A restaurant that replaced an iconic breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Bethlehem apparently has closed, roughly seven months after opening, according to its manager.
Bilal’s Breakfast & Sandwiches, which opened in the spot formerly occupied by Darto’s at 46 W. North St., closed earlier this month, according to manager Server Candir. During its operating hours Monday afternoon, the restaurant had a “Sorry We’re Closed” sign in the window, and its listing on Google says the restaurant is permanently closed. Phone calls to the restaurant were unanswered during operating hours.
There was no mention of the closure on the restaurant’s social media pages or website, although its Instagram profile was no longer available. Owner Bilal Bozkoc could not be reached for comment.
The restaurant opened in May and served a similar breakfast menu as Darto’s, alongside Mediterranean-style dishes.
Darto’s closed in March after operating for more than 30 years. It opened in 1984 under the family of Mike and Mary Lou Dartouzos.
