Lucky Duck opened a South Austin location with outdoor seating, food trucks and seasonal cocktails.

Rooted Cafe & Catering opened April 9 in the Trails at 620, offering seed‑oil‑free, high‑protein grab‑and‑go meals and metro‑wide catering for office orders.

Utah drink chain Swig is opening a drive‑thru along SH 130 in Hutto; the company confirmed the site but hasn't set a firm opening date.

Snooze opened a new Arbor Trails location on May 22, bringing omelettes, multiple Benedicts, pancakes and full coffee-and-cocktail service to Southwest Austin. The shop lists online ordering and a waitlist.

A protein-focused grab-and-go called Lone Star Nutrition is coming to 117 E. Pecan St., offering protein waffles, açaí bowls, shakes and thermogenic teas. The shop plans a late-May opening.

Viet Alley opened in April on North Lamar, serving pho, bánh mì and Vietnamese coffee and running a $10 lunch special for midday orders. The fast-casual spot also offers a drive-through for quick pickups.

The Pulao Company plans a mid‑June opening in Leander, centering its menu on pulao rice dishes plus chaat, falooda and a juice bar.

Sagarmatha Momo opened March 1 at 20205 FM 685 in Pflugerville, serving steamed, fried, and jhol momos plus curries, chowmein, and catering.

New York wing chain Atomic Wings will open at South Brook Station in Leander, promising scratch‑made sauces, halal options and a multi‑day launch. Timetables differ across local reports.

SomiSomi has opened at The Linc in Central Austin, serving warm taiyaki stuffed with swirled soft‑serve and a build‑your‑own toppings menu. The spot opened April 10.

A Parisian‑inspired patisserie opened this month on South First, offering croissants, croque monsieur and imported cheeses. The tiny shop aims to be a neighborhood 'third space.'

Comadre Panadería and Paprika ATX landed spots on Texas Monthly's 25 Best New(ish) Taquerias list, bringing two local favorites into a statewide roundup of taco talent.

After seven years as a beloved East Austin truck, Cuantos Tacos is moving into a brick-and-mortar with an opening aimed for early next year.