Fastnachts are a Berks County tradition, enjoyed each year on Fat Tuesday – known locally at Fastnacht Day. Fastnachts are a traditional Pennsylvania German potato donut, and these specialty pastries have already started arriving at bakeries across the county, and many bakeries, local organizations, and restaurants will have them in time for Fastnacht Day on Tuesday, February 17. Here is our list of confirmed places to find fastnachts in Berks County in 2026:
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Boyertown
Join in the Fastnacht Day celebration at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. Sit down inside the former Reading Diner, now on permanent display inside the museum, and enjoy fastnachts for 25 cents and cups of coffee for 5 cents. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17 with fastnachts provided from Frecon Farms. Regular museum admission applies.
Frecon Farms Boyertown
In addition to providing fastnachts for the Boyertown Museum’s Fastnacht Day celebration, Frecon Farms will also be taking preorders for pickup in their Boyertown market.
Kirbyville Farm Market Kirbyville
Fastnachts are available at the Kirbyville Farm Market (Route 222 south of Kutztown) starting January 4. Fastnachts are available powdered or plain.
Lally’s Cakes & Sweets Shillington
Lally’s Cakes & Sweets, which now has a location in the Shilington Farmers Market, has their fastnachts available in seven varieties: original, powdered, glazed, cinnamon-sugar, vanilla, maple, and peanut butter. Shillington Farmers Market is open Thursdays through Saturdays.
Motta’s Country Gardens Birdsboro
Motta’s Country Gardens is hosting a fastnacht fundraiser to benefit Patriot Days overnight campouts at Daniel Boone Homestead. The cost is $10 per baker’s dozen, $5 per dozen. Pickup is at Motta’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 15. Pre-order through their Google Form.
Riegel’s Produce Kempton
Riegel’s Produce in Kempton is taking orders for homemade fastnachts. Preorders are available by phone, text, or through Facebook. The cost is $12 per dozen or $6.50 for a half-dozen. Pickup is on February 14 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Who Had Fastnachts in 2025
The following places offered fastnachts in 2025 but have not confirmed 2026 plans yet.
Anita’s Biscotti | Sinking Spring Becca’s Coffee & Donuts | Wyomissing Dice’s Creative Cakes | Boyertown Dietrich’s Meats & Country Store | Lenhartsville Dutch-Maid Bakery | Temple & Muhlenberg Township Goose Lane Egg Farm | Sinking Spring Hershey Harvest | Laureldale Historic Joanna Furnance | Morgantown Mt. Penn Fire Company | Mt. Penn The Peppermint Stick Candy Store | Boyertown (Fastnacht Sundaes) Plum Creek Farm | Bernville Shady Mountain Market | Fleetwood Sunnyside Pastries | Muhlenberg Township Sweet Ride Ice Cream | West Reading (Fastnacht Ice Cream Sandwiches) Twilight Acres Creamery | Stouchsburg Way-Har Farms | Bernville Weaver’s Orchard | Morgantown
Your favorite fastnachts missing? Let us know where else we can find these PA Dutch treats by emailing zach@berkscountyeats.com.
Among the many traditions in Berks County is the meal of pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day. The Pennsylvania Dutch believe that eating the meal will bring good luck throughout the year. And if you are looking for pork and sauerkraut, you’re in luck because Berks County has plenty of options this year:
This page will be updated as New Year’s specials are announced.
Restaurants Offering Pork & Sauerkraut
5th Street Diner Temple
The 5th Street Diner will have pork and sauerkraut on the specials menu for New Year’s Day. Meals include cup or soup, rolls, two vegetables, and a dessert for $16.95.
American Diner West Reading
The American Diner in West Reading will offer pork and sauerkraut over mashed potatoes on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant is open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bechtelsville
The Americana Diner in Bechtelsville will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Pork and sauerkraut is available for $11.99.
Austin’s Restaurant & Bar West Lawn
Austin’s will be open from 3 to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day with pork and sauerkraut as the featured menu item. Get it served with seasoned green beans and garlic whipped potatoes for $18.50 – dine-in or takeout until it’s gone. The same special will be available at sister restaurant, the Coastal Grille in Wyomissing.
Yes, Backwoods Brothers will be offering its famous BBQ on January 1, but they will also be serving pork and sauerkraut while supplies last. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or until sold out.
Basin Street Hotel Kutztown
The Basin Street Hotel started their pork and sauerkraut special on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant will reopen at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Brewer’s Bar & Grill West Reading
Brewer’s Bar & Grill is offering pork and sauerkraut over mashed potatoes on New Year’s Day. Individual portions are available for $11.99 with an all-you-can-eat option for $15.99.
Crossroads Family Restaurant Muhlenberg Township
Crossroads Family Resaurant will once again be serving pork and sauerkraut as one of their New Year’s specials.
Exeter Family Restaurant Exeter Township
You can have your good luck meal at Exeter Family Restaurant. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant is serving pork and sauerkraut plus soup, salada and a side for $14.99.
Folino Estate Winery Kutztown
It’s not Pennsylvania Dutch pork and sauerkraut, but Folino Estate is ringing in the New Year with a prix fixe dinner that includes herb-roasted pork loin with sauerkraut, lentils, apples, shallots, and whipped garlic potatoes. The meal also includes a winter citrus salad to start and a dessert of Italian chocolate mascarpone mousse for $49 per person. The same menu will also be available at Vintner’s Table by Folino Estate in Wyomissing.
Klinger’s at the Airport Reading
Klinger’s at the Airport will be open from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Pork and sauerkraut will be the featured menu item.
Leesport Diner Leesport
The Leesport Diner offers pork and sauerkraut as a regular menu special. Expect to see it on the menu on or around New Year’s Day.
Lilli’s Ranch House West Lawn
Enjoy pork and sauerkraut for lunch at Lilli’s Ranch House. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Red Plate Diner Wernersville
New Year’s Day dinner specials at the Red Plate Diner include pork and sauerkraut with soup, salad bar, and one side for $15.99. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s.
Temple Family Restaurant Temple
The Temple Family Restaurant will keep the New Year’s tradition alive by serving pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day. The meal costs $18.99 and includes mashed potatoes plus the diner’s soup and salad bar.
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery Wyomissing
The Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery will be serving their brunch buffet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The buffet will include pork and sauerkraut, as well as New York strip steak, ham, and fried chicken. The cost is $20.99 for adults and $12.49 for kids ages 4-10. Takeout pork and sauerkraut meals are also available for $23.99 each and include a quarter of pork and sauerkraut, a quarter of mashed potatoes, and four donuts.
CJ’s Hummel’s Lenhartsville
CJ Hummel’s opens at 4 p.m. on New Year’s with pork and sauerkraut on the menu. There will also be all-ages line dancing starting at 8 p.m.
Craft 2700 at Freymoyer’s Muhlenberg Township
Pork and sauerkraut will be available beginning at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day at Craft 2700. Meals will be $12.
Deitsch Eck Lenhartsville
Berks County’s Pennsylvania Dutch eatery, the Deitsch Eck, will be serving the lucky Pennsylvania Dutch meal on January 1. Make your reservation for lunch – the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the 1st.
