Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or just a snack, some of the best food in Bekrs County can be found at our cafes and coffee shops. We’ve found a lot of good places to grab a coffee or tea and a bite to eat. Read about them here:

overhead view of sweet cream pancakes topped with a pad of butter and dusted with powdered sugar from Cafe Folino in Temple, PA

Review: Cafe Folino – Temple

Cafe Folino has been a favorite of mine since it opened in 2024. I checked out the new Temple location and found it's just as good.

white coffee cup with a drink dusted with cinnamon on one half

Review: Deep Roots Cafe – West Reading

From the owners of Deep Roots Valley Farm, West Reading's Deep Roots Cafe is a true farm-to-fork eatery.

plate with half a grilled cheese panini and a cup of tomato soup

Review: Crave Cafe – Sinking Spring

After more than 10 years, Crave Cafe is still one of our go-to lunch spots for paninis, soups and flatbreads.

wicker chairs set up around round tables with teal tops

Review: Sweetie’s Back Porch Cafe – Oley

Opening in the fall of 2025, Sweetie's Back Porch Cafe brings a true coffee shop feel to the Oley Valley.

Curved rectangular black serving tray with a white bowl filled with potatoes and cheese topped with aioli and a small glass dish with strawberries and blueberries from White Magnolia Coffee Co in Frystown, PA

Review: The White Magnolia Coffee Co.

The western Berks County village of Frystown is an unlikely location for a great coffee shop, but The White Magnolia Coffee Co. is worth the drive.

overhead view of a square plate with two halves of a sausage, egg and cheese panini with one half on top of the other

Review: Rooted & Grounded Cafe

Serving breakfast and lunch (and a delicious chai), Rooted & Grounded Cafe in Kenhorst is a cozy coffee shop with good food and good vibes.

plate of French toast with two cups of syrup and orange wedges next to a plate of homefries and a to-go cup of coffee. Behind it all is part of a computer screen

Review: Cloud 9 Cafe

A restaurant doesn’t need to be flashy to be good. I ask three basic questions when I visit a restaurant for the first time: is the food good, is the service solid, and is it a location where I would …

order counter and blue tables at Rollie's Place in Reading, PA

Review: Rollie’s Place

Rollie's Place is a truly accessible cafe serving the highest quality food to all.

Review: Queens’ Cafe – CLOSED

A visit to Queens' Cafe in Wyomissing, a vibrant coffee shop inside the Riverfront Federal Credit Union, for a weekday brunch.

sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on bun made of waffled hash browns next to a cup of coffee

Review: Reading Coffee Company

The new cafe at Reading Coffee Company features more than drinks – including waffled hash brown breakfast sandwiches