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🆕 First Watch (Leander) is now officially open at Gateway 29, serving its signature healthy breakfast and brunch items.
🆕 Chuy’s (Leander) has officially broken ground on its $1.75 million Tex-Mex project at Ronald Reagan and Kaufman Loop.
🏗️ Shake Shack (Georgetown) build-out on University Avenue is progressing rapidly toward its late June grand opening.
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🏗️ COMING SOON
🆕 Desi Bites (Leander) — A new Indian fast-casual concept is preparing to open in the Ronald Reagan corridor following a $500,000 interior finish-out.
⏰ ETA: Late 2026 📍 Address: 18145 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Ste 160, Leander, TX 78641 🌐 Website: desibites.com
🆕 Red Chili Bar & Restaurant (Leander) — Project filings indicate a new dining option is coming to the Northline area, featuring a multi-suite bar and restaurant layout.
⏰ ETA: Late 2026 📍 Address: 15301 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd, Bldg 11, Leander, TX 78641
🆕 Hopdoddy Burger Bar (Leander) — Confirmed as a future anchor for the Gateway 29 development, bringing elevated casual burgers and shakes.
⏰ ETA: Summer 2026 📍 Address: Gateway 29 development, Leander, TX 🌐 Website: hopdoddy.com
🆕 The Square at Crystal Falls (Leander) — This neighborhood-scaled retail destination is entering the final phases of construction and will feature curated retail and dining.
⏰ ETA: Mid-2026 📍 Address: Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, TX
Chuy’s (Leander) — The iconic Austin Tex-Mex chain is now under construction for its ground-up, 1.75 million dollar project.
⏰ ETA: Late 2026 📍 Address: Ronald Reagan Blvd & Kaufman Loop, Leander, TX 🌐 Website: chuys.com
Tacodeli (Leander) — Construction on this 2,400 sq. ft. location is scheduled to begin this fall, targeting a year-end debut.
⏰ ETA: Late 2026 📍 Address: Ronald Reagan Blvd & Kaufman Loop, Leander, TX 🌐 Website: tacodeli.com
✅ RECENTLY OPENED
🆕 First Watch (Leander) — The health-conscious breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain has officially opened its newest Central Texas location.
📅 Opened: Mid-April 2026 📍 Address: Gateway 29, Leander, TX 78641 🌐 Website: firstwatch.com
🆕 Ked’s Ice Cream, Waffles & Crepes (Leander) — This lifestyle dining concept is now serving a wide range of global ice cream flavors and fresh-made desserts.
📅 Opened: April 2026 📍 Address: Leander area (Lifestyle Dining district) 🌐 Website: kedsicecream.com
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.
📅 Opened: April 21, 2026 📍 Address: 817 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78641 🌐 Website: popstroke.com
⭐ FEATURED SPOT
The Burger Bar (Cedar Park) — Originally a Lago Vista favorite that officially opened its first Cedar Park location in July 2025. This spot is celebrated for its "copy, paste, improve" philosophy, delivering high-quality, classic American burgers in a modern, welcoming sports bar type of environment. It has quickly gained a reputation among locals for consistent quality and a straightforward, delicious menu.
The must-order dish is the Double Cheeseburger, which features perfectly seared patties and fresh toppings on a toasted bun. For a complete meal, pair it with their Hand-Cut Fries, which are widely praised for their crispness and flavor.
📍 Address: 2005 Little Elm Trail, Bldg. A, Ste. 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
🌐 Website: theburgerbar.com
📞 Phone: (512) 243-8135
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