Popovers Café — Now Open
219 N. Salem Street, Suite 103
Popovers Café is family owned and specializing in, you guessed it, popovers! Popovers are a light hollow pastry that evolved from British Yorkshire pudding in the 1850s. At Popovers Café, you can enjoy sweet, savory, plain, and filled popovers (including gluten-free options) with homemade jam or whipped butter, poached eggs, their signature Turkish tea or locally roasted coffee, and other beverages in a cozy atmosphere.
popoverscafe.com
Hunky Dory Record Shop — Coming Soon
(Upstairs suite next to Antiques on Salem)
Hunky Dory stocks a blend of new and used vinyl records that cater to every musical taste. Whether you’re browsing, listening, or need a recommendation, their staff is happy to talk music and offer a suggestion. Have a collection to sell? They pay 50% of retail. Come in for a quote or contact them to schedule a pick-up.
hunkydoryvinyl.com
621 Productions — Relocating Nearby
320 N. Salem Street, Suite 205
After nine years in the center of downtown Apex, 621 Productions is moving into a larger space in the Duncan Commons building. They specialize in the transfer of old media formats, ensuring cherished memories are preserved in today’s digital age. Their services cover a wide range of formats and include video production and editing, drone video and aerial photography, livestreaming events, and audio transfer.
621productions.com
Onelife Fitness — Now Open
1441 Beaver Creek Commons Drive
Onelife Fitness (in the former movie theater building) is a full-service, family-friendly, state-of-the-art facility with recovery amenities, group fitness classes, and large, indoor and outdoor weight rooms. Suited for all ages and all stages of fitness journey, Onelife Fitness provides a welcoming environment where individuals and families can train, recharge, and thrive together.
onelifefitness.com/gyms/apex
Potbelly Sandwich Works — Now Open
2824 Teachey Place (Sweetwater)
Potbelly Sandwich Works is a national sandwich chain that is known for its warm, oven-toasted sandwiches, soups, fresh salads, and house-baked cookies. They offer dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. See their menu at potbelly.com.
Peace, Love & Little Donuts — Now Open
2826 Teachey Place (Sweetwater)
Peace, Love & Little Donuts is a retro-inspired donut shop serving fresh, made-to-order little donuts with a variety of glazes, drizzles, and toppings. Their open kitchen lets you watch the donuts being made. They offer vegan and gluten-friendly donuts.
peaceloveandlittledonuts.com
Lennar Homes — Coming to Veridea East Village
Old US 1 and Lashlee Way
Lennar is planning a major new residential community on 258 acres on the easter side of Veridea, near US 1 and I-540. The homebuilder plans to construct 327 single-family homes and 750 townhomes alongside future multifamily housing and retail. The first homes are anticipated in mid-2028 with the full community completed by 2032. The neighborhood will feature a range of amenities, including a pool, playground, fitness center, clubhouse, and community gathering spaces.
IndiFresh Supermarket — Coming Soon
1215 Pine Plaza Drive
We told you about Glenn Square in our last issue. We’ve since learned that the anchor store will be IndiFresh Supermarket, a 17,500-square-foot specialty grocery store. The store will feature a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a bakery, beer cave, and ice cream station, and is expected to employ up to 50 people. Pending final approvals, construction could begin this fall with completion expected in 2027.
The Local — Coming Soon
2237 Old US 1 Highway
The Local Apex is moving into the space that was once Vicious Fishes. They will offer coffee, soda (and dirty sodas), beer, seltzer, and wine as well as lunch and dinner food trucks every day. They have a large outdoor area and welcome friendly pets. Live music is also part of the plan.
thelocalapex.com
