What's coming to Queen Creek.
New restaurants, shops, fuel stations, rezonings, and road projects, pulled straight from Queen Creek town agendas and rewritten in plain English so you know what's coming before the sign goes up.
Business open and coming-soon status is referenced in part from the Town of Queen Creek Economic Development office (investtheqc.com). Everything here is sourced from public town agendas.
Coming Soon 37
Named businesses and projects on the way.
A new 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru is planned for the northwest corner of Ironwood and Ocotillo in the Ironwood Crossing area. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
The neighborhood grill and bar Applebee's is on the way to Queen Creek Marketplace near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop Roads.
Aubergine Kitchen, a healthy eatery, is planned for the Queen Creek Marketplace near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop Roads. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A sushi restaurant called Bamboo Sushi is on the way to Downtown Queen Creek. It's listed as coming soon by the town's economic development office.
A new Brooker's Ice Cream shop is on the way to the Harvest Station area near Rittenhouse and Combs. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
Carniceria Sonora, a Mexican meat market and grocery, is planned for the southeast corner of Signal Butte and Queen Creek roads in the Madera development. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new Chipotle is on the way near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads. It's on the town's Coming Soon list, so grab-and-go burritos and bowls are headed to the area.
CosmoProf, a beauty and hair supply store, is planned near Rittenhouse Road and Ellsworth Loop Road. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new Edward Jones financial advisor office is planned for the Downtown Queen Creek area. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
First Watch, the daytime breakfast and brunch restaurant, is coming to the Harvest Station area near Rittenhouse and Riggs. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new barber shop is planned for the Harvest Station area near Rittenhouse and Riggs Roads. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new Homewood Suites extended-stay hotel is planned for Downtown Queen Creek. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
An In-N-Out Burger is under construction at Skyline Ranch Marketplace, at Hunt Highway and Gary Road just over the Queen Creek border in San Tan Valley. No opening date has been announced.
Jinya Ramen Bar, a Japanese ramen restaurant, is on the way to Queen Creek Marketplace near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop Roads.
A children's daycare and preschool is on the way near Ocotillo and Meridian Roads. It's on the town's coming soon list.
Plans for a roughly 5,780-square-foot LongHorn Steakhouse have been filed for a pad at Queen Creek Marketplace, near Olive Garden. No opening date has been announced.
A new nail salon called Nailvana is planned near the southeast corner of Signal Butte and Queen Creek roads, in the Madera development. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new development called The Perch is planned for the Downtown Queen Creek area. It's on the town's Coming Soon list, so watch for it to take shape.
A Pet Supplies Plus store is planned near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads. It's on the town's Coming Soon list, so expect pet food, supplies, and grooming to open there down the road.
Postino Wine Cafe, a popular wine bar and restaurant, is planned for Downtown Queen Creek. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
Presidential Pools is planning a new location at Harvest Station, near Rittenhouse and Gary Roads by Riggs and Combs. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new butcher shop called Queen Creek Butchery is on the way near Power and Chandler Heights Roads.
A new business called Room and Porch is planned for Downtown Queen Creek. It's on the town's Coming Soon list, so watch for it to open in the near future.
Rosati's Chicago Pizza, known for its deep-dish and Chicago-style pies, is on the way to the Ellsworth and Riggs Roads area. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A country-themed saloon and restaurant is moving into the long-vacant former Oscar's Market building at Ellsworth and Ocotillo. It is the second location of the Apache Junction original, and the team is now pointing to January 2027 for opening.
The Portland-based ice cream shop Salt & Straw is on the town's Coming Soon list for the Downtown area. Known for its creative small-batch flavors, it's planned to open in Queen Creek.
A wellness studio called Salted Wellness Studio is coming to the Harvest Station area near Rittenhouse and Combs. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A private membership club of climate-controlled luxury vehicle suites is under construction at Summit View on the southeast corner of Riggs and Sossaman, opening January 2027 with rates from $1,495 a month.
The popular burger and shake spot Shake Shack is on the town's Coming Soon list for Downtown Queen Creek. It's planned for the area, so watch for it to open in the future.
A new Italian spot, The Sicillian Son by Sal's, is planned near Power and Chandler Heights Roads. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
The 31-acre center at Hunt Highway and Gary Road is opening in waves: Ulta and Five Below opened in August 2026, Marshalls and HomeGoods open August 27, and In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, PetSmart, EoS Fitness, and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers are on the way.
Snooze, the breakfast and brunch spot, is planned for Downtown Queen Creek. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
The boutique Pilates studio [solidcore] is on the way to Downtown Queen Creek. It's a low-impact, full-body workout on a reformer machine.
A retail and dining center is going up on the southeast corner of Riggs and Sossaman: eight retail suites from 1,700 to 2,500 square feet, anchored by the Sanctum Motor Club, targeting early 2027.
TruBowls, a spot for acai and smoothie bowls, is planned for the Harvest Station area near Rittenhouse and Combs roads. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
A new nail salon called Zara Nail Bar is on the way to the Downtown Queen Creek area. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
The chicken chain Zaxby's is planned for the southeast corner of Signal Butte Road and Queen Creek Road, part of the Madera development. It's on the town's Coming Soon list.
