35 Best American Restaurants near Shoemakersville

“OMG, our plan was just to stop in for coffee. We ended up having breakfast for dinner, sharing a big piece of cake, AND having 2 cups coffee, while enjoying fun conversation with Annie and her daughter. We'll ABSOLUTELY be coming back here! The atmosphere was completely welcoming, the food was hot, fast and tasty (eggs jist how I love them) and the coffee was hot and FRESH! (A new pot of regular was brewed up when we ordered. This place is a gem! There's some community boards advertising fun local activities- plays, bazaars, fairs, etc.
We saw one of the specials being served, and there was a full cob of corn delivered with it. I bet it was local and fresh, as someone was advertising selling corn by the dozen on a sign. Loved this diner!
Ooh- theres also a super cute sunroom ypu can eat in!“

“great food and wonderful and friendly staff the wife and husband that own it are super friendly highly recommend it“

“The food is fabulous. The best Part. Dutch cooking.“

“Bring your kids, your parents, your friends… tasty food, sensible prices.“

“Those roast beef pasties last weekend were the bomb and the pizza was awesome too!“

“we had dinner Thursday night, the special seafood menu was great! The food was excellent and we had a wonderful waitress! Can't wait to return!“

“Third Rail Bar and Grill is a fantastic spot! The food is consistently excellent, with delicious takes on pub classics and some unique dishes. Their drink selection is impressive, featuring great craft beers and well-made cocktails. What really makes it shine is the friendly and attentive service and the lively, comfortable atmosphere. It's the perfect place for a casual meal, happy hour, or catching a game. Highly recommended! Shout out too the amazing bartender Jazzy. Amazing service.“

“We had breakfast here service was exceptional, food was hot and big portions, excellent food. We had a party of 10 didn’t take long for all the food to arrive. 🥰👍“

“I was just there today and the one young lady she was very polite she was so professional.“

“Have been eating lunch here with the LHP crew regularly for the past few months!! Great food!!“

“Applebees has a kids eat free? Plus ages 10 to 18 years old. Might dine at restaurant only (not) bar area.“

“From the second you come in the door excellent seating, even when people are waiting Excellent service from waitresses and hostess Excellent food Excellent prices This should not be a diner, it’s a restaurant and a very good one The owner is hands on His boys help on busy days, and even they give excellent service 100% excellence in Reading and Berks County area. Outstanding experience“

“Very enjoyable experience. Got seated right away , got drinks and ordered and got food within 25 minutes. Got drink refills. CeeCee was our waitress and super friendly. Food was ok , margarita pizza should have fresh tomatoes on it not tomato sauce. Overall , was nice to sit outside on a beautiful night.“

“We go regularly to Cross Roads, the food is always very good, but yesterday was disappointed ordered a Swiss Mushroom burger, which was a frozen patty at 13.99 with fries. I was hoping for a real nice juicy burger“

“Best breakfast in the area!
Friendly staff! Generous portions and quality food — they use real eggs for all of their dishes (I personally watched them crack >100 eggs from my table. One reviewer was reporting they used powdered eggs which is simply not true). Only the best at Chatty’s!

Don’t forget your wallet — cash only, my friends!“

“Bella and her brother have created the most beautiful dining experience imaginable. The bar even has individual ambience lights that have three different settings to choose from according to your own personal lighting preferences The food is the best in the world………. The 8 oz filet and everything else melts in your mouth fabulous birthday present“

“The service was great and so was the food! We got the fried mozzarella, the frog burger and the caprese Flatbread. Everything was so delicious! We highly recommend! Can't wait to come back and try some new things“

“We eat at Deer Lake Pub almost every Friday, and it’s honestly our go-to spot. Everyone there is so friendly and personable and always makes us feel welcome. The food is consistently great, the drinks are delicious, and the whole place just feels comfortable and easy. Deer Lake Pub is hands down my favorite restaurant in all of Schuylkill County.“

“I had the best haddock that I’ve ever had there! Loved it! 😍“

“Yum is the word of the day“

“Wonderful place. Great comfort food! Service was great. Had the local Bell & Evans wings, cheesesteak was jammed packed full and amazing, and had the best chocolate martini!“

“What a surprise. Great food“

“Good Food, great service.“

“Delicious soups made fresh!“

“I don’t usually write reviews for cookies, but this one deserves it. The Sweet Street Salted Caramel Cookie is honestly something special. I tried one on a rough day, just grabbed it out of curiosity—and it stopped me in my tracks. The first thing I noticed? It smells like a real homemade cookie the second you open the wrapper. None of that weird fake vanilla scent or plastic-y aftertaste like most packaged snacks. Just rich, buttery goodness and that perfect hint of caramel. I looked it up afterward and wasn’t surprised to see it’s made with real ingredients—like all-butter, cage-free eggs, and zero junky additives. You can seriously taste the difference. It’s soft, just the right amount of salty-sweet, and doesn’t feel like it came off a factory line. Honestly, this cookie brought me a weird little moment of peace when I needed it. Like opening up a small bit of home, even when you’re far from anything familiar. If you’re looking for something comforting, real, and actually worth the calories—this is it.“

“Had the Frisco Burger, came out as ordered and in a quick time. Was very good! I’ve never had a bad meal here.“

“Had dinner here. Menu was very large. They could reduce it and specialize in thing better. Dozen claims for $14. Problem is they were a little too large making them difficult to chew. Side salad was not just iceberg lettuce which was nice. Cuban panini could have had more meat. $.50 for extra pickle chips. Soft pretzels were very good. As was the spaghetti/meatballs & fish sandwich.“

“I picked this place for something different, we normally go to steak hose for birthdays. I'm so glad I did, our server, Riah and bartender Aaron were fantastic. we had so much fun playing slings, will be back for sure.“

“Very friendly and a lot of fun. Awesome people as well!!“

“This place was a gem to find along the highway. I'm so glad we stopped in the food was delicious and very affordable. Our server Toni was awesome and very attentive. I highly recommend stopping in. Also a lovely view with a beautiful river and mountain side with seating available during the warmer weather.“

“Love the pizza and wings, and the meatballs are delicious“

“The food was amazing as always but our waitress was terrible. we had to wait 15 minutes just for our beverages, had to wave down another waitress to let her know. at the end of our dining, the girl we had to wave down, got a better tip than our original waitress.“

“Nice little bar that’s easy to find with a spacious parking lot, always a plus. There’s plenty of seating whether you’re dining solo or with a group. The real star here is the wings, absolutely lived up to the “award-winning” title. I highly recommend the lemon pepper dry rub with ranch on the side. Flavorful, crispy, and addictive. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!“

“Enjoyed a nice steak dinner! My husband had ribs! Country music in the background.“

“The food was excellent and prepared as requested. Skyler provided exceptional service. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Will definitely add to my list of recommendations.“