Come one come all, this Saturday anytime from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm to meet area wellness professionals and learn what options are available to meet your own personal physical, mental, and spiritual health needs. Free medical screening by Adventist Whole Health Network, samples, informative presentations, movies, and more. While you’re there enjoy a healthy lunch in the popular Sacred Grounds Cafe and Grille, and shop Scrolls Bookstore. See you there!
Tag: West Lawn
Austin’s Restaurant, 1101 Snyder Rd., West Lawn, PA 19609, 610-678-5500
Austin’s is an upscale American restaurant suitable for family dining, date night, or business lunches. The decor is classic and clean on two levels with brick appointments and an open view of the kitchen. The food may be a couple of dollars on the high side of average, but they do use the freshest of ingredients and everything is made to order. Their servers work as a team, which keeps things moving smoothly and efficiently. There are several vegetarian options on the menu, and there is even a gluten-free menu available if you ask your server. Austin’s will gladly substitute brown rice or gluten-free pasta for any pasta for only $1.00.
On the night we visited I ordered the Vegetable Platter ($12.99). It included steamed broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash and snow peas served with Austin’s own homemade Chipotle Black Beans and brown rice with two slices of garlic toast. Everything was delicious, and the portions were more than generous.
My husband ordered the Vegetarian Pasta ($14.99): vegetables stir-fried with oil, garlic, and spices tossed with linguine, Parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes and toasted bread crumbs. A large side salad was included in the price. We both had hot tea to drink (free and prompt refills).
Austin’s has a variety of desserts on their menu (if you have any room left), and they also feature a Kid’s Menu for their younger clients, and Daily Lunch Specials. They open everyday at 11:00 am for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not required, but we have found that it is wise to call ahead and get on the list before arriving.
I would recommend Austin’s for any occasion when you want to go somewhere a little upscale. It is conveniently located on the corner of Snyder and Van Reed Rd. just across from that big church on the corner (Glad Tidings). You will be pleased with the appearance, location, food, service, and atmosphere at this classic restaurant. I can’t think of a thing they could do to improve.
To see their complete menu and learn more: http://www.austinsrestaurant.com.
Sacred Grounds Grille and Cafe, 1110 Snyder Rd., Reading, PA 19609 Phone: 610-678-0266, www.gtaog.org
I have been meaning to write about Sacred Grounds Grille and Cafe for a few months, and apologize for not sharing information about this little gem of a restaurant before now. This casual modern eatery is located at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in West Lawn, PA, and is open to the public. The hours of operation are (a little unusual): Tues. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wed. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.. The entrance to the restaurant is the main entrance to The Worship Center toward the rear of the church on Snyder Rd. (Enter The Worship Center and turn right in the lobby).
Don’t think that this is just card tables and folding chairs in a spare room of the church. This is a full service restaurant with commercial kitchen and competent staff. The atmosphere is light and airy with modern furnishings and one entire wall of huge glass windows. In nice weather you even have the option of dining outside on the patio.
The very reasonable and creative menu includes salads, soups, cold and hot sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and sides– plenty of vegetarian options! I’ve eaten at Sacred Grounds several times, and my favorite menu item is the Strawberry Spinach Salad. For only $6.25 you will not find a larger or tastier salad anywhere, and they are not stingy with the strawberries and walnuts. You can get the poppyseed vinaigrette on top or on the side — all served on real china dishes with stainless steel utensils (not plastic). This salad is definitely a meal 🙂 Yummy! Hot and cold drinks and desserts are available just a few steps away at the Cafe. Note: a portion of the profits from the sale of their fair trade coffee goes to support foreign missions.
This restaurant is open to the public, and even has free WiFi. For a casual lunch with friends or a quiet business meeting, Sacred Grounds is unique in the area for its clean, healthy, modern, wholesome environment and delicious food at reasonable prices. Very classy, Sacred Grounds is a place you will be proud to take guests to; and while you’re there discover what’s going on at “that big church on the corner.” Highly recommended!
Vegtutor's Weblog 