{"id":169263,"date":"2026-04-18T09:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T09:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/169263\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T09:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T09:45:09","slug":"michigan-based-coffee-shop-brand-opening-1st-lehigh-valley-location-at-former-starbucks-spot-eat-sip-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/169263\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan-based coffee shop brand opening 1st Lehigh Valley location at former Starbucks spot | Eat, Sip, Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 A fast-growing coffee shop brand is bringing its &#8220;luxury caf\u00e9 experience&#8221; to\u00a0the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"five 10 flats 3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1958\" height=\"1058\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69e2bf1223a68.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"108\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first Lehigh Valley location of Caffeena Coffee House, a Michigan-based\u00a0Yemeni coffee shop brand, is coming soon to 502 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to be joining the community,\u201d said Simon Saleh, Caffeena Coffee House\u2019s managing director.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are currently targeting a late summer opening, pending final inspections and final preparations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Caffeena Coffee House is a Yemeni coffee shop concept based out of Michigan and built around a \u201cmore elevated, luxury caf\u00e9 experience,\u201d Saleh said.<\/p>\n<p>The brand focuses on high-quality beans, traditional brewing methods and creating an atmosphere that feels \u201cintentionally different from a typical coffee shop,\u201d Saleh said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis location will be the first Yemeni coffee shop to open in Bethlehem, and it is proudly women-owned and operated,\u201d Saleh said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"caffeena 6.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1239\" height=\"608\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69e2be732b2f5.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"98\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Caffeena<\/p>\n<p>Caffeena was founded to honor and share Yemen\u2019s centuries-old coffee heritage, a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, according to message on the business\u2019 website.<\/p>\n<p>Grown on terraced mountain farms and harvested by hand, Yemeni coffee delivers naturally rich flavors with notes of chocolate, fruit and spice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Caffeena, we partner directly with farmers who preserve traditional methods, ensuring every cup honors Yemen\u2019s history and craftsmanship,\u201d the message continues.<\/p>\n<p>Caffeena is rapidly expanding with a vision to open 50 locations over the next five years across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s mission is to \u201credefine modern coffee through luxury design, authentic Yemeni flavors, and thoughtfully curated, community-driven spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The business blends time-honored craftsmanship with modern design to create meaningful spaces \u201cwhere coffee, culture, and community come together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur vision is to redefine modern coffee in America by honoring its origins, elevating the experience, and creating inclusive spaces that bring people together,\u201d the company\u2019s vision statement reads.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"five 10 flats.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"2004\" height=\"1034\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69e2bf14c53ff.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"103\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first Lehigh Valley location of Caffeena Coffee House, a Michigan-based\u00a0Yemeni coffee shop brand, is coming soon to 502 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>The new Caffeena location will operate at the western end of the Five 10 Flats complex, at East Third and Fillmore streets.<\/p>\n<p>The former Starbucks location closed last year following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/news\/area\/lehighvalley\/dozens-displaced-following-four-alarm-fire-at-bethlehem-apartment-building\/article_2d9aade2-b97c-4664-8e6b-a3f65b9f8c2a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">May fire<\/a> that originated on the roof of the apartment building.<\/p>\n<p>The complex has been gradually welcoming back tenants over the past several months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 A fast-growing coffee shop brand is bringing its &#8220;luxury caf\u00e9 experience&#8221; to\u00a0the Lehigh Valley. 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