Northwest Austin’s business landscape is buzzing this month. Fifteen new ventures and expansions were announced for October, ranging from Asian‑inspired eateries to a full‑service fitness center, giving families and professionals fresh options close to home.
New restaurants opening this month
KL Dragon House opened on September 13 at 13000 N. I‑35, Ste. 102. The venue serves Vietnamese and Chinese dishes such as vermicelli bowls, rice plates, stir‑fried noodles and orange chicken, with appetizers that include spring rolls, egg rolls, crab rangoon, chicken wings, wontons and chicken dumplings.
Pebble Onebird began serving the community on September 20 from 12129 N. Ranch Road 620, Ste. 100. The menu blends breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, featuring fried chicken with an Asian twist, breakfast burritos, ramen, rice plates and banh mis.
Birds Barbershop opened on September 25 at 9900 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. A‑215. While primarily a salon and barbershop, its addition adds another local service option for families seeking quality hair care.
Baolicious launched on October 3 inside The Linc retail center, 6406 N. I‑35, Ste. 1250. The restaurant offers steamed dumplings (pork, crab, pork‑and‑shrimp, or rice‑and‑mushroom), bao buns with barbecue pork, pork chashu or soft‑shell crab, and classic appetizers like spring rolls.
Urban Egg celebrated its first Austin location on October 12 at 7600 Burnet Road, Ste. 250. Known for breakfast and lunch staples such as pancakes and Monte Christo sandwiches, Urban Egg joins its sister sites in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri.
Upcoming openings
Tumble 22 plans to open on November 7 at 9761 Great Hills Trail, Ste. B. The chicken‑focused eatery will serve handhelds like The O.G. (crispy or grilled chicken, coleslaw, pickles and mayo) as well as tenders, bites and bone‑in pieces.
Crunch Fitness will open its North Austin location on October 28 at 8716 Research Blvd., Ste. 100. The center will feature free‑weight areas, cardio and strength machines, group classes and recovery amenities such as a sauna, HydroMassage, tanning and red‑light therapy.
Lucid Private Offices is set to debut in November at 9600 N. MoPac, Ste. 900. The nine‑story StoneBridge Plaza II building is undergoing a $1.8 million renovation to provide flexible office space for individuals and teams.
Hill House Home announced a third Texas storefront at Domain Northside, slated for early 2027 at 3211 Palm Way, Ste. 126. The women’s and children’s apparel brand will bring clothing, swimwear and accessories to the popular shopping center.
Dolce & Gabbana expects to open a new boutique in The Domain, location TBD (11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 128). The luxury Italian label will offer apparel, accessories, footwear and beauty products.
Relocations and notable news
Tarrant Roofing moved its office from Northwest Austin to 7620 Guadalupe St., Ste. 101, expanding its commercial and residential roofing services.
In broader regional news, the Circuit of the Americas announced plans for a water park and on‑site resort, partnering with Carlyle to fund the next phase. Domain Northside celebrated ten years of retail, dining and entertainment, highlighting tenants such as Apple, Brandy Melville, YETI, Tecovas, Nike and Skims.
Local candy maker Lammes Candies, founded in 1885, returned to business after a brief closure, with new ownership by Delightful Development Co. and the Lamme family. Pre‑orders began September 29.
Closings
Blue Agave Tex Mex closed permanently in early October at 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd., Ste. B100. The owner donated remaining food to a local charity.
These openings, relocations and closures illustrate the continued growth and dynamism of Northwest Austin’s economy, offering residents more dining choices, fitness options and retail experiences while supporting local employment.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
