Went here on New Years Eve. Made a reservation early in the day. I Ordered an item they had on the menu. The waitress brought out a half portion size of what I ordered. The waitress had said they have ran out of the item. I was baffled as to why she would not tell me that prior to ordering or even once she found this out. And then I ordered a drink from the wine list. The drink was not what I ordered. I then placed an order my entrée only for the waitress to say they do not serve that I say three strikes and you're out! Could not wait to get out of there! read more

Interesting local find! Food was amazing. Don't miss their onion rings served with a bbq-mayo sauce. My wife loved the beet and goat cheese salad. Chyna our bartender gave us sound advice on things not to miss. Very friendly bar crowd and off street parking! read more

Nice spot for a drink and casual food. Service quick and attentive, even though our lone server for lunch had many tables. Food was good, pretty standard gastropub food. Nice beers on tap. Looks like they have good specials and happy hour. Would stop again if in the area! read more

This was one of several trips here and the previous trips resulted in various ok experiences but this one was the best! The menu changed and perhaps so did the chef? We feel like we go places and then wonder why don't the cooks use salt? All the dishes tonight were seasoned very nicely! The Thai curry had a nice mild heat and was delicious. The hot honey mac and cheese with chicken had a much hotter heat but awesome too. The beer selection continues to be excellent and they also have pretty nice wine and cocktail selection. Some notable items: Tuesday night is dollar off IPA night, woohoo! They have small and large portion options in a few menu items, like this lots, yes I do. We sat at the bar which had plenty of large screen tvs with sports on. No politics, thank goodness!! The service was great and all the staff we encountered were friendly and engaging. I must admit the place was pretty empty, did that improve service and food quality? ‍ Parking can be tight when it's crowded, not a problem on a Tuesday! If you haven't been for a bit and had just an OK experience I would recommend giving it another try. Maybe on a Tuesday? read more

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Smash Burger and Fish and Chops were very good. Outside area with music was nice. Inside tends to be cold (bring a jacket). The staff were friendly and nice. read more

Holy heck! Everything that we had was delicious. We will definitely be back! Friendly service and a cute interior

**edited please read full commentary** This place has a beautiful ambiance, the food was unique... but none of it hit hard for me. The crab cake in particular fell incredibly flat (pun intended) in particular. We had the beer cheese pretzels for an appetizer which was good but not knock my socks off, my son had the smash burger and he said it was ok, the fries were great though. I had the crab cake and the sweet potato fries. I was happiest with the fries honestly, which doesn't say much. The bartender who served us was kind and helpful and the drink I ordered (a sangria style drink) was good but at $12 felt way overpriced. I probably wouldn't eat there again. *edit* Daniel (Chef and co-owner) has reached out to me to offer a refund on the crabcake and suggested my review appears dishonest because "'no where on the menu is there a single crabcake with fries on the side" and that they accommodated my request only to have me complain. I have declined his generous offer for a refund and will clarify my review here: My flat crabcake "order" was derived from a conversation with my server based on my desire to try as much of the menu possible and knowing I have a small appetite. I knew if I ordered the crabcakes on a standard order, much food would be wasted. Since there was no single crabcake option on the menu, I asked if we could be creative and strip the brioche crabcake sandwich, so I could try their "top selling" crabcakes without paying for a full order (if memory serves an order was $38-39? Vs $17 for the sandwich option... I've slept since we ate here so these numbers could be wrong but we're talking a significant difference in price) and I don't like wasting food (or money), since we are always traveling taking food home is not an option so that's how my "dishonest" review began. To their credit, they did modify their regular menu option which allowed me to try the crab cake as a stand alone, which I appreciate. When the crab cake arrived flat, I asked the server if all their crab cakes were flat/the same. She told me they were all like this. I was surprised because the shape was extremely unique. I could have completely understood how this particular one would be flat to accommodate the sandwich, but don't understand them all being this shape. When she told me they were all exactly like this, I decided it was important to share with my followers/those reading reviews because it was shocking and definitely not expected. I know reviews are important to this industry as they are to most businesses. While I appreciate Daniel's willingness to refund me and explain the reason for the shape/preparation, I feel it is important to keep my review as it was based on the experience we had that evening and the long discussion I had with our server. I eat at lots of different restaurants across the country and am a major foodie, so while I understand that my taste buds might be a bit overdeveloped in this particular instance (I'm admittedly a crabcake snob), the crabcakes were "sold" to me as one of their top sellers and I was not a fan of them. This may have been a once in a blue moon experience for them, but it is my honest review based on our experience. He did explain that the crab cakes are pan seared and broiled finished (which is my preferred method for preparing crab cakes) in order to preserve the most crab flavor. I appreciate them making the effort to make the best product/flavors but based on the crab cake I ate that evening and the rest of the meal, I will not change my review. Even now, looking back on the meal my son and I both remember the disappointment from both meals. I hope this clarifies that I was not disgruntled in any way, I do not review with malicious intent in anyway, however we were truly disappointed in the food after all the hype we had read and then walking into this cool place, especially after driving for 10+ hours that day and being truly hungry for a good meal. I do love that the owners are interested in making it right. I'm sure if we were local we would be able to allow them the chance to prove this review to be an exception. If we are ever in the area again we will give them a chance and will update from there. TLDR not terrible, great atmosphere, eh food, pricey, responsive owners (even if it was after the fact). read more

