The staff were super friendly, and my waitress Rachel was awesome at explaining all the options for the mini mess. It was my first time stopping in, but definitely not my last. I even heard the cooks in the kitchen making a big deal about me being a first timer, which was pretty cool. I was also surprised at how low the prices were for how much food you get. Already looking forward to going back! read more

Marvel Ranch - Mini Minimess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

We were in Reading, PA for a show at the Santander Center last weekend and stayed overnight so in the morning we looked for a local breakfast place and happened upon Marvel Ranch. It's in the downtown of Reading on a corner. There is plenty of parking on the street. We walked in and there was a sign that said we should seat ourselves. There were quite a few open tables at that time so we picked a table that had a bench seat on one side and a chair on the other. The decor was simple yet updated. The seats were comfortable. We were soon greeted by a friendly server who got us drinks. The menu has many breakfast options, including eggs, sandwiches, omelettes, and messes. I didn't feel like having any meat, so I ordered two over easy eggs with rye toast, and added on their cheesy home fries. My husband ordered the big mess, which was a mixture of eggs, potatoes, onions, peppers, cheese, and he added in hot beef Italian sausage. It came with toast. That dish was huge! He really enjoyed it because he cleaned his plate. My dish also was wonderful. I loved the cheesy home fries paired up with the eggs to sop up the yolk. We did notice that they do a lot of food delivery business, with at least six people waiting to pick up food at any given time. By the time we left, the place was almost full. If we lived in Reading, we would frequent Marvel Ranch all the time. The food was great, the service was wonderful, the prices were reasonable, and the people were friendly. When we got home, we did watch the Gordon Ramsay Secret Service episode from earlier in the year and the staff really took what he had to say to heart and are still killing it! read more

Marvel Ranch - The Big Mess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

I have to say, the difference between my last visit and this one is night and day! Marvel ranch has truly stepped up their game--customer service has improved tenfold. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and felt like a valued customer, not just another ticket number. The attention to detail shows not only in their work but also in the atmosphere. The decor is inviting, clean, and professional, making the whole experience more comfortable. Most importantly, the team went above and beyond during my service and the retest, making sure everything was explained clearly and handled smoothly. Marvel Wrench has turned things around in a big way, and I can honestly say they're doing a superb job across the board. If you've been here before, give them another try--you'll notice the difference immediately. CHris our waitress was awesome read more

Marvel Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

My dad used to get us Marvel Ranch breakfast all the time when I was a kid. I've always loved the home fries with cheese and onions! The best home fries I've ever had! I was a little afraid after I saw the Gordon Ramsey episode, but figured hey hopefully they've continued in the way Gordon taught them. The breakfast was phenomenal! The French toast with banana slices tasted great and the cream chipped beef over toast and home fries with cheese and onions was top tier. Definitely give Marvel Ranch a try, especially for breakfast! Also, just to note the pricing is great! I haven't been to the store since the remodel, but from the looks of the Gordon Ramsey episode, the inside of the restaurant looks awesome. I hope the service continues to be great too and that the young people from the episode don't go back to their old ways. read more

Marvel Ranch - French Toast with bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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Food was great, service was a bit on the slow side as it was late breakfast 1030-11am on a holiday weekend. But nothing terrible. Would def go back. Saw the place on Gordon Ramsey tv show and wanted to try it. read more

Plats clean foods good and service fasts staffs friendly the mess wass great no ham request no problem extra cheases in Colby and hot pepper still no problem and the items only 2.50 above menu nothing is halal nor r the kosher items good spot read more

Aged 5 years waiting for the food Only thing came quick was the coffee Ordered food at 11:15 came out at 12:00 Kitchen extremely slow , servers apologized for the wait- luckily though one of the best breakfast's I've had in a long time. Eggs and corned beef hash were excellent-coffee good So if not on a hurry a good place to enjoy the food read more

Ordered door dash from Marvel Ranch. Breakfast and lunch. The food was fantastic! Next time I will visit in person!

