Beiler’s Bakery

The finest donuts in Philly! Beiler’s Bakery is located inside of Reading Terminal. They serve some of the best donuts I have ever tried in my life. You must eat it while it’s fresh. The dough and the ingredients they use for their toppings are just mouthwatering delicious. The best of them all in my opinion has to be their key lime pie donut. The key lime cream they make is perfect. It’s not sour and it’s overly sweet, nor do you taste little grains of sugar like some bad donut shops. The cream is rich and with each bite is just a reminder to the eater that this is how a good donut is made.
Of all the vendors in Reading Terminal, Beiler’s Bakery is certainly in my top 5 favorites. The service is good and their donuts aren’t overpriced like the Doughnut Plant in New York City. It would be great if Beiler’s Bakery opened up a bigger shop outside of Reading Terminal. They serve up so many good sweets, it sucks that they’re contained in a tiny vendor spot in Reading. They have so much more to offer if they expanded.

Can I give this place more stars? 5 just aren’t enough! Oreo and caramel apple were my favorite and I prefer these over federal donuts.
Even if you aren’t a doughnut lover — wait in line, it’s worth it.

They were open on a day they should’ve been closed! I believe it was Monday but to our surprise we saw a very short line YAY!
Their blueberry fritters never fail to satisfy me. They also always punch our parking card even when we don’t spend $ 10 hehe.

Two dozen apple fritters please! How odd that I go to Beiler’s for their fritters but their fritters are absolutely amazing. They have them in apple and blueberry flavor. My suggestion is to go early in the morning when they have not run out of apple ingredient. Towards the end of the day, the fritters have less chunks of apples in them.
I also get half a dozen of regular flavored donuts. By regular, I mean loaded on top with maple bacon, key lime, crème, lemon, mint, and chocolate. Their frostings are perfectly infused with the flavors and just the right amount of sugar. Yes, the donuts are very sweet but the donut dough part is perfectly fluffy enough to serve as the vehicle to compliment the frostings.
I dream about these donuts all the time. They are the best donuts ever. Better than Doughnut Plant and Dough in NYC. I will gladly drive down to PA for these donuts anytime. There are an absolute must when visiting Philadelphia.
Please note: Beiler’s is closed on Sundays.

I have lived in Philly my entire life and I’ve never tried this place before! Mind blownnn!
I finally got myself a half dozen donuts, which came out to be $ 5.25. Great price for great quality donuts! I got. Regular glaze, Oreo crème, peanut butter crème, chocolate sprinkles, maple nut crème, apple critter. My initial thoughts were that the donuts with crème filling would be way too sweet for me, however, all of the donuts were sooo fluffy and not overly sweet at all!
I went late (around 4pm) thats why half the donuts I chose have crème fillings because they ran out of a couple flavors that I wanted to try (mainly the fruity pebble one lol)
Give this place a try if you love donuts. No ragrets.

While reading some of the negative reviews for Federal Donuts, I came across more than one lament that went something like this: «Eh, I should’ve just gone to Beiler’s.» So of course, I had to find out what the fuss was all about.
Anyway, we arrived at the Reading Terminal Market to find a line snaking around the Beiler’s stand. But, coming from a town where people think nothing of queuing up for hours at the crack of dawn to *maybe* snag what amounts to a croissantified donut (yeah, a cronut), we were not discouraged. A seasonal Rhubarb Cream flavor immediately caught my eye. Meanwhile, the kid thought it would be hillarious to put his hand in front of my phone, blocking a perfect pic op. Let’s just say Mama was not pleased. Before I knew it, it was our turn to order and I drew a blank. All I could think was Rhubarb Cream so I went with just that:
I loved how moist and fluffy the pastry component was. I could see this being the type of donut that would actually stay fresh if you picked it up the night before for breakfast. I was less enamored of the cream filling. It was a lovely shade of pink, but that was the only thing that even remotely hinted of rhubarb. No fruity tang. Just sugar, and too much of it. The filling also tasted like it was made entirely of Crisco.
All of this being said, I would absolutely be willing to give these donuts another chance. There are so many flavors and the price is right ($ 1 each). I can see why people prefer this spot over Federal Donuts.

