You could spend a month dining in Elkins Park and still have gems left undiscovered. This leafy Philadelphia suburb brims with bistros, trattorias, gastropubs, and cozy BYOBs tucked along its charming avenues. Here are the 19 best.
Tous les Jours
$ | (267) 284-1206 | WEBSITE
Tous les Jours makes the most of its bright and clean daily hours, serving great pastries and coffee in a space that feels both relaxed and productive. Between bites of taro buttercream bread and mini tiramisus, settle into the warm seating with your laptop or simply enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere under the inviting lighting.
Sangkee Asian Kitchen
$$ | (215) 782-3388 | WEBSITE
This cozy Asian kitchen has been serving Elkins Park since 2026, but it already feels like a neighborhood staple that’s been satisfying cravings for years. This dimly lit yet always welcoming spot brings standout wonton noodle soups—and Peking duck, lotus leaf rice, and other entrees with freshly made chili oil—to the community. They also offer generous portions, friendly attentive service, and the occasional slow start that’s quickly forgiven once the golden crispy dishes arrive.
Trios Tomato Pie
$ | (215) 377-9009 | WEBSITE
This bustling pizza spot delivers its famous pies throughout Elkins Park, but it’s only at the restaurant that you can experience one at its absolute best. If timing is right, you’ll get a tomato pie still hot from the oven, topped with just the right balance of sauce and cheese. The tricolor calzone, stuffed with vegetables and cheeses, is another standout—perfectly cooked and never greasy.
Seating fills quickly with regulars who linger over their meals or wait for takeout orders, so consider grabbing your food to go or enjoying it at home where you can savor every bite.
Elkins Nutrition
$ | (267) 357-5224 | WEBSITE
This health-centered eatery is serving some of Elkins Park’s most nourishing post-workout shakes. The owners provide education on nutrients—it’s the only place in the area where you’ll learn something new with each visit while enjoying healthy food in a pleasant atmosphere. It’s all enhanced by beautiful artwork and joyful music that create a warm and safe space. Customers love stopping by for a coffee shake, which is just what they need to feel refueled not only in body but also in spirit.
Elkins Nutrition can be found welcoming visitors daily with the owners’ radiant positivity.
Ga Yeon Rice Cake
$ | (215) 635-2030 | WEBSITE
Ga Yeon Rice Cake is a haven for all things soft and chewy. Yes, rice cakes are in the name, but get anything involving their homemade-to-perfection tteok, which you’ll be thinking about until the next weekend rolls around. The variety of tasty options like Tteokbokki and Ggultteok are excellent rice-cake-ferrying vessels, as is the classic beautifully packaged assortment with clearly labeled prices and all the freshness.
Roling’s Bakery
$ | (215) 635-5524 | WEBSITE
If you know Jewish bakeries in Elkins Park, you know Roling’s. The iconic family-run spot, which has maintained its charm for years, offers the same fantastic staples that keep regulars coming back. The standby here is the challah or bagels, but stopping by for a rich, buttery babka—especially on a crisp Saturday morning with the family—is a move we endorse.
Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe
$ | (215) 887-1233 | WEBSITE
This old-time ice cream shop serves consistently delicious frozen treats in generous scoops. It’s an excellent choice when you want cotton candy, mantecado, or any of their unique flavors without spending more than $5 or so per cone. Just make sure you have enough patience—parking can be tricky.
Dunkin’
$ | (215) 277-3327 | WEBSITE
At Dunkin’ (not to be confused with the other coffee chains in the area) are the best morning pick-me-ups in the neighborhood. In addition to coffee and donuts, the counter-service spot serves simple breakfast items that you’ll inexplicably start craving during every future commute—particularly the refreshing iced mocha latte with whipped cream.
Luigi’s Pizzarama II
$ | (215) 758-2440 | WEBSITE
Luigi’s Pizzarama II has one of the best late-night dining options in the neighborhood. For less than $20, you’ll get one of their four, consistently hot and tasty dishes, plus a standout dessert. We usually go for the Pasta Luigi, which comes perfectly prepared with rich sauce and fresh ingredients. There’s a small outdoor seating area, but during prime evening hours, plan on taking your order to go.
The Cheesecake Lady
$ | (267) 575-3952 | WEBSITE
The Cheesecake Lady is where to go when your sweet tooth is aggressively demanding and you’d rather face a sugar coma than skip dessert. The popular bakery does amazing cheesecakes in a clean space, but you’re here for the decadent slices, which are beautifully creamy and packed with flavor. But when you’re not in the mood for cheesecake, the other treats, like a fresh chocolate chip cookie, are also worth your time.
