Border Springs Farm LAMB

I’ve eaten lunch here a few times and loved it, but today was the first time I bought meat here. I was looking for lamb shanks, but they had run out. The guy behind the counter asked what I was planning to cook, and recommended lamb neck as a substitute for my recipe. It turned out great! I never get that kind of advice when the grocery store butcher is out of the cut I want.
Another reviewer mentioned that they no longer serve sandwiches, and I wish I had looked at the prepared food menu to see if that’s true. If so it would be super disappointing, because their sandwiches were AMAZING. Either way, I will be back for meat to cook at home.

I ate one of the greatest sandwiches of my life here. It was the pulled lamb sandwich with piri-​piri sauce and crispy potatoes. Wonderful. So why not five stars?
They no longer serve sandwiches of any kind. :-/​And whereas they used to sell the pulled lamb pre-​cooked and ready to go, last time I stopped by, they were out of it.
So sad. But I’ll be back to buy some uncooked lamb and try to recreate the sandwich myself at home.

Another amazing day. Today’s burger was perfect and the peri peri sauce is heaven. You guys really need to open a restaurant. Love it here

I’m a huge fan of lamb, still missing the taste of lamb from Las Vegas buffets.
Tried lamb shoulder sandwich here, in which lamb is good, but lacks of vegetables.
The raw lamb shoulders here are very good, right size (one piece for one ppl), fresh, tender, easy to cook.
Now we are pan-​frying their lamb shoulder instead of steak at home :)

I wanted to love this place because of the great reviews and because I loooove lamb but I didn’t have a great experience. I had the lamb tacos. It was dressed with fresh pineapple, cilantro, and red onion which was good but the lamb was mostly dry and didn’t have much flavor. On the side was a tangy salsa and despite it not having much flavor itself I found myself pouring it over the lamb because the meat was so dry.
If I went back I would try the lamb shoulder instead.

Lamb Lamb Lamb, the other red meat.
Yes, I am biased when it comes to lamb since I really enjoy it. And I must admit I do struggle with my convections about eating it at times. However, if you enjoy all things lamb this place seems to be on top of their game.
They have lamb tacos, gyros, burgers, shoulder, etc. I am a huge fan of the lamb burger and they do it the best that I have had in Philly thus far. Moist, juicy, lightly seasoned accompanied by arugula and a mustard sauce on a brioche like bun. Succulent and filling. No sides needed.
They keep their space in Reading Terminal Market, modest & minimalist but the focus is on the lamb, which gives a WOW. I give it a strong 5 based on the lamb burger alone. In the future, I’ll try more things to give it a more broader review to ensure they do other lamb choices as well.
Until then, I’ll return to savor my FAV burger.

Went here with the Mrs last weekend on a sandwich-​a-​thon and this was the first place. It should have been the last. Two others, unnamed, were just disappointing fillers piling on top of the awesome sandwich we enjoyed.
I tend to go for the more ‘out there’ items and ordered the smoked lamb leg sandwich. It’s a nice pile of thinly sliced smoked lamb leg, served on a warmed brioche roll that’s been spread with curry mayo. Garnished with diced red onion and arugula. Really, really good. Think lamb curry, but for Americans. ha! I am definitely heading back there to try to the ‘Name that sandwich” and, from what I’ve read, the pulled lamb sandwich as well. Get a diet boylan’s root beer to wash it down. Perfect!

I don’t even normally like lamb, and I wasn’t even planning to order anything here because I was going to go to DiNics for a brisket sammie instead. BUT I am so glad that I was given half of a Pulled Lamb Shoulder sandwich to try, courtesy of my boyfriend.
Oh my god. The meat was delicious, had an amazing crispness to it, wasn’t gamey at all like I had imagined. After a few bites, it had a slight spiciness from the piri piri that was perfect compliment to the hummus, which acted like a mayo substitute. To top it off, each bite ended with the crunch of some potato chips layered inside.
They have other menu items like the kebabs and gyros (called «name that sandwich»), which all looked amazing as well. They guys working here were friendly, quick and knew their lamb very well!
It’s overshadowed by the famous DiNics, but I can tell this place is going to become very popular if they continue to serve awesome food with their great customer service. Great stop if your in the Reading terminal.

What a wide variety of lamb options. We tried a lamb stick, with a softer than a slim-​jim-​esque feel and mild lamb undertones.

When Border Springs Farm opened up their stall in Reading Terminal, I knew that my husband would love to check them out so I conveniently scheduled our weekend grocery shopping trip for right around lunchtime. We walked up to the shockingly empty counter and while he perused the menu, I struck up a conversation with one of the guys there and ended up buying lamb stuffed poblano peppers for dinner the following night since he offered me a pretty good deal so that I would buy the last ones that he had (the juicy ground lamb and goat cheese filled peppers were delicious, and they told me how best to prepare them).
My husband ended up ordering the pulled lamb shoulder sandwich, which was topped with piri piri sauce, hummus, and potato chips. The lamb shoulder was juicy and tender, the spreads added additional flavor and spice, and the potato chips added a nice crunch to each bite. He loved it, and I was happy to take advantage of his enthusiasm and get a few bites myself. We’ll definitely be back for more of their yummy offerings!

