Allegheny City Brewing
Allegheny City Brewing is opening a second location in Brighton Heights in 2026, after debuting its Deutschtown taproom in 2024.
P.J. Whelihan’s
P.J. Whelihan’s sports bar and restaurant chain signed a lease to open in the former 7,700-square-foot Iron Hill Brewery space. Known for wings, burgers and family-friendly atmosphere for watching sports.
honeygrow
Philadelphia-based fast-casual eatery opening 2,500-square-foot location in Beltway Towne Centre, offering wholesome made-to-order stir-fry, salads, and honeybars
Paris Bakery & Café
French bakery expanding from Lewisburg to downtown State College. Will offer pastries, breads, lunch options, Neapolitan-style pizzas from wood-fired oven, and gift shop in former bank vault. Plans to hire 15-20 employees.
X Golf
Golf simulator with bar food at former mattress store location in Springfield Shopping Center. Will feature 9 golf simulators with small kitchen offering typical bar food items heated in Merrychef oven. Family-friendly environment with small bar seating 8-10 people.
PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels expanding to Philadelphia area with first brick-and-mortar location in Suburban Square, Ardmore. Known for ‘rip and dip’ style bagels, takeout-only format in 1,200-1,300 sq ft space. Led by franchise group Seeded Capital.
Call Your Mother
D.C.-based bagel shop and Jewish deli expanding to first Philadelphia location in Fishtown. Owned by chef Daniela Moreira and Andrew Dana, the restaurant specializes in bagels with menu items like the Sun City, Jetski, and Royal Palm. Everything made in-house with specialty coffee.
ReAnimator Coffee
ReAnimator Coffee is opening its sixth Philadelphia location in Mt. Airy. The coffee shop emphasizes quality and ethical sourcing, offering single-origin beans, classic coffee drinks, and specialty items like the Salted Rose Latte. Will operate Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, weekends 8am-3pm.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise bakery opening third Bucks County location in Richland, taking over former GameStop space. Specializes in bundt cakes in various flavors and sizes including Bundtinis, Bundtlets, and tiered cakes.
The Felix Restaurant
Independent restaurant taking over former TGI Fridays location at The Shops at Cedar Point. Owner expected to make announcement within next few weeks. Liquor license transfer hearing scheduled for March 4.