Wonderful service wonderful food. If I am ever back in town I'll come again. The cheese omelette was delicious

Was at Marvel Ranch today. The food was very good and so was our server. The price was very reasonable. Made this special trip because I knew what the restaurant looked like 50 years ago so I was interested to see the change. read more

Since its been a while since I been here and since Chef Gordon Ramsey had renovated and helped Marcel Ranch, I felt it was due time to review the place once more! The outside looks more or less the same, the windows are pretty much different. Stepping inside I was amazed at how the place looks compared to before! Amazing! Gordon managed to capture what Marvel Ranch is to us here! The photos of when the restaurant began are up! The menu options are amazing! They kept the old menu but the new menu is also pretty affordable! Glad Gordon kept that in mind for us here who live and were born and raised in the city! The workers and staff and cooks are so friendly! That much has also been the same! They also kept the seat yourself option which is to me is great! I do love choosing where i sit! The seats and tables are great and look so vintage and retro! I received my food and it seems you get more than what is was before! I took a bite and it was amazing! 10/10! Definitely come here! read more

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I dont get the rude complaints. Maybe it was your own stank attitude. The waitress was friendly, attentive ,accurate and just over all efficient. The cashier was friendly as well. The food was good ( Patty melt and fries ) and hot and the coffee was really good compared to other diners. I want to go back and this time get breakfast items. The new look..... really nice and everyone seems happy working there. Go and be opened minded, of course if they are busy you may have to wait, just like anywhere else. 5 STARS MARVEL RANCH ! read more

I had overnight guest the food was horrible the mini mess was likely poured glue on it touch cheese big hard glob stuck fast to everything including your mouth I was embarrassed and out over 24 dollars for inedible food read more

Mini mess is always on point from potato to egg ratio to the amount of onions and cooper sharp cheese. Berks County downtown favorite recently renovated elevated for an upgraded dining experience. Service is always quick and food is always fresh! read more

The eggs here are done very well. The breakfast sandwich and egg and toast platter I got this morning was right as I asked! I appreciate that! read more

Food is good service is terrible! I ordered a cheese omelet and whole wheat toast. It took 20 minutes to order, 20 minutes to get the omelet without the toast and another 15 to get the toast. This is the 3rd time in 3 weeks this happened. read more

This place is as good an old-school, working-class, neighborhood staple diner as exists, period. I have lived all over and in my youth worked in foodservice at the highest levels. I make a point of stopping for breakfast there every chance I get for the biscuits and gravy, which to this point in my life are the only ones I've found North of Virginia to be worth a damn. An attentive, joyous and occasionally raucous kitchen with good music and the entire world represented in the clientele. Once they know you, they know you (they waved through the window when they saw me coming from down the street). Probably one of my favorite places to be when I can't be at home. read more

Came in for breakfast. Actually still sitting here for over 15mins and no one even acknowledged me. Have a meeting in downtown Reading this morning and not many other options. All the employees are behind the counter chatting and joking with the regulars. Welcome to Reading. read more

Usually good homefries..I should of known when I saw the grill with 3ft high homefries but why give me from the top, I wanted some right off the grill with brown crisps pieces..I ordered pickup and when I got home this is why I saw read more

Marvel Ranch - Homefries with onions, peppers and cheese. Peppers and onions clearly thrown on top of the home fries. Yum looks appealing...NOT! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

The place is good and decent gives you a cozy vibe. I come here quite often, food quality is getting worse every day. I like the egg platter here, it is reasonable. The quality however is getting bad, and the service is not friendly anymore. I hope to see the old standards back soon. Miss the old times. read more

Marvel Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

The Marvel Ranch is Truly Marvelous! Yelp *really* came thru on this one. In Reading for a Wedding and in search of a good breakfast place the morning after. Less than a mile from our Hotel was the Marvel Ranch and we never would have found it without Yelp! This place is the original GREASY SPOON. From the outside, you aren't even sure what is going on inside. It could be a Halloween store, or it could be closed for refurbishing. You really can't tell when you drive by...Yelp directions took us right to the door so we knew it was some type of breakfast place. When the door opened however, I thought it might be some kind of soup kitchen. Dark...dirty...it looked like it could use a good cleaning along with some of the patrons. I was not deterred as I had just read the Yelp reviews and knew what we were heading into. A foodie adventure! We entered and stood around for a moment getting our bearings as it was bright as day outside and pretty dark inside. Seat yourself anywhere you can, there were plenty of spots available and they turn tables over quick. Menu's are on the table...a very happy young girl came over to greet us and take our drink orders while a very nice (big and strong too) young man set us up with silver\napkins. I can't say enough how nice everyone was...Not just the employees, but the other people in the restaurant. Everyone seemed very happy and chummy in this dingy little place hidden in plain site. It must have been contagious because we felt the same way when we got settled in! We got a variety of breakfast items at the table...Coffee, tea, Omelette, Pancakes, Eggs scrambled, eggs over easy...Everything was good and all of us were pleased with the Marvel Ranch and will certainly stop back next time we are going thru reading! It's just a few minutes off of 422 near 222, right in town, do yourself a favor and check it out! Ready for some sticker shock? Short stack pancakes 2.50 Full Stack 3.25 2 eggs with toast 2.00 Belgian Waffle 3.50 Western Omelette 3.75 I briefly considered buying breakfast for everyone in the restaurant at these prices! Our party of 4 had breakfast for 24$, plus tip. Unheard of prices and such good food! Stop in at the Marvel Ranch next time you are looking for breakfast in Reading, you won't be disappointed! Check it the photo here on Yelp and in the store, President Obama was here in 2008. Guess he uses Yelp too! read more

