If you've driven down Crossroads Boulevard or Redwood Road lately, you've noticed the construction. New buildings going up. New signs appearing. Permits posted on fences. Saratoga Springs is in the middle of a commercial development wave that's been building for years — and 2026 is the year a lot of it is finally arriving.
I went through the city's May 2026 RAP Sheet (the Report on Active Projects that Saratoga Springs Community Development publishes), cross-referenced it with city planning records, commercial real estate listings, and confirmed news sources. Here's the most complete picture of what's coming — and what's already open — for residents of Saratoga Springs.
The grocery situation is about to get a lot better
For years, the knock on Saratoga Springs has been the same: "There's nothing out here." That's changing in a significant way, with not one but two major grocery developments arriving simultaneously.
Smith's Marketplace — near the 3500 N corridor
A new Smith's Marketplace is under development near the border between Lehi and Saratoga Springs, targeting the thousands of families who have moved into Wildflower, Wander, Highridge, and Ridgehorne in recent years. The surrounding pad sites are already being marketed to retailers as a grocery-anchored shopping center. Commercial real estate marketing materials indicate a Fall 2026 opening target, though no official opening date has been confirmed by Smith's or Kroger. Smith's Marketplace is the full-size format — full-service deli, bakery, pharmacy, Starbucks kiosk, and fuel center.
WinCo Foods — near Home Depot and Tractor Supply
The City of Saratoga Springs officially announced on its Facebook page that WinCo Foods formally submitted a pre-application to build near the Home Depot on Redwood Road. Eagle Mountain City confirmed the same in their December 2025 Rumor Stop update: "Saratoga Springs confirmed that WinCo is planning to develop a new store near the Home Depot." The site plan has been working through the city planning process, updated as recently as February 2026. No official opening date yet, but the permit activity is moving.
WinCo is a majority employee-owned, bulk grocery chain known for consistently low prices. Having both a Smith's Marketplace and a WinCo serving the northern part of the city within roughly the same timeframe is a genuine quality-of-life shift for Saratoga Springs residents.
The restaurant openings everyone is talking about
Dave's Hot Chicken — 119 E Crossroads Blvd ✅ NOW OPEN
Dave's Hot Chicken at 119 E Crossroads Blvd opened on April 17, 2026 — part of a simultaneous eight-state opening day for the chain. Dave's is one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the country. The Saratoga Springs Planning Commission approved the site plan on September 25, 2025. Nashville-style hot chicken tenders with a heat scale from "No Spice" all the way to "Reaper." It's open — go try it.
Smashburger — 239 E Crossroads Blvd, Steele Ridge Plaza
Application approved per the May 2026 RAP Sheet. The franchise group behind this location — Zuvachs LLC, operating Smashburger in Utah since 2019 — holds a multi-unit development agreement to expand across the Salt Lake Valley. Saratoga Springs is one of their next stops.
In-N-Out Burger — 104 W Redwood Road
The Saratoga Springs City Council unanimously approved the In-N-Out site plan on April 1, 2026 — it will be the city's first. The council also approved a separate major site plan for an In-N-Out warehouse facility at 2238 N Redwood Road in the Northern Frontier Business Park. ABC4 reported the approval in January 2026. No official opening date has been announced by In-N-Out.
Fazoli's — 239 E Crossroads Blvd, Steele Ridge Plaza
The Italian fast-casual chain known for unlimited breadsticks is under construction at Steele Ridge Plaza. At 3,240 sq ft it's a budget-friendly, family-friendly option.
Already open — in case you missed them
Dave's Hot Chicken — 119 E Crossroads Blvd ✅ Open since April 17, 2026
See above. Go.
Twisted Sugar — Steele Ridge Plaza ✅ Open
Flavored sodas and oversized cookies. Already drawing weekend lines.
The Wurst Smoke Haus — 321 E Crossroads Blvd, Steele Ridge Plaza C ✅ Open
A 4,414 sq ft smoked meats and sausage restaurant. A welcome locally-flavored addition to a dining scene heavy on chains.
