Nice place great brews Morgan was good / great Like hearing the banter from kitchen actually Worth it to stop in great vibe Good variety of beers Parked around the block free parking today no problem read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - Wall art / different type of monk - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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This place was amazing! Great drinks and food selection. Even it's a brewery, they have other cocktails on the menu. I had the pumpkin latte bear that I throughly enjoyed. I'm not a beer connoisseur but this bear was light and refreshing . It had a coffee flavor to it too. The food selection seem to be influenced by Indian food. We ordered fish and chips, nachos, naan pizza, vegetable samosas and fries. Everything was delicious and generously portioned. They put seasoning on the fries that was delicious. Service was great, staff was friendly. The place is small so you might have to wait for seating, but you can also seat at the bar. We parked a couple blocks away and found free 2 hour street parking. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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I ordered the milk stout, which was great. Followed it up with a sampler of their pale ale, a milkshake IPA, and a sour. All were good, especially the milkshake IPA. Had the jalapeño cheese dip and it was very tasty. I'd go back again. read more

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Cool little place with good beer. Enjoyed each visit. Beer selection is great - lots of unique flavors.

Chatty monks has great food now. The Indian fusion is fantastic with great flavors. We had brunch there today and it was amazing. All three of us had great meals a flavorful twist on brunch classics. Chatty monks is a must go to in West Reading. read more

Great place to eat drink and chat. The food is a good value. I had the beef brisket French dip. Amazing!!! The creamy horseradish is very good and not overpowering. The beer....I tried the Thelonious milk stout , great with any beef dish. The place is very clean with great background music. A great addition to West Reading! read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - Abby - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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They have a new owner which came with an entirely new menu so previous reviews might not be helpful. The food was great and the atmosphere was very relaxed. I ordered the mango coconut salmon (not pictured). The fish was cooked perfectly, my only caveat was all of the rice in every dish is cumin rice which I am not a fan of so I only ate the fish. In the curry dish the rice worked since the other flavors in the sauce complimented it well. Personally I would prefer the option of a different rice or side but overall great experience. Would highly recommend the sou-her beer with piña colada flavor shot (also not pictured). read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - Monk rolls (aka cheesesteak eggs rolls) Some of the best I've ever had - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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Amazing burger, cooked perfectly. Great roll and toppings. One of the best i have had.

Great decor, great beer, great food, great service. What more could a girl want??!! I love this place! It's hip, fun, and friendly. Makes a terrific gathering place. Sit near the entrance to people-watch while you imbibe. Share a flight of various beers. Then share an entree or appetizers. Unique spices, farm-to-table taste, and nice variety make a visit worth your while. read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - Bar area. - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

I'm not from the Reading area, but every time I'm remotely close to West Reading, I'd make sure to stop by Chatty Monks. The décor is unique and I loved it instantly. Large photos of Shaolin Monks are all over the walls including in the bathroom. My very first movie was Jet Li playing a Shaolin Monk. So these photos got me very nostalgic. On to the beer - love, love, love! The emphasis on IPAs and Belgian style is right up my alley. The hardest part is to decide which one(s) to get, so I always start with a flight and never get disappointed. Then the food - Love the food! Authentic, creative, delicious. Definitely not your average bar food. I love the sandwiches but flatbreads, but my favorite is the "Q" Platter. The baked beans was the best one I had for a long time! The Rainbow Trout was good as well, fresh, flaky and tasty. Lastly, the customer service is outstanding! I bought a shirt when visiting the brewery but later found holes on it. I emailed them but found out the one I bought was discontinued. Long story short, they worked with me patiently and resolved issue quickly. The experience was very pleasant. They are truly a great company to deal with! Over all, Chatty Monks is the #1 on my list for West Reading. It's obvious that this town is booming; but among all the various restaurants and bars, Chatty Monks is definitely a rare hidden gem. read more

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Food is delicious. The service is wonderful. The ambiance is relaxed but very chic. It is great for both groups and intimate date nights.

Visited my brother who lives in the area and we ended up heading to Chatty Monks. I wanted to love it and ultimately am torn by my visit to the Brewery. The decor and branding looked as if it was torn from the pages of "I am trying building a trendy brewery" The Magazine. From the logo to the incredibly uncomfortable faux industrial chairs this spot is painfully paint-by-numbers aesthetically. The biggest disappointment though was the beer, because it's...a brewery... Our group of four went through flights tasting every beer on tap and overall it was a real let down. None of the beers lived up to the hype on this place. Shockingly enough, the saving grace was the food! With our beers, we ordered a handful of apps and they were awesome! The Jalapeno Popper Dip was excellent and held the perfect amount of spice while at the same time bringing an immense amount of flavor. The Flying Monkey Wings were meaty and a good size. The spicy & smokey chipotle style sauce was delicious. The Nachos were completely loaded up and the pulled pork on top of it really set it off. All of these items are big enough to share but the Nachos were HUGE! In the end this is a pass for me for what it's supposed to be...a brewery. However, if you don't mind incredibly uncomfortable seating and are looking to share some awesome apps amongst friends, it's not the worst spot read more

