Chef Alans American Bistro

Category: American restaurant in West Reading, Pennsylvania

Address: 525 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, USA

Phone: +16103754012

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4–9PM

Wednesday: 12–9PM

Thursday: 12–9PM

Friday: 12–10PM

Saturday: 12–10PM

Reviews

DiamondSaiyan Kat

Jul 21, 2022

The food was good and the one waitress we had was very nice, but it isn't the place to go unless you are very simple and want to agree with whatever the people here say. My aunt had a glass thrown at her when she asked the bartender here to remake her drink because the seltzer wasn't strong at all. The waitress who took our orders would not suggest any other options to people who wanted something they didn't "exactly" have. She would just say, "Well we don't have that." She even refused to give our guest a single cup of ice at the first request until my father talked some sense into her. The drinks from the bar never came out right, there would always be something wrong with it. I'd say you would have a better, cheaper experience at your local diners instead of coming over to here. Who knows, the food there might actually be better too from my experience at a diner in Exeter compared to here.

hellohell77

Jun 27, 2022

Used to work there way back. Left in December of 08. It was diner quality food back then. Looks like they've definitely upgraded. May have to try soon.

Theodore Robidas

Apr 27, 2022

I have eaten here for years and I've never had a bad meal! Excellent appetizers, great entrees and a very nice selection at the bar. The menu has everything from seafood & steaks, to pizza & delicious wings!

Michael C

Feb 24, 2022

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!

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Questions & Answers

Open for Sunday lunch?

Barbara Thun | Jul 10, 2019
Cindy Lehman | Jul 11, 2019

Yes. Brunch and lunch menu. Local spot for bloody Mary's.

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Which parking spaces are designated for Chef Alan’s?

Penny Apostolou | Nov 11, 2020
Ric Ojea | Nov 12, 2020

The yellow line only

Does chef alans still have a buffet.

Mark Foster | Sep 12, 2020
Cindy Lehman | Sep 13, 2020

I don't think anyone has buffet now.

Will you be having an Easter Buffet?

D G | Jul 10, 2019
Pat Hansbury | Jul 11, 2019

Yes they are. Need to make reservations.

Is there a special going on for Valentine's Day?

Kimberly Welsh | Jul 10, 2019
Michael Fleming | Jul 11, 2019

I wish I could help you with that answer but I really can't. I haven't checked on anything for Valentine's Day since I've been single!

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Are you open on Christmas day

Robert Henry | Jul 10, 2019
Lenny K | Jul 11, 2019

My guess would be closed since they are not advertising to be open for Christmas.

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