Read the top business news from the past week from the Central Texas area.

Cedar Park-Leander

3 businesses coming soon to Cedar Park, Leander

Here are three businesses opening soon in the Cedar Park-Leander area.

H-E-B opens new Leander store

Leander-area residents have a new H-E-B store to shop at starting Nov. 17.

Creole-focused La Joie brings fine dining to Cedar Park

Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nick Harrison said he would watch his grandmother labor over gumbo just for small family dinners.

When he asked why she spent so much time on meals, she would respond in French, “c’est la joie,” which translates to “for the joy.” When Harrison opened the Cedar Park restaurant in November 2020, he knew he had to pay homage.

Georgetown

New drive-thru, walk-up coffee shop now open in Georgetown

August Beverage Co. had its grand opening event Oct. 30.

Round Rock

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar coming to Round Rock in spring 2022

Representatives for Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar have confirmed a new location is coming to the former Mellow Mushroom location at 2600 N. I-35, Round Rock, in late spring 2022.

Taylor Girtman, Benton Graham, Brittany Andes and Brian Rash contributed to this report.