Hi Sign Brewing filed for Chapter 11 after racking up unpaid rent and utility bills; the Austin taproom says it aims to stay open and keep staff while it reorganizes.

A New York–style breakfast truck from Austin has parked at Old Settlers Park, serving made-to-order sandwiches on locally baked Kaiser rolls. The Round Rock location opened in mid‑May.

Seguin’s Burnt Bean Co., Texas Monthly’s No.1, has partnered with Goldbelly to ship brisket, ribs and sides nationwide — no more multi‑hour lines for fans outside Texas.

NADC Burger has set up shop inside The Rock Sports Bar in downtown Round Rock, serving wagyu cheeseburgers, twice-fried fries and brown-butter cookies. Window service is expected soon.

The Ibrahim brothers have opened a second Smashed N Sauced on East Parmer, bringing halal smashburgers and hot chicken to northeast Austin.

Bagel Bear has opened on Parmer Lane, serving New York‑style bagels, a pastrami sandwich and an Austin Lox; owners say dough is made daily on-site.

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.