Last Updated February 20th, 2019
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With the massive amount of growth we are experiencing here, we continue to see new businesses coming to town on a regular basis.
12/3/18 – Note: We are changing the way we offer the businesses on this page. In order to create a better user experience we are bringing each entry to the top as we update it. Please be patient with us as we make this change. Thanks so much for reading!
If you are opening a new business send us an email and tell us a little bit about your business and where you will be located and we’ll include your business in the list below.
PoK-e-Jo’s Texas BBQ – Added 2/20/19
610 N Austin Avenue
Behind McDonalds
Austin based Texas Barbecue; PoK-e-Jo’s is coming to Georgetown Texas.
They now have 5 locations; 4 in Austin and one in Round Rock.
We have learned that PoK-e-Jo’s is coming and that they will occupy the space where La Playa Mexican Restaurant used to be located.
City Plaza – Added 2/20/19
The group of 4 buildings used by the City for their offices are located in a way that creates a city campus just west of the Georgetown Square. The city is saying that they will be giving this area a new name. It has a working name of Downtown West.
The City Campus/Downtown West Project 4 buildings include:
1) The City Hall located at 808 Martin Luther King Street
2) Council Chambers and Municipal Court located at 510 West Ninth Street
3) The Public Library at 402 W 8th Street
4) The historic Light and Waterworks Building which will be the home to the cities’ Economic Development and Planning Departments, 809 Martin Luther King Street.
As of this posting, the city has begun to move their offices into the new City Hall building.
At the same location,Eric Lashley’s vision of a city plaza would include a space for small city events. Mr. Lashley has ordered conceptual drawings of the site from Covey Landscape Architects. These will be presented to the City Council for review.
Mr. Lashley’s vision includes the use of this new space for smaller events like Music on the Square and Market Days; plus a place for outdoor Library activities. Mr. Lashley still sees all the larger events continuing to be on the square.
The Watkins Building – Updated 2/20/19
It’s the new 2 story home of the Watkins Insurance Group and tenants.
The new building is located right next to Grace Heritage Center and behind Sweet Lemon Kitchen, in what used to be a parking lot.
Construction began on the 9,600 sq. ft. building last July (2018) and is scheduled for completion summer 2019.
More Here Including Map and Pics.
Zoes Kitchen – Updated 2/20/19
1201 W University Ave Ste 105
Georgetown, TX 78628
The opening date for Zoe’s Kitchen is.Thursday February 21st!
Zoe’s Press Release, “To celebrate the opening, the first 100 guests in line will have the chance to spin the ‘Goodness Wheel,’ which allows guests to win prizes like a $50 Zoës Kitchen gift card or $100 off a $250
catering order.
“…Featuring a menu of Zoës’ most popular dishes, including baked falafel, family dinners such as Moroccan citrus roasted chicken, turmeric rice, and baked ravioli, as well as Whole30- and Keto-approved menu options like kabobs, roasted veggies and cauliflower rice.
Image Courtesy Merritt Heritage
Merritt Heritage Senior Village – Updated 2/11/19
4700 Williams Dr
512-574-3589
Opening planned for early spring of 2019.
From their website – “We anticipate our community opening early Spring 2019…
“…Our senior apartments will have everything you are looking for in a comfortable, carefree lifestyle. With a great selection of floor plans to choose from…”
10/29/18 – This is one big project! You can see the yellow finish, looks like stucco and there’s some pretty stone being added to the exterior of the buildings.
Their leasing office, located at 4700 Williams Drive, will be open beginning Monday, July 23rd at 8:30am. They are located on the Woodlake Drive side of the complex. ~from their FB Page
Merritt Heritage Senior Village apartments will have everything you are looking for in a comfortable, carefree lifestyle. With a great selection of floor plans to choose from, you will love calling Merritt Heritage of Georgetown, your new home.
Firo Fire Kissed Pizza – Updated 2/11/19
http://firopizza.com/
The target opening date for the new store is March 4th.
