{"id":231751,"date":"2026-06-30T12:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231751\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:22:08","slug":"the-latest-lehigh-valley-business-openings-and-closings-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231751\/","title":{"rendered":"The latest Lehigh Valley business openings and closings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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:\u00a0retailwatch@mcall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

June
\nOPENINGS:<\/p>\n

Bulldog Laundry held a grand opening and ribbon cutting June 1<\/a> at 592 Main St. in Slatington.<\/p>\n

A new Wawa opened June 4<\/a> at 10 Stonegate Drive in Allen Township.<\/p>\n

The Wonder multi-brand restaurant held a grand opening and ribbon cutting June 11<\/a> at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.<\/p>\n

U-MAC Tavern held a soft opening June 15<\/a> at 6751 Ruppsville Road in Upper Macungie Township, replacing the former Sunset Grille and serving lobster rolls, wrapped halloumi, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, steak and lamb chops.<\/p>\n

The new Puerto Rican-inspired Ay Bendito Caf\u00e9 held a grand opening June 15<\/a> at 310 E. Goepp St. in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n

First Watch opened at the former Ruby Tuesday<\/a> at 2102 Emrick Blvd. in Bethlehem Township. The menu<\/a>\u00a0offers eggs, bacon, waffles, breakfast tacos, wraps, bowls, frittatas, burgers, sandwiches and salads.<\/p>\n

Spring Valley Tavern opened June 24<\/a> under new ownership after it closed last year as the Ye Olde Spring Valley Tavern<\/a> at 1355 Station Ave. in Upper Saucon Township.<\/p>\n

The book shop Jojo\u2019s Book Nook held a grand opening on June 26<\/a> within Plants + Coffee at 1458 Northampton St. in Easton.<\/p>\n

The permanent jewelry store Mod Metal Works held a grand opening June 27<\/a> at Main Street Commons at 559 Main St. in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n

Get Joy Ice Cream & Coffee held a soft opening June 30<\/a> at 3592 Route 378 in Lower Saucon Township ahead of its July 14 ribbon cutting, serving ice cream, coffee and refreshers.<\/p>\n

CLOSURES:<\/p>\n

Ahart\u2019s Market announced on June 11<\/a> that it would soon close at 326 S. Walnut St. in Bath following product loss from a partial power outage.<\/p>\n

May<\/p>\n

OPENINGS:<\/p>\n

HiJinx Brewing Co. opened May 1<\/a> in the former social hall of the Tatamy Fire Co. at 164 Bushkill St. in Tatamy.<\/p>\n

Tesla opened a new service center<\/a> at 955 Grape St. in Whitehall Township.<\/p>\n

Pop & Pour Drink Co. began offering its dirty sodas<\/a> at popups and private events in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

Zahra reopened May 1<\/a> at 323 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown after it closed about a year ago at the former Downtown Allentown Market.<\/p>\n

The event venue and floral shop Bloom Room Easton held a ribbon cutting May 1<\/a> at 527 Northampton St. in Easton.<\/p>\n

The Diamond Grill announced its grand opening for May 6 after a May 1<\/a> soft opening at 4330 Lehigh Drive in Lehigh Township.<\/p>\n

Tia B\u2019s Street Tacos announced its opening May 1<\/a> at 118 Northampton St. in Easton. It offers tacos, tortas, burritos, burrito sliders, bowls, quesadillas and nachos.<\/p>\n

Dollar General opened a new store<\/a> at 1328 Chestnut St. in Emmaus.<\/p>\n

Jimmy\u2019s Hot Dogs opened for a soft launch May 15<\/a> at 9 N. Third St. in Easton.<\/p>\n

Flying Spur Trail Rides opened May 16<\/a> and offers guided horseback tours from 5466 Route 145 in North Whitehall Township.<\/p>\n

Zekfraft \u2013 Curators of Taste opened May 21<\/a> at the former Richard\u2019s Drive-In at 1550 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township. The menu offers coffee, teas, smoothies, sandwiches and pastries.<\/p>\n

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened May 24<\/a> at the Northampton Crossings shopping center at 3788 Easton Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township.<\/p>\n

Mr. Bins held a grand opening May 24<\/a> at the former Big Lots in the 2300 block of Lehigh Street in Allentown.<\/p>\n

Breeze Mediterranean announced a soft opening for May 25<\/a> at 1243 W. Tilghman St. in Allentown, replacing the former Ayat restaurant and serving Mediterranean & Middle Eastern dishes.<\/p>\n

The 3W Eatery announced it opened a new location at the former Casa Catrina<\/a> restaurant at 1905 Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township.<\/p>\n

CLOSURES:<\/p>\n

J\u2019s Northampton sandwich shop announced its last day of operation for May 23<\/a> at 1830 Main St. in Northampton after it originally announced its closure for May 30<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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