MEDFORD, Ore. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Michigan-based restaurant chain Savvy Sliders is preparing to open its first Oregon location in northeast Medford, bringing another national fast-casual dining option to the Rogue Valley.
The restaurant will occupy the former Cascades Coffee House location next to Mountain Mike’s Pizza near Crater Lake Highway and Owen Drive.
Renovations are underway at the existing building, with an opening expected this winter. An exact opening date has not been announced.
Founded in Michigan in 2018, Savvy Sliders has expanded into multiple states with a menu centered on made-to-order sliders, chicken fingers and frozen custard shakes.
The company’s menu features a variety of smaller sandwiches, including Angus beef burgers, steak, grilled and fried chicken, fish and vegetarian options. Customers can also order hand-breaded chicken fingers, fries, onion rings and other sides.
Savvy Sliders offers individual sandwiches, combination meals and larger orders designed for sharing.
The company’s arrival comes as several other national restaurant chains plan locations in the same area.
As Medford Alert News previously reported, Habit Burger & Grill is planning its first Southern Oregon restaurant just west of the future Savvy Sliders location.
The California-based chain, founded in 1969, is known for its chargrilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and shakes.
The proposed Habit Burger restaurant is part of the planned Tower Park Commercial development at 3521 Crater Lake Ave., near the intersection of Crater Lake Highway and Owen Drive.
The development also includes plans for Medford’s third Chipotle Mexican Grill location. The approximately 2,350-square-foot restaurant would feature a Chipotlane, a dedicated drive-through lane allowing customers to pick up orders placed through the company’s website or mobile app.
Chipotle currently operates two Medford restaurants, one on Center Drive in south Medford and another on Rossanley Drive in northwest Medford.
The proposed development also includes a 7 Brew drive-through beverage stand and additional commercial spaces. Construction and opening dates for the planned restaurants have not been announced.
The addition of Savvy Sliders, along with the proposed Habit Burger and Chipotle locations, reflects continued commercial development along the Crater Lake Highway corridor in northeast Medford.
Savvy Sliders is expected to be the first of the new restaurants to open, with renovations already underway ahead of its anticipated winter debut.
We’re excited to bring Savvy Sliders to Oregon and introduce diners across the state to our bigger, better, bolder approach to burgers, sliders and chicken,” said Sonny Asker, COO of Savvy Sliders. “As we continue to grow the brand, entering new markets like Oregon is an important step and we look forward to becoming part of the communities in which we operate.”
Company officials state they are expecting a late November, 2026 opening.
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