Really cute place, 3 restaurants all attached and all different! Great food, quality, and gourmet.

Excellent restaurant! Amazing food! The salad to start was amazing, fresh, crisp as if it was fresh picked that day! Steak was tender and juicy, lobster cooked perfectly! Cocktails and drinks tasty well made by the bartender. The bread is to die for served warm with a delicate herb oil! Service is was a little slow, understandably as everything is made fresh no microwave or out sourced pre-made food here! A+ it is pricey, dinners are smaller portions however after eating here you feel full! They even had a special birthday plate prepared for my lady with here name and happy birthday written in chocolate served with our dessert. Outstanding!!!.....Recommended!!! read more

Definitely the best restaurant in Reading, though the qualify of individual dishes can vary night to night. I've ordered half of the small plate appetizers, all were good. Drinks are very good. Pizza's are good, Limoncello chicken is good. Nothing has disappointed yet! read more

Really great food and excellent service. We really enjoyed the meal. Fresh food, waiter put us in a quiet area away from a large group celebrating, it was a really nice experience read more

A really cool space. All of them! We sat outside for Plein Air then inside at Speckled Hen for some live Celtic music (and cider!) Each of the 3 sections has its own menu, and the staff is real accommodating. The food and drinks were delicious! I would def. go back again!!! The owner greeted everyone which is a very nice touch as well! I had the tangerine mojito-delish and the pizette which had lovely tomatoes and olives on it. My companion had the lemonade spritzer. def. refreshing when the weather even was cooler then it had been. I do not think you would go wrong giving this lovely spot a try. The outside seating area was perfect with its flowers, nice bubbling fountain, and umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Another highlight was the fresh baked bread in a terracotta flowerpot served up with an herbed butter (this changes frequently) read more

Yelp helped me find this place, and it was worth the walk from the hotel. The interior is quite interesting and the food is all extremely fresh tasting. I only sat at the bar, but was well taken care of by the bartender. read more

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Being a native to the area, I love every chance I get to go and enjoy a meal at Judy's. It is a more upscale restaurant and a little pricey, but the food is so worth it. If you are in the area for a show at either of the Santander centers it is a good choice, but ensure that you have enough time and a reservation. Their soups are always delicious, especially the butternut squash. And forget counting carbs while you're here because the bread is a must have! The atmosphere is pretty relaxed, but it is a nicer restaurant. read more

Judy's on Cherry - Our dessert selection at Judy's! We couldn't choose just one, and they were all delicious. I especially loved the Creme brûlée! - New American Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

A friend told us Judy's is the best restaurant in Reading and he might be right. The menu is standard continental, but the chef has added twists to every dish to make them stand out. The decor is warehouse chic. The space is very open and airy, and the background music is bebop and classic jazz. Great soundtrack if you like jazz. We started with the Skillet Baked Spiced Cheese, which is described as "hot, melty, gooey provolone, garlic croutes." It was delicious. We quickly ran out of the croutes and had to ask for more bread. Be sure you do that, too, since the bread is home-baked and comes straight out of the oven. Yum. For main course, Dana had the lump crab cakes and I had the short ribs. The ribs were braised in a barbeque-like sweet and sour sauce that was to die for. Perfect fingerling potatoes accompanied. I didn't sample Dana's crab cakes, but she pronounced them delicious. We skipped dessert. Total bill, including three drinks between us, was $93, not including tip. read more

Absolutely love going here! They serve some of the best and unique food! The last time I was here, my fiancé and I both ordered the summer corn soup, which was delicious. We always split the Mozzarella Caprese. It's so fresh and amazing! I got the London Broil, and it was one of the best meals I've ever gotten there. The service is usually very good. I would suggest making reservations, because it does fill up fast. The prices are reasonable. It's a must! read more

Judy's on Cherry - Chowder, Mozzarella Caprese, & London Broil horseradish mustard crusted with tomatoes and corn on the cob! - New American Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Excellent. Sea bass out of this world. Service top notch. Make reservations. Dress is upscale. read more

