Eastern European-Inspired Restaurant Coming To Newtown Township

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A new Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bakery is coming to Newtown Township.

Flourish Cafe, which has a location at the nearby Village Shires Shopping Center on Buck Road in Northampton Township, plans to open a second location at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center.

The proposed “European Style” restaurant will occupy approximately 3,210 square feet inside the former KO Modern Asian Cuisine Restaurant next to the Capital Grille.

On Tuesday night, the township’s planning commission voted unanimously to recommend granting conditional use approval for the new eatery. The application will now be considered by the board of supervisors, which is expected to grant the conditional use.

Flourish has built a five-star reputation for its made-from-scratch food and baked goods from Eastern Europe including its breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings.

The cafe serves an extensive breakfast menu featuring fresh fruit crepes, potato pancakes, waffles, oatmeal porridge, and syrniki (fried Eastern Slavic curd cheese pancakes).

A sampling of its main courses range from salmon steak, mozzarella stuffed chicken breast and signature rigatoni to Kyiv-style chicken, rabbit stewed and Bronzino steak. The BYOB cafe also offers an extensive selection of appetizers, soups, salads and desserts.

According to Facebook, the cafe was born “when a fabulous florist and an amazing baker joined forces to create a beautifully unique concept of a flower cafe. Come in to enjoy freshly baked goodness with a cup of coffee, surrounded by fragrant florals.”

The restaurant’s customers, including planning commission solicitor Jerry Schenkman, give the restaurant high marks for its food and service.

Schenkman, whose family comes from Eastern Europe, said he gave the restaurant a five-star rating.

Others posting reviews on Facebook agree.

“If you’re looking for something different and exceptional, check out this cute cafe,” one patron wrote. “Incredible fresh ingredients and homemade desserts will wow your palate.”

Another posted, “Loved every single dish we tried! Chicken dumplings are truly homemade and delicious. Syrnikis are out of this world! My favorite combo was with mango and passion fruit. They also have plenty of traditional desserts like honey cake, waffles and even Muraveinik. The service was great. Will definitely be back. One of my most favorite places now.”

Another wrote, “The cozy Flourish Cafe with its delicious menu and beautiful interior made a wonderful impression. Our waitress was very attentive and kind. This is a cafe you'll want to return to. I especially recommend trying the zucchini waffles with shrimp!”