{"id":179178,"date":"2026-04-29T11:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/179178\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:30:15","slug":"the-latest-lehigh-valley-business-openings-and-closings-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/179178\/","title":{"rendered":"The latest Lehigh Valley business openings and closings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the newsworthy openings and closings across the Lehigh Valley. Know of an opening or closing that\u2019s not listed here? Email us:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/29\/the-latest-lehigh-valley-business-openings-and-closings-april\/mailto:retailwatch@mcall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">retailwatch@mcall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>April<\/p>\n<p>OPENINGS:<\/p>\n<p>Mattie\u2019s Strudel Haus opened a new physical location <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/31\/strudel-maker-announces-reopening-day-new-home-in-the-lehigh-valley-matties-strudel-haus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 1<\/a> at the former Riverbend Community Church at 299 Industrial Drive in Upper Nazareth Township.<\/p>\n<p>The Proper Brewing Co. reopened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/04\/retail-watch-long-time-employee-takes-the-helm-as-popular-quakertown-brewery-reopens-proper-brewing-company\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 1<\/a> under new ownership at 117 W. Broad St. in Quakertown.<\/p>\n<p>Sephora held a grand opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/25\/new-sephora-store-to-give-away-gift-cards-for-grand-opening-at-promenade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 2<\/a> at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.<\/p>\n<p>The Nesting Box ice cream shop opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/18\/retail-watch-craft-soda-company-ready-to-hire-veterans-as-it-relocates-to-near-allentown-wild-bills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 11<\/a> at 6299 Route 309 in Heidelberg Township.<\/p>\n<p>Mavis Tires &amp; Brakes announced a grand opening event for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/11\/retail-watch-circle-cafe-on-main-to-bring-new-life-to-200-year-old-home-in-the-lehigh-valley-nazareth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 11<\/a> at 178 W. Main St. in Macungie.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Image Sports held a grand opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/18\/retail-watch-craft-soda-company-ready-to-hire-veterans-as-it-relocates-to-near-allentown-wild-bills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 11<\/a> at the Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township.<\/p>\n<p>The bookstore Semicolon Books announced\u00a0its opening weekend\u00a0for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/04\/retail-watch-long-time-employee-takes-the-helm-as-popular-quakertown-brewery-reopens-proper-brewing-company\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 11-12<\/a> at 559 Main St., Suite 007, in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>Diesel Dale\u2019s Pitstop opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/25\/retail-watch-yemeni-inspired-coffee-treats-coming-to-new-bethlehem-cafe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 15<\/a> at 5879 Sullivan Trail in Plainfield Township, replacing the Petey\u2019s Eatey\u2019s restaurant that closed last year.<\/p>\n<p>Circle Cafe on Main announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/20\/new-cafe-opens-in-historic-lehigh-valley-home-circle-cafe-on-main-nazareth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 20<\/a> it had opened at 2 N. Main St. in Nazareth, where it serves coffee, iced tea, sandwiches, quiches, soups, meatloaf, deviled eggs, pasta salad and focaccia.<\/p>\n<p>The ZEN bar and lounge held its grand opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/25\/retail-watch-yemeni-inspired-coffee-treats-coming-to-new-bethlehem-cafe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 23<\/a> at The Marquis apartment building at 27 S. Third St. in Easton.<\/p>\n<p>Bistro 1015 held a grand opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/18\/retail-watch-craft-soda-company-ready-to-hire-veterans-as-it-relocates-to-near-allentown-wild-bills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 25-26<\/a> at the Quakertown Farmers Market at 201 Station Road in Richland Township, Bucks County.<\/p>\n<p>CLOSURES:<\/p>\n<p>Volpe\u2019s Sports Bar closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/05\/sports-bar-closes-after-nearly-two-decades-in-the-lehigh-valley-volpes-emmaus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 5<\/a> at 501 Broad St. in Emmaus.<\/p>\n<p>Kabinett Wine Bar and Tucker Garage + Grocery held their final full days <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/15\/wine-bar-grocery-store-to-close-this-weekend-in-the-lehigh-valley-kabinett-tucker-easton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 19<\/a> in the 120 block of Northampton Street in Easton.<\/p>\n<p>Tinto Tapas &amp; Pasta closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/21\/tinto-tapas-closure-fountain-hill\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 25<\/a> at 1028 Broadway in Fountain Hill.<\/p>\n<p>Wren Kitchens announced it had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/04\/24\/uk-based-kitchen-retailer-closes-american-locations-including-in-the-lehigh-valley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">closed<\/a> its showrooms and studios in the United States, including at the Airport Shopping Center in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.<\/p>\n<p>March<\/p>\n<p>OPENINGS:<\/p>\n<p>North Street Cafe held a soft opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/02\/27\/new-opening-day-set-for-new-england-coffee-chains-first-lehigh-valley-location\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 2<\/a> and a grand opening March 6 at 46 W. North St. in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>StretchLab held a soft opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/07\/retail-watch-former-restaurant-manager-special-effects-artist-becomes-salon-owner-in-the-lehigh-valley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 5<\/a> at 3051 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township.