Well we were not hearing good things since the new owners took over but we took the gamble to give it a try. It was just like when Judy was there. The food was delicious, the service was spot on. It seemed like the previous work staff is still there also. Two of us had the short ribs, one salmon dish and one specialty dish of Cowboy Ciao. Give it a try again and you'll be pleased. read more

Stopped in for dinner and drinks before a show right when they opened and sat at the bar in the back area. They have a large hearth wood fired oven in the center, and the place has a rustic feel. Cocktail menu has some classy drinks on it. Drinks were made fine and priced reasonably well. The dinner menu has a bit of everything. Cowboy ciao salmon salad was crispy and fresh, large and chock full of mix-ins. The steak and gorgonzola pizza was perfectly cooked and the gorgonzola was phenomenally savory! Definitely was surprised how good this combo was on a pizza. Had peach tart for dessert which was alright but felt a bit lacking after such a strong dinner. Presentation on all food / drink was quite nice. Overall, everything was great. Thanks read more

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New owners are destroying this institution. The exotic mushroom pizza on cauliflower crust was so amazing. They decided to change it to a bland, gloppy abomination. Just so sad. I sent an email telling them how bad our experience was and requesting they bring back the original menu items and never heard back. Seems like maybe they are cutting costs by using subpar ingredients. My family and I used to go here all the time but now sadly we will not be returning. read more

Great spot for more formal dining with ample dining space located upstairs (there is an elevator for those who need it). The menu offers appetizers, soups, pasta, pizzas, salads, entrees, and desserts with at least several options under each heading. The food was tasty and well cooked, and the portions were ample to generous. The service was attentive. The establishment makes it clear that there is a mandatory gratuity for groups of six or larger, split checks are not guaranteed for larger groups, and there is a 3% surcharge for credit card transactions. Be mindful of what you order. It can add up quickly. My companion and I wracked up a $200 bill between our drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Free parking is available after 5pm in the Cherry Street Parking Lot. read more

Judy's on Cherry - Mrs. Wesner's Coconut Layer Cake - New American Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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Judy's on Cherry has been our consistent local "go to" for connecting with friends over dinner for years, which made our most recent experience wildly disappointing. We had a reservation for 6 and were seated promptly even though 2 of our party were 15 minutes late due to traffic. We placed our drink and food order, then waited for 45 minutes before flagging down our waiter to ask where the drinks were; they showed up 10 minutes later and the order was almost right. Almost 90 minutes in, our meals still hadn't arrived. I chatted with the owner, who said it was probably because two of our guests were late, but she'd check with her husband. Our dinner arrived by the time I sat down. My pasta special with mushrooms in cream sauce was spicy, which was not mentioned in the description. Another guest ordered a different pasta that was also spicy without warning. Both were plates of clumped up egg noodles with sauce on top. Almost no one finished their meal and it wasn't due to large portion size. When we asked for the check to be split into separate bills for two couples and two singles, the waiter returned with a per person total. As one guest had a salad and soda while another had two scotches and a steak, this was neither right nor what we requested. (The place had almost emptied out by this point, so it wasn't a big ask.) Ten minutes later, he returned with the split check. We each had been charged $3 for the bread he generously offered when we initially sat down. My pasta and mushroom special was $40, which seemed exorbitant for what it was. I understand that things happen... orders get shuffled, staff can be short-handed (which didn't appear to be the case)... but never was there even an acknowledgement that things weren't right, let lone an apology, and we ended up being 45 minutes late for an event. Never did hear from the manager, or receive any sort of comp on our checks... This rating even extends to the ladies' room, where one of the soap dispensers was empty, while the other seemed to be filled with plain water. At the end of the evening, someone mentioned that Judy's was under new ownership as of a few months ago. I truly wish them all the best, but none in our group will be recommending or returning. read more

it was supposed to be my family Mother's Day dinner. We had a reservation for 5:30. Every 25 min the waiter came to us they were out of every dish we ordered! It happened for all 4 of our dishes ( u do the math) When we finally decided to leave I asked to talk to the manager who ended up to be the owner . I have never met such a condescending person who didn't give a shi*** about our complaints or even the fact that mother day dinner is ruined. FYI the table next to us left too. Now I can Say RIP Judy at cherry read more

Craig was our server. He did a great job across the board. However, for appetizers were great. The ceviche was on point. Asian meatballs were delicious. Entrees a different story. Seafood crepes had a smoked overdone flavor with minimal amount of seafood. The crepe was more like a pancake in the middle and the scallops were served with basically onion soup. There were no whipped potatoes and no vegetables. Im not sure what's happening there but last night was well short of the mark. read more

Dinner for work. The drinks were strong!! Bathroom is all the way downstairs when you walk in. We had a limited menu since it was a group dinner. The bread was good. The scallops were gritty and the filet was ok. For dessert I had the key lime pie. I think it had been sitting out for awhile because it was falling apart and runny. Parking lot across the street, we took the shuttle from the hotel. read more

