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Everything was delicious from Sicilian pizza to eggplant caprese sandwich. I didn't get a chance…read moreto take any pictures since I was devouring my food, but I would definitely return to try more of the menu.

I finally tried Professor's Market again last week and found a different employee from last time…read morewho did the same thing as the previous one. They are clearly trained to take your order, then your payment, then go off to a little niche far away and make the sub exactly as they want to. If you want extra mayo, or no pickles, or any other adjustment, you are stuck. But, this time, after my last experience, I leaned over the counter and tried to keep my eyes on him and, sure enough, I spotted him start to put pickles and other veggies on it without asking me anything. I called out to him and told him I how I wanted it made and he did so but it was a nuisance. The sub was good again but I don't recommend anyone buy one at this place unless you're happy with the shop deciding exactly how they make your sub. If you want a choice however, virtually every other sub shop in the region will ask you first and give you a chance to tell them how to finish the sub.

Chicken ziti and broccoli for catering

Spinach arancinis

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Life Love Cheese

4.6(12 reviews)

2.6 mi

Great cheese selection Good breads…read more Knowledgeable friendly people Don't miss this shop

We drove all the way from the South Shore for one of the "Grand Tasting" events at Life Love…read moreCheese, but unfortunately, the trip was a complete letdown. The atmosphere felt chaotic and poorly organized from the moment we arrived. In addition, several vendors and offerings promised in the event marketing were nowhere to be found. For a ticketed "grand tasting," the cheese selection was surprisingly basic, focusing on standard fare like basic cheddar and colby jack rather than unique, artisanal varieties. The pairings were scattered randomly around the store like an unintended scavenger hunt, and the drink tastings felt rushed and performative amidst the surrounding disorganization. The service only made matters worse. The store's staff appeared visibly stressed and uncoordinated; while waiting in line to use the restroom after our long drive, two separate team members approached to scold us for being inside the store early. To make matters more uncomfortable, we overheard the owner nearly reprimand an employee before stopping herself when she noticed customers were nearby. Basic inquiries were met with subtle side-eye and dismissive energy, making us feel unwelcome throughout the visit. A feeling further compounded as people of color in an environment where we felt distinctly out of place. We left very hungry and thoroughly disappointed after paying for a ticketed experience. We won't be returning.

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Cal's Brick Oven Pizza

4.3(78 reviews)

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Got the Stella pizza again and it was outstanding and delicious. Steve thank you for your efforts…read more Keep the great work. You need to open on Mondays. You must try this place. Thank youuuu!!

My friend and I went to Cal's last night and it was absolutely delicious. I have been before but…read morehave not reviewed it on Yelp. I had their chicken broccoli ziti with Alfredo sauce. Huge generous portions and reasonably priced. The people at the counter were nice and friendly. Cal's is amazing!

Chips and coke

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Prosciutto supreme

Fat Larry's

4.3(4 reviews)

0.1 mi

After hearing great things about Fat Larry's in Reading, I decided to stop by recently. This casual…read moresandwich and ice cream shop offers a variety of signature made to order deli sandwiches, create your own sandwiches, bag chips, snacks, cold cooler drinks, hard scoop ice cream (cups & cones), sundaes, floats, frappes, and freezes. The pricing is moderate here and they also offer DoorDash delivery. The place is order at the counter and there is table seating along the wall and front windows, plus a gumball machine. I ordered the fan favorite Turkey Apple Cheddar ($12 plus tax) making it Fat Larry-Double Meat (add $2) which was made to order promptly and wrapped to go. The sandwich had plenty of deli sliced roast turkey, cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, apples, mayo, & an onion fig jam between toasted marble rye (my choice of bread). This sandwich was amazing and I will have to also try out their other sandwiches on my next visits to Fat Larry's.

Everytime im out on the east cost for work I stop by. I can't eat the ice cream (lactose…read moreintolerant) but the sandwiches are to die for. Turkey is absolutely 100 out of 100 the balsamic adds just the right amount of tang. There is an apple and turkey sandwich that is the perfect combo of sweet and meaty. Its kind of a cute hole in the wall place but highly recommend.

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swissbakers

4.2(109 reviews)

0.3 mi

Everything is delicious!! The pretzels and Berliners are my favorite. You can't go wrong with…read moreanything on their menu

One of my sneaky favorite spots. Love being able to order on my phone ahead of time. They are also…read morebeyond kind and friendly- sometimes they leave notes on your order too! Vibes are high! Pastries and coffee alike are top notch.

So this is where i can buy them

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House of Bagels

4.3(97 reviews)

1.0 mi

Needed some breakfast enroute to Vermont and we found this place. Prices were very reasonable…read more Food was just ok. One daughter got a bagel/lox/cream cheese, and it was quite good. The rest of us got egg/meat/bagel sandwiches. while large they were really bland. We only ate 1/2 of them, not really wanting anymore.

My go to for a variety of bagels. The best around. We…read moreordered 70 for work & prices were great. Everyone raved about them. Staff is very polite & speedy. Highly recommend!

Sausage egg and cheese with tomato onion and sprouts on multigrain

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Onion bagel turkey sausage eggs and cheese

Leaf and Ginger

4.7(84 reviews)

2.2 mi

The food is organic very tasty pleasant atmosphere. I had a chicken wrap. It was moist and…read moredelicious.

It was my first time there. I got an egg sandwich to go. It was excellent…read more I also got a very expensive organic candy bar. (There wasn't a price on it) I haven't tried it yet. They were good to donate to a recent charity auction so I wanted to give them some business.

Cute cafe!