Hamburg Diner Hamburg
The Hamburg Diner will be open on New Year’s and offering pork and sauerkraut from 11 a.m. until they run out. Meals are $12.99 and include mashed potatoes and a vegetable.
Heidelberg Family Restaurant Robesonia
The Heidelberg is open New Year’s Day with an all-you-can-eat pork and sauerkraut dinner. The restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kempton Hotel Kempton
The Kempton Hotel will be serving the regular menu plus pork and sauerkraut on January 1. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Liberty at Dryville Mertztown
The Liberty at Dryville opens at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day. On the specials menu is pork and sauerkraut with with mashed potatoes and a side salad for $19.
Maple Grove Pub & Grill Alburtis
The Maple Grove Pub & Grill is celebrating their first New Year’s in business by offering pork and sauerkraut. Meals come with a choice of soup or salad, applesauce, and pineapple upside-down cake.
Plum Creek Farm & Market Bernville
While Plum Creek won’t be serving on New Year’s Day, the market has pre-made pork and sauerkraut meals available for order and pickup through December 31.
Southern Side Kitchen Shillington
At the Shillington Farmers Market, Southern Side Kitchen is serving up pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Eve. The market is closed on Thursday, but pork and sauerkraut – along with rice and black-eyed peas, another good luck dish – are available on December 31 as specials.
Star City Diner & Pizzeria Shoemakersville
The Star City Diner may be one of Berks County’s newest restaurants, but they’re continuing one of the area’s oldest traditions by offering pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day. Meals are $15.99 and include soup and salad bar.
Washington Grille & Pub Bechtelsville
The Washington Grille & Pub will be open on New Year’s Day with a pork and sauerkraut special that includes two sides. Regular hours for the restaurant are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Whoo’s Cooking Robesonia
Robesonia’s Whoo’s Cooking will be serving pork and sauerkraut for New Year’s. Dine-in and takeout are available (though you must RSVP for dine-in). Meals are also available for pickup on December 31 by preorder only.
New Year’s Day Pork & Sauerkraut Dinners
Brecknock Township Volunteer Fire Department Mohnton
The Brecknock Township Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual pork and sauerkraut dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The meal is all-you-can-eat family style with a cost of $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $10 for children ages 6-12. Takeout meals are available for $13 each.
Earl Eshelman Memorial VFW Post 9045 Mohnton
The Mohnton VFW is hosting a pork and sauerkraut dinner from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on January 1. The cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Inn at Centre Park Reading
Takeout pork and sauerkraut meals are an annual tradition at the Inn at Centre Park. Meals include pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, and butter for $13 each. Pickup is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Pre-orders are strongly recommended.
Ruscombmanor Volunteer Fire Company Fleetwood
The Ruscombmanor Volunteer Fire Company is offering an all-you-can-eat pork and sauerkraut dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The cost is $18 for adults and $12 for children (ages 3-11).
Shartlesville Fire Company Shartlesville
The Shartlesville Fire Company will serve pork and sauerkraut from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Meals are $16.95 and include mashed potatoes and dessert.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Hamburg
St. John’s in Hamburg will host a pork and sauerkraut dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinners include pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, and dessert. The cost for adults is $14; $7 for children under 12.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Sinking Spring
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran in Sinking Spring is serving pork and sauerkraut dinners in their fellowship hall. The price for 2025 has not been announced yet. In 2024, meals were $12 per person.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Robesonia
Robesonia’s St. Paul’s UCC will host their annual pork and sauerkraut dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12. (Free for children 5 and under).
Temple Fire Company Temple
The Temple Fire Compnay is serving pork and sauerkraut meals from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
West Lawn United Methodist Church West Lawn
West Lawn UMC is serving pork and sauerkraut from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on January 1. (Takeout meals are available for pickup beginning at 11:30 a.m.). The cost is $12, and every meal comes complete with “all the trimmings.”
CANCELLED – Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association Oley
The Pike Township Sportsman’s Association has announced on social media that “Due to lack of interest the New Year’s Day buffet has been canceled.”
Restaurants Offering Pork & Sauerkraut Last Year
The following is a list of restaurants that have offered pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day in the past but have not confirmed plans for 2026.
It’s time to celebrate the arrival of 2026, and there’s no better place to celebrate than with friends and family at one of Berks County’s premier restaurants. Here’s our guide to New Year’s Eve in Reading and Berks County, PA.
This page will be updated as events are added and hours are announced; however, we will not be updating reservation availability. Call the restaurant for reservation information.
New Year’s Eve Parties
These bars and restaurants are ringing in the new year with food, music, and fun. Check out these New Year’s Eve parties in Reading and Berks County.
Doc & Bubba’s Mohnton
Doc & Bubba’s gives you two chances to celebrate. From 4 to 9 p.m., enjoy a festive meal in the dining room. Then the New Year’s Eve Bash begins at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 each and include an unlimited buffet, champagne toast at midnight, live music, and giveaways.
Folino Estate Kutztown
Folino Estate will host Capodanno, an Italian New Year’s celebration, from 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. The ticketed event features a buffet with carving stations, pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert. The cost is $119 per ticket.
Liberty Ale House Reading
The Liberty Ale House opens at 11 a.m. for regular service, but the New Year’s Eve Bash starts at 9 p.m. The event features a karaoke dance party with a DJ and midnight toast. The bar closes at 2 a.m.
Louie’s Kitchen & Bar Flying Hills
Turn back the clocks for New Year’s Eve at Louie’s Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Party. Louie’s Kitchen & Bar is hosting a 1920s-style party with themed cocktails, food, and a costume contest. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and includes free late-night munchies and champagne toast.
West Reading Motor Club West Reading
The West Reading Motor Club will have both the dining room and upstairs bar open on New Year’s Eve. The dining room will offer an “elevated atmosphere and refined menu” with reservations until 8:30 while the upstairs bar will have a “laid-back energy with casual bites and tapas.” Live music will be offered in the upstairs bar from 9 p.m. until midnight.
Brewer’s Bar & Grill West Reading
Brewer’s is hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be a live DJ and midnight toast. Dinner is available earlier in the evening.
Craft 2700 at Freymoyer’s Muhlenberg Township
Craft 2700 will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. This free-entry event features live music, free photo booth, free midnight champagne toast, and $4 mixed drinks from 10 to 11 p.m.
Homer’s Bar & Grill Fleetwood
Homer’s will open at 7 a.m. on New Year’s Eve with regular service throughout the day before the party kicks off at 10 p.m. with a live DJ and drink specials running until 1 a.m.
Johnny & Hon’s Smokehaus Robesonia
Johnny & Hon’s in Robesonia is hosting a New Year’s Eve party. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music from 8 to midnight. Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door with a free champagne toast at midnight.
Pappy T’s Tavern Hamburg
Pappy T’s will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party. The bar and kitchen will open at 4 p.m. with the kitchen closing at 7. The rest of the evening will feature a DJ, light buffet and door prizes with a $5 cover charge.
Spectator’s Bar & Grille Kutztown
For New Year’s Eve, Spectator’s Bar & Grille will be offering live music from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. The restaurant and bar will also be offering late-night food service for the countdown to 2026.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials
Make the last meal of 2025 a memorable one. These Berks County restaurants are offering special menus for your special celebrations.
