5 Cobb County Restaurants Opening Soon
Here's what you may have missed in Cobb County recently.
Several new restaurants, coffee shops, and cantinas are in the works across Smyrna, Powder Springs, Kennesaw and Marietta. Check out our list below and click "Read the article" to dive a little deeper.
1) Ay Caramba Mexican Restaurant & Cantina — Smyrna
Opening: Grand opening December 6, 2025 at: 1080 Windy Hill Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
What to expect: 250 seats across main dining, a bar with high-tops/booths, and a 12-table patio. Live music, karaoke, and sports on a 150-inch LED wall. Photo-forward design with neon, LEDs, and a floral swing.
Menu & drinks: Tex-Mex and upscale entrées—fajitas, nachos, calamari, ribeye, salmon, seafood. Fresh-fruit margaritas (strawberry, guava, mango, pineapple, hibiscus) with real lime juice. Tequila flights on LED airplane trays and “treasure box” shots.
Hours: Mon–Wed 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Thu 11 a.m.–12 a.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
2) Lume Coffee Co. — Smyrna
Opening: Targeting late January 2026 (permits + espresso machine arrival) at: 2874 King St SE, Suite D, Smyrna, GA 30080
What to expect: Counter-service neighborhood café with ~20 indoor seats and a small patio. Classic espresso drinks with house-made syrups, plus matcha lattes, matcha lemonade, chai, and hot teas. Local pastries with vegan and gluten-free options.
Menu & vision: Bright, uplifting space with banquette and standing tables. Fan favorites include caramel lattes, matcha lemonade, and gooey yeast-based cinnamon rolls. Coffee program is being guided by Q-Grader Justin Brostek (Storyteller Goods)
Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
3) Smash Hit Burgers — Kennesaw
Opening: Targeting February 1, 2026 (permitting dependent) at the former The Nest site, 2921 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
What to expect: Two-building layout with a shared patio featuring a retractable roof, heaters, and fans. One building is full-service with beer/wine; the other is a to-go kitchen and milkshake bar. Pre-opening patio pop-ups with a food truck and live music begin in November.
Menu & vision: Classic and specialty smash burgers (Cuban and cheesesteak smashes), a chicken-finger lineup with ~8 sauces, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Brand continues operating two mobile units for festivals and accounts.
Hours: Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Mon
4) Bolivar Coffee (Second Location) — Marietta
Opening: Targeting January or February (permit-dependent) at: 1651 Powder Springs Rd, Suite 112, Marietta, GA
What to expect: 3,000-sq-ft “five-star coffee shop” with counter service, scratch-made food, and family-run hospitality. Fenced indoor kids’ play area so parents can relax or work.
Menu & vision: No microwave—everything from scratch. Breakfast includes Colombian-style eggs with hogao and arepa, plus the El Mañanero sandwich. House pesto and mayo with imported Parmigiano-Reggiano. Additional Colombian dishes to roll out with the larger kitchen.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
5) Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana (Second Location) — Powder Springs
Opening: Early January 2026 (pending final construction permits) at: 4469 Marietta St, Powder Springs, GA 30127
What to expect: Wood-fired, Napolitana pizzas with ingredients imported from Italy. The oven and ~90 ingredients are imported, mirroring the Kennesaw original.
Menu highlights: Margherita; spicy Diavola with salami, pepperoni, sausage; bruschetta with burrata. Fresh salads, charcuterie bowls, and Italian gelato from a new multi-flavor case. Beer and Italian wines; no liquor.
Background: Massimo and Lindsay Andreozzi opened the Kennesaw location in Jan 2022. Strong city support helped green-light Powder Springs.
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