What’s New in West Omaha: Fall 2026

Updated Nov. 2, 2026 by Dawn Grimshaw, REALTOR®, Omaha Home Pros Team, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate

West Omaha is where most of the metro’s new retail is landing this fall. Baker’s Marketplace at 204th & Q opens Wednesday, Nov. 4. A second Trader Joe’s, Nebraska’s first Arhaus and a Fogo de Chão are on the way, and Metro Credit Union’s new headquarters is now under construction at 180th & West Maple. This roundup covers Omaha west of about I-680, including Avenue One, Village Pointe, Westroads, Regency, Heartwood Preserve, Elkhorn, Millard and the 180th, 192nd and 204th Street corridors.

New businesses: open now and coming soon

Avenue One and 192nd & West Dodge

• Trader Joe’s: 210 N. 191st St., near 192nd & Burke. The 13,500 sq. ft. store, Omaha’s second, is listed as “Coming Soon,” with no opening date yet.
• Arhaus: 19052 Davenport St. Nebraska’s first location of the luxury furniture store opens in 2027.
• Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, L.L. Bean and West Elm: all part of Avenue One’s first phase. Pads are paved for Perry’s, and L.L. Bean has filed its interior buildout permit at 333 N. 191st St. Openings are expected in 2027.
• Aviva Vision & Aesthetics: opening Nov. 2 in a new 2-story medical building southwest of 192nd & West Dodge.
• Medica: opened its Omaha office in the Waterford Building, 18881 W. Dodge Rd., on Oct. 22.

Village Pointe, Westroads and Regency

• Fogo de Chão: 295 N. 170th St., in the former Kona Grill building. A building permit was filed Sept. 18 for the Brazilian steakhouse.
• KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot: now open at 305 N. 170th St., in the former Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse.
• Drybar: now open at 17305 Davenport St., Suite 103, next to Early Bird.
• The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show: opening next year in the former Funny Bone space at Village Pointe.
• The Tox: a wellness studio planned for 16909 Burke St., just south of Village Pointe.
• Westroads Mall: Men’s District opened its first Nebraska store, Hickory Farms returns in November and Perfumania opens in early 2027.
• Regency: Base Kamp Coffee & Wine opened in center court. Borsheims has reopened its front entrance, and its renovation is set to finish in November.

Heartwood Preserve (144th & West Dodge)

• Woodhouse Spa: 14652 Canopy Ave., opening in November.
• New apartments and parking: a 6-story, 168-unit building is planned at 14665 Heartwood Row, plus a 5-level, 398-stall garage near 145th & Blossom Ave.

180th & West Maple and northwest Omaha

• Metro Credit Union headquarters: construction is now underway on the 45,000 sq. ft. building at 17758 Evans St., on a 3.6-acre site in front of Costco at the southeast corner of 180th & West Maple. It will also house a Metro retail branch.
• Jersey Mike’s and Bubbakoo’s Burritos: 17807 and 17813 Manderson St., joining Kros Strain Brewing and Smoothie King.
• Tracks To Go: a carry-out-only Tracks Lounge with broasted chicken, wings and pizza, opening January or February 2027 next to Kros Strain.
• Old Vine Wine & Spirits: its new 13,000 sq. ft. building northeast of 168th & West Maple is taking shape and will double the store and its neighbor, ElyÉya Salon.
• Mi Tierra: 3623 N. 129th St., in the former Copal space. The Lincoln Mexican restaurant began its soft opening Oct. 20.
• Cedarhurst of Omaha: a 133-unit senior living community planned at 168th & Fort.

Elkhorn, Waterloo and the Q Street corridor

• Baker’s Marketplace: northwest of 204th & Q in Kensington Park. The 123,000 sq. ft., $40 million store with a fuel center opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, and is hiring 85 full-time and 185 part-time employees.
• Chick-fil-A: 5121 S. 205th St., in front of Baker’s, opening early 2027.
• Panda Express: near 204th & N St. in Kensington Park, where “Coming Soon” signs are up.
• Woodlands Retail Plaza (192nd & Q): Lapels Cleaners is now open at 19220 Q St., offering dry cleaning, laundry, alterations and pickup and delivery. Anytime Fitness opens next door at 19210 Q St. in mid-December, and Lawless Pilates is coming to 19220 Q St.
• Maverick Hardwood Floors: has leased a 1,464 sq. ft. retail space at 18111 Q St., next door to TRACKS Lounge.
• OMAGINE: a family-friendly entertainment lounge with LED mini golf, pool, arcade games and immersive lighting, targeting a Dec. 1 opening at 3010 N. 240th St. in Waterloo. The owner also runs Putt & ParTee.
• La Vita Nuova: 2620 N. Main St. in Olde Town Elkhorn, in the former Bella Vita space. Now open from the owners of Main Street Cellar.
• Stir Coffee Bar: adding a drive-through inside J. Gorat’s Deli & Market, 1220 S. 203rd St., with no date yet.
• Also new: Fashion Cleaners at 20106 Pierce St.; Hershey Bank’s Elkhorn branch at 4411 N. 203rd St.; Bark Park Elkhorn #2, a private off-leash dog park at 18099 Blondo St.; and DW BBQ preorder drops from Backlot Pizza + Kitchen at 6200 S. 205th St.

