Stay up to date with the latest North Austin business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings.

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Kesshō Craft Chocolate

The small-batch chocolate company has kicked off the second anniversary of its Asian-inspired “bean-to-bar" chocolate shop in South Austin, with the opening of a second location on Burnet Road in North Austin. Co-owned by Liang Wang and Mark Huetsch, the chocolatier blends Asian ingredients into unique Western-style desserts.Mazúr Coffee & Boutique

The business is owned by Marissa Mazúr and will offer traditional coffee items, specialty coffee, matcha, tea and baked goods. While customers enjoy their drink or treat, they can browse the boutique’s many selections featuring custom candles, jewelry, tops, bottoms, jackets, dresses and more.International Balloon Museum


International contemporary art company Balloon Museum opened a pop-up exhibition at the former Louis Shanks furniture store, The Let's Fly—art has no limits—exhibit features a variety of inflatable art pieces for patrons to interact with. The exhibit is inspired by concepts of freedom, flight and lightness, exploring air as a symbol of limitless travel and movement, according to Balloon Museum information. The Austin museum will run until Nov. 2, according to the company's website.Coming soon

Neon Belly

Together with her husband, Tony Latto, Kathleen Wainwright developed the concept for Neon Belly, inspired by the couple's love of the jujitsu, yoga and running scenes in the city. Nestled in the Burnet Road neighborhood, the cafe will feature locally roasted coffee, a full matcha bar, bite-sized pastries and gelato.kidsActing Studio

The children's theater studio has taken center stage at The Linc in North Austin, unveiling a brand-new theatre space that will serve as its permanent home. The new facility spans 8,500 square feet and features a 160‐seat theatre, specially designed to host full‐scale productions. The children’s theater group offers a variety of classes and camps for children ages 3-19.Relocations


Catholic Art & Gifts

The faith-based retailer is relocating within the North Star Shopping Center off Burnet Lane. The store carries a variety of religious items, including rosaries, crucifixes, Bibles and prayer books, as well as gifts for occasions such as Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. It is part of the F.C. Ziegler Co., a Catholic religious supplier established in 1929 with locations across the nation.
  • Relocating in September
  • 7727 Burnet Road, Bldg. 5, Ste. 2115, Austin
  • www.zieglers.com
In the news

Dwell Coworking

The space is expanding its coworking area, which should be completed in September. The location offers dedicated desks available for booking, meeting rooms and private office spaces.Recycled Reads


Austin Public Library's used bookstore, Recycled Reads, is anticipated to close in December or January with plans to expand bookselling operations across all library branches.Water2Wine

Owned by Dane Aziz, the neighborhood winery and tasting room specializes in low sulfite and low histamine wines and is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The business has a four pour tasting flight where guests can pick wines directly from the menu or request a flight be built by the knowledgeable team.Room Service Vintage

LuCretia Sisk is stepping down as the owner of Room Service Vintage after 26 years and passing the torch to Audrie San Miguel, co-owner of Prototype Vintage and former Room Service Vintage employee. San Miguel plans to expand the space by over 400 square feet and extend the store's hours.Closings

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya


The Japanese hot pot restaurant has closed to make space for a new concept which has not yet been disclosed. The concept was founded by Aikawa and is part of his additional concepts, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya and Tiki Tatsu-Ya.Factory Mattress

The mattress store is closing its Austin-area locations, following the company filing for bankruptcy in June. The company sells mattresses from various brands including Nextar, Lovett, Smartlife and more. Customers can also purchase pillows, bedding products and loungers. Locations are currently selling all products with discounts of up to 80% off.
  • Closing TBD
  • North Austin: 9607 Research Blvd., Ste. 450, Austin; Northwest Austin: 13945 US 183, Ste. B-1, Austin; Southwest Austin: 5601 Brodie Lane, Ste. 1400, Austin; Lakeway: 1800 RM 620 S., Ste 100, Lakeway
  • www.factorymattresstexas.com