Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the new opening date for The Crack Shack.

Interested in learning which Katy restaurants are open or are scheduled to open soon? Check out the newest restaurants in Katy or several that will open soon below.

The Crack Shack, a California-based chicken restaurant, will be opening a location at LaCenterra this summer. The restaurant will be located at 3501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. R140, Katy, where Peli Peli once was. The restaurant serves fried chicken; salad bowls; and unique sandwiches, such as The Double Clucker, which is made up of two ground chicken patties, cheddar, bacon, smashed avocado, burger sauce, pickles and fried onions on a potato roll. The Crack Shack sources all ingredients from local farms and bakeries. www.crackshack.com

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is coming to Katy Mills, 25220 Kingsland Blvd., Ste. 300, Katy, this summer, and it is bringing handcrafted lemonades; superfood smoothies; tropically inspired coffees and teas; acai bowls; and healthy, casual fare “in the spirit of Aloha.” Wow Wow began as a lemonade stand at farmers and night markets around the island of Oahu, Hawaii, in 2012. Since then, it has expanded its menu and extended business to the mainland and internationally, but its core values are still to spread love and fellowship by supporting the local community and events. www.wowwowhawaiianlemonade.com

A new Culver's is expected to open in the Fulshear area. An exact opening date for the burger franchise has not been released yet, but construction is expected to finish at the end of May. It will be located on the northeast corner of FM 1093 and Flewellen Way in Fulshear. The restaurant specializes in butter burgers and frozen custards. No phone number is available for this location as of press time. www.culvers.com


Brown Sugar Cafe and Books will be opening a location in late February or early March. Located at 5330 Fry Road, Katy, the bookstore aims to give African American community members a safe space to discuss, purchase and consume Black literature, owner Raven White said. The bookstore also includes a cafe that will serve a variety of coffee and other beverages. www.brownsugarcafeandbooks.com

Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Elyson opened Feb. 15. The new location is located at 23015 FM 529, Ste. 700, Katy. The dessert franchise sells treats such as ice cream, Italian ice and soft ice cream in a variety of flavors, including blueberry, banana, mango, lemon, watermelon, cake batter, peach and sour green apple. 281-396-4053. www.jeremiahsice.com

Jarro Cafe is expected to open this year in Katy. It will be located at 1223 Grand Blvd. W., Ste. B113. The restaurant serves tacos, quesadillas and tortas. There is another location in Houston. www.jarrocafe.com

Laura Aebi, Asia Armour, Holly Galvan and Sierra Rozen contributed to this report.