Phoebe's Diner is set to open a new location on Brodie Lane. (Courtesy Sara Lauren Hinojosa/Phoebe's Diner)
The Southwest Austin area has gained a handful of new businesses and restaurants in recent months and is looking to welcome some more coming soon. This list is not comprehensive.
Now Open
EliteGate Wealth
A new financial services company, EliteGate Wealth, LLC, is now serving clients in the Austin-area. Services include financial planning, comprehensive wealth management and investment-aligned insurance solutions for life, annuity or long-term care.
Opened November 2025
Meetings scheduled virtually or at clients' preferred location
The Neapolitan pizza eatery has launched its third Austin-area location on Slaughter Lane. Customers can find a variety of pizzas, appetizers, salads, calzones and dessert pizza.
IKEA has partnered with a handful of Best Buy locations across Texas to offer plan and order points. Here, customers can consult IKEA staff to help plan their space, as well as shop for appliances from Best Buy, such as refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, washers and dryers.
Integral Pilates officially opened its doors on Jan. 5. (Courtesy Integral Pilates/Photo by Faith Palm Photography)
Silver Streak Commodities
The locally owned and operated business specializes in purchasing and selling gold, silver, coins, bullion and jewelry. The space also offers repairs, premium cleaning, polishing, resizing and watch battery replacement.
The eatery’s menu features classics including tacos, burritos and quesadillas to soups, plates, panchos and parilladas. The company operates over 45 locations across Texas, as stated on its website
The pickleball court is owned by Karen and David Hoisington and Jasen Mounteer, offering eight courts, locker and shower rooms and bathrooms, and a pro-shop with paddle technologies, demos, accessories and apparel provided by Pickleball Central.
The sushi restaurant is opening an additional Austin-area location in Sunset Valley, as confirmed by a representative from the company. Diners can find sushi, noodles, side dishes and desserts.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is opening an additional Austin-area location in Sunset Valley. (Courtesy of Kura Sushi)
Living Spaces
The furniture store recently requested a conditional use permit to build a location in Southwest Austin. According to documents from the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting, the storefront is expected to be 129,000 square feet.
In mid-November, a permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was filed for the construction of a new Olive Garden location in Southwest Austin. A representative with the company confirmed that a new location is coming to the area but did not share an opening timeline for the restaurant.
A new location of Phoebe's Diner is coming to Southwest Austin at the previous site of The Local, which recently closed. Phoebe’s has three other locations across the Austin area, with a menu featuring smoked meats, sandwiches, breakfast foods and sides, including goat cheese grits and crab cakes.
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.
Southwest Austin residents may soon gain another apparel store. Burlington has many locations across the country, selling coats, dresses, athleisure, shoes and more.
The fourth location of Pinthouse Brewing celebrated its five-year anniversary on Jan. 6. Pinhouse has several locations across the greater Austin area, serving not only specialty beer but also pizzas and shareable bites.
The company is celebrating 50 years of serving the Austin community and is kicking off its year of celebrations with a partnership with Austin Beerworks. The collaboration features a custom 50th anniversary golden ale which is available at all Waterloo Ice House locations.
The Manchaca-based business announced its Dec. 20 closure in a social media post, after almost 20 years of service, according to the Better Business Bureau. 1626 Auto Inspections offered services including emissions testing and inspections.
ATX Free Fridge announced via an Instagram post that its community fridge on Dittmar Road would be closing in February due to an “out of control trash situation” and safety concerns.
The tavern-style restaurant recently closed after approximately two years of operation in Southwest Austin. Located in Shady Hollow Village, the establishment served classic American fare, craft cocktails and beer.
