The Forge
46,775-square-foot dining concept featuring multiple restaurants (Blind Eye speakeasy, Ignite Asian-fusion, The Hammock Mediterranean tapas, Just Desserts), brewery, nightclub, and event venue. Construction nearing completion with over 650 dining seats and 300 parking spaces.
Youngstock
One of four restaurants opening in The MOHI by Appellation luxury hotel. Youngstock will feature international-inspired dim sum, a la plancha dishes, and fired-to-order larger plates.
Wayback Burgers
Wayback Burgers franchise opening 1,606-square-foot location operated by husband-and-wife team. Will be the franchise’s 13th location in Georgia, featuring modern atmosphere with open kitchen view.
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company
San Francisco Coffee is expanding with a second new location at Sage Hill shopping center in Druid Hills. They are currently designing the 2,700-square-foot space and hope to open during summer 2026. The first downtown location at 1441 Peachtree St. NE opens April 4.
Airi Ramen
Houston-based ramen restaurant expanding to Austin area with authentic and innovative noodle dishes. Menu includes ramen, sushi rolls. $400,000 construction project.
Katz’s Never Kloses
Katz’s Never Kloses is making a comeback to Austin after 14 years of absence, reopening in its original location. The deli will serve 24-hour sandwiches including The Reuben, Katz’s Pride, and other signature items. Now under leadership of Barry Katz (son of founder) and his wife Lisa.
Honest Mary’s
Healthy restaurant chain expanding with fifth Austin location downtown. Originally expected to open early 2026 but delayed. Owner was contacted for updated timeline but not immediately available for comment.
Foodie & Tina
Sustainable sushi restaurant transitioning from pop-up to first brick-and-mortar location. Will offer omakase boxes, rice bowls, and standing hand-roll bar with grab-and-go format and limited dine-in seating.
Piada Italian Street Food
Italian fast-casual chain opening new location in Stone Hill Town Center. $500,000 renovation of 2,450-square-foot space with construction expected from May 4 to July 1, 2026.
Jet’s Pizza
Second Jet’s Pizza location for franchisee Noah Creighton in Buckhead area. Detroit-style deep dish pizza restaurant in 1,160-square-foot space. Will be first Jet’s location inside the perimeter (ITP) in Atlanta.