List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Reading, Pennsylvania (Part 2)

Amali Clarke-James I am simply blown away by this establishment!! The food was outstanding, the drinks- outstanding, the service and the owner- also outstanding. It was our first time dining here. I found this restaurant on happy cow. Were in town for work nearby and I always struggle to find good vegan options but this place was beyond delicious for both me and my meat eating husband. He had the wings and the scallops. He was full but kept eating because everything was so delicious. He loved the eggnog delight and the peanut butter cup martini (hes not a drinker and hates the taste of alcohol and was ready for more!!) I had the vanilla and the salted caramel moonshines and both completely blew my mind! The vegan options were plentiful and all sounded amazing. I cant wait to try the peanut butter spaghetti. Tonight I hit the vegan chicken parm and I love love loved it. They had various gluten free options as well. We were too stuffed for dessert but the options sounded wonderful too and included a vegan lemon sorbet! The waitress was attentive and made great recommendations and the owner was so sweet and personable!I will definitely be coming back many many times!

Les Franks Delicious, lots of flavor we are vegetarian and we tried the kibbeh kass for the first time, will be getting it again. They have all your Mideastern specialties, I recommend this restayrant highly, unless you are afraid of garlic lol. I have to say its NOT the same overdose of garlic that the old owner used to do. We also got the Osmalieh, didnt get a picture until we already dug in, yummy

Marina Sabillón The food is delicious! Jennifer is the nicest person ever. Highly recommend the chicharrón mofongo and tres golpes. Five out of five service and food.

john solecki Great place in downtown Reading along the railroad tracks. The former Franklin Street Station sat vacant for over 25 years but was transformed into a brew pub restaurant. The parking lot is safe and secure. Staff is friendly and helpful. Saucony Creel brewery offers variety of great tasting craft brews. The food is delicious. Don’t miss out on this classic former train station for a great beer and some good food.

Andi Bombard The restaurant is nearly 100 years old, the ambience is very cozy and in an adorable building. It’s a little bit on the fancier side, but at no point did it feel like anything was pretentious. However, the restaurant is kind of small so I see why they recommend reservations. The server was fantastic and very patient with our large group. The food is absolutely phenomenal. The garlic bread that you get before your meal is insane. I could’ve eaten that alone for my whole meal. The wine selection is fantastic. The Rubiolo Chianti was a perfect complement to my ravioli with meat sauce. Absolutely everything was exceptional and I would love to come back again.

becci tyler This quiet little restaurant was just what was needed for a girls day with my daughter. The food was absolutely amazing. The wait wasnt to long and we were able to order drinks and extra muffins while we waited. I will definitely be going back. Pictures below.

Shakira Amazing breakfast here, service is also very good. Owners are very friendly and funny. They are all good people. Amazing cooks also. Portions are also good. Very delicious breakfast first time coming here ☺️ love the music , good vibes

Samantha Petrus Delicious food, cocktail lounge/bar atmosphere, and friendly staff! Restaurant is very clean and we cant say enough how good the food was! We got the Cajun scallops to start, then enjoyed the seafood mac & cheese, the burrata blush, and the billionaire smash burger. Everything was phenomenal. Pasta and seafood were cooked perfectly and the sauces were delicious, and the burger was SO juicy and complimented by the truffle aioli and bacon onion jam. The side Caesar salad was heavy on the fish since they do top it with anchovies, but you could ask for it without them. Well definitely be back again soon!

CWOK We went here for dinner while waiting for a show at the nearby theatre. The food was really good and the service was friendly and fast. The menu has a lot of choices and you can get breakfast all day. Treat yourself to a smoothie too. I got the PB and banana and it was very thick and full of fresh banana and lots of PB. Many thanks, our family really enjoyed our dinner here.

Ilia Tabatadze Stopped by this place on a whim and was blown away! The staff was super friendly, and the food came out quickly. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich juicy, perfectly seasoned, and the fries were crisp and hot. Great prices for the portion size. Will definitely come back!

Thomas or Frankie Yoh Went on a Friday night which was surprisingly not as busy as I thought it would be. Our waitress Tabatha was amazing! She was so nice and very helpful. I got the Strawberry Dream ‘Rita which was delicious! Highly recommend!

Deb Moatz Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree in Reading PA was part of a perfect evening! Our server, "Kiana", was attentive and helpful with the menu, and we enjoyed the Prime Rib Chili, Grilled Chicken BLT, their signature Tomato Gorgonzola soup, and an amazing Street Corn Salad, followed by a Creme Brulee for dessert. All the items were generous portions, well-prepared and delicious. Because we were heading to the Reading Symphony Orchestra performance, Kiana offered to keep some items for us to pick up after the performance, which I didnt remember until we arrived home. I phoned the restaurant and they said to come at my convenience the next day. That morning I was met by "Dee" who cheerfully and quickly went out of her way to be sure that I got what I came for. Overall, dinner at Cheers Bistro was part of our perfect evening, and we look forward to visiting again at the next opportunity.

Michael Wiseman This is the diner to go to! Excellent food, fantastic service, and a very family-friendly atmosphere! The burnt ends were the best that Ive ever had and the mac & cheese was to die for!!

Kristen Nelson I just moved to the area this past summer and tonight was the first time I’ve experienced this incredible restaurant. The drinks were perfection- thank you for stuffing me blue cheese olives! The food was absolutely out of this world- the Jager Schnitzel was the BEST I have ever had—and I spent 3 years living in Germany. Kelly, our server, is so attentive and her kindness and joy are contagious!! It was the best meal out and best service I have had in I don’t even know how long. I’ll be a regular forever and I’ll make sure Kelly is there when I go!