Our servers have taken amazing care of us. Their names are Sallie and John. They have made our experience extremely enjoyable. Our food was delicious, something you'd write home to mom about. We will be back for both a brunch and dinner experience. Also shout out to Brandon, a server here, who is also amazing! Here is a picture of Sallie going above and beyond every server does this! read more

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12/22/2019 - We came for brunch for a birthday celebration. We were a party of 10. It's a really cool restaurant, with an open concept and a huge bar in the middle of the restaurant. The feel is industrial, shabby chic. They sat us at the end of the restaurant in a long table. Our server, Nasayza C. was very nice and attentive. We told them ahead of time that we wanted the bills split. We had no issues with that. We ordered the Bottle Mimosa special (12) and truffle fries ($9) to start. The truffle fries were fresh and salty, perfect pairing with Mimosas. For brunch I ordered the Avocado Toast, Radish, Pickled Red Onion, Micro Greens ($7) from the Small Plate menu. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Breast entrée ($15). The price for all the items we had I thought was super affordable. My toast had a whole avocado in it. I would make it with a different bread. The avocado was too heavy for the potato style bread it came in. Also, the toast was cold. Overall, everyone enjoyed the food and the restaurant. read more

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Stopped for a quick bite after work. The vibe around the bar is chill and love the indoor/outdoor set up. Highly recommend the May Flowers cocktail, so good!! The menu has a good variety of food to choice from and some good vegetarian options. Will definitely be going back! read more

The customer service given by Jay, a waitress, whom which was by far one of my best experiences from a staff member.Great service & food overall at B2. read more

Went here on a Sunday and it was busy, so there was a little bit of a wait. Our server was super nice and she was amazing, made sure everything was to our liking. The Hangover Burger was delicious as well as the Eggs Benedict, however the only thing that could use a little improvement were the Crispy breakfast potatoes. They were dry, bland, and a little hard. Another thing to keep in mind is that the outdoor seating have separate wait times than the indoor ones so please specify where you want to be seated because we asked to be moved to the outdoor seating because the indoor seats were uncomfortable high chairs. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Eggs Benedict, Hangover Burger, Iced Caramel Latte, 16oz Orange Juice, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

The restaurant is large so it can accommodate a lot of people. I came for lunch & ordered the Thai lettuce wrap. It was a deconstructed version - the taste was excellent. Might be spicy for delicate pallets. There was one person waiting on customers at the bar & table near. First time here - meh at best. read more

A classic White People joint. Tasteless and weak mixed drinks (Thyme's Up was good, but nothing special). The food's cost does not reflect the quality. I mean seriously, $20 taco salad with cucumbers and not avocado? Caesar salad without Parmesan or Caesar dressing? Truffle fries showing up without the promised Rosemary. I'm glad I didn't shell out for the "Cajun" Shrimp Bowl which would have presumably been prepared by someone who has never eaten Cajun. Service was great, but I will not return. read more

Incredible restaurant one of my fav spots to bring friends and family when they visit Reading. High quality delicious food and incredible drinks read more

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I loved everything about the place! From the coffee to the food and services, five stars!

I REALLY wanted to love it! The one star is for the decor, location and ambiance. It has plenty of ambiance and appeal but unfortunately the food is seriously lacking. It is not expensive but when your food is terrible it becomes a very expensive mistake. Upon arrival the hostess gave me a very constipated look as if they were full and she will have to squeeze me in. I mean there were probably ten patrons in The whole place at 2:30 on a Thursday. She was not warm or enthusiastic. Yes I know outside is hot because it's 95* in the shade but as long as the terrace is open to patrons then please don't squint your eyes at me. I had to a check with her to be sure the server was gonna be ok serving me on the terrace because the hostess seemed unhappy with my decision. The server was OK- not memorable in any way just dry and robotic. I ordered the meatballs (apparently a popular dish here) then the Pork Belly Bites and Truffle Fries. The food came out in a timely manner and boy was I hungry! The disappoint came at the first bite of the meatballs. COLD! Let me say it was the temperature for a toddler who just started eating solid food. The skillet was hot the sauce was ok but meatballs were not special in flavor and definitely lacked in temperature. Ok pork belly time...... it was a let down of epic proportions - super chewy, no sauce and cut very thick to be "bites". Pork belly can be many flavors just like chicken wings. They could have offered Soy & Ginger drizzle, bbq glaze, jerk rub, Chinese five spice basically a plethora of glazes and sauces. Ok truffle fries time..... that was a waste of the word Truffle. Not as decadent as it was supposed to be and the fries were hard and warm. Overall will never recommend, so glad I taste tested it before taking hubby or friends here to eat. Just maybe I would sit on the terrace with a cold beer but otherwise it's a hard pass on the food. If you guys decide to read this please seriously consider tweaking your offerings. Make sure that any item you put on your menu is done to the highest quality. Don't just throw it together in the kitchen and send it out. We work hard and we want to enjoy the space the food and the service. This was a big waste of $33 and I am very annoyed with myself. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Pork belly bites, meatballs and truffle fries... Looks can be deceiving. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Met up with family for an impromptu dinner and was pleasantly impressed by this industrial bistro bar. Service was quick and professional, and we were checked in on regularly without going over the line of being a bother from our server. The appetizers were great, food came out quickly and was very tasty. I had the tuna poke bowl and it was a substancial amount, couldn't even finish. That's impressive as usually poke bowls skimp on the protein but the quantity of tuna was more than enough! My husband had a burger that was cooked as he requested, yes! All in all a great experience and great food for the ambiance. So to answer the magic question, yes we would definitely return. The casual atmosphere, attentive service and delicious food is a good win all the way! read more

