Spokane's first customizable puppuccino bar and dog product store opens in the Valley

 

Advertising that they carry "treats, toys and training essentials" is a new business called Puppuccino, located at 5802 E. Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. This unique new locally owned and operated business is very much canine forward and is affiliated with the owner's other business, Confident K9 Training. In the retail portion of Puppuccino the new business sells treats, training tools, harnesses, leaches, toys, interactive toys, bowls, plants, 3D printed items and more. But that's just the retail sales side of the store, as the name would imply Puppuccino also has a custom pup cup bar that all of their canine customers will love. 

They also plan to have some drinks and snacks for their customers human owners as well, so all are welcome at this new business. For more information on Puppuccino, give them a follow-on social media via Facebook or Instagram

Bottle Joy returning to Coeur d' Alene

 

Bottle Joy, a locally owned and operated bottle shop and tap house that had previously operated on E. Sherman Ave. in Coeur d' Alene is coming back. Work is underway by the previous owners to reopen the business soon at a different location but actually still on E. Sherman. Ave

The new Bottle Joy will be located at 1327 E. Sherman, which was previously CdA Cider Co. and is currently being worked on for the new business.  Earlier this month Bottle Joy posted to their social media that their beer and wine license had been approved but there were still more steps required until the opening.  They say they're planning on bringing back some of the swanky retro vibe of the original Bottle Joy. They also plan to have some small bites and will have beer and wine for retail and drink on premise. 

After their opening day, Bottle Joy plans to open Wed.-Sat., for more information on Bottle Joy visit https://bottlejoycda.com/ , links to their social media pages are also that website to keep track of their progress and future news.

North Spokane Habit Burger & Grill opens to the public on Monday

Stock photo of Habit Burger products.

Quick service chain Habit Burger & Grill is opening their second Spokane area location at 7404 N. Division in North Spokane. The new restaurant will open to the public tomorrow, Monday Sept 19th 2026 after a weekend of "fresh preview" openings to My Habit members. This location opening follows the recent opening of a new Habit Burger location on Sunset Hwy. in Airway Heights.

Habit says with their restaurants every meal is prepared fresh, cooked-to-order and chargrilled over and open flame for an unmistakable smoky aroma, flavorful sear and fresh-off-the-grill taste. That flavor runs through the menu, from award-winning Charburger like the Double Char with caramelized onions and cheese, to fresh salads topped with hot chargrilled chicken, like the Santa Barbara Cobb with avocado, bacon and aged white cheddar and the Sirloin Steak Sandwich with chargrilled garlic-herb marinated sirloin, carnalized onions and aged white cheddar on toasted sourdough.

Both new Spokane area Habit Burger & Grill locations feature indoor dining, a dedicated mobile order pick up lane and outdoor patio dining area. The company was founded in Santa Barbara,CA in 1969 and has grown steadily since be acquired a few years ago by Kentucky based restaurant owners, Yum! Brands, the same name behind KFC, Taco Bell and others. Habit has an estimated 370+ locations currently open. For more information on Habit Burger & Grill, visit their website at https://www.habitburger.com

Method Juice Cafe to open at River Park Square

 

This week River Park Square announced via their social media pages that local favorite, Method Juice Cafe will open for business there this November. Method was created from a simple belief that healthy food and drinks should be both genuinely good for you and something you actually look forward to enjoying. It has always aimed to be a place that brings together fresh, quality ingredients, great people and a sense of community. The menu features smoothies, acai bowls, rice bowls, Method Curry, salads, wraps, cold-presses juices, avocado toast and more, with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options throughout. 

"Opening in River Park Square is such an exciting next step for us. Downtown Spokane has always felt like and important part of our community, and we're incredibly happy to Method closer to the heart of it. The new space will allow us to not only serve more customers throughout the day but also expand out catering offerings and create more opportunities for businesses, events and organizations to bring fresh, healthy food and drinks to their teams and guests. " said Alicia Newman, owner of Method Juice Cafe.

Method is currently expected to open in River Park Square on Sunday, November 15th, 2026 (currently... check with the to confirm as delays can happen) on the first floor of the Downtown shopping center. The space was once a long-term restaurant called Rock City Grill and most recently a restaurant called MacDaddy's. MacDaddy's did not completely close down as they are only downsizing and will actually also open soon, this time on the third floor, in the food court of the mall.

