Chicago‑born Potbelly will open its first Jacksonville shop May 5 at Deerwood Village, with a May 16 grand‑opening giveaway and plans for more Northeast Florida locations.

St. Johns County ordered a popular St. Augustine food-truck hub closed; the owner vows to fight to keep vendors operating. A rehearing is set for May 13.

Michael’s St. Augustine marked its 20th year and picked up a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence after relocating to the Hyatt Place in Vilano Beach. The move expanded the restaurant’s wine library and tasting options.

Grumpy's posted steady Q1 sales gains and franchisees are preparing a Fleming Island restaurant that would be its sixth Northeast Florida location.

Plan‑review paperwork and business filings suggest Acai‑Licious is preparing a second Jacksonville location on Jammes Road. Owners have not set an opening date.

EggBred plans a May opening at 56 St. George Street, bringing egg-forward sandwiches and brunch staples to St. Augustine’s Historic District.

Bronx House Pizza has begun a Jax Beach buildout as the New York‑style chain targets 30 stores across Northeast Florida.

A new Riverside coffee shop called Cafecito plans to serve premium Japanese matcha and locally roasted coffee as it aims to boost daytime activity on King Street.

Ellianos Coffee is bringing a café‑style shop and single‑lane drive‑thru to 3465 U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, with franchisee Mike Soares targeting a Labor Day opening. The location will be the brand's first end‑cap café in Florida.

After nearly a decade on St. Johns Ave, Ale Pie House will reopen at 1580 Wells Rd in Orange Park around mid‑May, and owners say the menu and hours will stay the same.

Blackberry Creamery & Cafe is converting the former Rally's lot at 5615 Normandy Blvd into a fenced food-trailer park serving ice cream, lemonade and rotating vendors.

The Harvest at 17 King Street will reopen May 1 as 17 King, a wine-focused spot offering tastings, retail bottles, dinner and nightly music.

Avolta (parent to HMSHost) won a 15-year concession to open Oak & Ocean Food Hall in JAX’s Concourse B, mixing local favorites and national chains when the concourse opens in December 2026.