The recent closure of the Cabana's Water Ice downtown has left many residents and neighbors wondering where to go for a summertime ice cream fix. Well, The Station Coffee is happy to announce that they are now serving up scrumptious servings of Villa Dolce gelato - the very best in authentic Italian flavors. Treat yourself during cafe hours: Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Station Coffee is located in the old Merchantville train station along the rails-to-trails path. Owners, Matt and Nicole Eiland, offer a seasonal menu, live music events and a meeting space for local groups and organizations.

Located in the heart of downtown Merchantville, NJ, Park Place Cafe & Restaurant serves up delicious handcrafted foods highlighting specialty ingredients they forage themself. Chefs around the world are using foraged ingredients to add exciting, fresh and eco-friendly flavors to their menus. By searching for herbs, fruits and roots from the wild, they create fresh, flavorful dishes. They also champion sustainable practices, indigenous produce and a sense of adventure. Ultimately, foraging chefs like Phil Mangano foster a personal connection with the earth and bring diners unique experiences closer to nature.

Several residents noticed that the Merchantville Diner at 24 South Centre Street has been closed for the past few days and questioned its future on FaceBook. On Saturday evening, the borough's This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Maura Wexler-Weubker, responded to those inquiries posting "the owner of the diner sold the property; after some sprucing up, another restaurant will be taking over. Your palates will be pleased. Stay tuned..." It's exciting and encouraging news that our borough continues to attract businesses to our downtown. Shop, Eat, Enjoy Merchantville!

Hollie, a blogger, runner and prolific diner reviewer - 244 to date - had breakfast in the ville today. "While my parents were in town, we decided to hit up my final diner in Camden County. Considering diners come and go, it’s my last diner in Camden County for now. The Merchantville Diner is a cute diner located in the downtown. Like many downtown restaurants, it’s a storefront and attached to other buildings. Atmosphere: A The Merchantville Diner has a small, downtown feel. It’s not a large, metallic, shiny diner but it’s a little cute, spacious diner." Read her review.

Please join us at The Station on Saturday, June 8th at 7pm for an al vegetarian fresco Middle-Eastern inspired dinner, outside on our patio. The meal will draw influence from across the middle east highlighting the distinct flavors of the region. Chefs Justin Lingl, Root Catering, and Matt Moon, Ristorante Alba - formerly Talula's Table and Django, will collaborate and serve a multi course meal perfect to be shared and enjoyed outdoors. This meal will be vegetarian and BYOB. $55 per person (tax/gratuity included). Reservations limited and are accepted now. Email Nicole at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your seat.

If you're looking for delicious Caribbean cuisine in Merchantville then head on down to Rasta Kitchen, at 618 Maple Avenue, right next to Wellwood Park. Chef/owner Kevin Nugent is serving up jerk wings, oxtail, sweet chili fried shrimp and jerk chicken marsala - plus desserts like pineapple upside down and carrot cake, and so much more. Caribbean cooking is an incredible blending of savory flavors and multicultural tropical influences enhanced over centuries and based primarily on African, Spanish, Chinese and East Indian cuisine. Beginning on May 21st you can order online for carryout or delivery. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00  a.m. to 7:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday.