3 Orlando-Area Restaurant Openings to Watch

Orange County never slows down with new restaurant openings. Here are three you may have missed that we are keeping our eyes on.

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Archie’s Cafe & Play Center — Orlando (UCF / East Colonial)

Opening at 11764 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817 with an early January target, pending final permits.

What to expect: A 5,000-sq-ft café + soft-play center with STEM exhibits, a parents’ café area, and a separate party room for birthdays and recurring family events.

Menu & drinks: Salads, sandwiches, smoothies, slushies, soft-serve, bakery items, and a full coffee program featuring Hao Bao Bao Coffee. Play sessions expected to start around $22 for 2 hours; memberships planned.

Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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Sushi Kindai — Winter Garden (Horizon West)

Coming to 8810 Seidel Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787; targeting a mid-May 2026 debut, with build-out to start after space turnover.

What to expect: 150+ seats, patio, full bar, and a dedicated sushi bar—the only sushi-centric spot planned for the Horizon West community. Modern Japanese fusion approach.

Menu & drinks: Sushi, sashimi, signature maki, hibachi bento boxes, and fusion appetizers. Beverage lineup to include sake, soju, beer, wine, and Japanese-influenced cocktails. Hours to be announced closer to opening.

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ANF Gyros & Grill — Orlando (North OBT)

Setting up at 5484 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32810 in a former Pollo Tropical; aiming for late-November/early-December after light kitchen work and inspections. This will be store #9 for the brand.

What to expect: The full ANF lineup—gyros, wings, Philly steaks, seafood, burgers, and more—standardized to match other locations on selection and pricing.

Growth & franchising: Ground-up builds are underway in Kissimmee and Sanford. ANF operates corporately with a franchise program available.

Hours: To be announced at opening.

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