BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A fast-growing coffee shop brand is bringing its “luxury café experience” to the Lehigh Valley.
The first Lehigh Valley location of Caffeena Coffee House, a Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop brand, is coming soon to 502 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem.
The first Lehigh Valley location of Caffeena Coffee House, a Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop brand, is coming soon to 502 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
The new coffee shop will occupy a renovated space that previously housed a Starbucks location on the ground floor of the Five 10 Flats apartment complex.
“We’re excited to be joining the community,” said Simon Saleh, Caffeena Coffee House’s managing director.
“We are currently targeting a late summer opening, pending final inspections and final preparations.”
Caffeena Coffee House is a Yemeni coffee shop concept based out of Michigan and built around a “more elevated, luxury café experience,” Saleh said.
The brand focuses on high-quality beans, traditional brewing methods and creating an atmosphere that feels “intentionally different from a typical coffee shop,” Saleh said.
“This location will be the first Yemeni coffee shop to open in Bethlehem, and it is proudly women-owned and operated,” Saleh said.
“The space will feature thoughtfully designed areas, including private conference rooms and a multi-faith room open to all guests, along with a menu centered around premium coffee and signature drinks. Our goal is to create a place where people can meet, work, and connect in a comfortable and welcoming environment.”
Caffeena
Caffeena was founded to honor and share Yemen’s centuries-old coffee heritage, a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, according to message on the business’ website.
Grown on terraced mountain farms and harvested by hand, Yemeni coffee delivers naturally rich flavors with notes of chocolate, fruit and spice.
“At Caffeena, we partner directly with farmers who preserve traditional methods, ensuring every cup honors Yemen’s history and craftsmanship,” the message continues.
Caffeena is rapidly expanding with a vision to open 50 locations over the next five years across the United States.
The company’s mission is to “redefine modern coffee through luxury design, authentic Yemeni flavors, and thoughtfully curated, community-driven spaces.”
The business blends time-honored craftsmanship with modern design to create meaningful spaces “where coffee, culture, and community come together.”
“Our vision is to redefine modern coffee in America by honoring its origins, elevating the experience, and creating inclusive spaces that bring people together,” the company’s vision statement reads.
The first Lehigh Valley location of Caffeena Coffee House, a Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop brand, is coming soon to 502 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
The new Caffeena location will operate at the western end of the Five 10 Flats complex, at East Third and Fillmore streets.
The former Starbucks location closed last year following a May fire that originated on the roof of the apartment building.
The complex has been gradually welcoming back tenants over the past several months.