<\/p>\n<p>Nestly\u2019s Treasures Boutique opened its new storefront <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/14\/retail-watch-enjoy-jewelry-clothing-and-custom-designs-as-boutique-gets-second-chance-at-palmer-park-mall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 7<\/a> at the Palmer Park Mall, where it offers jackets, vests, sweaters, necklaces, bracelets, purses and sunglasses.<\/p>\n<p>The vintage clothing and decor store Room &amp; Ward Vintage reopened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/02\/14\/retail-watch-former-adagio-chef-menu-items-like-all-you-can-eat-crab-legs-now-at-bethlehem-restaurant-sotto-santi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 7<\/a> after it relocated from 26 N. Sixth St. in Allentown to a larger space at 21 N. Seventh St.<\/p>\n<p>Valley Fresh Marketplace\u00a0opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/14\/retail-watch-enjoy-jewelry-clothing-and-custom-designs-as-boutique-gets-second-chance-at-palmer-park-mall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 7<\/a> at 1384 Hanover Ave. in Allentown.<\/p>\n<p>Norman\u2019s Hallmark\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/10\/normans-hallmark-new-store-opening-promenade-saucon-valley-gifts-ornaments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">opened<\/a> at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township<\/p>\n<p>A new\u00a0Wawa\u00a0opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/06\/whitehall-mall-wawa-announces-grand-opening-date-get-your-free-coffee-and-t-shirts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 12<\/a> at 1519 Whitehall Mall in Whitehall Township.<\/p>\n<p>Pints &amp; Pies Pub reopened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/09\/pints-and-pies-pub-bethlehem-reopening-fire\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 13<\/a> after a fire forced it close last year at 21 E. Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>Identity Coffee Co. held a ribbon cutting for its first Lehigh Valley location on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/02\/27\/new-opening-day-set-for-new-england-coffee-chains-first-lehigh-valley-location\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 14<\/a> at 855 S. Broadway in Wind Gap.<\/p>\n<p>Oasis: Community Wellbeing Hub held a grand opening open house <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/02\/21\/retail-watch-after-85-years-religious-bookstore-to-close-in-quakertown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 21<\/a> at the ground floor of the Walnut Street Garage in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>Indulge Designer Resale Boutique held a grand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/28\/retail-watch-find-unique-styles-as-lehigh-valley-boutique-celebrates-new-location\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 28<\/a> at 143 S. Main St. in Nazareth after it relocated from 5755 Nor Bath Blvd. in East Allen Township.<\/p>\n<p>CLOSURES:<\/p>\n<p>Unclaimed Freight closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/02\/28\/retail-watch-turn-those-expensive-wedding-flowers-into-art-at-this-lehigh-valley-shop\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 1<\/a> at 2260 Industrial Drive in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>Chick-fil-A temporarily closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/07\/retail-watch-former-restaurant-manager-special-effects-artist-becomes-salon-owner-in-the-lehigh-valley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 5<\/a> for remodeling at 3750 Dryland Way in Lower Nazareth Township.<\/p>\n<p>La Kang Chicken &amp; Rice closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/05\/la-kang-thai-chicken-rice-closing-bethlehem\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 9<\/a> at 15 E. Fourth St. in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>On The Border Mexican Grill &amp; Cantina held its last day of service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/11\/on-the-border-permanently-closing-lehigh-valley-airport-shopping-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 13<\/a> at the Airport Shopping Center in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.<\/p>\n<p>The New Santiago\u2019s Restaurant and La Cocina de la Abuela announced their temporary closures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/17\/lehigh-valley-restaurants-closed-storm-wind-blows-off-roof-gofundme-started\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 17<\/a> after strong winds damaged their building in the 120 block of South Third St. in Coopersburg.<\/p>\n<p>Friendly Book Store announced its closure for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/16\/friendly-book-store-closing-day-quakertown-85-years-religious\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 21<\/a> at 300 W. Broad St. in Quakertown, after over 85 years in business.<\/p>\n<p>Weyerbacher Brewing Co. closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/02\/10\/a-tough-moment-for-all-of-us-lehigh-valley-taproom-announces-closure\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 29<\/a> at 518 Bank St. in Emmaus.<\/p>\n<p>The boutique Soul Goods announced a closing sale before it closes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/28\/retail-watch-find-unique-styles-as-lehigh-valley-boutique-celebrates-new-location\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the end of March<\/a> at 18 W. Race St. in Catasauqua.<\/p>\n<p>Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/03\/28\/retail-watch-find-unique-styles-as-lehigh-valley-boutique-celebrates-new-location\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 31<\/a> at 1328 Chestnut St. in Emmaus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here are some of the newsworthy openings and closings across the Lehigh Valley. 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