Sixteen new restaurants opened around metro Atlanta in October, ranging from a kosher coffee shop on the Eastside Beltline to a donburi spot in Midtown. Moreover, 14 upcoming openings were announced in October, with some expected to open as soon as November.
Check out this roundup of recent restaurant openings and upcoming restaurant announcements you might have missed in October.
Now Open
Jeff’s Bagel Run (bagels)
Cumming
Thicc Burger (burgers)
Edgewood
Giulia Italian Bakery (bakery)
Alpharetta
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall (American)
Westside
Milk & Maple Coffeehouse (kosher coffee shop)
Eastside Beltline
Beefies (tacos)
Pullman Yards
Ida’s Kitchen Counter (sandwiches, salads, and soups)
South Downtown
El Valle Kitchen & Bar (Mexican)
Brookhaven
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (steakhouse)
Midtown
Khao Kitchen (Thai takeout and delivery)
Decatur
Whataburger (burgers)
Conyers
Shake Shack (burgers and milkshakes)
Johns Creek
Ophelia Tavern (Italian)
Avondale Estates
JuNi (omakase and donburi)
Midtown
Luga Italian Eatery (Italian)
Decatur
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint (burgers)
Virginia-Highland
Stir (cocktails, oysters)
Johns Creek
Swig (dirty soda)
Brookhaven
Related openings:
• Mule Train brings Southern-leaning cuisine and open-door hospitality
• 207 Peachtree debuts ballroom event space in Downtown Atlanta
• Tracking the 2026-2027 downtown Atlanta restaurant openings
• JuNi opens for omakase in Midtown, donburi menu launching soon
Related coming attractions:
• Massive karaoke venue taking over former Downtown Dantanna’s space
• The Berkeley adaptive reuse project begins construction along Beltline
• Monks Meadery planning second location in Stone Mountain
• Nightclub opens at Underground Atlanta, coffee shop, food hall to come
• Minhwa Spirits taking over Aziza space at Westside Provisions
• Street food restaurant Rina closes on the Eastside Beltline but is relocating
Coming Soon
Muchacho (Nov. 6; Mexican)
Decatur
Thicc Burger (Fall 2026; burgers)
Austell
Nori Yu Handroll Bar (Fall 2026; handrolls)
Decatur
Harvest & Grace (Fall 2026; neighborhood cafe)
Town at Trilith
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza (Fall 2026; Michelin-recommended pizza)
Midtown
Bearly Awake Coffee (Early 2027; coffee shop)
Edgewood
Pilar Coffee Bar (2027; coffee)
Ansley Park
Salted Melon Cafe (2027; health-conscious breakfast and lunch)
Sandy Springs
Chastain Creamery (2027; ice cream)
Sandy Springs
Brasiliana Pizza (Spring 2027; Brazilian-style pizza)
Grant Park
Drama Hot Pot + Tea Studio (2027; hot pot and tea)
Westside
Tomo (2027; sushi)
Alpharetta
Wagaya Groceries (Summer 2027; Japanese grocery store)
Inman Park
Blue Willow (Summer 2027; Chinese)
Inman Park
2026 restaurant openings
JANUARY 2026 • FEBRUARY 2026 • MARCH 2026 • APRIL 2026
MAY 2026 • JUNE 2026 • JULY 2026 • AUGUST 2026 • SEPTEMBER 2026
