Do yourself a favor and get the G.O.A.T. sandwich. I've ordered that two or three times now. I happened upon Simply Bold when looking up coffee shops that weren't your average chain. I love coffee culture, and seeking out cafes and coffee shops like this one is a favorite morning thing to do. I've been here on a couple of Tuesdays and they offer complimentary drip coffee with the purchase of a sandwich. A perfect excuse for you to roll out of bed, get yourself a G.O.A.T sandwich and a coffee! I wish I knew the name of the gal who has assisted me the past two visits. She is just the sweetest and most helpful person! When you enter, they have a QR code that you scan for their menu, and they have a coffee menu posted on the wall. I recommend skimming over their muffins freshly baked and in the pastry display. I've had the mocha chip one and wish I knew the recipe so I could make them at home. They'll invite you to stroll through the boutique down the hallway if you're waiting on a food order. Please do stop in and browse. They feature items from local businesses and artists. I recently purchased gift items for my husband, my dad, and my father-in-law. I can't say enough great things about this spot! I'm glad to have found it. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning - not too busy. Light roast was the only coffee option - too weak and not very hot. The walnut muffin looked a bit strange wrapped in Saran - but tasted fine. The shop is set in a quaint, cozy house on the main road. Simple yes, but the coffee was certainly not bold. DD or SB would be a better bet for hot coffee. read more

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Very cool place in what looks like an old house. They have great sandwiches and a pretty good coffee and tea menu. The service is great and the setting is very comfortable. I had the Figgy Piggy and it was delicious! I'll definitely be back! read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Order here! - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Love this place! It's so cute inside, has a nice variety of drinks and food items. They also offer gluten free bread to swap out for any of their sandwich options. Definitely a great place to check out if you are in the area. Street parking. read more

So everything from service to location was spot on! They had helpful staff and plenty of seating in a place that looked tiny upon arrival. From reading or sitting outside or getting a nice window view for light, you had a perfect spot. The food and drinks were also perfect. The menu isn't huge but there is something for everyone on it. Can't wait to come back and try more! (There are also bonus specials off the menu!) read more

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Nice little cafe on the Avenue Specialty brews and a nice simple breakfast sandwiches and such. Love sitting outside when the weather permits. Have taken friends from out of town and when they come back if they want something light to start the day we usually go here read more

Genuinely shocked that this real estate office has a very good cafe with very good coffee in it. This is way better than a real estate office that just sells real estate. The vibe is pretty simple--feels a little like a euro dive. Staff is really nice. It was all a nice surprise. read more

I have been to the cafe on numerous occasions. The staff is always very nice and the food and drink is always great! read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Avocado Toast and Bangin Burrito - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

AWESOME spot in West Reading!! Their coffee is delicious and they offer a variety of drinks. The breakfast is equally as delicious. Very reasonably priced! Definitely recommend checking out! read more

Such a staple to the city of West Reading. Some may say it's a little pricey... but I think it's worth it. The cafe is such a cute vibe. Coffee is amazing as well as the food!!! read more

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The Park Road Cafe brings an expected taste of Soho or Brooklyn to Reading! The minimal, chic decor clues you in that the food will be "cuisine," rather than the typical "cooking" found in this town. My brunch, The Goat, offered egg, bacon, goat cheese and arugula served on an airy brioche. The portion was just right. I ate it all slowly, savoring every morsel, and left feeling satiated but not bloated. The lemon ginger tea took a long time to brew in the tea pot, but was worth the wait. We hear the coffee drinks are superior, and their impressive cafe equipment supports this supposition. Prices were completely reasonable. We will definitely be visiting whenever we're in town! read more

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Just a heads up, I was shocked to hear from former staff at Café Bold that the owner pockets all the tips for herself that are left by customers electronically -- which most people do instead of using cash. The staff don't see a penny of it. Next time you're in there, better to use the tip jar if you actually want to support the hardworking wait staff! read more

I'm so glad I found this spot so close to my home. Ambiance: Very cute and casual cafe. You can come in and set up your laptop for work while enjoying great music and food. You might have a hard time deciding what to eat because everything sounds good. Food: I ordered a BLT and added turkey and avocado. It was one of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever had. Everything tasted so fresh and made with love. I will definitely visit this cafe again to enjoy the calm environment and good food. read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - BLT w/ Turkey & Avocado - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Capitalizing on being the only coffee shop around. charges you 75 cents for sugar in a black coffee.

