What's Opening This Summer In Downtown Wellen
July 9, 2026
July 9, 2026
If you have been watching the new storefronts along Wellen Park Boulevard, here is the honest update: Downtown Wellen Phase II is not opening all at once.
Some businesses are already welcoming customers. Others remain officially listed for summer 2026 without firm dates. Grain & Berry, which appeared in earlier summer previews, is now scheduled for early October.
That rolling timeline is the real story behind the downtown wellen phase 2 openings summer 2026. Phase II is gradually filling several gaps in the downtown routine. The new mix brings places for breakfast, dinner, shopping, fitness, personal care, pet care and everyday appointments into the same walkable area.
Based on the current Wellen Park business directory, here is where things stand as of July 11, 2026:
| Status | Businesses |
|---|---|
| Open now | Hudson Square Boutique, Seaside & Co., James Griffith Salon, Allstate Fisher Family Insurance and J&B Insurance Partners |
| Currently listed for summer 2026 | Agave Bandido, Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen, La Maison, Club Pilates, Oasis Eye Care, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, AvSKY and Mattamy Homes Design Studio |
| Now scheduled for early October | Grain & Berry |
| Coming later | The Wellmar hotel, anticipated in 2027 |
The businesses still listed for summer do not have publicly posted opening dates. Check the directory before making a special trip, especially if one particular restaurant or service is the reason for your visit.
Downtown Wellen Phase II adds two two-story mixed-use buildings totaling 44,000 square feet. Restaurants and retailers occupy the first floors, while professional offices are upstairs. The design includes canopied patios for outdoor dining and a signature tower.
The expansion sits along Wellen Park Boulevard next to Villani & Co. and Foxtail Coffee and near the Tropia apartments.
That placement matters. Downtown Wellen already has the 80-acre Grand Lake, a three-mile trail, the Great Lawn, Solis Hall, The Yard, a splash pad, a playground and a fishing pier. Phase II puts more reasons to stop directly into an area people already use for walks, meals and community events.
The first wave of openings shows how this will work in daily life.
Hudson Square Boutique celebrated its grand opening in early June after operating online since 2019. Owner Danielle MacConel is a Wellen Park resident, and the shop carries women's apparel, jewelry, accessories, handbags and gifts. Personalized styling is part of the concept.
The store is at 19835 Wellen Park Boulevard, Suite 7105. Posted hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
For residents, this adds a practical stop that can fit before a lake walk, after the farmers market or between other downtown plans. It also gives Downtown Wellen another locally connected business rather than a generic retail category.
Seaside & Co. may be the most unusual addition in the first group. The business combines coastal-inspired women's and men's apparel, gifts, accessories and home accents with a wine bar. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.
It is at 19835 Wellen Park Boulevard, Suite 7108. Posted hours run until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
That format stretches the purpose of a downtown shopping trip. You might stop in for a gift or home accent, then stay for a glass of wine instead of immediately moving on to another location.
James Griffith Salon is open at Suite 7102. The full-service salon offers haircuts, color, balayage and extensions. This is the company's fourth location following Venice, Boca Grande and Sarasota.
Allstate Fisher Family Insurance and J&B Insurance Partners are also confirmed open. Allstate's office provides auto, home, life and business insurance services. J&B offers health, life and annuity insurance services. These are professional offices rather than leisure stops, but they help explain the Phase II plan: the ground level supports dining and shopping while the upper level adds services people may use throughout the week.
The businesses still listed for summer are where Phase II starts to feel like a full-day district.
La Maison is planned as a French patisserie and brasserie serving freshly baked breads, pastries, croissants and quiches. The concept is expected to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Owners Darel and Stephanie Albin are also associated with Sassy Tarts, Nico B's and the Hideaway. La Maison adds a morning option to a tenant lineup that otherwise leans toward later meals, shopping and services.
Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen will serve burgers, hearty sandwiches and oversized loaded 'monstah' tater tots. Chef Spiros Stogiannis is a Massachusetts transplant and Wellen Park resident.
That local connection gives residents something more specific to follow than a new restaurant sign. This is a concept led by someone who lives in the community and is bringing his own version of comfort food to Downtown Wellen.
Agave Bandido is a Mexican-inspired restaurant and tequila bar with contemporary cuisine, handcrafted drinks, colorful decor and artistic murals.
It remains listed for summer, but no exact opening date has been announced. Once open, it will add another sit-down dinner and drinks option to the newer stretch of Wellen Park Boulevard.
Taken together, La Maison, Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen and Agave Bandido cover three different reasons to visit: breakfast and pastries, casual comfort food, and dinner with cocktails. That range is more meaningful than simply counting three new restaurants.
The summer list also adds businesses that fit into weekly routines.
Club Pilates plans low-impact, full-body classes for multiple skill levels. Before the studio opens, residents can get an introduction through a complimentary Club Pilates mat class listed at Solis Hall on July 28.
Oasis Eye Care is expected to offer comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact-lens fittings and dry-eye treatments. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming will carry pet treats and accessories while providing grooming services. Local owners Jim and Dolores Beckman are bringing that concept to Downtown Wellen.
The Mattamy Homes Design Studio will serve Mattamy homebuyers choosing flooring, cabinetry, fixtures and finishes. AvSKY, an upstairs office tenant, operates as a private aviation brokerage and aircraft service-and-parts dealer.
These may not generate the same opening-day attention as a restaurant, but they support the larger shift. Downtown Wellen is gaining appointments and errands alongside places to eat and socialize.
Grain & Berry is no longer a summer opening.
Older Phase II announcements grouped the superfood cafe with the spring and summer tenants. The current Grain & Berry listing now says it is opening in early October.
When it arrives, the menu is expected to include acai bowls, specialty toasts, vegan flatbreads, quesadillas, juices and smoothies. For now, leave it off the summer checklist.
This change is also a useful reminder that broad development timelines can shift. A current business directory is more reliable than an older roundup when planning a visit.
Phase II works best when it is paired with places already drawing people downtown.
You could browse Hudson Square Boutique, walk part of the Grand Lake trail and check the calendar for live music near the Great Lawn. Seaside & Co. can turn a shopping stop into a longer visit with its indoor and outdoor wine seating. Once the restaurants open, La Maison can start the day while Agave Bandido or Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen can carry it into dinner.
The July events calendar includes Fresh Harvest Farmers Market dates, live music, the Night Market, fitness groups, Dueling Pianos, music bingo, line dancing and a Jazz Cabaret. Checking that calendar before heading out can help you pair a new storefront with something already happening around Solis Hall or the Great Lawn.
If you are filming a quick neighborhood update or sending a video to out-of-town friends, this is also an easy story to show visually. Start along Wellen Park Boulevard, point out which Phase II businesses are open, then finish by Grand Lake to show how close the new storefronts are to the existing trail and gathering spaces.
The Wellmar should stay off the summer 2026 list. Current plans describe a 148-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio boutique hotel with a rooftop bar, event space and lake views. It is anticipated in 2027.
Fetch Dog Park is another separate project. Earlier announcements described a two-acre fenced park with agility equipment, open green space and shaded seating, but current research did not confirm that it is open as of July 11. Verify its status before planning a visit around it.
Phase II is less about one grand-opening weekend and more about a steady change in how downtown can be used.
Hudson Square Boutique and Seaside & Co. have already added shopping and a new place to linger. James Griffith Salon and the professional offices add practical appointments. La Maison, Easy Does It Comfort Kitchen and Agave Bandido are expected to spread dining across more parts of the day. Club Pilates, Oasis Eye Care and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming will add more weekly reasons to return.
Keep an eye on the official directory because most summer openings still lack exact dates. And if you have been waiting for Grain & Berry, update your calendar to early October.
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