Worth the Wait: Exciting Openings Coming to Downtown Coral Gables
From Italian Food Halls and Sourdough Pizza to Hot Pilates and a Vet Clinic for Your Pup, Downtown Coral Gables Is Having a Moment
Downtown Coral Gables has always been one of South Florida's most vibrant destinations, but what is coming next is genuinely exciting. Miracle Mile and its surrounding streets are about to welcome a wave of new businesses spanning world-class dining, casual bites, wellness, and beyond. Here is everything you need to know about what is on the way to the City Beautiful.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Imoto
Location: 100 Miracle Mile
The Buccan family has officially arrived in Coral Gables, and it brought all three of its beloved concepts along for the ride. Chef Clay Conley, the acclaimed Palm Beach chef behind Buccan and Imoto, has taken over a sprawling 10,000-square-foot space at 100 Miracle Mile, housing Buccan, the Buccan Sandwich Shop, and Imoto under one roof with 250 seats across all three concepts. Imoto is the jewel of the group: an intimate, Tokyo-inspired sushi and small plates room with its own entrance on Galiano Street, drawing on Conley's time living and cooking in Japan. If you have ever made the pilgrimage to Palm Beach just to eat here, the wait is finally over.
🍣✨ Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @imotopalmbeach
Bar Zorro
Location: 146 Giralda Ave
One of the most anticipated openings on the Coral Gables calendar, Bar Zorro is headed to Giralda Avenue and has been generating serious buzz as one of Miami's most talked-about restaurant openings this fall. Details are still unfolding, but the address alone puts it right in the heart of one of the city's most beloved pedestrian dining streets. Stay tuned because this one is going to be worth the wait.
🍹✨ Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @barzorromiami
Zuccaly
Location: 111 Palermo Ave
Downtown Coral Gables is getting its very first Italian food hall, and it is coming from the team behind Zucca, one of the neighborhood's most cherished restaurants. Da Silva Hospitality is bringing Zuccaly to an 8,000-square-foot, 200-seat space at Plaza Coral Gables, featuring six Italian stations, a market, and a full bar anchored by Italian aperitivo classics like Negronis, Americanos, and Spritzes. Corporate chef Manuel Garcia, who brings experience from Michelin-starred kitchens in France, is leading the culinary program. The design leans into a warm Tuscan palette of yellows, earthy oranges, and deep greens, with open ovens and counters at the center of the room. A Monday through Friday two-for-one happy hour is also planned. This is going to be a very good place to be.
🍝🍷 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @zuccaly.miami
Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine
Location: 127 Miracle Mile
Modern Mexican cuisine is coming to Miracle Mile with the arrival of Azul, bringing bold flavors and a fresh take on Mexican dining to Downtown Coral Gables. Details are still coming together, but the address puts it right in the thick of one of the Mile's most exciting new stretches. One to watch.
🌮 🍹 Instagram coming soon!
Moxies
Location: 93 Miracle Mile
The Canadian restaurant powerhouse known for elevated casual dining is planting its biggest Florida flag yet right on Miracle Mile. Moxies is taking over an 18,800-square-foot, two-story corner space previously occupied by Navarro Discount Pharmacy, bringing its full menu of brunch, lunch, cocktails, and dinner to the heart of Downtown Coral Gables. With successful runs in Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach already under its belt, the Coral Gables location is shaping up to be the brand's most ambitious yet. The opening is expected in late 2027, giving us just enough time to get excited.
🍽️✨ Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @moxiesusa
CASUAL EATS & QUICK BITES
Bonsai Sushi
Location: 111 Miracle Mile
Sushi lovers, take note. Bonsai Sushi, a beloved Venezuelan chain with more than 30 locations and a rapidly growing US presence, is bringing its second American outpost to Miracle Mile. The brand opened its first US restaurant in Doral, and Coral Gables is next. The signage is already up at the former Chicken Kitchen space on the Mile, and anticipation is high. A fresh, accessible sushi experience is coming, and downtown is ready for it.