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I have been obsessed with a good smashed burger, every time I see one on the menu I give it a try. Craft 2700 has one of the best smashed burger I have ever tried. Only thing I would change is the sauce they put on is a bit sweet for me. read more

Outdoor dining on a beautiful patio. We ate here before the Reading Phillies game for an upgrade to ballpark food. Good choice! We got the appetizer crowd pleaser and chose hangover fries, potato skins, and bruschetta. Also split a beet salad topped with chicken because we eat healthy Highly recommend this place and will be back. Nice selection of craft beers and cocktails. Acoustic music in the evenings, karaoke at night. Friendly staff. read more

They are a Muhlenberg institution! Their food is great! They change up their menu often so there is always something new to try. It's so easy to make reservations on line too! read more

We really enjoyed our meals . We ordered the onion rings as an appetizer. Our beer was their own 2700 ipa. My husband had the hot honey wings and Mack and cheese for a meal, and I ordered the Caesar salad. Our server was friendly and very efficient! Will definitely go back. read more

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Great Experience! I believe this was their Grand Opening weekend. We had a party of 5. Called ahead (at about 3pm) to see if we could get a reservation for 6pm. As we thought, that was too short a time to actually believe we could get a table so we took the 8pm reservation. Totally understandable. So they suggested that we come earlier and have some drinks at the bar. Sure. A few of us are 'craft beer guys'. We did just that and had some really nice brews. Great selection, plus prompt and friendly bartenders. Our table was ready at 8pm, however I did have to ask if it was ready, instead of them telling us it was ready. No big deal. Food was quite delicious! Apps: Spinach Dip = Delicious!!! Loaded Pub Pretzel = seemed like the pretzel was made in house. Very soft texture. Seemed fresh. Chicken Wings (Cajun) = Not 'hot' Cajun. Very mild Cajun seasoning. Entrees: Shrimp and Grits = Terrific. Shrimp were PERFECT! Smash That Burger = DELICIOUS ....& messy. Hot Damn Chicken (friend had this I didn't taste it. Filet Mignon (Au Gratin Potatoes) (also a friend's dish but I did eat the mushrooms he didn't want and the flavor of the sauce was great.) However, he ordered the steak mid rare and came out medium/medium well. Overdone. Alyssa our server was very nice, friendly and present. Thank you, Alyssa. Atmosphere = Bright and buzzing! Why didn't I give Craft 2700 five stars? Just because it took about 40 minutes or so to get our appetizers. Had we not been loud chatterboxes and passed the time talking (and drinking) we certainly would've been upset and had we been just a table of two, just me and my wife and we sat there for that long, that would've been a real downer. But as it stands, I didn't really notice it. By the time I did notice it had been a while, the food was coming out of the kitchen. And the food was indeed worth the wait. I'm hoping that the kitchen gets faster/more efficient when they're busy. Overall 4Stars. Very much recommend coming here. We'll be back, for sure! read more

