Restaurants that closed in 2024

Emily’s
Mohnton

Emily’s, the fine dining restaurant along Route 10 in soutern Berks County, has closed after 20 years under the current ownership. New Year’s Eve was the final night for dinner at the historic restaurant in the former Beckersville Post Office. The location will get new life in 2025 as Emily’s Event Venue with a focus on private events with Catered with GRACE (Greater Reading Academy for Culinary Education). The venue will also hold public events with live music on select Friday nights.

Munchiez Cafe
Shillington Farmers Market

One year after opening, Munchiez Cafe has closed. The cafe had been open in the Shillington Farmers Market since November 2023. The last day was on December 28. According to their social media posts, Munchiez will continue as a food truck, which is how the business got its start.

Plaza Azteca
Boyertown

Plaza Azteca’s Boyertown location closed its doors as of October 18. The restaurant took over the former Greshville Inn in 2021. It closed in November of the same year because of septic issues and finally reopened in April 2023. Plaza Azteca still operates three Berks County locations: Wyomissing, Mt. Penn and Blandon.

Maverick Sports Bar
Pennside

A little more than a year after taking over the former Klinger’s on Carsonia in Pennside, the Maverick Sports Bar is closed. The restaurant’s last day was October 13. The location did not stay empty for long as Klinger’s has once again taken over the business, this time operating as the Carsonia Park Grill & Bar.

Latin Taste
Wyomissing

Latin Taste, located in the Berkshire Mall Food Court, closed its doors in late 2024. The last post on the stand’s social media was in September. A new restaurant, Pollo’s Don Juan 2, opened in December, though more than half of the food court remains empty.

Beer Wall on Penn
West Reading

A staple of West Reading for more than five years, Beer Wall on Penn closed at the end of September. When it opened, Beer Wall was unique for its self-pour drafts. Restaurant Blackbird, a new restaurant from the owners of FRESH, opens in 2025.

Briano’s Italiano
Mohnton

One of three Italian restaurants in Mohnton, Briano’s Italiano closed in July. Briano’s operated out of the former Maniaci’s Italian Bistro, which had been featured on an episode of Restaurant: Impossible. Signs appeared in 2025 for Casa Cortes Mexican Restaurant, which has a location in downtown Reading.

West Reading Motor Club, Nitro Bar, and Say Cheese
West Reading

Three West Reading restaurants under the same management – the West Reading Motor Club, the Nitro Bar, and Say Cheese – abruptly closed in June. The West Reading Motor Club will reopen under the management of B2 Bistro while Say Cheese was sold to the owners of Nonna Alby’s and is opening as Midtown West Reading.

Shillington Curry Masala
Shillington Farmers Market

Shillington Curry Masala has come and gone at the Shillington Farmers Market. The small stand tucked in the corner next to the burger place lasted just a few months. It is now home to Lenka’s Pasta.

Four Twelve
Hamburg

Four Twelve, a popular coffee shop and cafe in Hamburg announced its closing in May after seven years in business. Hazel’s Cafe, which moved to Hamburg from Kutztown, opened in the space at the end of October.

Thai Cuisine
Muhlenberg

In May, Thai Cuisine closed after a long run in Muhlenberg Township. The restaurant was located near the Fairgrounds Square Mall on Eisenbrown Street. The property was subsequently sold in July.

The Hitching Post
Reading

Berks County lost one of its finer dining restaurants in March with the closing of the Hitching Post along Route 183. The owners continue to operate Telia and Willoughby’s on Park in Wyomissing. It was announced that new owners were taking over, but the restaurant has remained closed since.

Musso’s Restaurant
Exeter Township

Musso’s, an Italian restaurant in pizzeria in Exeter Township, announced its closing on March 1. The location is now home to Bella Roma, a new restaurant from the owner of Gino’s Cafe and Blue Marsh Italian Restaurant.

Takkii Ramen
Kutztown

The Kutztown location for Takkii Ramen closed in January after a little more than a year in business. The West Reading location is still open. In September, Sajal Hot Chicken & Gyro opened in the former Takkii Kutztown location.

Papa Bernard’s Pizzeria
Bechtelsville

In late 2024, Papa Bernard’s Pizzeria in Bechtelsville closed while a new restaurant, Maurizio’s Pizza, opened in its place at 801 Route 100.