Commerce Bank Reading Classic International Media Headquarters

Located at the Start/ Finish Line with Live Commerce Bank Reading Classic footage shown in the restaurant

Jimmie Kramer’s The Peanut Bar Restaurant for the third consecutive year will host the international press corps attending the Commerce Bank Reading Classic.

This special race day menu will be featured.

Pro Cycling Tour “Feed Zone” Lunch Specials

“LEAD-OUT”
French Onion Soup $4.95
New England Clam Chowder $3.50//$4.25
Fat Free Chilled Caribbean Gazpacho $4.95

Quiche $5.99 Ham, Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese

Rock Racing “Breakaway” Burger Monterey Jack Cheese & Sautéed Onions

Blue Plate Special $4.50 Meatloaf served with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable

The “Leader” Pan Grilled Teriyaki Glazed Salmon This meaty whitefish is pan-grilled over high heat, coated in a light teriyaki glaze and served over a bed of gingered sesame noodles and accompanied by a vegetable & luncheon salad.

“The Henderson” Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad Grilled breast meat of chicken, pineapple, grapes, oranges and candied walnuts bound in citrus mayonnaise, then embarked in a pineapple boat and garnished with strawberries and toasted coconut. $8.99

Fried Chicken “Slipstream” Wrap Fried chicken breast rolled in a herbed wrap with Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce & ranch dressing & served with a side of sweet potato fries. $8.99

The “Hammer” Beef Burgundy Tender filet tips are cooked ‘til buttery in a burgundy demi-glace and served over fettuccini; includes garlic bread. Includes a luncheon salad. $9.99

The “Kick” The Peanut Bar’s Individual Pizza with Salad $8.90 without salad $6.95 today our fresh pizza shell is brushed with seasoned olive oil; topped with our house marinara, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella & provolone cheeses.

Homemade “Bell Lap” Desserts:
Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling Chocolate Cake
Angelfood Cake & Fresh Strawberries
Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee
New York Style Cheesecake
Coconut Cake
Ciao Bella Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake
Ciao Bella Lemon, Raspberry or Chocolate Gourmet Sorbet
Warm Apple Crisp with Ciao Bello Cinnamon Ice Cream
Frozen Chocolate Covered Pretzel Ice Cream Pie
Way Har Farms Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream

Like a good friend,  The Peanut Bar will make you feel right at home.  One step inside and you'll quickly appreciate our  comfortable, authentic  city tavern/restaurant atmosphere. Sit down,  relax, dig into a bowl  of complimentary peanuts, and toss the shells on the floor.  Enjoy seasonal micro and imported draft or bottled beer from our extensive selection. Play your favorite jukebox hits, kick back and watch some ESPN, or just the crowd. And the menu, well, it  covets all your favorites, from daily blue plate specials to Reading's most award winning Buffalo wings; from deli sandwiches to delectable  gourmet cuisine.

The kids can color their own personal “Shell the Peanut” menu and play a video game. We're a local tradition, owned and operated by the same family for three generations. A visit to Reading and Berks County is not complete without a trip to The Peanut Bar (remember to check out our souvenir wearables collection). If you want to experience the best of Reading, old and new, come to the heart of it ‑ The Peanut Bars a landmark since 1924. We're not formal, just friendly.

The Peanut Bar Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and late dining in all price ranges.

We're a popular venue for family celebrations, rehearsal dinners, special seasonal events, holiday parties, corporate functions as well as pre‑and post‑event dining for Sovereign Center shows, Royals and Phillies games.

Thanks to our employees, we were named Small Business of the Year 2003 by the Berks County Chamber of Commerce and thanks to our loyal customers we won the award for Peoples Choice best Wing in Berks County for the last 4 years and as well as the Berks County Living Best Business Lunch & Berks County Living Platinum Plate award for Best Dessert our Frozen Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie

Free on‑site parking is available in our lighted, attended lot at the rear entrance. Only blocks from the Sovereign Center, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Route 422, minutes from all hotels. And .

Join us and Crack open some fun!