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🆕 Buddy's Burger is coming up 183 to Leander, and it's the closest one on this list — they're aiming for October.
🆕 Nashville Hot Chicken is headed for the Village at Cedar Park — Urban Bird is turning an ice cream shop into a chicken joint.
🆕 Pokeworks (Cedar Park) A family-owned franchise location brings a vibrant slice of Hawaiian inspiration to Cedar Park
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🏗️ COMING SOON & RUMORED
🆕 Buddy's Burger (Leander) — The Austin burger joint is heading up 183. Handmade burgers off 100% Angus chuck that's never frozen, seasoned fries with their own spice blend, and lemonade squeezed in house. They're taking about 3,500 square feet. ⏰ ETA: October 2026
📍 Address: 309 N. U.S. 183, Leander
🌐 Website: https://buddysburger.com
🆕 Urban Bird Hot Chicken (Cedar Park) — Nashville-style hot chicken with all-natural halal chicken, tenders and sandwiches you order by heat level, and Urban Fries loaded with mac and cheese, pickles and a jumbo tender. It's their first Cedar Park store, going into an ice cream shop that's being gutted for the build.
⏰ ETA: Spring 2027
📍 Address: 700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 100, Cedar Park
🌐 Website: https://www.urbanbirdhotchicken.com
🆕 Chicken Salad Chick (Leander) — The fast-casual chain famous for its dozen varieties of made-from-scratch chicken salad is finalizing a new 2,582-square-foot location at the Hero Way development.
⏰ ETA: August 2026
📍 Address: 1060 Hero Way, Building 2, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: https://www.chickensaladchick.com
📞 Phone: TBD
📑 ON THE RADAR — NEW FILINGS & PERMITS
🆕 Urban Egg Eatery (Leander) — A breakfast-brunch-and-lunch cafe has filed to finish out 4,296 square feet on the 183A frontage road at Northline. It's the same building as the Ike's that's on the way, so that corner is filling in fast.
⏰ ETA: Early 2027
📍 Address: 10209 183A Toll Frontage Rd., Leander
🌐 Website: https://www.urbanegg.com
🆕 Simply South (Cedar Park) — A restaurant called Simply South has filed a $150,000 interior remodel of an existing 6,869-square-foot restaurant space on E. Whitestone — new floors, fresh paint, relocated restrooms. Work is slated to start in late September.
⏰ ETA: Late 2026
📍 Address: 1900 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
🌐 Website: None found.
🆕 Story Teller (Leander) — A brand new local concept combining a bookstore in the front with a cozy micro cocktail bar in the back, offering a curated experience for books and drinks.
⏰ ETA: Fall 2026
📍 Address: 1892 N. US Hwy 183, Leander, TX 78641
📞 Phone: TBD
✅ NOW OPEN (LAST 60 DAYS)
Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill (Leander) — Ngoc Phan and Annie Pham brought their family-run Southeast Asian grill to Southbrook Station, with banh mi and bowls built to order at the counter.
📅 Opened: Aug. 13, 2026
📍 Address: 145 South Brook Dr., Ste. 120, Leander
🌐 Website: https://limegreengrill.com
📞 Phone: (512) 766-6756
Dave's Hot Chicken (Cedar Park) — The buzzy, rapidly expanding chain officially started serving its wildly popular menu of Nashville-style spicy chicken tenders, sliders, and fries. 📅 Opened: August 7, 2026
📍 Address: 1500 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
🌐 Website: https://www.daveshotchicken.com
📞 Phone: (737) 766-7440
⭐ FEATURED SPOT
Pokeworks (Cedar Park)
The Vibe: Bright, clean, and wildly colorful, this family-owned franchise location brings a vibrant slice of Hawaiian inspiration to Cedar Park. Whether you're a poke veteran or someone completely new to the concept, the welcoming atmosphere and build-your-own line make it incredibly approachable for a quick, fresh bite.
Must-Order Items: If you aren't sure where to start, the Dynamite Lobster Pokebomb is a massive crowd-pleaser that frequently earns rave reviews from first-timers. For a serious flavor kick, try the Hawaiian Hot Plate loaded with flame-torched spicy shrimp, or wrap your favorite fresh ingredients up in one of their surprisingly addictive poke burritos.
Pro Tip: Don't let hesitation hold you back if you're not typically a raw fish fan; they offer fully cooked proteins like torched shrimp and chicken that are just as flavor-packed.
📍 Address: 1310 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 530, Cedar Park, TX 78613
🌐 Website: https://www.pokeworks.com
📞 Phone: (512) 456-0506
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