New RTM obsession: Border Springs. If you can find it in the maze that is RTM… Just go. Seriously do it!
I am dying to try any of the menu items but always end up ordering the «Name that Sandwich» or the Gyro. Cute name right? Their gyro is not made with spit meat but rather chunks of ground lamb that they fry up on the flattop once you order. Normally this would make me upset but the lamb is so freakin good that it totally doesn’t matter. Next, they heat up a nice piece of fluffy pita bread… Drooling yet? Then comes fresh tzatziki made with chunks of cucumber and lots of fresh dill. More cucumber, finely chopped fresh red onion and tomato comes next with loads of feta. Despite this gyro not being traditional, I’m pretty sure it’s my favorite.
Ask for both hot sauces on the side and have fun trying to decide which you like better!
Cannot wait to try the lamb burger, hash, and shoulder!!!

My first thought when I got the jury duty notice in the mail was SCORE! I can spend my $ 9 check to get lunch at the «lamb stand!» I never thought there would be anything happy about getting jury duty, but the possibility for lunch at this spot made me happy enough!
This time, I got the gyro (that isn’t called a gyro). It was awesome. The lamb was unreal… perfectly tender and super flavorful. And I was pleasantly surprised that this time, the guy who made my meal wore gloves, which hasn’t always been the case in the past (and kinda grossed me. and other friends who went separately. out).
And to think, I even had some change leftover from my generous $ 9 jury duty compensation check.

The lamb tacos are the reason I keep going back and back here. They are served on white and blue corn tortillas with beautifully grilled lamb, topped with a different sauce every day. Watch out if it is a peppery sauce as they can sometimes over due it. The lamb flavor itself is outstanding, and I look forward to trying other dishes here as well.

Seriously, what could be better than a place that only serves lamb? NOTHING… I have been dreaming about this place since Eric and I were there this summer. Pulled lamb shoulder sandwich, gyro (don’t call it that though) and lamb tacos made me so ecstatic. I don’t think I will be in Philly again until January but I think I will eat there at least once a day when I am there.

If you think you might like lamb (for eating, that is), then you must make a pilgrimage here. After all, how many shops dedicated to lamb do you know? Yeah, exactly; not many.
They sell pret-​a-​manger foods as well as lamb cuts and burgers and meatloaf for you to cook at home. The foods include a yummy and well balanced (with veggies, feta, sauce) gyro (which, apparently b/​c of some Reading Terminal Market primo-​namiture rules, they can’t call a gyro), a compact yet filling lamb bbq sandwich (lots of lamb and some slaw on a buttered toasted roll), tacos, ribs, and a few others.
Staff is friendly and energetic. Prices are on the high side, but if it goes towards making the sheep happier (and, serendipitously, the lamb tastier), then it’s worth it.

It’s really good if you like lamb and even better if you don’t. If you walk by and say to yourself, «I don’t really like lamb that much,» then you prolly haven’t had good lamb. That’s akin to eating a dry, McDonald’s burger and saying, «I don’t really like beef that much.»
Just try it.

Stepped up to the counter and asked what was their best seller. I was told the pulled lamb shoulder sandwich and decided to go with the masses. The lambs know what’s damn good here!
The sandwich had some bite and awesome zesty popping flavors from the spicy sauce on the crisped brioche bun. There was an ample amount of grilled lamb which you watch being prepared. Nice towering sandwich and there are even are a few potato chips on it!
I asked for a side of coleslaw and did not realize that it is by the pound, so my small amount came to over $ 3.00 which I was not happy about. It tasted fine, but AJ Pickle Patch’s is better — also in the RTM.
I can’t wait to try some of the other choices offered like the lamb burger, skewer, gyro, ribs… my mouth is watering and stomach saying go back!
$ 13+ for the sandwich and coleslaw no drink. I’ll definitely be returning!

Border Springs is a unique, new stand at Reading Terminal that specializes in lamb! Not only can you get it ground, on shanks, legs, etc. at competitive prices, but you can also get their menu items made to order for some good lambiness any time of day.
When I came to Reading Terminal for a quick breakfast, I wasn’t expecting to settle on a lamb sandwich of all things. But, when I got my piping hot «Lamb Hamb Egg and Cheese» in front of me, I was in awe of how great it was. All of the lamb is farmed in Virginia and the meat is tender and flavorful. Lamb for breakfast? Baaaa! (That means «yes» in Lamb.)

The pulled lamb shoulder sandwich. comes with a spicy piri piri (hot pepper) sauce and crushed potato chips on a soft, toasted brioche. The lamb was moist, but with no extra fatty pieces. It wasn’t gamy; it tasted like this little lamb was killed at just the right age. And the copious amounts of crispy bits made me a bah-​liever.
At $ 9.50 it is certainly far from the sheepest sandwich in Reading Terminal, but since it is one of the best, I won’t complain. Quite the opposite. Your next meal at Reading should be this sandwich.

Border Springs Farm is a stand that recently opened in the Reading Terminal Market. They have naturally raised lamb products like sausages, ribs, racks of lamb, loin chops, and other cuts of lamb available for purchase to take home. They also have a small selection of breakfast and lunch items. I tried their smoked lamb sandwich which was essentially cold, thinly sliced lamb served with arugula, red onion, and curry mayo on a light, airy roll. My sandwich was very good and it was straighforward tasting, like a really good roast beef (well, lamb) sandwich. Border Springs also has a pulled lamb sandwich on the menu that looks very interesting and worthy of a try as well. Maybe they can roast a whole lamb and serve it up at one of Reading Terminal’s upcoming festivals or do a lamb shoulder like Zahav now and then? Now we are talking! They employees are very friendly and they have a small counter with several antique wrought iron seats that seem to have been repurposed from ancient farm machinery. Just don’t make the mistake of sitting on them backwards like one of the security guards did (his voice was a few octaves higher after he got up). All in all it was a great lunch and Border Springs is a tasty addition to the Market!