3rd & Spruce Drafthaus West Reading
3rd & Spruce Drafthaus will be open from 11 a.m. until an hour after the ball drops to ring in 2026. The restaurant will serve a $50 three-course prix fixe menu from 4 to 9 p.m. It features a choice of short rib papardelle or chicken Oscar for the main.
A Light in the Attic West Reading
A Light in the Attic will be hosting a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner with menu selections including lobster toast, octopus blini, and sticky toffee pudding. The cost is $120 per person with reservations available from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Annamarie’s on Main Birdsboro
Annamarie’s on Main will be open with a special New Year’s Eve menu that includes New Zealand lamb chops, filet Oscar, and chocolate creme brulee for dessert.
B2 Bistro + Bar West Reading
In addition the regular menu, B2 Bistro is offering New Year’s specials from December 29-31 that includes five entree specials. Choose from honey lavender game hen, pistachio-basil crusted sea bass, beef Wellington, grilled strawberry burrata salad, or seared scallops.
Go Fish! Seafood Market & Sushi Sinking Spring
Go Fish is offering a special menu on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy shrimp pad thai or crab cakes for a main course with appetizers that include seared scallops and half shell oysters and caviar. The full sushi menu is also available The restaurant is taking reservations from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Inn on Main Oley
The Inn on Main is hosting a special prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner. From 1 to 8 p.m., guests can enjoy one of three entree options: prime rib au jus, chicken Oscar, and crab cake, plus sides and dessert for $65.
Ozgood’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Kutztown
Ozgood’s in Kutztown is hosting New Year’s Eve dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. The special ala carte menu features Tuscan chicken, grilled Delmonico steak, and more. The kids’ menu will also be available.
Ozgood’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Robesonia
Ozgood’s Robesonia location will also be hosting New Year’s Eve dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Entree options include grilled strip steak, lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, soy honey salmon, and twin lobster tails.
State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen Wyomissing
State Hill Craft will be offering a four-course New Year’s Eve menu with steak fires, lamb sausage ragout, and vegan stuffed pepper among the featured items. Dinner reservations are available until 8:30, but the bar is open with a live DJ until midnight.
Uncorkd West Reading
Uncorkd is offering a special three-course dinner for two on New Year’s Eve. Choose two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert for $90. The restaurant will be open from 4 to 8 p.m.
West Reading Tavern West Reading
The West Reading Tavern will feature a special menu on New Year’s Eve with the kitchen serving until 9 p.m. and the bar staying open until 10. Entrees include braised short ribs, Manchester by the Sea, vegan cauliflower steak, and pork schnitzel.
More Restaurants Open New Year’s Eve
Make the last meal of 2025 a memorable one. These Berks County restaurants are offering special menus for your special celebrations.
Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends. It’s also a great opportunity to support local by spending some holiday time at a local restaurant. Here’s a look at restaurants for your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining in Berks County.
We are not checking on reservation availability. Contact the restaurants to check availability.
Top Picks for Christmas Eve
There are a lot of great options for Christmas Eve dining in Berks County. Here are a few that we recommend:
Folino EstateWinery Kutztown
On Christmas Eve, Folino Estate will be hosting a Feast of the Seven Fishes. Reservations are available for seatings between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Go Fish! Seafood Market & Sushi Bar Sinking Spring
Go Fish! is hosting a Christmas Eve brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on December 24. The menu is ala carte and includes brunch classics like steak and eggs, stuffed French toast, and eggs benedict, along with seafood favorites like lobster roll and salmon.
The Inn on Main in Oley is offering Christmas Eve dinner from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on December 24. The prix fixe menu includes four entree options – prime rib, salmon Oscar, crab cake, or garlic parm shrimp – each served with salad and dessert for $65 per person.
The Peanut Bar will have a special holiday menu served from 4:30 to 6:30 on Christmas Eve. Options include duck breast, chicken picatta, and pan-seared scallops.
From 4 to 6 p.m., the elegant Stokesay Castle is hosting a Christmas Eve buffet complete with two carving stations, five entree options, and a range of sides and desserts. The cost is $60 for adults, and $25 for children ages 5-12.
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve
There are plenty more options for your Christmas Eve dining. Here is a list of restaurants that are confirmed open on Christmas Eve 2025:
3rd & Spruce Drafthaus West Reading
3rd & Spruce will be open on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
5th Street Diner Temple
The 5th Street Diner is open regular hours on Christmas Eve, but as an added bonus, Santa will be stopping by for breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m., giving kids one last chance to see him before his toy deliveries.
Alebrije’s two restaurants – Wyomissing and Exeter Township – will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
American Diner West Reading
The American Diner will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, the Berks Opera Company will perform from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Christmas performance. (Performances are also on December 20 and 21.
Americana Diner Bechtelsville
The Americana Diner wil be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.
Annamarie’s on Main Birdsboro
Annamarie’s on Main will have shorter hours on Christmas Eve – open breakfast and lunch only. Christmas Eve is also a Wednesday which is kids’ day at Annamarie’s. Every child 8 and under receives a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
Antonio’s Trattoria Boyertown
Antonio’s Trattoria will be open on Christmas Eve for lunch and dinner. Reservations are requested.
Austin’s Restaurant & Bar West Lawn
Austin’s will be open for lunch only on Christmas Eve. The restaurant will offer seating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Craving BBQ on Christmas Eve? Backwoods Brothers is hosting their 10th annual Christmas Eve buffet featuring prime rib (with reservations only), smoked wings, and more. Reservations are available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a cost of $29.99 for adults and $14.99 for children 12 and under.
Bally Family Diner Bally
The Bally Family Diner will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve.
Big Bertha’s will be open until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. You can also pre-order your holiday sub trays for pickup in advance of the holiday.
Bogey’s Pub at Golden Oaks Fleetwood
Bogey’s Pub at the Golden Oaks Golf Course will be closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
C&C Pizza & Restaurant Strausstown
C&C Pizza will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Cheer’s Bistro at the DoubleTree Reading Reading
The DoubleTree’s in-house restaurant, Cheer’s Bistro, will be open on Christmas Eve with regular hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christine’s Creekside Inn Birdsboro
Christine’s Creekside Inn and Doug’s Pub will be open from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve with the regular menu available.
Coastal Grille Wyomissing
The sister restaurant of Austin’s, Wyomissing’s Coastal Grille will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Craft 2700 at Freymoyer’s Muhlenberg Township
Craft 2700 is hosting a Christmas Eve buffet from 2 to 8 p.m. Buffet options include a chicken and burger bar, taco bar, and French fry bar, along with carved ham, sides, and assorted desserts. The cost is $22 per person.
Esterly’s Sandwich Shop Bowers
Esterly’s will be open until 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Exeter Family Restaurant Exeter
The Exeter Family Restaurant is typically open 24 hours, but the restaurant will close at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve before reopening at 6 a.m. on December 26.
Island Pizza will have limited hours on Chirstmas Eve. Opening at their normal time of 10:30 a.m., the kitchen will close at 3 p.m. while the bar will close at 6 p.m.
