01/09/2026
Do you remember the original South Mountain Cycles cafe across the street? 🚲☕️
That’s where I first fell in love with local coffee. Heather and Chad were the ones who taught me what a real Italian macchiato should taste like. I haven't been back to a Starbucks since!
Today, Cafe 23 (located in the current bike shop at 318 Main St) is carrying that torch of quality forward. The new renovation is incredibly cozy—think "modern lodge" with a fireplace and plenty of space to relax after a ride or school drop-off. 🏠
The shop has maintained a high standard for its menu, ensuring everything is organic-focused and cooked without seed oils. Because they prioritize these high-end ingredients, you’ll find the pricing is on the pricier side of the local spectrum, but it’s a difference you can truly taste.
☕️ Tʜᴇ Sɴᴀᴘsʜᴏᴛ
Lᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ: 318 Main St, Emmaus (Inside South Mountain Cycles)
Cᴏꜰꜰᴇᴇ Hɪɢʜʟɪɢʜᴛꜱ: Organic roasts, authentic Italian prep, seasonal specialty drinks.
Pʀɪᴄɪɴɢ: Premium. Reflects the cost of high-end, clean ingredients.
Hᴏᴜʀꜱ: Tue-Sat: 8:30-4:30 | Sun: 10-2.
Pᴀʀᴋɪɴɢ: Street parking/Triangle parking.
Sᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ & Aᴛᴍᴏsᴘʜᴇʀᴇ: Recently renovated lodge vibe; fireplace, very cozy and inviting.
Nᴏᴛᴇᴡᴏʀᴛʜʏ: Strictly seed-oil-free; great community hub for cyclists and local families.
Who else was "converted" to craft coffee by Heather and Chad back in the day? Let’s hear your favorite memories below! 👇
