Coleman's Fish Market - Wheeling, WV

Coleman’s fish sandwich is simplicity itself: two pieces of soft white bread holding a cluster of steaming hot fried-fish filets. It is delivered across the order counter, wrapped in wax paper; then you find a table somewhere on the broad floor of the renovated century-old Wheeling Centre Market House, unwrap it, and feast!

100% Approval Rating (27 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

fish sandwich ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Coleman’s fish sandwich is simplicity itself: two pieces of soft white bread holding a cluster of steaming hot fried-fish filets. It is delivered across the order counter, wrapped in wax paper; then you find a table somewhere on the broad floor of the ..." [Read More].

simplyliv803

November 29, 2007

"Centre Market was our first stop of the day in Wheeling, so it was too early for lunch when we arrived, but the customers were already beginning to line up at Coleman’s. After taking in the sights of the historic market (and what wonderful sites! local arts and ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

1/29/2002 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

2226 Market St., Wheeling, WV
304-232-8510

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"There's no fish fresher, no sandwich better than the one made by Coleman's. The crunch of these filets, seen in extreme close-up, is one of the most appetizing sounds on earth. And the taste ... and the aroma: forget about it!"
Michael Stern

"A rare photo of Coleman's -- without a long line of people waiting to get their sandwiches."
Michael Stern

"Joe Coleman holds up one of the big filets of fish that will soon be cut into smaller filets to be breaded, fried, and sandwiched."
Michael Stern

"That's Joe Coleman, current owner of the fish market, in the foreground. The formidable gent pictured behind him is Joe's grandfather, who started the market in 1914."
Michael Stern

"Coleman's is a highlight of the historic downtown marketplace. The market and the area surrounding it are worth a tour."
Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle