WILSON, Pa. \u2013 Good friends are brewing good times with specialty drinks, local pastries, and sourdough toasties in a renovated, multi-room space in Northampton County designed for \u201ccommunity, connection, wellness, and real-life good moments.\u201d<\/p>\n
Good Times, a community-focused cafe featuring unique areas for relaxing, studying, children\u2019s play, and more, held a soft opening a few months ago at 2001 Fairview Ave. in Wilson.<\/p>\n
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The coffee shop, which occupies an updated space that was previously home to medical offices, began pop-up events in May before starting regular weekly hours on Sept. 1, according to Good Times co-founder Kyle George.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe spent several months transforming the space and another few months getting situated and fully up and running,\u201d George said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us, it wasn\u2019t about rushing to get open. We wanted to make sure that we were creating a warm and welcoming space where everyone \u2013 families, friends, students, literally everyone \u2013 could feel at home and have an amazing experience. The heart of this space is community, and that\u2019s exactly what we want this coffee shop to be \u2013 a community space centered around good drinks, good food, good health and good company.\u201d<\/p>\n
Good Times is a collaborative venture, run by George and his wife, Chloe, and their friends, Tim and Rachelle McCormick.<\/p>\n
The couples met through their church a few years ago, and Good Times represents the fulfillment of a longtime dream to create \u201ca welcoming space where people can come exactly as they are,\u201d Kyle said.<\/p>\n
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The McCormicks are also medical professionals who operate Good Health \u2013 a premier acupuncture and integrative medicine practice \u2013 on the Wilson building\u2019s upper floor, and the group saw the lower-level space to be a great fit for bringing their neighborhood cafe concept to life.<\/p>\n
\u201c[Rachelle] and I have been working upstairs for several years, and we always thought about doing something downstairs \u2013 something with a caf\u00e9 vibe, but still health-focused,\u201d Tim said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt all just came together because Kyle and I had also wanted to open a caf\u00e9 \u2013 one that showcases Aussie culture \u2013 in the Lehigh Valley,\u201d added Chloe, an Aussie native.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, our roaster is a friend of mine, who I knew back in Sydney before we both moved to the [United] States. He now lives in Virginia and roasts premium coffee beans there through his business, Hohl. He also operates a couple of restaurants there under the same name.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Georges and McCormicks spent several months overhauling the lower-level space with new drywall, lighting, counters, and other upgrades.<\/p>\n
They also refinished the floors, updated the bathrooms and created cozy areas for sipping, socializing, studying and more.<\/p>\n
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Spaces were designed with intention, with the goal of being a \u201cwelcoming space for all,\u201d Kyle said.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a main dining area, featuring tables, banquettes, counters, and lounge furniture; a children\u2019s play space where parents can supervise their kids as they enjoy calm, creative play; a tucked-away corner with large tables suitable for groups; and a library workspace, featuring a soundproof door, circular table, and peaceful, secluded environment ideal for reading, studying, and business tasks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe completely transformed the space, and people are really surprised by its large size as well as its seemingly hidden areas when they visit,\u201d Rachelle said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs parents, we found it really important to have a separate children\u2019s play area where kids could have fun and just be themselves, and no one else is bothered. So far, it\u2019s been super popular with families.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is a coffee shop for everyone, and we designed it specifically so everyone feels welcome,\u201d Kyle added.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us, we very much understand that it can be difficult bringing our kids to cafes because there\u2019s often not a lot of room, and we also never want to be an interruption if our kids start crying. So, here, none of that is an issue, and everyone can have a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Good Times guests can enjoy a wide array of hand-crafted drinks, including classics like Americano, cortado, cappuccino, flat white, and mocha; and signature varieties such as strawberry matcha, vanilla bean latte, mushroom adaptogen mocha, miso good (iced latte, house caramel syrup, miso syrup and sweet cream top) and Cali sunrise refresher (fresh-squeezed orange juice, organic strawberry syrup and sparkling water).<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also an Aussie-inspired \u201cMont Blanc\u201d (iced Americano, house-made orange oleo, orange vanilla cream top and nutmeg), along with seasonal options such as pumpkin spice latte, \u201cBetter Together\u201d (iced latte with house-made syrup steeped from whole cardamom pod, topped with pistachio maple cream and crushed pistachios) and \u201cAutumn in the Catskills\u201d (iced latte with house-made organic pumpkin, grass-fed brown butter, warm spice, and finished with maple cream and smoked birch sea salt).<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe seasonals seem to be our top sellers lately,\u201d Chloe said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a large fall menu, which has taken off really well, and our biggest seller right now is probably Autumn in the Catskills. All of our drinks are made with a lot of love, intention, and high-quality ingredients \u2013 local and organic whenever we can. We also make our own syrups.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to drinks, the cafe offers hot sandwiches, known as \u201ctoasties,\u201d such as a grilled cheese toastie and \u201cgood morning breakfast toastie\u201d (organic everything sourdough layered with herb-baked eggs, aged Kerrygold cheddar, avocado oil mayo and onion jam), along with baked goods from Fiddler\u2019s Farm & Bakery in Harmony, N.J.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur sourdough toasties are hot and pressed sandwiches, almost like a panini, but we call them toasties in Australia,\u201d Chloe explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also have a great selection of sourdough baked goods, all made locally with organic ingredients.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Good Times, which also sells Fiddler\u2019s Farm raw honey and Hohl coffee in bags to brew at home, is currently open 7 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.<\/p>\n
However, at the end of October, the coffee shop plans to expand its weekday hours to 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Kyle said.<\/p>\n
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Full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Closing notes\u2018Memories will play on\u2019: Lehigh Valley piano lounge bidding farewell after a year<\/p>\n ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2013 A destination for great melodies, cocktails and food is set to go quiet when it closes later this month in Lehigh County.<\/p>\n 1812 Piano Lounge, a piano lounge offering live music, small plates and drinks, will end operations on Oct. 22 at 1812 W. Allen St. in Allentown\u2019s West End, owner Jill Schaefer announced on the business\u2019 Facebook page.<\/p>\n The piano lounge, which opened in June 2025, invites the community to reserve a table for its final farewell performance on Oct. 22 with Lis Bockelman and the \u201cLast Dance.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we opened 1812, we wanted to create a place where great music brought people together, where strangers became friends, and where an ordinary night could become a soundtrack worth remembering,\u201d Schaefer stated.<\/p>\n \u201cTo our staff and entertainers: thank you for bringing this room to life night after night. Your talent, energy, hard work, and dedication made 1812 what it was. To our guests: thank you for singing along, requesting songs, celebrating with us, bringing your friends, and making 1812 part of so many special occasions. Thank you for choosing to spend your evenings with us and for giving us the opportunity to be part of your memories.\u201d Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 1812 Piano Lounge<\/p>\n \u2018Difficult decision\u2019: Rice\u2019s, a beloved Bucks County market, to close after more than 150 years<\/p>\n SOLEBURY TWP., Pa. \u2013 An iconic market offering \u201ca unique and eclectic bargain shopping experience\u201d is set to end operations later this year in Bucks County.<\/p>\n Rice\u2019s Market, a 30-acre indoor and outdoor market offering a wide array of goods, will hold its last day of operation on Dec. 29 at 6326 Greenhill Road in Solebury Township, according to an online announcement.<\/p>\n The market will continue on its usual schedule, operating 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 29, with additional hours on Black Friday.<\/p>\n Rice\u2019s, located a few miles west of New Hope, traces its origins to 1860, when A.L. 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