5 New & Coming Soon Orange County, FL Restaurants [April 2, 2026]

Here’s what you may have missed in Orange County’s restaurant news.

5 New & Coming Soon Orange County, FL Restaurants [April 2, 2026]

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

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NOW OPEN

Sabai Thai Street Food — Orlando

Address: 3333 South Orange Avenue, Suite 105, Orlando, FL 32806

Status: Now Open.

What to expect: Casual full-service Thai restaurant with a 32-seat dining room and relaxed vibe.

Menu highlights: Tom Yum noodle soup, handmade Thai sausage, and multi-generational family recipes.

Hours:

  • Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Fri–Sat: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Closed Sunday

Who’s behind it: Billy Spradlin and family chefs Viradee and Alex Pisara.

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Unplugged Social Cafe — Orlando

Address: 8267 International Drive, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32819

Status: Now Open

What to expect: Counter-service café by day, lounge by night. Around 150 indoor seats plus patio, with flexible seating for work or socializing.

Menu highlights: Breakfast croissant sandwich, citrus grove salad, Caprese chicken panini. Organic coffee, specialty lattes, plus evening charcuterie and desserts.

Hours:

  • Mon–Sat: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (café)
  • Thu–Sat: 7 p.m.–10 p.m. (lounge)
  • Closed Sunday

Who’s behind it: Brooke and Juan Guevara.

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COMING SOON

La Diperie — Winter Park

Address: 501 North Orlando Ave. Ste. 317, Winter Park, FL 32789

Status: Targeting late May opening.

What to expect: Dessert concept focused on dipped soft serve with extensive customization. Family-friendly and variety-driven.

Menu highlights: Soft serve with 18 chocolate dips, donuts, cookie sandwiches, cheesecake, and vegan options.

Hours:

  • Mon–Thu: 1 p.m.–10 p.m.
  • Fri–Sat: 1 p.m.–11 p.m. or midnight
  • Sunday: TBD

Who’s behind it: Robert and Erica Vanderloop family.

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Takami Sushi — Apopka

Address: 2565 Ocoee Apopka Rd., Suite A, Apopka, FL 32703

Status: Targeting early April opening.

What to expect: Full-service Japanese restaurant with sushi bar, patio, and seating for 120+ guests.

Menu highlights: Sushi, sashimi, hibachi entrées, udon, soba, curry, and bento boxes. Full bar included.

Hours:

  • Daily service planned around 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
  • Extended weekend hours expected

Who’s behind it: Yan Chen.

Article coming soon.


Koffee Sutra — Orlando

Address: 707 E. Washington St., Orlando, FL 32801

Status: Opening soon.

What to expect: Specialty coffee bar focused on global brewing methods, education, and cultural storytelling inside The Veranda.

Menu highlights: Espresso drinks, cold brew, Indian filter coffee, and rotating items like Bombay sandwiches. Coffee classes planned.

Hours:

  • Mon–Thu: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Fri: 7 a.m.–12 a.m.
  • Sat: 8 a.m.–12 a.m.
  • Sun: ~9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Ravi Gandi and Alexan Lima.

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