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.
Coratti’s Pizzeria
Coratti’s Pizzeria is planning to open their third location in East Lansing, MI near Michigan State University’s main campus. The opening has been delayed multiple times since originally planned for fall 2024 due to construction timeline pushbacks. The restaurant will feature multiple pizza styles (American, Detroit, Neapolitan, Panouzzo’s), burgers, pasta, and a bar, along with […]
Little Caesars Pizza
A Little Caesars Pizza location is planned as part of a new J&H Family Store and Gas Station under construction in Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan. The approximately 7,000 sq ft facility is located on M-21 near the U.S. 127 on-ramp east of St. Johns. Estimated opening is sometime in October 2026, pending water and […]
Pita Way
Michigan-based pita chain with ~50 locations is opening a new location at 4600 S Baldwin Rd in Orion Township, near Great Lakes Crossing mall and the roundabout at Judah Road. This will be their second location in the township. No estimated opening date announced yet. President Brandon Bahoura confirmed the opening is in progress.
The Hoxie
The Hoxie is a New York-inspired cafe opening in the century-old Hoxie Building at 1415 Plainfield Ave. NE in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood. Article is dated July 2, 2026 and appears to be announcing the upcoming opening, though full article content is limited.
Second Convention Center Hotel (brand TBD)
Planned 600-room second convention center hotel in Detroit connecting to Huntington Place convention center. Brand not yet announced. Requires demolition of multiple downtown buildings including Fort Washington Plaza and Downtown Garage. A 1,000-space parking deck is also planned across the street. Developer is Sterling Group in partnership with Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. Construction expected […]