New Restaurants Opening Soon

7Brew
Spring Township
Projected Opening: Fall 2027

A new 7Brew has been proposed for the Broadcast District at Spring Township. The new mixed-use shopping and residential center is under construction along Broadcasting Road. 7Brew had originally been targeting a location adjacent to the Kohl’s on Paper Mill Road, but those plans were scrapped and a Raising Cane’s has been proposed for that site. The first businesses in the Broadcast District are expected to open in the fall of 2027.

Archie’s Taqueria
West Reading
Projected Opening: May

Archie’s Taqueria – a new Mexican restaurant – has debuted on social media and will be coming soon to West Reading. Archie’s will take over the former La Abuela at 448 Penn Avenue. The restaurant passed its opening inspection on May 1, and their profile says “May 2026,” but there is no exact opening date yet.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Spring Township
Projected Opening: Fall 2027

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, a national chain with more than 200 locations, is set to be one of the anchors of the new Broadcast District at Spring Township. The mixed use development, which will be on Broadcasting Road opposite Broadcasting Square (Target) should see its first tenants in the Fall of 2027. BJ’s has locations in Lancaster and Allentown.

Cocina Salazar
Reading
Projected Opening: Unknown

Cocina Salazar is set for a return in 2026. The restaurant, which was located at 440 Lehigh Street, closed in 2023. However, a December Instagram post touted the restaurant’s return in 2026, though further details are not known.

Drunken Chicken
West Reading
Projected Opening: Summer

With Takkii Ramen becoming West Brew Izakaya and moving to Penn Avenue, it left their original location vacant. But the corner of Sixth and Reading Avenues in West Reading will not be vacant long. Drunken Chicken, a Korean fried chicken spot, is set to open in the space. The new restaurant is tentatively scheduled to debut in the summer and will be by the owners of West Brew Izakaya, Winnie Tea Bar, and Winnie Mochi.

First Watch
Spring Township
Projected Opening: Fall 2027

A location for First Watch, a brunch restaurant chain, is slated to be part of the upcoming Broadcast District at Spring Township. The mixed use development, which will be on Broadcasting Road opposite Broadcasting Square (Target) should see its first tenants in the Fall of 2027. The nearest locations currently are Audubon, Hershey, and King of Prussia.

Honey Brew Coffee Co.
Boyertown
Projected Opening: May 9

Honey Brew Coffee Co. is coming soon to Boyertown. The new drive-through coffee spot will open at 835 E. Philadelphia Avenue, most recently home to Rize Cafe. Honey Brew had a soft opening on May 2 and will celebrate its grand opening on May 9. The cafe will be open Monday through Saturday.

Kitchen at Pricetown
Fleetwood
Projected Opening: May

A new restaurant is coming to the intersection of Pricetown Road and Route 662. The Kitchen at Pricetown passed its opening inspection on April 22 and is currently doing a soft opening for takeout only.

MaGerk’s Pub & Grill
Wyomissing
Projected Opening: Fall 2026

MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a Baltimore-based cheesesteak shop and bar, is coming to Wyomissing. The liquor license application is in a window at The Block at Wyomissing Square, home to Cafe Folino, Vintner’s Table, and other businesses. MaGerk’s has two Maryland locations and six in eastern PA. The current closest location to Berks County is in Royersford, Montgomery County. In a statement to WFMZ, the owners projected a Fall 2026 opening.

Mochipop
Wyomissing
Projected Opening: In Question

Originally scheduled to open in the Berkshire Mall, Mochipop debuted on Instagram on September 4 advertising mochi ice cream, milkshakes, and more. However, with the recent announcement about the sale and redevelopment of the Mall, the original “coming soon” post and the address have been deleted, though the account remains. We are watching to see if the business moves forward with a new location.

Nick’s Water Ice & Ice Cream Bar
Wyomissing
Projected Opening: May 23

After recently partnering with Wit Or Witout Cheesesteaks on a food court stand, Nick’s Water Ice is opening a new stand-alone location in the Berkshire Mall. The new Nick’s Water Ice & Ice Cream Bar will be located in the former Dairy Queen/Orange Julius stand on the first floor. Nick’s will offer water ice, ice cream, milkshakes, hot dogs and snacks. The grand opening is set for May 23.

