By Zach Brown, Berks County Eats
As much as I try to get to all parts of the county, it’s easier said than done. Places with more restaurants — like Reading, West Reading, Boyertown, and Kutztown — get more reviews than the rest of Berks.
For whatever reason, the southern end of the county is the one that seems to be the hardest for me to get to. But there are great restaurants to be found in and around Morgantown — restaurants like Nuse’s Deli.
Nuse’s Deli has been serving Morgantown since 1986. New owners arrived in 2019, and they have grown and expanded in the years since. This included adding new menu items like specialty burgers and fries, ice cream and milkshakes, and a variety of sandwich options.
In 2025, the business grew its footprint, moving to a larger space next door in the former Clair’s Family Restaurant.
I made my first visit in early April 2026, arriving a little past noon. There were a couple of parking spaces available in front of the restaurant along Main Street (Route 23), but I guess everyone was parked around back because the tables were packed.
The restaurant is split into two sides. The first has a handful of booths around the perimeter with the order counter and deli case at the far end. On the other side of the separating wall is another dining area with larger tables and more booth seats, along with Nuse’s ice cream counter.
I ordered a burger and fries, fully expecting to grab some ice cream before I left. But when the burger arrived at my table, I realized that was not going to happen.
Somehow I missed that these were half-pound burgers. And with my Texas BBQ burger, I also got two onion rings, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and BBQ sauce on top.
I’ve had similar style burgers in other places, but this one stood out to me. And it wasn’t just the size. The sauce was just the right amount of sweet, and the onion rings were the right size for burger-toppers. There was a little too much bun, but everything else about the burger was as good as I could have hoped.
The fries arrived five minutes later, and I was already deep into my burger. There was certainly no skimping on portions as the boat was filled with thick-cut fries. Maybe it was the fact that they were hot and fresh out of the fryer, but I absolutely loved the fries. They were golden and crispy, and they were perfect with a little dash of salt.
My only regret is that with so much food already, there was no way I could handle a milkshake on this visit.
That will have to wait until next time. And I’m sure my next trip to Morgantown will be sooner than later.
BCE Rating
Food: Very Good
Ambiance: Good
Service: Very Good
Price: $$
Nuse’s Deli
3146 Main St.
Morgantown, PA 19543
This story was contributed courtesy of Berks County Eats, a local resource for food and dining information. Berks County Eats is dedicated to promoting the dining scene in Reading and Berks County, PA, offering restaurant reviews, news, and events, and a comprehensive Berks County restaurant directory. You can read more at berkscountyeats.com.
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