Saap Saap Noodles

Opening January 2025 Saap Saap Noodles is a new food vendor at the Lenexa Public Market, specializing in Thai and Lao cuisine. Scheduled to open in January 2025, the restaurant will feature family recipes from owner and chef Adison Sichampanakhone, who draws from his Laotian and Thai roots. The menu includes Lao-style pho, pad thai, […]

Naughty Angels Cabaret

Opening December 2024 Naughty Angels Cabaret is a new gentleman’s club, sports bar, and restaurant opening in Wichita. It will occupy the former Nilla’s poker room space on East Kellogg. After a lengthy search, owner Stefphany Almonte found the perfect location and has plans for a soft opening on Friday, followed by a grand opening […]

Buc-ee’s

Opening Expected May 2025 Buc-ee’s is set to open its first Kansas City area location at 601 Village West Parkway near the Kansas Speedway. The restaurant and travel center is expected to become one of Buc-ee’s largest stores, featuring 120 gas pumps and electric charging stations within a 74,000-square-foot facility. The Economic Development committee has […]

Tiki Taco

Opening March 1, 2025 Tiki Taco is set to open its fourth location in Olathe, Kansas, marking a significant expansion for the Kansas City taco chain. The new restaurant will take over the former Master Wok location in the Olathe Pointe shopping center, covering nearly 2,900 square feet. The grand opening is projected for early […]

Enjoy Pure Food + Drink

Opening 2024-11-25 Enjoy Pure Food + Drink, a local healthy eatery, is set to open soon in Lenexa at 8729 Scarborough St. Known for its plant-rich and nutritious cuisine, the restaurant will offer a variety of dishes including veggie wraps, caesar salads, cauliflower rice bowls, vegan lasagna, and breakfast items like omelets and smoothies. Slated […]

Ava Rae’s Pizzeria and Pub

Opening 2025-01-01 Ava Rae’s Pizzeria and Pub is set to open in Olathe, Kansas, in early January 2025. Aimed at families in the community, the restaurant will offer fresh pizza and a welcoming atmosphere, featuring a logo that represents owner Darrin Debok’s daughter and her dog. The restaurant is strategically located across from Olathe Northwest […]

Pizza 51

Pizza 51 is set to open its second location in downtown Olathe, converting an old auto shop into a bustling eatery. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the downtown area, turning it into an entertainment hotspot. The new location will offer the same popular menu items that brought success to the […]

Char Bar

Char Bar, a popular barbecue restaurant with locations in Westport and Parkville, is planning to open a new site at 200 W. Santa Fe in downtown Olathe, taking over the former Olathe Housing Authority building. In addition to its renowned BBQ offerings, the new location plans to feature entertainment options, including pickleball courts akin to […]

Pizza 51 South

Opening 2025-03-01 Pizza 51 South will introduce its signature East Coast style pizza to Olathe, offering hand-tossed, stone-baked, and always fresh slices. Currently under construction and scheduled to open in the spring of 2025, this new location is set within a restored service station over 70 years old, preserving the historic character of the building. […]

Pizza Shuttle

Pizza Shuttle, a popular pizza restaurant originating from Lawrence and Manhattan, is expanding to Topeka. The new location will be situated in the Gage Village Shopping Center, with signage already displayed as of October 18. Although specific details on the grand opening remain elusive, the restaurant confirmed through a social media post that it would […]