Shibam Coffee
First Philadelphia location of Shibam Coffee, a Yemeni coffee shop opening in University City. Will serve traditional Yemeni coffee, Turkish coffee, teas, and pastries including Honeycomb bread. Family-friendly environment with plans to mentor young baristas.
Bald Birds Brewing Co.
Bald Birds Brewing Co. is opening their third location in King of Prussia, taking over the former Workhorse Brewing Co. space. They plan to rebrand and upgrade the space over the next few months before a grand reopening in Q1 2026.
Fire & Fig Grill
Persian restaurant coming to State College, mentioned as third-place finisher in poll of most anticipated new businesses
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Elevated Southern comfort food restaurant opening in former Del Frisco’s Grille location on ground floor of Cambria Hotel. Will be Philadelphia’s largest Black-owned restaurant at 7,200 square feet and will create 125 hospitality jobs.
Enoteca Alessandro’s
Bar-focused restaurant concept by Alessandro Fiorello, taking over former Il Fiore location in Bryn Mawr Village. Will preserve industrial style of space and be more upscale than his Wayne location.
West Goshen Hotel
200-room hotel with around 220 parking spaces, includes retrofitting water basin and ground parking with additional roadway access. Built by BT Carter Drive LLC.
Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!
Mexican restaurant opening two locations – Malvern on February 15 and Newtown on January 24. Operated by GuestCounts Hospitality, serves tacos, bowls, salads with 50+ premium tequilas and mezcals. Malvern location features firepit dining tables.
Bart’s Bagels
Third location of Bart’s Bagels opening on Main Line, taking over former Tony Roni’s space. Brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel are opening in their hometown. Traditional Jewish bagel shop with kettle-boiled bagels and various schmears and sandwiches.
Love City Brewing
Love City Brewing will open a new Manayunk location in a 5,884-square-foot space, featuring a tasting room and event venue with vintage decor. The space will have two floors – first floor as main gathering space with full bar for up to 75 people, second floor for events up to 60 guests.
Potheads Coffee
Eclectic, cozy two-story cafe in Roxborough offering specialty coffee drinks, coffee flights, breakfast items, and future lunch options. Features traditional cafe on first floor and lounge area upstairs for events and meetings.