Pennybackers Restaurant

"Casual Food & Fun in Historic Downtown Harrisonburg"

14 E. Water Street                              540-432-3360

Food Menu

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Bruce Street Beginnings

Wings - 8 served with Celery (choice of Blue Cheese or Ranch) – comes in Original, Hot or BBQ ($6.99)

Chicken Strips Basket -  4 Breaded Chicken Breast Strips served with Ott Tots and Honey Mustard for Dipping (5.99)

Soft Hot Pretzels - 6 served with Honey Mustard or Spicy Mustard ($3.99)

Fried Queso Sticks – 6 Sticks w/Pennybacker Sauce ($3.99)

Ott Tots – served with Sauce of Your Choice ($3.99)


Main Street Fare

All Sandwiches are served with Ott Tots, Ketchup and a Pickle.  Bowl of Soup or Half Salad may be substituted for Tots for $1.99.  Lobster Bisque may be substituted for Tots for $2.99.

Add Hickory Smoked Bacon, Pineapple, Portabella Mushrooms or Avacado for $1.

Any Sandwich can be split and served with a full side of Ott Tots and a pickle for $1.

Franklin Favorites

The Pennybacker:  Angus Roast Beef, Honey Turkey Breast, Hickory Ham, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Onion and Pennybacker Sauce served hot on French Bread. ($7.99)

The Pastrami Backer: Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Spicy Mustard, Mixed Greens and Tomato served hot on Rye Bread ($6.99)

The BBQ Backer: Chicken Breast covered in BBQ Sauce, Pepperjack Cheese, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Mixed Greens and Tomato served hot on Ciabatta Bread ($7.49)

The Gobbler: Honey Turkey Breast, Citrus Pepper Glaze, Pepperjack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Banana Peppers served hot on Ciabatta Bread ($6.99)

The Teri: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast covered in Muenster Cheese, Pineapple, Diced Tomatoes and Mixed Greens served on Ciabatta Bread ($7.49)

The Chicken Backer:  Grilled Chicken Breast, Provolone Cheese, Bacon, Mixed Greens, Tomato and Onion served Hot on Ciabatta Bread with Honey Mustard. ($7.49)

The Liberty Bell: Your choice of Chicken or Angus Roast Beef.  Smothered in Provolone Cheese, Grilled Bell Peppers and Onions. Topped with Mayo, Mixed Greens, Tomato and Banana Peppers served on French Bread. ($7.49)

The Rocktown: Honey: Turkey Breast smothered in Muenster, Pennybacker Sauce, Mixed Greens, Onions and Tomato.  Served hot on Ciabatta Bread.  ($6.99)

The Italian: Salami, Peppered Ham, Cappacoloi Ham, Provolone, Salad Greens, Tomato, Onions, Banana Peppers, Black Olives, Mayo, and Balsamic Vinaigrette served Warm on French Bread ($7.49)

The Big Dipstick:  Our Version of the French Dip. Angus Roast Beef and Swiss served on French Bread with Plenty of au Jus for Dipping ($6.49)

The Moo Cow:  Angus Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Mixed Greens, Tomato and Horseradish Mayo on Rye Bread. ($6.49)

The Bella:  Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Melted Muenster, Spinach Leaves, Tomato, Onion and Grilled Veggie Relish on Wheatberry Bread.  ($7.49)

The Monterey: Grilled Citrus Pepper Chicken Breast covered in Avocado, Smoked Bacon and Provolone Cheese topped with Diced Tomatoes and Green Onions served on Ciabatta Bread. ($7.99)

Farmer Brown:  Grilled Bell Peppers, Red Onions and sliced Portabella Mushroom smothered in Provolone. Topped with Tomatoes, Mixed Greens and Grilled Veggie Relish served on French Bread.  ($6.99)

The Hawaiian: Hickory Ham Glazed in Citrus Pepper sauce, Muenster, Pineapple, Banana Peppers and Mixed Greens served on Ciabatta Bread ($6.99)

Court Square Club: Turkey Breast, Swiss, Bacon, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Onion and Honey Mustard on 3 Layers of Toasted Country White Bread ($6.99)

The Corey: Chef Corey’s Chicken Salad on Toasted Wheatberry or Country White Bread with Mixed Greens and Tomato. ($6.99)

The BLT: Hickory Smoked Bacon, Mixed Greens and Tomatoes with Mayonnaise on Toasted White Bread ($5.99)


Newman’s Reuben’s

Honey Turkey:  Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and 1000 Island Dressing on Grilled Rye Bread   ($6.99)

Pastrami:  Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, 1000 Island Dressing on Grilled Rye Bread ($6.99)

Portabella: Portabella Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and 1000 Island Dressing on Grilled Rye Bread ($6.99)


Grilled Cheese…...Und Red Soup!

Pick your Favorite Cheese and Bread, and We will Grill it to Perfection!  Comes with Bowl of Tomato Soup!  ($6.99)

Breads:  Country White, Wheatberry Wheat or Rye

Cheeses:  Provolone, Smoked Cheddar, American, Muenster, Pepperjack or Swiss.