Janelle’s Diner Bowers
Janelle’s will be open with limited hours on Christmas Eve from 5:15 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Johnny & Hon’s Bar & Grill Temple/Laurledale
Johnny & Hon’s Bar & Grill will be hosting Christmas Eve Karaoke in the morning from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on December 24.
Jukebox Cafe Boyertown
The Jukebox Cafe is open regular hours on Christmas Eve (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
Julie’s Country Cafe Boyertown
The new Julie’s Country Cafe will be open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast only.
Kitt’s Cafe & Gandalf’s Garden Blandon
Kitt’s Cafe will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve – open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Letterman’s Diner Kutztown
Letterman’s Diner will be serving breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
Liberty Ale House Reading
The Liberty Ale House will have limited hours on Christmas Eve – open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – before reopening in the evening on Christmas Day.
Maple Grove Pub & Grill Alburtis
The Maple Grove Pub & Grill will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – before being closed on Christmas Day.
Messy Pig BBQ Womelsdorf
The Messy Pig will be open with limited hours on Christmas Eve. Pre-orders are always recommended to ensure they don’t run out of their smoked meats and sides.
Michael’s Retaurant Douglassville
Michael’s Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular hours.
Mikura Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar Wyomissing
Mikura in Wyomissing will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular hours.
Morgantown Diner Morgantown
The Morgantown Diner, which opened this fall, will be open for the holidays. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Oliviero’s Pizzeria Douglassville
Olivierio’s will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
P&J Pizza and Tavern Womelsdorf
P&J Pizza in Womelsdorf will open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 24.
The Pleasantville Diner will be serving breakfast only on Christmas Eve, opening from 6 a.m. to 12 noon.
Reading Country Club Exeter Township
The Reading Country Club’s signature restaurant, Jack’s on the Green, will be open for lunch only, closing at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Red Plate Diner Wernersville
The Red Plate Diner will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saigon Banh Mi Exeter Township
Saigon Banh Mi will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Saucony Cafe Kutztown
The Saucony Cafe will be open for breakfast and lunch – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – on December 24.
Saucony Creek Brewery Kutztown
The Kutztown location for Saucony Creek Brewing will be open regular hours on Wednesday, December 24 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Schaylor Brewing Company Shillington
Schaylor Brewing will open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Chrstmas Eve.
Sebastiano’s Mt. Penn
Sebastiano’s will be open on Christmas Eve. The last seating is at 7 p.m. while takeout is available until 7:30.
Sly Fox Wyomissing Taphouse Wyomissing
Sly Fox will have their Wyomissing location open from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Telia. Perfect Greek Wyomissing
Telia will be open for dinner service on Christmas Eve. The restaurant will be open from 4 to 8 p.m.
Temple Family Restaurant Temple
The Temple Family Restaurant will be open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve. Join them for breakfast or lunch from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tosco Pizza & Family Restaurant Wernersville
Tosco will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Chrstmas Eve.
Washington Grille & Pub Bechtelsville
The Washington Grille & Pub in Bechtelsville will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The restaurant will be offering its regular menu plus holiday specials.
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery Wyomissing
The Wyomissing Restauranty & Bakery will be open on Christmas Eve with regular hours and service, including their buffet, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Zola’s Pizzeria Blandon
Zola’s will be open and serving their signature pizza and sandwiches until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Restaurants Open Christmas Day
The following restaurants will be open Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Day dining.
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery Wyomissing
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery will host a Christmas Buffet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 25. Entree options include New York strip steak, salmon, ham, pot roast, and more. The cost is $26.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids ages 4-10. Family-sized to-go meals are also available for $33.99.
American Diner West Reading
The American Diner will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the restaurant will be offering dinner specials, including roast turkey and ham, both days.
Bally Family Diner Bally
The Bally Family Diner will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 25.
Blackjax American Pub Birdsboro
Blackjax will be open with normal hours – 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. – on Christmas Day. Steak and ham specials will be available in addition to the regular menu.
Grille at Bear Creek Macungie
The Grille at Bear Creek will be offering a special holiday menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant is open from 4 to 9 p.m. both evenings.
Liberty Ale House Reading
The Liberty Ale House will open at 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. The bar will remain open until their weekend closing time of 2 a.m.
Michael’s Retaurant Douglassville
Michael’s Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular hours.
Mikura Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar Wyomissing
Mikura in Wyomissing will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular hours.
Morgantown Diner Morgantown
The Morgantown Diner, which opened this fall, will be open for the holidays. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Red Plate Diner Wernersville
The Red Plate Diner will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Route 61 Diner Muhlenberg Township
The Route 61 Diner will remain open 24 hours through the holidays. Special Christmas menu additions include surf and turf, lamb chops, and baked Virginia ham, each served with soup and salad bar.
Saigon Banh Mi Exeter Township
Saigon Banh Mi will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Zaytoon Kabob & Grill Wyomissing
Zaytoon will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 24 and from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on December 25.
Family-friendly restaurants are never in short supply in Berks County. But the holiday season brings Santa and even more family fun around the breakfast or dinner table. See our list of restaurants offering dining with Santa this holiday season:
Friday, December 19
Judy’s on Cherry Reading December 19 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Judy’s on CherryJudy’s on Cherry is hosting Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on Friday, December 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Route 61 Diner Muhlenberg Township December 19 & 20 | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM December 21 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Santa is spending the weekend at Route 61 Diner. On Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20, Santa will be at the diner from 4 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, December 21, Santa returns for breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 20
Pike Cafe December 20 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the Pike Cafe on Saturday, December 20. Bring the family to meet them from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Red Plate Diner Wernersville December 20 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Santa will be spending the morning at Red Plate Diner on Saturday, December 20. Families can visit with Santa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, all kids receive a free hot chocolate and gift. Reservations are recommended.
Snuzzle’s Mertztown December 20 | 5:00 PM
Santa will be making dinnertime appearances at Sunzzle’s on Saturday, December 20, at 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Bertie’s Inn Exeter Township December 20 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bertie’s Inn is hosting a Shopping with Santa event on Saturday, December 20. From 12 noon to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy free photos with Santa, free make-and-take ornaments for kids, and shopping from three local vendors.
Playa Bowls Wyomissing December 20 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Playa Bowls’ Wyomissing location will be hosting Santa Claus on Saturday, December 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is free with photos available on a first come, first served basis.
Smoothie Distillery Hamburg December 20 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
On Saturday, December 20, the Smoothie Distillery and Elevation Beauty are presenting Hot Cocoa and Crepes with Santa. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy fresh-baked crepes, a hot cocoa bar, and photos with Santa Claus.
Sunday, December 21
Mangia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Mohnton December 21 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Mangia in Mohnton. On Sunday, December 21, Mangia will host brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Santa joining for photos. Reservations are recommended.
Tosco Pizza & Family Restaurant Wernersville December 21 | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Grab a slice with Santa at Tosco in Wernersville. The restaurant will host Santa Claus during dinner service on December 21 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Kutztown Tavern Kutztown December 21 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Kutztown Tavern will host Santa on Sunday, December 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every child who visits Santa during this time will receive a coupon for a free kids meal at the restaurant.
