Got to love an American breakfast joint. Such a great little diner with great food and great service. Has a homie feel with the chipped coffee mugs and China plates. 70s retro neon lighting around the facia gives it that old diner look and the inside ambiance is just as good. Gotta love comfort food! read more

The American Diner - Weekend special meat lovers omelette. So good! - Diners Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

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Came here at 2 AM on Sunday. Waited for food for an hour. Never received our food. We only received our drinks and one small soup. Several people around us have been waiting as well and still did not get their food. We eventually left as we were exhausted and got tired of waiting. The other group of people left as well without getting their food. read more

Delicious food building was a little out dated but the food made up for that the service was slow but they were packed ambiance was like 70s style read more

Let me start this by saying that I used to work here for a few months, and it's definitely the worst place I've ever worked at. I was a server and I was great at my job, but at some point, the boss hired a dishwasher who was nice at first, but one day, for literally no reason, he threatened to harm me physically and was homophobic towards me. Despite me being mature and talking to the boss directly about that incident, all that happened was a dumb meeting and him not being fired. Later, in another shift, I was in the kitchen and he called me a "stupid homo", while there were other servers around who witnessed this. One server, bless her heart, stood up for me, but ended up getting sent home because the boss "didn't want drama" and we had another useless meeting. Despite these meetings, I still had to bend over backwards to try to do my job while also trying to avoid getting harassed by a coworker. I felt unsafe and terrible every time I worked and that's why I quit the way I did. Afterwards, the boss told me she knew that I was in the right, but yet, why did she not fire him immediately? I worked at the place longer than that dishwasher, so I automatically had seniority. If the boss wants to respond, she can, go right ahead, she knows I'm right. read more

Very disorganized staff. The wait for anything is insane. One staffer spilled my orange juice all over the table, and my coffee mug had old lipstick on it! To top it off the food was terrible! will never go back and it doesn't even deserve 1 star read more

We had a great meal here! Very standard diner. We got breakfast. Everything was perfect. Friendly staff. This place was exactly what we wanted. read more

The pancakes weren't fluffy, they were flat and a little over cooked. The staff was ok but could have been friendlier, other than that's it in a great location. read more

I came here about a quarter of 11am with intentions on getting some breakfast specials that I know every diner runs till 11am. As soon as I get seated the menus are already in the table, I reach to take a peak and the waitress is trying to swap them out for lunch. I told her no thanks we are here for breakfast specials and ready to order. She takes our order and the breakfast comes out lightning fast. I ask for Tabasco and she disappeared. The potatoes and sausage if that's what you call that were disgusting and the cheapest I've ever encountered. I get the check only to realize that the waitress charged me full price. Bottom line... keep an eye on your check, I'd like to believe that it was an accident but I seriously doubt it... I'll never come here again and now I know why I haven't been here in years. read more

This diner used to be a really great place to eat, now it has become the biggest disappointment to hit the streets since the Fiat. The food is hit or miss - mostly miss. In my most recent visits, the home fries were as crunchy as potato chips, the bacon cheeseburger my daughter ordered was served minus the bacon, and the food is generally over salted. The servers, no offense, look like they have walked the tracks. If the food isn't enough to turn your stomach, having it served by waitstaff who look like they just left a detox center, will do the trick. I'll spend my money at Crossroads, 5th Street, or Temple Diners. Better food, and wait staff that don't look skeevy. read more

When you see this quaint little 50's style Diner...keep driving. I was drawn in by the classic decor, at first planning to order a cheeseburger and fries to go with my chocolate shake, but when the shake came in a small plastic glass, the kind most restaurants use for their water cup, I realized this would not be the authentic experience I had been expecting. I noticed that the dinner specials all touted a soup and salad bar. Attempting to roll with what appeared to be the diner's strengths, I ordered this along with the prime rib and mashed potatoes. The soup, new england clam chowder, was a shade of brown and tasted about as good as it looked. The salad, of which there wasn't any until I brought this to the waitress' attention, was very basic, offering only a few options to add on to the starting mix besides dressing. The mix included a few shredded carrots and red cabbage, but no way to add more. The prime rib, which I ordered medium, was well done and bland. The mashed potatoes, powdered of course, tasted bad even by powder standards. Now I don't cook; I just don't know how. So when I say that I could have done a better job, I want you to understand the gravity of that statement. The diner did appear clean and sanitary, which is the only reason why it gets two stars instead of one. Now to be fair, I haven't tried their breakfast, which other reviews seem to praise, but a 24-hour diner needs to be able to make dinner too. Making sure the food is not overcooked is a bare minimum. More to the point, they need to be able to deliver on the retro experience their decor promises. Something as simple as playing 50's music, or serving shakes in a tall glass (made of glass) can go a long way. read more

