Dutch Bros Coffee
The building structure is up for the new Dutch Bros Coffee located at 90 Chris Kelley Blvd., and work continues on the project. The drive-thru coffee shop will have double lanes and is expected to open in September. The Oregon-based establishment serves hot, iced and blended coffee along with teas, lemonade and smoothies. www.dutchbros.com
Black Rock Coffee Bar
Construction on a Black Rock Coffee Bar, located at the corner of Gattis School Road and FM 685, is expected to be complete in August. This will add to the other six locations in Texas, which include shops in Austin and Round Rock. Also founded in Oregon, Black Rock Coffee Bar serves hot and iced coffee, smoothies and beverages without caffeine. https://br.coffee
Taco Casa
The first Austin metro Taco Casa is expected to open at along Ed Schmidt Boulevard across from Hampton Inn & Suites in late fall. The Texas-based restaurant specializes in fresh American-made ingredients, and its tortillas are fried in-house for hard taco shells. http://tacocasatexas.com
Salt + Waves Salon
A second Salt + Waves Salon, located at at 2098 Murfield Bend, is expected to have construction complete in November. The salon will feature a separate coffee shop and taproom entity called Dwell House Coffee + Tap. Salt + Waves Salon has an existing location in Leander and specializes in hair services for women and men of all ages. www.saltandwavessalon.com
