Horizon West continues to grow at an incredible pace, and residents have plenty to look forward to as new restaurants, cafés, fitness spaces, and community amenities take shape. Some of these projects are already under construction while others are in earlier planning stages. Here’s a look at everything currently on the horizon.
🍴 Restaurants & Dining — Coming Soon to Horizon West
🍗 KFC Saucy (Replacing PDQ)
A new fast-casual chicken concept focusing on crispy tenders and signature sauces — replacing PDQ in Flamingo Crossings Town Center.
📍 Flamingo Crossings Town Center, Winter Garden, FL
🍔 Flatlands Bar & Grill
Flatlands is slated to open across from Simply Capri in Flamingo Crossings Town Center, offering a range of American favorites, burgers, beers, and cocktails in a relaxed setting.
📍 Lot 25, Flamingo Crossings Town Center, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (across from Simply Capri)
🥗 3Natives
A Florida-based health-focused café featuring acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, and cold-pressed juices — planned for Flamingo Crossings Town Center.
📍 Flamingo Crossings Town Center, Winter Garden, FL 34787
🥩 Outback Steakhouse
Outback is confirmed for Hamlin/Horizon West with its signature steaks, seafood, and classic sides.
📍 16323 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, FL 34787
🥤 Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café — known for smoothies, wraps, bowls, and flatbreads — is listed among upcoming tenants in Hamlin.
📍 Hamlin area, Winter Garden, FL
🍣 Kingdom Sushi
A planned sushi concept offering rolls, sashimi, and Japanese-inspired dishes for the expanding dining scene.
📍 The Mark, Horizon West
🥃 62 Cigar Bar & Social Club
An upscale lounge concept with premium cigars and craft cocktails, designated for the corner of Porter Road & Hamlin Groves Trail.
📍 Intersection of Porter Rd & Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL
☕ Coffee & Beverage Concepts
☕ Dutch Bros Coffee (Planned)
A drive-thru specialty coffee concept is planned at 5215 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL — serving coffee, teas, energy drinks, and seasonal beverages.
🥤 Swig (Rumored)
Swig — known for customizable flavored sodas and “dirty sodas” — has been discussed as a potential future spot in the area.
☕ Coffee for the Soul
A locally focused coffee concept expected to serve specialty drinks and light bites.
📍 Horizon West
🛍 Retail & Shopping
🛍 T.J. Maxx – Opening March 1
A new off-price retail store offering apparel, décor, and accessories.
📍 5758 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787
💪 Fitness & Wellness
🔥 Fit 407 (Fit As Fire)
Fit 407 — a high-energy group fitness and strength training studio — is planned for Hamlin Town Center.
📍 Hamlin Town Center, Winter Garden, FL
🏫 Education & Health
🎓 The Goddard School – Horizon West
An early childhood education center serving infants through kindergarten.
📍 Horizon West area
🦷 Lakeview Dental
A new dental practice joining the Horizon West area.
📍 Horizon West
🦷 Larkin Dental School
A planned dental education/training facility serving the broader community.
📍 Horizon West
🌳 Community & Public Spaces
🌳 Horizon West Regional Park
This park Phase 1A is now open with playgrounds, paved trails, event pavilions, and more.
📍 4715 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787
📚 Orange County Library – Horizon West Branch
A new library branch under construction next to the park.
📍 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Why This Growth Matters
Horizon West has quickly become one of Central Florida’s most in-demand communities. The continued arrival of dining, retail, fitness, and cultural spaces gives residents more convenience and more reasons to stay local for their everyday needs. The combination of the new library and regional park also creates a true community anchor where families can connect, learn, and enjoy outdoor experiences.
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