All the new businesses opening in Norwich in October 2023

Here are all of the businesses opening their doors in October. 

1) Plan Burrito

Plan Burrito is opening soon at the top of Timber Hill (Image: Plan Burrito)Mexican restaurant Plan Burrito is set to open at the top of Timber Hill in the former home of Re: Source.

The business was founded in Loughborough in 2018 by Steve Hopper and now has eight branches across the country.

The restaurant will serve burritos, tacos and nachos to eat-in or takeaway.

An exact opening date is yet to be confirmed but it is gearing up for an October launch.

2) Buffalo Coffee Brewers

Buffalo Coffee Brewers is at 36 St Benedicts Street (Image: Joana Fonseca)Buffalo Coffee Brewers opened in St Benedicts Street on October 2. 

The shop is run by Giles Hayward-Smith who has more than 10 year’s experience working in the coffee industry in both London and Norfolk. 

The shop sells a range of coffees as well as tea and hot chocolate and Mr Hayward-Smith plans to serve homemade cakes in the future. 

3) The Bucket List

The Bucket List has opened outside Chantry Place (Image: The Bucket List)Pop-up restaurant The Bucket List opened at Chantry Place’s courtyard on October 2. 

The unique chip shop serves its food in buckets with homemade toppings. 

The Bucket List, owned by Nathan Boon, first opened in Cromer in 2018 and has since held pop-ups all over the country. 

4) Julian Charles

Julian Charles is opening its first Norwich store (Image: Julian Charles)Homeware brand Julian Charles is hoping to open in Castle Quarter this month.

The brand is in the “early days” of planning for the new store. 

There are more than 70 Julian Charles outlets across the UK, with the closest store currently in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. 

5) Tortilla

The former Greggs in White Lion Street (Image: Newsquest)Mexican restaurant Tortilla is set to open its first Norwich branch in the former home of Greggs in White Lion Street. 

The restaurant, which sells California-style Mexican burritos and tacos, has not confirmed an opening date.

However, job adverts on Indeed are currently advertising an October start date.

The site has been vacant since December 2022 after Greggs relocated to a larger premises. 

6) Cosmic Jo’s 

Cosmic Jo’s will sell rare merchandise from a range of popular franchises (Image: Jonathan Storey)Cosmic Jo’s sci-fi store is opening in the former site of Griffin Sweets in Bedford Street.

The shop has been empty since March and will now sell rare collectables from popular franchises such as Star Wars, Doctor Who and Marvel. 

Owners Jonathan Storey and Bradley Brady are hoping to launch the business at the end of October. 

7) Bubba Kitchen 

Bubba Kitchen has opened a permanent premises in White Lion Street (Image: Bubba Kitchen)Bubba Kitchen opened in White Lion Street on October 5. 

The North American-style kitchen was previously a pop-up at The Earlham in Earlham Road. 

The menu features freshly made pittas, tacos, burgers and fried chicken.