Now open
Torres Hair Design
Local business owner Maribel Robles opened her new hair salon in Southwest Austin offering haircuts, color services, scalp treatments and other hair services.
- Opened Sept. 3
- 3008 Davis Lane, Ste. 240, Austin
- www.torreshairdesign.mysalononline.com
A TJX Company brand, Homesense, opened next to Ross in Sunset Valley Marketfair, taking over what used to be Buy Buy Baby. The store offers furniture, lighting, decor, home textiles and more.
- Opened Oct. 10
- 5400 Brodie Lane, Ste. 400, Austin
- www.homesense.com
The Austin-based Baja California-inspired restaurant opened in Sunset Valley, offering made-to-order burritos, tacos, nachos and more. This is the chain’s third location in South Austin and the second to open this year. The newest Cabo Bob's is located at the site of the former Taco Ranch, which closed last year.
- Opened Oct. 14
- 5033 W. Hwy. 290, Bldg. C, Austin
- www.cabobobs.com
The Louisiana-based national chain opened a new Austin location in October in Sunset Valley. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in chicken finger meals and includes crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and coleslaw as sides. Raising Cane’s is also well known for its signature sauce and sweet tea. Other Cane’s locations can be found across the Austin metro.
- Opened Oct. 29
- 5601 Brodie Lane, Austin
- www.raisingcanes.com
The private social club is now open. Locally owned by Sierra Bailey and Adam Fujawa, Maeve House serves as a coworking space for members to work and socialize. Businesses and members can also reserve rooms at Maeve House for meetings. Maeve House also holds private and public events. Non-members can visit on a limited basis.
- Opened Oct. 29
- 1200 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin
- www.maevehouse.com
The supermarket offers groceries such as produce, household items, snacks and more. The business also has a butcher shop and kitchen serving tacos, tortas and soups.
- Opened Nov. 3
- 11118 S. First St., Ste. 100, Austin
The classic rock-themed restaurant and bar is now open in Menchaca Park in far South Austin. The business is owned by Justin Knoch, who also owns the speakeasy concept 1922 in El Paso. Culture Club serves pizza, wings and more, and features an outdoor patio, lawn games and vintage pinball machines.
- Opened Nov. 2
- 12000 Menchaca Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. A, Austin
- www.cultureclubaustin.com
Another Broken Egg
The national brunch spot will open its newest Austin location in the Southpark Meadows shopping center this November. The restaurant serves Southern-inspired dishes, such as Crab Cake Benedict shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles. The menu also includes lunch items, spiked cold brews and a full bar. Other locations can be found in Northwest Austin.
- Opening Nov. 18
- 9600 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 96C-100, Austin
- www.anotherbrokenegg.com
The new coffee shop is owned by Justin Monroe and will offer coffee, cold brews and espresso drinks. The business is also partnering with Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co. in Dripping Springs.
- Opening Nov. 12
- 4930 S. Congress Ave., Ste. C-304, Austin
- Facebook: Merfolk’s Specialty Coffee
The new tattoo and piercing shop, locally owned and operated by husband and wife Ty and Robyn Pallotta, will open next to Lala’s South Pole.
- Slated to open in mid-December
- 3008 Davis Lane, Austin
- www.bluebonnettattoo.com
Locally owned by Becky and Tommy White, the store buys, trades and sells new and used Lego sets and pieces.
- Opening Nov. 16
- 5207 Brodie Lane, Ste., 130, Austin
- www.bricksandminifigs.com
The Guatemalan fast food chain will open on Slaughter Lane in 2025. Pollo Campero serves grilled and fried chicken meals based on family recipes. The menu also features salads, bowls, empanadas, fries and more.
- Opening in early 2025
- 166 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin
- www.pollocampero.com
Austin Eyecare
The optometry office will move from its location at 4409 Menchaca Road, Austin to a new space at 1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 135. Owned and operated by Dr. Priyal Desai, Austin Eyecare offers eye exams, treatments and surgeries.
- Opening spring 2025
- 1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 135, Austin
- www.austineyecare.net
Violet Crown Trail
The Hill Country Conservatory has completed Phase I of the project which connects 13 miles of public trails that stretch from Zilker Park to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Planning for the Violet Crown Trail began in 2006.Ideal Dental
The dental office will open a new location on West Slaughter Lane, according to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ideal Dental has a location on South Lamar Boulevard in Austin and in Buda.
- Opening spring 2025
- 200 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. 103, Austin
- www.myidealdental.com
The health care clinic will open a new location on West Slaughter Lane, according to a permit filed with TDLR. CareNow offers adult and pediatric urgent care, and has locations throughout Austin.
- Opening summer 2025
- 200 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. 110, Austin
- www.carenow.com
Hao-Hao Restaurant
The family thanked its customers for 35 years of patronage in a message posted to the restaurant website. Plans to close the restaurant were announced in a Facebook post earlier this year. Hao-Hao Restaurant served Chinese and Vietnamese dishes.
- Closed Oct. 20
- 1901 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 115, Austin
- www.haohaosouthaustin.com
The bar and grill opened in 2019 and served burgers, tacos, wings, beer, cocktails and more.
- Closed Aug. 31
- 4930 S. Congress Ave., Ste. C-304, Austin
- Facebook: The Git Out