16 business updates for the Leander, Cedar Park area

The Round Rock-based eatery expanded into Leander. The restaurant serves South Asian favorites out of food trucks in an outdoor setting.

• Opened Sept. 26
• 2450 Hwy. 183, Leander
• Instagram: @aromaleander

The yoga studio expanded to Cedar Park with a new space. Black Swan first opened in 2009, according to Cedar Park grand opening coordinator Tiffany Asha. The company now has locations in Texas, Arizona and Colorado.

• Opened Sept. 13
• 1050 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 105, Cedar Park
• www.blackswanyoga.com/studios/cedar-park

Established in 2011, Crust now has dozens of locations throughout Texas and Louisiana. The franchise sells Chicago-style thin-crust pizzas in addition to a wide range of starters, salads, pastas and desserts.

• Opened Sept. 20
• 145 S. Brook Drive, Ste. 180, Leander
• www.crustpizzaco.com

5. Lava Leander Cafe & Hookah Lounge

The establishment offers a variety of flavored tobaccos that can be smoked on the premises from a range of hookah pipes. The facility will also offer a full restaurant and coffee bar, featuring a variety of small plates and specialty coffee. In addition to general seating, the lounge offers special VIP seating that can be reserved on the company’s website.

• Opened Sept. 23
• 14300 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 901, Leander
• www.lavaleander.com

The nationwide sandwich chain offers a range of sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and its signature Giant Spud baked potatoes.

• Opening Oct. 13
• 144 S. Brook Drive, Ste. 100, Leander
• www.mcalistersdeli.com

The Texas-born donut shop serves donuts, kolaches and breakfast sandwiches in addition to a selection of iced and hot beverages.

• Opened Sept. 26
• 144 S. Brook Drive, Ste. 140, Leander
• www.shipleydonuts.com

8. Simply Pho House

The restaurant specializes in pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. Simply Pho also offers a range of vermicelli noodle dishes, fried rice and Chinese favorites like General Tso’s chicken.

• Opened Sept. 18
• 905 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. A, Cedar Park
• www.simplyphohouse.com

The restaurant is known for breakfast tacos like The Otto, made with organic refried black beans, double bacon, avocado and jack cheese; and lunch offerings like the Cowboy, which includes dry-rubbed beef tenderloin, grilled corn, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, guacamole and queso fresco.

• Opened Sept. 8
• 1400 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 100, Cedar Park
• www.tacodeli.com

The restaurant offers a variety of classic Indian staples, including curries, naan, tandoori-baked specialities and a range of vegetarian fare.

• Opened Sept. 15
• 109 N. Hwy. 183, Leander
• www.verandabarrestaurant.com

11. Chuy's

The new location for the Tex-Mex franchise is slated to be built near the Bar W Marketplace shopping center. Construction on the building is expected to begin in December and last until July. The Chuy's menu features a mix of enchiladas, tacos and burritos as well as appetizers, specialty sauces and margaritas.

• Opening in 2026
• 19348 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander
• www.chuys.com

The nationwide chain, founded in 1993, has more than 700 locations worldwide, and is best known for its steaks, ribs, burgers, fried chicken and made-from-scratch sides.

• Opening in late November
• 1416 Sparkle Lane, Leander
• www.texasroadhouse.com

Relocations

13. Jaida’s Clayworks

Jaida Simental, pottery teacher and the owner of Jaida’s Clayworks, will be moving to a new studio space in January. Artist Abraham Christian Brown will join Simental at the new 2,000-square-foot space, offering advanced realism, portfolio preparation and art theory instruction.

• Relocating in January
• 1805 Hur Industrial Blvd., Cedar Park
• Facebook: Jaida’s Clayworks

14. CB Hardware

The hardware store celebrated its 25th anniversary in Leander on Sept. 25. The wholesale hardware supplier was founded by Charles Batts and his son, Chuck, in 2000.

• 700 Blueline Drive, Bldg. 1, Leander
• www.cbhardware.com

The Texas barbecue chain is celebrating 25 years. Smokey Mo’s was founded in Cedar Park in 2000 by Morris “Mo” and Lisa Melchor and now has 21 locations throughout Texas. The restaurant is known for its ribs, brisket, sausages and pork-belly burnt ends, in addition to a wide range of sides, from mac and cheese to potato salad.

• 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 101, Leander
• www.smokeymosbbq.com

Texas Regional Healthcare Training Center

The center will have been training healthcare professionals for a year come Nov. 4. The hybrid nurse aid certification training program comprises online instruction and in-person practice. The 100-hour course, broken into 60 hours of lecture and 40 hours of externship, prepares students to take a certification exam with the state. Locally-owned by Richard and Andrea Graham, the three week program provides an expedited alternative to longer courses and offers monthly enrollment.

• www.txhealthcaretraining.com