Mango Mango House of Desserts
Mango Mango House of Desserts, a dessert chain that originated in New York in 2013, is opening a location in Ardmore, PA. Serves mango-forward desserts, cakes, shaved ice, waffles, tea, smoothies, and coffee. No opening date has been announced yet.
Il Panino
New Italian bakery and sandwich shop opening under new ownership at the former Massimo’s Italian Bakery location. Owners Alessia and Walter Gambino will close Massimo’s in early July, renovate for two weeks, then reopen as Il Panino in mid-July. Concept focuses on panini sandwiches on homemade focaccia, Italian pastries, homemade breads, pizza by the slice, […]
Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Queen & Rook Game Cafe is opening a second location in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood. The new location will feature a ‘fantasy future’ theme with retro flair, differing from the medieval castle-inspired South Street location. Will offer 1,000+ board games, cocktails, and food menu. Board game reservations cost $7/person for 2.5 hours. Space also available for […]
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is opening its 19th Greater Philadelphia area store and 26th Pennsylvania location at 2329 Cottman Ave near Holy Family University. The late-night bakery will offer warm cookies, ice cream, brownies, blondies, vegan treats, and rotating limited-time flavors with in-store, pickup, and late-night delivery options (until 1am Sun-Wed, until 3am Thu-Sat). Grand opening event […]
Finish Your Champagne
Upscale party brunch concept from Hi-Def Hospitality opening in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. Features mimosas, champagne, live entertainment (DJs, dancers, saxophone players, drummers), modern saloon-inspired interior with collapsing garage doors for indoor-outdoor feel, rectangular bar in center of venue, and booth seating. Owner Kevin Dolce targeting a late-summer opening. No official date announced yet.
Brass Monkey Bread Co.
Former schoolteacher Zach Posnan is opening his first brick-and-mortar sourdough bakery in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood. The shop will serve sourdough breads, focaccia, bagels, baked goods, and breakfast/lunch sandwiches. No commercial yeast used; 30% of flour is milled in-house. A coffee program partnership with a local roaster is planned. Space requires a full build-out; target […]
EMei Restaurant
Owner Dan Tsao purchased a 17,600-sq-ft property at 2007-2011 Walnut St (former Irish Pub) and is considering opening an EMei Restaurant flagship or pop-up there. A pop-up is possible for summer 2026 FIFA World Cup/America 250th visitors. Two other EMei locations are also in development: one in East Passyunk (former Marra’s space) and one in […]
Wonder
Wonder is a ‘fast fine’ multi-restaurant food hall concept featuring 20+ chef-driven brands (Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, etc.) opening at Promenade Saucon Valley. Soft opening June 8-10 with free meals up to $15; grand opening June 11 with gift with purchase for first 100 guests. Over 3,000 sq ft, open daily 10:30am-11:30pm. Founded […]
Wonder
Wonder food hall concept offering 20+ restaurant menus (Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, Tejas Barbecue, Di Fara Pizza) has two additional Midstate PA locations slated to open in June 2026: 1200 Christopher Place in Lancaster and 5345 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township. The Harrisburg location already opened May 28, 2026.
Roxanne
Michelin-recognized eclectic South Philadelphia restaurant shut down in April 2026 over licensing issues (operating without required food preparation/serving license and 14 months without health inspection). Chef Holt submitted a plan of review accepted by the health department; health inspection pending. Restaurant is accepting reservations via Resy for end of June 2026, signaling imminent reopening.