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  • 🆕 AnTeNa — fine-dining restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine in Leander is expected to open in late March.

  • 🆕 Shake Shack (Georgetown) has officially begun its $980,000 interior build-out on University Ave as of March 2.

  • 🆕 Texas Roadhouse (Georgetown) is scheduled to break ground late this month on a new 8,000-square-foot location.

🏗️ COMING SOON

  • 🆕 AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar (Leander) - A new fine-dining establishment serving modern Indian cuisine blending modern dining with traditions of Andhra, Telangana and North Americain Leander. Owner Anil Annepuis says they are expected to open to customers in late March.

  • 🆕 Shake Shack (Georgetown) — The popular modern "roadside" burger stand is transforming a 3,000-square-foot space with a full interior renovation.

    • ETA: Late June 2026 (Construction started Mar 2)

    • 📍 Address: 1320 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628

    • 🌐 Website: shakeshack.com

  • 🆕 Texas Roadhouse (Georgetown) — The first Georgetown location for this legendary steakhouse will feature a massive sit-down dining area and bar.

    • ETA: Late September 2026 (Construction starts late March)

    • 📍 Address: 2209 North Interstate 35, Georgetown, TX 78628

    • 🌐 Website: texasroadhouse.com

  • 🆕 Cedar Park Cafe (Cedar Park) — An independent breakfast and lunch spot focused on hearty meals and freshly brewed coffee in a warm, welcoming environment.

    • ETA: Mid-2026

    • 📍 Address: 2005 Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613

  • 🆕 Crave (Leander) - Owner Arun Serikar said Crave will offer loaded sodas, as well as six cookie flavors updated weekly.

    • Opening in May

    • 📍 19397 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 120, Leander

    • Duff’s Famous Wings (Cedar Park)- Buffalo-born Duff's Famous Wings to open a new location near Lakeline Mall. Duff's is best known for its classic Buffalo-style wings, hot red sauce, celery sticks & blue cheese.

    • ETA: Opening this summer

    • 📍 Address: 12233 Ranch Road 620 N., Ste. 205, Austin

    • 🌐 Website: www.duffswings.com

  • Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill (Leander) — A fast-casual concept focusing on fresh Southeast Asian flavors, customizable bowls, and Vietnamese coffee.

    • ETA: August 17, 2026 (Construction starts March 16)

    • 📍 Address: South Brook Station, Leander, TX 78641

  • Chuy’s (Leander) — A new ground-up project for the Austin-based Tex-Mex staple is currently under construction at the Ronald Reagan corridor.

    • ETA: Late 2026

    • 📍 Address: Ronald Reagan Blvd and Kaufman Loop, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: chuys.com

  • Velvet Taco (Georgetown) — Known for globally inspired tacos and their signature red velvet cake, this Dallas-based chain is heading to Bluebonnet Plaza.

    • ETA: Summer 2026

    • 📍 Address: 1310 West University Avenue, Georgetown

    • 🌐 Website: velvettaco.com

  • Mountain Mike's Pizza (Cedar Park) — A family-friendly pizza chain known for crispy, curly pepperoni and mountain-sized pies. The project involves a full tenant finish-out of a retail shell.

    • ETA: May 18, 2026

    • 📍 Address: 100 E Whitestone Blvd #130, Cedar Park, TX 78613

  • J. Alexander’s (Cedar Park) — A polished upscale-casual restaurant known for wood-fired American classics like prime rib and fresh seafood.

    • ETA: Fall 2026

    • 📍 Address: 750 E. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park

    • 🌐 Website: jalexanders.com

    • 📞 Phone: Not yet listed

  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Georgetown) — A neighborhood hangout specializing in toasted sandwiches, hand-dipped shakes, and live music vibes.

    • Opening: Feb. 20, 2026

    • 📍 Address: Wolf Ranch Town Center, Georgetown

    • 🌐 Website: potbelly.com

    • 📞 Phone: (512) 688-5115

  • Costco Food Court (Liberty Hill) — Part of the massive new 160,000 sq. ft. warehouse opening near the Georgetown/Leander border.

    • ETA: March 2026

    • 📍 Address: US 183 and Seward Junction Loop, Liberty Hill

    • 🌐 Website: costco.com

    • 📞 Phone: TBD

  • Chick-fil-A (Georgetown) — A newly filed $4.5 million project for a second location on the west side of town.

    • ETA: November 2026

    • 📍 Address: 4621 Williams Drive, Georgetown

    • 🌐 Website: chick-fil-a.com

    • 📞 Phone: TBD

  • Perky Beans Coffee & Café (Georgetown) — The popular Leander-based family business is expanding with a full café and coffee shop.

    • ETA: TBD

    • 📍 Address: 2651 E. University Avenue, Georgetown

    • 🌐 Website: perkybeanscoffee.com

    • 📞 Phone: TBD

  • Willie's Grill & Icehouse (Leander) Texas icehouse known for its massive patios, retractable garage doors, and a family-friendly menu featuring "Godfather" burgers, Gulf Coast seafood, and hand-breaded chicken tenders.

    • 📍 Address: 1412 Bright Lane, Leander, TX 78641

    • 📞 Phone: (512) 541-2000

    • ETA: Late 2026 (Construction is part of the broader Crystal Village rollout).

