CI Foodie: 6 changes to Austin and nearby dining scenes including brunch and cupcakes

There are also special cupcake flavors available on certain days of the week such as lemon raspberry on Mondays and whiskey brownie on Fridays, as well as mystery cupcake flavors on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Opened Jan. 31
• 900 S. RM 620, Ste. C-105, Lakeway
• www.cupprimo.com

Customers can enjoy lunch and dinner service featuring a “vegetable-focused, mezze-style menu,” as stated in a news release. The menu offers a lighter style of California cooking and prioritizes vegetables and seafood. Diners can look forward to ordering signature dishes such as Sweet Corn Hummus, Broccoli & Kale Hummus, Crispy Wild Mushrooms and Grilled Oishii Shrimp Kebab.

To pair with meals, the restaurant offers a bar program with cocktails like the Tequila Yuzu Espresso Martini and zero proof options.

• Opened Jan. 31
• 3120 Palm Way, Ste. 170, Austin
• www.emarestaurants.com/austin

The restaurant serves premium meat cut at the table, as well as "fresh gourmet sides, an elevated salad bar, handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list," according to Estancia's website.

• Open January 2026
• 2132 Raider Way, Leander
• www.estancia.com/leander

This spring, Noble Joe is slated to move into a 1970s-style trolley that is about double the size of its current tiny home. The new 30-foot coffee trolley will feature electrical upgrades to support a second espresso machine, allowing the business to serve more customers and reduce wait times, Operations Lead Hannah Novak said.

The coffee shop serves drip coffee, cold brew and espresso from three Austin-based roasters, as well as specialty lattes, chai and matcha from other local businesses. Food options include yogurt parfaits with granola and tacos from Taco House in Pflugerville, which are available exclusively at the Riverside location.

• Opening in early March
• 1620 E. Riverside Drive, Austin
• www.noblejoe.co

The Toasted Yolk Cafe offers a menu centered around the morning and mid-day meals, as well as specialty donuts and beverages. This includes breakfast burritos, different takes on toast, salads, soups, sandwiches and cocktails from the restaurant's full bar.

• Opened Jan. 26
• 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 300, Round Rock
• www.thetoastedyolk.com

'Here to stay': Jason’s Deli serves up fresh flavors in Cedar Park

Jordan Anderson moved from the West Coast to the Austin area in 2018. After a decade-long hiatus from the service industry, he began working as an assistant manager at the Arboretum Jason’s Deli in Austin.

The Cedar Park deli officially opened in 2018, bringing sandwiches, salads, bowls, pastas and desserts to community members—Anderson took over as managing partner of the location in November 2023.

The most popular menu items are specialty sandwiches like the California Club and Ruben The Great, baked potatoes, broccoli cheese soup and the salad bar.

“You're not going to find a bad item on that menu,” Anderson said. “All of our ingredients are top of the line [and] we serve fresh, great food.”