Palm Berries
Palm Berries is opening two new corporate-owned locations in North Carolina. The Asheville location at 33 Town Square Blvd., Suite 130 is expected to open May 30, 2026. A second location at 7808 Rea Rd., Suite E in Charlotte is targeting a June 6, 2026 debut. The brand specializes in acai bowls, smoothies, and fruit-forward […]
Gori & Co.
Kakigori-inspired Japanese shaved ice café described as Boston’s first of its kind. Will seat 15-18 diners with a seasonally-rotating menu featuring locally sourced fruit, house-made syrups, and layered toppings. Plans to also introduce onigiri and globally inspired small bites. Currently running a NuMarket crowdfunding campaign. Targeting early summer 2026 opening, hoping to welcome guests before […]
King Bee
King Bee is a new restaurant and live music/entertainment venue planned by Beehive owner Jack Bardy (Wildlife Hospitality) at 202 West First Street in South Boston. The concept will occupy three former industrial buildings and feature a restaurant, cocktail bars, and live entertainment spaces. Boston Licensing Board approved plans on May 7, 2026; Zoning Board […]
Seven
Garden of Eden-inspired 90-seat restaurant and cocktail bar planned for Downtown Crossing. Concept centers on the seven deadly sins with seven signature cocktails and seven spirit-free counterparts. Menu focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. Ceiling painted to resemble the sky with adjustable mood lighting. Hours: 11am-2am. Boston Licensing Board has approved […]
Saloniki Greek
Saloniki Greek is taking over the former Regina Pizzeria space at 1330 Boylston St in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. New ‘coming soon’ signage has been spotted. It is unclear whether this will be an additional location or a relocation of their existing nearby Fenway outpost at 4 Kilmarnock St. No opening timeline has been announced. The […]
Burr & Berry
Local drive-thru coffee brand opening its fourth Charlotte-area location at 2905 Monroe Road near Elizabeth neighborhood, between Tipsy Burro and Smokey Joe’s Café. Targeting a late summer 2026 opening. Concept offers coffee, espresso, cold brew, chai, matcha, teas, seasonal beverages, and pastries from local bakers. Co-owned by Jason and Kelly Cowan, who launched the brand […]
Patio
New cafe and bistro concept serving upscale Mediterranean cuisine in Chicago’s Near South Side/Prairie District. Owner Shaw Farokhi plans a soft opening in mid-June 2026, full cafe opening in July, with the bistro to follow. Menu not yet released. Described as a space for coffee, brunch, cocktails, and late nights.
Sassy Mac Boys
Sassy Mac Boys, a mac and cheese concept that started as a food truck in 2023, is opening a second location inside CherryVale Mall. Owner Donald Czyzyk is targeting a June 20 opening. Menu includes mac and cheese bowls, nachos, and milkshakes. Owner also plans to expand via franchise model throughout Illinois and potentially Chicago […]
Monarch Community Cafe
Community-focused all-day cafe in Rogers Park neighborhood. 3,500 sq ft space offering coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, salads, yogurt bowls, specialty milkshakes, and a retail market. Open 6am-8pm Mon-Sat. Raised $32,000 via Kickstarter. Owners Josh Marshall (former Intelligentsia Coffee) and Lynn Marshall. Targeting June 15 opening pending final inspections and licensing.
7 Brew
7 Brew drive-thru coffee franchise operated by franchise group Who Brew is under construction in Waukegan, IL near the Green Bay Road intersection. Menu includes hot and cold brew coffees, energy drinks, fizz drinks, teas, lemonades, and shakes. Target opening is end of June or early July 2026. Who Brew also has plans for additional […]