The Dining Car & Market
Since 1976 — "Where Friends and Flavor Meet"
★ Featured twice on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ★
Since 1976 — "Where Friends and Flavor Meet"
★ Featured twice on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ★
Delivery and pickup, straight from our kitchen to your door
Prefer take-out? Call us at 215-338-5113 and we'll have it ready.
Baked fresh on premises — order ahead for Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's
Pumpkin, apple walnut, French apple, coconut custard and more — 8" pies serve 5–7.
Butter cookies, rugala, springerle, pfeffernüsse, biscotti and cut-outs — by the pound or on a tray.
Cheesecakes, Jewish apple cake, Fat Elvis, layer cakes, cinnamon raisin bread and Irish soda.
Northeast Philadelphia's home for great food and great times
Discover a piece of Northeast Philadelphia's rich culinary tradition at The Dining Car, where comfort food and community come together. Our diner is the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a cozy dinner.
We celebrate classic American fare with a modern twist. Our menu is filled with favorites like our famous French toast, juicy burgers, and homemade pies, all crafted from the freshest ingredients. We've been featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives not once but twice — and our chicken croquettes and French onion soup are still drawing a crowd. Each dish is a tribute to the flavors you love and the quality you deserve.
Whether you're a local or just passing through, you'll feel right at home in our warm, inviting atmosphere. Our friendly staff is dedicated to making every visit a memorable one, ensuring you leave with a smile and a satisfied appetite.
Fresh from our kitchen and bakery — every day
Compliments, suggestions or concerns — your message goes privately to the owner and is never posted online
Open Daily
7:00 am – 9:00 pm
8826 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19136
215-338-5113
Two blocks south of the Academy Road exit off I-95, or take the Route 66 bus from Frankford Transportation Center. Ample free parking.
Follow us on Facebook for the daily blackboard specials.
Join the Dining Car family — apply online or stop in and ask for a manager.
Easy to reach, easy to love — wheelchair accessible with ample free parking