Recent social media posts
23/02/2024
Dear superb staff and cherish customers,
After 63 incredible years in the diner business we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support and loyalty. It has been a privilege to serve you, your family and friends all these years and we are filled with bittersweet emotions as we officially announce our retirement from The Dining Car.
To our dedicated staff, your hard work and dedication have been the heart and soul of this diner. We are forever grateful for your tireless efforts and your unwavering commitment to excellence.
To our loyal customers, you have been more than patrons, you have been Dining Car family. Your smiles have filled the diner with warmth and laughter. There has been hilarity and heartbreak, lessons and fellowship, and it has been an honor to be part of your lives and memories.
As we close this chapter and say goodbye, please know that the memories we have created together will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we thank you for being part of our journey.
If you are ever in Delaware County, please stop by and visit us at the Apple Walnut Café, and/or at the Apple Walnut Market.
Now, we invite you to join us and welcoming the new owner, Brandon and his business partner, Ali. They are excited to continue many of The Dining Car traditions and to share with you some of their own.
Please like and follow their page “The New Dining Car”.
With love and gratitude, Nancy, Joe and Judy 
20/02/2024
Dear Facebook Friends. The Dining Car will be closed tomorrow while the diner is transferred to its new owners. It will open back up Wednesday morning at its regular time of 7:30 am. Please stop by to meet the new owners, Brandon and Ali and welcome into The Dining Car Family.
17/02/2024
Here's your sneak peek at next week's menu.
16/02/2024
Here's your sneak peek at this week's menu
11/02/2024
Today we will close at 2:30 pm due to the Super Bowl. Enjoy the game.
06/02/2024
Here's your peek at this week's menu
04/02/2024
You get another chance tonight if you missed last night's CHICKEN ALA KING.
03/02/2024
We are going to ”Old School” tonight. CHICKEN A LA KING, over rice. Roll & butter, soup or salad, one vegetable.
02/02/2024
It's good to be King! Chicken aka King, served over rice. Roll & butter, soup or salad, one vegetable...15.25 On the menu Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
02/02/2024
It's Fish Cake Fri-Yay! Come and get your Fish Cakes on! Make the old-fashioned way with ground codfish and mashed potatoes, topped with marinara sauce. Roll & butter, soup or salad, two vegetables...9.20
The Dining Car, an American diner open 7 days.. We are famous for our Chicken Croquettes, French Onion Soup, Cream Chipped Beef, "Best of Philly" Jewish Apple Cake and our Apple Walnut Pie
02/02/2024
The girls had a little fun with Gary, testing out the new Valentine’s Day Shake. “Hot Lips”💋
Address
To get to Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, you can take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line and get off at the Frankford Transportation Center. From there, you can walk south on Frankford Avenue until you reach your destination. Alternatively, if you prefer to drive, there is on-street parking available along Frankford Avenue and several nearby side streets. Just be sure to check for any posted restrictions or time limits before parking.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
07:30 - 14:30 |
| Tuesday |
07:30 - 14:30 |
| Wednesday |
07:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday |
07:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday |
07:30 - 21:00 |
| Saturday |
07:30 - 21:00 |
| Sunday |
07:30 - 21:00 |
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What people say
The Dining Car on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious and relaxing dining experience. This American diner is open 7 days a week and is famous for its mouth-watering Chicken Croquettes, French Onion Soup, Creamed Chipped Beef, Fresh Ground Angus Burgers, White Meatloaf, Cream of Chicken Soup, Potato Pancakes, Fried Mozzarella Sticks, “Philly’s Best” Jewish Apple Cake and “Justly Famous” Apple Walnut Pie.
What sets The Dining Car apart from other diners is their commitment to using only the freshest seasonal ingredients available. Their daily menus change four times a year to ensure that customers are always getting the best quality food possible. The restaurant takes pride in their "scratch" kitchen and does not use preservatives or unnecessary additives in their dishes.
Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Dining Car has something for everyone. And if you're craving some comfort food late at night, don't worry - they're open 24 hours Thursday through Sunday. So why not take a moment to relax and enjoy some delicious food at The Dining Car? Get what you like...like what you get!
