South Central Austin Edition | September 2025

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splash park for pets, and serves puppy bowls and ice cream, owner Sandra Vargas said. • Opened Aug. 16 • 5020 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.barkhouseatx.com 5 HokkaiSan Owned by Jason Qiu, the Japanese-style grocery store o ers a curated selection of food, Asian snacks and beverages for visitors to get a taste of Japan. Customers looking to indulge in a meal can check out the store’s fresh sushi and hot meals, including teriyaki bowl options, which are prepared daily. • Opened Aug. 23 • 609 Congress Ave., Austin • www.hokkaisan.com 6 FM Western Store The western wear store is now open near the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road. The store has a selection of vintage cowboy hats and a variety of clothing. • Opened Aug. 23 • 517 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. C, Austin • Instagram: fmwesternstore 7 Cenote The East Austin co ee shop and hang has found a new home in the former Revival Co ee location on East Seventh Street. The refreshed menu o ers brunch favorites, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and fries, while the drinks span classic co ee shop staples to a wide mix of beer, wine and cocktails. • Opened Aug. 29 • 1405 E. Seventh St., Austin • www.cenoteaustin.com 8 Strong Pilates Community members can participate in 45-minute classes featuring high-intensity, low-impact reformer strength training. Owned by Kendra Blair and Shannon Togher, the location o ers classes crafted for a full-body workout focused on building strength and improving endurance. • Opened Aug. 30 • 1717 W. Sixth St., Ste. R110, Austin • www.strongpilates.co

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• Opened Aug. 2 • 1607 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • Instagram: @luannescoffee

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1 TropiCafé Owned by Ray Rivera and his wife, Moni, the co ee truck is inspired by the duo’s Puerto Rican and Mexican backgrounds. The truck features signature creations, including a piña colada latte and banana cream matcha. • Opened July 12 • 2801 S. I-35 frontage road, Austin • www.tropicafeatx.com 2 Luanne’s Co ee and Matcha A new mobile co ee spot o ering specialty co ee and matcha is now open o East Cesar Chavez Street. The co ee shop is LGBTQ+ and women-owned. Specials include the Honey Cornbread Matcha Latte and Blue Coconut Matcha Latte.

3 EarthWise Pet The holistic pet store and grooming studio ocially opened its South Lamar location. Pet parents can nd pet food, toys, supplies, self wash options and day camp services. • Opened mid-August • 2330 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 110, Austin • www.earthwisepet.com 4 BARk House Social The private o -leash dog park began serving food and drinks to pets and their owners in East Austin. The membership-based business provides access to a 1-acre turf dog park that is mud free. The business features a

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