A much-loved local restaurant in Lehigh County was damaged by fire a year ago. But the business is almost ready to reopen with the same freshly made food and helpful service.
The Bacon Strip is a full-service restaurant at 18 N. Second Street in Coplay is currently closed because of damage from a fire in early February 2025. Crews were able to keep the fire in the room on the second floor. However, a Facebook post from the Coplay Fire Department stated that water and smoke damage hurt the rest of the house. Over the past year, a lot of fixes and improvements have been made. Co-owners Emily Alkhal and Ruben Santiago are now getting ready to open again at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17.
The updated Bacon Strip will have "new everything," such as new floors, plumbing, drywall, lighting, furniture, bathrooms, and more.
The couple wrote on the business's Facebook page, thanking everyone for their patience, and they are coming back better than ever! Alkhal had been a server at other restaurants in the Lehigh Valley for almost twenty years. She finally realized a long-held dream by starting her own restaurant.
The business took off right away and quickly gained a large and loyal following thanks to its delicious, made-to-order meals like pancakes, egg plates, omelettes, sandwiches, wraps, and more.
The "Bacon Crunch Toast," which is French toast covered in bacon and drizzled with icing, and "The All American," which is a combination breakfast plate, are two of the most popular items. People also like a range of sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs; "The All American" is one of their big hits, it's two eggs, two bacon bits, home fries, toast, and coffee."
There will be new seats and tables with chairs in the restaurant, which can fit about 75 people. Long-time customers are also looking forward to The Bacon Strip's return and can't wait to sit down again.
Hours:
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
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