Brandywine Branch Bistro

Name: Brandywine Branch Bistro
Address: 350 Warwick Road, Elverson, PA, United States, 19520
Telephone: (610) 901-3668
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

249 Reviews

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

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Brandywine Branch Distillers, Founded by Don Avellino and Scott Avellino, is a new small batch micro-distillery located in Pennsylvania’s bucolic Chester County. Brandywine Branch Distillers inhabits a lovingly restored 130-year-old barn, located on an eight-acre property and exclusively produces everything on site utilizing handcrafted methods. The Revivalist Gins™, is an award winning portfolio of four unique and small-batch expressions: Equinox, Summertide, Harvest, and Solstice. Revivalist represents a year-round portfolio of gins that reflects different taste profiles and echoes the natural progression of the seasons, their scents, colors and flavors, in order to create something for every palate.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub, American
Hours of operation
Lunch/Dinner Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 901-3668
Website
https://www.BrandywineBranchBistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
350 Warwick Road, Elverson, PA 19520
Neighborhood
Reading
Cross street
Warwick Road and Route 23
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SAUERBRATEN$31.00
roasted marinated eye round kartoffelpuffer / gravy
SESAME SEARED TUNA$27.00
crispy bean thread/ Sriracha kewpie/ pickled ginger/ chili oil $28
NASHVILLE CHICKEN$18.00
pickle brined chicken thigh/ roasted garlic and Fresno chili dunk/ house corn bread/ pickled jimmy nardello/ ramp and preserved lemon ranch

ON BREAD

BISTRO BURGER$17.00
cheddar / bacon / caramelized onion roasted garlic aioli
VEGGIE BURGER$12.00
lettuce / tomato / roasted garlic aioli
TACOS$18.00
marinated pork/ pineapple/ onion/cilantro/ corn tortilla
TACOS$18.00
chicken tinga/ queso fresco/ corn tortilla/ micro cilantro
MAC AND CHEESE TART$13.00
cooper cheese sauce/ cavatelli/ black pepper honey

SALADS AND SOUP

PRODUCE FROM GREEN MEADOW FARM

PANZELLA$12.00
house made focaccia crouton/ buttermilk poppyseed ranch/ baby arugula/ heirloom tomato/ pickled red onion

BEGINNINGS

CHILI GARLIC NUTS$6.00
mixed nuts served warm
HUMMUS$8.00
vegetables / pita
EDAMAME$8.00
charred / black garlic / smoked salt
BAVARIAN PRETZEL$12.00
onion honey mustard
MAC AND CHEESE TART$12.00
cavatelli / cooper cheese sauce / black pepper honey
EMPANADAS$14.00
zesty sauce
CHARCUTERIE$25.00
local and imported meats cheeses and accompaniments

PASTA

PASTA$18.00
baked manicotti- botanical cured and smoked salmon mascarpone and dill filling topped with mozzarella

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Reading/Berks County
Most Booked

