From a Petsmart and Texas Roadhouse coming soon, to new ownership taking over the Bastrop Cafe, learn more local business updates from the Bastrop area.

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Melissa Kay Artistry

Bastrop entrepreneur Melissa Hayes launched her photography and makeup business, specializing in portraits and weddings. She is crowdfunding for a studio but currently travels to clients.Coming Soon

LongHorn Steakhouse


Construction on the 5,780-square-foot, $2 million project is scheduled to begin in June and finish in late January 2026. LongHorn Steakhouse serves a variety of fresh-cut steaks, seafood, chicken, lamb and more.
Texas Roadhouse offers hand-cut steaks and made-from-scratch sides among its menu items. (Courtesy Texas Roadhouse)
Texas Roadhouse offers hand-cut steaks and made-from-scratch sides among its menu items. (Courtesy Texas Roadhouse)


Texas Roadhouse

The restaurant is known for its signature hand-cut steaks, ribs, various scratch-made sides and whipped honey cinnamon butter served with fresh-baked dinner rolls.Einstein Bros. Bagels

The American chain is best known for its bagels, sandwiches, coffees and other baked goods. The business will be located in the new mixed-use development spearheaded by Pearl River Companies—Sendero.Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh


Carter’s will soon open a store in the former Rue21 space at Burleson Crossing. The brand specializes in clothing for babies and toddlers, while its subsidiary, OshKosh B’gosh, is known for children’s denim and overalls up to size 14.
  • Opens in late spring
  • Burleson Crossing, 773 SH 71 W., Ste. C, Bastrop
  • www.carters.com
PetSmart

Set to open in the upcoming Burleson Crossing East shopping center, the American pet retail chain sells food, supplies and accessories. It also offers services such as grooming and training, with many locations providing veterinary care and boarding.
  • Opens in the third quarter of 2026
  • Burleson Crossing East, near the intersection of Edward Burleson Lane and SH 71 W., Bastrop
  • www.petsmart.com


In The News

Bastrop Cafe


Christina and Adam Want took over Bastrop Cafe in February, with plans to perk up the menu in the future. Nestled inside the Bastrop Fitness Project, the cafe serves coffee made with beans sourced from Bastrop’s Texas Coffee Works. The menu also includes teas, refreshers, milkshakes, smoothies, healthy snacks and more.
  • Inside Bastrop Fitness Project, 303 Martin Luther King Drive, Bastrop
  • www.bastrop.cafe
P. Terry’s

The Austin-based burger stand is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. P. Terry's offers burgers and fries produced with all-natural ingredients. The eatery opened its only Bastrop location in October 2023.
Chili's is celebrating its 50th anniversary this March. (Courtesy Chili's)
Chili's is celebrating its 50th anniversary this March. (Courtesy Chili's)


Chili’s

The restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary in March. The menu features American and Tex-Mex cuisine, including burgers, chicken, fajitas, pasta and seafood, according to its website.Closings


Mr. Brew Coffee

Jaime Astorga opened his coffee shop inside Community Gardens in the summer of 2024. Astrogra said he has future plans to open a new Bastrop Mr. Brew with more options, including a drive-thru. The cafe offers coffees, teas, aguas frescas, smoothies and snacks.