New Retail Openings in Center City, October 2025
Alchemy Coffee
Alchemy Coffee has opened a second location on Market Street, bringing its signature blend of community and craft to Center City. The café offers classic espresso drinks and seasonal specials from thoughtfully sourced beans.
📍 2300 Market Street
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All Aboard Candy
All Aboard Candy’s sweet spot at the Comcast Center is chock-full of nostalgic treats and gourmet chocolates to the office district. The shop offers a fun, family-friendly experience for candy lovers of all ages.
📍 Comcast Center Plaza, 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Amma’s South Indian Cuisine
Amma’s South Indian Cuisine has relocated to a larger space at 1500 Walnut Street. Known for authentic regional dishes like dosa, biryani, and kothu parotta, Amma’s delivers southern India’s flavors through fresh ingredients and traditional techniques.
📍 1500 Walnut Street
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Bake’n Bacon
Founded by Chef Justin Coleman and Kelvin Alexander, Bake’n Bacon evolved from a beloved food truck into a full-service destination serving bacon-loaded bites.
📍 Fashion District, 1000 Market Street, Concourse
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Borromini
Borromini brings timeless Italian elegance to Rittenhouse Square with standout dishes like 100-layer lasagna and spaghetti limone alongside Roman classics like bucatini amatriciana and rigatoni carbonara.
📍 1805 Walnut Street
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Casa Vida Style
Casa Vida has relocated to Walnut Street, offering an eclectic mix of vintage fashion, handmade jewelry, home goods, and wellness items to Rittenhouse.
📍 2003 Walnut Street
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Chopped P.H.D.
Chopped P.H.D. is a fresh addition to Sansom Street, offering a modern barbershop experience with old-school vibes and over 20 years of styling expertise.
📍 1506 Sansom Street
Dancerobot
This vibrant destination from James Beard Award-winning Chef Jesse Ito blends Japanese bar culture with retro flair inspired by 1980s Tokyo nightlife. The menu features bold takes on Japanese street and comfort foods.
📍 1710 Sansom Street
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Dunkin
Dunkin has opened a new location at 1001 Chestnut Street, serving up its signature coffee, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches in a convenient Center City spot.
📍 1001 Chestnut Street
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Fitnah Free
Offering modest fashion with a modern twist, this boutique features abayas, niqabs, and accessories designed for comfort, style, and self-expression.
📍 2050 Sansom Street
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Frank Darling
Frank Darling has opened a showroom at 1613 Walnut Street, offering custom engagement rings and fine jewelry in a relaxed, appointment-only setting. Guests can explore lab-grown and natural diamonds with expert guidance in a boutique environment.
📍 1613 Walnut Street
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House of Clarity
Specializing in cuts, color, extensions, and bridal styling, the salon caters to all hair types and textures with a personalized approach in Rittenhouse Square.
📍 1700 Sansom Street
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Joan Shepp
Joan Shepp, Philadelphia’s iconic luxury fashion boutique, has relocated from Chestnut Street to a new space in the heart of Rittenhouse Square. With its curated designer collections and immersive shopping experience, Joan Shepp continues to set the standard for high-end style in Philadelphia.
📍 1903 Walnut Street
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Kitchen + Kocktails
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley brings upscale Southern comfort food and handcrafted cocktails to the Avenue of the Arts. The menu features over 50 elevated soul food dishes, from shrimp & grits with lobster tail to Caribbean jerk lamb chops and specialty waffles, served in a vibrant, stylish setting.
📍 219 S. Broad Street
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Kyuramen x TBaar
Tbaar and Kyuramen have teamed up in a new conjoined storefront in Center City, bringing bubble tea lovers and ramen enthusiasts under one roof. This pairing offers customers the option to grab their favorite drinks and Japanese comfort food, perfect for a quick bite or a cozy meal downtown.
📍 44 N 12th Street
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Main Squeeze Philly
Known for its vibrant acai bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices, Main Squeeze has expanded from its South Philly roots to a new location inside Reading Terminal Market. This health-focused smoothie bar offers a colorful menu of bowls, salads, and toast made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
📍 Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch Street
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Meet Harbin
Meet Harbin offers a fresh and authentic dining experience in Center City with its cozy atmosphere and northeastern Chinese cuisine. The menu features bold, comforting dishes like crispy pork, spicy lamb skewers, and house-made dumplings, all inspired by the flavors of Harbin, China.