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Never, ever, ever anything but perfection at Judy's. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit but then pile on exceptional service and a meal beyond compare. Perfect night out with my mom, my uncle Ken and his amazing new wife Kathleen, and of course my most beautiful wife Michelle. To everyone at Judy's, thank you so much for a job well do read more

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The drinks are superbly made! It was a little dark in there, but overall nice for dinner or lunch. The food was okay, the chef overcooked most of our steaks at our table. I would visit again, especially if they have a HH but just for the drinks! Cake was good. read more

Went to Judy's on a Saturday night and the place was jumping! Seemed like a good sign. Alas, we had a very mixed experience. We parked in a lot across the street which used to be hourly of maybe free but it's $10 now. We used park mobile to pay. We made a reservation for 6 the day before which they did not have but fortunately had a table for us anyway. Bumpy start. The whole dinner experience lasted just under 3 hours and when dinner was served it took almost 5 minutes to get everyone's meals. The meals: 4 out of 6 were excellent. They had a pork chop with cooked peaches which were awesome! We had 2 fillets and one was great but the second was cooked to temp but was a but dry and unseasoned. The veggies on this dish were also unseasoned and undercooked. Most of us had totally seasoned and cooked sides. We got a NY strip that came pre-sliced and it was cooked to temp but it was luke warm. It was the last of 6 dishes to be served, perhaps it sat for some time? We had a veggie lasagna which was not recommended by the server but was very much enjoyed. The service was OK and gratuity of 20% was automatically applied due to being a table of 6. Almost 3 hours is just too long and the food should be served at the same time. I had much higher expectations for Judy's. We're going to give it another try and hope we caught them on an off night. read more

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I've been a server here for 2.5 years, and they have been the best working years of my life. Coworkers feel like family, and the guests do too! While the transition of the restaurants ownership has had more than it's fair share of unnecessary hardships, the same friendly welcome still radiates within the walls. It is still the same amazing building, with the same skillfully prepared from scratch menu, desserts made in house from scratch, perfectly crafted cocktails, and the friendliest atmosphere you could wish to dine in. Jonathan and Denill, the new owners, are amazing! They share the same passion as the rest of us, for delivering delicious quality food in a friendly environment. It truly is something to be proud of! read more

New owners. BAD OWNERS. They were scolding customers who had booked tables and were waiting. Our meal took 3+ hours. Waitstaff (too few) were running and apologizing. The owners? Managers? were not helping or apologetic in the least. They have NO CLUE how to run a restaurant or how to treat customers. We've been devoted clients of Judy since the week she opened. Had many memorable meals and large events there. No more. The legacy she wonderfully created is dead. Mismanaged by greed and stupidity. This hurt is shared by all the longtime customers. read more

We really picked the right restaurant. Problem was the menu all looked so good we had to make choices ! Started with the grilled beet napoleon. My wife had the swordfish and I had the filet . Followed up with an awesome piece of cake and great coffee . Our waitress Shannon was awesome all the way . She even gave us a ride to the show we were going to after dinner . That was a true first ! Really solid place in a beautiful old building . Absolutely made the right choice ! read more

Judy's on Cherry - New American Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Decent, but certainly not a fine dining experience. My experience wasn't great, but my appetizers were good enough that I'd give it another try. Better communication could easily have allowed many of the issues to be overlooked. First, the good: the appetizers I had were tasty. The vibe was very cute. The bad: I was sat at 5:40 on a Saturday, and needed to leave by 7 to get to the Santander Performing Arts Center. I ordered appetizers and a salad. I asked if the protein on one of the salads could be switched, she told me she'd find out but asked me for a back up order. She never told me the original salad I asked about was out of stock, just input my backup order with no communication. However, that wouldn't end up mattering. I had the dates which were PHENOMENAL! My fried green tomatoes were good, but they were fairly cold, and the lettuce they were topped with was frozen. I was stuffed after the apps and asked the server if I could cancel my salad. She told me it had already been prepared. 20 minutes later the salad I couldn't cancel because it was already prepared still hadn't arrived (I also was without a drink for that time, and was never given a chance to order another). I flagged down a woman who appeared to be a manager and said I needed to close out. I never saw her again. My server finally went by and I said I needed to leave. She didn't respond to me, presumably because she was slammed but it was unbelievably off-putting. I understand busy, but a sentence explaining what you're doing (which I didn't get from her or the "manager") would have made a huge difference. They took the salad (and an espresso I'd ordered that didn't arrive) off my bill. I would have appreciated them discounting a glass of wine or something n for the inconvenience, but I didn't even get a verbal apology. I'd give it another try, but this experience was not good. read more

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NOT GLUTEN FREE. At least one item labeled GF on the menu is not, after someone came to my table and told me the menu needs to be fixed. I would not trust anything to be gluten free after this experience and reading other reviews. They need to learn what GF means and use another term. Good luck. read more

The vibes that this place gives off is amazingly positive! The host, server, cooks and bartender are all a pleasure to talk to and they take care of their customers. The food is great and the dessert is amazing! Thank you! read more

We try to eat here every time we are in the area. We have never been disappointed. The service and the food are always quite good.

