7 businesses to know impacting Dripping Springs

Restaurants, pet boarding, preschool and a resort: Here are businesses that are now opening, coming soon or celebrating an anniversary in Dripping Springs. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at the end of 2023 in Dripping Springs. The fast casual restaurant offers bowls, tacos and burritos made-to-order in front of the customer. The location includes a "Chipotlane" drive-thru pickup space for online orders.

• Opened Dec. 28
• 12400 Hwy. 290, Ste. 200, Dripping Springs
• www.chipotle.com

Slice Street Pizza opened near downtown Dripping Springs at the end of 2023. Slice Street offers New York- and Detroit-style pizza, including pizza by the slice. The menu also includes salads, grilled cheeses and bottled beverages. Currently in its soft opening, the pizza place will celebrate its grand opening Jan. 13. The business features a drive-thru, takeout and delivery only.

• Opened Dec. 29
• 333 Hwy. 290, Ste. 401, Dripping Springs
• www.slicestreetpizza.com

Pet boarding facility Pet Paradise is now open in Dripping Springs. In addition to cat and dog boarding, the facility offers day camp for pets, grooming and in-house veterinary clinics.

• Opened Dec. 9
• 13524 Hwy. 290, Austin
• www.petparadise.com/dripping-springs

Coming soon

Playa Bowls will open a location in the new Ledgestone development in Dripping Springs in 2024. The franchise offers acai, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies. The location will be owned by Austin local Marc Pollack and his sons Jake and Jordyn.

• Opening 2024
• 12400 Hwy. 290, Bldg. 5, Ste. 440, Dripping Springs
• www.playabowls.com

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