Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Capital City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Austin — plus some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve and don’t forget to bookmark it.
August openings
East End Ballroom, 4715 E. 5th St. | Bar + kitchen
This bar, kitchen, live music venue, and walk-in only space is now open in the former Koko’s Bavarian space. The concept — thought up by industry veterans Brice Jones, Dustin Terry, Colter Peck, and Jacob Sciba — hosts a monthly concept series, serves a $5 martini happy hour, and boasts a weekend brunch.
Good BBQ Company, 1819 E. 12th St. | Barbecue
The new meatery is currently serving a limited menu during its soft opening period (with a grand opening to follow), but takes its cues from Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and of course, Texas.
Lil’ Ramen Tatsu-Ya, 2416 Guadalupe St. | Ramen
The local chain will open its eighth location later this year on The Drag, serving dishes out of a walk-up window and offering seating at a covered bar + patio.
Postino Bryker Woods, 1615 W. 35th St. | Wine bar + cafe
Austin’s second location of the Arizona-based chain is known for its extensive wine list and $6 wine by-the-glass happy hour.
July openings
La La Land Kind Cafe, 1400 S. Congress Ave., Ste. A102 | Coffee + pastries
The long-awaited, Dallas-based coffee shop is centered around an ethos of kindness while serving inventive drinks + avocado toast out of a minimalist yellow and white space.
Sami Sumeli, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. A101, Cedar Park | Georgian + European | Make a reservation
Expect a menu filled with phali, aka vegetable and nut patties; lobio, a cold red bean salad; and adjarian khachapuri, a cheese-filled bread dish topped with an egg.
Siti, 1123 E. 11th St. | Southeast Asian | Make a reservation
By Chef Laila Bazahm, known for Spanish restaurant El Raval, this restaurant nods to her Filipino heritage and time living in Singapore, but you can expect a menu that features housemade curry pastes, char-grilled meats, a raw bar, and inventive desserts.
June openings
Café Crème, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. | Coffee + bakery
This Vietnamese-French coffee shop is known for its inventive coffee drinks (like the Cafe Sua Da — aka Vietnamese iced coffee), baked goods, and crepes. This location is working on expanding its menu, but you can also visit its first location on East Oltorf Street.
Paperboy, 1234 S. Lamar Blvd. | Breakfast + brunch | Make a reservation
You’ll find returning favorites (like the Texas Hash, Paperboy Pancake, and B.E.C. Sandwich) on the menu, alongside homemade pastries, coffee by Superthing, and boozy beverages at Paperboy’s second location.
The Salty Donut, 11501 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. #156 | Donuts
The new Domain NORTHSIDE location fittingly opened on National Donut Day. Celebrate the Miami-based chain with some of our favorites: an everything cragel, Samoa cookie donut, and horchata donut.
May openings
Citizens All Day, 4818 Burnet Rd. | Australian | Make a reservation
Serving fare like fish and chips, chicken schnitzel, and a vegemite board, this cafe has two locations in New York City and another in Houston. Psst — the breakfast + lunch menu is served until 4 p.m.
Strangelove, 2614 E. Cesar Chavez St. | Wine bar
The new hangout also serves breakfast tacos, pastries, charcuterie boards, and pop-ups from local food trucks.
Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream, 2727 Exposition Blvd., Ste. #128 | Ice cream
Scoop, there it is. This shop’s second location is now open in Tarrytown, featuring a retro diner and plenty of shaded seating on its outdoor patio.
Swedish Hill, 1804 S. 1st St. | Bakery
The bakery’s third location serves all the favorites: wine, coffee, freshly baked pastries, breakfast items, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, cakes, and artisanal breads.
Le Calamar, 1600 S. 1st St., Ste. #100 | Bistro
From the team behind now-shuttered Underdog, Le Calamar serves French bistro-inspired fare with Texas influences.
April openings
Sushi|Bar, 419 W. 2nd St. | Sushi | Make a reservation
The luxurious restaurant is joined by a new cocktail lounge called Golden Ace. Christian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana, a mixologist and competitor on Netflix’s “Drink Master,” leads its beverage program.
Knuckle Sandwich, 440 E. St. Elmo Rd., E-2 | Sandwiches
Don’t be a knucklehead. The food trailer opened its second location at The Far Out Lounge, serving nostalgic deli sandwiches made with an upscale twist, snacks like the melon-topped burrata, and a popcorn mousse for dessert.
Nunya Neighborhood Bar, 1806 E. 12th St. | Bar
Located in the former Skinny’s Off Track Bar spot, Nunya offers weekly specials like $5 street tacos on Taco Tuesday, $2 hot dogs on Wiener Wednesdays, and $5 smash burgers on Sundays.
Cafe Largesse, 2800 Barton Creek Blvd. | Cafe
This cozy cafe serves Spanish, French, and Latin American-inspired fare out of a petite space with a neighborhood feel. Psst — we enjoyed the sweet pea risotto.