The full permit list: everything else coming
Beyond the headliners, the city's May 2026 RAP Sheet shows a wave of additional businesses in various stages of construction or approval:
Food and drink:
- Egg Bred (287 E Crossroads Blvd) — breakfast and brunch concept; permanent sign approved March 2026, interior construction underway
- Holy Tacos (337 E Crossroads Blvd) — under construction at Steele Ridge Plaza
- Bombay Palace (166 W Pioneer Crossing, The Crossings) — Indian cuisine, under construction
- Saratoga Poke (1739 N Redwood Road, Redwood Square) — under construction
- Zu-Ku Sushi (347 E Crossroads Blvd) — application approved
- Zeppe's Italian Ice (347 E Crossroads Blvd) — temporary CO issued, essentially open
- West Coast Sourdough (153 W Crossroads Blvd) — application under review
- Pure Green (321 E Crossroads Blvd) — health-focused smoothie and juice bar, under construction
- A new donut shop (1739 N Redwood Road, Redwood Square) — application under review; name not yet confirmed
Retail and services:
- A major retail gallery (629 S Saratoga Road, Northshore Commerce) — 35,439 sq ft under construction; tenant to be confirmed
- Southern Steer Butchers (1705 N Redwood Road, Redwood Square) — specialty butcher, under construction
- The Back Nine (1763 N Redwood Road, Redwood Square) — golf entertainment concept, under construction
- Wolf Gym (1509 N Commerce Drive, Saratoga Town Center) — 24,925 sq ft, application under review
- The Vitamin Shoppe (173 W Lake Drive) — application under review
- Don Gomes Meat Market (357 E Crossroads Blvd) — under construction
- Whibley's (1711 N Redwood Road, Redwood Square) — under construction
- Sage Beauty & Wellness (227 E Crossroads Blvd) — under construction
- Chic Nails (1739 N Redwood Road) — under construction
- Beaches Tanning (1271 N Lake Drive) — complete
Healthcare:
- IHC Clinic/Cancer Center (316 W Medical Drive) — 48,401 sq ft Intermountain Health facility under construction. A full-scale clinic and cancer center means Saratoga Springs residents no longer have to drive north for major medical care. This may be the most impactful development on the entire list.
- Precision Medical Office Building (31 W Aspen Hills Blvd) — 10,647 sq ft, under construction, with West Lake Pharmacy as a tenant
- City Vet (347 E Crossroads Blvd) — veterinary clinic, under construction
- Kiddie Academy (184 W Pioneer Crossing) — 9,564 sq ft early childhood education center, under construction
- The Learning Experience (172 E Thrive Drive) — 10,000 sq ft early childhood center, under review
Large commercial:
- Spring Heights (2409–2467 N Redwood Road) — three buildings totaling over 76,000 sq ft under construction near the north end of Redwood Road
- The Hub (2429 N Stagecoach Drive) — 12,463 sq ft retail, under review
- Hadco Building Shell (1508 N Redwood Road) — 25,484 sq ft commercial anchor space, tenant TBD
The longer horizon: Three Canyons
The development that will matter most to Saratoga Springs homeowners over the next decade isn't a restaurant or a grocery store — it's Three Canyons, the Larry H. Miller development working through annexation and community planning in southwest Saratoga Springs. The concept plan calls for 1,210 acres, 2,700 residential units, and a mixed commercial component. This is a generational project, not a 2026 event, but the fact that it's actively moving through city planning means the southwest edge of Saratoga Springs is going to look fundamentally different within ten years.
What all of this means for homeowners
Commercial development follows rooftops. The reason WinCo and a Smith's Marketplace and an IHC cancer center and an In-N-Out are all arriving at once is because Saratoga Springs has crossed a residential density threshold where national and regional brands see a viable customer base. That's a virtuous cycle. More amenities make the city more desirable. More desirability drives residential demand. Residential demand supports home values.
Saratoga Springs has been commercially underserved for most of its history. Residents have driven to Lehi, American Fork, and Orem for groceries, restaurants, and medical appointments for years. That story is changing — rapidly, and all at once.
For existing homeowners, your neighborhood is becoming more complete. For buyers evaluating Saratoga Springs, the friction that once came with living here is being systematically addressed. Cities that invest in commercial infrastructure build long-term demand for their housing. Saratoga Springs is doing exactly that.
Sources: Saratoga Springs Community Development — RAP Sheet, May 2026; City of Saratoga Springs — WinCo pre-application announcement; Eagle Mountain City Rumor Stop — WinCo confirmation, December 2025; Citizen Portal — Saratoga Springs Planning Commission approves Dave's Hot Chicken, September 26, 2025; Cheapism — Dave's Hot Chicken April 17, 2026 opening, eight states including Saratoga Springs; Dave's Hot Chicken — Saratoga Springs location; Citizen Portal — Saratoga Springs City Council approves In-N-Out site plan, April 1, 2026; ABC4 — Saratoga Springs to welcome In-N-Out Burger, January 7, 2026.