All the new chain restaurants calling Orlando home in 2024

By on Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 2:31 pm

While Orlando's homegrown eateries get most of the spotlight, the city remains a hotspot for chains both big and small.

Just this year, new fast-food and sit-down dining chains have graced Central Florida foodies' palates and even more are on their way. Barbecue, teppanyaki, drive-thru coffee, burgers and poke are just some of the newest additions to our culinary lineup.

Here are all the chains that have made Orlando home so far in 2024, and all the ones that have promised to make their way here before the year ends.
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Poke Burri 12615 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden Dual concept Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles, an Atlanta-born Japanese restaurant, has opened in Orlando. The menu features customizable sushi in unconventional forms — think sushi pizza, sushi burritos, sushi donuts and sushi corn dogs. (As well as poke bowls, for the less adventurous among us.) The Lifting Noodles side of the equation features plenty of specialty and build-your-own ramen options. This location also has a full bar and offers various teas and beverages.
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Poke Burri

12615 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden
Dual concept Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles, an Atlanta-born Japanese restaurant, has opened in Orlando. The menu features customizable sushi in unconventional forms — think sushi pizza, sushi burritos, sushi donuts and sushi corn dogs. (As well as poke bowls, for the less adventurous among us.) The Lifting Noodles side of the equation features plenty of specialty and build-your-own ramen options. This location also has a full bar and offers various teas and beverages.
Fatburger 1713 Future Way, Celebration Loved by West Coast pop culture icons and fast foodies alike, Los Angeles-based eatery Fatburger made its Orlando debut earlier this year. Predominantly located on the West Coast, Fatburger is known for its classic burgers, chili cheese dogs and loving lyrical mentions from icons like Ice Cube, Notorious B.I.G. and the Beastie Boys.
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Fatburger

1713 Future Way, Celebration
Loved by West Coast pop culture icons and fast foodies alike, Los Angeles-based eatery Fatburger made its Orlando debut earlier this year. Predominantly located on the West Coast, Fatburger is known for its classic burgers, chili cheese dogs and loving lyrical mentions from icons like Ice Cube, Notorious B.I.G. and the Beastie Boys.
Taffer's Tavern 9101 International Drive, Orlando Taffer’s Tavern, a full-service restaurant and bar concept by Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer, is coming to Orlando’s International Drive this winter. The new outpost, which will be the chain’s very first Florida location, will offer signature drinks, comfort food and tavern classics, and an "inviting and warm ambience."
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Taffer's Tavern

9101 International Drive, Orlando
Taffer’s Tavern, a full-service restaurant and bar concept by Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer, is coming to Orlando’s International Drive this winter. The new outpost, which will be the chain’s very first Florida location, will offer signature drinks, comfort food and tavern classics, and an "inviting and warm ambience."
City Barbeque 108 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park Opened this summer for the first time in Florida, City Barbeque specializes in classics like pulled pork sandwiches, beef brisket, ribs and even fried pickles. The chain's claim to fame is that it smokes everything it serves itself, with the help of on-site smokers that run 24 hours a day at each location.
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City Barbeque

108 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park
Opened this summer for the first time in Florida, City Barbeque specializes in classics like pulled pork sandwiches, beef brisket, ribs and even fried pickles. The chain's claim to fame is that it smokes everything it serves itself, with the help of on-site smokers that run 24 hours a day at each location.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice 431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando Jeremiah's Italian Ice will soon scoop its way the Lake Eola area with a new outpost on its way soon, set to take the former space of Pop Parlour. Cold treats like Italian ice, "jelati" and soft ice cream (plus all the indulgent toppings) will be on standby for those strolls through downtown.
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice

431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando
Jeremiah's Italian Ice will soon scoop its way the Lake Eola area with a new outpost on its way soon, set to take the former space of Pop Parlour. Cold treats like Italian ice, "jelati" and soft ice cream (plus all the indulgent toppings) will be on standby for those strolls through downtown.
Hot as Rice Japanese Kitchen 729 N. Mills Ave., Orlando A Japanese teppanyaki concept akin to the wildly popular Pepper Lunch (which is also slated to open this year in the city) will tender their do-it-yourself dishes on the site of the now-demolished 7-Eleven near the intersection of Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive.
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Hot as Rice Japanese Kitchen

