Portillo’s Opening in Kennesaw
Portillo’s, the iconic Chicago street food restaurant, is bringing its first Georgia location to 790 Cobb Place Boulevard in Kennesaw, in the former On The Border location. Since its humble beginnings in 1963, when founder Dick Portillo opened “The Dog House” in Villa Park, IL, this legendary brand has become synonymous with Chicago-style cuisine.
The Kennesaw location will offer Portillo’s signature menu items, including Italian beef sandwiches, slow-roasted for four hours and served on freshly baked French bread, and their iconic Chicago-style hot dogs “dragged through the garden” with classic toppings. Guests can also enjoy a slice of their homemade chocolate cake or the decadent chocolate cake shake. Read more about the Portillo’s Opening in Kennesaw…
Portillo’s
790 Cobb Pl Blvd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Portillos.com | Menu
While many news outlets have reported that the new Portillo’s will be located within Town Center at Cobb mall, we can confirm that the new Portillo’s location will be at 790 Cobb Place Boulevard, as reported above. Read more…
Paris Baguette is set to open a new location in Kennesaw at Town Center Plaza, located between Okiboru and BioLife in the T. J. Maxx and HomeGoods shopping center. This French-inspired bakery café with South Korean roots aims to bring its signature pastries, cakes, and breads to the heart of Kennesaw. Known for using high-quality ingredients and baking fresh on-site, Paris Baguette combines a warm, inviting atmosphere with expertly crafted baked goods.
Paris Baguette
425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Ste 4020
Kennesaw, GA 30144
ParisBaguette.com | Menu | Facebook | Instagram
As mentioned above, Okiboru House of Tsukemen is bringing a unique twist to traditional ramen, introducing Kennesaw to the art of Tsukemen, or “dipping ramen.” Unlike classic ramen, the noodles are served separately from the broth, allowing diners to dip each bite for a perfect balance of flavor. Okiboru’s noodles are made fresh in-house using a special recipe, and the broth is slow-cooked to achieve a rich consistency ideal for dipping. Known for its quality, Okiboru’s LA location even earned a spot on the prestigious MICHELIN Bib Gourmand List in 2019, making it a top choice for ramen lovers in the area.
Okiboru House of Tsukemen
425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Ste 4030
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Okiboru.com | Menu | Facebook
Bonnin’s Bakery, located at 4200 Wade Green Road, opened on September 24, 2024, and offers a variety of French-inspired baked goods. Run by pastry chef William Bonnin, who brings over a decade of experience from working across France and abroad, the bakery features handcrafted treats like croissants, crêpes, beignets, baguette, brioche, and more. The breakfast and lunch menu includes sandwiches, hot dishes like Croque Monsieur and Quiche Lorraine, and a selection of sides, bringing a taste of France to Kennesaw.
Bonnin’s Bakery
4200 Wade Green Road, Suite 136
Kennesaw, 30144 GA
(678) 996-4003
BonninsBakery.com | Menu | Instagram | Facebook
JINYA Ramen Bar opened on November 7, 2024, bringing its authentic Japanese ramen experience to the area. Founded by Tomo Takahashi in Tokyo in 2000, JINYA Ramen Bar is known for its rich, slow-simmered broths and perfectly textured noodles. Inspired by his father’s restaurant in Japan, Tomo created JINYA to offer delicious, reasonably priced ramen that honors traditional Japanese flavors. The new Kennesaw location will continue this legacy, offering a taste of Japan to our growing local food scene.
The new JINYA Ramen Bar location is just six doors down from Boru Ramen Noodle & Poke Bar. This area is becoming a ramen hotspot, with the adjacent Esplanade at Cobb shopping center also hosting Revolving Sushi Factory and 3+3 Lanzhou Ramen, both of which serve ramen, and the soon to open Okiboru in the Town Center Plaza shopping center.
JINYA Ramen Bar
440 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 30
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 835-4692
JinyaRamenBar.com/locations/Kennesaw
The Baked Bear
Founded by childhood friends Rob Robbins and Shane Stanger in Pacific Beach, Ca, The Baked Bear specializes in custom ice cream sandwiches. The shop offers over a dozen freshly baked cookies and ice cream flavors, allowing guests to mix and match cookies or brownies with their favorite ice cream filling. Customers can further customize their sandwiches with toppings or opt to have them warmed up. The Baked Bear also features rotating cookie-of-the-month flavors, seasonal ice cream, and other fun treats like sundaes and Bear Bowls.
The Baked Bear
440 Ernest Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 32
Kennesaw, Georgia 30133
TheBakedBear.com
4.0 Ice Cream & Drinks is set to open a new location in Kennesaw. Known for its creative bubble teas, ice cream flavors, and other refreshing drinks, 4.0 Ice Cream & Drinks will be a welcome new addition for dessert lovers. This will be the second location for this bubble tea store, with the original store located in the H Mart shopping center in Doraville.
4.0 Ice Cream & Drinks
440 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 12
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Savage Pizza, known for its superhero-themed décor and specialty pizzas, opened in Kennesaw on August 24, 2024. The pizzeria has been a staple in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta for over 20 years, combining a retro atmosphere with gourmet flavors.
Savage Pizza
2615 George Busbee Pkwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 909-6315
SavagePizza.com
Q Korean BBQ and Revolving Sushi
Q Korean BBQ and Revolving Sushi, which opened in July of 2023, offers a unique dining experience combining an all-you-can-eat Korean steakhouse with conveyor-belt sushi. In addition to the BBQ and sushi, the restaurant provides banchan, a Korean table spread featuring more than a dozen options, and of course plenty of rice.
Q Korean BBQ and Revolving Sushi
Main Street at Town Center
440 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 50
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(470) 308-4188
QKoreanBBQ.com | Yelp
Two Hands Corn Dogs opened its doors in Kennesaw on April 7, 2023, bringing its signature Korean-style corn dogs to the Kennesaw food scene. The menu includes options like the Spicy Dog, Potato Dog, Crispy Rice Dog, and the signature Two Hands Dog. Customers can choose from fillings such as beef sausage, cheddar, mozzarella, or plant-based options, all wrapped in delectably seasoned coatings. Sides like Elote, Kimchi Fries, and Dirty Fries perfectly complement the main offerings, while refreshing slush drinks and milk/boba teas round out the experience.
Two Hands Corn Dogs
840 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW #568
Kennesaw, GA 30144
TwoHandsUS.com | Yelp
Fresh One Kitchen is a health-focused eatery that allows customers to build their own bowls with fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors. Opened September 21, 2022, the menu offers a variety of chef-crafted options, featuring proteins like spicy chicken, Angus steak, and organic tofu, paired with bases such as saffron rice, sweet potato noodles, and forbidden rice. Toppings include seasoned vegetables, glazed mushrooms, and cucumber-tomato mix, with a selection of signature sauces.
Fresh One Kitchen
Main Street at Town Center
440 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 6
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 485-9402
FreshOneKitchen.com
Anchor Bar opened on June 18, 2020, marking the first metro Atlanta location of the famous Buffalo, New York-based chain. This restaurant is renowned for inventing the Buffalo wing, a creation attributed to co-owner Teressa Bellissimo in 1964. The Kennesaw location offers a wide range of menu items, including wings, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and pizza.
Anchor Bar
2708 Town Center Dr
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 838-1777
AnchorBar.com