Peach Cobbler Factory
Sinking Spring
Projected Opening: May

A new dessert spot is coming in Sinking Spring. The Peach Cobbler Factory recently announced that they would be opening at 2647 Shillington Road in the GIANT shopping center. The menu includes cobblers, cookies, shakes, brownies, and cinnamon rolls. PCF is aiming for an opening by May with an official announcement expected soon.

The Philly Jawn Cheesesteak
Boyertown
Projected Opening: May

The former Mario’s in Boyertown has new owners and will see a new restaurant arriving in the spring. That’s when The Philly Jawn Cheesesteak is tentatively scheduled to open in the space at 159 S. Reading Avenue. The new restaurnat is from the family behind Pepe’s Pizza & Grill in Gilbertsville. A social media post dated April 17 stated they are 90% ready.

Play it Back Sports Bar
Reading
Projected Opening: Unknown

The former California Bar & Grill is currently under renovation. Previously, there was a planned sports bar called Play it Back that was looking to open in 2022, but that had seemingly fell through. However, a new sign has been installed and the electronic message board is operational. So far, there has been no official update.

The Post
Bern Township
Projected Opening: May

Renovations are nearly complete the former Hitching Post 2747 Bernville Road (Route 183). The owners of Reverb have been planning a new bar and restaurant for the site but renovations were delayed because of zoning variances. As of March 18, the restaurant’s Facebok page is active, and The Post is currently hiring for all positions.

Raising Cane’s
Spring Township
Projected Opening: Unknown

Preliminary plans are calling for a Raising Cane’s in Spring Township near Wyomissing. Developers are seeking a variance to add the restaurant to the parking lot of Kohl’s. Previous plans for a 7 Brew in the location were dropped. Raising Cane’s is a fast-food fried chicken spot with more than 900 locations nationwide and 17 in Pennsylvania.

Rody Family Restaurant
Flying Hills
Projected Opening: Unknown

A new business, Rody Family Restaurant, has been registered to 15 Village Drive – the former Borelli’s in Flying Hills. One of the names on the business is also listed as an incorporater of the Bally Family Diner in Barto. Work is progressing on the building with a new mural going up in April as the restaurant readies for opening, likely in late spring.

The Rooted Roastery Kafe by Kari
Fleetwood
Projected Opening: May

The Rooted Roastery Kafe by Kari is coming soon to the former location of The Shop Eatery at 29 W. Main Street in Fleetwood. The cafe passed its opening inspection at the end of April, and the staff training is ongoing. It’s expected that the cafe will open before the end of May.

Shake Shack
Spring Township
Projected Opening: Fall 2027

Berks County is getting a Shake Shack in 2027. The burger and shake chain will be part of the new Broadcast District at Spring Township. The mixed use development, which will be on Broadcasting Road opposite Broadcasting Square (Target) should see its first tenants in the Fall of 2027. Shake Shack has nearby locations in Lancaster, Whitehall, and King of Prussia.

Special Blends Cafe by JPII
Reading
Projected Opening: August

The John Paul II Center for Special Learning is partnering with Alvernia University to bring a new cafe to downtown Reading. Special Blends Cafe will provide work experience for students and adults with special needs when it opens at the University’s American House on Penn Street. The most recent update – per Berks Weekly in February – is that the cafe is tentatively expected to open by August.

The Sunny Bistro
Mohnton
Projected Opening: Late Spring-Summer

The former Mangia is being transformed into a new concept called The Sunny Bistro, a breakfast and lunch spot from the team behind Gino’s. The dining room has been renovated, and the restaurant is hiring. However, there is no official opening date at this time.

TAO Japanese Steakhouse & Bar
Wyomissing
Projected Opening: Unknown

A new restaurant, promising “a more sophisticated Hibachi dining atmosphere, and Japanese Omakase” is coming to Wyomissing. TAO Japanese Steakhouse & Bar will open at 305 Park Road, the home of Willoughby’s on Park for the last 10 years. Willoughby’s announced the restaurant would close in mid-March. TAO, which is from the same family as Masa Hibachi & Sushi, will renovate the space before reopening. No opening date or timeline has been announced.

Velvet Restaurant
Laureldale
Projected Opening: Late Spring-Early Summer

A new business, Velvet Restaurant, is coming to the former Margherita’s in Laureldale. The restaurant now has an Instagram page. Though there have been no posts yet, the bio says the restaurant will be a “fine dining experience” and describes it using the words “luxury,” “exclusive” and “elegant.” The sign is up and the restaurant is hiring, but there is no opening date yet.