Went here off of a promotion with Resy. The ambiance is akin to a bar or a brewery: not quiet, and mostly high-top tables. Service was really good. Our server was very attentive and made sure she checked in quite a bit. The food tasted pretty good, though the prices are astronomically high for what you get: Cajun pasta: My wife had this, it had four shrimp in it, and it was over $30. Burger: My son had this, and it was $22. Braised short rib pizza: This was good, though the crust could have cooked a little bit longer. For three people, the total bill was $130. I'm not sure that I would go here again due to the pricing. read more

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This is a breakfast review. Plenty of parking right out front. We got sat outside, they have an awesome patio area nicely shaded by lots of trees. Service was prompt and great for our entire visit. My loc-cal bowl was unexpectedly excellent. Really nice flavor, the avocado was choice. The chicken and waffles also awesome. The Mrs said perhaps more sauce/syrup but wondered if that would be too hot anyway? read more

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I was at B2 last week for lunch. The food was a huge disappointment. I got the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wrap For $20. I should have taken a photo. It came with three very small wilted pieces of iceberg lettuce to use with the chicken. I will never eat here again. What are you thinking when "lettuce" is in the title of the menu item? read more

I've been here a couple times and twice recently. Very nice place, love the environment, and the service is great too. The pizza is the best too! read more

1. Fake eggs. Same fake eggs if not worse than Dunkin' Donuts. The omelet was premade and was most likely microwaved. 2. Ridiculously expensive for the food. We don't mind spending more for quality. This was FAR from quality. 2 people cost 41 bucks not including tip. 3. Plan on investing at least 30-40 minutes waiting for food. 4. Boring! We go all over Berks county and beyond for breakfast. The one redeeming quality is the coffee. The menu is limited and they do not serve a traditional breakfast. If you want a real breakfast do not go to this establishment. On a scale of 1 to 10 eggs, this is a 2. read more

B2 Bistro and Bar is really nice and has a classy vibe. The outside seating area is absolutely beautiful with a garden feel that is shaded and super comfortable. It is definitely the kind of spot where you just want to sit back and enjoy. The service was great, a little slow at times, but to be fair there was a big party so it was understandable. The menu is full of options which is always a win. We went for brunch and ordered lattes and they were so good. The foam and whipped cream on top were thick sweet and just amazing. We ordered the cinnamon bites as an appetizer but they never came which was disappointing. For entrees we had the Scramble Bowl and the Steak and Eggs. Both were delicious. The steak could have used a little more seasoning but it was still really good and definitely not a deal breaker. Overall we enjoyed it a lot. The food atmosphere and drinks all hit. 8/10 and definitely recommend! read more

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I came for lunch and I ordered the B2 burger cooked medium Rare. It came out cooked medium well. I told manager and bartender. Manager ordered me another burger this time cooked to perfection of medium rare. And with another order of fries. All at no charge. Hats off to the manager and staff to provide me with a satisfying meal and atmosphere. I shalt return. read more

Our server Nicholas was attentive and amazing. The food is delicious & as well as the drinks. Wish they had more speciality drinks available to choose from. Place is set in a historical industrial area and great parking lot for the restaurant. 100% recommend. read more

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We can here for Saturday brunch. Great open dining space largely centered around an island-style floating bar with huge garage style windows that are left open in the warmer months. Outdoor seating and private dining areas round out the space. The food and potions were hearty (I ordered the Farmer's Plate and was impressed with the multi-grain bread, thick-cut bacon, and crispy home fries), and the price was very reasonable. The staff were attentive and friendly and accommodated our request to be seated closer to the windows to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I'm very much looking forward to coming back to try the regular menu. read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Farmers Plate + fresh cut fruit (side) + black coffee - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Pleasant outdoor setting if it is a nice evening. Well behaved dogs welcomed. Sushi options were a nice surprise. Service was pleasant but another large party caused small delays. Cocktails and appetizers were excellent. The short ribs tasted more like chuck roast to me but that's just my opinion. read more

When here for a work dinner in a group of 4. This place is super cute and probably a great place to visit in the summer. We shared tuna nachos and I got the lamb tortellini special and it was delicious! Over server was nice and attentive. She went out of her way to ensure what was gluten free and not. read more

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Me and my best friend came for dinner tonight and had a pretty awful experience. We had previously came about a week ago or so and had an amazing dinner and the food was great. Tonight our waitress was so rude and condescending and it took her 24 minutes to bring us our check and even look or check on us. She also made everything we asked for seem like an issue so I felt bad even asking her or talking to her. When we spoke to a manager she expressed this has been an issue multiple times and that is pretty much where the conversation ended. I'm not really pleased with her response either considering we waited 1 hour and 45 minutes for two apps and a salad. Really frustrating. read more

Was seated in a space where it was too open, requested to be reseated. The response was not very friendly, it was an inconvenience for them to move us. Food was good,however, pricey. read more

Professionalism and respect for the patrons. The hostess was incredibly rude to me when I was trying to purchase a gift card today.

