New & Upcoming Businesses in Winston-Salem (Late Summer 2025)

Jacob Gauthier

August 27, 2025

From nitro coffee and pizza slabs to virtual reality and film labs, nearly a dozen new businesses have opened this summer! Check out these new & upcoming businesses in Winston-Salem (Late Summer 2025).

August 27, 2025

New Businesses

Okay Coffee

ADDRESS | 505 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem

Okay Coffee isn’t your typical coffee shop—their limited menu features cold nitro coffee drinks with hot options coming soon!

Bonus: Okay Coffee highlights mental health with events like community talks and therapy circle nights.

Low Five Analog Archive

ADDRESS | 535 N Trade St, Winston-Salem

Get your film developed at Low Five’s in-house film lab and browse their curated selection of cameras, film, vinyl records, new and used books, and VHS tapes.

Coming Soon: Co-owner Jon plans to offer black and white film development classes later this year.

Book Nook

ADDRESS | 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem

Located inside Forsyth County Central Library, this cafe from the team behind Washington Perk features a full coffee bar, grab-and-go sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Bonus: We love their drinks’ literary-themed names, like the Mr. Darcy (hazelnut black tea latte) and the Butterbeer Latte (caramel, toffee, and cinnamon).

Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia

ADDRESS | 845 S Poplar St, Winston-Salem

This new restaurant from the team behind Bobby Boy Bakeshop serves pizza slabs on fresh sourdough focaccia, plus salads, soda floats, and soft-serve ice cream.

Did You Know? Grandpa Joe’s is the first of three planned restaurants operated by Bobby Boy in the Salem Bottleworks.

Agni 2 Indian & Italian Cuisine

ADDRESS | 4926 Old Country Club Rd, Winston Salem

From the team behind Agni Indian Kitchen & Bar in Greensboro, Agni 2 offers a blend of both Indian and Italian dishes, including fusions like chicken tikka pizza!

Fun Fact: Agni 2 offers a unique combo of cultures because one of their chefs worked in Italian restaurants for over 20 years!

Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade

ADDRESS | 280 Charlois Blvd, Suite 202, Winston-Salem

Experience immersive VR with over 200 games, featuring everything from solo shooters to multiplayer escape rooms!

Did You Know? Ctrl V is the first virtual reality arcade franchise in North America.

The Gaslight on Main

ADDRESS | 126 S Main St, Suite G, Kernersville

The Gaslight on Main is a labor of love from husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Rebecca Zbiegien. The Gaslight serves New American cuisine in an elegant setting, featuring dishes like Sweet Corn Risotto and Hanger Steak.

Fun Fact: Daniel also serves as the head chef, bringing his global culinary experience to every dish.

The Pink Door

ADDRESS | 111 N Main St, Kernersville

Led by Kernersville native Montgomery Hedgecock, The Pink Door is a boutique clothing shop offering fashion for every age and body type.

Bonus: Montgomery had dreamed of opening up her own boutique since working at one in college!

Game On Brewpub

ADDRESS | 727 E Mountain St, Kernersville

Hit up Game On Brewpub for more than just drinks! The brewpub has a full arcade, complete with pinball machines, foosball, basketball, and a prize machine.

Menu: Wagyu burgers, gourmet hot dogs, pretzel sticks, onion petals, and more savory goodness.

Hummus Kabab & Grill

ADDRESS | 1555 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem

Get a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine at Hummus Kabab & Grill! Expect Middle Eastern staples like shawarma, kebabs, pita, baba ghanoush, and more.

Backstory: Egyptian friends Khaled Moustafa and Mohammed Elbahrawi opened Hummus to fill a gap in Winston-Salem’s culinary scene.

Bowl’D Up

ADDRESS | Various locations

The Bowl’D Up food truck serves six varieties of açaí bowls, such as the Carolina CoCo (coconut base with sliced kiwi) and the Dubai Dream (homemade knafeh with pistachio butter).

Fun Fact: Bowl’D Up is run by a mother-and-daughter team!

Sooooul Good Eatz & Treatz

ADDRESS | Various locations

Owned by high school sweethearts Whitney and Gevontae Hardy, the Sooooul Good food truck’s rotating menu includes soul food, hibachi, pasta, burgers, and delicious desserts.

Did You Know? Sooooul Good is a rebrand of Whitney’s business, A Sweet Escape!

Rebrands

Whiskey, Taps and Tails Saloon

ADDRESS | 6355 Jessie Ln, Clemmons

Formerly known as The Playground Golf & Sports Bar, the rebranded bar will offer an extensive whiskey selection, 20 rotating beer taps, and handcrafted cocktails.

Renovations / Moving

Campus Gas

ADDRESS | 1231 Polo Rd, Winston-Salem

At the start of August 2025, Campus Gas underwent a remodel to become a collaborative space for three businesses! Patrons can enjoy draft beers and ciders from Bull City Ciderworks, coffee and dirty sodas from The Blend, and tacos, empanadas, and burritos from Taco Theory.

Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery

NEW ADDRESS | 1312 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem

Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery has moved! Its new location features three DIY dog washes, pet food, freshly baked treats, and a retail section with 40+ vendors.

ÉTÉ Pilates

NEW ADDRESS | 826 W 4th St, Winston-Salem

ÉTÉ Pilates moves from its current location at 11 Brookstown Avenue into the 4th & Green Apartments building in September 2025. The boutique Pilates studio focuses on small group sessions and uses infrared heat to enhance calorie burn and promote detoxification.

Upcoming Businesses

The Open Studio

OPENING | September 1, 2025
ADDRESS | 210 N Main St, Unit 106, Kernersville

The Open Studio is a multipurpose event space from Christina & Griff Parrish featuring two spaces available to rent for art classes and private events.

Bonus: You might know co-owner Christina from her mural work around the Triad!

Tuscani

OPENING | September 9, 2025
ADDRESS | 450 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem

From the owners behind Sage & Salt Bistro, Tuscani will offer authentic Italian dishes featuring pasta and sauces made in-house. Tuscani is located in the former location of Six Hundred Degrees, which ceased operations on August 16, 2025.

Bonus: Co-owner Brandon is excited for diners to try the steak Florentine, a 40 oz porterhouse! Take a sneak peek at the menu.

Pleasants Provisions

OPENING | November 2025
ADDRESS | 830 W 4th St, Winston-Salem

Pleasants Provisions will be a restaurant and market located on the bottom floor of the 4th & Green Apartments building. The market will carry pantry staples and ready-made meals, while the restaurant will serve a comfort-focused menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Shinjuku Station

OPENING | Early 2026
ADDRESS | 1045 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem

This revolving sushi bar is designed to make you feel like you’re riding on one of Japan’s bullet trains! In addition to sushi rolls, Shinjuku Station features skewers, onigiri snacks, hibachi, and more. Visit their location in High Point to get a taste of what’s coming!

Bread of Heaven Soul Food

OPENING | TBD
ADDRESS | 736 S Main St, Winston-Salem

Bread of Heaven is taking over the space formerly known as The Tavern at Old Salem! The menu will feature soul food and classics from the past, like Moravian Chicken Pie.