Goat House Creamery
$ | (267) 287-8942 | WEBSITE
Goat House Creamery has plenty of use cases—you can grab a quick scoop of Blueberry Pomegranate ice cream or piece together a full treat with a sticky sweet crepe and an affogato coffee with pistachio ice cream. Expect a charming scene of families at the display case and kids around the cozy seating—but don’t worry, there’s always a free stool to be had.
McKinley Tavern
$ | (215) 576-9066 | WEBSITE
At McKinley Tavern, you can grab a Miller Light can for $3.00 while waiting for a perfectly cooked thin-crust pizza to come your way. The tavern nails a casual dining experience with pizza that has the right amount of cheese, soft and flaky, and a tomato sauce that’s a little sweet. It’s a solid stunner that offers good value at $10.00. The wings and cheesesteak rolls are delicious, and the bar staff is friendly and helpful.
The atmosphere has good music and energy, with a nice outdoor deck area, though it’s better to visit before 9 pm when the service can be variable depending on the crowd. The drinks are reasonably priced, and the food is generally praised as decent for the area.
More Food Court
$ | (215) 782-1035 | WEBSITE
This Korean and Chinese food court will elevate any casual lunch or dinner. Grab a seat in the clean, comfortable dining area and sample the banchan while you wait for your order. When unsure, choose the Soon dubu, a spicy soft tofu stew that’s a standout favorite. For something equally satisfying, focus on the generous bowls of Ool Myun, a seafood and vegetable noodle soup in a mildly spiced thick broth, or Haemul Sujebi with its hand-torn noodles resembling small dumplings.
The Korean fried chicken and poke options round out the substantial offerings, all served hot and delicious. While weekends might bring a 10-15 minute wait, the reasonable prices and large portions make it worth the brief pause. Don’t skip the Gong Cha bubble tea to complete your meal.
bb.q Chicken Elkins Park
$ | (215) 992-2987 | WEBSITE
The route to knockout Korean fried chicken in Elkins Park leads to bb.q Chicken. This snug, food-court-focused spot has found a way to pump a near-excessive amount of flavor into their wings, like the popular Secret Spicy and Honey Garlic. These wings are crispy behemoths, roughly the size of a palm, and coated generously with the signature sauces. Made fresh to order, they may require a patient wait of 20 to 30 minutes, but the payoff is undeniable.
The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, with efficient, friendly staff keeping things moving. At affordable prices with generous portions, it’s a must-visit for anyone craving that perfect crunch, which even holds up in takeout, making leftovers a treat.
Go Hyang San Chun
$$ | (215) 887-5527 | WEBSITE
Go Hyang San Chun is a cozy Korean spot in the Philly area that serves authentic, affordable KBBQ for around $15 a plate. Try the popular chicken dishes or the real Korean kimchi bean sprout pork belly, packed with flavor. If you have time, dine in so you have unlimited access to the out-of-this-world banchan that comes with every meal.
Tiffin Indian Cuisine Elkins Park
$$ | (215) 635-9205 | WEBSITE
One of the best Indian meals in Elkins Park is served in this clean, friendly restaurant. Tiffin Indian Cuisine has been delivering flavor-packed dishes since its recent improvements—the balance of creamy sauce and perfectly spiced chicken in their butter chicken will spoil any other curry experience. Get it paired with a side of garlic naan the size of a dinner plate, which comes with a small bowl of mint chutney for extra freshness.
Food chasers
$ | (215) 758-2078 | WEBSITE
Like any good brunch spot, you can build your breakfast at FoodChasers’ Kitchen like a custom meal with all the components you want—we always go for the Egg and Cheese sandwich or catfish and grits, which get gloriously satisfying after intermingling with the fried potatoes and grits sides. The breakfast plates hold their own against fancier brunch spots in both flavor and heartiness. With just a few tables and nothing else, you’ll be able to focus completely on your food distraction-free.
Le Onde Ristorante BYOB
$$ | (215) 277-5878 | WEBSITE
Elkins Park has its fair share of overpriced Italian spots that’ll make you reconsider date night plans. But at Le Onde Ristorante, the BYOB policy keeps things reasonable—at $25-ish for a deeply satisfying entree, it’s hard to find a better value for a romantic meal. The first orders of business at this cute setting are their squid ink spaghetti vongole and osso bucco. And never leave without throwing in an order of peach burrata—just note that making a reservation is a good idea.
DuBu
$$ | (215) 782-3828 | WEBSITE
At DuBu, Korean food enthusiasts need not compromise on flavor or portion size. This cozy spot has something for everyone: spicy stews and refreshing makgeolli for adventurous eaters and comforting dumpling soup, seafood pancake, and army stew to satisfy any craving. Above all, diners of any appetite should be impressed with the banchan, which includes next-level kalbi and kimchi that enhances every bite. Don’t worry about arriving late.
The friendly staff is accommodating and will seat your group promptly.