I have been patronizing marvel almost all my life, so about 47 years! I remember when the counter was facing the street on s. 4th. I still go there from time to time, either by myself or with my friend Wanna. I usually do their breakfasts, the French Toast and their cottage fries are to die for. I love their burgers as well, and their daily soups are always good. Quality of food and service is 8-10. And, my favorite waitress is Denise. read more

Nice little community hub of an eatery. This establishment serves breakfast all day too. The coffee comes in an assortment of different mugs and the sodas come in portable drinking cups which is nice. The food wasn't too salty or sweet. The home fries could use a little bit of seasoning but overall the menu items are very customizable which I like. The service was friendly too. It's a good place to go for a quick bite or to hang and talk while you eat your meal. They also do a take out order option. read more

First let me start off by saying I don't EVER have the desire to write a review about anywhere let alone DOWNLOAD AN APP - & create an account just to be able to write the review . I've been going to Marvel Ranch since I moved to Reading PA. I always thought the food was decent for the most part.. you literally can't go wrong with the breakfast mini mess. I would know cause I order from Marvel almost every single day since I work in downtown. On any usual day there's a grumpy older woman at the front taking orders, and cashing customers out. I never mind her grumpiness because 9/10 she's running around like a crazy person and let's face it - it's hard to deal w other humans and their attitudes. Some other days there's a girl there in her late maybe 20's early 30's - she's not too friendly but gets you in and out in a timely manner. & then other days there's a young lady there who must be in her 20's working the counter & sometimes serving. She's usually wearing a gym headband and oversized sweater / jacket and wears glasses. Any who - this morning as usual I take a walk down to Marvel and on my way I call to check the daily specials. They announce on the phone not 1 not 2 but 3 soup options, which is what I wanted to order. I arrive at the restaurant, I stand in line to order when it's my turn I'm not greeted at all. I just receive a blank look from the gym headband girl asking " what you wanna order?...." I ask her where the usual white board is that usually states the specials for soup she states its not up yet ( k fair enough.) So I tell her I wanted soup, she says since the white board isn't up with the soup options there is none.. Although I had literally just called the restaurant and heard the options on the phone. I didn't fuss or fight instead I ordered 2 mini messes , a coffee (which always has cream and sugar) and a hot chocolate. Headband girl walks to the back to put my order In as another employee walks to the counter to give someone their food. I ask this employee "do you guys have soup?" she's OPENS THE FRIDGE right under the register and mentions the 3 soup options I heard over the phone. When headband girl comes back to the front I tell her I want to order the steak soup and she can cancel one of the mini messes. She literally SUCKS HER TEETH & goes on to say "you're really gonna make me cancel the order after she already started making it?" Squints her eyes at me and turns around to cancel the mini mess. She goes on to serve my soup and throws it in a paper bag. When I look in the bag- there is no spoon, crackers or napkins in the bag and there's soup residue all over the side of the bowl.. I waitressed for years and presentation is EVERYTHING! At this point I ask her to speak to a manager and she says "oh you mean the one busy cooking?" I say "please get me the manager because your customer service is unacceptable. This girl legit responds "you wanna come in here yelling about soup" At this point I've about had it, yelling!? She walks to the manager and instead of telling her I wanna speak to her she goes on to explain her side of what happened. Of course the lady who told me the soup specials wanted to chime in saying I had an attitude when I asked about the soup . Anywho clearly the manager didn't care too much because she turned around looked at me but NOT ONCE made it a point to come speak to me. Her son tho did make an attempt to fix the issue & look into it. & shout out to the server who works there and at the PIKE cafe / her service is always pleasant and professional SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO APOLOGIZED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. This may seem a bit excessive or dramatic but when you tolerate " okay service " & continue spending your money at a place for years you expect respect & AT LEAST empathetic people managing the place. All this could of been avoided had she just looked in the fridge - it's not like THE SOUP IS MADE FRESH IN THE MORNING!! NEEDLESS TO SAY MY COFFEE WAS BLACK & the hot chocolate tasted like water so my co worked threw it out. I will not be spending money nor recommending the marvel ranch anymore . read more