Definitely has changed over the years. I believe there is a new chef that doesn't know what he/she wants to do. Pizza and a Sushi menu. Putting Graded Parmesan cheese and dried basil on a Margherita Pizza?! Had the sweet potato roll and the potato wasn't tempura or fried, just boiled with no flavor it was gross. Crab cake slider was flavorless and chicken sandwich was not very good either. Service was amazing like always. But I've definitely seen a decline of quality of food.... B2 has soooo much potential, they just need to perfect their recipes and do more research on how the food on the menu is made! read more

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, catch a tiger by its toe, if he hollers, let it go, out.. goes.. EVERYONE ELSE BUT WEST READING, PENNSYLVANIA. That seems to have been the thought process behind opening this location. While B2 Bistro + Bar isn't a chain, per se, it does have multiple locations. Two are located in bougie neighborhoods in New Jersey near large bodies of water, namely the Atlantic Ocean. But, you know, through some - and I'm sure totally legit - dealings, B2 was able to secure their third location in the lower level of the newest WR luxury apartment complex, The Lofts at Narrow. The dining room itself has this kind of barren, warehouse feel to it. Acoustics, I have to say, are absolutely horrendous. It's like one giant echo chamber. At half capacity, you might as well be in a jam-packed amphitheater with the way normal sounding voices are amplified by the cavernous, metallic walls. Imagine eating in a giant tin can. That's the only way I can describe it. Our server was a bit odd. She didn't really show any real, human emotion. It was almost like she was stuck in auto-pilot. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. This was perhaps a glimpse of the future when robots take over humanity. So although there wasn't much of a personality, she still cleared the table, took orders, refilled drinks, and checked up on us like an advanced, domesticated version of the Terminator. No matter, the food really is the star of the show. And boy does it deliver. Ever have bone marrow? Me neither - that is, not until my fateful trip to B2 on a cool, crisp April evening. It comes paired with thin slices of toasted bread, so treat it as a spread (similar to butter). It's salty, it's creamy, it coats your mouth. I guess the word I'm looking for is savory. Pro-tip: the herb salad with lemon vinaigrette that accompanies this is NOT just for garnish. Put some of that on top of the bread along with the marrow and OMG you have perfection. The vinegar from the dressing helps cut through the fatty, oily texture of the bone marrow, and it pairs beautifully. My entree was the dish made famous by celebrity chef Marc Forgione - brick chicken. It's half a chicken literally cooked under an aluminum foil wrapped brick (stick the chicken in a pan, plop the brick on top, throw it in the oven). What this does is produce an intensely crisp skin that rivals anything coming out of a deep fat fryer. It's served on a big, steamy pile of herb-infused mashed potatoes with a generous coating of zesty caper butter ladled on top. I'm looking forward to the spring/summer months when they can open up the patio. They might even be able to open up the wall between the patio and dining room (if you've ever been to any "garage door" type bars, you'll know what I mean). That could help with the acoustics and help diffuse the sound. But we shall see! In the meantime, I would definitely recommend B2 for the food alone. read more

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We had a large family meal this past weekend. We reserved a private room and preset our menu. Everything exceeded our expectations. The room was spacious and comfortable with minimalist decor that hinted at the buildings history. The food was delicious and plentiful and served just as we had asked. Our server managed to keep up with drink orders even as food was being served. Many compliments from family members of all generations. We definitely plan to be back. read more

Excellent service and Hunter and Sincere are amazing!! Our pumpkin lattes were beautiful and yummy read more

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Our server Louna was outstanding. Great knowledge of everything Bistro. Such an outstanding dining experience. Thank you Louna.

