ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A fast-growing restaurant chain that offers made-to-order stir-fry, salads and honey bars says it will open its first Lehigh Valley location.
The newest honeygrow location will open in Airport Shopping Center at 1872 Airport Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County, the chain said in an email.
The restaurant will be next to the AT&T store in the shopping center.
Spokeswoman Emily Cummins said the chain does "not have an opening date for Allentown at this time."
honeygrow's name "is a play on the phrase 'honest eating + growing local.' The phrase succinctly illustrates our commitment to providing the freshest food possible, while working with local purveyors and partners whenever possible."honeygrow website
It will be the Philadelphia-based fast-casual chain's 23rd location in Pennsylvania. The closest location to the Valley now is in Quakertown Plaza along Route 309 in Quakertown.
The honeygrow website says the name "is a play on the phrase 'honest eating + growing local.'"
"The phrase succinctly illustrates our commitment to providing the freshest food possible, while working with local purveyors and partners whenever possible," the website says.
"The 'growing local' aspect extends into our community activations + partnerships, where we work alongside like-minded businesses to improve each community we call home."
'Thrilled to join Lehigh Valley'
The chain said in a release that "honeygrow is thrilled to join the Lehigh Valley community with its first location in the area. The Allentown honeygrow will join existing brands like Five Below, Target, Sam's Club, Miller's Ale House, and DSW."
The chain also said plans to soon open locations in Montrose, Ohio; Falls Church, Virginia; and Glen Burnie, Maryland.
“We are thrilled to start 2025 by expanding our footprint with these four new leases and several more in the pipeline," honeygrow founder and Chief Executive Officer Justin Rosenberg said in the release.
“These new locations represent markets that have long supported our mission, and we are eager to continue growing with them."
In all, the chain has more than 50 locations across the Northeast and Midwest.
'Fully customizable menu'
The restaurant says that with its "fully customizable menu and fresh, wholesome foods, there is something for everyone at honeygrow. Customers can personalize any menu item."
Customers can choose from protein options starting at $1.80 for egg, through $3.39 for chicken, $4.20 for shrimp and $4.80 for steak. Turkey meatballs and tofu also are available.
That can be paired with egg white noodles, whole wheat noodles; gluten-free rice noodles, brown rice, curly kale, romaine or arugula.
There also are add-ons such as cauliflower, onions, strawberries, celery, blueberries, pineapple, strawberries, scallions, mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas, cucumbers, chickpeas, carrots, jalapeños, Kalamata olives and Tzatziki and more for an additional cost.
There also are a selection of sauces, dressings, ad-ins and garnishes, including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, chili crisps and roasted garlic.
For the sweet tooth, honeygrow offers its signature honeybar, with fresh fruit, various sweet toppings and drizzled with one of three flavors. They cost $6 to $8.36.
