South Tampa’s about to get a serious slice upgrade. SoDough Square, the Orlando-born Detroit-style pizzeria, is rolling into the neighborhood with a new shop expected to open by June, bringing its square, frico-edged pies and Detroit-style Coney dogs baked in blue-steel pans to the local late-night and takeout scene.
Timeline and confirmation
According to the Tampa Bay Times, SoDough Square is aiming to debut its South Tampa outpost by June. The piece situates the opening within the brand’s expanding Tampa Bay footprint and highlights the Detroit Rob City pie that has already made waves at the chain’s St. Petersburg location.
What the menu will look like
SoDough’s menu is built around Detroit-style squares baked in well-oiled blue-steel pans, topped with a proprietary brick-cheese blend and house red sauce. The lineup includes specialty pies such as the Detroit Rob City and Detroit Coney hot dogs, according to SoDough Square's website. The company also lists catering and multiple Florida locations, a sign that the South Tampa shop will plug into an already well-oiled operation.
Local foothold and who’s behind it
The brand has already staked out territory in the region with a North St. Pete shop at 6925 4th Street North, which opened earlier this year, as reported by St. Pete Rising. Founder Robert Bair, a Detroit native who also launched Gringos Locos and Tin & Taco in Central Florida, created SoDough in Orlando in 2022, according to ClickOrlando. "I grew up eating this pizza, and I wanted to make sure we opened restaurants that truly did my city right," Bair told St. Pete Rising.
What this means for South Tampa
For South Tampa diners, SoDough’s arrival adds a distinct Motor City twist to the neighborhood’s pizza game, widening the options for those who crave thicker, cheesier, edge-to-edge pies. The chain’s website and local coverage indicate that an official opening date, hours, and more details will be posted on SoDough’s channels as plans are finalized. Fans eager to be first in line will want to keep an eye on the brand’s pages for the formal announcement. Coverage will be updated once the exact address and any opening events are confirmed.