My wife and I had high hopes for this expansive eatery and bar. Once and done. Warehouse interior without the efficiency of supply chain. Slow inattentive service. Maybe too few servers? Food was expensive and mediocre. Combinations didn't quite work. Not a bad place but not good enough for a second try. read more

The place is such a vintage style restaurant which I love. The food there is amazing you have to try the cheesesteak egg rolls, the honey hot Brussels sprouts, and the bruschetta so amazing. They're really nice thing is that you can book a room at a reasonable price - $50 for a private event that holds about 20 people. read more

Brunch is what brought us here as we discovered the West Reading, PA. area. This seems like a popular spot, especially given its size & location. They've got a cool vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit inside at a table with bar stools. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The menu was one that offered something for everyone whether the mood was sweet, savory, brunch or lunch. Apparently, they serve dinner too. All in all everyone really enjoyed their delicious meals. They tasted as yummy as they looked. Free refills on regular coffee always makes me happy. Also they offer a very nice selection of specialty coffee drinks. We'd definitely come back again. read more

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Had the best of luck to actually visit and eat here 4 times out of the 9 days I stayed in Reading. We had dinner at the bistro one night, and brunch at the cafe three mornings later. It was a little confusing how the spots work because they are side by side and have different menus but the same entrance. Its popular so a reservation is recommended if you are going during busy times. We had dinner one night at the bistro and brunch and lots of coffee at the cafe. This place is the crown jewel of reading. It's got everything a restaurant should have. Impecable menu offerings, probably the best coffee in Reading, ample parking, ample seating, indoor seating, beautiful outdoor seating, great atmosphere, and the friendliest hostesses and waitresses. We couldn't help but come back! They make a lot of their syrups for their drinks and food in house which really sets them apart. I was really surprised by how well balanced their caramel was. Caramel tends to be really sweet but B2s was just right. They make their whipped in house too so it was really nice and heavy. Along with a lot of other delicious sauces like green salsa, chipotle crema, and lemonades. We had burgers the night we ate at the bistro and while my burger was overdone, the meat tasted so great that I didn't even mention it. They've got the best potatoes I've tasted which includes their truffle fries which are all individually seasoned. You don't have to worry that the bottom fries won't have any seasonings! Sushi meat was nice and fresh. Brunch menu was so good we tried something different each day and still had trouble choosing. Their chicken and waffles and lemon raspberry French toast was by far my favorite. Chicken was not overly breaded or oily, waffles had a hint of sweetness and their house made sricha and honey sauce gave it just the right amount of kick. The French toast came with a lemon raspberry filling, fresh caramel sauce and fresh whip. I forcefully shared this dish because I'd be delusional if I told you I finished all 6 slices. Their mimosarita drink was also like nothing I'd ever tasted and wish they'd offer it on tap or as a pitcher. Liv and Zoe were great and attentive the times they served us. Very friendly and Zoe was funny. I hope to see them again soon read more

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The service and food at this restaurant has gone downhill. Willing to take your money, but don't deliver satisfaction. We won't be back.

Love this place! Great menu selections. Awesome drinks & food. Friendly staff. Cool old building. read more

At first glance, this restaurant is very unique and inviting. The designer did a great job however, I think the employees are junking it up a little bit. There were many high chairs and cleaning supplies right inside the entrance and pamphlets, tacked to the walls and beams. A very uninviting, warning, sign, framed and blown up in the waiting area. You could see the service station area from our table. The front lobby area could be a lot more cleaned up and inviting, the menu sounded delicious and priced as if it was going to be quite gourmet. There is a whole page dedicated to sushi, so I thought it was going to be top quality; whenever I have ordered sushi from a high-end establishment all the ingredients were made to order or rice cooked very recently, tempura should be made to order. This was not the case. It reminded me of something that I could get at Guant supermarket, cold and not crunchy. The Stromboli, my significant other ordered was very underdone, and they put green peppers in it, which it did not state on the menu; and he happens to really dislike those. It also was quite small for the price. My tap micro brew bear was also flat. The outdoor area looks cute. It was snowing so we couldn't go see out to it. I would come back maybe to have some drinks outside, but the food is definitely not something worth trying a second time unfortunately. read more

