Tacos El Paisa
Tacos El Paisa, a food truck based out of 1649 Elvan Ave, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at the former Barberitos location at 1012 Broadway in Columbus. The restaurant will serve Mexican dishes including tacos, tamales, and quesadillas, as well as fast-food options like cheese fries and chicken tenders. Signage is already […]
Limani
New Mediterranean restaurant called Limani (Greek word for coastal harbor) opening at the former Lizzy’s Burger Bar space at 417 East River Street. Owned by Vasilis Varlagas, former co-owner of Olympia Cafe. Work has been underway since January to convert the space. Expected to open sometime in June 2026.
El Rodeo Taqueria Bar & Grill
New Mexican restaurant offering tacos, fajitas, queso, and margaritas. Grand opening celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. on May 23, 2026. Owners expressed months of preparation went into the opening.
Java Saga
Java Saga, a Taiwanese chicken sandwich and coffee concept originally from Doraville, GA, is expanding to a second location in Alpharetta. The 1,600-square-foot space will include indoor seating, unlike the existing Doraville takeaway location. Owner Alvin Sun told What Now Atlanta they hope to open in about a month. Menu includes coffee, tea, chicken sandwiches, […]
Crumbl
Utah-based dessert franchise Crumbl is expanding to the Edgewood Retail District in Atlanta. The 1,403-square-foot location at 1250 Caroline St NE is operated by KTP Capital, which already runs a Crumbl in Toco Hills. The location is slated to open in late summer 2026 (approximately four months from article date of May 4, 2026). Will […]
Giulia Italian Bakery
Giulia Italian Bakery, founded in 2020 by brothers Ben and Seth Gjuka, is opening its fourth location at Alpharetta City Center this summer. The bakery serves fresh pastries, breads, sandwiches, cakes, focaccias, gelato, Italian wine, beer, and coffee using Italian-sourced ingredients. Existing locations are in Peachtree Corners and East Cobb.
Chamblee Tap and Market
Chamblee Tap and Market, founded by David Heymann and Jeff Kimmel, has secured purchase of a three-story building at 2881 N. Main St. in Downtown Kennesaw, approved by the Kennesaw Development Authority. The concept planned for the new space is currently unknown; the team has been contacted for details. The existing Chamblee location (opened 2024) […]
VIỆTVANA Phở Noodle House
VIỆTVANA Phở Noodle House is opening a new flagship location at Lenox Square in Buckhead, Atlanta, marking their fourth location. The restaurant will be in the former Lobster Roll space across from Sweetgreen. Features an open-kitchen concept designed by Creative License Studio, modeled after narrow street-side Saigon alley dining. Menu includes phở, banh mi, vermicelli, […]
Sargent
The owners of Lucian Books and Wine (Katie Barringer and Jordan Smelt) will open a second restaurant called Sargent in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta later in 2026. Mentioned as a secondary detail within a dining review of Lucian.
Timber Pizza Co.
Timber Pizza Co. has signed a franchise development deal to open two locations in the Atlanta metro area, covering Alpharetta and Cumming. First location slated for late 2026 or early 2027, with a second unit to follow. Brand is also seeking additional franchise territories throughout greater Atlanta.