ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Just in time for the holidays, a popular, family-run bakery will make a sweet comeback in Lehigh County.
Luna’s Bakery & Cafe, a family-run bakery offering made-from-scratch breads, cakes, pastries and other baked goods, is set to open Monday, Dec. 8, at 1120 W. Linden St. in Allentown.
Luna’s Bakery & Cafe
The bakery had previously operated at the same Allentown site from 2012 to 2023 before husband and wife owners Luis and Dalila Luna moved to Florida to spend time with family.
The Lunas recently relocated back to Allentown and are excited to revive their beloved business and welcome back loyal customers and friends.
On visits to the Lehigh Valley over the past couple of years, the Lunas would often bump into former customers while grocery shopping or running other errands, and the conversations inevitably led to the individuals expressing how much they missed the bakery.
“We’re really excited to be home again,” Dalila told 69 News.
“When we’d do errands while visiting, our old customers would see us and say things like, ‘Oh my God, you’re Luna’s Bakery! When are you coming back?’ So, we’re just really excited to be back and serve our community again.”
Luna’s Bakery & Cafe
In its first decade-plus run, Luna’s Bakery amassed a large and loyal following thanks to its friendly service and fresh, made-from-scratch treats.
The Lunas showcase their Puerto Rican background in many of the bakery’s items, including traditional Puerto Rican favorites such as pastelillos and alcapurrias.
The bakery’s new iteration will offer the same menu items that fans remember, Dalila said.
Some of the staple selections that will be returning include breads such as pan sobao (semi-sweet bread) and pan de agua (water bread); baked goods such as cakes, flan and cornbread; and savory items such as empanadas and relleno de papa.
Luna’s Bakery & Cafe
Three of the bakery’s most popular selections include its cornbread, quesitos (puff pastries filled with sweet cream cheese) and “chi flan” (combination of cheesecake and flan with cheesecake layer on bottom and flan layer on top).
Once again, Luna’s Bakery also will offer freshly prepared sandwiches, including a Cubano, tripleta, pernil and variety of classic breakfast sandwiches, along with morning favorites such avena (oatmeal) and harina de maíz (cornmeal porridge).
Luna’s Bakery, which also had a second location on Union Boulevard on Allentown’s East Side for a few years, will continue to operate as a family-run business that takes pride in treating every guest like family.
The Lunas’ son, Luis Luna Jr., previously assisted with day-to-day operations before moving to Tennessee a few years ago.
He’s continuing to help with some administrative work remotely.
“The community support and nostalgia for the bakery are what really prompted my parents to return,” Luis Luna Jr. said.
Luna Bakery’s traditional, made-from-scratch treats and its unassuming location near a multitude of rowhomes is reminiscent of the many bakeries, known as panaderias, found in Puerto Rico and various Latin American countries, Dalila said.
“When people come inside, they say things like, ‘Oh my God, this reminds me of my hometown,” or ‘My grandmother used to take me to a bakery like this,’” Dalila said.
“I tell my parents all of the time that they’re not only providing baked goods,” Luis Luna Jr. added. “They’re also providing opportunities to remember things and make even more memories with family.”
Luna’s Bakery & Cafe
The Lunas are excited to reconnect with longtime customers as well as meet new friends when their bakery reopens around the holidays, Dalila said.
The family implemented cosmetic upgrades to the space, which previously housed Dulce’s Bakery over the past couple of years.
Opening day hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.