Wake County: 5 New & Coming-Soon Restaurants

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s fresh and what’s next across Wake County.
Canasta’s Chicken opened today in Wake Forest; the rest are on deck with inspections and soft-opening dates to come.

Now Open (as of 12/19/25)

Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken Spot Open in Wake Forest

Canasta's Chicken, a brand from the Richmond, VA area, officially made their debut in Wake Forest today, per a Facebook post.

Address: 911 Gateway Commons Cir, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

Peruvian rotisserie chicken, line-style ordering with dine-in table service. Real charcoal on the grill and marinades sourced from Peru give the signature flavor.

Opened today (Dec 19, 2025).

Hours (expected): Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Coming Soon

East-Coast Deli Opening in Cary from Local Caterer

Pastrami Tom’s Deli & Grill is aiming for the week of Christmas, pending final inspections.

Address: 312 W Chatham St, Suites 103–104, Cary, NC 27511.

Concept: Fast-casual East Coast–style deli; order at counter, food run to table in ~5–6 minutes. Targeting week of Christmas pending final inspections.

Winter hours planned: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; closed Sun.

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Hashtag India Expanding from Texas to NC

The popular fast casual and playful Indian concept is developing their first location in North Carolina in Cary.

Address: 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511.

Concept: Fast-casual, halal Indian concept aiming to open before Christmas. Light cosmetic refresh and new branding; details on dishes to come.

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Halal Deli + Minimart Targeting Jan 1 in Cary

Laziz Fry & Buy is planning a Jan 1 soft opening, bringing fully cooked meals along with Southeast Asian groceries and goods.

Address: 1200 Gathering Park Cir, Suite 104, Cary, NC 27519.

Overview: Blends a New York-style halal deli with a neighborhood convenience store and South Asian spices.

Progress: Build-out and permits are underway; date remains permit-dependent.
Planned hours: Sun–Thu 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri–Sat 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Coffee Shop With Disability-Forward Hiring Planned in Zebulon

Branches Coffee Co. is opening in Zebulon with a mission beyond good coffee. They aim to hire staff with disabilities to prepare them with workplace training.

Address: 130 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597 (former Zem’s).

Overview: Cozy couches, table and bar seating; mission includes training and employing people with disabilities.

Timeline: targeting Q1 2026.

Planned hours: Tue–Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; shorter Sun; closed Mon.

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