Zozoskitchen 2 — Zozo’s Kitchen owner John Cassimus in his new flagship restaurant in Birmingham. (Nathan Watson / The Bama Buzz)

John Cassimus is set to open a new location of his latest restaurant Zozo’s Kitchen.

The Cassimus family, the founders of the popular Zoe’s Kitchen, took to social media to announce a new ZoZo’s location in coming to Auburn. The restaurant is expected to open in early 2027.

Keep reading to learn more about the new Auburn location + what you can expect to find on the menu at ZoZo’s Kitchen.

New Zozo’s Kitchen coming to Auburn

Zozoskitchen 7 — Inside a Zozo’s Kitchen in Homewood. (Nathan Watson / The Bama Buzz)

The new restaurant will open at 1433 Opelika Road near the Auburn Mall. The property was previously a BBVA Compass bank.

“This is something that’s been a long time in the making. When we decided to rebrand, we wanted a name that was a family name. Zozo is a fun nickname that represents the legacy of my mom and dad—honoring them, their culture and their love for great food.”
John Cassiumus before the first opening of ZoZo’s in Homewood

This will be the fourth ZoZo’s opening in Alabama with previous openings happening in:

Birmingham
Homewood
Tuscaloosa

What’s on the menu at Zozo’s Kitchen?

Longtime fans of the Cassimus family’s restaurants will feel right at home at Zozo’s Kitchen.

“It’s kind of southern, with Mediterranean flair. Everything’s grilled—typically nothing fried—and the food is addictive. We have diners that will come in three to four times a week, which is a testament to what we do and how we do it.”John Cassiumus, Zozo’s Kitchen

While the famous chicken salad is always a hit, Cassimus recommends first-timers try the Chicken Roll-Up—chicken rolled on a tortilla with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and feta cheese served with salsa or Zozo sauce. Beyond dine-in options, Zozo’s Kitchen also offers online ordering and catering for folks on the go.

“Our meals-to-go are huge and they serve five to seven people, averaging about $75. The ribeye dinner is one of our favorites—two pounds of high-quality meat, sides, salad and pita bread.”John Cassiumus, Zozo’s Kitchen

You can see the full menu on the Zozo’s Kitchen website.