New Kenosha business, restaurant openings you may have missed in 2025
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An architect's rendering of the First Watch restaurant opened by the Florida-based chain on Green Bay Road in Kenosha in November.
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Patrons are seen enjoying their meals at Grill House, 3905 52nd St., on Sept. 11 in Kenosha. Grill House specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and also offers both gluten-free and vegetarian options.
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General manager Kaitlynn Curtiss (left) and regional manager Scott Vernezze (right) are excited to see Tropical Smoothie open in Somers.
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The Duck Donuts staff stands in their newly opened Kenosha location during their soft opening on Nov. 14. From left are Cornelio Murguia, Laurel Gigliotti, Satish Patel, Maylia Anguiano, Alyssa Lash and Logan Powers.
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Green Tea Chinese, a new restaurant on 52nd Street, offers online ordering, delivery through third-party services and a drive-thru .
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Kenosha Coffee Roasters, 1106 55th St., is near the train station and other Downtown attractions.
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Red Apple Restaurant is a family business. From left are Deja Jones, Vana Ilazi, Serena Mahmudi, Vlora Ilazi and Victoria Navarro.
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Allie Villalobos doesn't have plans to open a brick-and-mortar store for her business Sipsters, but she hopes to own three drink trailers by the end of 2026, like this one.
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Southport Smoothies, owned by Hold My Beer co-owners Luke and Meghan Faulkner, has been open for “soft opening” days since June 14. The new business features smoothies, refreshers and paninis.
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Yogi’s Pud’N officially opened for business in Kenosha on Saturday, Oct. 4, following a grand opening event with local politicians and community leaders on Friday, Oct. 3.
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Mecca Mixed Martial Arts opened its doors Aug. 4 at the Kenosha Trade Park, 7600 75th St., and demand has been so strong they moved this week to a bigger location within the same business park.
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Tamara Zagurski said she and Michael Goffman bonded over their love of vintage items. After opening Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods at 5000 Seventh Ave. in Kenosha in June, they have since added a second pop-up location, and an indoor coffee bar.
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Cris and Mario Saldano prepared for Soundbar Musick’s grand opening in Downtown Kenosha on Nov. 15, which featured local artists including Terry Peterson, a guitarist and member of Triad.
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Revival Room Resale owners Sydney Vankammen, left, and Madelyn Filippello stand at their new storefront in Kenosha.
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Josie Ruffalo, co-owner of Urban Tails Pet Grooming Co., has plans to expand the doggie daycare.
Cris and Mario Saldana are opening Soundbar Musick Cafe, a two-room venue where espresso mornings transition into evenings filled with live performances, conversation and creative energy.
When he was a student at Reuther High School, Trevor Brooks used to sit in front of the building located at 1106 55th St. to relax and even ponder the site’s origins and what it used to be.
Grill House, 3905 52nd St., opened in January, but even before that, Bassam Shahin knew that they needed to change the impression of the business for the restaurant to succeed.
Allie Villalobos has built a presence throughout Kenosha, as she travels through her mobile trailer serving up specialty drinks. Her newest business venture Sipsters is at the Kenosha HarborMarket.
Patrons are seen enjoying their meals at Grill House, 3905 52nd St., on Sept. 11 in Kenosha. Grill House specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and also offers both gluten-free and vegetarian options.
The Duck Donuts staff stands in their newly opened Kenosha location during their soft opening on Nov. 14. From left are Cornelio Murguia, Laurel Gigliotti, Satish Patel, Maylia Anguiano, Alyssa Lash and Logan Powers.
Allie Villalobos doesn't have plans to open a brick-and-mortar store for her business Sipsters, but she hopes to own three drink trailers by the end of 2026, like this one.
Southport Smoothies, owned by Hold My Beer co-owners Luke and Meghan Faulkner, has been open for “soft opening” days since June 14. The new business features smoothies, refreshers and paninis.
Yogi’s Pud’N officially opened for business in Kenosha on Saturday, Oct. 4, following a grand opening event with local politicians and community leaders on Friday, Oct. 3.
Mecca Mixed Martial Arts opened its doors Aug. 4 at the Kenosha Trade Park, 7600 75th St., and demand has been so strong they moved this week to a bigger location within the same business park.
Tamara Zagurski said she and Michael Goffman bonded over their love of vintage items. After opening Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods at 5000 Seventh Ave. in Kenosha in June, they have since added a second pop-up location, and an indoor coffee bar.
Cris and Mario Saldano prepared for Soundbar Musick’s grand opening in Downtown Kenosha on Nov. 15, which featured local artists including Terry Peterson, a guitarist and member of Triad.