Here are some new pics of the inside. Click any image for larger view.
We’ve just heard that we are getting a new Firo Fire Kissed Pizza next to the Whataburger on DB Wood.
From their website; “build-your-own pizza and salads from freshly prepared products each day as well as fresh gelato made with the same recipes and ingredients found in Italy.”
More
Express Car Wash and Detail Center and Dog Wash – Added 2/11/19
Williams Drive West of Merritt Heritage.
Here’s an image of the sign located along Williams Drive. Sounds interesting!
Click the image for larger view.
More here as available.
Lin’s Asian Cafe – Updated 2/9/19
5725 Williams Drive
We have news about the new Lin’s Asian Cafe in the Randall’s Shopping Center! They are slated to open at the end of February!
Here’s a new pic of the inside. It’s really looking pretty!
Learn More and See Map of Location
Academia East – Added 2/8/19
605 to 701 East University Drive
It looks like this development will include space upstairs for 12 apartments.
The downstairs spaces are marked for offices, retail and restaurants.
If you click through we have the Developers PDF, a location map and more details. More Here
QuikTrip – Updated 2/5/19
3901 Williams Drive
The construction is underway on the new QuikTrip! Here’s a recent pic!
9/25/18 – We found the lot located at 3901 Williams Drive, and there has been no progress on the new QuikTrip. Here’s a shot of what is there now…
The new store will feature an in-store QT Kitchen, offering fresh made food such as pizza, sandwiches, and specialty drinks, plus the usual gas and convenience store items. More Here
309 Coffee – Updated 2/5/19
309 S. Main Street
309 Coffee is Open!!
Open at 7am daily
Monday thru Saturday 7am to 10pm
Sunday 7am to 4pm
Smoothie King – Added 2/5/19
1003 West University Dr #110
Wolf Ranch Town Center
We’ve spoken with the owner and it won’t be long until Smoothie King opens in Wolf Ranch! Their location will be where the Fire House Subs used to be facing the IH-35 Service Road.
We are always curious about who’s coming to our little town so we did a bit of research on Smoothie King, here’s what we found… We learned that the founder, Steve Kuhnau, began blending to solve his chronic food allergies in 1973.
Opening Targeted for Mid March 2019
Ichiro Asian Bistro and Wine Bar – Added 2/5/19
1500 Rivery Drive Suite 2120
The Summit at Rivery Park
We’ve just heard about a new Bistro and Wine Bar coming to Georgetown this summer! Did someone say Sushi?
Sounds fun doesn’t it?! The location will feature two patios and valet parking too.
Jersey Mike’s Subs – Added 2/3/19
Jersey Mike’s Subs is slated to open late 2019 in the now under construction development, Wolf Crossing. We looked them up and they sound good!
Ok, so they make their own bread, slice their meats and cheeses fresh for each sandwich, cook their roast beef in-house, daily hand prep the veggies and use a special vinegar and oil blend for flavor…
Click image for larger view.
600 Degrees Market – Updated 2/2/19
114 E. Seventh Street Suite 115
You probably know about the award winning 600 Degrees Pizza located at the corner of 8th and Church Streets in Downtown Georgetown.
They plan to open a second To-Go location a block away on Seventh Street. The new location will feature indoor, outdoor seating. You’ll be able to get your Pizza to Go – plus Craft Beer, Wine and In-house roasted coffee.
The opening is expected late February, 2019. Learn More Pictures and Map showing both locations.
Five Below – Added 1/30/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
West University
Five Below is one of the new stores slated for the Bluebonnet Shopping Center; located across from Natural Grocers on West University Blvd.
Here’s the description we found on their Facebook Page; “Five Below is a store of unlimited possibilities where tweens, teens, and beyond let go & have fun while finding the coolest stuff for $5 or less in over 700 stores and online.”
Projected opening is 2020.
Bed Bath & Beyond – Added 1/30/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
West University
Here’s another large retailer coming to Georgetown TX! It’s Bed Bath & Beyond and they are going to be located in the new Bluebonnet Plaza across from Natural Grocers on Hwy 29.
