Orzu Kids — Now Open
501 N. Salem Street, Suite 201
Orzu Kids blends conventional medicine, functional medicine, and holistic mind-body therapies to uncover the root causes of health challenges, not just manage symptoms. They look deeper at gut and immune balance, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle to restore wellbeing. Each child receives a personalized plan with nutrition and lifestyle guidance, targeted supplements, Homeopathy & Ayurveda-inspired care, yoga and breathwork, and virtual reality coach-based emotional learning. They focus on bringing body, brain, and heart into harmony, helping every child grow with calm, clarity, and resilience. For more information, visit orzukids.com.
Lichen or Knot — Now Open
122 N. Salem Street
Lichen or Knot Plant Company, located next to Mission Market in Downtown Apex, has houseplants, herbs, annuals and perennials, as well as a modern yet natural line of pottery. More than a gift shop or plant store, their goal is to enhance life with functional, beautiful objects for your home. Stop in to visit or learn more about them at lichenorknot.com and on social media.
Groovy Duck Bakery — Coming Soon
101 N. Salem Street
Groovy Duck Bakery is opening on the corner known for bakeries (you know the one). With another location in Raleigh, they’re already famous for their muffins and known for their chunky cookies and custom cakes. They’re bringing all that plus cupcakes, brownies, bars, and more deliciousness for every occasion to Downtown. Check out their menu at groovyduckbakery.com.
The Spice & Tea Exchange — Now Open
104A N. Salem Street
The Spice & Tea Exchange is now open in Downtown Apex in the former home of The Rusty Bucket. Customers can explore shelves of infused sugars, honey, olive oils, maple syrup, seasonal specialties, and over 80 of the freshest teas made with unique, high-quality leaves and aromatics. They carry more than 85 handcrafted seasonings, which are blended in-store daily, and a full-service tea bar features hot and cold pours of their loose-leaf small-batch teas. You can also find gift items, seasonal candles, kitchen accessories, and recipe bundles. Father-son owners Trey and Lawson Rankin hope to eventually carry select regional specialties and host special events in the store, including tastings, small dinners, and more. Stop in or find them online at spiceandtea.com and on social media.
Greek Kouzina — Now Open
2820 Teachey Place, #100
New in Sweetwater is Greek Kouzina, serving pita sandwiches, Greek burgers, kebab platters, veggies plates, salads and sides, kids meals, and baklava and other desserts. Check out greekkouzinanc.com to order online or stop in and enjoy. They now offer catering, too!
Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance — Now Open
1451 Richardson Road, Suite 128
Now open in Sweetwater, Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance is led by Dr. Zach Higgins, a certified chiropractic sports physician and Apex native. He and his team provide personalized, multidimensional care designed to get you back to doing what you love, faster and stronger. Their goal is to educate you about your condition and provide you with every tool available to fix the root cause, so you can take control of your health and prevent future issues. Schedule an appointment: blackdiamondchiro.com or 919-228-8307.
Autizum Apex ABA Therapy Center — Now Open
1301 Pemberton Hill Road, #102
Autizum is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to empowering children with autism through personalized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Their compassionate clinicians use evidence-based approaches to help children with autism achieve meaningful growth and independence. Visit autizum.com/locations or call 919-910-4058.