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We were in town for an event and looked up breweries in the area and stumbled upon Chatty Monks, and we're glad we did! It was nice and cool inside on this hot Saturday afternoon, with plenty of seating at the downstairs and upstairs bars, tables, and even a table or two out front. We settled at the downstairs bar. The bartender was super friendly and helpful. He let us sample Biere de Garde (incredible), the blackberry and mango gose (a bit tart), and the coconut morning monk. We had a flight (3 beers per flight) of the endoplasmic reticulum IPA (refreshing), limelight summer ale (okay, super wheat-y flavor), and Berks English bitter (enjoyable). The keg tapped while he poured the summer ale, so he let us enjoy another beer on our flight and we went with the Biere de Garde again. Let me just say, the Biere de Garde is a beer all it's own. Full bodied, big flavor, and incredibly refreshing-- it has got to be up there with one of the best beers of all time! We wish there were six packs available to share it with friends back home, so we bought a crowler instead and we'll just keep it to ourselves. If they rotate, we'll be back next time we're in town for an event. read more

Beers were great. Food was very good and prices reasonable. Curry, pulled pork, clams and steak all very good. Friendly service, everything was fresh. Server was extremely attentive to food allergy concerns. read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Okay Chatty Monks, I see you. Since updating their menu I've been extremely satisfied with their food. There are now several vegan/vegetarian options. Many of these can also be made gluten free. My husband loves all of their beers and I appreciate that they also have seltzer's in addition to a cocktail and short wine menu. Thank for for the updates which now allow those with more dietary restrictions to eat and drink at your establishment! We will be back. read more

It is lovely little place if you wish to have a couple of beers and some nice grub. We tried a few types of beer or the tap and were helped in your selection with the sweet and friendly staff. Fish and chips and fried pickles that we ordered were both how bar food should be, fried, salty and fresh! The establishment has street parking which didn't seem like much of an issue even on a weekend. One can choose to sit both indoors as well as outdoors. read more

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The food and drinks are always on point at chatty monks! I like how the menu changes every few months. I love the outdoor seating available. I know I will not be disappointed when I go there for dinner! read more

What a fun place! We stumbled upon this place on a Wednesday night pre-COVID and lucky for us they had karaoke! Try the giant pretzel, you won't be disappointed. read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - a sign for chatty monks brewing co - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Enjoyed a chill Friday safe happy hour recently. Good beer and great service! Loved their Crash Test . Manager Morgan is "on it" with making people feel safe and welcome. read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Went here as it was supposed to be one of the best places in Reading. The atmosphere was great and so was the service. The thing is that the food just isn't fantastic. It's not bad by any means, but it's also not great. The downfall is really how overpriced the food is. Knock the prices down by 25% and it would be more fitting. read more

Visited the end of January with my son, his gf, and my husband. We were looking for a good lunch spot! I hadn't been there in a long time and didn't realize they were under new ownership. Let's just say it's not what it used to be! Our waiter, although friendly, was clueless. Every question we asked he didn't seem to know the answer! Asked for several drinks off the speciality drinks menu, which they were unable to prepare! Food was cold, and not very good...how do you mess up a panini?? Female bartender was rude! And to top it off, they overcharged our credit card, so make sure you check your statements! Will not be returning in the future! read more

On a cold rainy day please treat yourself to the been mac and cheese topped with their awesome chili! A-phuking-mazing! Jenelle and Morgan both keep my drinks filled and made awesome recommendations! read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - Menu - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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First time in after coming back home to Reading for the weekend. Beers were interesting, complex and delicious. Food needs a little work. Ordered a burger medium rare and it came out well done. Even the one they re-made came out well done. Fries were insanely good as was the egg plant fries. Their fry sauce was kind of boring though. The Kathi sandwich with masala sauce was a little disappointing. Sauce was watery and shredded chicken was dry. Will try again but with pricey food like that they need to get it right. read more

Able to reserve a table, met the owners for a wonderful dinner prior a show! Tried several plates and beers - highly recommend!