The projected opening is 2020.
Bluebonnet Plaza – Update 1/27/19
We have more businesses to add to the list for this development; Petco, Bed Bath & Beyond, Tuesday Morning and Crunch Fitness. Plus we have a new PDF (document) from the leasing company showing more information. more
The target date for completion is sometime in 2020.
Added – 10/11/18 – This development, located across from Natural Grocers at the corner of Wolf Ranch Parkway and Hwy 29, will offer over 600,000 sf of rental space. The developers are expecting Party City, Five Below and Academy Sports plus a daycare, grocery store, fitness and medical.
More information here as available.
Petco – Added 1/27/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
The new Petco will be located across from Natural Grocers on Hwy 29.
The new store is slated for completion sometime in 2020.
New Downtown Parking Garage – Added 1/26/19
This past Tuesday the City Council was presented with plans for a new parking garage and parking lot.
At a cost of $5,000,000, the proposed 4 story Parking Garage would include approx 200 parking spaces, an elevator and two staircases; and it would be just under 44 feet tall.
Here’s the artist rendering for the proposed building. Click the image for larger view.
12/16/18 – It looks like we are getting more parking downtown! The City is working on a parking garage that would be located behind the Municipal Court Building at Main and 7th Streets.
The new garage would be located on the lot that now has 47 parking spaces. The new parking garage would offer 200 parking spaces.
Also, the city plans to add another 76 parking spaces across from the Library on 8th street. The new parking lot will take the place of existing county buildings. The plans will go before the city council this spring.
Lark and Owl Booksellers – Updated 1/26/19
Update 1/26/19 – We have some really good news from Lark and Owl! “We are still in construction mode but we are getting closer to being able to announce an opening date. We should be able to announce an opening date in the next week or two.”
New location will be the space immediately adjacent to Monument cafe at Austin Avenue & 6th street.
“The 3,500-square-foot store will sell all new, general-interest books for children, teens and adults, with a section devoted to local and regional authors. The cafe, meanwhile, will serve coffee, tea, seasonal snacks and a selection of premium cocktails. “The word we keep using for the books and retail and the menu for the cafe is curated,” Estes added. “We want to offer something special.” ~from Shelf Awareness
From their FB page – “L&O will be a place for our friendly larks to come in the morning for a cup of coffee, a pastry and of course a good book. A place for kids to come in with Mom or Dad in the afternoon for a snack and to learn about the amazing places created in the books they read. And of course a place for our owl friends to come in the evening for a cocktail, socializing and great conversations.”
Purely Simple Organic Living – Updated 1/24/19
Purely Simple has found a home! Their new address is:
3303 Shell Rd Suite 8
Ranchitos at Shell Road
“I help men and women over 30 with Autoimmune Disease who are committed to feeling their best, learn how to restore their health naturally.
“Through a transformative process of reconnecting with your body so you can have the energy to do what you want to do every day! Come check out our Oxygen Bar, Biomat and our classes.”
Wolf Crossing Development – Updated 1/24/19
Update 1/24/19 – Here’s a shot of one of the pads being built along IH-35. Click the image for larger view.
Update 1/1/19 – Here’s the list of businesses that are slated to be in Wolf Crossing according to the developers brochure; Olive Garden, Jason’s Deli, Starbucks, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Salons by JC, P. Terry’s Burgers, Verizon, Firestone, First Watch Daytime Cafe, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Tiff’s Treats, Care Now Urgent Care and Grocery Store.
10/29/18 – We were by the site of the Wolf Crossing Development and it’s looking very beautiful. The land is rolling with lots of lovely old trees they have fenced off for safe keeping. Here’s a picture of their new sign.
10/6/18 – They’ve broken ground at the Wolf Crossing Development. And they are doing a lot of clearing. Click through for our pics here and more info on this development.
The future Wolf Crossing Development will be located across IH-35 from Wolf Ranch Town Center and south of Hwy 29. Expected to break ground in April 2018 with planned completion in 2019.