729 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
A Japanese teppanyaki concept akin to the wildly popular Pepper Lunch (which is also slated to open this year in the city) will tender their do-it-yourself dishes on the site of the now-demolished 7-Eleven near the intersection of Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive.
Ellianos Coffee 2592 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City Look for Lake City-based chain Ellianos Coffee to open in Winter Springs before the end of this year. The double-sided drive-thru-only shop specializes in all things caffeinated and quick.
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Ellianos Coffee

2592 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City
Look for Lake City-based chain Ellianos Coffee to open in Winter Springs before the end of this year. The double-sided drive-thru-only shop specializes in all things caffeinated and quick.
Zen Dumpling 423 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando Zen Dumpling, the Jacksonville-based restaurant specializing in soup dumplings, fluffy pan-fried bao and boba tea, will open a location later this fall in the old Moe's Southwest Grill space in Waterford Lakes.
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Zen Dumpling

423 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando
Zen Dumpling, the Jacksonville-based restaurant specializing in soup dumplings, fluffy pan-fried bao and boba tea, will open a location later this fall in the old Moe's Southwest Grill space in Waterford Lakes.
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream 120 Independence Lane, Maitland Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream opened its Maitland shop in early June, sharing unique homemade ice cream flavors. With a menu that changes monthly, Kelly’s is sure to have flavors to appease even the pickiest of ice cream lovers.
Photo via Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream/Facebook

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream

120 Independence Lane, Maitland
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream opened its Maitland shop in early June, sharing unique homemade ice cream flavors. With a menu that changes monthly, Kelly’s is sure to have flavors to appease even the pickiest of ice cream lovers.
Hui Lau Shan 831 N. Mills Ave., Orlando An Orlando outpost of Hong Kong-based dessert chain Hui Lau Shan is expected to open later this fall. The shop, with locations all over the world, specializes in all things mango and all things sweet.
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Hui Lau Shan

831 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
An Orlando outpost of Hong Kong-based dessert chain Hui Lau Shan is expected to open later this fall. The shop, with locations all over the world, specializes in all things mango and all things sweet.
Talkin' Tacos 400 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland Talkin’ Tacos, the all-halal Mexican taqueria out of South Florida, opened shop in the old Pita Mediterranean Street Food space in Maitland. Talkin’ Tacos also has a location in SoDo at 3123 S. Orange Ave.
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Talkin' Tacos

400 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Talkin’ Tacos, the all-halal Mexican taqueria out of South Florida, opened shop in the old Pita Mediterranean Street Food space in Maitland. Talkin’ Tacos also has a location in SoDo at 3123 S. Orange Ave.
Crush Yard 7840 W. Irlo Bronson Highway, Orlando The Charleston-based pickleball "eatertainment" venue Crush Yard will open toward the end of the year near Disney. In addition to indoor pickleball courts, the boob-tube-heavy space will house a modern restaurant plating "elevated comfort food" and will offer 36 beers on tap as well as wine and cocktails.
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Crush Yard

7840 W. Irlo Bronson Highway, Orlando
The Charleston-based pickleball "eatertainment" venue Crush Yard will open toward the end of the year near Disney. In addition to indoor pickleball courts, the boob-tube-heavy space will house a modern restaurant plating "elevated comfort food" and will offer 36 beers on tap as well as wine and cocktails.
Raising Cane’s 100 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park The Louisiana-style chicken finger purveyor earlier this year announced it will open its first three Central Florida locations in 2024. Raising Cane’s opened its first Orlando location Nov. 7 not far from Walt Disney World. Now, we're waiting on the next spot coming to Winter Park and set to open Sept. 12.
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Raising Cane’s

