Bagel Basket in Lower Saucon Township will reopen Monday, June 1, following a nearly four-month closure to repair damage that occurred when a pipe burst above the restaurant and flooded it in early February. The renovated eatery will also feature an updated menu and expanded hours.

A popular bagel shop and community gathering place in Lower Saucon Township is set to reopen Monday following a nearly four-month closure.

Bagel Basket owner Sunny Qureshi said he is looking forward to welcoming back his loyal customers, many of whom have become friends over the past 15 years. (Contributed photo)

Bagel Basket owner Sunny Qureshi told Saucon Source that the business at 1850 Friedensville Road, Hellertown, will reopen June 1 following major renovations and repairs that were necessary after a frozen pipe burst above the eatery, flooding parts of it and causing significant damage in early February.

In addtion to a new look, Bagel Basket will reopen with a new menu featuring Mexican cuisine–including tacos, burritos, tortas, nachos and quesadillas–as well as new sandwiches.

In addition to its signature large variety of freshly-made bagels and flavored cream cheese, Bagel Basket’s menu also features deli sandwiches, hot sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, salads, soup, cold drinks, hot and iced coffee and other items. Qureshi noted that the My Diya sandwich named after his daughter, and made with breaded chicken on ciabatta bread with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and balsamic, is a menu favorite.

The eatery–which is popular both with Hellertown area residents and Lehigh students who live nearby–will be open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Qureshi said.

Located near the entrance to Society Hill, both inside and outside seating are available in the summer.

Bagel Basket’s full menu is available at Bagelbasketbethlehem.com, and Qureshi said order placement via popular delivery apps like Grubhub and Doordash will be available by mid-June.

Qureshi–who has always been active in supporting the community as a business owner–noted that in addition to the reopening, Bagel Basket will be celebrating its 15th anniversary with customers in July.

More information is available via the Bagel Basket website or by calling 610-838-6667.