📍 1508 Sansom Street
Moka & Co
Known for its organic Yemeni coffee and tea, Moka & Co. has opened a new location across from City Hall. This expansion brings the brand’s rich heritage and hand-crafted beverages to the heart of Center City, offering traditional drinks like Adeni chai and spiced lattes in a cozy, modern setting.
📍 1 S. Penn Square
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Nakama
This new addition to Philadelphia’s culinary scene brings a modern Japanese dining experience to Center City. With sleek interiors, curated cocktails, and a menu that blends tradition with innovation, Nakama offers a fresh take on izakaya-style dining.
📍 45 N. 13th Street
Proper Gentleman
Proper Gentleman, formerly ‘I’m Sergio,’ has rebranded and reopened at 1825 JFK Boulevard. The upscale men’s grooming salon offers precision cuts, beard trims, and color services in a sleek, modern space.
📍 1825 JFK Boulevard
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Rhythm & Spirit
Now open across from Love Park in Suburban Station, Rhythm & Spirits brings a bold blend of Italian-American cuisine and nightlife energy to Center City. Led by chef Lee Sanchez, the menu features inventive small and large plates, craft cocktails, and a vibrant brunch lineup.
📍 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Rockwell & Rose
Rockwell & Rose, now open at The Curtis on Walnut Street, reimagines the American steakhouse with a stylish, welcoming twist. From the team behind P.J. Clarke’s, the restaurant pairs prime cuts and seasonal seafood with inventive cocktails in a refined yet relaxed setting.
📍 601 Walnut Street
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SixtySixty
SixtySixty offers stylish glasses starting at just $60 and provides on-site production, allowing you to receive your prescription in under an hour right on Chestnut Street.
📍 1931 Chestnut Street
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Studio 23 Fitness
Studio 23 Fitness has launched at 1923 Chestnut Street, offering yoga, mat sculpt, and reformer classes in a vibrant, inclusive space. With expert instructors and energizing playlists, it’s a fresh destination for movement and mindfulness.
📍 1923 Chestnut Street
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Taco Bell
Taco Bell is bringing its full menu of tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas to the heart of Center City. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or a midnight snack, Taco Bell’s newest outpost delivers fast, flavorful convenience.
📍 1614 Chestnut Street
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Tacodelphia
Tacodelphia has expanded to 2051 Walnut Street, serving up bold Mexican flavors in a vibrant new space. From tacos and burritos to loaded nachos, the menu is packed with customizable options and fresh ingredients.
📍 2051 Walnut Street
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The Bread Room
This cozy new concept from High Street Hospitality blends artisan baking with community engagement. By day, it offers fresh pastries, breads, and sandwiches; by night, it transforms into a space for baking workshops and culinary events.
📍 834 Chestnut Street
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The Saints
Blending West African flavors with modern American cuisine, The Saints offers immersive dining and lounge experiences on Chestnut Street. The menu features bold dishes, such as jollof rice, suya bites, and Lagos lamb chops, paired with craft cocktails and vibrant music.
📍 1901 Chestnut Street
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Time Mission
Time Mission has landed in Center City, offering a thrilling, immersive adventure experience at 1530 Chestnut Street. With over 25 interactive “portals” that challenge your speed, strength, smarts, and teamwork, it’s a high-energy destination for families, friends, and corporate groups alike. Whether you’re dodging lasers, solving puzzles, or saving the timeline, this all-ages indoor attraction turns any outing into an unforgettable mission.
📍 1534 Chestnut Street
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Until Death
Until Death is now open at 115 S. 8th Street, specializing in custom gothic engagement rings and alternative fine jewelry. Known for its skull motifs and handcrafted designs, the shop caters to those seeking bold, unique pieces.
📍 115 S. 8th Street
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Wonder
Wonder offers lightning-fast delivery, takeout, and dine-in from a curated lineup of iconic restaurants all under one roof. Guests can mix and match dishes from celebrated chefs like Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, and José Andrés, with everything prepared fresh and delivered in under 35 minutes.
📍 1600 Chestnut Street
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World of Flight
World of Flight’s first U.S. flagship store is now open at 1617 Walnut Street, bringing a premium retail experience to Rittenhouse Row. The space celebrates local basketball culture with curated collections, immersive storytelling, and exclusive product drops in a soulful, community-rooted setting.
📍 1617 Walnut Street
🔗 Website
Yummy Picks
Yummy Picks has opened at 1122 Walnut Street, offering a massive menu that spans breakfast platters, deli sandwiches, halal specials, smoothies, and more. Whether you’re craving a crepe, shawarma, or an acai bowl, this all-day spot delivers variety and flavor in every bite
📍 1122 Walnut Street
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