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Check out the latest Southwest Austin business updates, including a new boba tea shop, a 48-foot-tall climbing wall, and a 10-year bar anniversary.
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Boba Magic
The shop serves a variety of milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies in flavors such as honeydew, lychee, taro, Thai tea, dragon fruit, passion fruit and pina colada. Customers can also top their drinks with boba pearls, fruit-flavored popping pearls, fruit jellies, or a flavored cream foam cap.
Crux Climbing Center
The climbing facility features 48-foot-tall climbing walls; rope climbing; bouldering; strength training, fitness and yoga spaces; locker rooms and saunas; a kids area; wellness space with recovery; remote work pods; and outdoor turf space. The gym’s original South Austin location was located at 121 Pickle Road across from Cosmic, but closed at the end of 2024 after operating since 2016.
Family Care Center South Austin
The newest Family Care Center location opened in Southwest Austin this spring. The outpatient behavioral health clinic offers therapy, psychiatry and medication management for all ages, according to a news release. The South Austin clinic is the sixth Austin-area location.
Whole Athlete
The business provides a variety of chiropractic and sports therapy treatments, including extremity adjustments, manual and tool-assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, dry needling, shockwave therapy and red light therapy to help athletes recover and reduce the risk of future injury.
Coming soon
My North Star Learning
A new micro school is opening in Southwest Austin this fall, with six to eight students per class. My North Star Learning uses a “neuro-inclusive model,” which is designed for autistic, ADHD and neurotypical learners to thrive together, according to the website.
Switchback Coffee and Beer
Owned by Ethan Wagner and Grace Nicholas, the new business will operate as a coffee shop and bar offering specialty coffee, craft beer, wine, cider, seltzer and non-alcoholic beverages.
The Lucky Duck
The bar is slated to open its second location in South Austin. Its first location off Sixth Street offers signature cocktails, beer, seltzer, and a food menu with burgers, wings, loaded fries, chicken sandwiches, fried pickles and breakfast tacos.
What’s next: Filings made with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The auto shop sells automotive parts, accessories and tools and offers a variety of auto services such as check engine light testing and battery testing and charging.
In the news
Snarf’s Sandwiches
Snarf’s Sandwiches is celebrating 30 years. The shop offers made-to-order classic and specialty sandwiches, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Snarf’s menu also features salads, soups, sides and desserts.
The Little Darlin’
The Little Darlin’ has offered drinks, eats and an outdoor space in South Austin since 2016. The business celebrated its 10th anniversary with live music, free t-shirts, tattoos and live screen printing in April.
Bluebonnet Therapy Specialists
Formerly eSLP Clinic, the Bluebonnet Therapy Specialists team announced their new name on April 28. The business is also expanding its services, and in addition to existing therapy services, is offering in-home physical therapy for seniors.
Closings
Lammes Candies
The family-owned candy manufacturer and retailer has operated in the Austin area since opening in 1885. The company is known for a specialty praline made with Texas pecans as well as chocolates, taffies, brittles and other treats. Its Round Rock location closed in April.
Worth the trip
Barton Springs Nursery Showroom and Design Studio
The studio offers consultations, design services, installations and a selection of home goods and furniture. The space has a range of retail offerings, including books, skincare and textiles from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Birkenstock
Birkenstock’s newest store is located at the San Marcos Premium Outlets. The brand sells a variety of footwear, including sandals, clogs, professional shoes, sneakers, boots and footwear-related accessories for men, women and children.