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.

Ida’s Kitchen Counter, a counter-service breakfast and lunch spot, is now open in South Downtown. (Provided by Ida’s Kitchen Counter) Credit: Photo provided by Ida's Kitchen Counter

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

Brasiliana Pizza will open a Grant Park location in 2027.
Brasiliana Pizza will open a Grant Park location this coming spring. Photo provided by Brasiliana Pizza.

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

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Sarra Sedghi is an award-winning dining reporter for Rough Draft Atlanta where she also covers events and culture around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.