Liberty Taproom Exeter Township December 21 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Liberty Taproom is hosting a Breakfast with Santa and Kids’ Bingo on Sunday, December 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bingo gives kids a chance to win toys before the holiday. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Schaylor Brewing Company Shillington December 21 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The annual Santa brunch at Schaylor Brewing Company will be held on Sunday, December 21. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, December 22
Temple Family Restaurant Temple December 22 | 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Not only is Santa coming to the Temple Family Restaurant, but kids will get free candy canes and ice cream with the purchase of a kids’ meal during his visit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 22.
Wednesday, December 24
5th Street Diner Temple December 24 | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Before he starts his deliveries, Santa is making one last stop in Berks County. The 5th Street Diner in Temple is hosting Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. to Wednesday, December 24.
Past Events
1787 Brewing Company Hamburg November 29 | 1:00 PM to 3:00
Santa will be visiting 1787 Brewing Company as part of the restaurant and brewery’s Small Business Saturday promotion on November 29. See Santa from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bowers Hotel Bowers December 6 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The Bowers Hotel is hosting Saturday with Santa on December 6. The man, himself, will be arriving by fire truck at 12 noon. Visits with Santa are free, and all those staying for lunch receive 10% off their food bill.
The Heritage Restaurant Morgantown December 6 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Santa will be coming for a buffet breakfast at the Heritage Restaurant in Morgantown. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Kauffman’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant Bethel December 6 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Kauffman’s will be hosting Santa on Saturday, December 6 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Santa will arrive via fire truck at noon. Photos will be available on a first-come, first-served basis between noon and 1:30 p.m., and again from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Timed sessions between 1:30 and 3:30 have all been reserved.
Doc & Bubba’s Mohnton December 7 | 11:30 AM
On Sunday, December 7, Santa will be joining Doc & Bubba’s weekend brunch. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Santa scheduled to arrive at 11:30.
Grind Boyertown December 7 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Grind in Boyertown is hosting a brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 7. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can meet with Santa while enjoying a kid-friendly buffet brunch. Adults are $28.99, children ages 3-12 are $16.99, and kids 2 and under are free.
Reading Country Club Exeter Township December 7 | 5:00 PM
The Reading Country Club is hosting the Festival of Lights, a free community event on Sunday, December 7. Santa arrives at 5 p.m., and the evening includes photos with Santa, crafts, hot cocoa and cookie bar, tree decorating contest, LEGO display, and visits with Rudolph from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Rollie’s Place Reading December 10 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Abilities in Motion, in conjunction with Rollie’s Place, is hosting a sensory-friendly Santa from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. The event includes “low lights, gentle sounds, smaller groups, and festive treats from Rollie’s Place.” Guests must reserve a spot in advance.
Leesport Diner Leesport December 12 & 13 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests have two chances to catch Santa at the Leesport Diner. On Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, Santa will be at the restaurant from 5 to 8 p.m. for photos with anyone dining.
Michael’s Restaurant Douglassville December 12 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Micahel’s Restaurant in Douglassville is hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 12. Photos are free with guests invited to take their own pictures.
Lilli’s Ranch House West Lawn December 13 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Santa is stopping for brunch at Lilli’s Ranch House in West Lawn. Lilli’s will be offering “delicious food, festive drinks, and holiday cheer” from 10 a..m to 1 p.m.
West Reading Motor Club West Reading December 13 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The West Reading Motor Club will host a holiday brunch on Saturday, December 13. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Santa will be joining the festivities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The brunch menu will be ala carte.
Boscov’s Fairgrounds Farmers Market Muhlenberg Township December 13 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Boscov’s Fairgrounds Farmers Market welcomes Santa Claus on Saturday, December 13. Santa will be at the market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet with shoppers and diners.
Spectators Bar & Grille Kutztown December 17 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Santa arrives at Specators on December 17. He will be on-hand at the restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m.
Camillo’s Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & Bar Kutztown December 8, 15, 17 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Camillo’s offers three chances to meet Santa. The man in red will be on hand for photos on December 8, 15 and 17. He’ll be available from 6 to 8 p.m. each day.
Nuse’s Deli Morgantown December 17 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Nuse’s Deli is hosting Sandwiches & Scoops with Santa on December 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
More from Berks County Eats
Leone’s BYOB Morgantown December 13 | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Leone’s BYOB in Elveson will be hosting Santa & Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will also be a hot chocolate bar available. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Pagoda City Brewing Reading December 13 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pagoda City Brewing is hosting a Toys for Tots kickoff event at their Brewhouse on Carroll Street. The Brewery will be accepting in-kind, monetary, and toy donations during the event, which runs from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The event also features free food from St. Mark’s food truck, live music, and drink specials.
Folino Estate Winery Kutztown December 14 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
A brunch buffet is served at Folino Estate on Sunday, December 14. The full menu will be announced soon, but one thing that is known is that Santa will be there from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub Reading December 14 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 Pm
Santa will be brunching at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub on Sunday, December 14. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy live holiday music at Saucony Creek’s location in downtown Reading.
Craft 2700 at Freymoyer’s Muhlenberg Township December 14 | 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Craft 2700 is opening its doors early on Sunday, December 14, as it hosts Santa’s Workshop. The restaurant will be offering breakfast favorites, family crafts, and meet-and-greets with Santa from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Pennside Drive-In Pennside December 18 | 4:00 PM
The Pennside Drive-In is hosting a special holiday event on Thursday, December 18. Starting at 4 p.m., guests can enjoy photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, s’mores, and more. In addition, the restaurant is hosting Polish night with a special menu including kielbasa, halushki, and pierogi.
Celebrate Thanksgiving without the hassle this year. Some of Reading and Berks County’s best restaurants are open on Thanksgiving or providing takeout meals. See our list below, and make plans for Thanksgiving this year.
Reservations can fill up quickly. Be sure to check with individual restaurants for availability.
Thanksgiving Buffets
Ozgood’s Grill & Bar Robesonia
Ozgood’s Robesonia location is open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a menu that includes turkey, ham, stuffing, sides, and dessert. The cost is $29 for adults and $17 for kids 10 and under. Takeout meals are also available but must be preordered by November 24.
Reading Country Club Exeter Township
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Reading Country Club is offering an all-you-can-eat buffet for $55 per person. (Children 10 and under are free). The carving stations include roast turkey, roast beef, and ham. RCC is also offering a “take-home feasts for four”—pre-orders only—for $120.
State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen Wyomissing
Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen. The cost is $50 for adults, $30 for children. The menu includes turkey, ham, and prime rib, plus salad bar, mini crab cakes, and a dessert spread. The buffet is open from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Stokesay Castle Reading
A Thanksgiving feast will be offered inside the ballroom at Stokesay Castle. Seatings are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the cost being $55 for adults, and $25 for children ages 5-12. (Ages four and under are free). The menu includes cider braised chicken, baked salmon and curried lamb stew in addition to beef and turkey carving stations.
Stouch Tavern Womelsdorf
Spend Thanksgiving where George Washington spent the night. The historic Stouch Tavern in Womelsdorf is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet with seatings from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu includes roast turkey, broiled haddock, and oven-baked ham for $37.75 for adults and $15.50 for children 10 and under.