Be it a coffee before you head off to a rough day participating in the workforce, a quick half sandwich and fries at lunch, dinner, or a midnight craving, the West Reading Diner has you covered. Genuine authenticity, as rare as it is today, surrounds all facets of the WR diner experience. Rivaled only by the neon sign coupled with that classic diner feel is the deliciousness of each menu item. As a breakfast fan I worship the eggs, hash browns and rye toast, and the scrapple is perhaps the best in the county. The WR diner is a must visit for a quick bite, late night snack, as the staff will greet you with a smile no matter the time of day. read more

The American Diner - Water w lemons are on point - Diners Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

I haven't been here in about 2 yrs, because the last time ants, Flys and roaches called this place home. So during arts in the streets festival I thought I'd give it another chance. Was I wrong! I should have kept walking. My girlfriend ordered western omelet, home fries, bacon...me Louisiana panini, and our son over medium eggs hash browns and bacon. None of us came near finishing our food. The flavor or should I say lack there of, was enough to push the plates away. The waitress picked up a piece of bacon that fell onto her serving tray, with her fingers, and put it on my girlfriends plate. Eww! The home fries turned out to be hashbrowns, sent that back. Gahh!! How is this place still in business? Does nobody have tastebuds??? Clean the sticky menus and the window sills too please! read more

The American Diner - Unfinished home fries and breakfast plate - Diners Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Only person in the restaurant and food took long time for arrival.it used to be called west reading dinner that had 60's feel with nickle juke boxes on buthe table,not anymore. For desert I ordered pie. It was very stale.twice I mentioned to waitress and manager to no avail. I still got charged and left it after a few bites. An old favorite that I won't be returning too. You should not also read more

Yes, this is a Diner but fast and friendly service. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. Nothing fancy. A lot of selections. They even offer pancakes with ice cream. read more

I grew up in West Reading and I used to love the dinner. The only reason this gets 2 stars is that the food is still good. The service how ever was awful. My girlfriend and I went around 11pm. Our waitress seemed very rushed and jumpy. Our plates hadn't been on the table a full 30 seconds and our server brought us our check. She didn't ask for deserts, if we wanted any thing else, she just brought the check right over. Then she was talking about spirits and some pretty weird stuff. Management, you might want to drug test your employees read more

Great authentic Pennsylvania diner. I love that 50's look. However, it was nice to see that the interior was period looking but clean and up to date. Staff were warm and friendly and were attentive. Food was typical diner fare with the addition of some great belly busting specials including steak and eggs. I opted for a more local choice of egg sandwich with pork roll and a side of Scrapple. Deelish! read more

Poor quality of food, subpar service Ex. Lettuce salad (brown, tarty) , soup (clam chowder) flavorless. Cornbeef Reuben ( subpar better at Arby's ) for the cost not worth, try other establishment read more

My friend and I were looking for a breakfast spot to grab something before our women's conference. We saw the diner and went. So glad we did. When we went in they let us pick our booth, and a waitress came a short time later. The staff was friendly. The portion sizes were huge and the food was really good. It was a great find! I had pancakes, eggs and bacon. I could not eat off my pancakes. We were in and out of there before you knew it. read more

It's a diner. Standard items on the menu. Son had a burger and fries Husband had the panini Ruben and onion rings - he loved it - I had eggs, sausage and home fries - it was good. The place was pretty busy at 12:30pm and we were seated I believe before anyone could properly clean the table. The seats had sticky syrup and there was food on the floor underneath the table. Yuck. On a positive note our waitress was super nice! She was on her game and very attentive. read more

Went with a friend from work last night. I've been having stomach issues sadly so I only ordered French Toast but it was so good! I sadly didnt get to finish because I was full- again thanks to my stomach issues. The waitress and the lady running the register were very kind! I'll definatly have to come back again and try something different next time~ read more

This is a place you want to like. It looks classic. It's clean. You want basic food to be great or have a novel twist. This is not that place. Gruff hostess seats you by the bathroom. Your waitress grunts at you then argues with someone who appears to be the cook. Then she criticizes him to another waitress, while they hover next to your table. Coffee is good. Greek omelet more like scrambled eggs with Greek things. Bill slapped down. Here ya go, get me outta here! read more

My friends and I decided to stop by this diner... not our best choice. We ordered pancakes, waffles and French toast all with fruit, turned out to be preserved fruit aka diabetes on a plate (no offense to people with diabetes). My friend ordered just strawberry and they put blueberries on it as well. She was very disappointed. My other friend ordered what was supposed to be a melted ham and cheese on a croissant, instead he got cold government cheese and ham!! The waitress was very nice, when she decided to show up at the table. The only thing I truly recommend from this place is the chocolate milk (only because I highly believe it is not made there!), even the water was mediocre. Never coming back! read more

