At the far left is the well-known Jimmie Kramer’s “Peanut Bar”, at 332 Penn St, besides which is Chubby’s Italian Sandwiches, a business also once operated on Lancaster Pike, beyond Shillington. This view dates from April 1st, 1969.
pictures courtesy of the Passing Scene
Today:
Chubby’s never operated on Lancaster Avenue as far as I can remember. They were originally a very small store just below Chiarelli’s at 4th and Penn Streets (1950s- 1970s). They sold some Italian groceries and had a very small counter in the back where their sandwiches were made and sold. I think they had a good business especially at lunch times. Reading Eagle/Times employees were favorite customers. They moves several times. From there, I think they moved to the first block of North Third Street, and then they moved to their final location on the three-hundred block of Penn Street on the south side of the street (pictured). Sandwich places on Lancaster Avenue were/are Screpsi’s, V & S, and Sammy’s if they are still operating. Would love to get Chubby’s recipes for their Special Italian and Ham-on-Roll sandwiches. They were very unique and the best in the area. Difficult to duplicate without the recipes.