4 Coming Soon Orange County, FL Restaurants [April 18,2026]

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Winter Park and Orlando!

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Mecatos Bakery and Cafe — Winter Park

Address: 610 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789

Status: Targeting early June opening.

What to expect: Fast-casual Colombian bakery and cafe with expanded seating (120–130 seats) and a patio. Designed as a place to linger, not just grab-and-go.

Menu highlights: Empanadas, stuffed yuca, quesitos, pan de bonos, plus a mix of Colombian, Venezuelan, and Puerto Rican items. Coffee roasted on-site with a visible roastery and coffee cocktails.

Hours: Expected to start around 7 a.m.–6 p.m., expanding to 6 a.m.–9/10 p.m. daily.

Who’s behind it: Ana Rosabal with Juan and Linda Rosabal and Barbara Moreno; part of the Mecatos franchise system.

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Noodle Shawty — Orlando

Address: 28 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Status: Targeting May 15 opening.

What to expect: Fast-casual, takeout-heavy concept with limited seating. Built to serve late-night downtown crowds, with hours stretching into early morning.

Menu highlights: Stir-fry dishes like orange chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein, hibachi bowls, wings, plus ube doughnuts and a matcha bar in the morning.

Hours: Planned 7 a.m.–4 a.m., with potential for 24-hour service.

Who’s behind it: Brandon King and partner Galow Tenario.

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Creo — Orlando (East End Market)

Address: 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

Status: Targeting late April to early May opening.

What to expect: Fast-casual Italian-inspired concept inside East End Market with walk-up ordering and limited bar seating. Transitions to a more open, standing format on weekends.

Menu highlights: Cicchetti (Italian small plates), scacciata flatbread, rotating entrees, house-made sodas and mocktails.

Hours: Soft opening 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; full hours planned 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.

Who’s behind it: Hannah Stoddart and Asher Loy.

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Meltwich — Orlando

Address: 12098 Collegiate Way, Orlando, FL 32817

Status: Targeting mid-to-late May opening.

What to expect: Quick-service comfort food spot with 20–50 seats, focused on grilled cheese, burgers, and Canadian-inspired items.

Menu highlights: Grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, poutine-style fries, mac and cheese bites, milkshakes, and smoothies.

Hours: Planned daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Franchisee Sathyasree “Sathya” Sreenivasan.

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