A food-oriented store and a traditional retailer are slated to open early next month in the 600 block of Massachusetts Street.

Tim Fritzel, president of Gene Fritzel Construction Co., confirmed Wednesday that his firm had landed two tenants for a 3,000-square-foot space immediately north of Starbucks Coffee, 647 Mass. Fritzel, though, declined to name the new tenants, citing agreements with the businesses.

But he said speculation that one of the tenants was a national dessert shop was at least partially correct.

“You’re on target, but not quite on the bull’s-eye,” Fritzel said.

He said both stores were expected to make announcements in late October and open in early November.

Fritzel said interest also had been strong in the former Eddie Bauer location at 643 Mass.

He said his company was talking to both restaurateurs and retailers to fill the 8,500-square-foot space that became vacant when Eddie Bauer filed for bankruptcy protection and announced it was closing several of its underperforming stores.