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New Retail Openings in Center City, July 2024

While exploring "the Most Walkable City to Visit" according to the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award contest, check out 18 recently opened retailers and restaurants that you won’t want to miss. And if that’s not enough, check our update with 18 other recent additions to Center City! 

New Openings

Locations are listed in alphabetical order.


70Six Boutique  
📍 132 S. 17th Street 
🔗 Website 
The second location for this woman-owned Northern Liberties-based fashion boutique offers chic apparel and a personalized shopping experience in Rittenhouse Row. 

Avita Pharmacy  
📍1226 Chestnut Street 
🔗 Website 
With more than 55 locations nationwide, Avita Pharmacy’s first outpost in the region offers checkups, prescriptions, and more.

Drink Fresh by Djurdjura 
📍 711 Walnut Street 
🔗 Instagram 
Start your morning with an acai bowl or a strawberry and banana smoothie at the newest smoothie café in Center City.   

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Fitting Atelier 
📍 1120 Walnut Street, Basement Floor 
🔗 Website 
A brand-new seamstress on Walnut Street offering sewing and alterations, including  bridal attire and one-of-a-kind creations.

Full Circle Yoga x Wellness  
📍1611 Walnut Street, 4th Floor 
🔗 Instagram 
This new studio promotes not only weekly wellness classes, but also a gathering space for comedy shows, massage workshops, and more. 

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Glowbar 
📍42 S. 17th Street 
🔗 Website 
Enjoy customized treatments by licensed estheticians in just 30 minutes at this new facial studio in Rittenhouse Row.  

Gojo Poke Bowl & Boba Tea 
📍1701 Arch Street 
🔗 Website 
Fresh poke bowls and homemade boba tea are among the wide range of tasty options at this new Chinatown restaurant. 

Gouldsburger's Express  
📍100 N. 18th Street 
🔗 Website 
This quick-service South Jersey-based eatery has opened a second location in Center City, offering breakfast sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and even a vegetarian beet burger! 

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken 
📍 28 S. 20th Street 
🔗 Website  
The newest location for this national grab-and-go chain features Nashville hot chicken and wings with spice levels from “no seasoning” to “angry hot!” 

Hey Yogurt  
📍 115 N. 9th Street 
🔗 Website 
Chinatown’s new beverage shop offers yogurt drinks with a probiotic boost. CCD tip: try their new Dragon Fruit & Mango yogurt! 

Leopard Lounge at Rittenhouse Grill  
📍1701 Locust Street 
🔗 Website 
Covered in leopard print, this 1940s-themed supper club features a steakhouse menu and a cool cat vibe. 


Maison x Philly Fashion Week  
📍Fashion District 
🔗 Instagram 
The founders of Philly Fashion Week bring the latest trends to their luxury flagship boutique inside the Fashion District. 

M.M.LaFleur  
📍1700 Sansom Street 
🔗 Website 
This New York-based, female-founded startup offers sustainable, polished and professional women’s apparel to Center City shoppers.   

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‘More Behind the Door’ at Vita  
📍261 S. 17th Street 
🔗 Make a Reservation! 
Step through the red fridge at this Italian gelateria into a secret restaurant with homemade pasta and Italian wine. 

Mulherin's Pizzeria  
📍1175 Ludlow Street 
🔗 Website 
The sister location of Fishtown’s renowned Wm. Mulherin’s Sons’ brings wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta to East Market.  

New Era Cuisine  
📍1500 John F Kennedy Blvd 
🔗 Website 
Located in Suburban Station, this family-run business is the first restaurant to serve authentic Nigerian cuisine in Center City. 

Reformation  
📍 1723 Walnut Street 
🔗 Website  
Started in Los Angeles, this sustainable fashion brand has now opened its first Pennsylvania location on West Walnut Street. 

Skin Laundry 
📍 123 S. 16th Street 
🔗 Website 
With more than 50 locations, the newest destination for 15-minute laser facials has set up shop minutes away from Rittenhouse Square.  

Did we miss any new openings or are you opening soon within Center City District’s boundaries? Please email us at shop@centercityphila.org with more information.