Recommended Retail, Wholesale, Shopping, Restaurants, and Cafes in Ambler, PA

The following reviews were conducted by an "undercover" writer. Playing music on the streets of Ambler, the author has come to know quite a few of the business owners. This list consists of owners and/or employees that went out of their way to be nice to a stranger or conduct other acts of good citizenship. The recommendations are non-solicited and uncompensated opinions based on their humanitarian acts.

Restaurant: Zina's Kitchen
242 East Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 708-0878
Zina's Kitchen is a mother and daughter run eatery located on Butler Pike between Lindenwold and Park Avenue. Open for breakfast and lunch (and some evenings for dinner.) Better than home cooked food served with a friendly smile.

Cafe Tea
9 North Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 470-4729
Cafe Tea is a brother and sister run contemporary tea house offering artisan hot tea, iced tea, coffee, slushies and light eating fare. FREE Internet WiFi connections, live music, open mic, book club, chess club, seniors and private parties. Directions: coming into Ambler on Butler over the railroad tracks, make a left onto North Main Street. The cafe is located in the first block on the right hand side.

Home Store & Design Studio: Verde
11 East Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 283-0206
Verde is Italian for "green". Verde Home does interior design, furniture and home accessories with an emphasis on green / earth friendly practices. From art made from recycled paper to wildflower seeds embedded in their bio-degradable thank you notes, Verde brings a breath of fresh air to your home.

M2 Creations - Boutique for Girls of All Ages
101 N. Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 896-3272
M2 Creations features womens handbags, jewelry, accessories and handmade girls bags, jewelry and other creations. They also provide on-site embroidery and personalization on girls' carrying bags. Come in for sewing, alterations and tailoring for dresses and special occasions. Last but not least, they create party theme centerpieces, balloon art and wall art. The possibilities are endless. See an article about M2

Architects: Godshall Kane
12 East Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2003
Godshall Kane Architects excels in working with commercial, municipal, and historic buildings, as well as, governmental and educational facilities.

Art by Janice Trusky
On-line art gallery, janicetrusky.com, specializes in pet portraits, abstract etchings, oil paintings, landscape photographs and more!

J.P. Hussey's Rock Steady Productions
(610) 316-8780
Keeping original music alive with bookings, promotions and recording.

Joe Hussey Allstate Insurance
208 Lindenwold Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-7130
Personal Financial Representative helping to protect your family, home, automobile and more.

Jeff Boyer State Farm Insurance
2 East Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 540-8155
Auto, home, renters, life, health and dental insurance.

Lanney's Kids
Ambler Plaza
East Butler Avenue
Amlber, PA 19002
Lanney's Kids is a children's boutique featuring clothing and other attire for infants through toddlers.

Club 31
31 North Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
A locals' bar with a nice bunch of down-to-earth characters.

Ambler Farmers Market
Open on Thursday afternoons during the in-season. It is located outside between Lindenwold Avenue and Race Street.

Ambler Main Street Business Association
PO Box 36
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 641-1070
The Ambler Main Street Business Association helps promote Ambler business through marketing and special events including The Ambler Auto Show, First Thursdays, First Fridays and the Alley of the Arts.

Ambler Main Street Green Committee
The Green Committee works with businesses to help raise awareness and conduct research and development of green practices and earth-friendly policies. (Link to the Green Committee)

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