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

Met friends here for drinks and dinner. Wanted to make it a special occasion. Judy's did not disappoint. I had never been at this restaurant before and my first impression was the open space caused by the curved ceiling. This is something you don't see everyday in a city restaurant. The atmosphere was relaxed yet elegant, the bar staff was professional, service was good, and the food was wonderful. I ordered the London broil. I had requested that it be prepared medium rare. Excellent preparation by the chef. The tender meat, combined with excellent mashed potatoes, and shaved cheese, created a combination that was superb. Other members of my party ordered the salmon, the scallops, and the special ragout. No one was disappointed. This was followed by decadent desserts. All worth it, of course. When visiting here, expect to drop a few dollars for dinner, but comparatively speaking, it was a high quality experience at a reasonable price. This is one place where the phrase " you get what you pay for" was a pleasant surprise. My only question was, living in Berks county for a number of years, why I hadn't experienced Judy's on Cherry before? Thank you for a special evening. Good surroundings, excellent food, and great friends: you can't beat that combination read more

If you are afraid to go in the Reading city to eat, don't worry. It is easy to get in and out of Reading to eat at Judy's. Park in the garage one street up and walk down to Judy's. When you arrive, you will see a staircase up to the restaurant. Very cool but be careful. People have fallen down and hurt themself on the stairs. The food was very good, 7 out of 10. The serving staff was just ok, 6 out of 10. They were all nice but we're too busy to make the experience exceptional. Judy needs more staff to make the experience better. The atmosphere is a 9 out of 10. Overall, this place is a solid 8.5 out of 10. Dress is casual but I would not suggest jeans. Business casual to dressy seems to be the norm. Ask for a private corner table. Call ahead. They have special event nights that are worth attending. Hope this helps. Pilot Brad read more

Hands down the best restaurant in the reading area. Always great food and drink. Great atmosphere. Great service. Recently there twice. The bruSsel sprout appetizer was amazing! My husband loves the steak with blue cheese sauce Highly recommend read more

In Reading PA looking up ancestral roots. Got this rec from a sculptor at Goggles art center. Gorgonzola stuffed figs so creamy. Fresh salads. Bouillabaisse presented beautifully. Eggplant Zataar unique. Beautiful old factory bldg. Service was perfectly paced and attentive. Worth the trip. read more

I got food poisoning about a month ago. Had to go the VA ER due to dehydration. I should have realized the kitchen was probably as dirty as the women's room was. The server was not attentive, food was warm to room temp (like it had sat out for over 10 minutes before being served) and never did get the appetizer that was ordered (but was on the bill). Negative experience. read more

Have eaten at Judy's several times, and absolutely love the warm ambiance this restaurant has to offer - wonderful for date night. The staff is lovely and very accommodating, drinks fantastic, and the food is always amazing!!!! Enjoy! read more

Judy's is our favorite restaurant in the region and that is saying something with several other great dining venues in our region. Jennifer had the Salmon and I had the duck. read more

Judy's on Cherry - At Judys with my bride of 34 years. I'm blessed. - New American Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

I cannot recommend Judy's enough! Many of my friends as well as the 'Yelp Reviews' convinced me to give it a try. I took my wife here for a Birthday/Date Night and we were VERY impressed! First and foremost, the service was the absolute best we have ever had. Not only did our server ensure all our needs were taken care of, we never felt rushed, never waited for food, and she gave us privacy during those romantic moments. The food was excellent. We started with Tempura Calamari which was very tender and tasty. Then we split an exotic mushroom and fontina cheese pizza along with a lobster lump crab ravioli dish. We enjoyed both, but fell in love with the pizza. Finished the meal off with a berry a la mode and a Creme brûlée. Factor in the mojito, expresso and having the owner stop by to ask us by name, how we enjoyed our birthday experience, I only have one word to describe the experience.... Magical. read more

Great food, great ambiance. Prices could be a little lower but overall great experience! Staff is very knowledgeable and Judy is the best!!!! read more

