Lala
Pastry chef Ricky Saucedo will bring panadería and cafe Lala to a 2,700-square-foot space in Lawrenceville Square. The all-day bakery and cafe will feature coffee, conchas, cinnamon rolls, and evening cocktails. Plans for second Atlanta location in May.
Sammy’s Boba and Coffee
1,700-square-foot cafe offering boba tea, coffee and snacks including fries, chicken wings, popcorn chicken and ice cream. Owner aims to bring cafe culture to South Atlanta and create a community studying and hangout spot.
Tacos La Villa
Counter-service taqueria preparing to open in Marietta, with a second location Taco La Villa Cantina also in the works
Mule Train
Southern-leaning restaurant from founders of the Plate Sale pop-up, featuring seasonal Southern flavors, lunch and dinner service with full bar, 40 seats in 1,700 square feet
Dune and Drift
New restaurant taking over 4,800-square-foot space with restaurant on lower level and rooftop bar-lounge. Still in early development stages with permit filed for commercial kitchen and dining area.
The Busy Bee
The Busy Bee, operating since 1947, will open a new location at The Mitchell at Centennial Yards featuring a new fast-service format and full cocktail, beer and wine menu
La Finca Mexican Kitchen & Tequilas
Modern Mexican cuisine restaurant offering handmade tortillas, tortas, pastas and premium tequilas. 2,450-square-foot space seating 92 inside and 20 outside, designed with Michoacán, Mexico inspiration. Weekend Mexican breakfast offered.
Chick-fil-A
Third freestanding Chick-fil-A location in Carrollton with ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM hosted by Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Mellow Mushroom
Atlanta-based pizza chain opening new location with ‘Fast-Fine’ prototype featuring counter-service model, frozen beverages, and catering options. Will be only the second location of this new format.