Ganly's Irish Pub - Carte

Coastal Grille

➤ 2713 N Meridian Blvd Reading, PA 19610, 19610-3331, United States

Carte • Bars • Meat • Steak • Seafood

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"This place was such a disappointment. I ordered the Chesapeake crabcake sandwich that came with coleslaw and french fries. My guest ordered the fish and chips. The fish and chips were pretty good and the crab on my dish was really tasty as well. However, the bun, the lettuce and the tomato that accompanied the dish was just a little too large to go with such delicate crab meat. Another terrible thing about this place unfortunately, is the staff. We had a waitress that was really inattentive and rude. I ordered one beverage and on the menu it said that it had fresh lime juice in it. However, it did not have fresh lime juice. They put roses in it and they overdid it. I informed the waitress that I wasn 't impressed so I sent it back. I ordered another and they muddled the cherries in the bottom of the beverage, which is a big no-no. I also sent that one back. The waitress told us that they are a pooled-house which means waitresses and waiters are supposed to work together meaning that they all can help each table when individual guests need assistance. I think this was her way of saying, why don 't you talk to somebody else. One thing that also really makes this restaurant different than others is that when a customer is unsatisfied with a certain part of a meal or drinks, service or staff, the management should come over to the table and make sure that everything is OK and say, we would love to have you back again, and make sure that your experience is better than this one. So, please don 't allow this first visit to be a reflection upon the rest of our service and commitment to our guests. So I will say this, we will never come back here again."

Gino's Cafe

➤ 400 W Broad St, Reading, PA 19607-2404, United States

Carte • Cafe • Pizza • Coffee • Italian

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"Our server Cassidy was super sweet . She made sure our refills were filled and very attentive to our needs. The food as usual was excellent. I can't wait to see the expansion . Way to go Ginos ! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmigiana, Ravioli, Gino's Special Burger, Italian, Garlic Bread, Pepperoni Pizza, Lasagna Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot"

Juliana's

➤ 776 Fritztown Rd, Sinking Spring I-19608-1522, United States

Carte • Pizza • Pasta • Lunch • Italian

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"One of my fav Italian restaurants in town. All the pasta is homemade and you can definitely say the difference! So much care is placed in every court. So much love. It's almost crazy that I never heard from Julianas until last year during the height of the pandemic. Since then I have ordered several times from here and they have gone beyond each and every opportunity. Absolutely love Juliana for special occasions. They blow it out of the park every time. I would recommend every pasta dish that comes with the handmade Tagliatelle! Just like Gordon Ramsey forces his minions to do in Hell's Kitchen!"

Nirvana Indian Bistro

➤ 1137 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing I-19610-1243, United States

Carte • Vegan • Curry • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly

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"The food here is excellent, and the portion sizes for dinner are generous. You can request your preferred spice level, making the dishes accessible for those who may not be familiar with Indian cuisine. However, for those wanting a more intense flavor, you can still find some deliciously spicy options. The takeout usually has a quick turnaround, and there's a discount available for cash payments. The only downside is that sometimes the staff refer to the same dish by different names, so it's helpful to know both names when you call to place a takeout order."

Chick-fil-A

➤ 2707 N.Meridian blvd reading, PA 19610, 19610-3331, Reading, United States

Carte • Chicken • Waffles • Catering • Breakfast

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"Ah, Chick fil A, ye fast food restaurant of 1,000 sauces and staunch Christian values. The service here is top notch. Always has been, always will be. Their training of young people has got to be off the chain. Everyone is so damn respectful and accommodating here. I think if anyone ever got poor service at Chick fil A, THAT would make national news, because it'd be so out of the ordinary. But let's just talk about the food for a minute. And perhaps more importantly, value. I never feel like I get a good value at Chick fil A. Like, a plain little chicken patty on a bun is $4.00. A chicken wrap is $6.85. You can find chicken sandwiches for a dollar or two at any other fast food restaurants. I know just writing this I'm going to get a ton of flak. I can feel it in my bones. But can we also talk about sauces, too? Polynesian? Revolting. It's a ketchup gloopy mess. Even the signature Chick fil A sauce is a lazy combination of BBQ, honey mustard, and ranch. On paper, I guess that should taste good? Wait, no, it shouldn't. It sounds awful, and it is awful. That concoction should be reserved for Gitmo prisoners. If you want to torture someone, feed them Chick fil A sauce and they will talk, I guarantee it. Sorry, but I have to admit you can get better chicken sandwiches at Popeye's and Bojangles less than five miles away on Fifth Street. I don't think people are aware that we have the northernmost Bojangle's location in the entire country. In fact, the one in Reading, PA is the only location in PA, and the next closest is in New Carrollton, MD 138 miles away. People don't know what they have here! Ok, so here's my controversial take of the day I'd rather have better food and mediocre service than mediocre food and great service. I'd rather go to Popeye's and get a bangin' sandwich that I'll dream about over the A service at Chick fil A coupled with a sub par sandwich. That's my story and I'm sticking to it."