Leander locals and visitors can enjoy a new boba shop, ice cream eatery or brunch restaurant. Community members can also kick off the summer season with waterparks now open and more. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

1. Allergy & ENT Associates

The new Leander location is an extension of an Austin location at 10801 N Mopac, which was formerly known as Austin Family Allergy & Asthma. The clinic is open and accepting new patients, and held a formal ribbon cutting on May 12.

2. Boba CuCue


The tea shop offers milk tea, hand-smashed fruit tea, slushies, frappes, dumplings, bao buns, waffle pops and ice cream. The company operates 14 locations, according to its website.
Boba CuCue has opened its Leander location with tea, boba and hot snacks available. (Steve Guntli/Community Impact)
Boba CuCue has opened its Leander location with tea, boba and hot snacks available. (Steve Guntli/Community Impact)
3. Celebrations Event Center

The 4,000-square foot venue can accommodate parties of up to 200 guests. The space is ideally suited for weddings, corporate events, private parties, baby showers or any other kind of event.

4. Coldstone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery opened at the new Southbrook Station dining and retail strip in Leander in April. The ice cream parlor serves a variety of ice cream flavors, ice cream cakes, shakes and smoothies.
Cold Stone Creamery opened its Leander location in April. (Courtesy Cold Stone Creamery)
Cold Stone Creamery opened its Leander location in April. (Courtesy Cold Stone Creamery)
5. Eggs Up Grill


Signature menu items include corned beef hash, omelets, blueberry muffins and croissant-style donuts. The grill's lunch menu features burgers, salads and melts. The new Cedar Park restaurant is the first of four locations franchisees Michael and Rana Boselah plan to open in the North Austin area.
Breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant Eggs Up Grill will expand its Texas presence with eight new locations planned in the greater Austin area, according to a representative of the franchise. (Courtesy Eggs Up Grill)
Breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant Eggs Up Grill will expand its Texas presence with eight new locations planned in the greater Austin area, according to a representative of the franchise. (Courtesy Eggs Up Grill)
6. Great Clips

The business provides haircuts for men, women, children and seniors, including shampooing, trimming and styling. There is an additional Leander location at 1395 Hwy. 183, Ste. 120, Leander.
The franchise has more than 4,400 salons throughout the U.S. and Canada, including two in the Missouri City area, according to its website. (Courtesy Great Clips)
The franchise has more than 4,400 salons throughout the U.S. and Canada, including two in the Missouri City area, according to its website. (Courtesy Great Clips)
7. Sami Sumeli

The locally-owned restaurant offers online ordering as well as dine in service, and it can accommodate reservations, catering requests, romantic dinners and big parties. Menu offerings include Phali Mix, a traditional Georgian vegetable spread with herbs and walnuts, caviar served with mini-crepes, a fish platter and more.
Sami Sumeli can accommodate romantic dinners, catering requests and more. (Courtesy Sami Sumeli)
Sami Sumeli can accommodate romantic dinners, catering requests and more. (Courtesy Sami Sumeli)
Coming soon

8. Dumpling King


The business operates its current location 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Unit B203, Austin and has announced plans to open a second location in Leander. The menu includes boiled, fried, steamed and soup dumplings as well as appetizers, noodles, stir-fry, rice and braised meat.
  • Opening TBD
  • 15237 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander
  • Instagram: dumplingkingtx


9. McAlister’s Deli

The national cafe chain serves sandwiches, salads, spuds and soups alongside flavored iced teas. Popular dishes include the McAlister's Club, French Dip, Savannah Chopped Salad and Spud Max, according to McAlister's website.
McAlister's Deli is slated to begin serving sandwiches and salads in Leander. (Courtesy McAlister's Deli)
McAlister's Deli is slated to begin serving sandwiches and salads in Leander. (Courtesy McAlister's Deli)
In the news

10. Myopia Center of Texas


Spanish Oaks Eyecare has decided to transition to a myopia management center with a focus on slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children and teens. Some treatments offered at the center include custom-fit Ortho-K lenses, MiSight 1-day soft contact lenses and low-dose atropine eye drops.

11. Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark

Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark officially opened on May 3 to kick off its 2025 season. The resort's daily tickets include full access to four waterslides, the main pool deck, the pirate ship splash zone and the beach and lake. In addition to the waterpark, visitors can find food and drink options at Beachside Billy’s including appetizers, sandwiches, salads and more.

What’s Next


12. Central Texas SPCA

According to a permit listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the organization is expected to construct an additional animal shelter adjacent to its current Leander location. The shelter began construction in late May and is expected to conclude in July 2026.

13. New Hope Massage Center

The new business is slated to start construction in mid-June and will be completed in late September, as stated on a permit listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • 700 W. New Hope Drive, Ste. 104, Cedar Park


14. Port of Subs

According to a permit listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the sandwich shop is expected to begin construction on July 1 and will be completed by November. The business’ menu includes classic subs, specialty subs, wraps, salads, sides and breakfast options.

15. Sprouts Farmers Market

The grocery chain is slated to start construction on its Leander location in early February 2026, as stated on a permit listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Community members can expect the construction to be complete by March 2027.

16. Taco Bell

Cedar Park will be welcoming a new Taco Bell with construction expected to begin in March 2026 and finish in May 2026. The fast-food chain offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more.