About Us

The building that is now home to Twelves Grill & Café has been a cornerstone of West Grove since 1883. Constructed by local businessmen Joseph Pyle and Samuel Kent, it quickly became one of the town’s most important and vibrant spaces—housing a variety of businesses and community services over the years.

Throughout its early history, the building was home to the West Grove Post Office, Tyson Photographic Studio, the Temperance Lodge, the West Grove Printing Company, and the West Grove Library. It also played a significant role in local journalism—on December 4, 1884, the very first edition of the West Grove Independent was printed here. The newspaper continued weekly publication for 80 years, serving the community until 1964.

The building has also been central to local government. In March 1894, it hosted the first West Grove Borough Council meeting following the borough’s separation from London Grove Township. Over time, it served many civic purposes, including office space, a police station, and even a town jail.

In 1892, the Bank of West Grove purchased the building—then described as “the finest building in town”—for just over $8,000. By 1925, the bank expanded its services and became The National Bank and Trust Company of West Grove. The Post Office occupied part of the building for more than 70 years before relocating in 1957, after which the bank expanded and renovated much of the first floor.

The West Grove Library, which had moved into the second floor in 1911, later relocated to the rear of the first floor, where it remained until the late 1960s.

In 2008, the building began its next chapter with a full renovation and the opening of Twelves Grill & Café. Today, Twelves continues the tradition of bringing people together in a space rich with history and character.

We are proud to be part of West Grove’s story. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or a special event, you’re dining in a place that has served the community for over a century—and we look forward to continuing that legacy for years to come