From an expansion of dining options to openings of personal service businesses, South Austin has seen a few changes in the past few months in its business and dining community. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

1. Four22 Leasing Group

Owned by Lisa Waltke, the business offers apartment locating services in Austin, Houston, Leander, Georgetown, Buda, Cedar Park, Hutto, Kyle, Manor and Round Rock.
Four22 Leasing Group helps community members find their new homes in Austin and beyond. (Courtesy Four22 Leasing Group)
Four22 Leasing Group helps community members find their new homes in Austin and beyond. (Courtesy Four22 Leasing Group)
2. Joe’s Slice of Sicily

Owner Joe Croce was born and raised in Capaci, Sicily before moving to the United States. In addition to pizza, diners can order calzones, rolls, pinwheels, mozzarella sticks, wings, garlic knots, salads and sandwiches.
Owner Joe Croce was born and raised in Sicily and was inspired to bring his home country's flavors to Austin. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Owner Joe Croce was born and raised in Sicily and was inspired to bring his home country's flavors to Austin. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
3. The Cowboy Poolside Boutique


Austin-based lifestyle brand Cowboy Pools has opened a specialty retail shop at its South Austin showroom. Customers can find a range of products including sunscreens, kids swim accessories, swimsuits, outdoor furniture, pool and poolside products and eco-friendly eyewear.

4. Think Again Tattoo Removal

Owned by Mike and Chloe Anderson, the business specializes in only-laser tattoo removal for all types of tattoos. The Austin location is the business’s first U.S. location.

5. Wow Poke


The food truck’s menu features a make-your-own-poke-bowl option, house poke bowls, hot poke, wraps, desserts and small bites including wings, dumplings and spam musubi. The business has two other locations in East Austin and in South Austin.

Coming soon

6. Black Rock Coffee Bar

Customers can enjoy coffee classics, coffee-less drinks, chillers, frozen coffee and locally-made pastries and breakfast items, as stated on the business’s website.
Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening a location in East Austin in the near future. (Courtesy Black Rock Coffee Bar)
Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening a location in East Austin in the near future. (Courtesy Black Rock Coffee Bar)
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7. Kerbey Lane Cafe

Kerbey Lane Cafe celebrated its 45th anniversary in May. The family-owned business opened in 1980 in Central Austin and the business now operates 10 locations throughout Austin, Round Rock and San Antonio.
Kerbey Lane Cafe celebrated its 45th anniversary in May. (Courtesy Kerbey Lane Cafe)
Kerbey Lane Cafe celebrated its 45th anniversary in May. (Courtesy Kerbey Lane Cafe)
8. The Butcher’s Daughter

According to a permit filed on June 27, 2025 with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the restaurant is expected to move into the space previously occupied by Trudy Del Mar on South Congress. The restaurant has locations in California and New York with menus featuring breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, bowls, pizza, juice, smoothies and appetizers.