Several food and beverage businesses are planning new locations across Metro Atlanta, including coffee shops, a fast-casual restaurant chain, and a meadery. The openings reflect the growing culinary landscape of the metro area.
New Dining Destinations Planned Across Metro Atlanta
WhatNow covered several upcoming Metro Atlanta openings last week, including new locations for Swig and Super Chix. Here’s a closer look at the businesses planning to expand across the region.
Pilar Coffee Bar
Pilar Coffee Bar plans to open at Ansley Mall in Atlanta’s Piedmont Heights neighborhood in early 2027. The shop will occupy space at 1544 Piedmont Avenue NE. The store will take over a 1,800-square-foot space.
Pilar Coffee Bar is an upscale, all-day specialty coffee shop and bistro concept. It is known for mountain-grown specialty coffee, house-made gelato, and European-style quick-service fare. The brand expects to operate more than 20 locations by the end of 2027.
The new location will bring the brand’s activity to Ansley Mall. The menu will include signature lattes such as Honey Cinnamon and Cookie Butter, along with artisan sandwiches and avocado toast. Here is further information on the upcoming opening.
Swig
Swig is bringing its dirty soda to a new location in Woodstock. It will be located at 9980 GA Highway 92, with plans to transform an existing building into a drive-thru location. The opening date has not been announced.
Swig is a dirty soda chain that is known for inventing and popularizing “dirty sodas.” Dirty sodas combine soft drinks with flavored syrups, fruit purees, and cream or creamer. It is a fast-growing drive-thru chain that has expanded its footprint across roughly 17 states.
The upcoming opening will mark the brand’s continued expansion in Georgia. Its menu will include specialty drinks like Dr. Spice, Princess Peach, and This Bliss. Read more about Swig’s upcoming opening.
Myth & Legend
Myth & Legend is expanding its presence with an upcoming opening in Kennesaw. The exact address of the new location has not been revealed yet, but it will be opening this November. The location will join the brand’s existing spots in Cumming, Johns Creek, Clarkesville, and St. Augustine.
Myth & Legend is a specialty coffee house chain focused on craft coffee, community, and storytelling. Its spaces are designed for remote working, studying, or socializing. It aims to use coffee as a channel for building community and fostering connections.
The menu will feature espresso drinks, nitro cold brew, muffins, and croissants. Further information on Myth & Legend’s upcoming opening is available.
Super Chix
Super Chix is rapidly expanding its presence in the Atlanta area with three upcoming openings. Franchisee Brandon Flash and his team are expected to open a new Toco Hills location later this month. This will be followed by a Downtown Decatur location and a Suwanee location that will open later this year.
Super Chix is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in fresh, never-frozen chicken sandwiches and other offerings. It is focused on clean ingredients, made-to-order prep, additive-free peanut oil, and an à la carte menu format. It has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing emerging restaurant chains with under 100 locations.
The new openings will bring the brand’s offerings to new customers. The menu will include chicken sandwiches, tenders, hand-cut fries, and more. Learn more about the upcoming Super Chix openings.
Monks Meadery
Monks Meadery has plans to expand to Stone Mountain, near Outrun Brewing Company. The new location is expected to open in early 2027 and will be the brand’s first expansion. However, further information on the new location is yet to be announced.
Monks Meadery is known for producing modern, dry-style, and lightly carbonated meads. It was started by high school friends Martin Key and Justin Schoendorf. It is inspired by early homebrewing and an interest in ancient fermented honey drinks.
The new location will bring the brand’s popular offerings to new customers. Its mead lineup includes Dragon’s Nectar, Monks Mead, Faerie Dew, and more. More information on Monks Meadery’s upcoming opening is available.
Metro Atlanta’s dining scene continues to grow as several brands expand their presence.
