Why visit Grill
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lindbergh Viaduct, Alvernia University, Allegheny Aqueduct and Astor Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Grill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grill
Grill is a census-designated place in Cumru Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located just to the east of the borough of Kenhorst at the intersection of PA routes 625 and 724. The area is generally suburban in nature, and is served by the Governor Mifflin School District. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,468 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Grill, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lindbergh Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Alvernia University
School · 0.8 mi
Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks29
Allegheny Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Aqueduct in Gibraltar, Pennsylvania
Astor Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former movie theater in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Charles S. Foos Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
School building in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Seat of government in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
GoggleWorks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Hampden Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Hotel Abraham Lincoln
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
John Updike Childhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Childhood home of American novelist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Pennsylvania
Liberty Fire Company No. 5
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Fire station in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Livingood House-Stryker Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Single-family detached home in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Log House, Hiester House and Market Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes21
Friendly's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
1535 Lancaster Ave, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00
JR's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
24 Village Center Drive, Reading
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Mama's Famous Pizza and Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
690 Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-21:30; Fr 10:30-22:30; Sa 10:30-22:00
Mimmo's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
290 Morgantown Road, Reading
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Rooted & Grounded Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Donut, Pastry · 1.2 mi
1400 Lancaster Avenue, Reading
Tu-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su,Mo closed
Liberty Ale House
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
1501 Lancaster Ave, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00
Louie's Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
12 Village Center Drive, Reading
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Oakbrook Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
628 Park Avenue, Reading
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su...
Little Brown Jug
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
900 East Lancaster Avenue
12:00-26:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
1124 East Lancaster Avenue, Reading
12:00-21:00
Rody's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
15 Village Center Drive, Reading
Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Trooper Thorn's Irish Beef House
Restaurant · Burger · 1.4 mi
451 Morgantown Road, Reading
9 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship14
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 1.3 mi
504 Summit Avenue, Reading
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
99 South Waverly Street, Shillington
Incarnation Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.2 mi
1101 East Lancaster Avenue, Reading
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare3
Map of Grill
138 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Spaatz Fld (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berks County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Flying Hills 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Reading 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Wyomissing 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- West Lawn 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Springmont 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Colony Park 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Stony Creek Mills 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Muhlenberg Park 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Birdsboro 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Fox Chase 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wanner Mansion, Smallbones, CC0
- Lindbergh Bridge Reading PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Trinity Lutheran Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Keystone HnL, Smallbones, CC0
- Foos School Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Allegheny Aqueduct - Gibraltar, Pennsylvania (5655164775), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Speckled Hen Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- HOTEL ABRAHAM LINCOLN, READING, BERKS COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ridgewood Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampden Firehouse, Smallbones, CC0
- JOHN UPDIKE CHILDHOOD HOME, SHILLINGTON, BERKS COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Livingood House Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading PA City Hall, Smallbones, CC0
- Bethel AME REading, Smallbones, CC0
- Liberty No 5 Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Wilhelm House, Smallbones, CC0
- Red Men Hall Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Knitting Mill Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Pagoda Reading PA USA, Unknown author, Public domain
- Metro Edison Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Goggle Works, Smallbones, CC0
- Hendel Hat Factory Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- ELEVATION VIEW, TAKEN PERPENDICULAR TO SOUTH FACE, LOOKING NE. - Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Skew Arch Bridg, Jet Lowe HAER/HABS photographer, Public domain
- Reading Hardware District, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading Hardware Butt Works, Smallbones, CC0
- Glove Factory Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Cotton Maple School Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- 2022-08-24 15 36 51 View east along U.S. Route 422 Business (Penn Street) between U.S. Route 422 (West Shore Bypass) and Second Street in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading Art Museum, Smallbones, CC0
- Frederick Lauer monument 10 2020 01, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gen gregg, DimJim jcc, CC BY-SA 3.0
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