BOYERTOWN — There isn’t a place that offers a better taste of Boyertown than The Bears’ Den.

Located at 133 S. Chestnut Street, the unique community landmark is a cozy, sports memorbilia-themed restaurant — its walls lined with old photographs, jerseys and newspaper clippings from Boyertown’s long, storied sports history.

“The name speaks for itself,” says Kelly Frain, who owns the restaurant with husband Dennis. “There are bears everywhere!”

The Den will be celebrating it’s third anniversary this January.

“We loved the idea of a sports-themed restaurant all about the history of Boyertown,” said Kelly.

But it’s not just the eatery’s walls that celebrate Boyertown. The Den boasts outstanding customer service and is open to host any fundraiser or event that benefits the community, including a number of fundraisers they do with Boyertown School District.

And just like the decor, the menu is a grand slam too, offering a tasty assortment of mouth-watering sandwiches, hoagies and paninis. as well as salads, sides, pizza and items from the fryer.

All deli sandwiches are $5.95 grilled or cold and include the Roast Beef Special, Corned Beef Special, Turkey, Ham, and the popular Reubnen which is corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on your choice of bread.

Panini sandwiches are all grilled and served on tasty ciabatta bread, including the Grilled Chicken, Tuscany, Milan, Veggie and Caribbean.

Hoagies can be ordered medium or large and include the Italian, American, Turkey, Grilled Ham & Cheese, Cheese, Tuna or Roast Beef. And customers can add the Den’s own homemade hot peppers or sweet peppers for an extra 50 cents.

The Den’s trademark cheese steaks (made with sauce and onions) are also quite popular among guests. Other steak sandwiches on the menu include buffalo steaks, chicken cheese steaks, pepperoni cheese steaks and mushroom cheese steaks.

Special hoagies include the Twinburger Hoagie, Cheese Steak Hoagie, Pepperoni or Mushroom Cheese Steak Hoagie or the Meatball Parmesan.

Half-pound and quarter-pound burgers are also available, as well as hot dogs, grilled cheese, peanut butter & jelly, pizza, stromboli and even nachos with cheese.

The fryer menu includes Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Cheese Fries, Gravy Fries, Mozzarella Cheese Stix, Breaded Mushrooms, Breaded Veggies, Pierogies and wings.

The Bears’ Den is located at 133 S. Chestnut Street, Boyertown and is open six days a week. Hours are Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and closed Tues. Call 610-367-2422 for more information.

BOYERTOWN — What began as a donut shop 17 years ago has become one of the most beloved family restaurants in the community.

Argentos Pizza & Family Restaurant, located at 833 E. Philadelphia Ave., is celebrating their anniversary this month with a number of great menu specials.

“We would like to thank the community for supporting us for the last 17 years,” says Vinnie, owner. “Without them, this wouldn’t be home.”

But any regular customer can tell you that it’s Argento’s who make it feel like home.

Over the years, Argento’s has held many fundraisers for the community, including car washes, award ceremonies, and feeding the football team every Friday.

After all these years, no one is questioning Argento’s pride in the community or spirit. But what about the food?

Well, that’s pretty special too.

Argento’s has built a renowned reputation throughout the area for their trademark pizza menu and wings. And their award-winning cheese steaks are comparable to any of Philly’s hot spots.

The impressive pizza menu includes a vast amount of varieties, styles and toppings suitable for any taste or appetite. From Sicilian to Hawaiian to classic meat lovers and stuffed pizzas, the menu does not disappoint.

Argento’s menu also features a number of burgers, melts, hoagies, grinders, clubs, wraps and other sandwiches — hot and cold.

Dinner selections include lasagna, ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti dishes, stuffed shells and other platters. They also offer family platters large enough to feed four people. Soups, salads, sides and kids meals are also available.

New to the menu is Argento’s new Broaster Chicken, available by piece or in snack boxes and meal deals.

Argentos Pizza & Family Restaurant is open for dine in and take out seven days a week and is located at 833 E. Philadelphia Avenue in Boyertown. They deliver to the surrounding five-mile area. Hours are 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday thru Thursday; 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday. Phone is 610-367-4144.