A new breakfast-and-lunch spot called Fresh as Duck Cafe is taking over the former Crepeberry space inside Yardley Town Center on South Main Street, with owners Doug Phillips and Melanie Rivera aiming to open by mid- to late-November. The scratch-kitchen concept promises seasonally inspired plates built from locally sourced ingredients, specialty coffee and tea, and a menu that leans into both comfort food and global flavor.
Yardley’s Fall/Winter 2026–27 visitor guide lists Fresh as a Duck Cafe as “opening soon” in its casual-dining section. The same guide’s breakfast-and-coffee lineup includes Bagel Train, Charcoal, Mil-Lees Diner and Pretty Bird Coffee, among other options—placing the planned cafe in a downtown mix that spans dedicated coffee stops and established breakfast spots. Experience Yardley’s guide also lists Taralli Yardley as opening soon.
The address, 25 S Main St in Yardley, has seen turnover before: as PhillyBurbs reports, the space was formerly occupied by Crepeberry, the made-from-scratch crepe and smoothie shop that opened there in July 2024. Phillips and Rivera are preparing the space with a large Yardley tribute mural painted by local artist Jaileen Nieves, giving the new cafe a distinct visual identity before the first customer walks through the door.
The storefront’s recent history reflects a succession of breakfast and smoothie concepts. SoBol opened at the site in August 2021 and closed in early July 2024; Crepeberry then held its grand opening there on July 19, 2024. Fresh as Duck would follow those two businesses at the same address, each offering cafe-style food and drinks. Coverage of Crepeberry’s opening noted that it took over from SoBol.
What's on the Menu
Fresh as Duck Cafe's planned lineup blends familiar cafe staples with dishes carrying Hispanic and Mediterranean influences, according to the same report. Breakfast and lunch offerings are set to include sandwiches, salads, bowls, sweet potato hash, a pomegranate glazed chicken sandwich, chorizo chickpea tostadas, whipped ricotta and feta toast, and avocado toast. The cafe also plans acai bowls, smoothies, overnight oats, chia seed pudding and yogurt parfaits for those looking for something lighter.
A few dishes stand out as potential signatures. Chorizo polenta is planned with crispy chorizo, creamy polenta, an optional egg and a smoky chili pepper sauce, while a sweet potato salad will combine sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, mixed greens and arugula with a maple mustard dressing and a choice of protein. The most distinctive item may be the Island Grilled Cheese, made with guava paste and queso blanco served on sourdough bread.
Drinks, Dietary Options and Hours
The cafe plans to pour specialty coffee and tea beverages, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and matcha, and both vegan and gluten-free options will be offered across the menu. Owner Doug Phillips said the cafe aims to offer creative salads and sandwiches with fresh flavors, and to make every customer, order and day matter.
The cafe’s stated emphasis on locally sourced ingredients fits an existing food network in downtown Yardley. The Yardley Farmers’ Market describes itself as a producer-only, year-round market, with seasonal vendors selling locally grown produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods and prepared foods. Its summer market is held at Buttonwood Park downtown, while the winter market moves indoors to the Lower Makefield Township Community Center. The market’s vendor and location information outlines that local sourcing infrastructure.
Fresh as Duck Cafe is expected to operate six days a week for dine-in and takeout, open Sunday and Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while staying closed on Mondays. Once open, the cafe can be reached at 267-392-5018.