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Sunday night around 7 pm, sitting at the bar. Name of the place is 52 BRISTO where a more proper name would be 52 Sports Bar. Sports bars are fine, but the name should represent the place. Bar fairly empty as you can see from the photos. Service extremely slow and the menu is all over the place with Mediterranean, Asian, UK, US, etc. I always thought, you can only do so many right! Food overall, fine but not a place I would go back to. read more

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The good: The soft pretzel was the best & that mustard was to die for. We made reservations, which was easy to do online and they were able to accommodate us much quicker than if we just tried to show up. The overall ambiance and atmosphere was busy but nice. My husband said his steak was cooked perfectly. The bad: The service was a little slow which was to be expected with how busy they were, and we had to ask our server for everything (like utensils, app plates, salt & pepper, etc.). There were times when our server wasn't around so we had to ask someone else for help. My fish and chips were basically inedible. It was all very gummy, as if the fish had been fried and reheated. We were put at the world's smallest table in a corner. It felt out of place and a little awkward. In conclusion: I would go back again to give it a try before I made any final decisions or recommendations to others! Solid 3. read more

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The food was fantastic... No matter what I ordered. The service was great, i sat at the bar and was always payed attention to.

The food was fine, but I witnessed an employee leave a bathroom stall and exit the restroom without washing their hands. The worst part is that this happened after I had already eaten my dinner. It's absolutely unacceptable and extremely concerning to see that level of hygiene at this establishment. Nasty! Will not be going back. Ever. read more

Excellent service! shout out to David. Great food and drinks. What a wonderful overall experience!

Ann our server made our night. Great service and food. Had the California roll and a meatball. Great sushi and the meatball was very tasty. Great atmosphere and great service. Good selection of NA beers too. read more

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Find myself going to B2 a lot more often for all the right reasons: great atmosphere, friendly service & delicious food. The huge diverse menu can take you in different directions even if you go 2 nights in a row! read more

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This is one of the only restaurants in down with continuous chef created plates. They rotate. The menu is not always the same. There are some that stay some newness. The flavor combinations are always enjoyable! read more

Very much enjoyed brunch there. Great food and menu choices. Service was good considering how crazy busy they were

One of our favorite go to places. Never had a bad meal or mixed drink. Love the atmosphere and menu. read more

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Would give 0 stars if possible I truly wanted this to be a memorable dining experience -- it was my friend's 23rd birthday, and I chose B2 Bar & Grill hoping for great food, fun drinks, and solid service. Unfortunately, what we got instead was a frustrating, poorly handled dining experience that left both of us disappointed and ready to leave before dessert even hit the table. Our server, Alexa, started off decently, taking our drink and food orders at the same time -- a Black Jack Lemonade, a Blood Rum Royale, Steak and Eggs, and Tres Leches Pancakes. That's where things immediately went downhill. After 17 minutes, only one drink (the Black Jack Lemonade) arrived. Alexa eventually returned to inform us -- very casually -- that there was no mint for the Blood Rum Royale. My friend, trying to roll with it, switched to a Tiramisu cocktail (their twist on an espresso martini). Within 30 seconds of that conversation, our food appeared... but the first drink had literally just hit the table. It took another 15 minutes before the second drink arrived -- by which time we were already halfway through our food. Not once did anyone stop by to apologize for the timing issues or check how anything tasted. No effort to pace the meal, no attempt to smooth things over. To make matters worse, the restaurant wasn't even busy. We watched as what looked like a manager made the rounds to several other tables, asking how their meals were -- but she completely skipped ours. It was honestly insulting. The food itself? Mediocre at best. The steak was lukewarm, the eggs under-seasoned, and the pancakes had that "day-old batter" texture -- spongy but bland. The drinks, when they finally did arrive, were passable but nothing you'd come back for. I wanted to show my friend a great time, and instead, we got a dining experience that felt careless and dismissive from start to finish. For a place that markets itself as a bar and grill with flair, B2 completely missed the mark on both hospitality and basic service flow. We won't be returning -- and I'll be sharing this experience so others don't waste their time or money. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch the other day. There were a few people at the bar and one other table that I could see, aside from us. They had a one page menu as well as a separate menu for drinks. The menu consisted of a lot of entrees and not a whole lot of lighter lunch fare so I opted for the pizza and my friend got a burger. We also ordered a side of truffle fries . My pizza was really great and fresh the perfect size for 1-2 people. The fries were okay, I just don't think I'm a huge truffle fan. My friend also really enjoyed her burger. We didn't get drinks but I'd be interested as some of them looked really good . I appreciate that they had ample parking and the building itself is older and huge , there's actually a small cafe next door and loft apartments above. It was really nice. We definitely got hit in the face with a strong smoke smell - like smoked food - which was a little overwhelming but went away. In the future I would avoid coming at lunch, they definitely only seemed to be serving lunch so that they could still make a profit while they're preparing for dinner. Our waitress was nice but service was slow because they were prepping for dinner. And when there are little to no customers it feels a little neglectful . She was apologetic but my friend and I lost a good chunk of our day. This place is really nice for the area and seems to be a big hit, they also have nice outdoor seating that my friend previously got seated in and really enjoyed. I'm sure it's a good dinner and weekend spot. read more