We actually gave this place two chances. The first time we went the week after Christmas. We called in late the same day and they said they had room for us. Turns out they didn't have room, they didn't have enough kitchen help and servers to accommodate everyone and our food took 3 hours to come out. The food itself was good, not fantastic but good. The server was nice and informed us about the lack of staff and apologized by giving us a gift certificate. So okay, next time we are more prepared. We call in and get reservations well in advance. When we get there, the hostess tells us that the table we be ready in a moment and she leaves. Minutes pass, no one seats us. Another hostess comes over, repeats the same thing as before. This happens 3 times total in some weird deja vu like sequence. Finally, we get sat at a table about 20 minutes later. But after that, no one came to wait at our table either. We were so disgusted after we were going through the same experience as before that we just left. Here's my suggestion, the food and drinks are good so go on a slow weekday. If you don't, you're gonna be waiting a long while and it's not worth it. read more

Everything I ordered was very good but too rich for me. Would like ALL restaurants to go back to pouring a full glass of wine not just 1/3 full. read more

I was in Reading this past week on a work trip. The gentleman that led the tour of the great factory that I visited had made reservations for us to eat there on Thursday night. We talked business and shared wine and laughs. We got to meet Judy, and best of all we got to try her creations! Everything was phenomenal from the toast points to desert. Wonderful! What a gem! read more

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in the city of reading! Great atmosphere and such a wide selection on the menu. The restaurant is great for both large parties, or for small intimate gatherings. Highly recommend their lobster ravioli! read more

I honestly thought that the restaurant thought we may have been "mystery munchers" from Bon Appetit magazine. This place is simply phenomenal, from the arch ceilings to Kate& Amanda at the bar. I won't even go into detail on how amazing the food was, as it wouldn't do justice. It was worth the ride across the IED invested bridge. Am I a food snob? , well as Buddy The Elf says. 'Then Yes!!" No need to travel to Lancaster or Philly. The only reason I venture into Lancaster is for a drink at the bar when Jamie is working. I have to admit the bar staff here could join Jamie as an all-star team , or vice Aversa read more

Decent food and good service even during a loud Berk's Jazzfest event. Came for the brunch and enjoy d the steak. It was a little over rate how I ordered it and slightly under seasoned for my taste, but neither errors were egregious. read more

Love it here. Great cozy atmosphere and the food is wonderful. Great special on a Wednesday night. 2 personal pizzas and 2 glasses of wine for 35. perfect for date night read more

We frequent Judy's, and every time we dine I feel that we're transported to a trendy spot in Soho!!! The meal starts out with a warm basket of focaccia bread... be careful, you may spoil your appetite! The limoncello chicken is a favorite of my husband, and I enjoy the salmon entree, both of which are prepared in the wood-fired oven. The ambiance is cozy and unpretentious. Many times Judy, the owner and head chef, stops by your table to make sure everything is to your liking. You're in for a tasty treat and an enjoyable evening... I highly recommend! read more

We came to Judy's for our family X'mas eve dinner. Our reservation was for 6pm. As expected on a holiday the place was packed. Along with other diners who had a 6pm reservation, we were not immediately seated, which was fine. The hostess was very sweet and apologized for the wait. We didn't mind at all. We got a nice corner table. Drinks were served, bread, and our salad came in succession. Then we wait. And wait. Noticed that the other tables who were seated about the same time we were also didn't get their main courses. Around 7:20pm the nearby tables were all getting their meals, except for us. We wait some more. Around 7:45pm the server came to us to apologize that there was a mix up and our order wasn't put in and that they have just put it in, ahead of the line. Telling us that we are now ahead of the line didn't help as it is now almost 8pm, two hours have passed since we were seated down, and still no food. Shortly, the hostess came to our table to apologized some more and offered us a choice of free dessert or a gift certificate. We just wanted to get our food, skip the dessert, and get home! It was a nice gesture to offer us some form of compensation, but this experience on X'mas eve surely dampened the evening... a very long evening. Will I recommend Judy's to others? Sure! The food was good and the place was pretty, but I will certainly warn others that there could be a wait. read more

