Colorado Springs Grand Opening Info (Updated February 2019)

Maybe you’re curious what they’re building at that construction site you drove by, or just want to stay up-to-date on what’s new in Colorado Springs. Here’s a list of upcoming stores and restaurants that are coming to the Springs area, with grand opening dates or projections if they are known.

If you have a tip on something new that’s coming, send it to us here!

Raising Cane’s (2 Locations)

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: N. Academy & Angora AND Powers & Barnes
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Spring | Status: Under Construction

Raising Cane’s has two locations planned so far for the Springs: one that’s under construction on the southeast corner of N. Academy and Agora Pt. and another one planned for the southwest corner of Powers and Barnes.

Burlington Coat Factory

Source:
Location: Powers and Barnes (Southwest Corner)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 March 15 | Status: Under Construction

Scheduled to open on March 15th, according to the Gazette.

Roadhouse Cinemas

Source: Website (Link)
Location: 3030 N. Nevada Ave. (In the old K-Mart building at Nevada and Fillmore)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Fall | Status: Under Construction

Twelve-screen, dine-in movie theater and entertainment complex, with a larger food and drink menu than typical theaters.

Skirted Heifer

Source:
Location: Powers and Dublin
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Spring | Status: Open for Business

Opened February 11th, 2019.

Poke Bop

Source: Website (Link)
Location: 2 New Colorado Springs Locations
Projected Opening Date: Unknown | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

This Hawaiian poke bowl chain is planning to open two new locations in Colorado Springs: one at 4707 N Academy Blvd. and another at 9 South Tejon St.

Chuy’s

Source: The Keith Corporation (Link)
Location: Highlands at Briargate: Briargate Pkwy. & Explorer Dr.
Projected Opening Date: 2018 March 26 | Status: Under Construction

As of late January 2019, the exterior seems to be nearing completion. According to Fox 21, the grand opening date is set for March 26th.

Sprig

Source: Facebook (Link)
Location: Northgate Area (7 Spectrum Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80921)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 January 21 | Status: Open for Business

Healthy, fast-casual restaurant by the creators of Till Kitchen.

USAFA Planetarium

Source: USAFA Website (Link)
Location: USAFA Academy
Projected Opening Date: 2019 March 4 | Status:

The USAFA’s planetarium has been renovated and will reopen on March 4th, with “state-of-the-art projection technology and immersive surround sound”. Shows are free; you can find the current shows on the USAFA website.

International Poke Company

Source: Facebook (Link)
Location: 122 Tracker Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Projected Opening Date: 2019 February 15 | Status: Open for Business

Official rand opening is scheduled for Friday, February 15th, with giveaways, samples, and other surprises.

YMCA at First & Main

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Location: 3035 New Center Point (First & Main Town Center)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 March 16 | Status: Under Construction

A grand opening celebration will be held on March 16th; see this post for more information. I’m not sure if March 16th is the official doors-open date or if this is just the official grand opening celebration (ie, they may open earlier).

Kinship Landing

Source: Website (Link)
Location: 421 S. Nevada
Projected Opening Date: 2020 | Status: Under Construction

Boutique hotel with “80 beds in a mix of 27 private rooms, seven suites and six shared dorms”, according to the Gazette.

The Orion and The Side Door

Source: Website (Link)
Location: 1645 S. Tejon St.
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Summer | Status: Under Construction

These new music venues will be housed in the building that was once Blue Star restaurant. The Orion is designed to hold up to 850 people, and The Side Door will be a smaller space.

Staybridge Suites

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Powers and Woodmen (Southwest Corner)
Projected Opening Date: 2020 May | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

Construction is projected to begin in April 2019.

La-Z-Boy

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: First and Main Town Center (NE Corner of Powers and N. Carefree
Projected Opening Date: 2019 May | Status: Under Construction

Going in to the former Office Max space next to Target.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Source: Reader
Location: Chestnut and Fillmore (3111 N Chestnut, Colorado Springs, CO)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 January 28 | Status: Under Construction

Lucky Dumpling by Brother Luck

Source: CS Indy (Link)
Location: 26 S. Wahsatch Ave.
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Spring | Status: Under Construction

Dim-sum restaurant by Top Chef contestant Brother Luck.

Old Navy

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Broadmoor Towne Center
Projected Opening Date: Mid-2019 | Status: Under Construction

Will be in the old Sports Authority store.

Ulta Beauty

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Broadmoor Towne Center
Projected Opening Date: Mid-2019 | Status: Under Construction

Will be house in the old Sports Authority store.

Scheels Sporting Goods

Source: Denver Channel (Link)
Location: Interquest Marketplace (Interquest and Voyager)
Projected Opening Date: 2021 | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

Huge shopping and entertainment store, with clothing and sporting goods for sale as well as a ferris wheel, aquarium, arcade games, and more.

King Soopers Marketplace

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Falcon Marketplace (Woodmen and Meridian)
Projected Opening Date: 2020 | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

Panda Express

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Falcon Marketplace (Woodmen and Meridian)
Projected Opening Date: 2020 | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

Snooze, An A.M. Eatery

Source:
Location: 7587 N Academy Blvd.
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Spring | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen

Source: Sign
Location: Powers and Barnes (Northwest Corner)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 Spring | Status: Under Construction

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Source: Sign
Location: Powers and Dublin (Southeast Corner)
Projected Opening Date: Unknown | Status: Planned/Construction Not Yet Begun

View House

Source:
Location: Woodmen and I-25 (Northeast Corner)
Projected Opening Date: 2019 | Status: Under Construction

Construction has begun but no structure is visible as of late January 2019.

Natural Grocers

Source: Natural Grocers (Link)
Location: Woodland Park
Projected Opening Date: 2019 January 23 | Status: Open for Business

The Melt

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Powers & Barnes
Projected Opening Date: Delayed/Unknown | Status:

Looks like this one is probably not happening – The Melt closed its other Colorado stores in summer 2018 (source).

Shipley Donuts

Source: Gazette (Link)
Location: Four locations yet to be announced
Projected Opening Date: 2018 | Status:

Mad Greens

Source: KKTV (Link)
Location: S. Nevada
Projected Opening Date: Unknown | Status:

I haven’t heard any news on this in awhile – wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t work out.

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Source: Sign
Location: Dublin & Marksheffel
Projected Opening Date: Unknown | Status:

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Source: Denver Post (Link)
Location: 7605 N. Academy Blvd
Projected Opening Date: 2018 Summer | Status:

Rumor: Nordstrom Rack

Source: Springs Bargains Reader
Location: Polaris Pointe
Projected Opening Date: Unknown | Status:

Rumor: TJ Maxx