Middleton in The Villages: What’s Open, What’s Planned, and What’s Next
Last updated: October 13, 2026
What’s confirmed: Middleton continues to expand with multiple restaurants, retailers, recreation facilities, and service businesses now open. Recent openings include Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza (October 12), Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill, Smalls Sliders, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and Woodrow’s DuckPin Bowling, while several other businesses remain under construction.
What’s planned: Additional restaurants, retail stores, medical offices, entertainment venues, and a Publix-anchored shopping center remain in various stages of development. Opening timelines may continue to shift as construction progresses.
What’s rumored: No major tenants beyond those listed on this page have been officially confirmed. Unverified reports and speculation are tracked separately from confirmed development activity.
What to watch next: Progress at China Taste, Publix, Genesis Health Clubs, and the broader Middleton commercial district.
Quick Overview
This page provides ongoing, detailed tracking of confirmed, planned, and under-construction development at Middleton in The Villages. It is updated regularly as new information becomes available, including restaurant openings, retail additions, and major construction progress.
- Middleton is a large-scale mixed-use development currently under construction
- Development includes residential villages, commercial areas, recreation, and infrastructure
- This page separates confirmed information from speculation and rumors
This page is maintained by OnlyVillages and updated as new information is confirmed through on-site observation, public records, and official announcements.
Restaurants & Food Options at Middleton
This section tracks restaurants that are open, confirmed with published opening windows, and planned but not yet announced. Timelines may continue to shift as construction progresses.
Restaurants — Open
The following restaurants are currently open and operating in Middleton:
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse — open; barbecue restaurant
- 24 Middleton — open; Middle Eastern cuisine
- Abbott’s Frozen Custard — open; frozen custard and desserts
- Victory Sports Grill — open; sports bar and restaurant
- Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill — Mexican restaurant; open (August 7, 2026)
- Haru Japanese Restaurant – open; sushi, hibachi, poke bowls and ramen
- Portillo’s — open; fast-casual dining
- Zunzibar Seafood + Surf Bar — restaurant and bar serving sandwiches, wings, bowls, cocktails, and frozen drinks – open (June 22, 2026)
- Jersey Mike’s Subs — open; sub chain
- Smalls Sliders — open; slider-focused fast-casual restaurant
- Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza — open; stone-fired pizza, pasta, and rolls (October 12, 2026)
Restaurants – Confirmed (Opening 2026–2027)
The following restaurants have been confirmed through leases, permits, or print reporting. Opening windows are listed where available, though timelines may change.
- China Taste — confirmed; Chinese take-out restaurant; opening fourth quarter 2026
- CFS Coffee — confirmed; coffee shop; opening TBD
Restaurants – Planned or Unannounced Concepts
The following restaurants have been reported or announced as planned additions to the Middleton area. Opening timelines may change.
- Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant — planned; concept not yet announced
- Family Italian Restaurant — planned; concept not yet announced
- Pizzeria — planned; concept not yet announced
Additional restaurants will be added as confirmations are made.
Restaurants – Rumored or Unconfirmed
No additional restaurants have been officially confirmed beyond those listed above.
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About This Page
This page tracks confirmed, rumored, and under-construction development at Middleton in The Villages. It is updated regularly as new information becomes available, including restaurant openings, retail additions, and major construction progress.
Middleton is located adjacent to The Villages and is a multi-generational community. Its commercial district is not age-restricted and is open to the general public.
This page is maintained by OnlyVillages and updated as new information is confirmed through on-site observation, public records, and official announcements.
Middleton is a phased, long-term mixed-use development
This page clearly separates confirmed information from unverified reports
Retail, Services, and Other Businesses – Open
The following retail and service businesses are currently open and operating in the Middleton area.
- Circle K — open; convenience store and gas station
- Citizens First Bank — open
- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa — open
- Mainstream Boutique — open
- Mustard Seed Decor & Gifts — open
- Provisions Grocery & Essentials — open
- The Purple Pig — open
- The Villages Outdoor — open
- Woodrow’s DuckPin Bowling — open; duckpin bowling and entertainment venue with a bar
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming — open; pet bakery and grooming services
Additional businesses will be added as confirmations are made.
Retail, Services, and Other Businesses – Planned or Coming
The following retail and service businesses have been announced or confirmed as planned additions to the Middleton area.
- Hamlin Hotel — planned; 150-room hotel with fitness center and resort-style pool; opening fourth quarter 2026
- Buffalo Run Dental Care — confirmed; opening fourth quarter 2026
- Chase Bank — planned; national bank branch; opening 2027
- Custom Apparel — confirmed; apparel and customization shop; opening TBD
- Mavis Tires — confirmed; tire and auto service center; opening 2027
- Publix — planned; grocery store anchored shopping plaza in Middleton (reported opening: early 2027)
- Genesis Health Clubs — confirmed; opening TBD
- AdventHealth Medical Group — confirmed; outpatient medical offices; opening fourth quarter 2026
- Salon Jaylee — confirmed; hair salon; opening fourth quarter 2026
- Financial Planning — planned
- Insurance — planned
- Nail Salon — planned
- Orthodontics — planned
- The UPS Store — planned; shipping, packing & mailbox services (2208 Wellington St.)
- Pharmacy — planned
Construction Status and Timeline
Construction at Middleton has progressed in phases, with periods of visible activity followed by slower intervals as infrastructure and individual build-outs advance.
- Recent lot clearing observed in previously inactive areas
- Site activity resumed after an extended period of minimal visible progress
- Construction sequencing appears consistent with phased development
Additional updates will be added as new phases move from site work to vertical construction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Middleton
Is Middleton fully open yet?
Partially. Middleton is open and active, but still developing. Multiple restaurants, shops, services and recreation facilities are already operating, while additional businesses and development are still on the way.
Why do opening dates keep changing?
Middleton is being built in phases, and timelines can shift due to construction sequencing, permitting, tenant build-outs, and other logistical factors. As a result, projected opening dates may change before businesses officially open.
How do you verify information on this page?
Information on this page is maintained by OnlyVillages and is based on a combination of on-site observation, publicly available records, construction activity, and official announcements when available. Businesses are listed as confirmed only after sufficient verification, and reported or unconfirmed activity is clearly labeled.
Is a grocery store planned for Middleton?
A Publix grocery store has been confirmed as part of a new Publix-anchored shopping plaza in Middleton. According to reporting by Villages-News, the 52,100-square-foot store is expected to open in early 2027, though timelines may change as construction progresses.
Recent Updates
- October 13, 2026: Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza added as open (October 12); Places listing links added for Jersey Mike’s Subs, Smalls Sliders, and Piesanos; Pack & Ship entry identified as The UPS Store.
- October 3, 2026: Smalls Sliders, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Woodrow’s DuckPin Bowling, and Circle K are now listed as open; stale future-opening references cleaned up.
- December 2025: Page created and initial structure published; confirmed, planned, and under-construction development added.