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We came to the soft opening to give the opening of this place a try. I know everyone is still learning and trying to perfect things. I do think this place could do exceptionally well if they make some changes. Right now I would say that this place is a 3.5/5. The place itself is beautifully done with the exposed brick. It's laid out well and there is also an outdoor space, which will be great in the summer. Our server was extremely nice, but you could tell she was overwhelmed. She was not overly familiar with food and struggled with drinks (she did mention she's not or drinking age). She struggled to keep up with refills and checking on us when things arrived. My husband and I both ordered drinks from the bar, which took exceedingly long. I was rather surprised given they had several bartenders on. The beer was cold and I enjoyed the fact they were offered in different sizes. My husband liked his mixed drink but felt bad asking the server was kind of bourbon they had. Our kids meals came out and the fries were not warm. We ordered the Buffalo blue wings and they were good. They were cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor. The mozza lunas were huge, but came out lukewarm. We also ordered the seafood medley, which I feel like could be presented better. The mussels were small. My husband ordered the beef sandwich and said it wasn't bad but the fries again were cold. I ordered the Nashville hot sandwich and I found it to lack spice. The chicken is not proportional to the roll and lacked the chipotle aioli. The sandwich could have used some homemade slaw as the avocado isn't something that pairs with this. My sweet potato fries were cold, over fried and I prefer the actual fry. I think servers will get better in time with menu and food. The food is okay but could use some more flavor and it should be coming out hot. I believe a manager stopped by to grab plates but never asked how anything was. I think the place could have been staffed better to achieve effectiveness. There should be a food runner and even a busser, especially if servers are given too many tables. It could cut down on lack of service and chaos. I will definitely be back in a few months to see the improvements. read more

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The Smash burger is fantastic with the sweet potato fries and the sweet dipping sauce

Excellent. Chyna is one of the bartenders in the area.on top of that great wings and the atmosphere is amazing.

Nice renovation from Freymoyers to 2700 Nice craft beer selection Somewhat expensive for bar food Do not get the bar beef for $16 it amounted to nothing more than a small amount of dried out beef reheated on a small toasted kieser roll Recommend Coventry Pub in Pottstown for a real bar beef sandwich photo included here read more

Craft 2700 At Freymoyer's - Real bar beef sandwich from Coventry Pub - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

On a few of my posts, I have prefaced them with my being a restaurant snob circa NYC. And no one can negate that NYC has some of the best restaurants in the world. So having moved to the Reading area just after the height of the pandemic, I lowered my expectations (apologies to those lifers in the area). So I found in order to find the kind of restaurant experience I was accustomed to, I had to travel to the Wyomissing area where there is a cluster of really good restaurants. So today being 08/01/23, my folks were looking to take me to a restaurant for my birthday. Originally we were going to go to one of the Wyomissing staples but for some reason, I wanted to explore more. Upon my search, the name of Craft 2700 came up. I took a look at the menu as well as picts. Scratched my head for a bit and wondered, where and what is this place? The menu images showed an eclectic variety of dishes that were so wonderfully presented I thought of framing them rather than eating them. It was a building I had passed by many times, wondering what it was as it seemed closed. So when I pulled into the parking lot, I wasn't sure what to expect. To say my jaw dropped when I walked in is an understatement. They clearly put a lot TLC into the internal architecture and a wonderful ambiance it is. But of course, as they say "the proof is in the pudding" (almost literally), I ordered the filet mignon and my folks had the braised short ribs and the shrimp & grits. When dishes came out, I also noted the wonderful presentation of the food, and in my head, I thought "Oh they have a real chef!" In a word "delectable". And as important to any great restaurant experience is the staff and customer service. Everyone was incredibly nice and accommodating. The cherry on top was one of the owners (also the executive chef) came out, introduce himself (Daniel Groff ) ", and spent some time chatting with us, sharing his passion for culinary arts and the inspiration behind some of his masterpieces. The genuine warmth and hospitality radiated from Daniel only heightened the overall dining experience. The filet mignon I ordered was cooked to perfection. The outer crust was delightfully seared, locking in the juices and providing a tender and succulent interior. Meanwhile, my folks couldn't stop raving about their dishes. The braised short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth tender, absorbing the rich and flavorful sauce that accompanied them. The shrimp and grits, a southern classic, was given a unique twist. The shrimp were plump and juicy and the grits were creamy and well-seasoned. I must also give a shoutout to Bri our server who couldn't be more friendly, attentive and gracious if she tried.. All in all, Craft 2700 is not just a restaurant, but a destination. It's a testament to what can be achieved when passion, skill, and a dedication to quality combine. As a self-proclaimed restaurant snob, I can confidently say that Craft 2700 not only met but exceeded my expectations in all aspects. It's a hidden gem in Reading and I can't wait for my next visit. If you're looking for a spectacular dining experience with impeccable service and culinary prowess, look no further than Craft 2700. I also forgot to mention they have an awesome patio area. read more

