Restaurants Updates 2/27/26

🏗️ Mountain Mike's Pizza (Cedar Park) has filed construction permits to begin a $320,000 finish-out this month.

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

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

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

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

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

🆕 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Desiwala Pizza & Wings (Leander) — An upcoming concept blending traditional pizza and wings with unique flavor profiles.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria (Leander) — A bustling local favorite serving authentic East Coast-style pizza, pasta, and wings in a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere. It is a popular neighborhood hotspot known for its large bar area with plenty of TVs for sports.

If you're looking for a recommendation, don't miss their signature Italian Kisses—shrimp and mozzarella stuffed jalapeños wrapped in hickory-smoked bacon. Their giant NYC-style pizza slices and homemade pepperoni rolls are also staples for the local crowd.

📍 Address: 3550 North Lakeline Blvd, Leander, TX 78641

🌐 Website: https://brooklynheightspizzeria.com/