Three New Businesses Opened in Downtown Fargo
New retailers and eateries have secured leases for storefronts recently vacated by local coffee shops.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Downtown Fargo is welcoming three new businesses as Fiona's Filipino Cuisine, Revival Specialty Coffee Bar, and Tastee Vintage occupy spaces formerly held by established coffee shops. These new ventures are currently undergoing renovations to revitalize the vacant storefronts.
Why it matters
The arrival of these businesses aims to sustain economic activity and provide community spaces following the closure of several long-standing downtown coffee retailers. Their occupancy fills gaps left in the local commercial corridor during the summer of 2026.
The new businesses are located at 14 Roberts Street, 623 2nd Ave. N., and 115 Broadway N. respectively. These developments follow the closure of Twenty Below Coffee and Youngblood Coffee locations in July 2026.
The players
Tastee Vintage
A retailer that has grown from pop-up booths and community markets into a permanent storefront.
Yann Niteka
The owner of Tastee Vintage who developed the apparel business through local community market sales.
The details
Owners are currently performing interior updates and renovations at their respective sites to prepare for service. Tastee Vintage, which has sold apparel since 2022, is transitioning from pop-up and community market sales to a permanent brick-and-mortar storefront.
Timeline
Tastee Vintage began selling clothing in 2022.
Twenty Below and Youngblood Coffee closed in July 2026.
Fiona's Filipino Cuisine lease begins on October 1, 2026.
Tastee Vintage is expected to open in early November 2026.
Market Landscape
The transition of these storefronts reflects the ongoing churn within the downtown Fargo retail environment as newer concepts replace legacy coffee shops. This repositioning helps maintain high occupancy rates in the city's central business district despite recent closures.
Shoppers can expect new retail and dining options in the downtown area beginning in late 2026. These businesses offer new specialty goods and food services to residents visiting the city center.
The takeaway
The transformation of these vacant spaces highlights the fluid nature of the downtown retail market. Residents should monitor local announcements for the specific grand opening dates of these new businesses.
Further reading
For more information on local business activity, visit the Fargo Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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