March openings
Electric Gravy, 1050 E 11th St #100 | Indian-Texan fusion | Make a reservation
Helmed by Chef Brendan Nomura, this kitchen serves up dishes like curry queso, tikki masala, vindaloo, electric poutine, and fried chicken, plus desserts like basmati rice krispies and sweet chaat.
Dish Society, 1600 S. 1st St., Ste. #110 | Cafe
The Houston-based restaurant’s second Capital City location does counter-service and offers a Monday-Friday social hour for discounted bites + bevs.
Gen Korean BBQ House, 6406 N. I-35 Frontage Rd. | Korean
Now open at The Linc shopping center, this is the national chain’s first foray into Austin — unless you count its Pflugerville location — offering marinated meats and Korean food staples.
1972 Pub, 2530 Guadalupe St. | Pub
The Capital City’s first women’s sports bar is located near UT Austin’s campus, airs exclusively women’s sports, and serves weekend brunch.
Chicken Salad Chick, 18900 Limestone Commercial Dr., Pflugerville | Chicken salad
Sample inventive flavors of chicken salad at this southern chain, which is also known for its pimento cheese.
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Cenote’s breakfast tacos are so big, you might need to eat them with a fork.
Photo by @konarik305
Coming soon
Bird Bird Biscuit, 2121 South Lamar Blvd. | Chicken biscuits | Opening: Summer 2025
This beloved purveyor of handheld eats plans to open its third location next to Loro and Uncle Nicky’s.
Cenote, 1405 E. 7th St. | Coffee + breakfast | Opening: Summer 2025
After 13 years of business, Cenote quietly closed its east Austin cafe at the end of April... but its next chapter is already brewing. Owner Mary Jenkins plans to reopen the local favorite in the former Revival Coffee site.
La Mezca, 1905 Aldrich St. | Mezcalería + taquería | Opening: Summer 2025
The team behind Veracruz All Natural will launch this concept — serving street tacos, spirits, regional sotol, spirit flights, and more — next to Veracruz Fonda & Bar.
Konbini, 908 E. 5th St. | Sushi | Opening: August 2025
From the team behind MICHELIN-recommended sushi restaurant Tare, Konbini will open in the back of cocktail bar Papercut this summer.
Twin Isle, 1401 Rosewood Ave. A-1 | Opening: September
Austin-based Chef Janelle Romeo plans to open a new concept to showcase the flavors of her home island country of Trinidad and Tobago.
Grá Mór, 204 E. 6th St. | Opening: September
Something big and lovely from The Dead Rabbit team is coming to Old 6th Street. Grá Mór, which means “Big Love” in Irish, will open next door to the tavern on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Roselle Pizzeria, 2310 S. Lamar Blvd. | Pizza | Opening: September 2025
The new concept from James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Qui will serve New York-style pizza + pasta in the former East Side King space.
Tzintzuntzan, 2330 W. North Loop Blvd. | Mexican | Opening: Fall 2025
From the folks behind Fonda San Miguel, this restaurant will feature a panaderia, ice cream menu, and share a patio + garden area with the former.
Skipjack Oyster, 310 E. 5th St. | Seafood | Opening: Fall 2025
This Carolina coast-inspired eatery will feature a raw bar + daily oyster selections in a newly renovated space that was formerly home to Stella San Jac, which will close on Friday, June 27 after 10 years in business.
TORA, 3500 E. Parmer Lane, Ste. #8010 | Sushi | Opening: December 2025
A sushi concierge restaurant from the folks behind Aburi Restaurants, TORA will deliver dishes to visitors via a laneway system once it opens.
A Little Shady, 5172 S. FM 1626, Kyle | Opening: February 2026
By Shady Grove co-owner Rusty Zagst, this twist on the classic favorite will feature a 4,200-sqft covered patio and has a construction start date of Friday, Aug. 1.
Honest Mary’s, location TBD | Health food | Opening: 2026
The Austin-based mini-chain serves a health-forward menu of grain bowls and will open its fifth location in the Seaholm District. The new restaurant will be the brand’s first foray into Downtown, and construction is expected to begin in September.
Mexican Sugar Cocina, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace Ste. #128 | Opening: 2026
The Dallas-based team behind Haywire and Sixty Vines plans to bring the new restaurant to the Museum of Ice Cream’s old building.
Swig, multiple locations | Soft beverages + soda | Opening: TBD
The Utah-based pop shop is known for its creamy “dirty sodas” and has plans to open two storefronts in the Austin area. Opening dates for the new locations at The Shops at Hero Way Phase II in Leander and The Commons at Star Ranch in Hutto have not yet been announced.
Restaurant François and Bar Rouge, 401 W. 3rd St. | TBD | Opening: TBD
The group behind ATX Cocina, Red Ash Grill, and J Carver’s will open two new spots — both led by Harold Marmulstein of Salty Sow.
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