I usually hate donuts. I always thought they tasted too bland for me like it’s just a mouth full of sugar. I also didn’t quite like the texture, but Beilers donuts really changed my views on donuts.
These donuts are incredible!!! I had the mocha crème, Oreo, maple bacon, banana cream, coconut cream, and the apple fritter. All were delicious! The apple fritter and the maple bacon were my favorite. Who would have thought bacon would be a good compliment to such a sweet dessert. The cream inside all of these were super light and fluffy. Most donut shops filling are super dense and taste almost rubber like. I’ve gone to many donut shops in my life, but nothing can compare to beilers.
I’m from California, and I would definitely get on a six hour flight back to philly for these donuts. They were incredible!

Beiler’s has the best donuts in Philly. It is a go to in the morning and a tourist attraction that should be seen by anyone visiting Reading Terminal. They have a great variety and unique options that you can’t find anywhere else.
Their hours are convenient, but make sure you get there early. Although the line can be long, it always moves fast and is always worth the wait. I always take friends and family when they are in town. I get them for our monthly rotations at the college that I work. I recommend this place highly if you love donuts. I will include a picture of a typical Beiler’s that you cannot resist!

*Located near the entrance (in the front) of the Reading Terminal Market — just spot the one with the long line!
What a price for good quality donuts! A dollar a donut… you can’t beat that! Beiler’s has tons of varieties that are freshly made on the spot. Line is looooong, but it does move quickly. The staff are super friendly and helpful. And it is pretty neat to observe them making the donuts & cream fillings from scratch.
My husband & I bought half a dozen of donuts: boston crème, rhubarb cream (special of the day), apple fritter, maple bacon, glazed, and harvest apple. Everything was very delicious. The donuts were so soft, chewy, and the creams were outstanding. My most favorite was the harvest apple. We really enjoyed eating the donuts, but did not like the aftermath (sugar rush).
I liked the donuts, but I wouldn’t say it is the best donut in the world. The best donut I had so far is between Shaikh’s Place /​Donut Shoppe in Brooklyn, NY & Dough Donuts in NY.

This is way too delicious!!! I already went to Reading terminal the day before, but the line was horrible. Lots of people buy a dozen or half a dozen. It was very popular. I bought a salted caramel. I think the cream inside could be better, but I already loved it! Will try more flavors next time!

Love this place for donuts. I prefer these over Federal Donuts. Tons of tourists are usually here but don’t let the line deter you. The line usually moves fast — even when it wrapped around the candy shop. The donuts are cheap but I would pay double cause they are that good.
Get the Apple Fritter — it’s so dang good! Sweet, usually warm, and fluffy.

Walking around Reading Terminal Market one Saturday and I see this long line of people… I follow the line and end up at this counter full of yummy looking donuts and noticed hey these are the donuts that’s in the boxes I see EVERYONE walking around with in here! LOL
So you know I had to wrap back around and get in line! I can’t count how many people were in front of me, I stopped at 8 but the line moved rather quickly. While in line you have time to look over the list of all of the donuts they have to offer. I heard through the chatter of the line that the earlier you arrive the better because they run out of the popular donuts early and stop making them when it get’s close to closing time so they don’t have so many leftovers.
We stood in line for about 20 min or so; finally we were at the counter and ready to order! I originally planed to get a ½ dozen ($ 5.50) but after realizing they had sold out of the main ones I wanted I got 3 (Maple Bacon, Sugar and Glaze).
We actually had people stopping us on the way back to the hotel saying «OMG Those are some good donuts!». Needless to say I was salivating by the time I settled down to taste them!
That first bite was like BOOM! These donuts are melt in your mouth delicious! The dough is airy and sweet… go taste for yourself! SSssoo good!

We saw this huge line. waiting for what? we wondered. As we passed by, we discovered that they were making doughnuts from scratch, deep frying them, filling them with jelly and garnishing them. They looked so amazing!
The line actually wasn’t too bad. We waited for 10 mins before we got to the front and we got half a dozen doughnuts for $ 5.50. Pretty good deal. We got 2 maple bacon, 1 chocolate cruller, 1 apple fritter, 1 blueberry fritter and 1 chocolate. Since we were from out of state, we left them in the car for the entire day.
When we got home, we baked them in the toaster oven. The maple bacon was incredible!!! Soft and fluffy! Just the way a doughnut should be. It was the perfect combo of sweet and salty. You must toast them! It gives them a nice crunch to it. The blueberry fritter was also very good. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. But maple bacon is still my favorite! I have yet to try the other ones. These were the best doughnuts I have ever had!!!

Hands down the best donuts in Philadelphia. They have such a huge selection of creative flavors selling for less than $ 1 a piece. Trust me, check out beiler’s and treat your self!!!
Be prepared for a line! It’s very popular!

