Maltby Cafe
Maltby Cafe, a beloved breakfast and lunch destination known for oversized cinnamon rolls and country-style cuisine, is planning to relocate within the new Maltby Village mixed-use development on its current property at 8809 Maltby Road. The new location will be larger, feature outdoor patio seating and a walk-up coffee/grab-and-go window, and is expected to open […]
Untitled Indian Concept by Chef Hari Nayak
Chef Hari Nayak is opening a new Indian restaurant concept at The Yard at Harvest in Woodinville, WA — his first Seattle-area restaurant. The name has not yet been announced. The concept focuses on regional Indian cuisine with charcoal grilling and tandoor cooking, a cocktail program, and Pacific Northwest wines. Expected to open late spring […]
Last Call
The former Branding Iron nightclub is reopening under new ownership as Last Call, a bar and grill with a modern country atmosphere. Owner Katie Clark is running it as a family venture with her father, brother, and cousin. Soft opening planned for Aug. 6, grand opening with live music on Aug. 8. Will be family […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening in the former Haymaker space at Junction 47 (California/Alaska) in West Seattle. Construction is about to begin, estimated to last approximately four months, with plans to open later in 2026. Gong Cha bubble tea café is also opening in the same space. This is a second Seattle location; the chain […]
G.H. Pasta & Pizza
General Harvest Restaurants is bringing two concepts to Suncadia Social, a new retail village near Suncadia Resort. G.H. Pasta & Pizza (third location) and Eldr. (second location) are both expected to open later this summer. G.H. Pasta & Pizza features house-made pastas and sourdough pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Exact opening date not yet announced.
Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream
Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream is relocating within Pike Place Market to a new 500 sq ft space at 1530 Pike Place, downsizing from its original 1,200 sq ft location. The new spot will focus on grab-and-go service with a streamlined menu of fan-favorite ice cream treats. Owners Colleen Wilkie and Paul Dormann designed […]
Janta by Spice Waala
New Indian restaurant concept from Spice Waala founders Uttam Mukherjee and Aakanksha Sinha, opening in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood. Signage has been installed in a Wallingford storefront. Exact address and opening date not yet announced. Expected to focus on Indian flavors consistent with the Spice Waala brand (kathi rolls, chaat, kebabs, etc.).
Fat Zach’s Pizza
Fat Zach’s Pizza is opening its first Tacoma location this fall at Tacoma Mall, taking over the former MOD Pizza space across from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. This will be the brand’s fourth brick-and-mortar location. Owned by husband-and-wife team Zach and Shanna Johns, the Washington-based chain is known for oversized specialty pizzas, wings, salads, and […]
Woods Coffee
Woods Coffee is expanding with two new King County locations: one at 151 Sunset Blvd N in Renton (listed as ‘coming soon’ on company website) and one in Issaquah near the QFC at NE Gilman Blvd and 156th Ave NE (exact address TBD). Family-owned Pacific Northwest coffee chain with 20+ locations. Menu includes espresso drinks, […]
Inkling Art & Cafe
Cafe and art studio hybrid concept opening in the former Fuel Coffee space on Capitol Hill. Co-owned by Jules Reid and Mara Patton. Will serve espresso drinks, pastries from French Guys Bakery, and light food items (quiche, sandwiches, avocado toast), alongside an art materials menu featuring watercolors, air-dry clay, collage materials, and monoprinting supplies. Plans […]