There are many places in Berks County that can lay claim to being farm-to-table. Local restaurants often partner with our area farms and producers to provide the freshest ingredients.
What’s less common is a local farm opening their own eatery. But that’s exactly what Deep Roots Valley Farm did when they opened Deep Roots Cafe in West Reading.
Deep Roots made its debut in February 2026, taking over the former Trish’s Specialty Cheesecakes on 6th Avenue. It makes it one of the few West Reading eateries that’s not on Penn Avenue, but it’s just a half-block away, with parking on either side of the street and the public parking lot across the street.
The cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday, and I made my way on a Thursday morning for breakfast. One table was taken up when I arrived, but three or four were full by the time I left. The cafe sits in a townhouse setting.
The front door takes you onto the right hand side with the order counter and drink coolers. A small bench is available for waiting by the front window.
I ordered at the counter and took a seat at one of the tables for two in the dining area to the left. The walls are filled with photos of farm animals as plants hang above the windows. There’s a second room behind it, with a larger round table.
My breakfast actually arrived first. It was a plate of biscuits and gravy. While a more traditional version of the dish was available, I went with the chorizo sausage gravy. The smoked paprika from the chorizo gave the dish a slightly orange hue and – along with the other spices – gave it a nice kick. It wasn’t too spicy to handle, just that extra heat that chorizo is known for.
The biscuits were hearty, more square-shaped than rounded, with lots of flaky layers. They soaked up the gravy nicely while also toning the spice down just a little.
My drink arrived just after my meal. As much as I love chai lattes, my chai didn’t do much to tone down the heat or to help me recover. The chai is a little on the spiced side, itself. The presentation was very nice with a mug that was partially dusted with cinnamon.
Unfortunately, it was a little too much milk and not enough chai so the drink tasted a bit watered down. However, I made another visit just to try the chai. This time the proportions were right. If you like a spiced chai, it’s a decent option. But if you’re more into sweet drinks, this one isn’t for you.
Overall, though, I was impressed by the cafe. The dining space was cozy, the food was good, and the price was reasonable. My biscuits and gravy cost $10 while my drink was $6.
I’m sure I’ll be back at Deep Roots Cafe again. I want to try their “biscuit bombs,” biscuit hand pies filled with meat, egg and cheese. And it’s a nice space to enjoy a meal, get some work done or just hang out.
And you won’t find farm-to-fork meals like this at any other coffee shop.
BCE Rating
Food: Good
Ambiance: Very Good
Service: Very Good
Price: $
Deep Roots Cafe
22 N. 6th Street
West Reading, PA 19611
