Last summer, Rebekah Doyle of Café 23 was running pop-ups at Jay’s Local, and last fall saw her taking her food on the road with her Brunch Box trailer. Now, Café 23 has a permanent home in Emmaus, where Doyle is continuing her mission of serving delicious, health-conscious fare.
“I enjoy reinventing traditional comfort foods into healthy, vibrant and beautifully presented meals,” she says. Locals have given her a warm welcome, snapping up old favorites like the Samson—bacon, egg and cheese on sourdough—and newer menu items like the Ezra, a grilled pesto chicken sandwich. Doyle says she loves that Café 23 has found its Emmaus home, noting that it has filled a void that the area was missing. “My loyal customers visit often to try new offerings and stay connected, while the locals have truly embraced the new space and its transformation,” she says. This spring, on top of her brick-and-mortar business, she’s planning to continue mobile catering in a larger food truck, and she’ll be available at festivals and private events. The secret to her success? “Trust the process, be patient and stay committed, because incredible things can happen when you pursue your purpose and passion.”
318 Main St., Emmaus | 267.730.6032 | cafe23lv.com
Published as “Trending Now” in the March 2025 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
