Rreal Tacos
Atlanta-based street taco chain expanding to Tampa Bay with first location downtown. Company plans three total locations in Tampa Bay market and is investing $2.5 million in the former Haiku Tampa location.
DI Coffee Bar
Third location of DI Coffee Bar opening in Midtown Tampa at Tampa Electric building. Will feature full menu plus specialty items and more gluten-free options. Owner confirms they are moving forward with the location.
Cordova Inn Restaurant
Ground-floor restaurant opening as part of Cordova Inn’s expansion, described as ‘a great restaurant that just happens to be in a hotel’ rather than a typical hotel restaurant. Also includes a fifth-floor rooftop bar. Both will be available to the public.
Karma Kitchen & Bakery
Sister concept to Karma Juice Bar & Eatery opening in historic Craftsman House building. Will feature vegan and gluten-free bakery, mocktails, cocktails, Filipino-inspired small bites. Kitchen being built outside, carriage house converted to bakery.
Hob Nob Drive-In
Historic drive-in restaurant from 1957 reopening under new ownership by The Breakfast Company team. Will serve old-school drive-in classics like smash burgers, crinkle-cut fries, shakes and onion rings, plus beer.
Byte
New halal smash burger concept offering burgers, falafel burgers, house-made fries, chicken nuggets, cookies and milkshakes. Seating for 30 guests with plans for outdoor patio. Owner emphasizes quality sourcing and aims to be the best smash burger in Tampa.
The Flamingo Bean Co.
Small-batch coffee roaster founded in 2023 opening its first brick-and-mortar cafe. Plan review documents submitted for the location. Company posted on Facebook that 2026 will be a big year with a big announcement coming.
Vino & Vibes
Wine bar founded by local entrepreneurs Carla and Nancy, offering wine, craft beer, artisanal charcuterie, tapas and desserts with live acoustics and piano nights
Crepes S’il Vous Plait
New crepe restaurant preparing to open in Tarpon Springs. Owner confirmed the opening but declined to share additional details. Paperwork submitted by CREPESVP LLC shows restaurant opening in the works.
Hanami Japanese Fine Dining & Lounge
High-end Japanese restaurant preparing to open in Sarasota’s Rosemary District. Sister restaurant to Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill in Lakewood Ranch. 7,500 sq ft space in historic 100-year-old building with seating for 135 initially, expanding to 200+ when mezzanine opens. Features large bar with sake on tap.