  • Tacodeli (Leander) — Construction for this Austin favorite is officially set to begin on September 1, 2026.

    • ETA: Nov. 24, 2026

    • 📍 Address: 408 E. San Gabriel Parkway, Suite 110, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: tacodeli.com

  • Buddy’s Burger (Leander) — Work is underway on this 3,500-square-foot location at the corner of 183.

    • ETA: Late 2026

    • 📍 Address: 309 N. U.S. 183, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: buddysburger.com

  • Hopdoddy Burger Bar (Leander) — Part of the Gateway 29 development; construction is projected to wrap up this summer.

    • ETA: Late June 2026

    • 📍 Address: 19389 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 100, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: hopdoddy.com

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (Leander) — Popular fast-casual chain offering build-your-own burritos, bowls, and tacos.

    • Status: Construction on new build expected to begin this year.

    • 📍 Address: 10745 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: chipotle.com

  • Panda Express (Liberty Hill) — National American-style Chinese restaurant known for its Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef.

    • Opening: June 2026

    • 📍 Address: 12291 W. Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill

    • 🌐 Website: pandaexpress.com

  • McDonald’s (Cedar Park) — The global fast-food giant has filed a permit to join the highly anticipated Bell District mixed-use development.

    • ETA: TBD

    • 📍 Address: Bell District, Cedar Park

    • 🌐 Website: mcdonalds.com

  • Summer Moon Coffee (Georgetown) — Features their famous wood-fired roasting process and signature "Moon Milk" creamer.

    • ETA: June 2026

    • 📍 Address: 1310 W. University Ave., Georgetown

    • 🌐 Website: summermooncoffee.com

  • Bojangles (Georgetown) — A southern-style fried chicken fast-casual concept specializing in chicken sandwiches, biscuits, and classic sides like macaroni & cheese.

    • ETA: June 2026

    • 📍 Address: 4898 Williams Drive, Georgetown

    • 🌐 Website: bojangles.com/menu

  • Crave Cookies (Leander) — A gourmet dessert spot specializing in large, specialty cookies.

    • ETA: April 2026

    • 📍 Address: 8481 W State Highway 29, Suite 600, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: cravecookies.com

  • Sovian Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge (Georgetown) — A European-style steakhouse from Chef Vira (of La Riv Wood Fired Italian) focused on traditional dishes from Italy and the South of France.

    • ETA: February 2026

    • 📍 Address: 1500 Rivery Blvd., Suite 2175, Georgetown

  • Shake Shack (Leander) — Modern "roadside" burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes.

    • ETA: Early 2027

    • 📍 Address: 10209 183A Toll Frontage Road, Leander

    • 🌐 Website: shakeshack.com

  • PopStroke (Cedar Park) — A Tiger Woods co-owned experiential golf and dining venue featuring two 18-hole putting courses and a full-service scratch kitchen.

    • Opening: This spring

    • 📍 Address: 817 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park

    • 🌐 Website: popstroke.com

  • Dill N Chill (Cedar Park) — A multi-use concept combining pickleball courts with a full-service restaurant and nitrogen ice cream shop.

    • Status: Under development

    • 📍 Location: 1820 Bagdad Road, Cedar Park

    • 🌐 Website: dillnchill.com

RECENTLY OPENED

  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Georgetown) — A neighborhood mealtime hangout serving toasted sandwiches, salads, and hand-dipped milkshakes.

    • Opened: Feb. 20, 2026 (Grand Opening)

    • 📍 Address: Wolf Ranch Town Center, Georgetown, TX 78628

    • 🌐 Website: potbelly.com

    • 📞 Phone: (512) 688-5115

  • Game On Bar & Grill (Leander) — A massive new sports destination with 44 draft beers, smash burgers, and loaded fries.

    • Opened: Feb. 7, 2026

    • 📍 Address: 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. A100, Leander, TX 78641

    • 🌐 Website: thegameonbar.com

    • 📞 Phone: (512) 548-5223

  • Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse (Leander) — An authentic churrascaria where gaucho chefs carve premium meats tableside.

    • Opened: Jan. 24, 2026

    • 📍 Address: 2132 Raider Way, Leander, TX 78641

    • 🌐 Website: estancia.com

    • 📞 Phone: (512) 337-3424

  • Layne’s Chicken Fingers (Leander) — The "Soon to be Famous" chicken fingers are now officially serving the Leander community.

  • Leander Union (Leander) — A massive new mixed-use development featuring 10 shell buildings designated for retail and restaurant use.

    • ETA: Feb 27, 2026 (Shell Completion)

    • 📍 Address: 10860 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641

FEATURED

  • ⭐ FEATURED

    Dahlia Cafe (Liberty Hill) — A quintessential Southern comfort spot located in a historic home, known for its massive portions and a shaded outdoor patio that’s perfect for families. It is a true Liberty Hill staple, offering a relaxed, "old Texas" atmosphere that makes it a local go-to for weekend lunches.

    The must-order dish here is the Chicken Fried Steak, which is hand-breaded and can be topped with their signature jalapeño cream gravy for an extra kick. If you have room for dessert, the Aunt Bea’s Buttermilk Pie is a legendary family recipe that locals swear by.

    📍 Address: 2450 RR 1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

  • 🌐 Website: dahliacafe.com

  • 📞 Phone: (512) 515-7772

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