The best ingredients in Reading, so if you want to get a meal in Reading with that farm to table feel, go here. Also, the service is incredible. Our waitress Sara (no "h") was informative about the drinks and the dishes. Also the bread they serve at the table is amazingly good. It appears to be a focaccia of some sort. I'm so glad I can eat there when coming back to town to visit. read more

Excellent place. Very friendly atmosphere. I even got to watch them cook my meal in the giant ceramic oven. Had the Mediterranean sword fish. Outstanding!!! read more

Judy's on Cherry is a restaurant we've visited with some frequency, because my family has been pleased with the food and service we've received in the past. After our most recent visit, however, I have no intention of returning to this establishment or recommending this place to anyone. When we arrived at Judy's, we were confronted by the rudest hostess I've ever encountered. The scrawny, big nosed girl literally berated us for not having made reservations (mind you, more than half of the tables in the place were empty) and generally took the rudest tone with us that I've ever witnessed from a disgruntled minimum wage food service employee. I could possibly understand this treatment if we looked like some kind of thugs from the local neighborhood or something, but we're certainly not the kind of people that would be unwelcome in even the most pretentious restaraunt - which Judy's may very well be. Once the hostess finished lambasting us over our lack of foresight to make reservations for their empty restaurant, she offered to seat us. We kindly refused her offer. It's a refusal that will last a lifetime. read more

I have visited Judy's on Cherry a couple times. I would have rated at least 4 stars, but the staff really brought the overall experience down. It appeared that one blonde waitress was top of the totem pole - she was rude to co-workers and me. I mentioned that the directions on Yelp and Google sent me across the river to a house. She rolled her eyes and stated that they had heard that often, but 'there is no way we can do anything about that!' (yes, they could easily remedy the problem.) The wait staff seemed unorganized, they didn't have menus, and didn't know what to do because the printer was broken. The lunch menu is very limited, they could have easily spoken the menu instead of leaving several tables waiting, and once I did receive the menu the waiter had to help deceifer the offerings since the printer was obviously malfuntioning. Since everyone had to wait for menus, and more tables were being seated, once the menu was available - the kitchen was flooded with orders. A gentleman sat down next to me about 5 minutes after I ordered. He must have been a regular or had some priority status, because the blonde waitress was cheerful and very attentive to him, and he received his salad and entree before I was served my appetizer. The blonde waitress was fit-to-be tied when I asked for my cold salad entree to be boxed 27 minutes after ordering. I did not understand her reaction for two reasons: 1) Isn't it understandable that on a weekday a person can not spend over an hour eating lunch? I ordered a cold salad, not an involved multi-element hot meal that would be ridiculous to think would be quick. 2) I didn't interupt her conversation about her Pittsburgh trip to box my salad - she wasn't even my waitress - but she had to sigh & roll her eyes to let me know what an inconvience I was. Maybe my waiter (he was nice, but seemed like he didn't know what he was doing,) was suppose to be in training/shadowing her, and that was why she was so over-involved (yet unhelpful.) At my most recent visit I sat at the chef's station, I was amazed at how quickly and efficianty he worked. I was surprised though at how much the microwave was used. At an earlier visit we kept hearing a microwave timer bell sound, but thought it was someone's annoying text/phone notification - no, it was the microwave at the chef station. The food was good and reasonably priced for the quality, although, I was surprised that they used dark meat in the chicken salad. The restaurant decor was very nice and clean. I was going to give this place 2 stars due to the blonde waitress dampening my visit, if it weren't for her I would have easily given Judy's on Cherry 4 stars, with an exceptional waitstaff maybe even 5 stars. read more

Great restaurant inside Reading with a nice atmosphere and even better food. Unique barreled roof adds to the ambiance and the wide variety of food makes this a good place to go for a romantic night out or a few drinks with friends. one of the few places i actually had a hard time deciding between various appetizers, salads, main courses and desserts. the duck was perfect, served in small medallions with fig sauce. the salad dressing we all ordered could have been a little less lemony, but the fresh bread and dipping oil more than made up for it. A gem within the rough city. A second visit can't be too far off. read more

