Leander community members can find new locations for chain eateries, local restaurants and healthcare providers.
Now open
1. Cork & Barrel Pub
The new pub offers a selection of beer, wine and spirits in addition to a full menu of traditional pub food such as burgers, hot dogs and salads as well as Irish-inspired entrees like fish and chips, shepherd's pie and Irish-style curry.
2. Einstein Bros. Bagel
The national bagel chain serves a variety of bagels and whipped cream cheese spreads. The bagel shop's menu includes breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee and espresso drinks and sweets. Catering is also available.
3. Hao-Hao Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine
The family-owned and operated restaurant opened its first location in Round Rock but has received several requests over the years to open a location in Georgetown or Leander, employee Phoebe Huang said. The restaurant’s menu offers a range of entrees from pho and vermicelli to sautéed meat, vegetables and noodles.
4. Smoothie King
The national franchise serves a variety of smoothie blends and bowls featuring different flavors options as well as nutritional enhancers, including protein, fiber and collagen.
5. St. David’s CareNow Urgent Care
The urgent care clinic offers fast care for non-emergent injuries and illnesses, including flu-like symptoms, sprains and strains, minor burns and lacerations. Vaccinations, physicals, and general diagnostic and treatment services are also available.
Coming soon
6. Chick-fil-A
The fast-food chain serves chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, fries, wraps and salads. For breakfast, the restaurant offers biscuits, burritos, scramble bowls, muffins and hash browns. Milkshakes, ice cream, cookies and brownies are also available.
7. Crust Pizza Co.
The restaurant's menu includes pizzas, calzones, pastas, salads, soups and sweets. The family-oriented business is known for its cauliflower pizza crust, Leander franchise owner Armando Cordova said.
8. Enamel Dentistry
The dental practice will offer cleanings, fillings, crowns and some wisdom teeth surgeries. Teeth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and Invisalign will also be available. The business has several practices across the Austin area and McKinney.
9. Great Clips
The business provides haircuts for men, women, children and seniors, including shampooing, trimming and styling.
In the news
10. Chili’s
The restaurant’s menu features American and Tex-Mex cuisine including burgers, chicken, fajitas, pasta and seafood, according to its website. The franchise was founded in Dallas in March 1975 and has now expanded to over 1,600 locations in 28 counties, according to the website of Brinker International, who owns Chili’s.
On The Horizon
11. Panera Bread
The location is expected to begin construction in June and is projected to finish in December. The eatery serves soup, salads, sandwiches, pasta and more with over 2,000 locations in the U.S.
Willie’s Grill & Trail
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Willie’s Grill & Trail is expected to start construction on a Leander location in August. The project’s completion date is late February 2026.
Dacia is a features reporter for northern markets in the Austin metro. She joined Community Impact in June 2024 shortly after graduating from The University of Texas with a degree in journalism. Dacia previously interned for Austin PBS and Voces Oral History Center. In her free time, she enjoys antique shopping, practicing yoga and trying new restaurants in the city.
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Chloe is an education reporter covering Leander, Liberty Hill and Lake Travis ISDs. She joined Community Impact as reporter in May 2023 after graduating with a degree in journalism from The University of Texas. Chloe previously served as the Austin metro intern for CI in summer 2022 and has interned for KXAN-TV, KUT and Austin Woman. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time in nature, thrift shopping, reading and listening to live music. Her passion is engaging communities around hyperlocal coverage.
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