State filings show The Toasted Yolk will build a Sendero cafe in Bastrop with an $865,000 fit‑out and an 811‑sq‑ft patio, with construction slated to start next week.

Crust Pizza Co. is headed to Bastrop’s Sendero retail district on Hwy. 71; filings show a spring 2026 interior build‑out and a roughly $565,000 fit‑out. The brand says it will serve tavern‑style thin pizzas plus pastas and flatbreads.

Shelly's Heart and Soul Food opened a food truck at The Shoppes at Affordable Storage in Hutto last week, serving catfish, wings and breakfast sandwiches.

Back 9 Bar on Highway 71 in Bastrop has closed after the owners announced their retirement, culminating with a packed final night of karaoke and line dancing.

Summer Moon Coffee is opening its first Georgetown location at Bluebonnet Plaza, with construction set for spring and a likely mid‑2026 finish.

San Antonio roaster Merit Coffee will open a Mueller café at 1900 Aldrich St., with a Valentine's Day opening event planned.

Chef Christophe Bonnegrace has parked his Herencia food truck in Johnson City, serving weekly-changing global menus and drawing weekend lines. The truck pairs Michelin‑level technique with casual Hill Country service.

Taqueria De Diez will move from its Trinity Street spot to East Sixth’s rebranded Old Sixth, targeting an early‑2027 opening as developers push daytime dining.

Sunny Hill Juice and Radiant Juice + Smoothie Bar are reshaping Bastrop’s drink scene with cold-pressed juices, hydrogen water and wellness-focused menus.

A 97‑year‑old downtown landmark will reopen Feb. 17 as Old City Hall Restaurant & Bar, a 200‑seat concept from Wiggins Hospitality; reservations open Feb. 9.

Cupprimo opened a second Lakeway shop last Saturday, offering daily cupcakes, coffee and quiche plus party platters and catering for local events.

Abbott's Frozen Custard closed its Kyle shop at 2242 Kohler's Crossing on Friday, the company said. The move follows several recent Abbott's exits around Texas.

Mom's Banh Mi is relocating to downtown Hutto and will operate from The Hippo Escape at 209 Farley St; an official opening date is still TBD. The truck will serve banh mi, rice and noodle bowls and Vietnamese-style coffee.