Thanksgiving is 365 Days a Year at The Original Turkey

It seems like Thanksgiving is everywhere these days and thoughts of stuffing have been haunting my dreams. I needed to get my fix. I recently had  my first Wawa “Gobbler” experience, which if you don’t know, is a sandwich only offered during the fall season and includes the works- turkey, stuffing, cranberry. It is a passable Thanksgiving craving satisfier, especially as a late night option. But you might have to look elsewhere if you want your turkey hand carved.  I have often passed by The Original Turkey in Reading Terminal, but it wasn’t until I noticed they serve up a Thanksgiving sandwich, called the Stuffin’ Cranberry, that my notice turned into desire.

The first thing that stands out about The Original Turkey is that a giant bird is being carved at all times. You are assured that you are getting real, fresh turkey.  I chose rye bread for my sandwich, which was thickly cut and supported the hefty contents. The cranberry sauce was probably the canned kind, but sometimes thats just as satisfying than some gussied up, walnut -orange zested version. The stuffing was just a few notches above what comes in the Wawa Gobbler. But the turkey is of noticeably better quality. Plus they pile on the meat; the sandwich did not appear exceptionally large, but with the amount of good stuff packed in there, you will be approaching Thanksgiving-level full. While this is not going to compare to the giant juicy turkey my aunt lovingly roasts for me on Thanksgiving, the slices of white meat are a decent alternative to hold me over until I get to her place. For under $8, The Original Turkey offers the Thanksgiving experience in a sandwich all year round.

THE + (What somebody who likes this place would say)

  • Thanksgiving sandwiches all year round! With lots of meat!
  • Freshly carved turkey is available in sandwiches or in platter form
  • Sandwiches are made to order, but served really quickly

THE – (What somebody who doesn’t like this place would say)

  • The cranberry sauce and stuffing will not wow you

The Original Turkey, 12th and Arch, 215-925-5598

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