New & Upcoming Openings in Winston-Salem (Winter 2026)

A half dozen new restaurants, an indie bookstore, and more businesses coming in the next few months — check out these new & upcoming openings in Winston-Salem (Winter 2026)!

February 9, 2026

New Openings

Noodle Ju’B

ADDRESS | 845 S Poplar St, Winston-Salem

From the team behind Bobby Boy comes Noodle Ju’b, a noodle counter serving up house-made noodles and fresh, flavorful broth! It’s the third spot to open at Salem Bottleworks, joining Bobby Boy’s second location and Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia.

Istanbul Gyro & Burger

ADDRESS | 216 W 4th St, Winston-Salem

This family-owned restaurant brings authentic Turkish flavors to downtown Winston-Salem! Enjoy chicken and lamb döner — a popular Turkish street food — along with juicy burgers, fresh salads, and a sweet lineup of desserts.

Pleasants Provisions

ADDRESS | 830 W 4th St, Winston-Salem

Expect delicious Southeast Asian-inspired dishes like beef katsu curry and Thai chicken laab at this small, classy restaurant. There’s also a market section stocked with everyday staples and take-home meals!

Cozumel Seafood & Mexican Kitchen

ADDRESS | 6412 Sessions Ct, Clemmons

Bright decor, massive margaritas, and lively mariachi nights — Cozumel is a must-visit destination! Their extensive menu features everything from classic Mexican favorites to fresh seafood like ceviche, shrimp, and lobster tails. Don’t forget to try the churros!

U Bowl

ADDRESS | 5257 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem

Create custom Asian bowls and enjoy appetizers like pan-fried dumplings and crispy sesame balls. With a cozy vibe and counter-service setup, U Bowl is perfect for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or easy takeout night.

Bread of Heaven

ADDRESS | 736 S Main St, Winston-Salem

Bread of Heaven brings a fresh concept to the former Old Salem Tavern! Dig into soul food favorites, enjoy classic Moravian dishes, and finish your meal with a scoop of ice cream.

Taqueria Luciano’s

ADDRESS | 723 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem

This beloved Mexican restaurant opened its second location in Mojito’s former space! Enjoy the same authentic Mexican eats offered at the first location, plus new Venezuelan dishes like arepas and hallacas.

Bricks & Minifigs

ADDRESS | 3272 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem

Bricks & Minifigs is a treasure trove of new and pre-loved LEGO sets, minifigures, and bulk bricks! This is the third Triad location and a must-visit for builders of all ages.

• Bonus: Have LEGO items you don’t need anymore? You can sell them to Bricks & Minifigs!

Main & Mountain Bookstore

ADDRESS | 103 N Main St, Kernersville

Owner Danielle has turned a new page on the space formerly occupied by Byrdhouse Books! This cozy bookstore hosts events like monthly book clubs, author meet & greets, and craft nights.

Bin Depot

ADDRESS | 3800 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem

Get ready for extreme savings! This discount store carries items from retailers such as HomeGoods, Costco, and Target. You can expect fresh inventory every Friday and daily price drops.

Rebrands

Clutch Coffee Bar

ADDRESSES | 5709 University Parkway and 289 S Stratford Road

Clutch Coffee Bar has been acquired by Dutch Bros! All locations are temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen as Dutch Bros shops; reopening dates have not yet been announced.

Davie Tavern

ADDRESS | 5279 US HWY 158, Advance

Local restaurateur Adam Andrews (Young Cardinal Cafe and Jeffrey Adams) is the new owner of Davie Tavern! Andrews refreshed the space with an upscale-casual vibe and reworked the menu, which now includes fan favorites from his other restaurants.

Relocations

The Canvas Cake Studio

NEW ADDRESS | 205 S Stratford St, Winston-Salem (The Towers Plaza)

The cake decorating studio’s new location features a revamped DIY studio, a bakery counter, and a choose-your-toppings cupcake bar!

Upcoming Openings

Qatar Specialty Coffee

OPENING | February 15, 2026
ADDRESS | 6311 Stadium Dr, Clemmons

This isn’t your typical coffee shop! Qatar uses coffee beans from Yemen, which are naturally rich with fruit and chocolate notes. Expect espresso drinks, matcha, frappes, and Yemeni specialties like qishir (coffee husks brewed with ginger and cinnamon).

EPOCA

OPENING | March 21, 2026
ADDRESS | 107 W 4th St, Winston-Salem

This upcoming vintage and décor shop from interior designer Lauren Hanson briefly opened in December before temporarily closing to prepare the store for its grand opening.

Windsor Dalton Designs

OPENING | March 2026
ADDRESS | 642 N Cherry Street, Winston-Salem

Local designer Windsor Dalton is opening his own showroom! The space will feature curated furniture, lighting, textiles, antiques, and more.

Dill Dinkers

OPENING | May / June 2026
ADDRESS | 3208 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem

This indoor pickleball club from locals Lori and Scott Dixon will feature 10 reservation-based pickleball courts open to both members and non-members!

• Bonus: Members will enjoy lower court fees, early booking access, and free use of the ball machine.

Viva Barista Cafe

OPENING | TBA
ADDRESS | 229 W 5th St, Winston-Salem

Taking over the former Crooked Tail Cat Cafe, this family-owned coffee shop will feature house-roasted beans, a bright and roomy interior, and even a combo ping-pong/pool table!

• Bonus: Ricky, a high school senior, will roast the beans and run the cafe!

Shinjuku Station

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

This revolving sushi bar is designed to make you feel like you’re riding on a bullet train! In addition to sushi rolls, Shinjuku Station features skewers, onigiri snacks, hibachi, and more.

• Pro Tip: Visit their location in High Point to get a taste of what’s coming!

Cinco Modern Mexican Cuisine & Lounge

OPENING | TBA
ADDRESS | 206 Harvey St, Winston-Salem

Cinco Modern Mexican is replacing the former Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe, which closed in 2024. More details to come!

Blue Skies Creamery

OPENING | TBA
ADDRESS | 116 N Main St, Kernersville

After operating as a food truck since 2023, Blue Skies Creamery is opening a brick-and-mortar location!

• Pro Tip: Help the owners decide what to serve at the new shop by taking their survey!

Miam Breakfast House

OPENING | TBA
ADDRESS | 3260 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

This will be the upscale breakfast spot’s fourth location in the Triad! Expect all your classic breakfast dishes: omelets, Benedicts, pancakes, skillets, avocado toast, and more. They even serve a gluten-free pancake and waffle!

Qatra Specialty Coffee

Check out even more openings from last year!