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery Wyomissing
The Thanksgiving buffet is back at Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat turkey, New York strip steak, salmon, ham, fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, and an array of sides. The cost is $26.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids ages 4-10.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort Longswamp Township
The Bear Creek Mountain Resort near Macungie has a Thanksgiving buffet with seatings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $65 per person, $19.99 for children age 6-12 (kids five and under are free). The buffet features turkey three ways: herb-roasted, deep-fried, and a carving station with hickory smoked turkey.
Blackjax American Pub & Grill Birdsboro
The annual Thanksgiving buffet is back at Blackjax. The restaurant offers all-you-can-eat turkey, ham, and sides from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Blue Mountain Family Restaurant Shartlesville
The Thanksgiving buffet at Blue Mountain Family Restaurant runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For $26.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids ages 5-10, you can get all-you-can-eat turkey, Swedish meatballs, seafood Newburg, and more. An ala carte menu is also available.
DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Reading
The DoubleTree by Hilton Reading is opening the ballroom for a buffet meal on Thanksgiving. In addition to turkey, entree options include salmon, chicken and sausage gumbo, prime rib, and pork loin. The cost is $45 per person; children 10 and under are free. The buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Washington Grille & Pub Bechtelsville
Bechtelsville’s Washington Grille & Pub will serve a buffet lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on Thanksgiving Day. Turkey, ham, prime rib, brisket, and penne pasta are all on the menu.
WhereHouse of Hamburg Hamburg
The WhereHouse, an event venue in Hamburg, is hosting a Thanksgiving Family Buffet. Adults can enjoy the buffet for $35 while the cost is just $15 for kids ages 4-11. Turkey, pot roast, and country-fried chicken are the menu along with pot pie, filling, jambalaya, and more.
Restaurants Open Thanksgiving
5th Street Diner Muhlenberg Township
The 5th Street Diner is open holidays, and this year it will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. holiday specials include roast turkey, a mixed grill (featuring pork chop, ham slice, and chicken breast), and baked ham with raisin sauce.
American Diner West Reading
The American Diner is open every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., including holidays. This year, all Thanksgiving Day specials include a free slice of pumpkin pie. In addition to turkey, guests can enjoy surf and tuf, salmon stuffed with crab meat, and honey baked ham. The restaurant is also running a raffle starting Thanksgiving Day through the weekend.
Christine’s Creekside Inn Birdsboro
Christine’s will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. (The last seating is at 3:30). The restaurant is serving the regular Creekside menu plus a turkey dinner special that includes filling, stuffing, yams, corn, cranberry sauce, and salad for $21.95.
Crossroads Family Restaurant Muhlenberg Township
Crossroads Family Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The specials menu will include turkey along with a variety of other holiday dishes.
Dans at Green Hills Flying Hills
One of the premier fine dining establishments in Berks County, Dans at Green Hills is offering a special four-course dinner menu with entree options including apple cider-brined turkey, rack of lamb, and a vegetarian option.
Exeter Family Restaurant Exeter Township
The Exeter Family Restaurant is open 24 hours, and that includes Thanksgiving. The restaurant will have its regular menu available along with Thanksgiving specials.
Inn on Main Oley
The Inn on Main in Oley has a prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving for $48 per person. The entree options include slow roasted herb butter turkey breast, maple bacon salmon, and prime rib au jus, each served with a choice of three sides and dessert.
Leesport Diner Leesport
The Leesport Diner will be open on Thanksgiving Day with turkey and other specials. In addition, takeout meals can be preordered for $18. The meals include turkey and ham, plus an array of sides. Pre-order by November 24 for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 or Thursday, November 28.
Red Plate Diner Wernersville
The Red Plate Diner will serve its regular menu plus an all-you-can-eat family style Thanksgiving dinner. All-you-can-eat options include roast turkey over filling for $15.99 and honey garlic salmon for $21.99.
Temple Family Restaurant Temple
Every year, the Temple Family Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving. This year’s Thanksgiving specials include ham and turkey over filling, chicken cordon bleu and the Temple special (shrimp, scallops, and haddock with crab cake).
Zaytoon Kabob & Grill Wyomissing
Zaytoon Kabob & Grill will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The restaurant will be serving their full halal menu, including lamb, chicken, and falafel.
Kempton Hotel Kempton
The Kempton Hotel is open with seating from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Reservations are required for this family style, Pennsylvania Dutch meal that features chicken pot pie, turkey, and ham. The price is $24.95 for adults and $14.95 for children age 12 and under.
Michael’s Restaurant Douglassville
Michael’s Restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving with dinner options that include turkey over filling and a family style turkey over filling, both served with sides and the soup and salad bar.
Morgantown Diner Morgantown
The new Morgantown Diner, which just opened in September, will be open on Thanksgiving Day with a range of special entrees that include turkey ($17.99), ham steak ($18.99), crab cake ($21.99), and New York strip with fried shrimp ($22.99). All specials are served with soup or salad, mashed potatoes, and corn.
Sunset Restaurant Birdsboro
Sunset Restaurant will open at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving day and will be open for lunch and dinner though the actual closing time has not been announced (the restaurant suggests calling to make sure they are still open). Holiday lunch and dinner meals include roast turkey or roast pork over filling, chicken Devon and New York strip steak with crabcakes.
Whoo’s Cooking Robesonia
Whoo’s Cooking is open on Thanksgiving Day, but only for those that pre-order a meal by November 25. Meal options include turkey or roast beef with either mashed potatoes, filling, or noodles plus two vegetables and dessert for $15.00. Takeout meals are available for pickup on November 26 or Thanksgiving Day, November 27.
Thanksgiving Meal Pre-Orders
While these restaurants may not be open on Thanksgiving, you can still enjoy their cooking. Here’s a list of Berks County restaurants offering preorder meals for Thanksgiving.
The Backwoods Brothers are getting out the smoker to prepare your Thanksgiving feast. Turkey breast is available for $18 per pound. Pork ($18 per pound) and brisket ($26 per pound) are also available along with half and full pans of mashed potatoes, corn bread dressing, mac and cheese, and collard greens.
Clean Plates Reading
For a vegan alternative on Thanksgiving, check out Clean Plates. Options include jackfruit ribz and herb tur’ky with gravy. The restaurant is also offering sides, desserts, and refreshers. Preorders are due by November 20.
Deitsch Eck Lenhartsville
While you can’t get your turkey from the Deitsch Eck, you can get everything else. The Lenhartsville restaurant is offering potato filling, hot bacon dressing, coleslaw, pepper cabbage, pickled beets, and more. Pre-ordering is open until items sell out. Pickup is Wednesday, November 26.
Doc & Bubba’s Mohnton
Though the restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving, you can still get your thanksgiving meal from Doc & Bubba’s. The restaurant has catering options for full trays (serves 20-25) and half trays (serves 8-12) of mains and sides, including pot roast, honey-glazed ham, mac and cheese, and stuffing.
Fork & Ale Douglassville
Fork & Ale is bringing back its popular “heat and eat” Thanksgiving dinner. Dinners include turkey, creamy baked green beans and wild mushrooms, bread stuffing, orange infused carrots with chestnuts, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, gravy, and local apple cobbler with butterscotch for $38 per dinner. Orders must be placed by November 23 at 3 p.m. Pickup is between 3 and 8 p.m. on November 26.
