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6 Coming Soon Orange County Restaurants [April 15, 2026]

Here’s what you may have missed in Orange County’s restaurant news.

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Orlando, Auburndale, and Kissimmee!

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Zaza Cuban Comfort Food — Orlando International Airport

Address: 9202 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827

Status: Targeting August opening (construction underway; timeline pending buildout).

What to expect: A hybrid concept branded as Zaza Bar and Cuban Cafe. Combines full-service dining, coffee shop, bar, and grab-and-go options in a ~1,500-square-foot airport space. Built for speed and convenience with bar seating and a small dining area.

Menu highlights: Cuban sandwiches pressed to order, empanadas, cassitos, guava pastries. Full bar with mojitos, sangrias, piña coladas, plus beer, wine, and liquor. Coffee remains a core offering.

Hours: Planned daily 5 a.m.–9 p.m., with flexibility during delays.

Who’s behind it: Founder Ruben Perez, supported by CEO Luis Fernandez and longtime partner Robert Coyne.

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Culver’s — Auburndale

Address: 1921 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823

Status: Targeting Q1 2027 (pending city infrastructure completion).

What to expect: A 4,500-square-foot restaurant with dine-in seating for ~75 guests plus patio and drive-thru. Designed around Culver’s standard hospitality-focused service model.

Menu highlights: ButterBurgers, chicken and seafood, fish fry, fresh frozen custard, and Wisconsin cheese curds.

Hours: Planned Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Owner Nathan Devine (sixth location) with operator Scott Hunt managing daily operations.

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Flavors of Jamaica — Orlando

Address: 2610 S Ferncreek Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Status: Targeting early April opening (pending final approvals).

What to expect: First full-service location for the brand with ~78 indoor seats and additional outdoor seating. Moves beyond takeout into a sit-down dining experience.

Menu highlights: Oxtails, curry goat, jerk chicken, steamed fish, curry shrimp, Jamaican breakfast items like ackee and sausage. Sides include mac and cheese, rice and beans, and traditional drinks.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Owner Phillippa Myers, with support from her sons Stephen and Marcus Myers.

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Noods — Orlando

Address: 6433 Raleigh St., Orlando, FL 32835

Status: Targeting late April opening (early summer backup timeline).

What to expect: A 35-seat full-service Thai noodle restaurant with a nostalgic, homey design inspired by Bangkok street food culture.

Menu highlights: Boat noodles, street-style noodle dishes, and everyday Thai comfort food. Focus on affordability and repeat visits.

Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; մինչև 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Who’s behind it: Ponprapa Tunseeprasert and Aroonporn Puttarat, combining real estate and restaurant experience.

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Hamburger Mary’s — Kissimmee

Address: 5764 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Status: Targeting early May reopening (first or second week).

What to expect: A larger venue in Old Town with indoor/outdoor bar space, full-service dining, and entertainment-driven programming. Designed as both restaurant and nightlife destination.

Menu highlights: Burgers, wraps, salads, shepherd’s pie, and Mexican-inspired items. Brunch service and themed productions are key draws.

Hours: Expected 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily (final hours TBD).

Who’s behind it: John Paonessa and Mike Rogier, continuing the brand after 16 years in downtown Orlando.

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Milkshake Factory — Orlando

Address: 595 West Church Street, Suite K, Orlando, FL 32805

Status: Mid-April soft opening; grand opening planned for mid-May.

What to expect: Fast-casual dessert shop focused on milkshakes and house-made chocolate. Designed for grab-and-go with a strong sweets lineup.

Menu highlights: ~17 milkshake flavors including Cookie Jar, mint chocolate chip, and chocolate-dipped strawberry. Chocolate bark, cake pops, floats, and non-dairy options available.

Hours: Planned daily 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Miller Johnson IV, bringing a fourth-generation chocolatier concept from Pittsburgh into Orlando.

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