CVS – Updated 1/16/19
1102 S Austin Ave (at intersection of University Ave)
The parking lot is poured and the entrance ‘tower’ is starting to shape up.
The opening is planned for April, just in time for the Red Poppy Festival.
Here’s a pic taken this week by Destiny Bozeman. Click the image for larger view.
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HTeaO – Added 1/16/19
3010 Williams Drive
Same shopping center with Mas Fajitas and Arthur Murray Dance Center.
HTeaO will include a custom tea bar with 22 flavors of sweet and unsweet iced tea. They will also feature a full line of YETI merchandise and healthy snack options featuring Project7, Clif Bars, Clint & Sons Beef Jerky and many others.
The Georgetown store will also feature a “Tea Brewing Station” which will put the tea brewing process front and center and allow customers to watch the Brewmaster siphon brew tea all day long.
Construction will begin soon in the Williamsburg Shopping Center. Opening Date is mid-Summer 2019.
Just Love Coffee Cafe – Updated 1/15/19
1013 W University Ave Suite 195
Wolf Ranch Town Center
1/15/19 – Just Love Coffee Cafe just got new signs! Don’t they look great! We are trying to find out when they plan to open but haven’t gotten any response so far. We will keep you posted!
“This location was the old Christian Book Store next to Michael’s. Currently the location of the Halloween store. It’s on the corner and should be a good location with easy parking.” from reader William Brady.
Featuring hand-roasted coffee specialty drinks and food. They will be offering breakfast, lunch and dinner!
More here when available.
P. Terry’s Burger Stand – Added 1/15/19
The popular burger chain, P. Terry’s is coming to the new Development, Wolf Crossing located in the south east corner of IH35 and University Ave.
The development is set to be completed later this year so we should be able to enjoy some P. Terry’s Burgers in the not too distant future!
[Video] A Look Ahead at 2019 – Added 1/15/19
The City has released this short Video showing an overview of Developments, Businesses, City Projects and Roads.
Follow this link to view the Video
Jason’s Deli – Added 1/1/19
The new Jason’s Deli coming to Wolf Crossing should be ready for business late this year (2019). The popular restaurant will be located along Hwy35 according to the developers rendering and news announcements.
First Watch Daytime Cafe – Added 1/1/19
It’s a breakfast and lunch restaurant. This is one of the restaurants slated to be completed by the end of 2019 at the new Wolf Crossing Development at IH35 and University.
From their website; “We start bright and early each morning preparing exceptional ingredients to deliver a Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch experience that feels good and tastes even better.”
Aldi Grocery Store – Added 12/28/18
We’ve been hearing that ALDI is coming to Georgetown. And we keep hearing that they might be in the new development; Wolf Crossing. But we can’t verify any of it, yet. We think it’s a really likely bet so we are adding it to our page.
More Here including picture gallery.
We’ll keep you posted!
New Downtown Development at Old Eats on 8th Location – Added 12/28/18
There’s a really big sign at the corner of 8th and Church Street. It’s the old location of Eats On 8th.
For the newbies – On December 17th 2016 Eats on 8th was the site of a fire after an issue with faulty water heaters, the restaurant never re-opened and was torn down.
Now, this sign is promising a new building is coming Summer 2019! And they also say the new space will be for restaurant, office or retail.
Check out the picture on the sign! Click the image for larger view.
We’ll keep you posted. More Here
Barrels & Amps – Updated 12/28/18
There must be plenty going on behind all that paper in the windows at the location of Barrels and Amps! There opening date is just around the corner! We are excited to announce that the opening is scheduled for…late February 2019!
Here’s a recent image showing what Barrels & Amps will be offering! Click the image for larger readable view.
The front glass of the new Barrels & Amps has this cool paper on it with their logo. We were downtown this weekend and snapped a pic.