Delicious drinks and the specials they have are fun. The food is good too, each time I've gone I have enjoyed what I got. Cute little coffee shop vibe inside. Only downside is that it's on the pricey side. Regardless, I definitely recommend this place! read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Aww Brie - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

This place was okay at best. I love the vibe, it's a cute coffee shop with plants and a lot of natural light coming in. Beautiful. But the food was not good, not so much about the flavor but the quality of their ingredients. If they're going to charge so much for so little at least improve the quality of the tortillas and cheese to start. The drinks weren't as good either. Starbucks is better, and cheaper surprisingly. read more

Excellent fresh food with tons of gluten free options. Definitely pricey, but we'll worth it.

I visited them today in their new location on Penn Avenue in West Reading. The new cafe is so adorable! I had a delicious tuna sandwich on really yummy bread and my favorite lavender vanilla latte. Both were delicious! My friend had the special of the day - egg salad sandwich and she loved it. She also got the fresh brewed peach tea. Their coffee and teas are very high quality. If you find yourself in the heart of the very quaint shopping district on Penn Avenue, stop in for breakfast or lunch. Very high quality ingredients in a very appealing setting. Enjoy! Eat local, shop local! read more

Apparently the cook doesn't know how to read. We ordered two bangin burritos with no beans ($15 each). We were given a buzzer for when the food was ready. The buzzer never went off, instead they yelled my name. Grabbed the burritos, they were cold, cheese wasn't melted whatsoever, and of course...they came with beans. Cook must have thought it said no eggs because there were none. Oh, and the drinks came out after the food. Do not recommend read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

The atmosphere is so nice and every time I've been here it's not too busy either. This could be a great place to study and get some work done. Their food and drinks are great. I've tried the Aww Brie and the G.O.A.T and they were both delicious. The caramel macchiato is good, but iced matcha lavender latte is my favorite thing to order. The only thing I'll nitpick here are the prices. Of course, places have to make their money and by all means, they deserve it. But a drink and a sandwich could bring you just over $20 which isn't ideal for me, so I don't come here as often as I'd like do. Definitely go here though, it's a great cafe. Make sure to leave a tip when you can! read more

My sister and I decided to treat ourselves to a take out breakfast, something we don't typically do but Treat Yo Self! We decided on Park Road since we hadn't try it yet, but thought the menu looked interesting. After placing the order, I wondered if the $30 price tag for breakfast sandwiches was too steep- what had I done? Was this a mistake. Spoiler alert: it was no mistake! My goodness, what an amazing breakfast! We each got a seasonal drink- a butternut pumpkin latte and pumpkin spice chai. We also tried two breakfast sandwiches, the American and the GOAT and both were the greatest breakfast sandwiches we've ever tried. Overall, I can't rave enough about this spot, honestly run to go try them out. And as if the food wasn't good enough by itself, the service was also wonderful. I will absolutely be back soon, if not tomorrow. read more

Nice stop for breakfast or lunch! Great coffees & breakfast sandwiches. Delicious soups. Unique & tasty lunch sandwiches. I recommend any of the club sandwiches. Relaxed eat in atmosphere or take out. read more

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I can't say enough about our overall experience. They hit every bell for my wife and I. We accidentally stumbled in while visiting the town for a day. The atmosphere and service were only out done by the presentation of our meals and the perfect taste of the food. We loved every bit of it. read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Melynda is an absolute delight every time you enter and makes a mean chai latte. The muffins were to die for. The cookies are as big as your FACE. What more could you want? read more

Enjoy coming here. It is pretty much my new favorite coffee shop. The breakfast selections that they have had are very great. Their Ketolicious Burger is amazing. I always try to get whenever I am here. I find their selection to be reasonably priced. I also love how open it is. the windows really let the light in. It is a great place to work, read a book, and/or catch up with friends. I wish they would open longer in the day though and close at 5 PM. But otherwise, an excellent cafe. read more

Great coffee shop with a nice selection of breakfast food options to go. Really nice combination of both indoor and outdoor seating.

