Category: Holiday Dining Guides

Americana Diner
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 in the regular rotation of daily specials, and it is expected to be featured on New Year’s Day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association
Oley

The pork and sauerkraut dinner is an annual tradition at the Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association. The buffet meal runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to the public. The cost is $18.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 15 and under.

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 p.m.

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.”

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.

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.

Backwoods Brothers Authentic Texas Cuisine
Hamburg

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.

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’s Neighborhood 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.

ACEC Farm & Market
Shoemakersville

ACEC Farm and Market has been offering homemade fastnachts since 2021. The market takes preorders with pickup available in the weeks leading up to Fastnacht Day.

Anita’s Biscotti
Sinking Spring

Anita’s is taking preorders for homemade fastnachts – $1.50 each or six for $8.00. Pickups will be on Tuesday the 4th.

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Boyertown

Last year, bad weather forced a cancellation of Fastnacht Day at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, but the event will return on Tuesday, March 4. With museum admission, guests can sit inside the museum’s restored Fegley’s Reading Diner and enjoy a fastnacht for 25 cents and coffee for 5 cents. The event begins when the museum opens at 10 a.m.

Dice’s Creative Cakes
Boyertown

Dice’s Creative Cakes will be frying fastnachts starting in February. The bakery uses a from-scratch recipe with real potatoes, baked and mashed.

Dietrich’s Meats & Country Store
Lenhartsville

Each year, Dietrich’s Meats add fastnachts to its expansive array of Pennsylvania Dutch offerings. Last year, they were available during the week leading up to Fat Tuesday.

Dutch-Maid Bakery
Temple

The Dutch Maid Bakery has fastnachts available at both of its locations – along Kutztown Road in Temple and at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market – beginning Thursday, January 16.

Echo Hill Country Market
Fleetwood

Each year, Echo Hill Country Market offers homemade fastnachts in the leadup to Fat Tuesday. Fastnachts are baked fresh.

Frecon Farms
Boyertown

Frecon Farms offers homemade fastnachts every year at its market in Boyertown. Fastnachts will be available this year from February 21 through March 8.

Goose Lane Egg Farm
Sinking Spring

Goose Lane Egg Farm has half-dozen bags of fastnachts available in both plain, powdered, and glazed.

Hershey Harvest
Laureldale

Each year, Hershey Harvest brings back homemade fastnachts which they advertise are made with real mashed potatoes. Fastnachts are usually available beginning in January.

Historic Joanna Furnace
Plowville

The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association is once again hosting a fastnacht fundraiser. Pickup is March 4 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at historic Joanna Furnace. Preorder on HayCreek.org. Cost is $10 per dozen and $6 per half-dozen.

Kirbyville Farm Market
Kirbyville

The Kirbyville Farm Market (Route 222 south of Kutztown) is once again offering fastnachts, homemade from the market’s bakery. Fastnachts are available powfdered or plain. 

Mt. Penn Fire Company
Mt. Penn

One of the longest running fastnacht sales in the county, the Mt. Penn Fire Company will be making fastnachts for the 57th consecutive year. Preorders will be available with pickup on March 1 and 2.

PA Dutch Farmers Market of Wyomissing
Wyomissing

Becca’s Gourmet Coffee and Donuts at the Farmers Market of Wyomissing has fastnachts available now. The prices are $1.25 for a single, $6.95 for a half-dozen, and $12.95 for a dozen.

Peppermint Stick
Boyertown

From Friday, February 28 through Fat Tuesday, March 4, the Peppermint Stick in Boyertown is offering a sweet take on fastnachts: the fastnacht sundae. The dish starts with fresh fastnachts from Dice’s Creative Cakes. Then they are topped with caramel, ice cream, custard, and chocolate chips for $7.50.

Plum Creek Farm Market
Bernville

Plum Creek offers three varieties of fastnachts: plain, glazed and powdered sugar. Fastnachts are available for preorder for March 4. Last year, additional quantities were available on a first-come, first-served basis on Fastnacht Day.

Redner’s Markets
Multiple Locations

Across Berks County and beyond, Redner’s Markets offers fastnachts baked in their bakeries. Fastnachts are available now and will be on the shelves through Fastnacht Day.

Riegel’s Produce
Kempton

Sitting on the border of Berks and Lehigh Counties, Riegel’s Produce is taking pre-orders for their homemade fastnachts. The cost is $12 per dozen or $6.50 per half-dozen.

Shady Mountain Market
Fleetwood

Shady Mountain Market lists fastnachts on theier website with availability in January and February.

Sunnyside Pastries
Fairgrounds Farmers Market

Lancaster-based Sunnyside Pastries offers fastnachts in the leadup to Lent. Check out their location at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market to pick them up close to home.

Sweet Ride Ice Cream
West Reading

Fastnachts are extra sweet at Sweet Ride. On Tuesday, March 4, Sweet Ride in West Reading will be offering fastnacht ice cream sandwiches, made on a panini press. Pre-orders will be available.

Twilight Acres
Stouchsburg

Fastnachts are available for preorder at Twilight Acres starting in early February. Call or stop in to the Stouchsburg market for pricing and availability.

Way-Har Farms
Bernville

The bakery at Way-Har Farms in Bernville is stocked with fastnachts as of mid-January. The creamery was even offering fastnacht ice cream sandwiches on National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on February 1.

Weaver’s Orchard
Morgantown

Weaver’s Orchard has fastnachts available in five varieties: plain, glazed, powdered sugared, sugared, or cinnamon sugared, arriving a few weeks before Fastnacht Day. Preorders are open now.

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.

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.