Do you tend to always go to large retail stores when you need milk, bread, or any other simple grocery? When you eat out, are you going to more well-known cafes and restaurants? Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, many businesses were shut down in March for the safety of our communities. However, unlike large chain businesses such as Giant, Target, and Walmart, small businesses around the world have been greatly affected by the pandemic. Between the shutdown and customer loss, many small businesses have struggled to keep their stores open. If you are just now realizing how often you are supporting large businesses, don’t worry! In this article, we are going to take a look at 10 small businesses in the Montgomery and Bucks County area. 

1. McKinley Market – The McKinley Market is a nice, little, mom and pop convenience store in the Elkins Park area. It is a great place to get some snacks or a quick bite to eat, and they have plenty of essentials in case you are ever unprepared. 
2. Crate and Press Juice Bar – Crate and Press, located in Keswick, is a cute juice bar that sells smoothies, acai bowls, and tons of other healthy foods. When you enter the establishment, you are welcomed with an “aesthetically pleasing” interior. 
3. Tanner Bros. – Located in the Bucks County area, Tanners provides an amazing atmosphere for shopping. They have fresh fruits and vegetables, their own milk and ice cream, and other simple groceries. 
4. The Terminal Restaurant – Perfect for a breakfast with the family, The Terminal Restaurant is located in Willow Grove by the mall. The service here is great, and the employees make you feel very welcome. 
5. The Cheesecake Lady – Going back to Elkins Park, The Cheesecake Lady is a small, black-owned business located on Township Line Road. The Cheesecake Lady makes gourmet cheesecakes with fresh ingredients, but they are only opened for specific hours due to COVID-19.
6. Acker’s Hardware – Let’s head over to Rockledge and visit Acker’s Hardware. Acker’s is a family-owned business that sells lawn and garden tools, automotive parts and accessories, and plenty of hardware tools. Instead of going to Home Depot for a hammer, how about going to Acker’s?
7. O’Neills Market – Just a minute away from Crate and Press is O’Neills Market. A small, family-owned business for all your quick grocery trip needs! The customer service is outstanding, and they always do their best to help find what you are looking for.
8. Daryl’s Pastries Inc. – Near the corner of N Keswick Ave and Mt Carmel Ave sits a little bakery called Daryl’s Pastries. They make fresh muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and of course, pastries. Daryl’s also takes custom orders for items like donuts, cupcakes, and cannolis. 
9. Jack’s Farmers Market – Jack’s Farmers Market is located in the Jenkintown area near Dunkin’ Donuts. This Farmers Market always has fresh cut flowers, seasonal outdoor decorations, and fresh produce. Why don’t you take a quick stop by the next time you’re in the area?
10. Joe’s Meat Market – Joe’s Market is “the place where people meat!” This local family business provides fresh lunch meats and butchered meats with weekly deals on different products. Joe’s also has two aisles of groceries and their own seasoning mixtures for sale.