New businesses in Lodi
New businesses have emerged in Lodi particularly in the downtown area:
Downtown Newcomers
Pop the Bubbly has established itself as an upscale champagne bar offering sparkling wines, cocktails, and small plates in an elegant setting[16].
Sweet Aftrlife brings a nostalgic touch to downtown with its old-fashioned candy store concept and Gunther's ice cream offerings[16].
Recent Retail Developments
The Oxford Kitchen has emerged as one of the hottest new businesses in Lodi, along with other notable additions like:
Swirl'd Ice Cream & Shave Ice
First Toast
El Pazcifico Mexican Grill & Cantina - expansion
Nations Gaint Burgers - replacing 5 Guys in Reynold Ranch
The Exchange 1874
Cafecito Lounge
Poppy Coffee[12]
Business Growth Areas
Olive Crush Farms has recently expanded with a new location on Lodi Avenue, enhancing the local retail landscape[11].
The city continues to develop across greater Lodi through projects like:
Reynolds Ranch mixed-use project
Sunwest Village retail center
Rose Gate master-planned development[4]
Tourism plays a vital role in Lodi's business ecosystem, with downtown merchants receiving up to 60% of their revenue from tourists, supporting establishments like Cheese Central, Dancing Fox, Oxford Kitchen, Lodi Beer, Five Windows Beer, El Pazcifico, IDOL Beer, Brick House, West Oak Nosh and Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant Spa[1].
Sources
[1] Grow in Lodi - Lodi Chamber of Commerce https://www.lodichamber.com/grow-in-lodi/
[2] Downtown Businesses Category | Lodi Chamber of Commerce https://business.lodichamber.com/list/category/downtown-businesses-97
[3] News - San Joaquin SBDC https://www.sanjoaquinsbdc.org/about/news/
[4] Economic Development | Lodi, CA https://www.lodi.gov/484/Economic-Development
[5] 25 Things to Do in 2025: Lodi, California Bucket List https://visitlodi.com/25-things-to-do-in-2025-lodi-california-bucket-list/
[6] Lodi unveils business license online portal | abc10.com https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/illegal-business-license-tax/103-b0dfdb20-95ff-47a6-840b-1766e026830d
[7] Lodi Chamber of Commerce - Empowering business to thrive in Lodi! https://www.lodichamber.com
[8] Lodi Chamber of Commerce - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LodiChamber/
[9] Essential Business in Lodi - Lodi News-Sentinel https://local.lodinews.com/categories/shop-local/essential-business
[10] Explore Businesses | Lodi, CA https://www.lodi.gov/1067/Explore-Businesses
[11] Downtown Lodi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtownlodi/p/DEVTimqOhmD/
[12] TOP 10 BEST Hot New Businesses in Lodi, CA - Updated 2025 - Yelp https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Hot+New+Businesses&find_loc=Lodi%2C+CA
[13] Business Directory Search - Lodi Chamber of Commerce https://business.lodichamber.com/list
[14] Lodi Chamber of Commerce https://www.lodichamberofcommerce.com
[15] News Flash • Lodi, CA • CivicEngage - City of Lodi https://www.lodi.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=235&ARC=341
[16] 4 New Must-Visit-Businesses in Downtown Lodi https://www.ardentvacationrentals.com/blog/4-new-mustvisitbusinesses-in-downtown-lodi
[17] New Investment | Lodi, CA https://www.lodi.gov/993/New-Investment