My favorite is apple fritter. Love how it is fluffy and not too sweet. It goes perfectly with a cup of dark black coffee. They have so many flavors that it’s almost too easy to fill up your box. I’m not a huge doughnut person (but I do have huge sweet tooth) but I love this place! It’s so fresh and when you chew into the doughnut, it almost feels like you’re chewing on the cloud kekekekeke
This place is a must if you love dessert!

Either I had really high expectations from my friend’s (whose standards are pretty high) suggestion that donuts from Beiler’s Bakery were a must when in Philly or NY has spoiled me with donuts from Dough and Doughnut Plant, but Beiler’s donuts were very disappointing. +1 star for the huge selection and the price of $.99 cents per donut (a steal because they’re all practically filled), but the doughnut itself was flat in taste. Even the filling and icing on top didn’t add anything.
I ordered the oreo cream, the Nutella cream, the apple fritter, and the acclaimed maple bacon. Of the four, the best one was the apple fritter as this was the only one that had texture. The maple bacon was a huge disappointment; how is this a fan favorite?! The bacon wasn’t even edible.
My coworkers who are Philly natives were raving about the doughnuts though, claiming it was the highlight of the day. One even stated that Beiler’s can give Federal Donuts a run for their money. They also haven’t been exposed to the magnificent donuts of NY though.

Well folks I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the US donut scene; and while every city from Portland (Voodoo) to New York (Dough) seems to have their champion, I’m not sure I’m exaggerating when I say that Beiler’s dish up some of the best donuts I’ve ever had with a diverse offering that will satisfy anyone.
Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere?
Beiler’s Bakery is just one of many brilliant shops in the food mecca that is Reading Terminal Market, but it routinely has the longest line, and that’s for good reason. Just selecting your donut (s) can be an overwhelming experience, and you may well be doubled over when you realize how cheap they are. Either way, they’ll be served to you with a smiling face on the side and (fortunately) a credit card machine. Star Granted.
Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost?
Given the popularity of Beiler’s I was fully expecting to pay in the ballpark of $ 2.00 or more per donut; so I was blown away when my six donuts came to $ 5.50. Five dollars for six donuts? Sure, they weren’t huge, but these things were rich — and they were dense. Money well spent. Star Granted.
Stars 3 and 4: How was the food?
I don’t know how they do it, but the donuts at Beiler’s are incredible. I got six and sampled them all, and everything from the salted caramel to the chocolate cream were out of this world. Even the standard glazed and the apple cider could compete with what you’d find at a mom and pop shop, and a case of these would satisfy any office or social function. Brilliant. Dual Stars Granted.
Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could?
When someone asks me where my favorite donut shop in the country is… I’ll most likely say Beiler’s Bakery. Star Granted.

Huge line on a Saturday afternoon but it moves relatively quickly.
Apple fritter — doughy and not overly sweet, probably my favorite one of the bunch
Blueberry fritter — very doughy with blueberry jam/​sauce
Oreo crème — yum!
Salted caramel — surprisingly good
Boston crème — husband was a fan
Peanut butter — subtle PB flavor

Definitely a place you would need to drop by if you’re in Philly. I traveled here hoping to have the best cheese steak in the world but ended up liking the donuts from here a lot more than that.
The line looks long but it’s just a 5 minute wait, it goes by pretty fast — make sure you check out what’s on sale before you line up though because they ask you what you want right away.
I tried these:
1. Glazed donuts — THE BEST, just. So good.
The dough had a salty taste to it which compliments the sweetness of the sugar just fine.
2. Powdered donuts — it was alright, glazed donuts is much better
3. Salted caramel– I liked the topping but I found the filling a bit too much. If you like cream — I think you’re like it.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND EAT THE DONUTS. It’s so cheap, too!

If you search for the best donuts in the city, this place comes up. I tried these super cheap donuts last week. They’re fresh, soft and full of taste. The whole display of donuts makes it so hard to pick from. While waiting in line, you get to see how they make some of the donuts. I found that entertaining because you will be waiting in line after you’ll be «elbowing» people to even find the end of it.
On my half a dozen I got double chocolate, mocha, two coconut flavored and the other two I have no idea. Personally, I found them to be quite fresh but after a few bites I could feel the sugar choke me. I don’t eat sugary foods on a regular basis and so it hits me right away. But for whoever has a sweet tooth or wants to have a treat, this place is Donut Wondershoppe!