CRAFTED BY HAND.
In June of 2015, we were thrilled to open Half Dozen Cafe and Bakery, the culmination of years of dreaming and doing. Inspired by her family’s farm, Hope Glick saw a need for this kind of eatery after listening to market patrons express their desires to have a stand that served local, organic, ready-made food.
We bring celebration-worthy food to your plate every day. Options like our Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie (a recipe graciously gifted to us by Hope’s sister, Charity) or our decadent Chocolate Cake make your sweet tooth sing - especially since they’re made without processed ingredients. Crafted by hand, each menu item aims to please and hits the spot every time!
Dedicated to the community, we also serve up a heaping helping of friendliness with every salad, sandwich, or sweet. We know that food brings people together, and we feel proud to be a part of that. Offering healthy eating that appeals to a wide range of people, regardless of their food preferences, we love nothing more than to pull out a chair for everyone around the table.
NICE TO
MEET YOU!
Hi, I'm Hope! I grew up with “market” in my blood. Spending my childhood on an organic chicken farm, I traveled during the weekends with my family to Philadelphia and West Chester selling poultry and eggs at outdoor farmers’ markets.
These experiences also led my sister, Charity, to open her own market stand. Foosie’s Organic Deli debuted at the Reading Fairgrounds in 2007. Soon after, I began working with Charity. This proved to be instrumental for me in developing Half Dozen. Charity was an amazing mentor, teaching me what it takes to run a stand. Watching and learning from her inspired me to step out on my own.
I kept hearing customer remarks about wanting a stand that served local, organic, ready-made food. So I started dreaming up what that would look like. I wanted to create a space where people could experience the joys that come with good food: delicious flavors, healthy ingredients, love and comfort, a place to be together. Food is powerful. It brings us all together. I love helping people enjoy the ritual of eating amazing food together.
People often ask me about the name, Half Dozen. Growing up, I was one of a family of eight - yep, that means my parents had six kids. When asked about her kids, my mom referred to us as her “ half dozen.” The name stuck. It reminds me of what it’s like to gather around the table together, sharing stories, laughter, time, and of course, good food. To me, food means home and comfort, a way to care for others and express love to them. It’s my goal to replicate that feeling of home in every bit of food coming from Half Dozen’s kitchen.
CAFE MENU
BEVERAGES
12oz 16oz 20oz
1.95 2.25 2.55
- 2.65 2.95
3.65 4.05 -
2.75
2.00 2.75 3.50
3.65 4.05 4.45
4.25 4.65 4.95
We proudly serve Max Crema's Coffee
House Made Syrups: Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Gingerbread, Honey Lavender, Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate & Mint
Substitute Oat, Almond, or Coconut Milk
BREAKFAST
Shakshouka - $9.00
Tartine - $8.00
Avocado Toast - $4.50
Egg & Bacon Jam Biscuit - $8.00
Egg & Cheddar Sandwich - $6.25
Organic Baked Oatmeal - $6.25
Cheese Omelet - $7.00
Farmer's Market Omelet - $8.50
Spinach & Mushroom Omelet - $8.50
We strive to use the fresh, organic, & locally sourced ingredients!
BREAD : Rosemary Olive Oil, Gluten Free, Artisan, Biscuit, Wheat
MADE TO ORDER SALADS
Farmer's Market - $10
Spinach Berry - $12
Taco Salad - $11
Chicken Cobb - $12
Served with Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
Add Roasted Chicken $2 | Add Avocado $1.50
SANDWICHES
Green Goodness - $10
Chicken Salad - $10
Egg Salad - $10
Lunch Combo - $9.95
Served with choice of veggies & hummus, kettle chips, or our housemade applesauce
BREAD : Rosemary Olive Oil, Gluten Free, Artisan, Biscuit, Wheat
House Brewed Coffee
Iced Coffee
Cappuccino
Double Espresso
Americano
Latte
Flavored Latte
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Frappe
3.15 3.55 3.95
2.00 2.25 2.50
- 2.75 3.00
- 4.95 -
12oz 16oz 20oz
3.15 3.55 3.95
2.00 2.25 2.50
- 2.75 3.00
- 4.95 -
two poached eggs in a flavorful sauce of tomatoes, peppers & onions topped with feta cheese and parsley
Avocado, goat cheese & roasted garlic spread, roasted asparagus, walnut pesto, and radish
Smashed avocado on our rosemary olive oil bread. Add an egg cooked any style for $1.50
Housemade biscuit, fried eggs, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, sriracha mayo & arugula
Scrambled eggs & cheddar served on your choice of bread
Served with your choice of milk or vanilla greek yogurt
Choice of: cheddar, swiss, goat, provolone, or american. Served with housemade artisan bread
Pepper, onion, mushroom, tomato, zucchini & cheddar cheese . Served with housemade artisan bread
Spinach, mushroom & goat cheese, topped with avocado. Served with housemade artisan bread
Add bacon or turkey sausage - $3
Romaine, spring mix, carrot, radish, cabbage, pickled onion, tomato. Served with house made creamy balsamic
Add chicken or egg salad $2
Spinach, arugula, quinoa, berries, candied pecans, pickled onions, feta. Served with house made strawberry balsamic
Romaine, spring mix, tortilla chips, cheddar, tomatoes & your choice of roasted chicken, grass fed beef or sautéed vegetables. Served with sour cream & salsa
Romaine, spring mix, roasted chicken, cheddar, tomato, pickled onion, cucumber & avocado
Served with our house made creamy balsamic
SOUP
Avocado, cucumber, pickled red onion, tomato, sprouts, herbed mayo
Country lane chicken salad, tomato & lettuce
Country lane egg salad, tomato & lettuce
1/2 sandwich & farmer's market salad or soup
Selection varies weekly. Served with house made rosemary olive oil bread
Cup - $3.99
Bowl - $5.99
BAKERY MENU
We love creating new baked goods for you to enjoy - ask about our weekly and seasonal specials!
GLUTEN FREE CUPCAKES
Chocolate Hazelnut
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Strawberry Cheesecake
Orange Creamsicle
Coconut Cream
Red Velvet
VEGAN GLUTEN FREE CUPCAKES
Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly
Chocolate Fudge
Almond Butter Caramel
SCONES & BARS
Tomato Basil Scones - GF
Lemon Blueberry Scones - GF
Banana Protein Bar - GF, SF
Lemon Blueberry Protein Bar - GF, SF
Banana Bread Bars - GF
Apple Crisp
Cheddar, Ham & Scallion Biscuit
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars - SF, GF
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Apple Crisp
ORGANIC BAKED OATMEAL
Strawberry Rhubarb
Hummingbird
Blueberry
CAKE BY THE SLICE
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream - GF
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing
MUFFINS
Morning Glory
Banana Nut
THANK YOU !
WE will be
in touch.
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2934 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605
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