Several new restaurants are slated to open across Atlanta, adding to the city’s growing dining scene. The lineup includes a mix of new concepts and regional expansions. The list includes pizzerias, cafes, burger spots, and more.
7 Upcoming Restaurant Openings in Atlanta
WhatNow recently uncovered several upcoming restaurant openings across the metro area. Here’s what’s on the way:
7 Brew
WJ Partners’ subsidiary, Piedmont Beverage Company, has partnered with coffee chain 7 Brew. The franchisee group plans to open about 100 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. It is opening its first location in Habersham Hills Circle in Cornelia. The franchisee location is expected to open this summer, adding to the existing 7 Brew locations in the area. The menu at 7 Brew offers energy drinks, smoothies, shakes, and fizzes, which fans have loved. Read more about the opening here.
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe is ready to enter the Georgia market after finalizing its lease for Plaza Midtown. The new store is undergoing construction and plans to open in 4-6 months. The brand currently operates 28 locations across multiple states.
The franchise is known for its health-focused, fast-casual menu. The menu here includes smoothies, matcha, refreshers, acai, pancakes, and croffles, among other items. Read more about the opening here.
Jet’s Pizza
Jet’s Pizza franchisee Noah Creighton is preparing to open a second location. The new location spans over a 1,160-square-foot space in Buckhead and is expected to open in the late summer. Creighton has a long history with the brand, making this expansion special.
The brand has ten existing locations in Georgia, and its footprint is only growing. It is known for its Detroit-style deep-dish pizza, including square pizzas. Read more about the opening here.
Wayback Burgers
Wayback Burgers is ready to open its 13th location in Georgia this fall. The 1,606-square-foot restaurant is planned for Kennesaw. Husband-and-wife duo Zakaria Dhaly and Mahmuda Rumi will operate the upcoming restaurant.
The restaurant brings a bright atmosphere with glass windows that look into the kitchen. The menu includes made-to-order burgers like the “Cheeeesy” burger, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, and more. Read more about the opening here.
Mellow Mushroom
A new, company-owned Mellow Mushroom location is soon to open this summer. The new location will open in Newnan, featuring a 3,000-square-foot space. This comes after the brand closed its Decatur location last summer.
The new location aims to enhance guest experience with new technology, menu additions, and service. The menu will include stone-baked pizzas, wings, salads, and more. Read more about the opening here.
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company
Doug and Tanya Bond are expanding San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company to new locations. After having recently opened its Peachtree location, it is now preparing for Druid Hills. They aim to create a destination out of the brand and become a staple in Virginia-Highland.
The Druid Hills location spans across 2,700 square feet and is expected to open in the summer. The store will offer espresso drinks, cold brew, fresh baked goods, breakfast, and more. Read more about the opening here.
Pie Bar
Pie Bar is opening a new location in the Westside Market, expanding its presence in Georgia. The brand, founded by Lauren and Cody Bolden in 2015, has been steadily growing over the years. The new owner, Dominie Garcia, is expecting to open the store in May.
The menu offers sweet and savory pies, including lemon meringue, apple streusel, chicken pot pie, and more. The shop will offer a limited in-store selection, with full menu items available for pre-order. Read more about the opening here.
These openings highlight continued growth among chain and franchise concepts across the Atlanta metro area. These reflect the growing demand among consumers for their favorite eateries.