Gourmand Cafe Wyomissing
Gourmand Cafe is offering pre-made Thanksgiving dinner for four. The cost is $189.99 which includes a tray of turkey breast, honey baked ham, or herb-crusted brisket with five sides, salad, cranberry sauce, and assorted breads and rolls. Pickup on Wednesday, November 26. (Local delivery is also available).
Hillbilly BBQ Douglassville
The roadside BBQ stand and caterer is smoking turkey and ham for Thanksgiving. Hillbilly BBQ is offering whole turkeys for $4.99 per pound, turkey breast for $12.99 per pound, and a whole ham for $68. Sides of mashed potatoes, green beans, and yams are also available. Preorders must be placed by November 24 for pickup on November 27 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.
Messy Pig BBQ Womelsdorf
The Messy Pig will have their Womelsdorf store open on Wednesday, November 26 with limited menu and to pick up Thanksgiving preorders. The $250 family feast includes four pounds of smoked meat (turkey, pulled pork, and meatloaf among the choices) and ⅓ trays of sides like mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts.
Russo Food Market Wyomissing
Russo Market is offering Thanksgiving Dinners for Six for $319.99. Meals include three pounds of turkey breast; two pounds of herb stuffing; small mac and cheese or baked pasta; two pounds of green beans almondine or brussels sprouts; two pounds of mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes; small garden or Caesar salad; pint of orange cranberry chutney; a loaf of cranberry walnut bread; six pumpkin cannoli.
Vincenzo’s Ristorante Douglassville
Vincenzo’s is offering a family style dinner that can be pre-ordered through November 23 for pickup on November 26. Meals include four pounds of turkey breast with stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce for $90.
Weaver’s Orchard Morgantown
Weaver’s Orchard is offering a Thanksgiving meal kit that serves two to four people. Meals include turkey breast, filling or mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, sides, Weaver’s own applesauce and apple cider, and dessert for $94.99. Order by November 18 for pickup November 26.
Candy’s Homemade Ice Cream Shoemakersville
More than an ice cream shop, Candy’s is offering preorder Thanksgiving dinners. Each meal includes turkey, filling or mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, and drink for $15. Preorder by Wednesday, November 26 for dine-in or takeout.
Kempton Kitchen Kempton
The Kempton Kitchen is offering family-size ham dinners for Thanksgiving. Each meal includes two pounds of ham plus filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, rolls and butter, and dessert. The cost is $40. Pre-orders should be placed by November 17 for pickup on Wednesday, November 26.
Route 61 Diner Muhlenberg Township
Route 61 Diner is offering pre-made dinners for $17.99 each on Thanksgiving. Order ahead for your choice of roast turkey, baked ham, or roast pork, each served with a vegetable, small salad, and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie.
Know of another restaurant open for Thanksgiving? Or someone else offering Thanksgiving takeout? Email us at zach@berkscountyeats.com, and we will add it to the list!
If you are looking to skip the cooking this Easter Sunday, there are plenty of Berks County restaurants open on Easter this year. Check out our list below (we will continue to update it as plans are announced).
Note: we are not tracking whether restaurants have reservations remaining. Be sure to check with the restaurant for availability and make reservations early.
3rd & Spruce Drafthaus West Reading
3rd and Spruce will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The restaurant will have $2 mimosas to go along with their brunch and lunch items.
Airport Diner Kutztown
Open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Airport Diner in Kutztown has seven ala carte specials for Easter. Dinner specials include NY strip steak, grilled ham, or tilapia.
American Diner West Reading
The American Diner is running Easter specials all weekend. Honey glazed ham, turkey, seafood medley and prime rib are among the menu additions that will be available Friday through Monday (including Easter Sunday).
Andy Pepper’s Oley
Andy Pepper’s will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Easter Sunday, serving their regular breakfast and lunch menu.
Annamarie’s on Main Birdsboro
Annamarie’s is hosting an Easter brunch buffet that includes French toast, pancakes, strip steak, ham, and more. In all, they will offer eigh mains, 14 sides and a dessert station. The cost is $44.99 for adults and $18.99 for kids 12 and under.
Anthony’s Trattoria Pennside
Anthony’s Trattoria will open for lunch and dinner on Easter. The restaurant will have leg of lamb and ham plus the regular menu. Anthony’s is open from 12 noon to 10 p.m.
Austin’s Restaurant & Bar West Lawn
Austin’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday. In addition to the regular menu, they will have an Easter baked ham dinner special: $17.50 for ham, garlic whipped potatoes, and seasoned green beans. Preorder takeout meals are also available.
B2 Bistro & Bar West Reading
Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter Sunday, B2 Bistro & Bar will serve their ala carte brunch menu until 2:30 p.m. and their dinner menu starting at 3 p.m.
Bally Family Diner Bally
The Bally Family Diner is offering an all-you-can-eat Easter dinner: $21.99 for roast pork, turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, filling, corn, and soup and salad bar.
Blackjax American Pub & GRill Birdsboro
Blackjax will host a buffet on Easter Sunday from 12 noon until 8 p.m. For $25.95 per adult and $13.95 for children (kids under 6 are free), guests can enjoy honey glazed ham, roasted turkey, dill crusted salmon, and more.
Bogey’s Pub Fleetwood
Bogey’s Pub at Golden Oaks Golf Club will be open for brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. Brunch will also include a kids menu, while dinner will feature surf and turf and more.
Christine’s Creekside Inn Birdsboro
Christine’s will have their full menu available but limited hours on Easter. The restaurant will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. They will also offer a ham special.
Coastal Grille Wyomissing
Just like sister restaurant, Austin’s, Coastal Grille will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Easter Sunday with the full menu available plus a ham dinner special.
Comb Coffee Co Topton
Comb Coffee Co will have their coffee stand open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Easter for you to get your caffeine fix for the holiday.
Cottage Bakery & Cafe Kutztown
Breakfast and lunch will be available at the Cottage Bakery & Cafe in Kutztown. The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Easter.
Crossroads Family Restaurant Leesport
Another diner that will be open on Easter Sunday, Crossroads Family Restaurant will be featuring several specials including roast leg of lamb, duck l’orange, lobster tail, and of course, baked ham.
Doc & Bubba’s Mohnton
Easter brunch is served at Doc & Bubba’s. The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a limited menu, including carving station, and live music by Dave Cullen from 1 to 3 p.m.
Exeter Family Restaurant Exeter
The Exeter Family Restaurant will be open Easter day with their regular menu and specials including brown sugar honey baked hma, spicy bourbon chicken, and burnt ends mac and cheese. Reservations are available for groups of eight or more.
Fork & Ale Douglassville
Fork & Ale will be open for Easter brunch. As with their regular Sunday brunch, the menu includes “with eggs” dishes like the breakfast burger or shrimp and grits, and mains like a Monte Cristo or risotto. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grind Birdsboro
Grind will host a buffet brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Options include made-to-order omelettes, ham carving station, southern fried chicken, shrimp Alfredo and more. Adult meals are $39, kids 7-12 are $18, and ages 2-6 are $8.
