Chubby’s on Penn St 1969

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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.

Chubby's on Penn St 1969

pictures courtesy of the Passing Scene

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Chubby's on Penn St 1969


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David Richard Procter
David Richard Procter
8 months ago

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.

Last edited 8 months ago by David Richard Procter

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