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3.5 (82 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Shrimp Stir-Fry
Lindsay L.

I have been coming to this diner for a LONG time. I'm 30 years old and still remember growing up coming to this diner as a kid. It has gone through a lot of changes over the years and recently I came here with my parents and boyfriend on a Saturday for lunch. It was busy (good thing)! Everyone was attended to from what I could see. Food was great, vibe was also great. Salad bar is delicious. I will always recommend this diner, never had a bad service here. Everyone is so friendly as well!

Nice counter seating
Elaine H.

The food is diner food. Nothing exquisite. My husband got the wings. They are not seasoned only tossed in buffalo. The grilled chicken sandwich was also bland and he got steak and eggs. The American cheese was laid on top of the eggs and looked like plastic. I'm sure it was Kraft American singles. The onion rings were very tasty though. The waitress was nice. It was late night so the service was pretty quick. The restaurant looks very clean.

2 eggs over easy with hash browns & rye toast
George S.

Folks this is a Diner, expect nothing more than Diner food done right at the right price with friendly local service!

a plate of food on a table

Came to Reading for a wedding and decided to say an extra day. Then I found this fabulous gem! Huge portions, clean, and so reasonably priced. We forgot to take pictures before we ate but I think the empty plates say it all. Did I mention the salad and soup bar??

Cindi H.

Came back for the late night menu and it was just as good! Highly recommend eating here!

Fry's and grill cheese

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Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery

Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery

4.2(138 reviews)
3.9 mi
•$$

The best buffet I've ever been to. The food in the steamer trays are practically restaurant…read morequality. The made to order station cooks the food just right. The service from Birdie is top notch in fact it's the best I've experienced. The weekend brunch of $20 pp includes the drink as well. The value proposition is unbeatable.

That Hollandaise! I…read morerecently visited Wyomissing Restaurant and Bakery with two companions, and we had a wonderful experience! The atmosphere is a bit more upscale than your average diner--everything was impeccably clean, and the ambiance was very pleasant. My friends both opted for the "All You Can Eat Buffet," which I understand is what this place is famous for (especially on weekends!). Their plates were packed, and the fact that they both went back for seconds speaks for itself--they loved it. I went with the Norway Benedict, and I was honestly blown away. It featured two perfectly poached eggs and smoked salmon on English muffins with a very generous serving of Hollandaise sauce, accompanied by a side of home-fried potatoes. The presentation was beautiful, the taste was excellent, and I truly can't think of a single thing that would have improved the dish. Service Highlights: * Attentive Staff: Our server was great--present when we needed drink refills but never intrusive. * Efficiency: They were quick to clear empty plates rather than letting them sit on the table, which we really appreciated. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

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Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery

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Louie's Kitchen And Bar - fresh cut fries, the best burgers around, and cold beer

Louie's Kitchen And Bar

4.4(120 reviews)
7.2 mi
•$$

It had been a long day. I saw Louie's on my go to list, so we gave it a try. We met some nice…read morepeople and had some good Cheeesteak conversation. We got the Lewie. It comes with cheese sauce. It is very tasty. It's very soft. It has a soft roll, the meat is tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce is velvety. It comes with chips which add a nice crunch. Nice lively crowd.

Outstanding experience. (Hope this review makes up for minor squabbles about Gracie's, which I too…read morelove!) Located a bit out of the way in the Flying Hills golf course, but worth the drive. Sports bar- Eagles vibe w/ a decent draft list. The kegs weren't working (seems to happen at every bar we attend these days) but still enjoyed a Mike & Merrill Philly Hazy IPA. Wings a good size, crisp, you know, the way wings used to be before everyone started charging an arm & a leg & serving broken pigeon wings. Classic "Buffalo" sauce & blue cheese dressing were good. FINALLY tried famous Caramel Burger (which I missed several times at the Hamburger festival). It did not disappoint. Good size, flavorful patty, & what these people do best- the bacon jam & caramelized bacon. The sweetness of the onions sings thru. Order it! Husband ordered seasonal special Frikadellen/Bratwurst Smash Burger. Skipping right to it- the cottage fries. (Gracie's/Louie's if you had this all the time we'd have no beef! LOL) INCREDIBLE! Crisp, thin, tender, amazing. If you follow me you know I am over the frozen fries served at every eatery in this country. Finally, amazingly pleasant, genuinely happy, server- Reese. She was on my side throughout this whole foodie journey, even the beer & burger mishap (initially burger served w/o cheese sauce). She's a keeper! We'll be back & will spread the word! Till then, stay on your toes! Thank you Louie's for a great meal.

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Louie's Kitchen And Bar
Louie's Kitchen And Bar - Try one of our entree bowls!

Try one of our entree bowls!

Louie's Kitchen And Bar - Frosty cold beverages

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Frosty cold beverages

Exeter Family Restaurant

Exeter Family Restaurant

3.4(215 reviews)
6.8 mi
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Really loved this place! We were staying at French Creek State Park 20 mins away from the…read morerestaurant. Wanted to come in town for a meal! The menu caught our eyes with all the variety! Lots to choose from. When we got there we discovered the soup choice is almost with every meal! Good price for all the food as well. Our waiter wasn't like jumping for joy but he was a pleasant guy! Fun diner atmosphere. Enjoyed this restaurant and would go again if we pass through!

