PLEASE NOTE: Franklin Station will be CLOSED Tuesday July 4, 2023 for the holiday and reopen Wednesday July 5, 2023.

Chef Martha aka “Chef Martita”, our Executive Chef in Reading, hails from Brooklyn, New York City and is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of New York. She crafts a wide variety of eclectic New American creations as well as her own interpretation of classic American cuisine. Perhaps you’ll select her award winning Cajun Shrimp & Grits and a side of Crispy Maple Dijon Brussels. Or you might choose a fan favorite, such as the Franklin Station Burger, a blend of premium local Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib topped with Provolone and Bacon Jam, or another fan favorite, the Steak Sandwich made with chunks of local Petite Filet. We’re confident that you’ll enjoy her team’s creations – BOMBA!

Join us on Sundays for Jazz Brunch from 10 AM to 3 PM, with live jazz from 11 AM to 2 PM. Martha’s creations include classics such as Eggs Benedict and other amazing creations.

Did we mention local? Since we opened the Kutztown pub in 2015, we’ve been all about local – local vendors, local farms, local ingredients. The events of the past few years have solidified that belief. We are a member of the PA Preferred program, a state sponsored program promoting local products. during your visit to Franklin Station, you won’t see the mega-corporation food delivery trucks that you see at chain restaurants all over the United States, from Alaska to Florida. You won’t be served frozen pre-portioned, bag cooked food from who knows where. You’ll see family owned trucks from Eastern Pennsylvania family owned provisioners. You’ll see small vans from local farmers delivering eggs, ice cream, beef and more. In the summer, you’ll see our owners Rob & Karen, Kirby & Deb, and Terry & Deb dropping off produce they just hand picked at their own farms.  THAT’S local. THAT’s fresh. THAT’S Farm To Table.