Reading, Pennsylvania Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on closed down restaurants in Reading, Pennsylvania, a vibrant city with a population of 216,424 located in the heart of Berks County. Known for its thriving arts scene and beautiful parks, Reading has seen numerous dining establishments come and go over the years. Here, we explore the stories behind those that have permanently closed, along with those that have temporarily closed or are in the process of shutting down. Join us as we reflect on the culinary heritage of our community.

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Good Life Organic Kitchen, Berks – Reading – 2395 Lancaster Pike
2395 Lancaster Pike
Reading, PA 19607
Status: Closed Permanently
Reading Country Club by ViVA Catering – Reading – 5311 Perkiomen Ave
5311 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
Status: Closed Permanently
No – Reading – 1701 Kutztown Rd
1701 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19604
Status: Closed Permanently
Fields Kitchen + Bar – Reading – 901 Hill Ave
901 Hill Ave
Reading, PA 19610
Status: Closed Permanently
Canal Street Pub and Restaurant – Reading – 535 Canal St
535 Canal St
Reading, PA 19602
Status: Closed Permanently
Bixler’s Lodge – Reading – 1456 Friedensburg Rd
1456 Friedensburg Rd
Reading, PA 19606
Status: Closed Permanently
Mezcal’s – Reading – 150 N 6Th St
150 N 6Th St
Reading, PA 19601
Status: Closed Permanently
Wild Sage Coffee & Kitchen – Reading – 731 Washington St
731 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
Status: Closed Permanently
Closed – Reading – 724 Franklin St
724 Franklin St
Reading, PA 19602
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Reading – 5411 Perkiomen Ave
5411 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
Status: Closed Permanently
Thai Cuisine – Reading – 502 Eisenbrown St
502 Eisenbrown St
Reading, PA 19605
Status: Closed Permanently
Effie’s Charcoal Chef РReading Р3223 Perkiomen Ave
3223 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
Status: Closed Permanently
Sofrito Gastro Pub – Reading – 220 Douglass St
220 Douglass St
Reading, PA 19601
Status: Closed Permanently
Abigail’s Tea Room – Reading – 1441 Perkiomen Ave
1441 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19602
Status: Closed Permanently
Bad Biscuit Company – Reading – 16 Columbia Ave
16 Columbia Ave
Reading, PA 19606
Status: Closed Permanently
Salazar Cocina – Reading – 440 Lehigh St
440 Lehigh St
Reading, PA 19601
Status: Closed Permanently
Chi-Chi’s – Reading
1085 Woodland Rd
Reading, PA 19610
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's, located at 1085 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, closed in 2004. It was later occupied by Charlie Brown's and is currently Longhorn Steakhouse.