Local spots along walkable Old York Road and the surrounding downtown
Jenkintown's downtown dining scene is small enough to walk end-to-end but varied enough to cover most moods. Old York Road is the main spine — a walkable corridor where you can reach coffee, a casual lunch, craft beer, and a proper dinner without moving your car. The SEPTA station draws a mix of commuters and day-trippers, and the restaurant community has grown around that captive, locally-minded crowd.
304 Old York Rd. The neighborhood anchor bar and grill. Handcrafted burgers, wings, and a rotating craft beer selection. Known for its patio and casual vibe that works equally well for lunch, dinner, or a late drink. One of the most reliably busy spots in the borough.
House-made American comfort cuisine with handcrafted cocktails and Detroit-style pizzas. Warm neighborhood vibe, consistent quality, and a menu that changes with the seasons. Popular with residents looking for a sit-down dinner without driving out of the borough.
A BYOB Italian restaurant in the Jenkintown area known for bringing elegance and contemporary atmosphere to the neighborhood. Recognized by OpenTable diners in 2023 and 2024. Brings Italy home through warm, carefully prepared dishes. Bring your own wine.
709 West Avenue. Highly rated by delivery and pickup customers, with 4.6 stars across hundreds of reviews. Korean-inspired plates and chicken dishes. A strong option for takeout from the West Avenue stretch near the borough's residential core.
The borough's restaurant landscape reflects its character: small in scale, locally rooted, and not trying to be anything it's not. You won't find a chain restaurant in the downtown core. What you'll find instead are owner-operated places that have regulars, menus with personality, and enough options that residents rarely feel the need to drive somewhere else for a meal.
Jenkintown's walkability is a genuine asset. The SEPTA station at the center of town means dinner in the borough is accessible without a car from much of Montgomery County, and for residents it means walking rather than driving for most dining occasions. For a borough of fewer than 5,000 people, that's not nothing.
For a broader list of options, TripAdvisor's Jenkintown restaurant listings include reviews and current hours for the full range of dining options in and around ZIP 19046.