Falafel wrap

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Dicara's Deli

4.0(81 reviews)

2.2 mi

DiCara's is one of the few Italian delis in the Reading area and is quite good. They have a decent…read morevariety of deli meats & cheeses and will make sandwiches and subs to order. I usually get an American or Italian sub and they tend to be excellent, well-stuffed with the good meats, and on nice firm sub rolls. A reviewer claimed the rolls are old but I've never once gotten a stale one. It's possible the reviewer confused good crunchy Italian rolls with day-old rolls. As a connoisseur of good Italian bread, I look for rolls that are crunchy outside and firm inside and DiCara's are exactly that. They have a friendly staff who make the subs very quickly and never make a mistake on the order. The store has a lot of other food, for example, olive salads and tuna salad which my Mom liked. Also sometimes, you can find various cuttings left over from when the salami sticks near their end sealed up in plastic. Yum! They also have a number of imported products (not all from Italy). I like their imported pastas such as the big Rigatoni and Fusilli. They have some spices too--I always get the Rosemary from Cento. Oddly, they also have an excellent variety of potato chip brands--Utz, Cape Cod, Wachusett, Zapp's, Dirty, and sometimes Wise. Finally, they carry some nice cupcakes & desserts from nearby bakeries.

Trash sandwiches made without care or attention on day old bread. Fine if you're desperate.read more

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Last Corner Restaurant

4.6(31 reviews)

0.3 mi

Great breakfast, and good service. Nothing fancy. I would definitely return if in the area.read more

If you are looking for a "hole in the wall" restaurant that offers fantastic customer service,…read moretasty food, and large portions, then come here! We're from out of state and will definitely come here again if we're in the neighborhood.

3 egg, bacon, sausage omelette with home fries, toast, large ice coffee for less then $13.

We order 75 dollars of food everyday. We know what's good

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Jimbo's Roast Beef

3.4(76 reviews)

0.2 mi

Roast beef sandwiches, chicken kabob salads and steak tip pita are all amazing here. Been getting…read morefood from here for years and it never disappoints! Excellent value for the prices and good quality!

Great service, wonderful variety. They will do custom combinations for you. I had the Medium…read moreRoast beef, it was huge and the meat was tender and not over done

Roast beef club !

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This is the large sandwich.

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Mathangi R.

4 years ago

Hands down the best place for Avocado Toast and Savoury Waffle! This cute place popped out of nowhere and is winning hearts from people across the Greater Boston Area! The owners who work in the restaurant are super friendly and make it feel like you always did belong here! If you are in Greater Boston Area, this place is a MUST TRY! As a Vegetarian, I would recommend Savoury Waffle, Avocado Toast and Lava Sundae! This place also has an omelet bar which lets you customise and pick topping, will try that next time I'm there! read more

Geetha K.

2 years ago

The Best Breakfast place for the morning any time I get a chance to visit Reading, MA. The Service was wonderful and the food was so fresh every time and it is all custom-made!! The coffee was a wake up call and the servings were filling for the entire day! Half & Half made my day to be honest!! I get to do my own fresh Orange Juice. The team is great! The ambiance is the best!! Wall art by Rekha is stunning. I am a proud regular customer of Half & Half!! read more

Mireille T.

2 years ago

Hello! This restaurant is excellent ... the food was soooo tasty and it's all fresh!!! Unique recipes for all tastes. The owner is super friendly and the staff is very nice. The service and decor are very pleasant. We are from Montreal and are going to go to Boston regularly for the next 6 months and we will probably be going back each time we are in town. Thank you Isaac and God BLESS you and all your staff!!! read more

Cindy L.

4 years ago

Best breakfast i think i have ever had and I could eat breakfast for every meal! From the omelet station, homemade corned beef hash, huevos rancheros, homemade cream cheese for crapes, perfectly smoked bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice it could not be better!. Everything is fresh and cooked perfectly! This is without a doubt our new breakfast place! read more

Debra R.

4 years ago

Just had the most delicious breakfast !! The live omelette bar was so good with the freshest ingredients cooked perfectly ! The eggs Benedict and hash browns were the best I've ever had ! You can't go without having the fresh orange juice !! The entire staff there is so friendly ! What a wonderful place for breakfast ! Can't wait to try it for lunch !! read more

Michael S.

9 days ago

Fantastic! If your in Reading this is a perfect start to your day! Great coffee, fresh food, with many options. Old school diner with a nice upscale twist! Outstanding service ! read more

Daniel K.

1 year ago

Excellent food and Excellent service!! 5 stars! I had the omelet and it was perfect to my order. Everything was made fresh.

Matthew M.

4 years ago

This place is definitely making a good first impression. Breakfast is very good. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Sara J.

3 years ago

Fantastic food. Great service. I would recommend to anyone in the area. Lots of fun with the staff.

Linda B.

4 years ago

The food was delicious and the service and atmosphere were great! Will definitely be back!!!

Lisa P.

4 years ago

Excellent menu. Had a delicious omelette. Very clean and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Damon L.

3 years ago

The Staff is great and will be back again. Had a great time and the food was delicious.

Danielle S.

2 years ago

Great food and staff. Little pricey but a nice place to get food and get great service.

Cameron P.

597

11 months ago

Haven't written a review in years. This place and its story are amazing. Will be back!

Jen D.

4 years ago

Great new breakfast and lunch spot in Reading! Avacado toast was delicious

Megan J.

4 years ago

awesome food, awesome service! highly recommend the w.t.f!

John C.

4 years ago

Great place to dine, awesome service, and great food.

Marcy M.

4 years ago

New favorite. Great people. Loved everything.

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