BY ELLE BENT, ZARA FLORES & SARAH HERNANDEZ
11 Dutch Bros Coffee Oregon-based coffee chain Dutch Bros is slated to open another drive-thru only location in South Austin this summer. The new location will replace the shuttered Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurant. • Opening this summer • 1910 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin • www.dutchbros.com 12 Rumble Boxing The national chain will open in the Southpark Meadows shopping center this May. The franchise is locally owned by Michelle Stephens, and the studio will offer a hybrid of boxing and strength training classes. • Opening in May 13 Young Chefs Academy A locally-owned franchise of Young Chefs Academy is slated to open this summer, owned by Sarah and James Gagliardi. The business will offer weekly classes to help sharpen kids’ culinary skills, as well as camps, special events and field trips. • Opening this summer • 6705 US 290, Ste. 501, Austin • https://austinswtx.youngchefsacademy.com • 9900 S. I-35, Ste. A300, Austin • www.rumbleboxinggym.com
• Opened Feb. 24 • 8600 Hwy. 290 W., Austin • www.oakhillsocial.com
Now open
7 Retrofit Old Austin Vintage The shop opened in February offering eclectic, mid- century modern vintage furniture and decor, including credenzas, lamps, dining tables and chairs. The shop also sells jewelry and art. • Opened Feb. 15 8 Warby Parker Warby Parker is now open at Barton Creek Square. The new mall location is the fourth in Austin. The glasses retailer sells glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses, and offers eye exams. • Opened Feb. 24 • 2901 Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. A03A, Austin • www.warbyparker.com • 3500 S. Congress Ave., Austin • Instagram: retrofit_vintage_atx
16 LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue The Austin-based food truck opened as a brick- and-mortar restaurant, offering barbecue and drinks. Behind the restaurant are co-owning couples Evan and Lindsey LeRoy, and Sawyer and Nathan Lewis. The new restaurant has space for beer and wine, packaged barbecue goods, and merchandise. Additionally, the menu will expand to include items such as starters, sides and desserts. • Opened Feb. 28 • 5621 Emerald Forest Drive, Austin • www.leroyandlewisbbq.com
Coming soon
9 Cosmic Coffee & Beer Garden A third location of Cosmic Coffee is slated to open this year at the former Indian Roller site. Construction is underway to build a 2,500-square-foot space, and partners Paul Oveisi, Patrick Dean, Jason Stevens and John Butts are working toward fundraising. The menu at Cosmic Coffee changes seasonally but generally includes coffee, craft cocktails and local beer. • Opening TBD • 10006 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.cosmichospitalitygroup.com 10 Daiso Japanese dollar store Daiso is slated to open in Sunset Valley this spring, replacing David’s Bridal. The new store will be around 10,000 square feet and will offer home decor, stationery, food, makeup and more. Daiso also plans to expand its footprint within the U.S. with more store openings in 2024. • Opening April 6 • 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 990, Austin • www.daisous.com
In the news
South Austin-area charities. Clients can contribute donations at the clinic.
14 Austin Aqua-Dome Founded by Gary Coffman, the Austin Aqua-Dome has been a go-to for fish and fish tank purveyors. In February, the business celebrated the completion of its $90,000 exterior renovation, encasing the dome of the building with a new coating. The business offers fresh- and saltwater fish, coral and more.
• 5720 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.mranimalhospital.com
17 Urban Mattress The Austin-owned and -operated mattress franchise will become Austin Premier Mattress in early April. The company will also begin selling a new line of its own mattresses manufactured in Dallas. Urban Mattress offers Tempur-Pedic mattresses, Vispring mattresses and its own line of mattresses.
• 1604 Fort view Road, Austin • www.austinaquadome.com
15 Manchaca Road Animal Hospital The locally owned veterinary clinic will celebrate 50 years in business this summer. To celebrate, Manchaca Road Animal Hospital is making free T-shirts for its long-time clients. Every month this year, the clinic is also donating a percentage of its profits to various
• 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 200, Austin • https://austin.urbanmattress.com
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