Bagel Shop Planning To Double Size Of Its Store In Newtown Twp.

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A popular bagel store on Swamp Road has big plans for its 25th anniversary.

During the August planning commission meeting, Chris Meyer, the owner of Newtown Bagel, revealed plans to double the size of its shop at the Newtown Plaza, a small strip shopping center located across from Wendy's.

The shop asked the planners for conditional use approval to expand its operations into the former 1800 square foot bank next door. This past spring, C&N Bank closed its branch at the plaza and relocated to the Newtown Business Commons.

The expansion would double the size of the shop from 1200 to 3,000 square feet, allowing the shop to expand seating from 10 to 24 seats and add a coffee center and barista.

“We’ve been landlocked for almost 25 years at 1200 square feet. When C&N moved, it was an opportunity to move into that space and add some seating and expand our coffee selections for our customers.”

Newtown Bagel has plans to expand into the former bank space next door. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

As part of the expansion, the shop plans to hire several new employees bringing the total number up to six.

After some discussion, Planning Commission chair Peggy Driscoll made a recommendation to support the application.

“They’ve been in Newtown for 25 years and we really like to support our businesses that have been here a long time,” said Driscoll. “They’re an asset to the community.”