249 Reviews

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4some
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Much nicer for lunch than dinner because the music at night is too loud to have conversation.
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KathrynK
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Historic and friendly atmosphere! Food, craft cocktails and Service were Superb!
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CorinneM
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun venue with the best drink menu . This was our 2nd visit and we are sure to bring back our friends.
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tracylynn777
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
No music and almost too quiet. Good food but small portions....
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RickD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can’t say enough good things about this place. My wife and I love it and we dine here as often as we can. The food , the drink, the service and the people are all outstanding. Very friendly. One place you have to visit sometime in your life.
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DavidMcE
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brandywine Branch Bistro (now named Botanary Barn) is Elverson’s best kept secret.
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Otisxmld
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Great drinks. Apps were very good. Main course was not very good. Very small menu and I was hoping that there main courses would be very good. Mine was extremely salty, but I do love the smoked old fashions and would definitely give it another try.
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Nate
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite spots. The spirits and cocktails are as good as you will find anywhere. The food menu is never expansive, which I consider a good thing, but varies from time to time. The decor is beautiful. Customer service has been first-rate during each of our visits.
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KateM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Beautiful barn in the countryside with excellent food and service.
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CornishFarmer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and friendly, attentive service. The musicians were incredible, engaging and happy when we got up and danced! Of all of the great things about this place, the best are the cocktails, which are out of this world. The smoked Old Fashioned is bliss in a glass.
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Dave
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new arrangements are very nice. Attentive service, good at explaining choices with food and drinks. Love the atmosphere is the restaurant. A real bonus was the musician. Dave Cullen is a wonderful guitarist playing old instrumental favorites as well as his own fine compositions. My wife and I had a great time.
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JoeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool little bistro restaurant. The drinks are amazing and the food just as great. The vegi burger was outstanding and the monty cristo sandwich was one of the best ive had. The live music was ok and alittle loud but not worth complaining about. Service was alittle slow but it was well worth a slight wait. Will return and defenetly recomend !
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RobertaG
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely place, service, everyone enjoyed the burgers, only wish fries came with them.
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AuntSue
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food, delicious cocktails, super friendly staff - but very, very noisy inside.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for lunch. The food was all delicious. The Bavarian pretzel was falling off the plate it was so big. We had tacos and a burger. The gin cocktails were so good. I would come back again.
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DavidMcE
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Bistro, their old fashioned is the best I’ve had anywhere, and their friendly staff, along with their excellent menu options, and awesome musical artists, make it Chester County’s best kept secret! I wish they had more vegetarian entrees on the regular menu. Always having the veggie-burger is ok but it would be nice to have a second option.
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LC1963
Salt Lake City
65 reviews
vip
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience3
The food was artfully presented and delicious and the bistro was cool. My only complaint re the ambiance was that the bathroom door was often left open and my chair faced the bathroom so I was looking at the toilet while eating my dinner! Also, the drinks were tasty but strong and the food took a while to get to us so we felt the alcohol a bit faster than normal. The server was attentive and very nice and the live music was a nice touch.
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BillS
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! This spot is a must visit! Such a hidden unassuming gem!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great hidden gem! Drinks and food were great! Will definitely be back
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AnnaR
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice comfortable place fun menu and drinks it’s one of our favorite day trips. Nice to have music also.
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DoryR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were going to order dinner, but the charcuterie board was very filling and very tasty. The drinks were very good, the waitress was very attentive and we always enjoy hearing Dave Cullen play.
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BobN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Everything was mostly excellent, both food and drinks. Only negative is that we received our appetizer just 30 seconds before we were served our meal. The waitress was very accommodating with our seating. My wife, who is elderly, could sit at the bar stool table. they brought a regular height table for her.
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JoeT
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
Great Burgers. Tacos are eh. The drinks were OK. I would say no to stopping, but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to be there.
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jeff
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
We had the Brussel sprouts (too much sauce but tasty), Burger (burnt bun, cooked to temp and tasty but a bit greasy), Ravioli (good flavor but thick undercooked pasta), Lamb tacos (tasty but needed a tzatziki sauce or similar salsas) and hummus which was perfectly fine. Drinks are excellent and well proportioned.
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DavidMcE
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brandywine Bistro is Warwick Township’s best kept secret! The food is excellent, the cocktails are delicious, the staff are efficient and friendly, the ambience is warm and comfortable, the musicians are quiet enough that I can hear my friends at the table.
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DonM
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great find in the suburbs and the environment (historic barn) is phenomenal. The spirits and drink prices are great, the menu is creative and updated regularly, and everything I've had to eat has been delicious. My only criticism is that the servers are young and lack experience and most of the menu items are a bit pricey. However, overall we have enjoyed our visits there and will definitely go back.
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AudreyM
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just adorable atmosphere, great food, drinks and service. Loved it! Would love to return.
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DaveM
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waitstaff, food and signature cocktails. Definitely going back, took home some of their Rye whiskey.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
I’ve dined here several times and recently noticed a decline in the food as well as the drinks. My previous reviews have been 5 stars but the past two visits have been lackluster unfortunately.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit and without a doubt we will be back. The distillery's Gin and bourbon are amazing. The service was great and the food was fantastic!
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KBH88
Philadelphia
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
We brought friends here—their first visit, our 6th+. We were seated at a makeshift high top with slippery stools and little room to maneuver. I am short and my seat was hard to attain. The food and drinks were wonderful as usual. The two person band was too loud for the small space—it was hard to talk. For future visits I would specify no high top and further distance from the music.
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Lissa
Philadelphia
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always. We brought friends in from out of state and they loved it. The drinks are big and creatively delicious. The food was very good. Loved everything!
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JoeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
food, service and ambiance excellent. The award winning craft spirits were also superb.
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AnneB
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband was out riding his motorcycle and rode by this place and thought that I might like this spot to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Well, it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in the door through dessert we felt right at home here. While the menu is limited, the bourbon had a great flavor profile, and the local food was top notch.
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NicoleP
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience!!
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RyanS
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Five Star++++ every one went above and beyond to make it an enjoyable experience. Food, drinks and atmosphere were the absolute best!! Special thanks to Cheryl 😎
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BenB
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small menu but great choices, attentive staff, well prepared food, and very good music and general ambiance. Terrific hamburger and great tuna dishes. Will return!
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foodisneeded25
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place and need to make a point to go in more often. Fresh, local foods and perfectly crafted cocktails made with their wonderful spirits. Friendly service and a very comfortable atmosphere. It is small there, so be sure to reserve a table especially on Friday/Saturday nights.
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Mitch
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great experience! Service was great, food was even better. Highly recommended .
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Rosi
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
Made reservations, Sat by entrance door, reserved specific tables apparently, offered little "bar" table facing wall, ended up little round table with folding chairs. Few months ago food was exquisite, excellent, best. This time, terrible, Brussels were decent, bolonaise was flavorless, like milky tomato soup with noodles. Pretzels were good. Filet and bacon seemed to have blackened by fire. Asked for rare. Doneness was good. Mashed potatoes, Brussels, and pretzels were the best out of it all. Locals seem to always have burgers in hand. Not sure if it's cheaper than a 40 some dollar steak or if it's the more consistent bites to get there. Overall, we just want to leave. Oh guitarist was decent. Props to him. Service was breaking glasses, and no one seemed to know what to do as we had 2 servers at the same table. Went to St Pete's inn, lost electric, still had a better time and food was more palatable for the wallet and mouth.
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FAQs

Brandywine Branch Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 901-3668.

Brandywine Branch Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

350 Warwick Road, Elverson, PA 19520

Additional information

Cross street
Warwick Road and Route 23
Neighborhood
Reading
Hours of operation
Lunch/Dinner Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.BrandywineBranchBistro.com/
Phone number
(610) 901-3668

Brandywine Branch Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

ENTRESS

SAUERBRATEN$31.00

SESAME SEARED TUNA$27.00

NASHVILLE CHICKEN$18.00

ON BREAD

BISTRO BURGER$17.00

VEGGIE BURGER$12.00

TACOS$18.00

TACOS$18.00

MAC AND CHEESE TART$13.00

SALADS AND SOUP

PANZELLA$12.00

BEGINNINGS

CHILI GARLIC NUTS$6.00

HUMMUS$8.00

EDAMAME$8.00

BAVARIAN PRETZEL$12.00

MAC AND CHEESE TART$12.00

EMPANADAS$14.00

CHARCUTERIE$25.00

PASTA

PASTA$18.00

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Brandywine Branch Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Brandywine Branch Bistro currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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