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Philadelphia Area Information
There are many exciting things to see and do in Philadelphia. We encourage you to explore all that the city has to offer.
Some of the most popular attractions include Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Zoo, PennsLanding Waterfront, shops and restaurants along South Street. Philadelphia is a city full of history, found in sites such as The Liberty Bell Center and the National Constitution Center.
Go to VisitPhilly.com to learn about the above and much more, including: Philly sports teams, First Fridays, museums, music venues, theater, art exhibitions.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Jenkintown is home to restaurants, bars, shops, and an independent movie theater. Every September, the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, a juried art show, takes over the town and showcases the best of the area’s artistic talent.
Chestnut Hill is a charming neighborhood less than 5 miles from Glenside that offers great places to eat and shop in addition to activities for nature lovers, like hiking trails along the Wissahickon and strolling through gardens at Morris Arboretum.
Ambler is a small town located five miles north of Glenside. It has a bustling main street featuring shops, multi-ethnic restaurants and entertainment.
Mount Airy is a vibrant, diverse Philadelphia neighborhood only four miles from campus. With a burgeoning art and culture scene, Mt. Airy has frequently been named one of the best neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
Manayunk, just eight miles from campus, is a trendy neighborhood popular among local college students for its exciting nightlife.
Banks
- Bank of America 259 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, PA, 215-885-9300
- Citizens Bank 139 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, PA, 215-576-6504
- PNC Bank 101 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, PA, 215-572-8644
- Wells Fargo 161 S. Easton Rd.., Glenside, PA, 215-885-4302
Bookstores
- Barnes & Noble Bookstore. 102 Park Ave., Willow Grove, PA, 215-659-1001
Drug Stores
- CVS. 2622 Jenkintown Rd., Glenside, PA, 215-887-6122 or 1495 Old York Rd., Jenkintown, PA, 215-886-2923 or 1600 East Wadsworth Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 215-836-1323
- Walgreens. 901 Old York Rd., Jenkintown, PA, 215-886-8763 or 1 Yorktown Plaza, Elkins Park, PA, 215-481-9562 or 2727 West Cheltenham Avenue., Wyncote, PA, 215-866-7399
Glenside Gift Shops
Sweet Magnolia
Gift Shop
117 S Easton Rd
(215) 576-5583
Dovetail Artisans
Gift Shop
105 E Glenside Ave # A
(215) 887-2220
Penny’s Flowers
Florist
Long-running, family-owned florist offering flowers for special occasions, gift baskets & more.
263 N Keswick Ave
(215) 884-9130
Malls/Shopping Areas
- Cedarbrook Plaza. 1000 Easton Rd., Wyncote. (Wal-Mart and Fresh Grocer)
- Cheltenham Square Mall. 2385 W. Cheltenham Ave.
- Chestnut Hill. Germantown Pike, Chestnut Hill.
- King of Prussia Mall. 160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia
- Manayunk. Main Street, Manayunk
- Montgomery Mall. Rt. 309 past Rt. 202, North Wales
- Plymouth Meeting Mall. 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
- Willow Grove Park Mall. Easton, Moreland & Old Welsh Roads, Willow Grove. (#22 bus N. on Easton Rd. 7 miles from Arcadia)
Movie Theaters
- Ambler Theater. 108 E. Butler Ave, Ambler, 215-345-7855
- AMC 309 Cinema 9. 1210 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, 215-643-2136
- AMC Plymouth Meeting. 494 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting Mall, 610-397-0780
- Hiway Theatre. 212 Old York Rd., Jenkintown, 267-864-0065
- Regal Plymouth Meeting 10. 1011 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, 610-940-3890
- Regal Warrington Crossing 22. 104 Eston Road, Warrington, 215-918-1667
- Ritz Theaters. Center City Philadelphia
- Movie Tavern. 1844 Bethleham Pike, Flourtown
Grocery Stores
Catering by O’Neill’s Market
Grocery Store
Family-run shop carrying produce, meats, groceries & a selection of items imported from Ireland.
Glenside, PA
(215) 572-7387
Organic products · Great produce
Produce Junction Inc.
Produce Market
Market supplying fruit, vegetables & flowers, plus seasonal home decor.
Glenside, PA
(215) 572-8829
Cash-only · Organic products · Great produce
The Fresh Grocer of Wyncote
Grocery Store
Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center
Wyncote, PA
(215) 376-0111
Organic products · Great produce
Trader Joe’s
Grocery Store
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more
Jenkintown, PA
(215) 885-5240
Organic products · Great produce
ALDI
Supermarket
Retail chain selling a range of grocery items, including produce, meat & dairy, at discount prices.