This was our first experience at Judy's. It was fabulous, meal delicious and service attentive. Our dietary concerns were aptly addressed. This will become a go to destination for meeting friends for a meal. Thank you read more

Went here for a Christmas party. We ordered a bunch of appetizers that were amazing. Service was incredible! We were all disappointed though with our main courses. Desserts were great though. Next time I'll avoid the main dishes and just order appetizers and desserts! Try the carrot cake!!! Omg! read more

I have been to Judy's twice this year and was very happy with both the service and the meals! The service is prompt and friendly and there is a wide selection of offerings that will appeal to the varied tastes of a large party. I brought my 10 yr old with me both times and she thoroughly enjoyed her meals as well. I will absolutely be returning if I find myself in Reading again! read more

I have been here several times and the food is average at best to me. Way over priced to me and takes forever to get your meal. To loud in place to carry a good conversation for the two hours it takes to get food. read more

Our visit to Judy's was disappointing. We had a reservation for 7:30 pm and arrived 4 minutes early. The hostess looked at us like we had 4 heads and said that she wouldn't have a table ready for 20 minutes and told us to wait at the bar. No apology. Not even a hello when she addressed us. Certainly one of the most unprofessional hostesses that I've encountered. We were actually seated in about 5 minutes, and thought things were looking up. Our waitress was friendly and after telling us which items were no longer available on the menu, we asked her about the wine selections so as to pick the right bottle. She said she knew nothing of the wine on the list, and when asked if there was anyone else we could ask, she said no. So we were on our own in picking a bottle. After the wine came and was poured into our glasses my girlfriend noticed that her glass of wine had a chemical-like smell when she went to take a sip. We compared my glass to hers and it was clear that something bad was on the inside of her glass - possibly some chemical agent from the dishwasher. So we called the waitress over who agreed that there was a problem so she happily replaced the glass but seemed completely oblivious to the fact that at least 20% of our bottle of wine was dumped down the drain. It would have been nice if she offered a glass on the house or at least made appropriate apologies but she didn't and we just let it go. Next, when we asked for recommended dishes to choose for the meal, she came up blank. It appears Judy's does not train their servers. The food was good but not without some issues . The baked provolone was under seasoned and the portion was just sad - looked like 2 slices of provolone in a small cast iron pan. The brussel sprouts in truffle cream were also under seasoned, but after adding salt they were quite good. The entrees we ordered (short rib osso bucco and filet with Gorgonzola butter) were pretty good. The short ribs were delicious - but there were problems with the filet dish - under seasoned mashed potatoes but more importantly an overdone filet. Medium rare was ordered but medium well was served. Do the chefs not taste their food? So to recap, we experienced an unprofessional/rude hostess, a lovely, yet unknowledgeable server, and chefs that do not taste what they are serving. This could have easily been a 4 out of 5 stars with just a little effort. Hope they can turn things around. read more

