Game Day Social Sports Tavern
Sports bar and tavern under construction at The Boardwalk shopping plaza on Orchard Lake Road. Owner Brandon Bahoura states opening will be sometime next month (August 2026), though no specific date is set yet. Menu includes pub-style food, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and seltzers. This is the second location following their recently opened Canton flagship […]
Condado Tacos
Condado Tacos is planning a new location at Fairlane Green Shopping Center in Allen Park, MI. The taco and margarita chain, founded in 2014, has over 50 US locations. No opening date has been announced. The location is not yet listed on their website. It will join Cava, Jersey Mike’s, and Shake Shack at the […]
Chick-fil-A 8 Mile & Woodward
Chick-fil-A confirmed a new location at the SE corner of 8 Mile Road & Ralston St. in Detroit, near a Meijer store and the Jason Hargrove Transit Center. Construction is underway with building permits issued June 29, 2026, at a construction cost of $1.2 million. The location will be a fast-food restaurant with drive-through and […]
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s chicken finger chain opening its third metro Detroit location in Novi on Aug. 3, 2026. Plans include an opening day party with giveaways and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year. Hiring 130 employees with interviews running through July 25 at Homewood Suites in Novi. All positions start at $15/hour.
Olga’s Fresh
Olga’s Fresh is a new, more customizable concept from the 56-year-old Olga’s brand, featuring Mediterranean ingredients and a build-as-you-order model. Opening its first location in Troy, MI next week (week of July 15, 2026).
Waka
Permanent brick-and-mortar location for the Waka food truck, operated by the ‘Chopped’-winning family behind Baobab Fare. Will serve fragrantly seasoned chicken, beef and eggplant in flaky Chapati wraps plus grilled skewers. Originally announced in 2024 with a summer 2024 target. Owner posted in March 2026 it is ‘almost ready’ but no public opening date confirmed. […]
Homies USA
Viral doughnut shop Homies USA is coming soon to a former Tim Hortons location at 23780 Michigan Ave in Dearborn, MI. Known for sweet and savory doughnuts with 30+ varieties including a pizza doughnut with cheese and pepperoni, S’mores, and Dubai chocolate. Also plans to offer milkshakes, coffee, and other treats. No official opening date […]
The Bread Lady
The Bread Lady bakery and coffee shop is opening a new location inside TCH Gear outdoor sporting goods store in Interlochen, MI. Baker Rachel Beckwith is relocating her business from Lake Ann and hopes to reopen by July 24 or sooner. Will offer breads, treats, and a full-service coffee counter.
Odessa
New Ukrainian cuisine concept from Sergey and Christina Pokanevych, owners of Sergey’s Bakery in Midland. Named after the Ukrainian city where the family was born. Menu will feature Ukrainian dishes such as beef borscht and pierogis, with fish, meat, and vegetarian options. A full bar is also being built. Remodeling is underway; owners estimate opening […]
James Oliver Coffee Bakehouse
James Oliver Coffee is planning a new bakehouse location in the Detroit area. No official address or opening date has been announced. The announcement came alongside news of a landlord dispute at their Corktown flagship at 1236 Michigan Avenue. Co-owners are Miranda Clark and David Shock.