Downtown – Corner of 8th and Austin Avenue next to the Williamson Museum
Olive Garden – Added 12/28/18
Wolf Ranch Crossing
The Olive Garden is in the works for Georgetown Texas! And it won’t be that long now. Here’s a picture from the developers brochure.
Click the image for a larger view. You can see the Olive Garden Sign.
We will keep you posted about the opening date! More Here
LIDL Grocery Store – Updated 12/16/18
Williams Drive West of HEB
Pronounced lee-duhl. Here are some of the ways LIDL is different from other grocery stores in the US:
-Lower prices
-Smaller stores featuring in-house brands
-More Efficient displays and practices
-Rotation of “in and out specials” that are released every Monday and Thursday
-Inexpensive Award Winning Wines
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Have you ever heard of LIDL? We haven’t, but we understand that an LIDL Grocery Store is in the plans for a Georgetown location. The planned location will be on Williams Drive just west the HEB, toward Sun City.
LIDL is a German chain with many US Stores. Read More Here.
Downtown Georgetown – Historic Post Office, Steakhouse and Ballroom – Updated 12/16/18
Georgetown’s Historic Post Office building located across from 600 Degrees will have new owners soon and they are planning to preserve the historic character of the building.
The plan is to turn it into a Steak House and Ballroom with special events, weddings and social gatherings. The opening date could come as soon as late 2019! Learn More Here
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We have some more info about the city’s sale of the Court and Council Chambers for $1.1 million to Georgetown resident Steve Madray, owner of Benchmark Properties.
The plan is to create a distillery and a casual concept restaurant, plus tasting room with a craft cocktail bar for enjoying spirits produced in the distillery. Continue Reading
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10/18 – The City of Georgetown has approved the real estate contract for the sale of two Downtown Buildings, the City Hall (Old Post Office Building) located at 113 East 8th Street, and the The Municipal Court/City Council Chambers located at 101 E. Seventh Street.
The proposals include a restaurant and micro-distillery, bar and ballroom.
Here are pictures of the two buildings the city is selling. Click either image for larger view and slide show.
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- Council Chambers
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- City Hall Building
Click here to learn more about this.
Wolf Lakes Village Italian Style Development – Updated 12/16/18
Construction is slated to start in Early 2019 with the building of an apartment complex on the Hwy 29 side of the property.
From the City…”Initial plans for….Wolf Lakes Village were approved by the Georgetown City Council at their meeting last night 12/11. The project includes office, retail, entertainment, hotels, and 2,400 housing units totaling 5.3 million square feet of development phased over several years. Continue reading the update from the city.
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There have been some developments! On Tuesday the City Council give initial approval to give an estimated $91 million of the property taxes it will earn over a 30-year period from the 164-acre planned development. The money will be used to pay for infrastructure costs including five parking garages, utilities and streets.
The vote on a final approval will be Dec. 11th, 2018. Construction is slated to start in 2019.
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This development is underway! With many city approvals including the Phasing Plan, Architectural Site Plan, Planned Unit Development and more. Visit their website here.
To be built out within 10 years.
The development would include 4 million square feet of space for corporate campuses, a cathedral, bell tower, apartments, homes and retail. Ms. Wolf McLachlan described a place where people could live, work, shop and play.
Located at Interstate 35 and Texas Hwy 29; the community would include a wedding chapel, three lakes, a plaza and arched bridges, a cinema, cathedral and 3500-seat amphitheater.
Ulta Beauty – Added 12/4/18
1019 West University Avenue Suite 1001
Previous location of Rack Room Shoes
Offering a variety of products including make-up, nails, skin care, hair care, fragrances, bath and body.
Opening planned for Spring 2019
Learn More Here
Click for larger image.
Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen – Added 12/4/18
1911 North Austin Avenue
The new permanent location will feature a commercial kitchen available for rent, an education center for healthy living and a small retail shop featuring products produced onsite.
Outside they are planning raised garden beds to teach others how to grow their own food and medicinal plants easily at home.
Check out their products at the Wolf Ranch Farmers Market.
