'No, We Weren't Deported': Phoenixville Eatery Reopens, Explains Long Closure

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A popular burger joint in Phoenixville is reopening its doors after a prolonged closure which its says was due to reorganization and new management.

Cousin's Burgers, located on 37 Bridge Street at the former location of The Pick, is holding its grand reopening this week.

The local chain of the regional eatery has been closed for about a week as the changes were put in place.

Cousin's faced some issues under previous management, including briefly closing in February due to health violations. This recent closure was unrelated.

"No, we weren't deported," owner Shahezad Contractor said. "No ICE raids, no health department drama...there has been a lot of speculation as to why we were closed for a week. We had to put new management in place. The previous health department issues and other ongoing behind the scenes were not up to our standards, so we had to pause and reset."

"But like the town's namesake, we're rising from the ashes - and ready for a fresh start."

The halal burger joint opened in January in the old Mansion House on Bridge Street. They serve a variety of smashburgers, a vegan burger, a bacon burger, sweets, and more. See their full menu here.

The Phoenixville eatery is the fifth Cousin's location in the area, with a future restaurant planned in Collegeville.