4 Coming Soon Hillsborough County Restaurants

Here’s what’s opening soon in and around Tampa.

Business Debut interviewed each of these business owners for insight into when they plan to open, what they hope to serve, and what we can expect.

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Two Fold Coffee & Kitchen — Tampa

Address: 301 S. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619

Status: Targeting April 2026 (early Q2).

What to expect: Elevated fast-casual coffee + scratch kitchen designed for working, meetings, and longer hangs. Opening within collaborative space The Garrison House.

Menu highlights: Craft coffee; breakfast staples like bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, avocado toast, and burrito-style items; beer & wine; small plates developed with Chef Viet Vo.

Hours: Planned Mon–Thu 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 7 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun closed.

Who’s behind it: Owners Jason & Emily Smith; Phil Schiller overseeing daily ops; part of The Garrison House.

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Haddaburger — Temple Terrace

Address: 8932 Bertha Palmer Blvd Unit A, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Status: Aiming for January opening; early February if needed.

What to expect: Fast-casual halal smashburger spot with counter ordering, ~24 indoor seats, and planned outdoor seating.

Menu highlights: Sub-15 item menu; smashburgers with onions & jalapeños smashed into the patty; Gulf-inspired milkshakes (mango, saffron, rose); Nashville-style mozzarella logs (three spice levels); loaded fries. All halal-certified.

Hours: Daily, approximately 11 a.m.–12 a.m. (final hours TBA).

Who’s behind it: Owner Hassan.

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Papi’s Tampa — Ybor City (Tampa)

Address: 1708–1710 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Status: Targeting late December with a New Year’s Eve grand opening.

What to expect: Two-level restaurant + lounge; day = fast-casual ordering and pickup at the bar; night = late-night destination with dancing/lounge. Bars on both floors; ~100 seats on the first floor plus 30–40 upstairs; applying for patio seating; delivery via major apps.

Menu highlights: Smash burgers at affordable prices, American bar staples, and Latin-inspired small plates reflecting Ybor’s “Spanish soul.”

Hours: Considering daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m. (TBA).

Who’s behind it: Owner Robert George (background with Restaurant Brands International and Fat Tuesday).

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Saladworks & Frutta Bowls — Riverview

Address: 9830 Upper Alafia Ct #107, Riverview, FL 33578

Status: Aiming for the first week of March (pending final inspections).

What to expect: Dual-concept fast casual with kiosks; ~27 indoor seats plus patio; catering available.

Menu highlights: Saladworks—12 signature salads, build-your-own, soups, wraps, hot sandwiches. Frutta Bowls—smoothies, specialty coffees, açaí bowls, avocado toast, breakfast, plus a popular “Dubai Chocolate” item.

Hours: Planned daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (final hours to confirm).

Who’s behind it: Owner Haifa Eltaher with sons Zayn and Farris; hold the Tampa territory and plan two more locations.

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