Sedro Crossing Business Park – Added 12/4/18
Williams Drive
It’s a new Medical & Office Complex coming to Georgetown called Sedro Crossing Business Park.
From their website: “Our hope is to provide easy accessibility to the residents of Sun City and Surrounding area. Let us know if you need a ride to your appointment.”
Learn More Here
Click image for larger view
Black Box Barbecue Permanent Location – Updated 11/18/18
After speaking with John Meuller on Friday, we understand that they are considering another location as well.
We’ve been by the future location a couple of times and they haven’t started any work that we can see. Still a for sale sign in front.
The new location will be at 1008 South Rock Street and feature a full bar and larger menu. You may remember that Black Box Barbecue opened their food truck located at 201 East Ninth Street (across from Sweet Lemon Inn) during the Red Poppy Festival in 2017.
Expected opening date – late 2018 or early 2019.
Cedar Breaks West Shopping Center – Added 5/19/18
Cedar Breaks West located at 4652 Williams Drive just west of H-E-B is a 17 acre project that will be divided into three lots. ~From The Sun
More info here as available.
EchoPark® Automotive – Updated 5/11/18
6801 S IH35
www.echopark.com
There is no visible progress, just trees at this time.
EchoPark® Automotive, a neighborhood-based approach to selling premium, previously-owned automobiles, is building a new store at 6801 S IH35 in Georgetown on the motor mile (just north of Mac Haik Ford).
Click image for larger view.
HOLT® CAT – Updated 10/6/18
2101 Airport Rd
www.holtcat.com
We’ve been to the Holt Cat Location and they are making a little progress, it seems, here’s an updated image.
Holt Cat broke ground on their 85,000 ft facility January 30th. The 75 acres where Holt Cat will be is located along Airport Road and is tagged for small-scale industry and commercial use. The city is expecting to see more growth in this area.
Their expected completion date is summer 2019.
River Place Development – Added 9/9/18
Developers Sam and Rebecca Pfister have big plans for the block located along South Austin Avenue, across from El Monumento Restaurant.
Plans for Phase I of the development include a three story building with covered parking and office Space on the first floor, office space on the second floor and apartments on the third floor. Continue Reading
The Offices at The Stromberg – Added 10/6/18
Looks like we’re getting a new business in Downtown Georgetown! It’s The Offices at The Stromberg.
Located directly above the future location of Barrels & Amps, at the corner of 8th and Austin Avenue next to the Williamson Museum.
The Summit at Westinghouse Development – Added 9/9/18
The Summit at Westinghouse is a 72 acre planned unit development, located east of IH-35, south of Westinghouse Road and north of Teravista. The land, which is located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Georgetown, Texas is divided into 3 zones. Continue Reading
Tiff’s Treats
Wolf Crossing Development
I-35 across from Wolf Ranch Town Center
Tiff’s Treats has officially announced that they will be opening a location in Georgetown sometime in 2019. They will be located in a Wolf Crossing Development on I-35 across from Wolf Ranch Town Center.
Westinghouse Business Center – Added 10/10/18
The Georgetown City Council approved an economic development agreement that paves the way for the construction of a 98,000-square-foot business park on Westinghouse Road between FM 1460 and Mays Street.
The Westinghouse Business Center will provide speculative space for a variety of commercial uses, such as medical, technology and professional services, as well as retail space. Continue Reading
Whitney Crossing Development – Added 9/9/18
Whitney Crossing Development is located along the east side of IH-35, south of the Hewlett Volkswagen Dealership in Georgetown Texas.
The plans include a hotel, office, retail and 440 apartment units. Continue Reading
Wildflower House of Tea – Updated 11/14/18
Location to be determined
Find them at Second Saturday Market Days.
Wildflower House of Tea is a curated collection of specialty tea for the free-spirited, independent thinkers, and perpetual daydreamers. Grand Opening Scheduled for Spring/Summer 2019. Learn More Here
Remember, if you are opening a new business send us an email and tell us a little bit about your business and where you will be located and we’ll include your business in the list above.
