MC3

4.9 (11)

$30 and under

Bistro

340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

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MC3

4.9

$30 and under

Bistro

Kulpsville

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

10:30 PM

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

The Hospitality Institute at Montgomery County Community College features educational restaurant, Bistro 1964 which is operated seasonally by students in the Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts programs. Students plan, prepare, and serve all food and beverages as part of this capstone experience, applying techniques, skills, and procedures learned throughout their academic coursework.

During the Fall 2025 semester, Bistro 1964 will be open for service to the community on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning Wednesday, September 10 through Wednesday, December 10. Lunch is a Prix-Fixe menu, including guest choice of a first and second course, Chef’s dessert selection, and a beverage.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed, Thu 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Phone number
646 5971
Website
https://www.mc3.edu/degrees-and-programs/hospitality-institute
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities

Location
340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Neighborhood
Kulpsville
Cross street
GPS Address: Route 202 Lot Entrance – DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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Wild Caught Salmon
herbed farro, fall vegetable 'linguine', preserved lemon, garlic confit
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
citrus-brined breast, arugula, tomato, dill chili mayonnaise, house pickles
General Tso's Cauliflower
basmati rice, scallion
House Made Pasta
basil walnut pesto, blistered cherry tomato, grana pandano
Pizza - Upside Down
Cheese & Tomato
Pizza - Meat Lovers
bacon, sausage
Pizza - Vegetable
spinach, peppers garlic feta, walnut pesto

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4.9

(11)

4.8Food
5.0Service
4.6Ambience
5.0Value

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11 Reviews

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tracy
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal, great ambiance, and happy to help support people fulfill their culinary educations!
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john Gold
Philadelphia18 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staff . Consistently good food. Hope to see them expand next year.
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Debby Gold
Philadelphia45 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I definitely would go again with the spring time menu. The menu does stay the same for the entire semester. The value for what you get is exceptional! The staff (students) were very attentive and super friendly. We celebrated a birthday and was pleasantly surprised that the birthday persons dessert was on a plate with “Happy Birthday” written in chocolate. Just like you get in fine dining. Kudos to the students and staff. PS- if you go on Wednesday the bakery is open- very good and great prices (cash only).
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Mary Gold
Philadelphia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Juan our saver did an amazing job describing the menu items so we could make a good choice. We can’t wait to go back.
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Stanley Gold
Kansas City46 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We discovered this student run restaurant at Montgomery County Community College almost by accident in an About Ambler article on Facebook We were greeted by our student host who found our reservation and seated us in a very nice table in this open space room with great views. Our wait staff were attentive and friendly and our food was delicious. A few students were visibly a little nervous and we tried to help them to relax. The prix-fixe 3-course meal of $20 +tax ( tipping is not allowed) was a bargain. We will definitely return.
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Celeste
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is prepared by Culinary Students with oversight of their Faculty / professional chef. Food quality was outstanding. Three course lunch offered. Price is very reasonable for a 3 course lunch.
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John
Philadelphia31 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellently done for student run and can’t beat the price.
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Nicole
South Carolina5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was wonderful and a great value for the price! Service was great and had a wonderful meal :)
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SK33
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fresh and flavorful. The portion sizes were just right - and the coffee was great!
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KathyW
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Greeted at the door by a smiling hostess who seated us. Our smiling waitress came and introduced herself and explained the menu. She took our drink orders and quickly filled the orders. Waitress was friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu and very accommodating. Our waitress took our entree orders and asked if there was anything else she could do for us. Food was served at right temperature, very appetizing and everything was phenomenal. We enjoyed watching the chefs cook our meals. All the staff was very professional and we enjoyed our meals. Several staff members asked how we enjoyed our meals. The hospitality made us feel very welcome. We would definitely recommend Bistro 1400.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed, Thu 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Phone number
646 5971
Website
https://www.mc3.edu/degrees-and-programs/hospitality-institute
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities

Location
340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Neighborhood
Kulpsville
Cross street
GPS Address: Route 202 Lot Entrance – DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

MC3 is a student-run bistro with an open dining room and great views; attentive student staff serve a three-course prix-fixe lunch, and the on-site bakery opens on Wednesdays.

MC3 seats diners in an open dining room with table seating and pleasant views, where student hosts welcome and seat guests.

Wednesday is a particularly good pick, besides the prix-fixe three-course lunch, guests note the bakery is open on Wednesdays, making a visit especially rewarding.

Business casual is the guide at MC3, aim for neat, comfortable, slightly polished clothing rather than formalwear.

MC3 is best visited for its prix‑fixe lunch on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday visits are special because the bakery is open then.

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4.9

$30 and under

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Kulpsville

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

10:30 PM

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First - Small Plates

Creamy Potato & Leek Soup

Chopped Greens Salad

Tempura Portobello

Second - Large Plates

Wild Caught Salmon

Smoked Turkey Sandwich

General Tso's Cauliflower

House Made Pasta

Pizza - Upside Down

Pizza - Meat Lovers

Pizza - Vegetable

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