The space is beautifully renovated and captures industrial chic, but the experience turns quickly when you are handed the menu. It's comical how many different foods they can prepare. From sushi to wood fire pizza to all poorly executed. Our server seemed troubled by something, disinterested, maybe slightly annoyed. My wood fire pizza tasted a little Digiornoy and I wouldn't be surprised if it was. The burgers were over cooked and tasteless. The fries were soggy. After our meal we were going to get a coffee from their coffee bar (they have that too) but no one was back there and it seemed like it would be a hassle. I don't know what this place wants to be but they should try to get good at one thing. The beer was cold. read more

Great food & service. Had my son's birthday brunch and we had a blast! Could have more gluten free options. But all in all, awesome place with great ambiance and decor. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Birthday brunch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

I visited on Sunday, January 28th, 2024. This was my first and LAST time going to B2 Bistro. I heard good reviews so i was expecting it to be nice, but i was entirely disappointed with my entire dinner/experience. To start off, we were standing in the front host desk for 15 mins. We ask the people in the kitchen if we could get seated. They replied, "There is no host right now. Wait for the host." We stood there for another 10 minutes before getting seated. I ordered the Orange Julius drink and was told they put away the ingredients for the night. So, I opted for the B2 soda instead. The B2 soda was supposed to be mango flavored. However, it was nothing like soda. It tasted like flat seltzer water, no mango flavor at all. Next, we ordered the bread board, just for them to bring it out w plain bread on a tray with NO olive oil dip and/or olives. Then had the audacity to ask if we still wanted it after saying the olive oil and dip is put away for the night. Why would I want plain bread with no dip??? That wasnt all. Next, I ordered the cripsy brussel sprouts. When I got the dish, I was shocked. My entire plate was burnt and they still had the audacity to serve it to me. (Please view image). The other entrees we ordered were the Chicken Parm Baked Zigi, Lasagna, Crab Cake, & Pulled Pork Tostones and they were all alright, nothing crazy. Wings were a little bit dry. I am very disappointed that this dinner was $150 and the whole experience was all over the place! Overall, 2/20, I highly do not recommend and I will not be coming back. read more

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What an exciting find! Looking for a place to celebrate my birthday and BOOM here it is. The restaurant in its self is huge. Great bar and open air which was perfect. Our server was attentive and fast to serve. The menu is not huge which I so appreciate. The items on the menu will be prepared well and man was it! All the dishes in the pics were delicious. I can't say anything negative about the food, service or the restaurant. Well done and yes we will be back! Thank you. read more

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I would give this place negative stars if I could. These people are ignorant and rude both in the restaurant and out of it. The girl taking orders over the phone is completely incompetent and can't handle taking an order properly. I walked in to get a pickup order 40 minutes after I ordered it and it wasn't started because she entered it into the computer wrong. Then when the manager asked what I ordered and I told him a large latte and food he stupidly asked me if it was 16 oz or 20 oz when clearly a large is 20 oz and then had the audacity to tell me he didn't like my attitude after his employee messed up my order. You don't like my attitude? I don't like your service or your employee's ineptitude. I don't like that your employees constantly smoke under my balcony and fight in the parking lot. I don't like that your employees leave their broken wedding event dishes next to my car after holding a private event on the roof. Perhaps you need to take a lesson on professionalism and management because you clearly don't know anything about the two. I shouldn't have to repeat my order to a manager. It should have been entered properly in the first place. read more

Dinner for four on their lovely patio was a surprising delight as we visited Redding, PA. Love the industrialized space that they make fantastically on trend and comfortable all at the same time. Love the garage doors that provide an extension of the dinning room and fantastic flow into the outdoor area Service was pleasant without being overbearing. The menu is a bit large and eclectic which can be a warning sign or a fun experience. We took full advantage. Apps: Cheesesteak Eggrolls: good texture, decent flavor Calamari: Delicious, small portion for price Entrees: Pear and goat cheese pizza - was greatly enjoyed Watermelon Prosciutto Salad - very refreshing and flavorful Chicken Piccata - average but solid. Good portion size Short Rib - Very rich and flavorful, excellent dinner Cocktails were hit and miss as 2 of the 4 at the table did not love theirs and it came out a bit room temp. Overall a fun and flavorful experience and recommend for an easy date night or night out. read more

What a great find! It's a nice place, great ambiance, good food, nice outdoor space and great space inside.

