Trio of food and drink businesses opening in Ipswich in 2026

A trio of food and drink businesses are opening in Ipswich in 2026 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich is fast becoming an up-and-coming foodie destination with many new restaurants, cafes and takeaways setting up in the town.

Here are three food and drink businesses opening in and around Ipswich in 2025.

Construction on a new Co-Op (Image: East of England Co-op)

A new Co-Op will be opening in Kesgrave, just outside of Ipswich, after construction of the site began earlier in December.

The new store in Hartree Way will create more jobs when it opens in late 2026 - more than a decade after plans were first approved.

Watts for Lunch, in Lloyds Avenue (Image: Newsquest)

The Lloyds Avenue cafe closed earlier this year ahead of a relocation to a "bigger and better" venue.

It was known for its range of build-your-own sandwich and salad options, cakes and other baked goods.

UK Fried Chicken will open in Tacket Street in Ipswich (Image: Newsquest)

The new business is opening in a former Kurdish restaurant Baghdad in Tackett Street.

While an opening date is yet to be announced, the takeaway will sell fried chicken, pizza, burgers, paninis and wraps.