OPENING 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
The Forgotten Bakery Co. offers handmade bagels, empanadas and coffee.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
My Favorite Teriyaki is a local Japanese-inspired restaurant serving teriyaki plates and bowls, stir-fried noodles, Korean beef ribs, and burgers with proteins ranging from chicken and beef to salmon, tofu, and spicy pork bulgogi.
opened about 3 weeks ago
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Bambuza is a Vietnamese restaurant chain based in Portland, Oregon with an emphasis on locally-sourced, organic ingredients.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Hot Bunz is a family-owned Sacramento-area smash burger chain serving 100% grass-fed, Zabiha halal beef patties pressed on a high-heat grill to develop a caramelized crust. The menu focuses on smash burger combos in varieties such as the Classic, Jalapeño, and Triple Smash, alongside sides like house-made mac and cheese, seasoned fries, and onion rings.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Chicken Hub is a Sacramento-based Thai concept from the team behind Noodles to Thai For, centered on chicken-focused dishes rooted in Thai culinary tradition. The menu features items such as a chicken rice combo and chicken salad, with poached chicken among the highlighted preparations.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Amber Hazel Vietnamese Kitchen is a locally owned Sacramento restaurant serving classic Vietnamese dishes including phở, bánh mì, bò lúc lắc (shaking beef), broken rice, and bánh xèo alongside Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and refreshing drinks.
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Kaway Cafe is a Filipino-inspired specialty coffee and matcha shop whose drink menu draws on traditional Filipino flavors, featuring signature items such as ube, buko pandan, and turon lattes alongside hojicha, calamansi teas, and matcha drinks. The café's name comes from the Tagalog word meaning "to wave your hand," reflecting its focus on a welcoming, communal atmosphere.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sake is a family-owned sushi and Asian fusion restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat dining format with a menu spanning nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, spicy tuna tacos, hibachi beef and Korean-style short ribs.
OPENING SUMMER 2027
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Founded in Copenhagen in 2002, Joe & The Juice is a Danish food and beverage chain with more than 500 locations worldwide, serving freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches with an emphasis on health and convenience.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING DEC 2026
NEW CONCEPT
Skorch'd Pizza is a Sacramento concept founded by Boston-born brothers Patrick and Steven Clifford, specializing in Northeast-style thin-crust pizza that draws on New York, New Haven, and New Jersey pie traditions. The 16-inch pies are made with scratch-made dough and house red sauce, with specialty options ranging from cup-and-char pepperoni to Italian sausage with cherry peppers, all finished with EVOO and Parmigiano Reggiano.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Xin Tai Dumpling House is a Chinese restaurant centered on a shared-dining format, with a menu spanning dim sum staples such as soup dumplings, steamed buns, and pot stickers, alongside stir-fry, tofu, seafood, and dessert dishes.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING FALL 2026
CHAIN LOCATION
Founded in 2016, Everbowl is a San Diego-based fast-casual chain centered on superfood-based açaí bowls, smoothies, and toasts, with fully customizable options built around bases like acai, pitaya, matcha, mango, and cacao, paired with fresh fruit toppings and add-ons.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING 2026
CHAIN LOCATION
810 Entertainment is an upscale "eatertainment" franchise that combines bowling, billiards, arcade games, axe throwing, and sports simulators with a full-service restaurant and bar. The scratch kitchen menu centers on brick oven pizzas, Angus burgers, shareable plates, and craft cocktails, with lane-side food and drink ordering available throughout the venue.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Dough Bowl Pizza is a family-owned pizzeria with a focus on homemade dough and fresh local ingredients. The menu features hand-tossed classic and specialty pizzas with halal options available, alongside house specials, wings, salads, and build-your-own pies.
opened about 1 month ago
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Angry Chickz is a fast-food restaurant serving Nashville-style hot chicken.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 2 months ago
CHAIN LOCATION
Founded in 2016, Everbowl is a San Diego-based fast-casual chain centered on superfood-based açaí bowls, smoothies, and toasts, with fully customizable options built around bases like acai, pitaya, matcha, mango, and cacao, paired with fresh fruit toppings and add-ons.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING 2027
CHAIN LOCATION
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is known for the gourmet ice cream which is made fresh everyday in each of the shops they operate. The company has 45+ corporate and franchise stores across the US.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
K St. Kitchen & Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in northern Vietnamese dishes with menu items such as phở, bún riêu, and bún chả.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Baker's Brew Cafe is a Sacramento coffee shop specializing in specialty coffee, ceremonial grade matcha, and artisan pastries with a menu that also spans breakfast bites, café-style lunches, and premium deli sandwiches.
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 2 months ago
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Sana'a Cafe is a multi-location café concept centered on traditionally roasted and brewed Yemeni coffee, sourcing high-quality Yemeni beans and spices to reflect Yemen's coffee heritage. The menu spans traditional Yemeni drinks — including Hawaij, Bun, and Qishr — alongside specialty lattes, chai, and Middle Eastern-inspired pastries and light bites such as spinach fatayer and chicken musakhan.
-Sacramento Business Journal