Studio Roast
Studio Roast, a coffee and pastry concept, is relocating from its Canton, MI location (42755 Ford Road) to a new space in Ann Arbor. No specific address or opening date has been announced. Construction is currently underway at the new space. The concept serves coffees, refreshers (strawberry, raspberry), matchas, and pastries.
Angelo’s Fine Italian
Angelo’s Fine Italian is a new Italian concept from Adagio Hospitality opening in the former City Kitchen space at 16844 Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. The owner expects to open after Labor Day or towards the end of September 2026. Menu will feature pastas and Italian specialties. This is Adagio Hospitality’s first concept.
Homies Donuts
Canada-based donut brand making its US debut in Dearborn, MI. Opening end of July or beginning of August 2026, pending inspections. Menu includes pizza donuts, Dubai chocolate donuts, specialty coffee, loaded milkshakes, ice cream, and brunch. Hassan Medlej and Mohamed Zakaria are master franchisees for all Michigan locations. Terry Axiotis is the brand owner who […]
Cava
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava plans to open its first West Michigan location in Grand Rapids. The chain previously opened its first Michigan location in Canton in July 2025. No specific address or opening date mentioned in the available content.
Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen
Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen, a West Side Grand Rapids staple since 2009, is opening a second location in Lowell, MI at 123 West Main Street. Owners Enzo and Maria Cannizzo plan a soft opening in August 2026. Expected menu includes antipasto boards, bruschetta, arancini, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and signature pizzas including margherita, Sicilian-style, fig and goat […]
Scooter’s Coffee
First Scooter’s Coffee location in the Lansing area, operated by franchisees Michael Endres and Bryan Bender. Endres is a Michigan State alumnus who previously opened shops in Brighton, Plymouth, and Livonia. Opening expected later in summer 2026. Signage not yet up. Location is on the north side of E Michigan Avenue near Friendship Circle Entrance, […]
Bray’s Hamburgers
Family-owned burger chain expanding in Metro Detroit with two new locations. Primary location at 1187 Southbound Gratiot Ave in Clinton Township targeting ~August 1 opening. Second location planned at 4365 Auburn Road in Shelby Township with no confirmed date. Menu includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sandwiches, coney dogs, fries, and onion rings. Owner Agron Duhanaj also operates […]
High Score Social
Arcade bar and entertainment venue combining arcade gaming, esports, lounge environments, craft beverages, and local restaurant partnerships. Multi-level space with first floor arcade games, second floor esports area, and lower level players lounge. Located in downtown Ypsilanti near Eastern Michigan University. Co-founded by Michael Lloyd and Stewart Beal. No website or social media yet established.
Detroit Vinyl Bar
UFO Bar at 2110 Trumbull in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood will close on June 30, 2026 and reopen as Detroit Vinyl Bar, described as a new record store and cocktail bar. A new team will take over the concept. Details about the new concept will be shared soon.
Agnes
New restaurant concept from Selden Standard owners Evan Hansen and Andy Hollyday. Located at 8047 Agnes St in West Village, Detroit, in a former Metropolitan NY Pizza+Burgers+Cocktails space. Team also includes chef de cuisine Alex Jull (formerly of Takoi) and Selden Standard manager Paul Fradeneck. Menu and concept details not yet released. Lease has been […]