Le Burger and Edda Coffee Close at Ohio City's Intro as Big Hospitality Changes Brew
Liam Cutwater · September 20, 2026
Le Burger and Edda Coffee are closing shop at Intro in Ohio City, making way for new food and drink concepts from a fresh hospitality team.
Ohio City's food scene never sits still. This week, Le Burger and Edda Coffee at Intro are officially closing, clearing the way for an incoming wave of fresh concepts and flavors. The shakeup follows a major switch in hospitality leadership at one of Cleveland's trendiest developments.
Big Shakeup at Intro
Intro just made some serious culinary moves. JJJ Hospitality is out, and the Minneapolis-based DDP Restaurant Group, led by chef Daniel del Prado, is in the driver's seat. If you don't know DDP, they're packing a Minneapolis pedigree with more than a dozen inventive restaurants under their belt.
- Le Burger: Closed immediately
- Edda Coffee: Closing this weekend
- Both spaces: Set for a quick facelift and total menu overhaul this fall
Why Are Le Burger and Edda Coffee Closing?
The closures come as part of "Phase 2" changes at Intro. The arrival of DDP Restaurant Group means the spot is getting reimagined from the menu up. According to DDP, former Le Burger and Edda Coffee staff have been offered new gigs at other Intro projects. So, yes, your favorite barista or burger magician may turn up elsewhere in Ohio City.
What’s Next for These Spaces
Le Burger and Edda will not be making a return. Instead, get ready for two new concepts this fall. We’re promised some “light construction and decor changes,” plus new menus crafted by chef Daniel del Prado and his new executive chef, Colin Eakins (who just took over at Jaja next door).
Details on the new concepts are still under wraps, but with DDP's Minneapolis reputation and chef Eakins' local chops, expectations are sky-high. Ohio City foodies, stay tuned.
The New Power Players
Meet DDP Restaurant Group
- Based in Minneapolis, MN
- Fronted by chef Daniel del Prado
- Manages over a dozen eclectic and chef-driven restaurants in the Midwest
Chef Colin Eakins Steps In
- Recently tapped as new executive chef for Jaja
- Set to collaborate with del Prado on refreshed, buzzworthy menus across Intro’s venues
What This Means for Ohio City’s Dining Scene
Change always stirs up opinions, but these moves show that Ohio City remains on the front lines of Cleveland’s restaurant evolution. Swapping out two familiar faces for bold, chef-driven newcomers keeps this neighborhood vibrant—and draws food lovers from across Greater Cleveland.
Visiting Intro: What to Expect Now
- Le Burger: Now closed
- Edda Coffee: Open through this weekend only
- New concepts: Slated to open Fall 2024 after a quick makeover
- Jaja: Still open with a soon-to-be-revamped menu
If you want to say goodbye to your favorite coffee order or burger, you’d better hurry—otherwise, get hyped for what’s next.
The rapid changes at Intro show that Cleveland’s culinary heart keeps things exciting. Watch for more breaking dining news (and maybe a sneak peek menu) as DDP reveals what’s next for these storied spaces.