Main Munchery Brings Neighborhood Café Vibe to New Port Richey

By Christine Bryant Beacon Media

Owner Amy Faulkner ditched her corporate career to create a “go-to spot” for breakfast and lunch.

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Residents looking for an early or midday bite can head to New Port Richey’s newest breakfast and lunch spot.

Main Munchery, at 5346 Main St., opened Monday in the Palm District of downtown. It’s been a labor of love for owner Amy Faulkner, who has weathered construction, licensing and permit delays over the past few months.

“I love to frequent places that recognize me when I come in and know me by name,” she said. “I want to be that for my guests.”

The menu at Main Munchery includes sandwiches, breakfast burritos and avocado toast for breakfast, and salads, soups, sandwiches and paninis for lunch. The cafe will also serve hot dogs with gourmet selections, such as the Cuban dog topped with ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles. Vegetarian, keto and gluten-free options are also available.

Baked treats like cinnamon rolls and cornbread will be staples, but the staff will offer different specialties each day, as well as fresh-baked bread. For those on the go, Main Munchery will offer boater and beach boxes, which are wrapped and ready for a cooler and include chips, a drink and a small bag of ice.

“I am hoping to bring more life to our side of downtown,” Faulkner said. “I want to be a go-to spot for a morning coffee or latte, for friends to gather over breakfast or lunch, or a place where you can meet a client or have a business lunch. I can even notarize that document for you.”

As a teenager, Faulkner worked at an Italian deli owned by family friends.

“I started working for them at 15, and I was hooked on creating delicious food,” she said.

While she worked in restaurants on and off in her teens and 20s, she later took the corporate route and has spent the last several years managing a global business process outsourcing company.

“I was feeling burnt out,” she said. “It’s been a dream of mine for many years to open a little cafe. My husband encouraged me to take the leap, but it was a big decision to make.”

When she discovered the café’s location was available, she said it made her decision easy.

“I love the downtown area so much and knew I wanted to be a part of it,” she said.

Originally one large space, the building that houses Main Munchery is now divided into three separate units. The Butcher’s Block, a family-owned New Port Richey business, will soon reopen in the same building.

“I am very excited that The Butcher’s Block and I will be collaborating on many things,” Faulkner said. “We already have several ideas for other fun things we are working on.”

Vegetables used to create menu dishes will come from local growers and suppliers, she said.

“The quality of the products you use affects the quality of the products you serve,” she said. “Especially in my baking, I am very particular about what I use. There are certain brands that I use, even if they cost a little more, the end product is well worth it.”

Article originally published via Tampa Bay Times, Aug 16, 2025