Duke’s Kitchen and Taphouse – Now Open
132 S. Fuquay Avenue
Located downtown, Duke’s is now open in the former Vicious Fishes space. The new restaurant is an elevated bar and grill featuring burgers, chicken sandwiches, soup and salad, a brunch menu, kids’ menu, and a menu for your dog. Their taphouse offers beer, wine, cocktails, seltzers, ciders, and more. dukesfv.com
KidStrong – Now Open
1864 Broad Street
KidStrong Fuquay-Varina is a child development training center that offers weekly, 45-minute classes designed to support physical, mental, and character milestones for children from walking age up to 11 years old. Using a “whole child philosophy,” the coaching staff leads science-backed exercises to improve agility and core strength, along with games that encourage confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Depending on the age group, parents can participate or observe. KidStrong also hosts camps during school breaks and private birthday parties. fuquayvarina.kidstrong.com
Kurly Tails Dog Grooming & Spa – Now Open
1655 Atkins Road
Founded by dog lovers, Kurly Tails’ certified groomers specialize in full-service bathing, trimming, and breed-specific styling; low-stress handling and management of high-anxiety pets; and basic de-matting and hygiene issues. kurlytails.com
LaLa’s Rustic Relics – Now Open
2232 N. Main Street
Located in the white brick house beside John Deere on Hwy 401, Lalas Rustic Relics is a small, family-owned and operated, specialty antiques and vintage collectibles store.The store is filled with Star Wars memorabilia, comics, antiques and more!
Early Bird Café – Opening Soon
736 N. Main Street
Early Bird Café is all about quick-service and offering grab-and-go options, but they also have indoor seating and curbside pickup. Their menu will include breakfast sandwiches, NY bagels, breakfast bowls, waffles, French toast sticks, and other convenience items. They plan to be open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. Follow their FB page for opening information.
Mixed-Use Building – Proposed
322 S. Main Street
Massengill Design-Build, has submitted plans for a two-story building on three parcels that he owns on the corner of S. Main Street and Vance Street. Plans include three residential units on the second floor, a 4,732-square-foot Southern-inspired restaurant with a mezzanine level, and three retail spaces across 3,591 square feet. Massengill hopes to begin construction by the beginning of 2027.
Sprouts Shopping Center – Proposed
900 Casburn Woods Drive
A site plan is in review for Sprouts Shopping Center, part of the Wake Chapel Square development. The proposed site includes a 23,299 square-foot Sprouts grocery store, an 8,000 square-foot retail building, and 128 parking spaces on 4.11 acres.
Gallaway Crossing – Proposed
Sunset Lake Road at Ballentine Dairy Road
A preliminary subdivision plan is in review for Gallaway Crossing, featuring 49 single-family lots averaging 9,860 square feet, with 11.50 acres of open space on 27.634 total acres.
