Bubby’s BBQ
Smithville Farmers Market fan-favorite Bubby's BBQ will open its first brick-and-mortar following the restructuring of Your Mom's. Your Mom’s owners Ryan and Gina Blackmore will close their comfort food cafe and begin manufacturing their popular glazes and sauces, while also incorporating their menu into Hope Floats Ice Cream and Bakery. Bubby's BBQ owner Jay Johnson said he and his wife Kailee are "beyond excited" to regularly serve barbecue classics to hungry diners.
- Opens in early December
- 109 2nd St. NW, Smithville
- www.bubbysbbqtx.com
Sprouts Farmers Market
The specialty grocery retailer will be nestled within the soon-to-come Burleson Crossing East near the upcoming Kohl’s Bastrop. Burleson Crossing East will span 20 acres adjacent to Burleson Crossing Shopping Center. Sprouts Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh produce, meat and seafood, as well as bulk products, vitamins and supplements, according to the website.
- Opens TBD
- Burleson Crossing East, Hwy. 71 and Edward Burleson Drive, Bastrop
- www.sprouts.com
Jersey Mike’s Subs
The fast-casual sandwich shop offers nearly 30 hot and cold options including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. The East-Coast-style sub shop will be opened by franchise owner Michael Jordan, and is the first eatery to announce it is coming to the 65-acre Pearl River development currently underway.
- Opening in mid-2025
- In the Pearl River development near the intersection of Hwy. 71 W. and FM 969
- www.jerseymikes.com
Everhome Suites Bastrop
Located near Ascension Seton Bastrop Hospital, the 58,000-square-foot, four-story hotel will house 114 guest rooms, each with a fully furnished kitchen, spa-style bathroom and large closet—with a few rooms offering in-room washers and dryers.
- Opens in early 2025
- 630 Agnes St., Bastrop
- www.choicehotels.com/everhome-suites
