Now open
Heaven on Earth
The cottage bakery service—owned by Avion Moore—sells gourmet pudding.
- Opened June
- Serving New Braunfels, Northeast San Antonio, San Marcos
- www.tasteheavenonearth.com
The open-air bar and grills serve American fare. Tan Turtle Tavern also has a beach volleyball court andlive music stage.
- Opened late June
- 8515 River Road, Gruene
- www.tanturtletx.com
This new cottage bakery offers delivery and pickup of various homemade baked goods from sourdough breads to chocolate chip cookies and more.
- Opened July 21
- Serving New Braunfels area
- Facebook: Mrs. Crust and Co.
The riverside, biergarten-style bar and restaurant serves cocktails and hosts live music. Grouchy Goose also accepts reservations for private events or parties.
- Opened July 26
- 8515 River Road, Gruene
- www.tanturtletx.com
The studio—owned by sister-duo Wendy and Karina Serrano—specializes in pole fitness, which focuses on building full-body strength through dynamic movements. Serrano Fitness Studio also offers yoga classes and Zumba.
- Opened Aug. 4
- 111 S. Union Ave., Ste. 119, New Braunfels
- www.serranofitstudio.com/home
The European-inspired wine bar—owned by Abigail Porter—serves small plates and various wines.
- Opened Aug. 9
- 494 N. Union Ave., New Braunfels
- www.thefavoriteneighbor.com
The independently-owned storage facility offers climate-controlled storage spaces and U-Haul truck rentals.
- Opened Aug. 1
- 141 Lonesome Quail, New Braunfels
- www.hellospaceplus.com
The marketing agency—owned by Ali Schneider—offers different content creation packages.
- Opened June 28
- 1528 Common St., Ste. 13, New Braunfels
- www.thesocialpartyagency.com

The gift shop—locally owned by Sarah Donovan—will sell river-themed gifts, desert inspired artwork, handmade jewelry and more.
- Opening Aug. 30
- 412 N. Union Ave., New Braunfels
- Instagram: Elements Art Collective & Gifts
The Acai food bowl truck—owned by Anita Bitela and Gerry Sandoval—known for its from-scratch, customizable Acai bowls and smoothies—is opening a brick-and-mortar location. Bitela and Sandoval plan to add juice cleanse options, gourmet toast and coffee to their menu.
- Opening fall
- 840 S. Business I-35, New Braunfels
- www.fruitionfruitblendz.com
The restaurant offers classic American steakhouse fare, including ribs, burgers, salads and sandwiches.
- Opening mid-November
- 3206 I-35, New Braunfels
- www.texasroadhouse.com
The store sells sporting goods from athletic wear to hunting equipment to fishing gear.
- Opening Q4 of 2025
- 159 I-35 S., New Braunfels
- www.academy.com
The organic supermarket chain sells a range of natural and organic foods, will be located next to HomeGoods.
- Opening early 2026
- 275 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels
- www.sprouts.com
This Western apparel store sells cowboy hats, boots, pants and more.
- Opening TBD
- 1671 I-35 S., Ste. 208, New Braunfels
- www.cavenders.com
The chain restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-style foods and serves bowls and pita wraps topped with Greek-inspired items like tzatziki, harissa and various dressings.
- Opening TBD
- 323 Creekside Crossing, Ste. 117, New Braunfels
- www.cava.com
The San Antonio-based vehicle outfitter and outdoor goods sells and deals adventure vehicles and attachments such as vans and trailers.
- Opening TBD
- 5525 I-35 S., New Braunfels
- www.hawkesoutdoors.com

Heidelberg Lodges
The hotel and vacation rental—offering small, riverside cottages—is undergoing renovations that include refurbishing rooms, a new pool and beach volleyball courts.
- 1020 N. Houston Ave., New Braunfels
- www.heidelberglodges.com
This audiology clinic sells hearing aids and offers testing and tinnitus treatment and renamed and rebranded its location in the spring.
- 1529 Common St., New Braunfels
- www.audionova.com
The restaurant is planning to renovate its location in New Braunfels this fall, adding a new sign and a redesign of its exterior and interior, according to their management team.
- 2302 Gruene Lake Drive, New Braunfels
- www.naturallynb.com
Natty Men’s Boutique
The men’s clothing store has relocated from 301 W. San Antonio St. Natty Men’s Boutique sells men’s clothing, hats and accessories.
- Relocated Aug. 1
- 297 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.staunchtradition.com