For the past several months, owners Stacy Kiefer and Jessica Bogert have worked to transform the former TG Countryside property into The Crow’s Nest Creamery, located atop South Mountain at the intersection of Routes 29 and 100 in Upper Milford Township.

While the landmark location has a new look, the iconic bald eagle statue remains.

Kiefer and Bogert have documented the renovation process on the business’s Facebook page since deciding to pursue the venture in May 2026. Their more than 8,000 followers eagerly awaited the soft opening, held Oct. 2.

The biggest challenge for customers that morning may have been finding a parking space.

The lot remained busy throughout the morning as vehicles entered and exited the popular intersection. Cars filled nearly every available space, and a line of customers stretched out the door for much of the event.

Kiefer and Bogert thanked the community for its support. While they anticipated a busy morning, they said the turnout far exceeded expectations.

“We knew it was going to be busy, but we had no idea you were going to show up like THAT!” the owners wrote in a Facebook post.

The rush provided a learning experience as the owners and staff adjusted to the crowd.

Nikki Bloom of Upper Milford Township was among those who waited and said she was happy to support the new business.

The soft opening was promoted as an opportunity to train new employees before the official grand opening. Among them was Mady Karmazyn, a recent graduate of Salem Christian School, who spent the morning restocking supplies for the steady stream of customers.

Inside, the aroma of breakfast sandwiches and coffee filled the building. The sounds of a busy kitchen carried throughout the dining area as grills operated continuously.

The menu features ice cream, milkshakes, black waffle cones, smash burgers, cheesesteaks, breakfast items and coffee from Firehouse Coffee.

Every seat was occupied during the morning rush, and many customers opted to take their orders to go.

“I wanted to grab a coffee and bagel on my way to work to support them for keeping this a family place for the community,” said one Upper Milford Township resident.

The property at 5130 Chestnut St. has been the subject of community discussion since TG Countryside closed in September 2025.

The family-owned roadside ice cream shop and diner had been a popular destination since the 1950s. A proposal to open a cigar lounge at the site drew significant opposition from residents, and the proposal was ultimately withdrawn in August 2025.

Recognizing the property’s importance to the community, Kiefer and Bogert said they were excited “to create something really special for everyone.”

That support was evident during the soft opening as customers packed the creamery to welcome a family-oriented business back to the landmark location.

The Crow’s Nest Creamery’s renovation journey can be followed on Facebook. The business also maintains accounts on Instagram and TikTok under @thecrowsnestcreamery.