Customers can enjoy a mix of European cafe culture, American dining and breakfast buffets when a new restaurant opens at the former Sunset Grille property in Upper Macungie Township.
U-MAC Tavern will open in mid-May or early June at 6751 Ruppsville Road, according to owner Emmanuel Teloniatis, who said he has signed a lease with property owners Ed Hanna and his family.
Diners will be able to order espresso drinks, cocktails, wraps, burgers and salads. Weekend breakfast buffets will include French toast, scrambled eggs, waffles, pancakes and bacon.
Teloniatis said he previously worked for five years as co-owner with his brother Ignatios at The New Country View Diner and Family Restaurant in Washington Township, Lehigh County.
With their lease set to end in May and the landlord taking over the diner, Teloniatis said he was ready for something else.
“I chose this location because it’s a very strong community, and there are not many restaurants that … are offering what I have in my mind to offer over there,” he said.
The restaurant will operate 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and Saturday. Weekend breakfast will be served 9-11 a.m.
Hanna and his family, who also own Union and Finch in Allentown, purchased the Ruppsville Road property in 2024 from Ron and Clarissa Pickering, who opened Sunset Grille over 30 years ago.