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🔝 TOP 3 IN 10 SECONDS
Pizza Depot (Leander) has officially opened its doors on Ronald Reagan Blvd, bringing its famous international-style fusion pies to town.
🆕 Little Woodrow's (Cedar Park) is coming soon with a massive $1M overhaul planned for the former nightclub space on Whitestone Blvd.
🏗️ The New Hope Hub (Cedar Park/Leander border) remains the area’s largest upcoming food district development housing Pinthouse, Salt Traders, and Day Maker.
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🏗️ COMING SOON & RUMORED
Pinthouse (Leander/Cedar Park border) — Austin’s premier craft brewpub chain is building a massive ground-up restaurant and brewhouse facility. The site will feature their signature artisanal pizzas, flagship beers like Electric Jellyfish, an outdoor beer garden, and a custom covered canopy.
⏰ ETA: June 30, 2027 (Construction begins September 2026)
📍 Address: 1605 E. New Hope Dr., Bldg 1, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: pinthouse.com
📞 Phone: TBD (New Construction)
Salt Traders Coastal Cooking (Leander/Cedar Park border) — The acclaimed native Austin seafood concept is moving north with a new 8,175-square-foot location. Diners can look forward to sustainable turf-and-surf items, a dedicated raw bar, and rotating daily chalkboard specials.
⏰ ETA: Summer 2027 (Construction begins September 2026)
📍 Address: 1605 E. New Hope Dr., Bldg 2, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: salttraderscc.com
📞 Phone: TBD (New Construction)
Day Maker Half Day Cafe (Leander/Cedar Park border) — From the brilliant team behind Jack Allen's Kitchen and Salt Traders, this bright 5,300 sq. ft. daytime diner is coming to the project. It specializes in premium boozy brunches, specialty frozens, espresso drinks, and elevated comfort plates.
⏰ ETA: Summer 2027 (Construction begins September 2026)
📍 Address: 1605 E. New Hope Dr., Bldg 3, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: daymakeratx.com
📞 Phone: TBD (New Construction)
🆕 Little Woodrow's (Cedar Park) — The popular Texas-based bar and eatertainment chain is transforming a 10,700 sq. ft. venue into a signature adults-only playground, complete with a massive outdoor bar and game areas.
⏰ ETA: December 2026 (Construction begins late summer)
📍 Address: 401 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
🌐 Website: littlewoodrows.com
📞 Phone: TBD
🆕 Mountain Mike's Pizza (Cedar Park) — This family-friendly pizza giant is finalizing a full tenant finish-out of a retail shell to bring its legendary crispy curly pepperoni to Whitestone Blvd.
⏰ ETA: Mid-to-Late May 2026
📍 Address: 100 E Whitestone Blvd #130, Cedar Park, TX 78613
🌐 Website: mountainmikespizza.com
📞 Phone: TBD
Mackey's Pizza (Liberty Hill) — Tenant renovations are wrapping up to transform a 915-square-foot commercial space into an independent neighborhood pizzeria.
⏰ ETA: June 1, 2026
📍 Address: 719 Hwy 183, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
🌐 Website: online.skytab.com/mackeys
📞 Phone: TBD
WorldSprings Cafe (Cedar Park) — This major 9-acre outdoor mineral springs spa destination will feature a custom, built-in wellness restaurant to serve poolside snacks and refreshments.
⏰ ETA: Late 2026
📍 Address: Southwest corner of Ronald Reagan Blvd & New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78641
🌐 Website: worldsprings.com
📞 Phone: TBD
La Tequila Jalisco (Liberty Hill) — A highly anticipated three-meal Mexican dining spot preparing to offer classic favorites with a signature twist, like fajitas norteñas loaded with beef, chicken, and chorizo.
⏰ ETA: Late Spring 2026
📍 Address: 13850 Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
🌐 Website: latequilajaliscotx.online
📞 Phone: TBD
✅ RECENTLY OPENED (Last 30 Days)
🆕 Pizza Depot (Leander) — The Canadian pizza franchise has officially completed its multi-tenant buildout along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The brand has quickly captured online attention for its unique cultural fusion toppings, highlighting specialty items like Chicken Peri Peri, Halal Chicken Kebab, and Chili Mango pies.
📅 Opened: May 2026
📍 Address: 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Bldg 2, Suite 206, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: pizzadepot.com
📞 Phone: (737) 370-9711
🆕 Crave Cookies (Leander) — This gourmet dessert spot has officially opened at Gateway 29, serving up massive, warm deep-dish cookies alongside custom flavor-infused "dirty sodas".
📅 Opened: May 2026
📍 Address: 8481 W State Highway 29, Suite 600, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: cravecookies.com
📞 Phone: TBD
Masala Pizza and Bitezz (Liberty Hill) — The popular fusion chain has doubled its footprint in Liberty Hill to keep up with high demand for their Paneer Tikka and Butter Chicken pizzas.
📅 Opened: May 2026
📍 Address: 14101 W Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
🌐 Website: masalapizza.com
📞 Phone: TBD
Patchwork Books & Coffee (Leander) — This independent bookstore and café has become a local favorite for weekend brunching while browsing a curated collection of titles.
📅 Opened: Late April 2026
📍 Address: 110 S. West Drive, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: patchworkbooks.com
📞 Phone: TBD
PopStroke (Cedar Park) — Following its high-profile April 21st launch, this Tiger Woods-backed venue is fully operational with putting courses and a scratch kitchen. It really is fun and the food was great too.
📅 Opened: April 21, 2026
📍 Address: 817 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78641
🌐 Website: popstroke.com
📞 Phone: (512) 596-1180
⭐ FEATURED SPOT
First Watch (Leander) — This beautiful new 4,000-square-foot daytime destination has quickly established itself as a community darling along the fast-growing Ronald Reagan corridor. Operating strictly on a "No Night Shifts Ever" business model, they bring a completely elevated morning routine to local foodies.
The Vibe: Bright, modern, and incredibly spacious. It features an open-air indoor/outdoor covered patio, a dedicated cocktail/juice bar section, and an upbeat atmosphere that makes it the premier spot for weekend family brunches or morning business meetings.
Must-Order Items: You can't leave without trying the famous Million Dollar Bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne drizzle. Follow it up with their fresh-pressed Morning Meditation Juice and the house-favorite Avocado Toast topped with bready microgreens and extra-virgin olive oil.
Pro Tip: Because they focus strictly on daytime crowds (closing every day at 2:30 PM), peak weekend brunch lines can stack up quickly. Download the First Watch app ahead of time to join their digital waitlist from home and skip the lobby wait entirely.
📍 Address: 19389 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd, #500, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: firstwatch.com
📞 Phone: (512) 616-3334
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