The property at 1765 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell (Whitpain Township) that has been home to a diner for decades has been listed for sale or lease. Based on what we could find on the history of the property, it was the Double TT Family Restaurant & Diner for many years and in the last few years of its existence was known as the 202 Family Diner. It closed permanently in 2016. Since 1976, the property has been owned by the same family.
While the diner building still stands, the listing is for essentially a pad site available for new construction. From the listing:
+/- 1 acre Pad Site available for SALE OR LEASE – Former 6000 sf Diner (not accessible for hazardous reasons) – Located in Whitpain Township, this commercial property has access to public utilities ( water, sewer and natural gas). – Zoned C- Commercial District, which allows for a multitude of uses. – Daily traffic count of approximately 10,388 VPD on Dekalb Pike. – Surrounded by major retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Giant, TD bank, Burger King, IHOP, and more, this property enjoys a prime location for businesses and retailers. – Strong demographics – 1 mile and 5 mile Average Household incomes at $151k…