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The food was great. Our server was very kind and attentive. The live music was nice. It wasn't too loud like it sometimes is. We could still have a conversation. read more

Just don't. Six people at the bar and took forever to even get a menu. We were going to eat but afraid how long food would take. No one seemed to know what was going on. read more

Love the atmosphere at Craft 2700. We have dined a few times and always had a good experience. The menu is great. Food has always been great. As well as service from wait staff and bar. read more

The food,service and atmosphere was awesome. We have been there at least twice and we have nothing bad to say!!!

Stop reading this and just go here. I'm happy. Spouse is happy. 4 year old is happy. I had the chicken roulade, spouse had short ribs, kid had hot dog. 12/10 recommend. Bring your wallet. The food is worth every penny. P.s. don't forget to leave room for desert ;) read more

Food was great, or so I was told by the other 3 people in my party. I would suggest a few more vegetarian entrees on the menu! The atmosphere is new and cool. However, you need to come up with a policy to quiet unruly guests. This time it was 4 "ladies" who ruined everyone's evening. I can tell you all about the trip they are planning to Dewey Beach. But I couldn't hear anyone at my table! It wasn't just my table that was annoyed. We heard other people exiting the premise when we did, all sighing a relief or some such comment of glee to be away from the women who honestly were true LOUDMOUTHS! And I am being polite. The service was excellent and bless their hearts for getting our orders correct over the explosive noise! Bring earplugs. They were having a great time and I am sure they will return! read more

Yelp doesn't allow me to give 4.5 stars so I'll just round up. I've been here three times now, once on the soft opening and 2 times after. Every experience has been consistently good. The food is a bit pricey for the area, if you compare it to a lower end bar(there isn't much in the area besides fast food). But this place is not a lower end bar. It would in my mind be a solid competitor in the Philly area where there are a lot of higher end places. It's a quality environment, quality service, and quality food. read more

The atmosphere was great, music wasn't too loud. The service and food was excellent. Definitely would recommend it. read more

Craft 2700 At Freymoyer's - Smash Burger with Sweet Potato Fries - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Met friends here for dinner had a great time and good food. Stay away from the whiskey sampler is not good and I am an Avid whiskey drinker. Will be back again read more

Great food, excellent service and a comfortable atmosphere. Get the SMASH BURGER you wont be disappointed!

Food is great. Love the servers and Kristen. However, the bartender is rude with attitude. Sat at the bar and waited 10 minutes. Had to ask to order drinks. She then came by and removed dirty glasses and trash without greeting us. Almost 10 more minutes went by and again did not acknowledge us with a greeting , just asked us what we wanted to drink and was walking away while asking me what I wanted in my drink. When our table was ready, the hostess told us our drinks would be put on our dinner bill. The Rude with Attitude bartender insisted we pay her at the bar. Did she think we were going to tip her? read more

stopped for a lite lunch- old fashioned was terrible. Dirty martini wasn't dirty and tasted watered down. workers and vestibule stank from marijuana. This was at 3pm on a Saturday. Food was average, only had appetizer. Went to pay and found additional 3% charge for credit card . My tip for bartender would be to advise customers of extra charge for credit card payment And learn how to make mixed drinks. Very disappointed, won't be back. read more