100 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park
The Louisiana-style chicken finger purveyor earlier this year announced it will open its first three Central Florida locations in 2024. Raising Cane’s opened its first Orlando location Nov. 7 not far from Walt Disney World. Now, we're waiting on the next spot coming to Winter Park and set to open Sept. 12.
Rainbow Cone TBA Founded in 1926, Rainbow Cone specializes in their "world-famous" five-flavor "Rainbow Cone," which features orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), strawberry and chocolate flavors "sliced" on top of each other. The menu also boasts a variety of sundaes, cakes, doughnuts and milkshakes. The company did not give any specifics on exactly where or when the new Florida locations will debut.
Photo via Rainbow Cone/Facebook

Rainbow Cone

TBA
Founded in 1926, Rainbow Cone specializes in their "world-famous" five-flavor "Rainbow Cone," which features orange sherbet, pistachio, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), strawberry and chocolate flavors "sliced" on top of each other. The menu also boasts a variety of sundaes, cakes, doughnuts and milkshakes. The company did not give any specifics on exactly where or when the new Florida locations will debut.
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop TBA This “zero human interaction” automat-style restaurant announced its upcoming Orlando location back in fall 2021 and, although it hasn’t released an official opening date yet, we’re hanging onto that “coming soon” plastered on its site. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop offers 32 varieties of dumplings, including traditional and not-so-traditional dumplings, like vegan cheeseburger, peanut butter and jelly, and cheese pizza.
Photo via Brooklyn Dumpling Shop/Facebook

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

TBA
This “zero human interaction” automat-style restaurant announced its upcoming Orlando location back in fall 2021 and, although it hasn’t released an official opening date yet, we’re hanging onto that “coming soon” plastered on its site. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop offers 32 varieties of dumplings, including traditional and not-so-traditional dumplings, like vegan cheeseburger, peanut butter and jelly, and cheese pizza.
Mochibae 2100 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando Mochibae, offering Japanese mochi doughnuts and Korean hot dogs, has opened a second area location at Super Oriental Market plaza.
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Mochibae

2100 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Mochibae, offering Japanese mochi doughnuts and Korean hot dogs, has opened a second area location at Super Oriental Market plaza.
Pepper Lunch TBA Pepper Lunch — a teppanyaki concept where customers grill their own meats and veggies on an iron griddle — is headed to Orlando in 2024. On offer at the restaurant are steaks, curry rice dishes, teriyaki and even pasta. The chain prides itself on diners being able to get in, cook their meal, chow down and head back out the door in 20 minutes (if they so choose) with a price point under $20.
Photo courtesy Pepper Lunch

Pepper Lunch

TBA
Pepper Lunch — a teppanyaki concept where customers grill their own meats and veggies on an iron griddle — is headed to Orlando in 2024. On offer at the restaurant are steaks, curry rice dishes, teriyaki and even pasta. The chain prides itself on diners being able to get in, cook their meal, chow down and head back out the door in 20 minutes (if they so choose) with a price point under $20.
Parlor Doughnuts 2912 Edgewater Drive, Orlando Indiana-based Parlor Doughnuts is now slinging its signature layered doughnuts and homey atmosphere in Orlando. The craft doughnut and coffee chain sets itself apart with its specialty layered dough technique and unique flavors like French toast, turtle cheesecake and "Dreamsicle."
Photo via Parlor Doughnuts/Facebook

Parlor Doughnuts

2912 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
Indiana-based Parlor Doughnuts is now slinging its signature layered doughnuts and homey atmosphere in Orlando. The craft doughnut and coffee chain sets itself apart with its specialty layered dough technique and unique flavors like French toast, turtle cheesecake and "Dreamsicle."
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls 2 S. Orange Ave., Orlando Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, the Maryland-based chain, will serve both Maine- and Connecticut-style lobster rolls from the former Embassy Irish Bar space downtown.
Photo via Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls/Facebook

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

2 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, the Maryland-based chain, will serve both Maine- and Connecticut-style lobster rolls from the former Embassy Irish Bar space downtown.

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