Several restaurants and businesses are now serving the South Austin area, and more are slated to open soon.

Now Open

PayMore

The electronics resale store opened in Oak Hill Plaza this summer. Customers can bring in headphones, laptops, smartphones, video games, power tools and more to receive cash.Jet’s Pizza

The Michigan-founded restaurant opened in Oak Hill Plaza this summer, specializing in delivering Detroit-style pizzas. This is the fifth location in Austin and is owned by Kirsten Kothmann. Jet’s Pizza can also be found off Brodie Lane, South Lamar Boulevard, South Congress Avenue and in Cedar Park.Pho Wok


Owner Tuan Nyguen opened the Asian cuisine restaurant in Oak Hill Centre in what was previously Chen Z Noodle House. Pho Wok offers Vietnamese dishes such as pho and Chinese food like fried rice, lo mein and kung pao chicken.Dutch Bros Coffee

The Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain is now serving drinks at its new location on West Ben White Boulevard, in what was previously a Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurant. Dutch Bros offers a variety of coffee, energy drinks, teas and sodas.
Dutch Bros Coffee on West Ben White Boulevard is now open, and a new South Austin location is coming soon. (Courtesy Dutch Bros)
Dutch Bros Coffee on West Ben White Boulevard is now open, and a new South Austin location is coming soon. (Courtesy Dutch Bros)
La Traviata

The local Italian restaurant recently reopened in Lantana Place after closing its South Congress Avenue location in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. La Traviata is helmed by Marion Gillcrest, who also serves as executive chef, and co-owns restaurant 68 Degrees Kitchen with her sister Joan Gillcrist.Dwell Coworking

The co-working business opened a second location inside Point Community Church in Manchaca. Dwell Coworking offers memberships, day passes and rentals for workspaces including desks and conference rooms.Wetzel’s Pretzels


Located on the lower level of Barton Creek Square near Foot Locker, Wetzel’s Pretzels offers hand-rolled soft pretzels and beef hot dogs.Rocky’s Bar

A tropical-themed bar opened in the courtyard of South Congress Avenue's Austin Motel. Rocky's Bar, named after the hotel's former mascot, a cat called Rocky, offers cocktails and shave ice from a walk-up window. Seating and shuffleboard is available in the courtyard.
Rocky's Bar will celebrate its grand opening with a party Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. (Courtesy Chad Wadsworth)
Rocky's Bar celebrated its grand opening with a party on Oct. 3. (Courtesy Chad Wadsworth)
Coming Soon

Homesense

The homeware store will open next to Ross in Sunset Valley Marketfair, in what was previously Buy Buy Baby. Homesense, a TJX Company business, offers furniture, home decor and lighting.Cabo Bob’s Burritos


The Baja California-inspired restaurant will open its third South Austin location this month in Sunset Valley at the former Taco Ranch site. This location is one of two new Cabo Bob's restaurants in South Austin; the company's owners opened an Onion Creek location in August. Cabo Bob's serves made-to-order tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos.
Cabo Bob's serves burritos, tacos, nachos and more. (Courtesy Cabo Bob's)
Cabo Bob's serves burritos, tacos, nachos and more. (Courtesy Cabo Bob's)
Purificación García

The Spanish fashion retailer will open in Barton Creek Square next to Michael Kors. Purificación García offers men and women’s clothing and accessories.Roll Shack ATX

The new locally-owned ice cream shop is slated to open near Shore Raw Bar & Grill early next year. Roll Shack has two locations in Abilene, Texas, and this will be the first Central Texas location. Owner Cody Busbee said he is friends with the original location's owner and wanted to bring Roll Shack to Austin. The ice cream shop will serve homemade cream-based, dairy-free and vegan rolled ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients, crepes and smoothies.Taco Palenque

The Mexican fast food chain will open its first South Austin location next year. Construction of the new restaurant in Meadows Crossing on the I-35 frontage road began in early October. Taco Palenque serves breakfast tacos, parrilladas and more.Dutch Bros


The drive-thru coffee chain will open another location in Meadows Crossing on the I-35 frontage road next to Floor & Decor. This will be the third Dutch Bros to open in South Austin.Austin Regional Clinic

Located near two existing south Austin Regional Clinics along Ben White Boulevard, the health provider broke ground Sept. 19 on a new 65,000-square-foot, two-story surgery and specialty clinic.In the News

barre3

Owner Aurora Jones is celebrating 10 years in business. Jones, who has a degree in exercise physiology, said she opened the studio in October 2014 to help people find better mobility, health and wellness and joy in movement. Barre3 offers full-body, low-impact workouts that combine strength, conditioning, cardio and mindfulness.