We enjoyed the ambiance immensely. My husband and I came for his birthday and were anxious to try it based on recommendations from friends. We sat inside as it was too warm outside for our comfort. The temperature was great and the fresh air from the open garage doors was refreshing, as well. Between us, we had the seafood chowder, crab macaroni and cheese, and pork chop, as well as mixed drinks. The drinks were nice and strong. The crab mac and cheese was full of flavor, and the sides on the Porkchop were enjoyable. I can't give five stars because there were a lot of bugs that kept flying inside so I'm not sure if there is a better way to eliminate this issue. The soup came out within two minutes of ordering it so we imagine it was sitting in a tureen in the kitchen (for who knows how long) and was pureed so much that there were no chunks of seafood in it. For what we paid, it was less than stellar. The Porkchop was not cooked correctly and was lacking in taste. This is a great place for drinks and ambiance! What a great place to enjoy after work or meeting friends! The bar is huge and the outdoor seating areas looked amazing! We'll be back for drinks and apps, for sure! read more

I dined at B2 twice this week -- once for lunch, once for dinner. I love the food, the ambiance, and the drink selections. The service, however was subpar. During both meals someone in our party ordered soup.. and both times we had to beg for a soup spoon after being served. During lunch we waited 15 mins to have a server acknowledge us, and we got our food before our drinks. Do better. You can. I've seen it. Do better read more

So, admittedly, this place had a bit of a bad rap when they initially opened. They overestimated their ability to compete with Willoughby's for high priced dinner in the area. As they said in Highlander, there can only be one. They were used to a vacationing or bougie crowds near the beach in New Jersey. They weren't prepared for the smorgasbord loving, how much food can I fit in my mouth for the least amount of money, deal loving Berks County. But credit to B2, they brought in a new chef, removed some of the more pretentious items, and moved towards new twists on old classics at a higher, but not exorbitant price range. It suits them well. My wife and I have been here twice since they changed menus, and it's been nothing short of incredible each time. The first time was a bit more casual. Ricotta meatballs (ah-mah-zing). Shaved ribeye sandwich was literally one of the best I've ever had. Melted in your mouth and was incredibly tender. We went out for our anniversary last night. The Seared Bone-In Pork Chop was incredible with the maple sage vinaigrette. The roasted butternut and pancetta pasta was superb, and got you right in the mood for fall. The only negatives we had was the "warm" cookie we bought came out cold and the inside is entirely too noisy. With an all metal interior and nothing to absorb sound, the sound just bounces all over the place. Highly suggest sitting outside if the weather allows. If you've been scared by the middling reviews that nearly sank this place early on, don't be. It's a freaking gem. read more

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This is my 3rd time at b2 and each time the food is great, but the service is absolutely horrible!! Today was my last time at b2. The hostess was so rude to the lady in front of us. My party and I were shocked how rude she was...that started the tone of our brunch. We were seated and our waitress didn't take too long to come over so we were hopeful-however, after that it was awful. It took at least 20 mins until our waitress brought us water!! My coffee came iced, not hot-even though I told her at least twice about it. She did bring me a hot coffee but that was like another 20 mins later and they ran out of cups so it came in a small to-go cup with lid on. Disappointing. Food was good. We got chicken and waffles. It's always good-but the service was awful. The tables around us were also upset with the slow service. One table even gave another table their bottle of water because no one was waiting on them either!! Just ridiculous! Horrible management. Sad, because it's a lovely looking place! Could be so nice!! Something needs to change with their service and management. read more

Redemption!!! The last time we were at B2 Bistro in West Reading I agreed with the 3-3.5 star Yelp rating. The food was good but not standout. I did say, however, that I would try them again. Glad I did! Food was fantastic this time around which made the price point A LOT easier to swallow!! Raising my score to 4-4.5!! Excellent job B2! Server, host and atmosphere were terrific as well! read more

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I thought this place was awesome. The service was great. We actually had two servers one was in training. The food was very reasonably priced and great quality. Over all the place was clean and thankfully they were open late. Not that I make it a habit to be in Reading but I'm there enough and if not work released I will definitely be stopping in again. Great food great beer selection and over all a cool place for friends and family to to enjoy. read more