I'm so glad I discovered this place. I had a fantastic sandwich here!! The Awwbrie sandwich was so tasty and melty. I highly recommend it (see my pic- it's the turkey and brie sandwich). The servers were very friendly. The cappuccino I ordered did take a while to get to my table, about 15 minutes, but it was very delicious. It's also a good place to work, I brought my laptop around lunch and there were two other people working as well. Definitely will be back!! read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Coffee bar - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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Great service but I need better burritos it was cold but I would comeback if the food was warm/hot

I am leaving this scathing review on my boyfriend's behalf. The nitro cold brew he paid a whopping $6 for was just regular cold brew--no nitro at all. He said it's like ya'll didn't even try to nitrogen-ate it. He said he literally asked the barista if it was nitro and he said yes. Bf also got a turkey and Brie sandwich and said it was "the bare minimum" whatever that means. read more

I had really high expectations for this place, but it was just average. I got an iced vanilla latte, which is my go-to drink when I try a new place, but it was not great. I could have gotten a better drink at Starbucks for the same price (or less). The atmosphere inside was super nice, but the drink that I got didn't do it for me. read more

We love this little cafe. Melynda and her staff always make us feel at home. While the American breakfast sandwich with a pot of the vanilla infused Earl Grey tea is a perfect way to start the day, it's also a lunchtime favourite. During Covid, when PRC was only doing curbside pickup, we regularly ordered the our favourite quiches and tunafish sandwiches to go, with an occasional cupcakes and cookies, and we're never disappointed. read more

Simply amazing food , great teas and coffees, great people , amazing atmosphere.. definitely recommend it if your in that area.

Great place, atmosphere awesome, exceptional & experience employees, good herbal teas although they could dive in a little deep into acquiring more variety and this place will Simply live up to its BOLD Characteristics. read more

Simply BOLD Cafe - Cafes Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Nothing beats a local coffee shoppe. Great coffee and breakfast. Great service. Cute place for both eat in and takeout.

Visiting for a couple of days and found this lovely cafe - really delish home made food ( soup and breakfast sandwiches - coffee excellent and super nice staff . Cosy and quiet to work - lots of space - just wish they had a few more plug outlets that would be my only recommendation Totally recommend though and will come back ! read more

Cute place and great location! A little pricey I'll admit and they take a long time to prepare food if you order it. However, if you work remotely this is a nice place to get some work done. They have tables with close outlets, and their coffee tastes great! I love sitting in the front by the big windows to watch the downtown west reading streets. The staff has always been friendly, too. read more

Woke up in the hotel and went on Yelp to find great coffee nearby. All the trendy coffee shops on Penn got good to mixed reviews. This one seemed to have the best food options. Old row house nicely converted. Clean and folks behind the counter were nice. The vanilla latte was 6.50 (.75 extra for vanilla syrup). A large drip coffee with a shot of expression was 5. Chose the breakfast wrap (10.95) and avocado toast (11.50). Flipped the screen and the tip options were 18, 20 and 25%. Told us the coffees would be ready at the end of the counter and handed me a restaurant buzzer for the food. Got the coffee, sat and waited. The "local roast coffee" just tasted bitter/over roasted and strong (like mediocre Starbucks). Buzzer went off. Walked to the counter and was told the food was all the way at the back of the building on the left. Walked back and food was sitting on a counter. Was surprised at the small portions. Walked to seats to eat. Nicely prepared, wrap was warm but both were bland, just OK. And here's my post(?)-COVID pet peeve. Paid 18% tip (8.15) for what service? I got the food and cleared the table after. Overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Awesome little spot. Stopped in for a coffee and breakfast wraps. Coffee was nice and hot and the wraps were fresh and delicious. Will be back again to try some of the baked goods which looked amazing! read more

Inspirational quotes on the coffee holders are a creative touch. The Park Road Café brews the best cold brew I've ever tasted.

I needed to get some work done after cutting leg day short (may have tweaked my back. swear I'm not a newbie), and I had just bookmarked this spot so I figure why not check it out. I really like how open and modern the inside is, and there's plenty of tables for seating along with a couple cute couches in the front left corner. I need open space to focus on work so this is a super plus. The coffee menu is pretty standard, so I'm docking a star for not being too original. (Still dreaming about a recent Reading coffee shop's Turmeric latte). They did have some specials though. I got a skinny caramel iced latte. Coffee was strong and not watered down at all by the ice which is usually my main complaint. I didn't have any food, but their menu sounds very tasty, and well sourced, just a little on the pricey side as such. I'll definitely try them out again, just wasn't extremely impressed for this first visit. Overall more a 3.5 than anything. read more

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