economic development

Jefferson House now under construction in downtown Peoria

Jefferson House in downtown Peoria has broken ground. Left to Right: Gavin Linderman, Micah Bently, Stephen Allen, Vice Mayor Jennifer Crawford, Mayor Jason Beck, Councilmember Matt Bullock, Kell Duncan, Lance Linderman.

City of Peoria

New locally-owned restaurants and shops are coming to downtown Peoria.

Mayor Jason Beck, Vice Mayor Jennifer Crawford and Councilmember Matt Bullock on Sept. 18 joined the owners of The Churchill and Driftwood Coffee for the groundbreaking celebration for the future site of Jefferson House, on the northwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Jefferson Street.

Jefferson House is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026.

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economic development

Jefferson House now under construction in downtown Peoria

City of Peoria

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:37 am

New locally-owned restaurants and shops are coming to downtown Peoria.

Jefferson House is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026.

This project will house a mix of food venues, host artisan pop-ups, and serve as a community gathering space for special events.

Additionally, Caldwell County BBQ has been under construction and expects an early 2026 grand opening.

The properties for Jefferson House and its neighbor Caldwell County BBQ are city-owned and were acquired by the city as part of council’s strategic revitalization vision for downtown Peoria.