Unburger
Plant-based burger chain opening its first franchised location and second Michigan location in Ann Arbor. Construction is underway and signage is already up. Franchisee is Bobak Bakhtiari, founder of Hangry Planet convenience store concept in California. Menu includes 100% plant-based burgers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries, and chili cheese dog. More Metro Detroit locations are planned […]
New Order Coffee Roasters
New Order Coffee Roasters is expanding its existing St. Clair Shores location with a new cafe, larger kitchen, and walk-up order window for food and drinks. Owner Patrick Seeney plans to expand the food menu. Staff indicated the opening will likely be in 2027 as they are still working with the city on plans. No […]
Rosati’s Pizza
Rosati’s Pizza Chicago-style pizza franchise opening its first central Michigan location in Delta Township/Lansing area. Franchisee Chintan Patel, who also owns the Southfield location, is opening this second Michigan location. Anticipated opening is December 2026. Located in the same plaza as Anna’s House Grand Ledge and next to a Wing Snob location.
The Cozy Clover
New breakfast concept from owner Travis Maher with 20+ years of restaurant industry experience. Menu includes corned beef hash & eggs, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burrito, omelets, pancakes, coffees, and Pepsi products. Located at the southeast intersection of W Michigan Avenue and W Battle Creek Street in downtown Galesburg, just east of Kalamazoo off I-94. […]
Casey’s Tavern East
Casey’s Tavern is opening a second location called Casey’s Tavern East at 2000 Commonwealth Blvd, replacing the former Carson’s American Bistro. The new location will feature pizza, a larger menu, and a more expansive dining experience than the original. Target opening is 4 p.m. on August 5, 2026.
Humble Kitchen
New ice cream and coffee shop opening in the Wayneport shopping center in Romulus, MI. Lease recently signed for a 1,200-square-foot space formerly occupied by Lizzy Lit Hookah tobacco store. Will share the building with China Chef and Romulus Beauty Supply. No opening date announced yet. Owner is local entrepreneur Tiffany White.
Don Patron
Second location of Mexican restaurant Don Patron opening at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets mall, southeast corner near AMC Theatres entrance. Menu includes fajitas, margaritas, burritos, quesadillas, and more. Co-owner Gustavo Torres visits daily to work on renovations. Tentative opening sometime in August 2026.
Aurora Italiana
Prime Concepts Detroit is opening a third Aurora Italiana location at the former PAO Detroit site in the Foxtown area, inside the Briggs Houze building being converted into a Hyatt Hotel. The two-floor, open-kitchen concept will seat approximately 110 guests and serve authentic Italian cuisine including pastas and seafood. No exact opening date announced but […]
Honey Badger Bakehouse
Honey Badger Bakehouse is a pop-up/farm stand bakery transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Mason, MI. Owner Allie Stirling hopes to open by end of August 2026. The takeout-focused bakehouse will specialize in cinnamon rolls, scratch-made croissants, sourdough bread, and other pastries, with rotating pastry cases. Outdoor patio seating is planned for the future. […]
Mimi’s Gourmet Cafe
Gourmet hot dog concept coming to the Adrian, MI area (Lenawee County). Will operate out of Adrian Armory Events Center until securing a brick-and-mortar location this fall. Menu includes gourmet hot dogs, patty melts, BBQ sandwiches, drinks, and sweet treats. Owner Shelley Morgan previously operated Mimi’s Creations pop-ups. No address announced yet.