Just want the Grilled Cheese?..... with Ott Tots ($4.99)

Add Bell Peppers, Onions, Black Olives, and Tomato for 75 Cents.


Warren Street Wraps

Moo Wrap:
Grilled Angus Roast Beef covered in American Cheese, Bistro Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Mixed Greens, Grilled Onions and Banana Peppers, rolled in a warm flour tortilla ($6.99)

Cluck Wrap: Grilled Chicken Breast, Provolone Cheese, Bistro Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Mixed Greens, Grilled Onions and Banana Peppers rolled in a warm flour Tortilla ($6.99)

Buffalo Chicken: Grilled Chicken Breast tossed in Buffalo Sauce, Topped with Romaine Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Crumbled Bleu Cheese and Buttermilk Ranch, rolled in a warm flour Tortilla ($6.99)



Campbell Street

Soup in a Crock served with a Breadstick

Creamy Tomato Basil ($4.49)

French Onion ($4.49)

Lobster Bisque ( $5.49)

Soup Du Jour ($4.49)


Grattan Street Greens

Salads Served with a Breadstick (extra breadstick for 50 cents)

Add Teriyaki Ginger Chicken Breast, Citrus Pepper Chicken Breast or Portabella Mushrooms to any salad for $2


Chef Salad: Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Honey Turkey Breast, Hickory Ham, Provolone Cheese and Croutons ($7.49)

Caesar BLT: Mixed Greens with Texas Smoked Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Romano, Avocado Slices, Croutons and Creamy Caesar Dressing ($7.49)

Spinach: Baby Spinach, Red Onions, Candied Pecans, Cranberries, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Croutons Served with our Raspberry Vinaigrette ($7.49)

Grilled Teriyaki Ginger Chicken: Served over a Bed of Salad Greens with Pineapple, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Cucumbers and Croutons with your Choice of Dressing ($8.49)

Caesar: Romaine Lettuce, Romano Cheese, Croutons and Creamy Caesar Dressing ($5.99)

Mary Hallet Salad: Salad Greens, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes and Croutons with your Choice of Dressing ($5.99)

Chef Corey Chicken Salad:  Homemade Cranberry
& Pecan Chicken Salad served on a Bed of Mixed Greens….. You’ll love it!  Garnished with Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumbers and your Choice of Dressing ($7.49)

Dressings – Ranch, 1000 Island, Light Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Light Raspberry Vinaigrette, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Homemade Poppyseed, Oil & Vinegar


Water Street Combos

Mix and Match a Soup, ½ Salad, or even ½ Sandwich. Pick 2 of the Following ($6.49):
(Lobster Bisque for an additional $1)

1/2 Salads – Caesar, Spinach or Mary Hallet

Soups – Tomato Basil, French Onion, or Soup du Jour

1/2 SandwichBLT, Grilled Cheese, Ham and American (with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo), Turkey and Muenster (with Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo)  Roast Beef and Swiss (with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo)or Pastrami and Swiss (with Spicy Mustard, Lettuce and Tomato) on White, Wheat or Rye Bread


Mason Street Beverages

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Root Beer, Pink Lemonade,  Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate($1.69)


Federal Street Finales

The Pennybacker Sundae: Oven-baked Brownie covered in Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream and a Cherry ($3.99)

The Pennybacker Twist: 3 Mini Soft Pretzels Tossed in Cinnamon-Sugar and covered with Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream and a Cherry ($3.99)

Root Beer Float: Vanilla Ice Cream covered in Root Beer, topped with Whipped Cream and Cherry ($2.99)


Little Lincoln’s

For our Friends 10 and Under, served with Ott Tots, Applesauce, and a Fountain Drink ($3.49)

Chicken Strips, Hot Dog, Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup (no Tots or Applesauce)


Little Lincoln Desserts

Oreo Crumble Sundae: Vanilla Ice Cream covered in Oreo Cookie Crumbles! ($2.99)

Gummy Worm Sundae: Vanilla Ice Cream with Gooey Gummy Worms! ($2.99)



Thank you for visiting Pennybackers! Please come back and see us again!



About Pennybackers: The building at 14 East Water Street dates back to the 1850’s and has historically been a carriage house or Pub. Its past names include The George Washington Inn as well as the Blue Swan Tavern. One of the early owners was a man named Derrick Pennybacker, and the building is known as the Pennybacker Building. Going with the penny theme, the majority of the tables in the restaurant were auctioned off at the Harrisonburg Children’s Museum’s annual fundraiser. Auction winners were able to design their own tabletop using the tail side of pennies, with the exception of 10 heads on each table. See if you can find the 10 heads! Feel free to browse the restaurant and check out the additional tabletops as well as the turn of the century pictures of Harrisonburg.


We are happy to accept Visa, MasterCard, or Cash for payment.  No Checks Please. Thank You!

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