Several restaurants and bars are expected to open in metro Detroit by 2026. Gardenside Brewing is transforming a plot of land at 4403 Wabash St. into a brewery with craft beer, a farm-to-table food menu, large bright windows, and a lush landscape. The opening date for the brewery has not been confirmed yet.
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is set to open its third location downtown in the spring, targeting April as the opening month. This comes after the brunch chain first launched in the New Center area in 2021 and recently opened a Southfield location.
Medusa Cucina Siciliana will focus on cuisine of Sicily and the Mediterranean region at the former Epiphany space in Detroit's Midtown. The exact opening date has not been announced, but it is expected to happen early in 2026.
Bev's Bagels announced a new location at 115 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, expanding its presence in the city. Max Sussman first launched his Bev's Bagels as a pop-up in Ann Arbor in 2020 and later opened a brick-and-mortar shop in Core City earlier this year.
Sunda New Asian will open its Motor City location at 33 W. Columbia St., near Little Caesars Arena, bringing the popular chain to Detroit from Chicago. The food chain was founded by Filipino American chef Billy Dec in 2009 and focuses on dishes from China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Supino Pizzeria plans to expand to the suburbs with its third location at 31201 Southfield Rd. in Beverly Hills sometime in early 2026. Founded by Dave Mancini in Eastern Market in 2008, Supino's expanded to the New Center area in 2021.
Waka is set to open a food truck spinoff of Detroit’s Baobab Fare focusing on East African food at the former Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market.
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is set to open its third location downtown in the spring, targeting April as the opening month. This comes after the brunch chain first launched in the New Center area in 2021 and recently opened a Southfield location.
Medusa Cucina Siciliana will focus on cuisine of Sicily and the Mediterranean region at the former Epiphany space in Detroit's Midtown. The exact opening date has not been announced, but it is expected to happen early in 2026.
Bev's Bagels announced a new location at 115 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, expanding its presence in the city. Max Sussman first launched his Bev's Bagels as a pop-up in Ann Arbor in 2020 and later opened a brick-and-mortar shop in Core City earlier this year.
Sunda New Asian will open its Motor City location at 33 W. Columbia St., near Little Caesars Arena, bringing the popular chain to Detroit from Chicago. The food chain was founded by Filipino American chef Billy Dec in 2009 and focuses on dishes from China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Supino Pizzeria plans to expand to the suburbs with its third location at 31201 Southfield Rd. in Beverly Hills sometime in early 2026. Founded by Dave Mancini in Eastern Market in 2008, Supino's expanded to the New Center area in 2021.
Waka is set to open a food truck spinoff of Detroit’s Baobab Fare focusing on East African food at the former Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market.
cant wait 2 check it out! & i'm def gonna hit up medusa cucina siciliana, italian food is my jam 
bevs bagels in ann arbor tho? genius move, more carbs pls 
gotta try sundas new asian location too, chinese food in detroit is a must 
& supinos expanding 2 the suburbs? already planning a road trip 
waka food truck is another win, east african grub is on point 
. But what's up with all these new spots poppin' up everywhere? Not complainin', just observin'. Ann Arbor's gettin' a lil' more flavor with Bev's Bagels comin' in 
. Can't wait to try out Sunda New Asian in the Motor City, that Southeast Asian cuisine is callin' my name 
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. I've been to Supino Pizzeria before and it's always a winner – their food is so deliciously authentic, you can taste the love in every bite 
. And have you tried Bev's Bagels? The guy who started that place is so dedicated to his craft, it shows in the way he bakes those bagels 
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. Bring on 2026, I say! 
. And Medusa Cucina Siciliana bringing some authentic Mediterranean vibes to Midtown? Can't wait to try it out 
. Sunda New Asian is also gonna be a hit, I love their dishes from China, Japan, and Southeast Asia 
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As for me, I'll just be enjoying the peace and quiet of my retirement 
and maybe trying out some of these new places...
metro Detroit is gonna be lit in 2026! I mean, who doesn't love trying out new breweries and restaurants? Gardenside Brewing sounds like a total gem with that farm-to-table menu and lush landscape 
. And Sunda New Asian bringing its popular chain to Detroit from Chicago? That's like, a total win for foodies everywhere 
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