Here Are the Restaurants Opening in Florida [Oct. 2025]

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Here Are the Restaurants Opening in Florida [Oct. 2025]
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Here's a list of coming soon restaurants. Business Debut spoke with each business owner and confirmed the details.


Riko’s Pizza — Naples

Address: 8710 Addison Pl Dr, Naples, FL 34119.
Opening: October 29 at 4 p.m.


Tavern-style “bar pies,” wings baked in the oven, salad pizzas, sliders, and a full bar in ~3,500 square feet with ~120 seats inside, 20 bar stools, and 20–30 on the patio. Hours: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sun 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Links: Website (Riko’s Pizza) · Read the article


Baran Café — Jacksonville

Address: 3546 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246.
Opening: Early January (pending custom furniture/fixtures).


Mediterranean & Middle Eastern lounge with falafel, shawarma, kebabs, teas, and a hookah lounge; ~100 seats with bar and floor seating; late-night hours daily, 4:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.

Links: Read the article


It’s In The DNA Coffee — Jacksonville

Address: 2105 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204.
Opening: Targeting Nov. 6 (backup Nov. 13).


18 seats inside, 15 outside; specialty coffee, crepes, breakfast sandwiches, open-faced toasts, Japanese iced-drip cold brew; family-run with local plant partner Ray of Sunshine. Hours: Tue–Sun 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Big Nick’s BBQ — Cape Coral

Address: 4720 SE 9th Pl, Ste 200, Cape Coral, FL 33904.
Opening: Targeting December 2025 at The Cove at 47th Street.


Counter-service barbecue hall with sliced-to-order brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ribs, a smash burger, scratch sides and desserts; adding beer and wine; ~48 seats including a large patio. Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (kitchen until 9 p.m.; Sundays close an hour earlier).

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Old Havana Cafe — Stuart

Address: 2225 S.E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996.
Opening: On or around Nov. 22.


Fast-casual Miami-style Cuban café (counter-service) with 30–40 seats across ~1,400 sq. ft.; pastelitos, croquettes, Cuban sandwiches, signature mojo, and “90 years of Cuban tradition in one bite.” Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Merveilleuse Crepe & Coffee Shop — Destin

Address: 981 US-98 Unit 4, Destin, FL 32541.
Opening: Early December.


Crepes (signature and build-your-own), waffles, coffee and cold drinks; 20–24 seats in a cozy setting with plans for a small dessert case. Initial hours 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (may extend to 10 p.m.).

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Potbelly Sandwich Works — Orlando & Winter Park

Addresses:
• 5455 Gateway Village Cir, Unit 100, Orlando, FL 32812 (opens Nov. 18)
• 1003 S. Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (mid-December)


Chicago-born sandwich shop with ~55–58 seats per unit; warm, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads, and catering; daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Links: Read the article


Hazel’s Cabo Rico — Kissimmee

Address: 5403 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (Food Truck Haven).
Opening: November 14, 2025.


Stationary food truck blending Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican flavors with family-run team; hours Wed–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri–Sun 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.; closed Monday.

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Morning Pour — St. Petersburg

Address: 1701 18th Ave S, Ste 2, St. Petersburg, FL 33712.
Opening: November 1 (grand opening 9 a.m.–2 p.m.).


Community-driven coffee shop with espresso drinks, teas, refreshers, baked goods, Wi-Fi, and on-site printing; ~500 sq. ft., 10–12 seats inside plus a small patio. Daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Links: Website · Instagram · Read the article


Olive Eats — Sarasota

Address: 2801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234.
Opening: November 8.


50-seat, full-service Mediterranean spot near Ringling College; falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, shawarma, kebabs, scratch-made breads, desserts, and potential Friday lunch buffet. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Sun.

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Fuse Frozen Co. — St. Augustine (Franchise)

Address: 7474 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 102, St. Augustine, FL 32095.
Opening: Targeting February 2026.


Self-serve desserts with frozen yogurt, Italian gelato, frozen custard, and sorbet; 8–10 rotating flavors with four signature staples; typical footprint ~1,000–1,500 sq. ft.

Links: Read the article


Morning Munch — Port St. Lucie

Address: 10764 U.S. Rte 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
Opening: Targeting Nov. 21 (fallback after Thanksgiving).


New England-inspired breakfast sandwiches on house-baked Portuguese and Kaiser rolls, pastries, Farmer Brothers coffee program, and limited seating; Tue–Sun 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Mon.

Links: Facebook · Read the article