🔝 TOP 3 IN 10 SECONDS
🆕 Willie's Grill & Icehouse on 183 Toll.
🏗️ J. Alexander’s officially begins construction in Cedar Park next month.
❌ Margaritas & Time Out Sports Bar have officially closed in Liberty Hill to make way for new development.
🏗️ COMING SOON & RUMORED
🆕 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
🌐 Website: williesgrillandicehouse.com
📞 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
Desiwala Pizza & Wings (Leander) — An upcoming concept blending traditional pizza and wings with unique flavor profiles.
⏰ ETA: TBD
📍 Address: Reagan Crossing, 15201 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Leander
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
Hopdoddy Burger Bar (Leander) — High-quality burger bar serving craft burgers and local beers, marking their first location in the Leander area.
⏰ ETA: Late June 2026 (Construction began Jan. 1)
📍 Address: 19389 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 100, Leander
🌐 Website: hopdoddy.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
La Vaquerita Creamery (Georgetown) 🆕 — This creamery offers traditional ice cream alongside gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free options.
⏰ Opened: Jan. 24, 2026 (Grand Opening)
📍 Address: 603 W University Avenue, Suite 126, Georgetown, TX 78626
🌐 Website: lavaqueritacreamery.com
📞 Phone: (512) 688-5915
Mercado Libertad (Liberty Hill) — A Latino grocery store and restaurant offering authentic prepared foods and specialty ingredients.
⏰ Opened: Jan. 2026 (Soft opening early Jan)
📍 Address: 13750 W Hwy 29, Ste 102, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
🌐 Website: mercado-libertad.toasttab.com
📞 Phone: (512) 548-5142
Café Java (Austin/Cedar Park border) — This is the first new Café Java location in 20 years, serving a selection of coffees, breakfast tacos, and pancakes.
⏰ Opened: Jan. 12, 2026
📍 Address: 12129 RM 620, Ste. 120, Austin, TX 78750
🌐 Website: thecafejava.com
📞 Phone: (512) 505-8025
Jersey Mike’s (Leander) — A popular sub shop at Hero Way Crossing serving cold and hot subs sliced fresh to order.
⏰ Opened: Dec. 31, 2025
📍 Address: 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 160, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: jerseymikes.com
📞 Phone: (512) 528-4440
Wish Kitchen + Bar (Liberty Hill) — A scratch-kitchen concept where everything from buns to sauces is made in-house, featuring a full craft cocktail bar.
⏰ Opened: Nov. 28, 2025
📍 Address: 1004 Main St., Liberty Hill, TX 78642
🌐 Website: wishkitchenandbar.com
📞 Phone: (512) 548-5310
Bahler Street (Georgetown) — Known for their wood-fired sourdough pizzas, this is their first brick-and-mortar location after years as a food truck.
⏰ Opened: Nov. 7, 2025 (Grand Opening)
📍 Address: 2080 Westinghouse Rd, Ste 109, Georgetown, TX 78626
🌐 Website: bahlerstreet.com
📞 Phone: (512) 688-5134
Layne’s Chicken Fingers (Leander) — The "Soon to be Famous" chicken fingers are now officially serving the Leander community.
📍 Address: 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 100, Leander
🌐 Website: layneschickenfingers.com
⭐ FEATURED
Game On Bar & Grill (Leander) — The ultimate modern sports bar, where every game feels like a front-row experience! Our space boasts immaculate vibes—sleek, vibrant, and designed for comfort. What truly sets us apart is the exclusive BottomsUpBeer draft system, the only one in town, delivering perfectly chilled, fresh pints straight to your glass. Whether you’re here to catch the big game or unwind with friends, our innovative draft technology and lively atmosphere combine to create an unforgettable time. Join us for great drinks, exciting sports, and a welcoming environment you’ll want to visit again and again!
⏰ Opened: Feb. 7, 2026
📍 Address: 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. A100, Leander, TX 78641
🌐 Website: thegameonbar.com
📞 Phone: (512) 548-5223
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