The Breakfast Club
Opening 2026-01-01 The Breakfast Club is a popular brunch restaurant known for its novelty breakfast and lunch dishes. It is under construction in Kettlestone Central and is expected to open in early 2026. This new location will offer a vibrant atmosphere filled with creative cocktails and various delicious options, continuing the trend established by its […]
Women’s Sports Bar
Ash McClain is working to open Des Moines’ first women’s sports-focused bar, inspired by the Sports Bra in Portland. This venue will celebrate women’s athletics by providing a space dedicated to showing women’s sports events with the sound on, which is often overlooked in traditional sports bars. Currently, McClain is crowdfunding to secure a location […]
Lighthouse Lemonade
Opening May 24, 2025 Lighthouse Lemonade will be a new food location at Adventureland Resort debuting on May 24, 2025. It will offer freshly squeezed and frozen lemonade, providing a refreshing option for visitors during their park experience. The restaurant aims to quench the thirst of guests enjoying the numerous attractions and events at the […]
Senior Center
Opening May 6, 2024 After about a year of planning, Senior Resources, in collaboration with the Muscatine community, will soon open its new Senior Center in Musserville Church, located at 1001 Oregon Street. The center is set to open on May 6, 2024, and aims to provide senior-focused socialization, wellness, and leisure opportunities and activities. […]
Acapulco Seafood & Grill
A new Mexican seafood restaurant called Acapulco Seafood & Grill is planning to open soon at 2925 Williams Pkwy. SW in Cedar Rapids. The restaurant will be located in the building formerly occupied by Vivian’s Soul Food. Vivian’s Soul Food closed in December 2022 and the space has been vacant since then.
Wenzil Taylor Food & Brew
Wenzil Taylor Food & Brew is an upcoming restaurant in Spillville, IA, aiming to create a unique dining experience. The venue features a main floor dining room suitable for event rentals and a lower-level bar complete with limestone tunnels. The restaurant will cater to locals as well as tourists, including bus tours. Mason, the owner, […]
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is set to open its ninth location in Iowa at the northwest corner of Highway 30 and Dayton Avenue in Ames. This Italian dining chain is celebrated for its ‘never-ending’ soup, salad, and breadsticks. The establishment will create approximately 150 jobs for the Ames community upon its opening. While the exact date of […]
Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh
Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh will take over the former Burger King building located at 5231 N. Brady St. in Davenport. This will be the first location in the Quad-Cities for the franchise, which has restaurants in multiple locations across Iowa. Abelardo’s plans to offer a menu featuring breakfast all day, including options like burritos and huevos […]
New Restaurant in Waukee’s Pin Oak Build
Opening Summer 2025 A new restaurant is planned for the former Pin Oak building in Waukee’s downtown Triangle, expected to open by summer 2025. Patrick Elbert, co-owner of Husk Homes, has transitioned the building’s use from a commercial space to a restaurant after assessing community demand for dining options. The venue will feature a high-end […]
Boulder Tap House
Boulder Tap House is a new restaurant that will soon open in Ankeny, specializing in novelty burgers, a variety of wings, and a diverse selection of 50 beers on tap. The restaurant’s menu promises an exciting culinary experience as it aims to attract both local residents and visitors who appreciate quality food and beverages. As […]