LikeMinds
Pop-up concept from the Westside Motor Lounge team merging music, cocktails, and food. Will operate for 120 days in the 14,700-square-foot space formerly occupied by BrewDog at The Krog District. Features live music, guest DJs, vinyl program, billiards, bar games, weekend brunch, and a craft cocktail program. Opening later spring 2026.
Southern Provisions
Upscale casual restaurant (~4,200 sq ft) by restaurateur Gary Lang (owner of Breakwater in Beaufort, SC). Southern Provisions will feature a refined menu, extensive bar and wine program, rich wood finishes and marble table tops. Plans for dinner service 7 days/week plus weekend brunch. Part of a larger mixed-use development targeting March 1, 2027 opening. […]
Beyond Juicery + Eatery
Fast-casual smoothie and eatery concept opening in East Cobb (Marietta, GA) on May 16, 2026. Grand opening event includes free smoothies, giveaways, and prizes. Owned and operated by Ricky Burch and Ross Hare. This is the brand’s second Atlanta-area location, with additional locations planned throughout the region.
Vietvana Pho Noodle House
Vietvana Pho Noodle House will open a new location at Lenox Square in October 2026. The Vietnamese restaurant already has locations at Ponce City Market and Avondale Estates.
Tacos El Paisa
Tacos El Paisa, a food truck based out of 1649 Elvan Ave, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at the former Barberitos location at 1012 Broadway in Columbus. The restaurant will serve Mexican dishes including tacos, tamales, and quesadillas, as well as fast-food options like cheese fries and chicken tenders. Signage is already […]
Limani
New Mediterranean restaurant called Limani (Greek word for coastal harbor) opening at the former Lizzy’s Burger Bar space at 417 East River Street. Owned by Vasilis Varlagas, former co-owner of Olympia Cafe. Work has been underway since January to convert the space. Expected to open sometime in June 2026.
El Rodeo Taqueria Bar & Grill
New Mexican restaurant offering tacos, fajitas, queso, and margaritas. Grand opening celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. on May 23, 2026. Owners expressed months of preparation went into the opening.
Java Saga
Java Saga, a Taiwanese chicken sandwich and coffee concept originally from Doraville, GA, is expanding to a second location in Alpharetta. The 1,600-square-foot space will include indoor seating, unlike the existing Doraville takeaway location. Owner Alvin Sun told What Now Atlanta they hope to open in about a month. Menu includes coffee, tea, chicken sandwiches, […]
Crumbl
Utah-based dessert franchise Crumbl is expanding to the Edgewood Retail District in Atlanta. The 1,403-square-foot location at 1250 Caroline St NE is operated by KTP Capital, which already runs a Crumbl in Toco Hills. The location is slated to open in late summer 2026 (approximately four months from article date of May 4, 2026). Will […]
Giulia Italian Bakery
Giulia Italian Bakery, founded in 2020 by brothers Ben and Seth Gjuka, is opening its fourth location at Alpharetta City Center this summer. The bakery serves fresh pastries, breads, sandwiches, cakes, focaccias, gelato, Italian wine, beer, and coffee using Italian-sourced ingredients. Existing locations are in Peachtree Corners and East Cobb.