very disappointed to find the restaurant was under new ownership and no longer accepting former gift certificates. would have appreciated at least some restitution considering the gift certificates were purchased as gifts. when trying to make reservation, no one returned call despite assurance someone would. not pleased with whole experience and feel no need to ever return. read more

we'll never go there again got a gift certificate in April said we couldn't use it because they had a change of ownership, overpriced

Terrible flood very pricey service was mediocre selection o on menu poor Ambiance what ambiance read more

Suprising! Great food with nice vegetarian options. Nice people, comfortable to eat at the bar. read more

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Following a visit I discovered Judy's helped themselves to my $. Went entire meal without a beverage, nearly choking at one point (I have braces), despite asking for water every time a plate of food was dropped off. Our experience included dinner being served 1 entree at a time, leaving 1 of us to eat while the other watched. HORRIBLE service which may be ok for Burger King, but not fine dining. I find it difficult to slight someone, so I still gave a 15% tip. My credit card statement arrived & tip amount was changed to 20% without my knowledge or permission. DON'T EVER HELP YOURSELF TO MY WALLET & expect to see me again! I wanted to call Judy to voice outrage rather than amend review, but they didn't have courtesy to discuss with me altering of the tip. If 20% is a requirement make it a advertised service charge. If my tip fell short of what's acceptable pay my table a visit & inquire about my experience. But when you just adjust numbers on a signed receipt- that's shady! read more

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All our dishes, and our cocktails, were excellent. Service was too. It's a pretty big place, and it was full, so it was a little noisy, but not overbearingly so. read more

Great food and friendly service. Waitress was nice through the meal and very attentive.

Great atmosphere with an eclectic menu and delicious Big Smooth wine! Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention the insane bread they serve

Been to Judy's a few times. Always a great experience. Service is good, atmosphere is good and food is great. Definitely recommend

The only word I can use for this establishment is "Meh". After years of it being a gold star in Berks county it now feels as though you're an under appreciated patron being forced to pay for unreasonable things just to keep them in business. In a restaurant which charges an average of $30 an entree I do not expect to be charged to share a plate($5), to split the check......what?!?!?! And my all time biggest pet peeve being charged the 3% credit card fee! All of these nickel and dime charges are classless and I expect more from a restaurant of this price point. If you are unable to stay in business without these charges maybe it's time to close up shop Judy. Won't be back. read more

NOT GLUTEN FREE. The menu is printed with GF next at least one item that is NOT Gluten Free. After ordering, I asked how a fried item is gluten free, someone came over and said the Menu needs to be fixed, and If you are really sensitive, do not eat that--after I had eaten some. My friend and I left without paying for anything since my symptoms take a few days to appear, and I was extremely unhappy at this point. So Good Luck if you want to eat from the menu with items labeled GF. read more

From the time you walk up the steps every is very nice. The bread hot out the oven was delicious as was the Beff Short Ribs.The Strawberry Cosmopolitan was very good, but I couldn't finish it. read more

From start to finish this restaurant impresses. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the ambiance perfectly matched the other two, providing a unique experience in a beautiful building. read more

Good thing I don't live too close to Reading or I'd gain more weight. I like Judy's very much, this last time I had the scallops. They were delicious. I usually like everything, but was a bit disappointed in the calamari appetizer. I will try a different dish next time. Shrimp al la pasta was wonderful and the fruit crisp warm as well. We keep going back here. read more

I always get the cowboy choi and the consistency is superb and delicious. Went with my friend and the service was excellent in that it was just enough to attend to our needs so we could focus on our conversation while enjoying the food and wine. read more

Fabulous food, great ambiance and stellar service!!!!! Couldn't ask for a better night out! The farm to table meal was unique and delicious!& read more

Finally made it to Judy's on Cherry and it's a hidden gem. Megan our server was outstanding . Located in the city of Reading, free parking across the street from establishment. The food is outstanding, everything from the appetizer, entree and dessert A+. Even the drinks were great. We will be back and I would recommend Judy's to friends, just not too many.. Enjoy read more

I don't usually do reviews but the place is totally amazing! The decor was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The wine was superb, the food was out of this world. The service was exceptional. We were so fortunate to find this incredible restaurant. read more

We only venture to this area when we attend the Berks Jazz Festival. But after the first visit to Judy's, we've made it a definite dinner destination!! And every time, year after year, they have been awesome-ambiance, service, and FOOD!! From presentation to taste, wonderful! We met friends after a show this year!! Repeat performance!! Delicious! We're "picky" eaters in that we know what we like...we know good food when we taste it...quality matters!! We've never been disappointed here!! read more

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Waiting long to get served. Food did not have taste, but this what you should expect eating out in reading.

Love this place! Cool historic building. Great menu & bar. Friendly staff & great food. read more

Went for lunch and the staff were all nice and attentive. I had a vegan pizza and my colleague had the soup and sandwich combo. Food came out quickly as ordered and hot. The drinks were refilled promptly which is important. Only thing I would ask is for more vegan options! But one is better than many restaurants. read more

Judy's on Cherry - New American Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania