Nearly 50 New Businesses Plant Flags in Center City So Far in 2026

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JoAnn Loviglio, 215.440.5500, pr@centercityphila.org

PHILADELPHIA (July 9, 2026) — Nearly 50 new shops, restaurants and service providers have opened within the Center City District (CCD) boundaries so far this year. Representing a diverse lineup from trending apparel flagships to James Beard-recognized restaurants, the new businesses reflect continued momentum in the district’s retail and dining scene.

This year’s wave of openings underscores Center City’s pull as a retail and dining destination. Bathhouse, Bombas, Pvolve, Olfactory NYC, Kpop Nara and Toast aren’t available anywhere else in the region, while other national names with suburban presence, including Rothy’s and Rally House, are choosing to plant flags in Center City – home to a large residential population that does their shopping (and spending) downtown.

Existing tenants are also doubling down: Lululemon has expanded into a larger flagship on Walnut Street; Mitchell & Ness moved from a 2,500-square-foot location to a new 16,000-square-foot flagship two blocks away; and Iron Hill Brewery has returned to Market Street. Meanwhile, the district’s dining scene shows no signs of slowing down, highlighted by Scratch Restaurants’ entry into the market with two separate concepts in the new 210 S. 12th Street building.

“The range of businesses choosing Center City right now tells you everything about the state of the downtown retail landscape,” Center City District President and CEO Prema Katari Gupta said. “We’re watching national brands pick Center City over the suburbs, longtime tenants invest in bigger footprints, and some of the city’s most ambitious restaurateurs make our stellar dining scene even better.”

Here is a selected list of new businesses, with the latest openings listed in bold:

Now Open

Shop

• Badminton Gallery (52 N. 10th St.) — Center City’s first badminton equipment store.
• Beads by Joyce (901 Market St., Fashion District) — High-quality, authentic waist beads from Ghana.
• Lululemon (1718-20 Walnut St.) — A new larger location for the international activewear brand.
• The Market Merch (1136 Arch St., Reading Terminal Market) — Gifts including exclusives from local artists Fabiola Lara and Sean Rynkewicz.
• MB Florist Philly (116 N. 11th St.) — Floral shop selling handmade bouquets and arrangements.
• Mitchell & Ness (1513 Walnut St.) — Flagship location for the century-old sports apparel and jerseys shop.
• Olfactory NYC (1505 Walnut St.) — Olfactory’s first Pennsylvania store, featuring custom-made scents.
• Rally House (1630-34 Chestnut St.) — Sports apparel shop featuring goods from local and national teams.
• Toast (1633 Locust St.) — First Pennsylvania location for the Wales-based lifestyle brand.
• Vrai (132 S. 17th St.) — Jewelry made with lab-grown diamonds in a zero-emission foundry.

Dine

• Beard Papa’s (104 N. 10th St.) — First Pennsylvania location for the international cream puff brand.
• Cake & Joe (1735 Market St.) — Third location for the locally owned café known for artisanal pastries.
• Dig Inn (112 S. 11th St.) — Fast-casual chain with scratch-made bowls near Jefferson Hospital.
• Duo Taco (1102 Chestnut St.) — Black-owned Afro-Mexican restaurant.
• Enerjuicer (711 Walnut St.) — All-natural smoothies, juices and healthy foods.
• Gourmet Sanga (30 S. 15th St.) — Quick-service all-day food spot with a deli and snacks.
• Hen Ji Hou Wei Xuan Cheung Fun (50 N. 10th St.) — Cantonese restaurant known for fresh rice rolls.
• Iron Hill Brewery (1150 Market St.) — Award-winning brewery with a full kitchen and daily happy hour.
• The Juice Pod Rittenhouse (1845 Walnut St.) — New Jersey-based chain with fresh juice, bowls and more.
• Madis Coffee Roasters (1441 Chestnut St.) — Third location for one of Philly’s favorite coffee spots.
• Matcha Panda (2033 Chestnut St.) — Second café location offering top-quality matcha and additive-free desserts.
• Mi Vida (1100-50 Ludlow St.) — First Center City restaurant by D.C.-based Knead Hospitality + Design.
• Mini Mac Mart (18th and Arch Sts.) — New kiosk offering more than just mac and cheese.
• Moment Gelato & Coffee (129 S. 18th St.) — Cozy spot for gelato, matcha, espresso and more.
• MOTW Coffee and Pastries (2101 Market St.) — First regional location for the national café.
• Mr. Edison (200 S. Broad St., inside the Bellevue) — Modern supper club with live music in the historic hotel.
• Oroshi Sushi & Omakase (425 S. Broad St.) — Chef-driven omakase and Japanese restaurant.
• Pagano’s (1701 JFK Blvd., Comcast Concourse) — Philadelphia institution’s new spot.
• Palm Vintage (1414 S. Penn Sq.) — Morning-to-evening concept with a café by day and sushi bar by night.
• Philly Pretzel Factory (1319 Market St.) — Locally founded soft pretzel chain.
• Poke Bowl Philadelphia (1900 Market St.) — New York-based chain’s first Philadelphia location.
• Savú (208 S. 13th St.) — New Black-owned American bar and restaurant by Hi-Def Hospitality.
• Soufiane at the Morris (225 S. 8th St.) — Parisian brasserie influenced by Moroccan flavors.
• Top Hat Coffee Lounge (128 N. Broad St.) — Third location for the local coffee and waffle spot.
• Uchi (1620 Sansom St.) — Award-winning chef Tyson Cole’s new spot, its name meaning “home.”
• Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery (121 S. Broad St.) — Rittenhouse-founded café with locally roasted beans.
• WineDive (1534 Sansom St.) — More than 20 wines by the glass and a kitchen open until 1 a.m.

Experience

• FS8 (722 Chestnut St.) — Reformer Pilates and yoga classes.
• Lady Lakva Russian Manicure (1804 Chestnut St., Fl. 2) — Nail salon offering manicures and pedicures.
• Philly Pride Visitor Center (1131 Locust St.) — New hub for LGBTQ+ travelers, locals and allies.
• Raw Lab Spa (1106 Locust St.) — All-natural nail salon.
• Salon Republic (200-12 S. 12th St.) — Private salon studios for stylists and beauty professionals.
• School of Philadelphia Ballet (323 N. Broad St.) — One-off open ballet classes and long-term programs.
• Sev Laser (1525 Chestnut St.) — Hair removal studio offering facials and microneedling.
• Solidcore (1134 Sansom St.) — High-intensity, low-impact workout classes.
• Spa 813 (811-13 Sansom St.) — Facials, IV hydration therapy, waxing and more.
• Studio N&R (107 S. 8th St.) — Nail salon specializing in nail art.
• WRKSHP (2037 Walnut St.) — Men’s grooming and barbershop.

Coming Soon

Shop

• Bombas (1611 Walnut St.)
• Cartolina (1900-20 Arch St.)
• KPop Nara (1521 Walnut St.)
• Mad Cat Brewtique & Page Burners Bookstore (2036 Sansom St.)
• Rothy’s (1613 Walnut St.)

Dine

• Arirang (1219 Locust St.)
• Bar Cicci (1620 Sansom St.)
• Carolyn’s Modern Vietnamese (2015 Walnut St.)
• Harlem Shake (1330 Walnut St.)
• Jabal Coffee House (1524-26 Chestnut St.)
• KYN Coffee (1807 Chestnut St.)
• O’Morrey’s (1720 Sansom St.)
• The Pelican Club (225 S. 18th St.)
• The Ruxton (210 W. Rittenhouse Sq.)
• 7th Street Burger (1518 Chestnut St.)
• Somedays Bakery (128 S. 16th St.)
• Stoop Pigeon (337 S. Broad St.)
• Zac’s Halal (104 S. 18th St.)
• 210 S. 12th St. — New multi-use development bringing Sushi by Scratch, Not A Damn Chance Burger, and Center City’s third Madis Coffee Roasters location to the block.

Experience

• Bathhouse (200 S. Broad St.)
• Pvolve (1735 Market St.)
• Tidal Force VR (1510 Chestnut St.)

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