Morning Star Bakery and Cafe
Upscale bakery and cafe serving breakfast and lunch with healthy ingredients, breakfast sandwiches, grain bowls, salads, fresh bread, croissants, and pastries. Located near Summit Mall.
Tom & Jerry’s
Tom & Jerry’s is opening a new temporary location after their original restaurant was destroyed in a fire. Known as the ‘King of the gyros’ since 1972, they will have a smaller menu and drive-thru at the new location.
Rest + Recreation
New coffee shop concept focusing on community, offering coffee and cocktails all day. Located in Old Town Chicago, taking over former Patina Collection home goods store space.
Hacienda Real
Mexican chain restaurant opening in former Red Robin building. Part of Arechiga family restaurant group with existing locations in Yorkville, Geneva and Vernon Hills. Serves authentic Mexican dishes including fajitas, carne asada, and handmade tacos.
Cellar 109
1920s-style speakeasy/lounge opening in basement space, initially for ticketed events and private rentals, will eventually open to public. Features Prohibition-era cocktails and small bites.
Gallo Santo
Family-owned Mexican restaurant serving tacos, appetizers, margaritas and mezcal cocktails. Will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Currently waiting on permits and interior buildout.
Espiritu
New restaurant concept from Chicago Cut Steakhouse veterans serving Chicago staples with Mexican flavors in former McCormick & Schmick’s space. 10,000-square-foot ground level location.
Lobos Cocina and Bar
Mexican restaurant and bar co-owned by Marcel Marin and Brenda Barron, who previously worked at Blue Agave Fine Mexican Dining. Features traditional Mexican flavors with elevated presentation and vibrant atmosphere inspired by their fine dining background.
Chuy’s
Austin-based Tex-Mex chain opening new 5,721 square foot location in McKinney. Construction set to begin May 18 and wrap by December 18, 2026.
Wonder
Food hall concept that collects multiple restaurant concepts under one roof. Construction set to commence March 23, 2026 and wrap by June 1, 2026. Will occupy 3,345 square feet of space.