Marvel Ranch - Presentation is everything . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Got food and it was COLD went back and they just wanted to heat it up NAH twice got sick from eating the eggs it needs to be inspected Bigg time no customer service what so ever old lady can't hear when u order over the phone read more

The best veggie omelette I have ever had so much flavor and so fresh.. I usually get the mini mess which is also excellent but that omelette.... read more

You know why I'm here, for the delicious mess! It's so good! Every time my family is in town, they want a mess. It's so delicious, the perfect blend of eggs, cheese, and potatoes. Be aware that it's a hot mess in terms of being busy and crowded, but don't let that sway you. It's worth it. read more

The food is decent. The staff is nice enough. Its on 4th and penn. Not to clean sometimes. Nothing spectacular at all about it. If your in town its a decent place. Dont go out of your way tho. read more

Stopped in for a quick take out lunch. I had a BLT on Texas toast. It was tasty but if you are going to use Texas toast for the bread, please make sure that there is more than enough BACON to accommodate the thick "breading". Charge more and add another 6 full pieces of bacon and that now could be called...."the best in town".....I also tried a small cold macaroni salad,which I thought I would be in for a "treat" as it is made on premise.....and it was lacking in the mayo dept. thus making it dry and a disappointment. It also could have used some more seasoning,like pepper or celery salt? My ice water was GREAT! As for trying breakfast here, I will wait awhile. read more

It was my first time here. And maybe wont be the last. Food was ok. Service could have been better. Could be be cleaner. Oj wasnt that good. Bacon was ok. read more

I love the ranch. I can't believe I haven't written a review for it. I usually get the mini mess, which is the smaller version of their house "item" called the marvel mess. Prices are very reasonable. Parking is a bit of a hassle but the earlier you come, the easier it is to find a spot. I really should try their non-breakfast offerings sometime. read more

Marvel Ranch - Large mess (no cheese) vs mini mess size comparison. They both include toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

The food here is very good but the attitude of the staff is the complete opposite. They are jerks... And that's putting in nicely! I work at a local business where we have them delivery regularly. I placed an order and one of the thing was onion rings. We got all of our food but the onion rings. I called and had to argue w/ the woman that we did not get them bc she kept saying they were in the bag. She finally agreed to send them with another order they were delivering to my work. That order showed up and no onion rings. I called back and spent 20 minutes arguing with somebody on the phone. The owner was in the back telling the woman I was on the phone with what to say. When I told the lady to just put the owner on The owners exact words to her were "she's not important for me to get on the phone!" REALLY? They lost a lot of business that day from all the employees at my work! And I got my money back bc I filed a disputed with my bank and won! read more

A real diner. Real food. In a real location. This is my go to spot for a hearty breakfast, especially if I've been out "too late" the night before. This is NOT the place for people who like eating at a Denny's in some mall parking lot. Stay in the 'burbs if you can't deal with the real. read more

This place looks like a hole in the wall...in fact you may drive by it and think it has closed down (but that's just because it has odd hours -- breakfast to lunch that's it). The place is always crowded but worth the wait & crowds. Food is very good at terrific prices. The waitstaff is always upbeat and pleasant. Love the Marvel Ranch and their mini mess is marvelous. (Now I'm hungry.) read more

A Minimess with wheat toast and coffee plus tax is less than $5...now that's a plan for economic recovery! read more

Marvel Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

i ordered a BLT the "best in town" and it's not the best in town, i ordered the bacon extremely break apart crispy and it was soft and flacid! the tomatoes were hard so i ate a lettuce sandwich! read more

Cheap and fast. The only thing displeasing was the waitress. Maybe it was too early for her. Food was good though. read more

Marvel Ranch - bacon, eggs, and toast on a plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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My favorites are the mini mess,California cheese burger with the olive dressing,the chili and the reubens.Marvel Ranch is the best breakfast lunch place on Penn st.it's been a Reading institution for many years and i hope that they continue for many more. read more

Whatever you do don't eat at this place. My wife had chili for lunch and ended up in the ER about an hour later. A couple people that day had the same thing and had the same reaction. Owner found out and was concerned enough to ask the people that got sick to come in and meet with him. Tried several times to call and set up a time to meet and they have dodged all calls and won't return messages. You wanna get sick this is the place to eat. Department of health will be the next phone call we make. read more

My favorite breakfast spot in all of Reading great food even better ppl working there