🍱🎋 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @bonsaisushius
Mitch's Downtown Bagel Café
Location: 271 Alhambra Circle
New York-style bagels are finally getting their Coral Gables moment. Mitch's Downtown, the beloved elevated bagel shop and deli with a devoted following across Broward County, is opening its fifth location and first ever Miami-Dade restaurant just off Miracle Mile. The menu features house-made bagels, house-made cream cheeses, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, deli sandwiches, chicken cutlet sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, and matzo ball soup, with 28 seats inside and 16 outside for those perfect al fresco morning sessions. If you know, you know. And if you do not know yet, you are about to.
🥯☕️ Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @mitchsdowntown
Pizza Bear
Location: 1831 Ponce de León Blvd
Simple, focused, and delicious: Pizza Bear is a neighborhood pizza shop built around sourdough pies, soft serve, and a curated selection of beer and wine. No frills, no fuss, just really good pizza made the right way. Ponce de León is lucky to have it.
🍕🐻 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @pza.bear
Nu Real Food
Location: Miracle Mile, Coral Gables (Exact Location Coming Soon)
Clean eating is coming to the Mile in a major way. Nu Real Food, the fast-casual Mediterranean West Coast concept that has built a loyal following at its Midtown Miami location, is expanding to Miracle Mile with a menu built entirely around real, unprocessed ingredients with no seed oils, no fryers, and no microwaves. Think activated charcoal pita wraps, carrot waffles, vibrant bowls, and food that genuinely makes you feel as good as it tastes. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.
🥗🌿 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @nurealfoodmiami
TAP Brazilian Café
Location: 142 Giralda Ave
TAP is bringing a little taste of Brazil to Giralda Avenue, and the name says it all: Tapioca, Açaí, and Pão de Queijo, three of the most iconic foods in Brazilian cuisine, are the heart of this 100% gluten-free café concept. With locations across New York City and a Miami foothold already established in Brickell, TAP is moving into the space recently vacated by Sand'which Miami on Giralda's beloved pedestrian walkway. Expect açaí bowls, smoothies, tapioca sandwiches, egg wraps, paninis, and a whole lot of good energy.
🇧🇷🥤 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @eat_tap
16 Handles
Location: 270 Miracle Mile
The New York-born frozen yogurt institution is making its Miracle Mile debut, and it is bringing the full experience with it. 16 Handles operates on a self-serve, sold-by-weight model with 16 rotating flavors spanning frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet, and vegan oat milk options, plus more than 50 toppings to customize your cup exactly the way you want it. This will be their second Miami-Dade location and their first on the mainland, taking over the space previously occupied by Snow's Jewelers. Sweet times ahead on the Mile.
🍦🎉 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @16handles_coralgables
WELLNESS & BEYOND
Babe Hot Pilates
Location: 332 Miracle Mile
Hot pilates is coming to Miracle Mile, and it is arriving in the most fabulous way possible. Babe Hot Pilates is bringing its signature infrared heated studio to Downtown Coral Gables, where classes take place in a 95-degree pink room designed to help you sculpt, tone, and sweat in style. With a growing Miami following and a studio aesthetic that is as Instagrammable as the results, Babe Hot Pilates is the kind of addition that makes you actually want to work out. Opening summer 2026.
🔥🩷 Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @babehotpilates
Chewy Vet Care
Location: 212 Miracle Mile
Yes, even your pets get to enjoy the Miracle Mile glow-up. Chewy, the beloved online pet retailer, is opening one of its veterinary clinics right on the Mile, bringing professional, friendly vet care for dogs and cats to the heart of Downtown Coral Gables. With nearly 3,000 square feet of dedicated clinic space, Chewy Vet Care is making it easier than ever to keep your furry family members happy and healthy without leaving the neighborhood.
🐾❤️ Get a feel for their vibe on Instagram by clicking here 👉 @chewyvetcare
Downtown Coral Gables is already one of the most exciting destinations in South Florida, and this next chapter is shaping up to be its best yet. From Italian food halls and sourdough pizza to gluten-free Brazilian cafes and hot pilates studios, the City Beautiful is making room for everything. Bookmark this page and stay tuned because the Mile is just getting started.