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From an expansion of dining options to openings of personal service businesses, South Austin has seen a few changes in the past few months in its business and dining community. This list is not comprehensive.
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1. Four22 Leasing Group
Owned by Lisa Waltke, the business offers apartment locating services in Austin, Houston, Leander, Georgetown, Buda, Cedar Park, Hutto, Kyle, Manor and Round Rock.
Owner Joe Croce was born and raised in Capaci, Sicily before moving to the United States. In addition to pizza, diners can order calzones, rolls, pinwheels, mozzarella sticks, wings, garlic knots, salads and sandwiches.
Austin-based lifestyle brand Cowboy Pools has opened a specialty retail shop at its South Austin showroom. Customers can find a range of products including sunscreens, kids swim accessories, swimsuits, outdoor furniture, pool and poolside products and eco-friendly eyewear.
4. Think Again Tattoo Removal
Owned by Mike and Chloe Anderson, the business specializes in only-laser tattoo removal for all types of tattoos. The Austin location is the business’s first U.S. location.
5. Wow Poke
The food truck’s menu features a make-your-own-poke-bowl option, house poke bowls, hot poke, wraps, desserts and small bites including wings, dumplings and spam musubi. The business has two other locations in East Austin and in South Austin.
Coming soon
6. Black Rock Coffee Bar
Customers can enjoy coffee classics, coffee-less drinks, chillers, frozen coffee and locally-made pastries and breakfast items, as stated on the business’s website.
7. Kerbey Lane Cafe
Kerbey Lane Cafe celebrated its 45th anniversary in May. The family-owned business opened in 1980 in Central Austin and the business now operates 10 locations throughout Austin, Round Rock and San Antonio.
According to a permit filed on June 27, 2025 with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the restaurant is expected to move into the space previously occupied by Trudy Del Mar on South Congress. The restaurant has locations in California and New York with menus featuring breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, bowls, pizza, juice, smoothies and appetizers.
