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324 Walnut Street · Reading, PA

About Beckett's.

Our story, our scholarship fund and our ad on Loud 99.3.

Beckett's storefront and sign on Walnut Street
About Beckett's

A Walnut Street favorite.

Look for the Chicken & Ribs sign at 324 Walnut Street in Reading. Come on in and we'll take care of you.

Inside, it's fried chicken, wings, ribs, fresh fish and soul food plates, all cooked to order, with the sides people drive in for: collard greens, baked mac & cheese, sweet potatoes and cornbread.

Cooked to orderTakeoutBig orders welcome
Call ahead. Come hungry.
John Beckett and his best friend smiling in the Beckett's kitchen
In the kitchen

Best friends for 32 years.

John gets to work with his best friend of 32 years. Come say hi when you stop in.

Giving back

The Beckett's Scholarship Fund.

Beckett's gives back to the next generation of cooks. The Beckett's Scholarship Fund goes to a Reading High School culinary arts student heading to college.

Scholarships are presented by Shani Robinson at the Reading Senior High School Scholarship Ceremony.

A Beckett's scholarship recipient at Reading High School with the scholarship presenter
A student holding a Beckett's Rib Joint Scholarship certificate at the Reading Senior High School Scholarship Ceremony
As heard on Loud 99.3

Beckett's on the radio.

Our ad on Loud 99.3, Reading's hip-hop station. Press play to hear it.

Questions

Good to know.

Should I call ahead?

Yes. Everything is cooked to order, so call (610) 375-1857 and your food will be ready when you get here.

Do you deliver?

Yes. You can order Beckett's for delivery on DoorDash.

Do you take cards?

In the store, Beckett's is cash only, so bring cash with you. DoorDash orders are paid in the app.

Can I order for a party?

Yes. Chicken comes up to 20 pieces and wings up to 50. Call ahead for big orders.

What comes with a soul food dinner?

Pick one from Group A (fresh fish, leg & thigh, pork chops or breast & wing) and two sides from Group B, like collard greens, mac & cheese or sweet potatoes.

Are you open all day?

On weekdays we close from 1:30 to 3 PM. On weekends we open at 3 PM.

Is everything on the menu always available?

Menu may vary. Some items sell out, so call ahead to check what's cooking today.

Where are you?

324 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601. Look for the Chicken & Ribs sign.