Chef Alan's - Reading

To transform West Reading into what it is today, it was essential to establish key establishments as foundational pillars around which the community could devel... read more To transform West Reading into what it is today, it was essential to establish key establishments as foundational pillars around which the community could develop. Chef Alan’s American Bistro stands out as one of those foundational anchors.

Good food fair price, this place has been in area for some time. Food and service made me wonder why we stayed away so long. Look forward to going back for the... read more Good food fair price, this place has been in area for some time. Food and service made me wonder why we stayed away so long. Look forward to going back for the Easter brunch.

Fish and chips were very good--the fish was cooked perfectly, moist and flakey, and the 'chips ' turned out to be waffle-cut fries which were also perfectly coo... read more Fish and chips were very good--the fish was cooked perfectly, moist and flakey, and the 'chips ' turned out to be waffle-cut fries which were also perfectly cooked and salted. Glad I had malt vinegar at home though since it did not come with it. Caesar salad was a little heavy on the dressing but I did not ask for it on the side so I guess that 's a little bit on me. The chicken on the salad was very good though. My wife said the California avocado burger was probably the best she 's had since we moved here a little over a year ago. My mother-in-law reports that the chicken tenders were perfectly cooked, moist and very, um, tender. We 're all too full to try the cheesecake right now but it looks pretty good as well. Our order was delivered by DoorDash. No issues to report. Prices seemed pretty reasonable, and the preparation time (at least on a Wednesday evening) was faster than expected. We will be ordering from Alan 's again, thanks!

So I was looking for a new place to try in Reading, PA for lunch and Chef Alans came up in my search. It wasnt bad. My burger was very tasty. The thick cut baco... read more So I was looking for a new place to try in Reading, PA for lunch and Chef Alans came up in my search. It wasnt bad. My burger was very tasty. The thick cut bacon did not let me down. It really complemented the burger rather than just become part of theburger. The french fries were not crunchy and over cooked. They were hot crispy and still held its fluffiness in thepotato. One of the reviews that I saw talked about the coleslaw. So I made sure to try it. I was not impressed at all. When Iasked for more dressing she told me that she makes it fresh. I will definitely say that it was fresh but it did not have thecoleslaw taste. It 's literally tastes like eating raw cabbage. While it wasn 't my favorite I won 't order it again but everythingelse was filling. As always trying to find parking in Downtown Redding is not easy but there is a parking lot right next toit. It was a good try but it wasnt it for my taste. I would say that Chef Alans Restaurant did not stop on the portion sizesor the quality of food. You really did get fresh ingredients and a quality meal.

Food was bad and the place inside looks very rundown. Looks like the place has not been touched up in 20+ years City was very crowded that night but place was e... read more Food was bad and the place inside looks very rundown. Looks like the place has not been touched up in 20+ years City was very crowded that night but place was empty. Felt like a restaurant that should be on Kitchen Nightmares.