4 New (& Coming Soon) Restaurants in Mecklenburg County [April 9,2026]

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Pineville, Cornelius, and Charlotte!

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Taste of Bengal — Pineville

Address: 10610 Centrum Pkwy Suite L, Pineville, NC 28134

Status: Targeting an opening in about one to one-and-a-half months.

What to expect: A takeout-focused Bengali concept with limited seating. The space will also include a halal butcher counter and retail section with frozen goods and snacks.

Menu highlights: Rice plates, biryani, curry dishes, cutlets, and traditional sweets. Expect aromatic flavors with Indian and Bangladeshi influences.

Hours: Not yet announced.

Who’s behind it: Owner Sabyasachi Patra, expanding from an existing Pennsylvania location.

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Your Mom’s Donuts — Cornelius

Address: 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd Suite 106, Cornelius, NC 28031

Status: Exact date unavailable.

What to expect: A donut shop with a strong takeout focus, plus a coffee program. Limited indoor and outdoor seating will be available.

Menu highlights: Specialty square donuts and coffee drinks. The setup prioritizes efficiency with a large kitchen footprint.

Hours: Not yet announced.

Who’s behind it: Owners Dustin and Colleen Wanemacher, who acquired the brand in 2023 and is expanding its footprint.

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Crisp Kitchen & Cocktails — Charlotte

Address: 132 Brevard Ct., Charlotte, NC 28202

Status: Now open for lunch; dinner launching in early April.

What to expect: A relocated and expanded concept in Brevard Courtyard with a larger footprint, bar, and upstairs dining.

Menu highlights: Fresh salads and wraps for lunch, with dinner adding flank steak, shrimp skewers, mussels, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Hours: Lunch Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner hours expanding soon.

Who’s behind it: Matt Marenna and team, continuing the concept from Latta Arcade.

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Palm Berries — Charlotte

Address: 7808 Rea Rd Suite E, Charlotte, NC 28277

Status: Expected to open in about six to seven weeks.

What to expect: Fast-casual açaí bowl and smoothie shop with a café-style setup and strong takeout focus.

Menu highlights: Customizable açaí bowls with fruit and granola, plus smoothies made from a Brazilian superfruit base.

Hours: Not yet announced.

Who’s behind it: Founders Chandler Gottlieb, Erum Hussain, Ahsan Mehmood, and Noor Mehmood, growing a multi-location brand.

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