For more information on Method Juice Cafe, visit their website- https://methodjuicecafe.com

Bricks & Beans brings unique coffee and Lego concept

 

Here's a business combination that has hit written all over it. Bricks & Beans officially opened recently at 510 S. Pines Rd. in Spokane Valley and is a locally owned and operated coffee shop with Lego included. Customers of Bricks & Beans can enjoy an area to come in, build sets and play Lego themed games. The even have a retail area of used and new sets, that can also be put together in the new shop.

Additionally, there is a bulk Lego area, build your own mini fig and some special mini figs for sale. Coffee shop wise Bricks & Beans has a menu of coffee drinks, Lotus and Italian Sodas, Matcha, Assorted Teas and Chai. Food wise they also will carry some pastries.

In the future Bricks & Beans tells me they plan to host events in their space such as family nights, adult build nights, etc... for more information on what's new at Bricks & Beans follow them in social media via Instagram or Facebook

Little Roots Play Space opening soon in Spokane Valley

 

A new locally owned and operated play cafe is coming soon to the Valley. A place for adults to grab coffee and or a treat for themselves while their young kids play. This new business will be called Little Roots Play Space and is under construction now in a 1300 square foot space at 1521 N. Argonne Rd. Suite F.

Little Roots Play Space is planning to open for business sometime this fall, with an official opening date announced in the near future on their social media pages. The adult visitors will be able to get coffee drinks or a small food selection that will include pastries, charcuterie style boxes and some other grab and go options. While they're younger guests, ages 0-7, play in an area that includes a play bakery/cafe, a market, hospital, fire station with a slide and a construction play zone. 

There will even be space for crawlers and infants, and a room perfect for birthday parties. For more information on Little Roots Play Space, give them a follow-on Instagram .

Garland Clayground to open in the Garland District

 

A new locally owned and operated pottery business is coming soon to the Garland District in Spokane. Garland Clayground will be a community pottery studio where people of all experience levels can create with clay. They'll offer wheel-throwing and hand-building classes, memberships, workshops, date nights, and one-time pottery experiences. This new business will be located at 815 W. Garland Ave.

The space there is currently under construction, but they hope to open sometime this fall. An official opening date will be announced soon on their social media pages. The space will also contain a small retail area to purchase completed pieces and other handmade works.

For more information on Garland Clayground, check out their website at https://garlandclayground.com/ or give them a follow-on Facebook or Instagram

Sephora planning new store in North Spokane

 

Sephora, a Paris,France based beauty retailer has filed building permits for a new store in North Spokane's North Pointe Plaza shopping center along Newport Hwy. This would be the third Sephora location in the Spokane area as other stores are already open and operating in River Park Square and Spokane Valley Mall. There is also another Sephora within the Kohl's store at Northtown Mall all in Spokane.

The new Sephora store doesn't have an opening date as of my writing this but will be located in a 5,359 square foot space on the southern end of the shopping center. The new store will actually be a next-door neighbor to the newly opened Nordstrom Rack store that is about to open also in the center. Sephora also sells online via their website https://sephora.com

New Country bar planned in Downtown Coeur d' Alene

 

This last week the owners behind, The Beacon, a popular bar in Downtown Coeur d' Alene announced that they would be opening a new country themed bar and dance hall. And, this new place will be located just one block south of The Beacon by the corner of N. 4th and Front (115 N. 4th St.)

This new place will be called Kickers and will feature live music, line dancing and what they describe as "all of your favorite beers and cocktails". Work is underway on Kickers although an exact opening date has yet to be announced. They will occupy the space that was Wigget's Antiques for a long time and most recently a virtual reality business.

Keep track of the progress on the Kickers opening, give them a follow-on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kickerscda_/

The Lilac Room opens in Downtown Spokane

 

A classy new bar with a unique feature has opened up on the eastern side of Downtown Spokane. From the same owners and in the same block as the Spokane Comedy Club and Gamers Arcade Bar is now The Lilac Room. 

Located at 319 W. Sprague Ave., The Lilac Room is an upscale cocktail bar with a feature they call the "Lilac Express" a pneumatic tube system that delivers the customers drinks from the bartender directly to your table. This is only the second such delivery system in a bar in the country. In addition to their cocktails served thru the tube system they also serve a menu of beer and wine and will feature live music from time to time. Check their social media pages for schedules.

With the addition of The Lilac Room, the same owners say they have added a few more games next door as well as Gamers Arcade Bar, which as the name implies is a bar with arcade and pinball games, plus pop-a-shot and air hockey. And, with some large names also always coming up nearby at The Spokane Comedy Club, this block of Downtown Spokane is perfect for most any night out. For more information on The Lilac Room, visit their website at https://www.lilacspokane.com/