Niko’s Bar-N-Grill
Niko’s Bar-N-Grill is a bar and grill concept owned by Christopher Ennis, formerly operating as a pop-up serving barbecue smoked meats, boiled meats, boiled crawfish, beef kebabs, turkey legs, shrimp, crab, and sides. The city of Baton Rouge has approved its liquor license. The team is actively hiring bartenders. Grand opening date has not been […]
Shokudo Premium AYCE
New fine-dining all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant expected to open in 2026 in Gonzales, LA. Founded by the Wong family, who also operate Boru Ramen, Ichiban Sushi Bar & Grill, and Sweet Society in Baton Rouge.
Sombrero’s
Sombrero’s broke ground in late April 2026 on a new, larger location in Walker, LA near Pickleball Kingdom and Walmart Supercenter. Expected to open by March 2027. New location will feature an outdoor patio and seating for over 200 customers, larger than their current shopping center location.
Hearsay Social Club
Hearsay Social Club is a 1,000-square-foot cocktail lounge opening inside the Circa 1857 antique shop. Concept focuses on creative, inventive cocktails using fresh, high-quality ingredients, plus beer and wine with a European focus. Small plates/bar snacks will be available but no full kitchen. Cocktail menu designed by owner Garrett Kemp and consultant Scott Higgins. Slated […]
Seoul Stop
Seoul Stop, a Korean-themed convenience store and food concept, is opening a second and larger 6,000 sq ft location at 6275 Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. The new location will feature Korean food, a Korean Deli, side dishes, and expanded retail including K-Beauty and K-Pop merchandise. No firm opening date set; originally expected June 2026 […]
Unnamed Cafe (200 N Galvez St)
A cafe concept is planned for the former Star Lock & Key building at 200 N Galvez St in the Treme-Lafitte area, one block from Canal Street. Building owner Roscoe Wells confirmed the cafe concept but offered no additional details. Structural renovations have been approved including a new kitchen, roof, and ADA bathroom. The operation […]
Phin de Louisiane
Vietnamese-influenced café specializing in traditional phin coffee using slow-brew technique. Will offer Vietnamese iced coffee, Saigon Ube Latte, matcha drinks, and Thai-style iced tea. Grew out of a pop-up called Katie’s Brewhouse. Located in a plaza in Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, LA. Currently under construction and slated to open fall 2026.
Swig
Utah-based dirty soda chain Swig is opening its first Baton Rouge location at Long Farm Village, off Airline Highway. The 2,400 sq ft space is part of a newly constructed 10,200 sq ft multi-tenant building. Developer Russell Mosely expects it to open by September 2026. This will be the third Louisiana location for the chain.
Crepe Haven
Upcoming dessert cafe offering sweet crepes, dessert waffles, mini pancakes, specialty lattes, milkshakes, and more. Located in a high-profile plaza. Currently hiring staff. Will be open Monday through Sunday. No opening date announced yet.
Blazin’ Hot Chicken
Blazin’ Hot Chicken, a Louisiana-based hot chicken chain born in Lake Charles, is expanding with a planned location in Broussard (Lafayette Parish) at 240 Albertson Pkwy in a former Wendy’s connected to a gas station. No opening date has been announced. The chain currently has five locations across Louisiana including one in New Orleans, and […]