After a rough night of too many Lord Chesterfilds and other drinks, there was need for "that breakfast." I found it here!! The food is just want you need when you are feeling a little rough around the edges. The best was the fresh baked pastries. I went with the apple danish. They also have jukebox in each booth for you to have your own personal soundtrack with your hangover breakfast. read more

The American Diner - The sign of a hangover helper. - Diners Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

closed by health department on 9/27/17 because of gross facility and insect /rodent issues and from PA inspection site: Inspection Violations: 9/22/2017 WEST READING DINER 411 PENN AVE WEST READING, PA 19611 610-376-5565 46.102 Explain Code Inspector Comments --The Person in Charge does not have adequate control of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by the on-going pest control issues. read more

To be frankly honest, I've never been disappointed coming to this diner. Its clean, the servers are friendly and their coffee is better than the mud you get at other diners. I was there last weekend and got the Belgian waffles. They were hot, fluffy and had a vanilla-y taste. Served with three containers of syrup and a cup of butter. Perfect! Like other Yelpers, I just wish they had more to offer instead scrambled eggs prepared 20 different ways.. read more

Used be west readung diner. They got shut down because they had cockroaches and mice. The food is decent but not anything to talk about. Prices are ok. Staff is hit or Miss. read more

Late night dive dinner. Don't expect anything other than very basic service and quality. Also- Heavy police presence and they love to pull people over. Seem to be able to "smell alcohol" from the other side of town, Extremely Petty. read more

I'm not much of a breakfast person and they were happy to make a burger and fries in the morning. The only down side, they don't really tell you what is extra until you see the bill. I didn't mind paying extra for cheese on my bacon burger but it would have been nice to know it wasn't included. I've been here a few times and will be back! read more

Mediocre food, mediocre prices. Tastes like not caring...keep walking and find somewhere else to eat.

Worst place I've ever been! Service was horrible she didn't clean the table and charged us for an extra coffee we didn't even order. The food was terrible, the pancakes tasted like batter, the hash browns weren't cooked and the eggs were disgusting. We took one bite of everything and decided to get the check. We basically ate nothing and they still charged us $18. It's dirty and gross so don't eat here. read more

I've eaten here many a time over the last years of living in the area. The thing about diners (at least this diner) is...order diner food! Breakfast is awesome (all day) - burgers are great. I wouldn't go here expecting a unique experience (service or food) but they are consistent. Will definitely continue to come here and enjoy with friends and family! ps - the dessert is ALWAYS good. read more

Out of a couple starters. Quesadilla was a grease pond. French fries tastes like fish and Rubin a wet mess. My wife's eggs where good. Would pass in the future. read more

An average but more than acceptable dining experience. My fiancee and I stopped here partly to take advantage of the diner's 24-hour status (it was after nine at night when we dined there). The food was pretty good, service was fast, and the place looked immaculate. A very handy place to eat. read more

Cheap eats, but I would never go back here. Even starving at 2am, the food just wasn't acceptable. Everyone makes fun of Waffle House, but at least the food is cooked to order. My breakfast had soggy bacon, the sausage was undercooked and still pink in the middle. How scary is that and the pancakes were so stiff and probably precooked and microwaved to warm them up. At least the water tasted ok. I guess the next time I am hungry in Reading late at night, I will just go to Wawa. read more

Visited for lunch while shopping. To call this place mediocre is too high of a compliment. You can delete the single star. Place was clean, service ok. I had a fishman's special sandwich which was horrid. Roll was stale with a small piece of fish that was cut in half to try to make it look bigger over a thrown handful of three day old iceburg lettuce. My companion had a hamburger that was lukewarm and greasy. Coffee tasted like brown water. Not recommended and I will never eat here again. read more

Not too great. Just ok if you don't have another choice. My salad had so much dressing it was swimming in it.

I've been going to this diner since it was called the West Reading diner. This is the first time I have been inside since the name change. Service was excellent and food was outstanding just like before! Inexpensive too! read more

Good consistent diner food! If you like diners, this is your place. Service is good. Salad bar could use some help.

Went for breakfast was a short walk from my hotel. Exactly what you want in a dinner and the staff was so friendly. Hate I did not try this place out earlier in my trip. Not sure about other meals but def stop in for breakfast in you are close. read more

Back in high school, my buddies and I used to go to the West Reading diner all the time! Glad to see not much has changed to our beloved hangout. The breakfast foods are always well-prepared and satisfying, but like at any diner, I would recommend strictly sticking to the breakfast menu rather than venturing into the "lunch" and "dinner" options. The venue never fails to conjure the ambience of a classic 50's diner, fully equipped with 24 hour service, and waitresses with larger-than-life personalities. read more