Fresh West Reading
West Reading brunch spot Fresh will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving their breakfast and lunch favorites.
Heidelberg Family Restaurant Robesonia
The Heidelberg will be serving a family style Easter dinner from 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will feature all-you-can-eat ham, turkey, corn, filling and peas plus dessert and beverage for $21.99 ($10.99 for kids).
Inn on Main Oley
The Inn on Main is serving both brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with dinner available all day until 6 p.m.
Judy’s on Cherry Reading
Judy’s on Cherry will be open for brunch or dinner, offering an ala carte menu on Easter Sunday at their downtown Reading restaurant.
Kempton Hotel Kempton
Easter dinner is served family style at the Kempton Hotel. Roast turkey, ham, and Pennsylvania Dutch style pot pie are the mains. The cost is $23.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 12 and under.
Leesport Diner Leesport
The Leesport Diner will be open on Easter Day. In addition, they are offering takeout dinners. Pre-order by Wednesday the 16th for meals that include roast beef, turkey, and ham, along with sides for $18.
Liberty at Dryville Mertztown
The Liberty at Dryville will be open on Easter Sunday, dinner only, from 4 to 10 p.m.
Lilli’s Ranch House & Creamery West Lawn
Lilli’s will be open for breakfast and lunch, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Easter Sunday. Regular menu and specials will be available.
New Jerusalem Inn Fleetwood
The New Jerusalem Inn is open for dinner on Easter, 1 to 7 p.m. Ham steak, roast turkey, roast beef, and sea scallops are among the entree options.
New York Bagelry West Lawn
You can get your breakfast or lunch bagels at New York Bagelry. On Easter, the Bagelry will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Note: The Kenhorst location will be closed).
Oola Bowls Wyomissing
Acai bowls and smoothies will be available at Oola Bowls from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Ozgood’sNeighborhood Grill & Bar Robesonia
The Robesonia location of Ozgood’s is taking reservations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Turkey and ham are the mains on the buffet which is $28 for adults and $17 for kids 12 and under.
Red Plate Diner Wernersville
The Red Plate Diner will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Easter Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, they will offer four specials: Easter ham, honey garlic salmon, surf and turf (New York strip and flounder), and seafood marinara.
Route 61 Diner Muhlenberg
The Route 61 Diner will be open with its regular menu plus specials on Easter Day. Menu additions include prime rib, salmon Oscar, London broil and ham steak.
State Hill Craft Cocktails and Kitchen Wyomissing
The Easter brunch at State Hill features an ala carte menu with options like Easter ham, prime rib, pork belly eggs Benedict, and maple bacon smash burgers. Seatings are from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Stokesay Castle Reading
The Stokesay Castle is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The meal is priced at $52 for adults and $25 for children 5-12. Reservations are required.
Stouch Tavern Womelsdorf
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Stouch Tavern will host an Easter dinner buffet. The menu includes baked ham with pineapple glaze, chicken in cream sauce over noodles, broiled haddock in lemon butter and an assortment of sides and desserts. The cost is $36.95 for adults and $15.95 for children 10 and under.
Temple Family Restaurant Temple
The Temple Family Restaurant will open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Easter Sunday with lunch and dinner specials that include baked ham, leg of lamb, lamb chops, and prime rib.
Tobias Frogg Reading
The Easter buffet at Tobias Frogg will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Mains include honey ham, pulled pork sliders, Marsala chicken, scrambled eggs and bacon. The buffet cost is $25.99. The full menu will also be available.
Vida Cafe Leesport
Vida Cafe, the Leesport restaurant specializing in Latin American brunch, will be open on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with their regular menu.
Vintner’s Table Wyomissing
The Vintner’s Table will be offering a pre fixe lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The four-course meal includes three entree options: lamb ragu pappardelle, herb and citrus stuffed porchetta, and chive butter salmon. A kids menu is also available.
Willoughby’s on Park Wyomissing
Willoughby’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter. The restaurant will be offering a two-course prix fixe menu with an ala carte cold bar and a “young adults” (11 and under) menu. Adults are $59, young adults are $28.
Whoo’s Cooking at The Boxcar Grill Robesonia
Whoo’s Cooking has two choices for Easter dinner: baked ham ($15) or roast beef ($16), both are served with the choice of two vegetables and sides. Dine-in is available on Easter Sunday but you can also pre-order takeout meals (order by Thursday the 17ty) for pickup on Saturday or Sunday.
Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery Wyomissing
The daily brunch buffet at the Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery gets an upgrade for Easter. From 10 a.m. to 4 pm., guests will enjoy New York strip steak, salmon, pineapple ham, and pot roast, along with breakfast favorites for $26.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids ages 4-10.
Berks Jazz Fest returns to Greater Reading April 4-13, 2025 and nothing goes better with live music than great food. Here is Berks County Eats’ guide to where to eat during Berks Jazz Fest:
Dinner (and Brunch) with Live Music
Jimmie Kramer’s Peanut Bar Reading
The Peanut Bar will once again host the Jazz Fest kickoff with a luncheon on Friday, April 4 featuring live music from local favorites the Groovemasters. Reservations are required.
With its location in downtown Reading, the Peanut Bar also makes a great stop before or after concerts, especially those at the nearby Miller Center.
The Chateau Tent at Green Valley Sinking Spring
Bunchafunk, a local jazz band, is celebrating 25 years in 2025. As part of the celebration, there will be dinner and music at the Green Valley Chateau, a special event venue in Sinking Spring. Tickets are $25 with buffet dinner ($15 without).
Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree Reading
The DoubleTree by Hilton Reading will be hosting more than 20 events and concerts during the 10-day festival. The onsite Cheers Bistro is the perfect place to grab dinner with your show.
More Restaurants in Downtown Reading
Judy’s on Cherry Reading
Judy’s on Cherry is one of the premier restaurants in downtown Reading. Enjoy upscale casual dining before or after your concert. In 2024, Judy’s offered extended hours to accommodate post-concert dinner and drinks.
Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub Reading
Located in the former Franklin Street railroad station, Saucony Creek Brewing’s outpost in downtown Reading offers great meals along with their signature beers. The restaurant is just two blocks from Penn Street and the DoubleTree Hotel.
Lang Restaurant Reading
Enjoy authentic Vietnamese food at Lang Restaurant in Reading. Lang is located on 6th Street, just a block north of the DoubleTree which is hosting the largest number of events during Jazz Fest.
Cafe de Colombia Reading
Located along Penn Street near the Santander Arena and DoubleTree Hotel, Cafe de Colombia offers dinner service Tuesday through Saturday, serving Latin American favorites like carne asada, camarones, rice dishes and more.
The Ugly Oyster Drafthaus Reading
For pub-style fare, check out the Ugly Oyster Drafthaus. Located just a block from Penn Street in the heart of downtown, the Ugly Oyster is close to all the Reading venues.
Skylight Cuisine & Bar Reading
Skylight Cuisine & Bar serves Latin American cuisine in their Penn Street restaurant, just steps from the DoubleTree.
Looking for more options? Check out our Berks County Restaurant Directory to see all 550 local dining options in Reading and Berks County, Pa.