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I am leaving this review 5 years after my first review of this place . It was exquisite back then and even better now . Me and my mom came in for lunch today and our server Andrew was an absolute gem ! He made us feel so welcome . He made recommendations and truly made our experience wonderful . Mom had the lamb shank and she absolutely loved it . She can be picky so I was surprised when she ate the whole thing as the portion is pretty big . I had the wild boar pappardelle which was so delicious and flavorful . Next time we are coming back to try the sushi menu . At the end of the visit we wanted to adopt Andrew but didn't want to scare him away lol ‍. All jokes aside this place is my favorite read more

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I was traveling for work and had a free night. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a strawberry cider on tap and a pizza with the soup. Everything was quite tasty. Service was good. They had two bartenders behind the bar that were overall friendly. There are TV's above the bar with sports which adds to the lively atmosphere. read more

Went to brunch.... pancakes were served being cold and dry. Description of pancakes on the menu sounded delicious l! Very disappointed in the meal. read more

Totally disorganized. Took 10 minutes to get coffee after asking twice. Had to ask again for a spoon and a third time for cream and sugar which I requested when I ordered coffee. Food came out spread over 10 minutes so some were already finished, or ate cold food if they decided to wait for others. Food was okay but lack of service did it for our group. Too bad. We could use a scent place in the area. read more

My experience was different than most of the reviews here. First impression was good. It's a nice clean place and the staff at the front desk were attentive and welcoming. We sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks where the service and drinks were good. We looked over the menu while sitting there and I was surprised at the prices compared to the food coming out of the kitchen. It's an odd menu that doesn't seem to be cohesive in my opinion. The pizzas looked meh like they should be cooked more to be a little crisp looking. The burgers didn't look impressive and generally speaking the food wasn't presented on the plate well. We sat in the front room as a party of eight. The service was not great. Food came out at different times, mine not until maybe 20 minutes later. If the waiter had come back and checked on things he would have noticed. I don't mind spending this kind of money on dinner but I have higher expectations for the food and service. read more

It seems there isn't a separate listing for the attached Squawk Cafe, so I'll just leave it here as the kitchen is the same. Kinda bummed to give this review. I love trying out a new coffee spot, but I don't see myself going back. To be fair, I also find B2 Bistro expensive for what you receive, but it's cute, and the food isn't terrible. To start our waitress was a SWEETHEART. Lauren I think? I'm terrible with names so I'm sorry if that's wrong. But anyways. The dirty chai latte was incredibly flavorless and watered down. A go to for me, so I was bummed about that. Then the food. There's a handful of tasty sounding options, but for a cafe they are a bit pricey. I do appreciate that you can get the brunch menu from next door tho. The tots.... WUT magic is performed on these things prior to bringing them to the table?! And the ketchup aioli they're paired with is the perfect accompaniment. However, that didn't make me forget the short bleach blonde hair I found laying precariously on top of them before I dug in. Yes. Judge me. I still dug in. Listen, I was hungry. Leave me alone. My friend also found one on her plate tho. Much sad. I guess we're just disgusting humans. But I also have eaten dirt since I was ten so like.. whatever. Haven't died yet. Anyways, my plate was fine, but it was basic eggs and toast (their sourdough was delish, and I like that they don't butter it). We did inform the waitress at the end before asking for the check, in a very un aggressive manner, so much so I assume that we weren't comped anything. Which I suppose is fair, seeing as I still demolished the tots. Probably won't be back. Maybe still the bistro but that's been up for debate read more

B2 Bistro + Bar - Hair on top of taters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

This is a more upscale casual place to get some drinks with friends. The food is always very fresh slightly over priced but good quality. The drinks are great as well and the servers are very attentive. read more