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Discover 6 dining, coffee spots in Middle Georgia now open or coming soon

Stories by Macon Telegraph journalists, with AI summarization

Middle Georgia's dining scene expands with a variety of new restaurant openings showcasing diverse cuisines and innovative concepts. From Warner Robins to Macon, new ventures include Smalls Sliders and Guthrie’s, which focus on specialized, streamlined menus like cheeseburger sliders and chicken tenders, respectively. In downtown Macon, Gangnam Grill has emerged as a fast-casual option serving authentic Korean dishes, while Cook-in-Pot offers a fusion of Indian, Indo-Chinese, and Mediterranean flavors.

Familiar franchises like Scooter’s Coffee have also opened new locations. Then there are longstanding locations such as the Grey Goose Players Club. These developments highlight a balance of national brands with distinctive local dining experiences, catering to a growing appetite for variety and innovation in the region.

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

A Smalls Sliders, known for its cheeseburger sliders and signature “smauce,” is coming to 2691 Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins.

NO. 1: COMPANY BRINGING SMALLS SLIDERS, GUTHRIE’S TO WARNER ROBINS IS LOOKING AT MACON, PERRY, TOO

The restaurant brands are new to Middle Georgia. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becky Purser

Gangnam Grill husband and wife co-owners Ciara Chung (left) and Daniel Jung pose on a sofa on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024, inside of Gangnam Grill in downtown Macon. The new casual, fast paced Korean restaurant sits in the space where Ninja Steakhouse and Sushi used to be, but with the same family ownership. By Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

NO. 2: NEW KOREAN RESTAURANT GANGNAM GRILL REPLACES NINJA STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI IN DOWNTOWN MACON

Ninja Steakhouse & Sushi closed in December 2024. | Published January 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jesse Fraga

Vegetable curry dish pav bhaji sits on a platter inside of the kitchen of Cook-in-Pot on Forsyth Street on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in downtown Macon, Georgia. The new restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Indian, Mediterranean and Indo-Chinese dishes. By Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

NO. 3: EXPERIENCE INDIAN & OTHER CULTURES THROUGH FOOD AT NEW DOWNTOWN MACON SPOT. SEE INSIDE

The extensive menu promises “zest and zing in every bite.” | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becky Purser

Georgia natives Alex Bryant and Jamiel Peterson, franchise owners of the new Scooter’s Coffee at 1881 Watson Blvd., at the drive-thru window. By Becky Purser

NO. 4: FIRST SCOOTER’S COFFEE IN WARNER ROBINS SETS OPENING DATE. MEET THE FRANCHISE OWNERS

The new drive-thru-only coffee shop will open extra early daily with Robins Air Force Base and Houston Healthcare workers especially in mind. | Published February 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becky Purser

Grey Goose Players Club in Macon, Georgia.

NO. 5: MACON LOCALS RAVE ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT BURGER, I JUST RECENTLY TRIED IT. HERE’S MY REVIEW

Grey Goose won Macon Burger Week this year, but was it a winner in my book? Here’s my review of the restaurant. | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chelsea Madden

Dessert options from The Peach Cobbler Factory, left, and chicken tender choices from Huey Magoo’s, are shown by combining two courtesy photographs.

NO. 6: COMING SOON OR NOW OPEN. HERE’S A HALF DOZEN NEW PLACES TO DINE IN WARNER ROBINS & PERRY

Among the mix is a Southern themed dessert shop that’s shooting to open in late April. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becky Purser

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.