Honest Mary’s
Second Houston location of Austin-born healthy dining concept opening in new Greenside development. Offers customizable bowls with organic ingredients, no artificial ingredients, no refined sugars, and no hormone-loaded meat. Buildout begins spring 2026.
Belkis Bistro
Venezuelan food truck expanding to brick-and-mortar restaurant location. Owner hopes to open in about two weeks pending inspections. Will serve similar menu items as food truck including stuffed arepas, crispy tequenos and golden empanadas.
Vita’s Cakery
Vita’s Cakery owner transitioning from home-based custom baking business to first brick-and-mortar bakery storefront. Will serve ready-to-go desserts and specialty coffees. Address and specific opening date not yet released.
Unnamed New Concept
New unnamed restaurant concept opening in the former Mutiny Bar space. Owners are planning a ‘refreshing and rebranding’ of the space. Details on the new concept have not yet been revealed.
Kyuu Cafe
New coffee shop and matcha bar coming to Shelby Township. Co-owner Martin Yono hopes to have a soft opening in mid-to-late March. The name means 9 in Japanese and they will serve specialty matchas and coffees made in-house. Currently hiring baristas and working through inspections.
Hopcat
Hopcat opening their 12th Michigan location at Great Lakes Crossing outlets. Space designed for 300 guests near entry 6 of the mall, close to AMC Star Theater. Chain known for craft beer and comfort food.
Denver Cafe and Kava
Non-alcoholic bar and cafe serving coffee, Chinese and Vietnamese teas, and kava. Founded by team of friends who met at Golden Kava Lounge. Buildout began in October 2025.
MUU BBQ BENTO
Japanese BBQ bento restaurant expanding from ghost kitchen to physical location in Summergate Centre. Known for A5 Wagyu, Washugyu sirloin, grilled pork belly, chicken karaage, and homemade kimchi.
Lola’s Pupusas
Salvadoran food truck specializing in pupusas, also serving chicken sandwiches and Hula Hula tortas. Family-run business bringing authentic El Salvador flavors to the community.
The Good Word Social Club
First of its kind gathering space offering dining, entertainment, and community-focused programming in Historic Westside. Part of Cherry Development project alongside shareWestside apartment building. Groundbreaking held this week.