My family has patronized this diner for decades -- my aunt and uncle had their wedding reception in…read moretheir event room nearly 60 years ago -- and we've eaten here a few times per year when we find ourselves in the area at mealtime. It's usually OK, typical diner fare, but today was a low point. It's a classic stainless steel diner, boasts a nice salad bar, and is clean and bright inside. Fixed booths, but plenty of tables available as well. We stopped by for breakfast just before noon today (they serve it all day like many diners) and it really fell short. how it began should have been our first clue -- we stood and waited a while for the manager to come out from the back and seat us. The waitress was quick to come and take our order though, and we ordered two standard breakfast choices -- nothing obscure or complicated. Nearly 30 minutes later we finally got our food. I don't know if it was missing one particular last piece, but I could tell parts of it were sitting under the heat lamps for quite some time. My scrambled eggs were hard and dry on top, and most of the food could be described as warm at best -- none of it "hot" or "fresh". The toast was barely toasted -- soft and not browned except on the very edges. Pancakes so cold, even the soft whipped butter did not melt, even in between two of them. When it was time to leave, there was a line of 4-5 others, because the same manager had disappeared again and I guess no one else could ring people out or something. We let him know about our bad experience when we left, and he said we should have said something when the food came out. Well, it's not like waitresses stand there while you eat and make sure everything is fine. And I wasn't about to complain and wait another 30 minutes for a re-do.

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Exeter Family Restaurant - Nine AM, after the breakfast crowd.

Nine AM, after the breakfast crowd.

Exeter Family Restaurant
Exeter Family Restaurant

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Park Place Diner - Vegetable soup

Park Place Diner

3.6(227 reviews)
13.7 mi
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My family and I stopped here for dinner a few days ago - we were tourists in Pennsylvania Dutch…read morecountry. I think we just looked up diners in the area and hoped for the best. It's either a really bad thing or a really good thing that this place is a few hours away, because I think we would visit all the time! My husband is very picky about his burgers. He likes them well done, yet juicy; this place delivered. It was a fairly large patty, but he ate nearly the entire thing. That's a definite seal of approval. My brother-in-law got the French toast and my sister-in-law got the Greek salad, both of which were apparently excellent. She said her cup of chicken ditalini soup, which was a soup of the day and came with the meal, was a little bit salty, but that didn't stop her from eating the entire thing. I got a panini with marinated grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese; I could only eat half of it there, but I absolutely took home the other half. Regarding the personnel: the gentleman who was the manager, I assumed, was very polite and seated us right away. Our waiter was very polite and efficient. Overall, if/when we visit the area again, I strongly suspect we'll be visiting this diner.

Stopped here on our way home from Lancaster. Food was good. Service good. I'm a bit of a French fry…read moresnob and enjoyed them. Would definitely return when in the area.

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Park Place Diner - Just a small portion of the restaurant.

Just a small portion of the restaurant.

Park Place Diner - Chicken Tenders

Chicken Tenders

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Cheers Bistro - really liked the mandarin garlic salmon which was a special for the week!

Cheers Bistro

4.3(93 reviews)
3.4 mi
•$$

Overall 84/100 -- was completely dead when we went, get the salmon…read more Went here on a Tuesday night at 8pm and were the only people in the entire restaurant. They lit the fire and turned on the music for us, which was a nice touch. Overall the ambience was very nice and they took care of us. It's rare I order seafood from a landlocked state but the menu was small enough that you either could get steak, seafood, or a wrap. I went with the special of the day which was a flounder with rice pilaf. The flounder was good but the salmon was much better, would only recommend the salmon. The rice pilaf was good as well as the broccolini. The mashed potatoes were fantastic and the roasted vegetables were what you'd expect. Also had the ice cream cheesecake which was odd and wouldn't get again. Bill came out to about 120 for 2 glasses of wine, 2 seafood entrees, and a dessert. Overall, had a great dinner.

An OK takeout experience at Cheers Bistro. I visited late in the evening and it seemed like they…read moremight have been preparing to close the kitchen for the night. Ordering was OK, however, I had to be relentless in asking for updates on my order as there were a few to-go bags sitting at the bar. I stood at the bar for quite a while and eventually received my food, but not without an unwelcoming attitude from someone who I believe might have been managing orders and the bar. The food was OK. The dining room looks inviting and comfortable, however, it seems the bar is the feature, so don't expect a quiet dinner experience. Definitely a good, casual bar experience in downtown Reading. If at the Doubletree I'll try them again and perhaps dine-in.

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Cheers Bistro - View from parking lot

View from parking lot

Cheers Bistro - They allowed me to bring cupcakes!

They allowed me to bring cupcakes!

Cheers Bistro - Night view

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Route 61 Diner - diners - Updated October 2026

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