Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore

Cafes in West Reading, Pennsylvania

4.5 (499)

CategoryCafes · Bagel shop, Bakery, Book store, Breakfast restaurant
Address550 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
AreaWest Reading, Pennsylvania
Phone(610) 207-7368
Google rating 4.5 (499)

Hours

Monday8 am–4 pm
Tuesday8 am–4 pm
Wednesday8 am–4 pm
Thursday8 am–4 pm
Friday8 am–4 pm
Saturday8 am–4 pm
Sunday8 am–4 pm

About Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore

Corner Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore| Catering | Events | Woman Owned, quaint, local vibrant energy restaurant with fantastic coffee, bagels, baked goods - breakfast and lunch served all day - Boutique and Bookstore on the 2nd Floor of their beautiful 1906 Victorian Building- historic architectural features that create a special experience for every visitor in downtown West Reading, PA.

Located at 550 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore operates as a cafe serving West Reading in Pennsylvania. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as bagel shop, bakery, book store, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In West Reading, coffee shops cluster around downtown offices, college campuses and the main commercial streets of residential neighborhoods, and the independents usually close by mid-afternoon while chains stay open into the evening. Across Pennsylvania, drive-thru coffee stands and kiosks fill the gap in suburbs and along highways, and roasters often sell bags and brewing gear at the counter. Check the listing for hours, whether the cafe takes mobile orders, and its Google rating and recent reviews; parking is easiest at suburban locations, while downtown shops rely on street meters or nearby garages. Loyalty programs are common and worth joining if you are a regular.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. The most common schedule is 8 am–4 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore at (610) 207-7368; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is simplyboldcafe.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 499 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded cafes in West Reading.

West Reading is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and West Reading follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

mrbaddisLOST 2 months ago

Great coffee, really wonderful venue for sitting and chatting or people watching. The shop upstairs has some really cool stuff.

Victoria Beane Hohenshelt 4 months ago

Simply Bold exceeded our expectations for my mom’s 65th birthday celebration! We hosted about 25 people in the cafe. The planning process for the event was seamless coordinating with Melinda and Julian. Upon arrival, everything was set up and ready to go. They were available for needs/questions across our event. We had our own private space as the cafe remained open to the public. We felt welcome and tended to. It was a lovely celebration and would be perfect for small parties or showers!

Kelly 7 months ago

The breakfast sandwich was obviously microwaved with a frozen sausage patty (see photo), and the “delicious bagels” advertised were clearly basic store-bought bagels. Nothing about it felt fresh or made in-house. What made it worse picking my plate up from a back counter area where no one was visible and the “kitchen” was… not really a kitchen. The thought of microwaved eggs and sausage being assembled out of sight in that setup was honestly off-putting. Charging café prices for what amounts to reheated grocery store ingredients is disappointing and quite frankly frustrating when you’re intentionally trying to support a small business. The caramel macchiato and smoothie were average. Nothing special, nothing memorable, and definitely not worth the price point. If you’re going to market yourself as a quality café, the food needs to reflect that. I’ve had better, more satisfying breakfasts at Wawa — at least there you know exactly what you’re paying for and how it’s prepared.

el 7 months ago

absolutely adored my visit here! customer service was very kind and timely. the food was amazing. i got the GOAT breakfast sandwich and an iced vanilla chai. it was the best chai latte i’ve had so far! the sandwich was so flavorful. the atmosphere was so cozy and welcoming. other guests there were even kind to us. great for small group hangouts (we had 4 in our group), and for cute pictures and a great bite! will definitely be coming back!

Jayleen Chapero 7 months ago

Such a neat spot. It was my first time visiting Reading and I’m so happy we ended up coming here! Hands down the best matcha I’ve ever had! It was soo good. I looove the setup of The cafe, bookstore and boutique all in one. Loved shopping, chatting with the owner, and checking out the variety of books. Also, For the locals in the area, There’s always events going on and a monthly book club!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore located?

Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore is at 550 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611, in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore?

Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore is listed as a cafe and is also tagged on Google as bagel shop, bakery, book store.

What are the hours of Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–4 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–4 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–4 pm; Thursday: 8 am–4 pm; Friday: 8 am–4 pm; Saturday: 8 am–4 pm; Sunday: 8 am–4 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–4 pm.

What is the phone number of Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore?

You can call Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore at (610) 207-7368.

How is Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore rated on Google?

Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 499 reviews.

Does Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore have a website?

Yes, the website of Simply Bold Cafe | Boutique | Bookstore is simplyboldcafe.com (linked on this page).

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