Check out these businesses that are now open, coming soon or in the news in the east Austin community.

Now open

Stargazer

Local couple Moya and Colin McIntyre, owners of the east Austin wedding venue Springdale Station, have taken over the shuttered Austin Eastciders Collaboratory with their new concept, Stargazer. The social hangout offers coffee, beer, cocktails, mocktails and a spread of food vendor options, including Lick Honest Ice Creams, Lucky Lime, and Santo Patio tacos and Dipping Springs Tender Co. food trucks.Coming soon

Buddy Bear


An expansion of boutique Lilla & Beth, Buddy Bear will offer children’s clothing and gifts, helmed by local Megan Cooper. The retailer will be located next to Lick Honest Ice Creams in Mueller.Little Ola’s Biscuits

From Austin chef Michael Fojtasek, the biscuit shop will replace what was once Halcyon in Mueller. Little Ola’s can also be found in the Wells Branch neighborhood at 14735 Bratton Lane, Austin and is the sister restaurant to recently Michelin Star-awarded restaurant Olamaie.Hopdoddy Burger Bar

A new Hopdoddy Burger Bar will open in the Mueller neighborhood. The locally owned burger chain was founded in 2010 by a group of friends: Larry Foles, Guy Villavaso, Larry Perdido and Chuck Smith. There are now several locations throughout major cities in Texas, including Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.CorePower Yoga

The fitness studio will open in the Parkside condo building, offering a variety of classes including vinyasa and strength training.Vaura Pilates


The Australia-based pilates studio will open its second studio in the United States next to Chuy’s in Mueller. Vaura offers 50-minute training classes for beginners and advanced participants.In the news

Terrace at Oak Springs

Integral Care, the Travis County mental health care provider, celebrated the five-year anniversary of its first permanent supportive housing community in east Austin. The facility provides homes and services to 50 individuals who were formerly unhoused, including 25 veterans.Emancipet

The Austin-based nonprofit veterinary clinic announced the appointment of Cheryl Katon as its new CEO, effective Nov. 15. Emancipet celebrated 25 years in 2024 of offering affordable veterinary care in Texas and Pennsylvania.