Now Open 28
Recently opened around town.
Alexander Medical has opened at the northwest corner of Signal Butte and Ocotillo roads. It's a new medical office serving Queen Creek residents.
Amici Pizza has opened its doors in Queen Creek, adding another spot to grab a slice around town.
Augment Wellness, a new wellness business, has opened near Power and Chandler Heights Roads.
Better Buzz Coffee has opened at Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads, so you can grab your coffee there now.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, the sit-down chain known for pizza and its Pizookie dessert, is now open near Queen Creek Road and Ellsworth Road.
Busy Bees Daycare has opened in Queen Creek, giving local families another childcare option.
A running store called Cadence Running Company has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads.
The popular drive-thru coffee spot Dutch Bros has opened near Power and Chandler Heights Roads. Stop by for coffee, energy drinks, and their signature blended drinks.
Godfather's Pizza and EoS Fitness have both opened near Signal Butte and Queen Creek Roads. Stop by for a slice or a workout.
The Habit Burger Grill has opened near Queen Creek and Ellsworth Roads, so you've got a new spot for burgers and fries.
The J.Crew Factory store has opened at Queen Creek Marketplace near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop Roads. Stop in for clothing for the whole family.
Lovet Pet Health Care, a veterinary clinic, is now open near Signal Butte and Queen Creek Roads.
Marco's Pizza has opened at Signal Butte and Queen Creek Roads. You can grab pizza, subs, and more there now.
A Mattress Firm store has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads, so you can shop for mattresses and bedding close to home.
A new McDonald's has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads. Stop in for burgers, fries, and drive-thru favorites.
A new Mountain America Credit Union branch has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads, giving locals another spot for banking.
A new Mountainside Fitness gym has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads, close to Target. Stop in if you're looking for a new place to work out.
My Dr. Now, a walk-in medical clinic, is now open near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads.
One Medical, a primary care clinic, and Eggstasty, a breakfast spot, are now open at Queen Creek District near Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop Roads.
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, serving Hawaiian plate lunches and barbecue, has opened near Queen Creek and Ellsworth Roads.
The Peach Cobbler Factory, a dessert shop serving warm cobblers and other sweet treats, has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads.
A new entertainment spot with a surf experience and The Pit House restaurant is now open near Riggs and Ellsworth Roads. It's part of the Pecan Lakes area and ready for visitors.
The Sacred Pint and Queen Creek Barbecue Co. have opened in Downtown Queen Creek, bringing barbecue and a spot to grab a pint.
A Safeway grocery store, a Farmer Boys restaurant, and a Culver's are now open around Queen Creek. Stop in for groceries or a bite.
Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide and play attraction, has opened near Power and Rittenhouse Roads. It's a spot for families looking for indoor fun.
Switch Brews Coffee House & Taproom, a spot serving coffee by day and beer on tap, has opened in Queen Creek. Stop in for your morning cup or an evening pint.
Thai Chili 2go, a Thai restaurant, has opened near Gantzel (Ironwood) and Combs Roads. Stop in for takeout or a sit-down meal.
A new nail salon, Zara Nails, and a chicken spot, Sneaky Birds, are open near Signal Butte and Queen Creek Roads.
In the Works 3
Rezonings, annexations, and early plans still moving through the town.
A developer wants to build Summerwell Residences, a community of 150 single-family rental homes with a clubhouse and amenities, on about 17 acres just east of Power and Germann roads. The land is currently zoned for commercial use, so it would need to be rezoned for housing.
A small piece of land north of Happy and Ellsworth roads would be rezoned to allow an expanded parking lot for the neighboring Carder Development office building. It's under review by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
A roughly 20,000-square-foot two-story office and retail building is under construction at the southeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo, anchored by Matheson Dentistry & Implant Center. It is part of the roughly $200 million wave of private investment reshaping downtown Queen Creek.
No longer on the agenda 27
- Taco Bell planned near Ellsworth & Empire
- Valley Taproom Queen Creek
- Funeral home planned at Ocotillo & Hawes
- Burros & Fries
- Harkins Queen Creek 14
- QuikTrip planned for Cloud & Rittenhouse
- Sushi Neko
- Circle K gas station planned for Ocotillo & Meridian
- Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Town looks to annex 4.4 acres near Riggs & Signal Butte
- Your Pie
- New medical office building planned at Ocotillo & Ellsworth Loop
- Cell tower proposed along Crismon Road
- Town plans to drop 489 acres near Combs & Gantzel from its planning area
- Land near Ocotillo & Meridian could join Queen Creek
- Sossaman & Germann intersection improvements moving ahead
- QuikTrip #1436
- New rules coming for gas stations in Queen Creek
- New 65-foot cell tower proposed in Queen Creek
- New signs planned for Vineyard Plaza near Combs & Gantzel
- 7-Eleven #47352H
- Town looks at removing 878 acres near Ocotillo & Ironwood from its planning area
- Small annexation planned at Ocotillo & Hawes
- Medical office campus planned at San Tan Blvd & Ellsworth
- Town looks to annex 5 acres near San Tan Blvd & Ellsworth
- Town looks to annex land at San Tan Blvd & Ellsworth
- A new dog park is in the works for Queen Creek