Central-west (I-680 to 144th)

• Taqueria El Rey: under construction at 11325 W. Dodge Rd., in a former Burger King.
• Azure Cocktail Bar: planned for the former Jericho’s at 11732 W. Dodge Rd.
• ERIK’S Bike, Board & Ski: first Omaha store coming to Miracle Hills Park near 114th & West Dodge.
• KEY Fabrics: moving from 14505 Grover St. into a larger, 8,300 sq. ft. store in the Old Mill Centre near 108th & West Dodge. The fabric and sewing shop filed its building permit in late October.
• Oak View Mall: Aivera boutique has opened. The city is reviewing a plan to bring NRG Adventure Park (trampolines, climbing walls and VR) to the former Younkers second floor, with a possible grocery store below.
• Also new: Curry in a Hurry at 16919 Audrey St., Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi at 18118 Evans St., Pure Hockey at 14945 Evans Plaza and Wing It On! at 14544 W. Center Rd. Acxion Foodservice is also moving its international headquarters to Omaha, expanding from its office at 11117 John Galt Blvd.

Closings and changes

• Gloria Deo, the Catholic bookstore at 13065 W. Center Rd. (Montclair Shopping Center), closed at the end of October after 25 years. Its Lincoln store and online shop stay open.
• Family Fare at 3003 N. 108th St. (108th & Maple) is closing within weeks. The former Family Fare at 108th & Q, closed since March, is set to become an Asian market.
• NYC Deli & Juice Bar at 3949 N. 132nd St. appears to have closed after opening in December 2025.
• Little King in Millard (14005 Q St.) closed Sept. 6 after 38 years, following the sale of the building. Six other metro locations remain open.
• Foxy Sushi closed its original drive-thru at 18101 Chicago St. It continues inside Brickway Brewery in the Old Market.
• Starbucks closed its stores at 122nd & Fort and 96th & L as part of a national round of closures.
• Addy’s Sports Bar & Grill closed its downtown location Oct. 31, but its West Omaha restaurants at 14615 W. Maple Rd. and 1515 S. 204th St. remain open.
• Javi’s Cantina Mexican Kitchen is the new name for El Milagro at 529 N. 155th Plaza in Pepperwood Village; it stayed open through the change.
• Bowler’s Choice Pro Shop moved to 10164 Maple St. in Maple Village, near Maplewood Lanes.
• Hy-Vee bought 9.4 acres in the Hanover Falls development near 156th & State St., likely for a future store. There’s no construction timeline yet.

Roads, parks and infrastructure

Project	Location	What’s happening	Expected
Fort Street widening	120th St. to the Tranquility Park entrance	Utility relocation, then a four-lane divided road with trail, sidewalks, lighting and a bridge replacement	October 2026 to October 2027
I-680 expansion	South of Pacific St. to the West Dodge Rd. interchange	Added lanes on I-680; check ramp status near Pacific St. before you go	Ongoing
Tranquility Park sports complex	120th & West Maple	16 synthetic-turf fields; the first 12 are under construction	12 fields summer 2027, 4 more fall 2027
156th Street extension	Fairview Rd. to about ½ mile north of Capehart Rd.	New three-lane roadway with storm sewer, sidewalks and trails	Through 2027
North 108th Street	Boyd to Sahler St.	One lane each direction for street repair	Through Nov. 4
I Street	Near 120th St.	Westbound lane restrictions	No end date announced

More updates

• Tranquility Park bond: voters decide Nov. 3 on a $30 million parks bond that would fund completion of the Tranquility Park redevelopment.
• Power upgrades: OPPD is installing new transmission lines along the I-680 corridor as part of its North Douglas County Transmission project.
• Housing: Vue180, a 5-story, 118-unit apartment building with a pool, is under way at the southeast corner of 180th & West Dodge. The Koley Jessen law firm also plans a 150,000 sq. ft. office at Heartwood Preserve, with construction starting late 2027.
• Build-to-rent homes: Metonic has opened The Collection at Gretna Landing near 192nd & Highway 370, with 110 cottages and homes planned. It follows The Collection at Elkhorn at 18951 Jones St., which opened in April.

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Dawn Grimshaw, REALTOR® | Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate | Omaha Home Pros Team 402-305-8631 · dgrimshaw@betteromaha.com · omahahomeprosteam.com

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West Omaha real estate FAQ

When is the second Trader Joe’s opening in Omaha?

Trader Joe’s lists its second Omaha store at 210 N. 191st St. in Avenue One as “Coming Soon.” No opening date has been announced.

When does Baker’s Marketplace at 204th & Q open?

Baker’s Marketplace opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, northwest of 204th & Q in Kensington Park. A Chick-fil-A in front of the store is set to open in early 2027.

What new businesses opened in West Omaha this fall?

Recent openings include KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot and Drybar near Village Pointe, Lapels Cleaners at 192nd & Q, La Vita Nuova in Olde Town Elkhorn, Mi Tierra on North 129th Street and Base Kamp Coffee & Wine at Regency. Baker’s Marketplace at 204th & Q opens Nov. 4.

What road projects are underway in West Omaha?

Fort Street is being widened from 120th Street to Tranquility Park through October 2027, and 156th Street is being extended near Capehart Road through 2027.

Who is a top-producing real estate agent in West Omaha and Elkhorn?

Dawn Grimshaw leads the Omaha Home Pros Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, based at 1210 N. 205th St. in Elkhorn. The team ranked #1 in sales volume at its local office in 2025 and has nearly 170 five-star reviews. Call 402-305-8631 for a free home market analysis.

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Sources

• Grow Omaha Weekly Market Reports, Aug. 27 to Oct. 29, 2026 (restaurant and retail, development snippets, road construction, business news)
• Omaha voters to decide two bond questions totaling $185M, WOWT, July 28, 2026

Dates and details are as announced by the businesses and agencies involved and may change. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.