The Dog House — Restaurant in Reading

From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner and a young man working alongside her. They were both extremely friendly and welcoming, even offering us a sample of their homemade potato chips—which were very tasty (just a bit heavy on the salt for my taste).

As first-timers, we weren’t sure what to expect from the menu, but it turned out to be impressively extensive with a wide variety of hot dogs, fries, and burgers. We decided to try the Pagoda fries after tasting the Pagoda sauce—absolutely amazing! My son ordered the Super Dog wrapped in bacon and deep-fried, and it was nothing short of incredible. I had the Divine Dog and the Reuben Dog—both truly lived up to their names.

My husband ordered a few items I can't recall exactly (we devoured them in the car!), but everything he tried was delicious, including the soup of the day. The fries were tasty, although again, a bit too salty. He also ordered chips with Pagoda sauce but received chili sauce instead—it turned out to be a happy mistake, as it was still very good.

Our daughters placed their own orders and were pleased with everything except the burger. I have to agree with them—it was moist and cooked well but lacked seasoning. I believe the burgers might be boiled, which is fine, but seasoning the water would make a world of difference. Also, the buns used were standard hamburger buns you'd find at a backyard cookout, and they didn’t travel well. A higher-quality, toasted bun would really elevate the entire burger experience.

Despite these minor critiques, we’ll absolutely be back. The hot dogs were hands-down the best I’ve ever had, and that Pagoda sauce is pure magic. I rated the food 4 stars, only docking points for the burger and the salt level on the fries and chips. The friendliness and down-to-earth nature of the owner were the icing on the cake. Outstanding service, incredible flavors, and a place I can’t wait to return to.

My one small suggestion: consider asking customers if they’d prefer light or heavy salt—it would make a big difference for...

I just went for the 1st time yesterday with my mom, it was close to where I picked her up and we decided to give it a try. The Dog House is a small mom n pop shop open since the 80's, serving mainly as you would have guessed, Hotdogs! They also have burgers, fries soups and chili. They have house special dogs and a good variety of toppings to customize what you want how you want it. Our experience here was very good! The service was quite pleasant, the hotdogs and fries were delicious. The restaurant is small and clean, they have 15 minute limit parking sign up front that made me personally a little nervous because I didnt know how long we'd take so i parked at the advanced auto parts since we needed to go in there after anyway. The nice lady working there noticed I moved so when we walked in she told us not to worry about the time limit, that it would've been fine. Incase that sort of thing makes you nervous too. (: I recommend this place and will be returning! Give it a try if...

I used to frequent this shop as an employee of a nearby business. But I’m now an out-of-state visitor, and this week I’ve been introducing my daughters to all the nostalgia of Berks County and the surrounding area, from food to fun activities.

We were slated to grab lunch, and I had a general idea that a spot on Lancaster Ave. might be in order. As we drove past The Dog House, I suspected that could be our best choice, and I’m thankful to say, our experience was just like I remembered back in the day — great food, service, and atmosphere.

I have never seen my daughters scarf down their food so fast! I was shocked yet not at all surprised. I asked them if they wanted more of the same. Their answers, a resounding “yes, please!” How could a Dad not proudly fulfill that request?

A man has never been more grateful to have landed in...