A friend said it's expensive but worth it. I'm a foodie so looking forward to trying it. I'll see if there's parking. I don't usually go to Reading area because I don't like to street park. Yes! Plenty of parking read more

This is my 4th visit. First was excellent. Second and third were meh, so today was the last test. It started off poorly because the hostess was a snarky little bitch. There were 3 empty tables around the perimeter and she wanted to seat us at a table, center of the room between 2 large, filled, loud tables and was extremely rude when I said we would prefer one of the other tables (After getting an argument we were seated at one and the other two remained empty for 45 minutes and the subpar table remained empty the entire meal.) Our waiter was a sweet, earnest young man. Efficient & kind. The brunch was excellent. I got "dad's favorite" and my husband got the farmer's plate (meat, meat and meat!) First thing we noticed- the eggs were REAL eggs. Beautiful, smaller, bright golden yolk- beautiful. The food was great. Drinks- my latte, perfect and my husband's Arnold Palmer was great (tasted like homemade tea & lemonade- no high fructose syrup.) So... was the food and drink worth us coming back? Absolutely. We will happily return. read more

Food has deteriorated. Poor experience all the way around. Wait staff was inattentive and could not be bothered to fill our water glasses. I would expect more from a place with great atmosphere and at this price point. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Inside on Friday night. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Super fun and cute spot for happy hours with friends! We stopped in for cocktails and apps and they have a fun rotating selection of seasonal drinks. Mine was the Pagoda Rising and it was so delicious and the presentation was so cute! We also got a quick app to share - the Bruschetta - and the presentation was so cute once again. The Bruschetta was tasty and easy to share among 3 people. read more

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Absolute trash. I ordered off door dash, the fish and chips was $24, and maybe...at best...had 1.5 ounces of fish. And the burger I had was pretty much raw. I want every single ounce of my money back. I have never had such a bad take out experience in my life. Do not order takeout from this place. Make sure you eat in so you can send that pitiful shit back to the kitchen. read more

Thought my wife and I would try a new place. We researched several places and decided on here. To start, staff is very friendly, but then the issues weigh in. First issue is, we looked at the menu on line and were set for certain things, like the steak... they changed the menu to the "spring" menu. Much of the online stuff is not there. Two, don't run out of food, might not be there fault but kids I know love chicken fingers. Told they had none. (I didn't want them anyway) but I did want the truffle fries. Was not happy with that. Three, the noise, guess I'm getting old, way to loud for me. Not my scene. Not the place to go to be romantic (my anniversary) Blew that one. Food, I will hand it to them on the food, very good. I had the prime rib sandwich and my wife had the fish and chips. I did enjoy my food, took a bit to get but it was pouring down rain, so I was not in a rush. So, I hope this helps anyone reading this. If you want good food, off the menu they have, because they don't change the one on line, and an ultra loud atmosphere, bam! This is your spot. read more

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Excellent! We were in the area and didn't want a huge meal. The "Shareables" were perfect for a light dinner. The Thai lettuce wraps were amazing and the wait staff was very attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Food was great. Service was great. I am definitely coming back. People in the area complain about the portion sizes but I thought they were perfect. I hate taking left overs. A lot of the people in the greater reading area are also cows. So........ read more

Great food and atmosphere! They were able to seat us without a reservation on a busy Saturday night!

I reserved a room on July 20th at 630pm for my 43rd birthday. I was very excited to return to B2 because I have been there several times before. Each time prior the food was amazing and the wait staff were great. It pleased me so much I bragged about it to my friends and family. So I convinced them to take the hour drive to show them why B2 was so great. I had a party of 13. To my surprise the experience was a failure. The bar was backed up. Our food came out late. Some of it was cold. Some of it was over cooked. One of my family members never got his food. They had entirely new menu items that we all did not expect. We previewed the menu prior so we knew what we all wanted and expected. Especially me!!! Hence why I bragged so much. I spoke to the manager on duty and he could have cared less about what I was saying to him about my concerns. I drove an hour and convinced others to come to their business. The least he could have done was apologize or listened to me. But then again he was avoiding having to come into the room in the first place when he was told he was being asked to come in. We had to literally go get him. Our gracious waiter Brandon (The only good part) apologized so much for our bad experience. read more

Great vibe. Old warehouse feel with steel beams showing. Cool bar area as well. John was our waiter and he was very good. I had the blueberry salad with pork belly, and my friend had the chicken parm and they were both delicious. Ironically, this place is owned by the one where I live which is 2.30 hours away. I'll be back when I'm back in Reading. read more