Food & Drink

5 recent fast casual restaurant openings in Manatee County

Stories by Bradenton Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Several new fast casual restaurants have opened in Manatee County in recent months.

Local chains like 3Natives and Foxtail Coffee Co. have introduced options focused on healthier choices and specialty beverages. Major brands including Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread have also expanded, with new locations that feature drive-thru, digital ordering and menu staples such as chicken sandwiches and bakery items.

Kelly’s Roast Beef has brought its New England-inspired sandwiches and seafood to the area as well. The openings reflect growth from both local businesses and established national brands.

Panera Bread opens Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8980 U.S. 301 North #102 in Parrish, Florida. The bakery/cafe will be open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

NO. 1: A NEW PANERA BREAD OPENS IN MANATEE THIS WEEK WITH A SPECIAL OFFER FOR CUSTOMERS

It will be Manatee County’s fifth Panera Bread location. | Published November 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

A 3Natives, a fast-casual restaurant is coming soon to University Town Center, next to PlayTri in the new outparcel building adjacent to the Homewood Suites. By provided photo

NO. 2: JUICE BAR AND CAFE WITH FOCUS ON HEALTHY FAST FOOD OPENS NEW MANATEE COUNTY LOCATION

The fast-casual chain’s other nearby locations are in Lakewood Ranch and UTC. | Published February 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The Foxtail Coffee Co. at the UTC Mall. The Orlando-based coffee franchise is set to open a new shop in a Parrish, FL shopping center in Manatee County, according to building records. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 3: FLORIDA-BASED COFFEE SHOP OPENS FIRST MANATEE COUNTY LOCATION. IT HAS ICE CREAM, TOO

Launched in Winter Park in 2016, the company now has over 80 locations. | Published March 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Kelly’s Roast Beef, which began in 1951 in the Boston area, is opening Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the Creekside Commons shopping plaza at 8710 U.S. 301 North in Parrish.

NO. 4: KELLY’S ROAST BEEF SET TO OPEN NEW SANDWICH SPOT IN MANATEE. WHAT TO KNOW

The menu features New England comfort food favorites. | Published May 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The Chick-fil-A under construction in the 6000 block of 14th Street West appears to be near completion as shown here on April 15, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 5: MANATEE COUNTY’S NEW CHICK-FIL-A RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING DATE

It’s the company’s fifth restaurant in Manatee County. | Published May 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.