Abington, PA
(855) 955-2534
Organic products · Great produce
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
Baederwood Shopping Center
Jenkintown, PA
(215) 481-0800
Giant Food Stores
Grocery Store
Roslyn, PA
(215) 881-2100
Open until 12:00 AM
Walmart
Discount Store
Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center
Wyncote, PA
(215) 887-6737
Restaurants
TreVi Pizza Pasta BYOB
Italian
Diners can bring their own beverages to this Italian spot for thin-crust pizzas & pasta dishes.
21 E Glenside Ave
Cozy · Casual · Great coffee
Athena Restaurant
Restaurant
This Greek eatery serves traditional Greek & Mediterranean fare & offers outdoor seating.
264 Keswick Ave
Healthy options · Quiet · Great dessert
Roberts Block
American
American dining & a solid cocktail list in a rustic-chic space next to at Glenside’s train station.
2 Roberts Ave
Happy hour drinks · Small plates · Quick bite
Blue Comet Bar & Grill
Grill
Variety of beer on tap, full bar & classic American pub fare plus rotating live music acts weekly.
106 S Easton Rd
Happy hour drinks · Great bar food · Quick bite
Rockys Deli Style Restaurant
American
Unassuming standby offering breakfast food & sandwiches, including cheesesteaks.
22 E Glenside Ave
Quick bite · Cozy · Casual
Keswick Tavern
Bar
Contemporary tavern with multiple TVs for sports, occasional live music & an upscale bar menu.
294 N Keswick Ave
Happy hour drinks · Great bar food · Fast service
Anne’s Kitchen Table
Sandwich
Local favorite for sandwiches & salads in a cozy space, with weekly BYOB dinners.
11 Wesley Ave
Quick bite · Healthy options · Cozy
Primo Hoagies
Hoagie Restaurant
Philly-born counter-serve sandwich chain known for its hefty hoagies built on sesame-seed rolls.
272 Keswick Ave
Quick bite · Casual · College students
Humpty’s Dumplings
New American Restaurant
No-frills counter-serve dishing up sweet & savory dumplings & noodles topped with the same fillings.
277 N Keswick Ave
Small plates · Quick bite · Hip
Jasmine Asian Bistro
Restaurant
This BYOB Chinese place offers a big selection of lunch specials & veggie options.
138 S Easton Rd
Quick bite · Healthy options · Quiet
Trios Tomato Pie
Italian
Quaint pizzeria serving square thin-crust pies plus more traditional round versions & slices.
402 Easton Rd
Quick bite · Cozy · Casual
Bernie’s Restaurant & Bar – Glenside
Brunch Restaurant
Global comfort fare pairs with craft beer & wines at this comfy haunt with TVs & an indoor fire pit.
391 Highland Ave
Happy hour drinks · Small plates · Quick bite
Red House
Chinese
2636 Mt Carmel Ave
Quick bite · Casual · Vegetarian options
Apollo’s Pizza
Pizza
Storefront joint offering pizzas, gyros, burgers, fries & more to take away or have delivered.
112 S Easton Rd
Quick bite · Casual
Village Diner
Diner
Homey diner serving comfort food, including cinnamon-bun pancakes, in a family-friendly setting.
299 Keswick Ave
Quick bite · Cozy · Casual
The Glenside Pub
Bar
Unassuming storefront Irish tavern dishing out typical pub grub in a casual setting.
122 S Easton Rd
(215) 576-9354
Great bar food · Fast service · Great cocktails
Open until 2:00 AM
Queen Sushi
Sushi Restaurant
No-frills Asian eatery with a long menu covering various Chinese, Japanese & Thai staples.
281 N Keswick Ave
(215) 887-0602
Small plates · Quick bite · Healthy options
Jules Thin Crust
Pizza Restaurant
Modern pizzeria chain serving organic thin-crust pies & salads in a family-friendly setting.
817 Old York Rd
(215) 886-5555
Quick bite · Healthy options · Hip
Breakfast, Coffee & Dessert
Elcy’s Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cozy haunt offering locally roasted coffee, plus light cafe fare, including breakfast & sandwiches.
1 W Glenside Ave (Next to Glenside Train Station)
Quick bite · Fast service · Healthy options
Keswick Coffee House
Restaurant
Cozy, colorful coffeehouse serving breakfast, lunch & pastries in a relaxed nook with live music.
250 N Keswick Ave
Quick bite · Hip · Quiet
Daryl’s Pastries Inc
Cafe
102 N Keswick Ave
Quick bite · Fast service · Quiet
Dunkin’ Donuts
Donut Shop
Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks.
230 S Easton Rd
Casual · Great coffee
Lily of the Valley Cupcakery
Bakery
279 Keswick Ave
(267) 627-2325
Weldon Soda Fountain
Ice Cream Shop
293 Keswick Ave
(215) 886-0757
Dreams Ice Cream Factory
Ice Cream Shop
33 E Glenside Ave
(267) 627-4171
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Contact Us
Won Institute of Graduate Studies
137 S. Easton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
General Phone: 215-884-8942
Fax: 215-884-9002
Acupuncture Clinic: 215-884-9340
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