Owner asked for recommendations- label it and put it into order. The flight had no labels and based on the strong flavor of one it didn't match the order in the menu. Edited 12/30/23 to answer question: the whiskey flight should be labeled or at least have the server know which is which. The point of a flight is to know which item you are drinking. read more

The restaurant was recommended by a friend. I no longer live in the Reading area and was looking for a place to have a steak and spend time with family remembering my Dad on his birthday. Wasn't sure what to expect since it seemed to be mostly a bar type atmosphere. I was told that they had steak and the salmon was great. Well, EVERYTHING we ordered was great. The ribeye cooked to perfection my sister-in-law had the salmon it did not disappoint, and the loaded fry app was terrific. We met Chef Dan who was open and excited about this restaurant and food in general. Thank you for a great meal!!!! read more

We were able to easily make reservations for a Friday evening. We were seated as soon as we arrived. It was pretty busy but not overwhelming. Our table was in the bar area so our server was also bartending. My husband ordered the braised short ribs and I had the salmon. The short ribs were tasty but not nearly as tender as was expected. The salmon was cooked just right but a tad underseasoned. Luckily everything was ok because our server didn't really pay much attention to our table. We were given our check without asking if we wanted more drinks or dessert. I guess she just assumed we were done. Overall, we enjoyed the meals but were not wowed by anything. Would we go back? Sure. But it's not at the top of our list. read more

Attended the soft opening and everything was great! For a restaurant that just opened with brand new staff and was jam packed with customers, I was surprised at how well they handled everything! My Nashville hot chicken was great, and the wings have been some of my favorite I've had in a while. Drinks were so yummy - my favorite was the strawberry spritz! Can't wait to be back here soon!! read more

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Excellent burger and the sweet potato fries with caramel honey syrup was amazing. Beer was tasty and lots of drink options. It was a little dark in the dinning area but the bar was nice with multiple tv's for watching the games. read more

Food was acceptable and the service was fine but the food was too expensive. Several people in our party had the same observation... food was just OK, that they had been wanting to try the place, that the dining area was really attractive, and the patio was nice but the food was really overpriced. read more

The steak poive was very red inside even though I ordered it medium well. it was also very chewy. We were there with 2 friends and didn't want to hold everyone else up while our meat was "put back on the grill ", the suggestion from the server . I took it home to possibly cook at home. very expensive dinner to have to cook it myself. read more

Stopped by on Saturday evening with my wife and a friend. They did a nice job with the remodeling. We sat indoors, there is a large outdoor bar in the back on a lower level then the main bar. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, we had attempted to get on the wait list through Yelp, but the restaurant never received it, lucky for us, it wasn't busy and we were seated right away. Looking at the menu....there is not much there! A two sided menu, front is food, back is drinks. No kids menu for those that would be taking their littles! I will say $16 for a Bar Beef and no sides is too steep. The sandwich was good, but not $16 good! My wife got the fish and chips $22. It was one piece of fish and a plate of fries, again not worth $22! They say fresh cut fries, they are not fresh cut! They LOOK like fresh cut fries, but definitely are previously frozen! Our friend that was with us used to work at AT&T and frequently went there after work (back in the day), said the beef was good, but not like the original! You could get Au jus with the original, they didn't even offer it for the new one! The menu is small and no prices for drinks or for sides. I will probably go back, but not frequently! There are a lot of other local places with just as good if not better food and better prices! read more

A great random yelp search find! Very fresh and renewed establishment. Food was excellent, serviced for lunch at the bar, Arianna's service was great! It was quiet and not as busy as I would expect so the ambiance was solid too. read more

The food and service were superb. We dined outdoors, and although it was raining, we enjoyed dining outside. We will definitely return again. read more

Very nice. Good food, good atmosphere! I will definitely go again. They did a lot of work there.