Just plane old great ! Even in the pandemic they get it done in a seem less manner ! Reservations, quick service vs the places that can't get out of their own way and refuse to make reservations ! Great food , great service ! read more

The expanded beer list and menu changes are awesome. Love the decor here and overall vibe of the place. Service can be hit or miss but is never bad, just sometimes slower than other times. read more

My favorite brewery in PA. Excellent service. Excellent beer. The food is also good. My favorite server is Wyatt. read more

Just starting out the experience was amazing. From the staff to the food. Exceptional service. Wound up getting a Hawaiian Mimosa that was just kick ass. Got the Chorizo French toast for my entree. If I could give it 10 stars I would just an amazing place to go for a Sunday brunch. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Great service and drinks!! I got the wings they seemed to be the popular thing to get. They were pretty good. My husband got the chili- he wasn't a fan since they add cinnamon to it ( over server did warn us about it before hand) We are from Texas so that was not normal for us. Over all pretty great place to stop by and check out. Our server went out of her way to find something my husband would drink. read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Great food and drinks! There is both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can take your pick. The owner (I'm assuming) is so nice - one late night, he brought my friend a small glass of something to try since he thought she might like it based on what she ordered. He also brought out samples of new food items they were trying out. Every time I go, he makes sure everyone is taken care of. Definitely recommend!! read more

We found this on Yelp while we were in the area for baseball game. When we arrived we had to park down the street which was fine. The band was playing but there was an Abbey (upstairs) which was quieter. We enjoyed time for date night up there. I had the chicken and risotto which was good but a small portion of chicken and large amount of heavy risotto. The veggies were slim. While they specialize in craft brews, I like wine and they only had 3 options. They didn't have any dry but a slightly less sweet one. I loved the atmosphere. read more

Chatty Monks Brewing - The Abbey - New American Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

We got the pub nachos and it was really good. We also go the eggplant fries! The women serving us was really nice and kept refilling our water! read more

Chatty Monks was recommended by another restaurant owner. Great suggestion!!!!! The lunch menu was extensive and included many different choices. Food, beer and service were fabulous!!!!!! Will definitely go back. read more

Nice place. Good food. Unique atmosphere and great drafts. Fun place to sit and talk with friends.

The food is delicious and there is always an interesting beer worth trying. I love a lot of the beers since they got the new brewmaster.

The food was wonderful the atmosphere was great. It was an empty bar and I was surprised at the choice of music(very eccentric). I enjoy the company of the staff they gave great service as they worked in tandem with one another. I'm not familiar with the area but it seemed like it was in a good part of time. Parking was off street and few and far between so it probably would be best to consider that. I highly recommend the fish and chips. It's not a very big menu. read more

Menu - appetizers, salads and kid Service was slow - not sure how busy the function room was but it is a relatively small main room and had outside dining as well. Not sure how "busy" they were but the food and beer is worth the wait. read more

Let's just say $8 for a 10oz. goblet of 8% beer (IPA) seems a little steep for a brewery selling there own beer. Most brewpubs charge about $5.50-6.00 for 16 oz. glass. Ordered an appetizer for the 4 of us; the large pork/chicken nachos (pretty good). Waitress puts the order in and then comes back to take our meal order. Waiting and waiting; place was less than half full for a Friday night at 6:00. Finally our meal plates come out before the appetizer; not good, not happy. To top it off the beef brisket sandwich was a little chewy. Been here many times before; usually good food and a bit pricey. I'll stay away for awhile; maybe they'll get their act together! read more

I am only giving 2 stars for service. They were polite and timely, but the beer selection and food need a lot of work. The beer menu consisted of a random collection including several ales, a session IPA, and an orange creamsicle IPA that resembled a regular unfiltered IPA. As loyal millenials, true to our generation's love for craft brews, we felt they were just bland here. The food needs an overhaul. We ordered 4 different plates: fries as an appetizer, chipotle bbq wings, shrimp tacos, the Monk's flat bread, and the Q platter. Fries were good. Crunchy and came with ja tasty dipping sauce - not sure I'd keep the sprinkle of hops on them since it gave a bitter after taste, but can give an overall thumb up for these. The wings were decent - reasonably sized and the chipotle bbq sauce was good. Shrimp tacos were really disappointing. They had a strange attempt at corn salsa with a lot of half pruned grapes in there (at least that's what they tasted/looked like). Shrimp was cold and tough, and they were topped with a tasteless white sauce. I would not suggest ordering these. Monk's flat bread was cold, and the salmon was dry. Another disappointment. The Q platter probably ranked highest out of what we ordered. The beans were delicious, and the pork was moist in a vinegar-based marinade. Not a 5-star dinner, but simple and more flavor. We likely won't return unless the beer and food menu undergo a massive overhaul. read more

This was our third visit and much better than the second. We were here on a Saturday around 1 during the ice festival on penn avenue so it was pretty busy. We snagged two seats at the bar and ordered a flight of all 8 of their beers. We were waited on promptly and beers were all very tasty. We did not order food this time, but the food here is very good. Their raspberry gose is outstanding! read more

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