Food Hounds...!!! Brimstone here with another hot spot from the road! We had the amazing opportunity to visit one of the hottest locations in the Reading, Pennsylvania area - Judy's on Cherry. The location itself is chock full' o history... it used to be a Market House and is larger than life! The roof was at least 40 feet high and was reminiscent of Noah's Ark flipped upside down... AMAZING! Judy has been running this eatery for ten years so far and built it from the ground up... we were truly stupefied by how bold, gorgeous, open and spacious the dining room was. So the first taste was the Foccacia bread; made fresh daily in their Hearthstone oven. Made with just a touch of Rosemary and Olive Oil, the flavor behavior was incredible and actually fooled my tastebuds; I actually thought it had butter and garlic - but no; simple and truly amazing! Next up was one of the most delightful flavors to ever hit my tongue... the Gorgonzola Baked Figs wrapped in Bacon! A most unique and flavor-bursting bite of love that I've ever tasted! I could eat these all day every day - a quick blast of flavor from a perfect blend of sweetness from the figs and a creamy cheese texture from the gorgonzola; topped off with a slight salty taste from the bacon. We then enjoyed the Exotic Mushroom Pizza which was unreal... porchinis, shitakes and oyster mushrooms with fontina cheese and drizzled with truffle oil. The truffle oil truly makes the assist on solidifying this pie as a MUST have. Large and tasty with a thin crust, this pie offers a perfect ratio of cheese to oil to 'shrooms. Meanwhile, the caramelized onions proved to be an exceptional addition to complete an exceptional pie. A little hint to you Foodies out there; if you hit them up on Wednesday evenings - you'll catch their weekly Pizza and Wine Night. Judy's is such a terrific place to take a date out for a first time, a group outing or for a classy business meeting; the location and menu works extremely well for all of the above. We moved from the bar to the prime location at the restaurant; the seating surrounding the 'kitchen' itself. Now on to the food... the band RATT once had a hit that stated, "Loving you is a dirty job, and I'm the man to do it" - this couldn't have been truer here! We started with the Crispy Fried Avocado Seviche, an extremely interesting dish where the avacado is served fried offering a unique flavor and texture, coming across warm and creamy while seemingly dissolving in your mouth! The Seviche was a fabulous blend of shrimp, scallops and swordfish that was cool and refreshing; offsetting the warmth of the avocado. Served with homemade flour tortilla chips and a slice of lime; this side is no joke! Next we had an innovative version of Seared Calamari with a shaved fennel pepper salad and yummy lemon aioli. Pan seared with a delicious dash of seasoning which is very well represented... it was like eating a large lasagna noodle! We were given a taste of their Butternut Squash Soup which was a WIN! Sweet, thick and creamy with healthy chunks of savory crab make this soup a MUST have - the curry is there; but sneaks up on you for a very pleasant surprise. This soup is rich, bold and flavorful. My personal WIN was the Braised Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Au Jus - I made short work out of these short ribs that were adorned with tasty roasted fingerling potatoes. Delicious and delightful to my tastebuds, this meat falls off the bone and just melts in your mouth. Another platter made for the meat-a-tarian is the Blue Cheese Encrusted London Broil. The Bleu cheese offers a pleasant change from the norm adding a strong cheesy bite to an already succulent steak. The Cornflake Encrusted Crab Cakes absolutely amazed us for another WIN! One of the top five BEST crab cakes ever eaten by the Hounds. The three blends of aioli created an absurdly tasty and zesty sauce that was BOSS. Made with actual cornflakes and doused with this flavorful sauce - it was a medley of flavor performing on our tastebuds. Lastly, we had the Casuela Roast of Diver Scallops served on a delicious bed of caramelized onions and doused with sherry vinegar butter. Aside from the scallops being large themselves, the portions were insane and the intense aroma of the caramelized onions permeated the immediate area with promises of pleasure filled bites! Dessert - The Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart offered the perfect blend of salty and sweet all wrapped in one - each bite was equally as delicious. The Warm Honey Pine Nut Tart had a taste all to its own... who knew that pine nuts could offer such amazing flavor? Then we had the BIG helping of Deep Dish Jersey Blueberry Pie ala Mode which was sweet and delicious! The berries were ginormous, fresh and refreshing. We wrapped up this experience with Mrs. Wesner's Coconut Layer Cake, a recipe that has been in Judy's family for the last forty years! WIN! Worth the trip any day of the week! read more

Quite good, mostly. Some excellent dishes, with very few missteps. My wife wanted pasta and there were 2 seafood and pasta dishes on the menu, and she was torn. They both had components she wanted, but she decided on the ravioli and lobster dish. From her account, it was good, but I could tell she was disappointed with the portion size. There were literally two ravioli in this $29 dish. Two. This dish is not an appetizer, it's sold as an entree. It seems to me that part of the reason a chef would combine expensive seafood, and a sauce, with pasta, is because pasta is cheap and filling. You can fill a bowl with it and keep the expensive items to a minimum. Assuming the ravioli are handmade, in house, then clearly, the cost rises, but if you can only offer 2 of them, maybe just stick with penne and give the guest an entree sized portion. So, avoid the ravioli. Otherwise, bring a sweater, and you won't be disappointed. Neat place. read more