13 Changes To The Newtown Business Scene You Should Know About

The business scene in Newtown is evolving. From new restaurants to stores, coffee shops, spas and more, there are many additions coming to town. To keep you up-to-date on these developments, we've rounded up our recent coverage.

Here is a look at the recent and upcoming additions in town, and other changes:

Gap Body Closing

Gap Body In Newtown will close Aug. 21, and reopen this fall as Athleta. The store, located on State Street in Newtown Borough, carries various undergarments, pajamas and casual wear. Athleta, also owned by Gap, specializes in sporting wear, including yoga, running and hiking clothing. Click here for details.

New Donut Shop Opening

A new donut shop is opening locally. Factory Donuts owner Heather Restituto confirms the donut shop, which has a location in Philadelphia, is expanding to Newtown. Specifically where remains a secret — for now. Click here for details.

Drive-Through Starbucks Under Construction

Construction is underway for a new Starbucks in Newtown Township that will feature a drive-through window. The coffee shop chain's third Newtown location is currently being built in what was formerly a portion of the parking lot adjacent to the McCaffrey's in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. Click here for details.

Sale Pending On Former Saloon Building

A sale is pending on the property that formerly housed The Saloon restaurant, according to an online listing from broker Richardson Commercial. The Saloon closed in March. Click here for details.

Papillon Cafe Closes

After being open just a year, the Papillon Cafe on Sycamore Street quietly closed its doors last month.

Salt Cave Opening

The Salt Cave, with a location in Doylestown, will be opening on State Street, across the street from The Temperance House. It is expected to open in September, business representatives tell Patch. Click here for details.

Rolled Ice Cream Shop Opens

A rolled ice cream shop has opened off State Street. Sworl Handcrafted Rolled Ice Cream is located in the white stand-alone building across the parking lot from Isaac Newton's. Click here for details.

Black Horse Tavern Changing Ownership

The Black Horse Tavern on State Street in Newtown will be under new ownership soon. Thyme Bar and Grill is taking over. Click here for details.

Indian Food Restaurant Opening

Cross Culture, which has locations in Doylestown, Buckingham, New Hope and Princeton, will be opening in the Village at Newtown South Shopping Center. Cross Culture, which serves up cuisine from Northern India, will be taking over the spot that formerly housed International Noodles, near Great Clips. Click here for details.

Breakfast/Lunch Spot Opening

Turning Point, a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, will open a Newtown location this fall at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. Click here for details.

New Upscale Distillery Opens

Triple Sun, an ultra-premium small batch distillery, opened last month on State Street. The tasting room features handmade cocktails and local wine, beer, cider and mead with a focus on its own line of hand crafted small-batch spirits. Click here for details.

Nina's Waffles Opening Delayed

Nina's Waffles, the popular ice cream and sweet shop with four other Bucks County locations, will be opening a store at the historic Toll House at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. A summer opening was originally planned, however, construction on the building remains underway. Business representatives tell Patch they'll be confirming an opening date shortly. Click here for more details.

Oishi Expanding

This news doesn't directly impact Newtown, per se, but if you love Oishi and also find yourself in Doylestown from time to time, you're in luck. The popular Newtown spot is opening a restaurant in Doylestown next year. Click here for more details.

News tips to Kara.Seymour@Patch.com.

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