MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. – A family-run eatery, known for its specialty French toast, omelettes, sandwiches and other breakfast and lunch dishes, is expanding its footprint in Berks County.
A second location of Café Folino, serving specialty coffee drinks and freshly prepared eats for breakfast and lunch daily, is set to open in 2026 at 1007 Mount Laurel Road in the Temple section of Muhlenberg Township, according to an announcement on the business’ social media pages.
The Temple space previously housed Oliver’s Place, which closed in the summer.
Café Folino’s original location opened in August 2023 at 951 Hill Ave., Suite 3, in Wyomissing.
Café Folino, serving specialty coffee drinks and breakfast and lunch dishes, opened Aug. 8, 2023 at 951 Hill Ave., Suite 3, Wyomissing.
Café Folino
The cafe, in The Block at Wyomissing Square, is owned and operated by the Folino family, who also owns Mangia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria on East Wyomissing Avenue in Mohnton.
“Our new Temple spot (former Oliver’s Place!) will even have a few location-specific menu items we can’t wait for you to try,” the online announcement reads.
“Follow us for updates, we’ll be sharing our opening date, some construction photos and more! Thank you all for your support, we couldn’t have done it without you.”
Café Folino offers a wide variety of cafe favorites, including hot drinks such as cappuccino, cortado and macchiato and cold drinks such as nitro cold brew coffee, iced caramel latte and iced mochaccino.
Baked goods and desserts include fresh croissants, brownies, biscotti, homemade cannoli, tiramisu, lemon bars and assorted muffins, cakes, pies, scones, cheesecakes and cookies.
Breakfast selections, available all day, include eggs any style, egg sandwiches (on a bagel, croissant or English muffin), three-egg omelettes such as garden vegetable and Western, griddle options such as specialty French toast or pancakes (banana Foster, apple pie, cannoli stuffed delight and more) and side orders such as hashbrowns, gluten-free bread and various meats (ham, bacon, sausage, pork roll or Canadian bacon).
About a half dozen breakfast specialties include avocado toast, Florentine eggs Benedict and a “Breakfast Mess” (scrambled eggs, ham, green pepper and onion, topped with hashbrowns and American cheese and served with toast).
“At Café Folino, we’re passionate about two things: great coffee and exceptional food,” a message on the business’ website reads. “We believe that every visit to our café should be a cozy and delightful experience that leaves you feeling recharged.”
For lunch, customers can enjoy rotating soups, salads such as Italian wedge and strawberry arugula, wraps such as Buffalo chicken and turkey bacon avocado and sandwiches such as chicken caprese and turkey club. Sandwiches and wraps, $12-$15, are served with potato chips.
There are also flatbreads (available in gluten-free for $4 extra) such as bruschetta caprese, chicken pesto and margherita.
The Wyomissing café is open 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
On Sundays, the cafe serves full breakfast only (lunch menu is not available).
“Your support has meant the world… and because of YOU, Café Folino is opening a second location here in Berks County!” reads a post on the business’ social media pages.
“We’re grateful, excited, and working hard behind the scenes.”
For the latest updates, including further announcements regarding the Temple location, follow the business’ pages on Facebook and Instagram.