Last Updated December 4th, 2018
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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.
Downtown Georgetown – Restaurant, Distillery, Ballroom and Bar – Updated 12/4/18
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.
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
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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
Zoes Kitchen – Updated 12/4/18
1201 W University Ave Ste 105
Georgetown, TX 78628
New planned opening date is Mid February 2019.
309 Coffee – Updated 12/3/18
309 S. Main Street
Georgetown, Texas
Went by 309 Coffee yesterday and took some interior pictures, we also learned that they are working to open in December! Check out all the cool old wood they have uncovered inside the house! We also found out the space will be used for Church on Sundays.
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They will actually be offering a new local roaster, more details to come! What makes them different? “Our vision is just to be a community hub where everyone feels welcome and known, but where they can also get a GREAT cup of coffee.” Learn More Here
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Greenhouse Local Craft Food – Updated 12/3/18
708 S. Austin Avenue (the former location of the Hollow Restaurant)
Greenhouse is Open!
From their FB page – “Greenhouse Craft Food is a casual counter-service eatery serving comfort food made with local, seasonal ingredients from Texas farmers and ranchers brimming with bold Texas flavors in a relaxing family-friendly environment.” Continue Reading
Georgetown West – Updated 12/3/18
Grand Opening planned for early next year…these two projects are coming along. Check out these new pics we took this week.
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The City of Georgetown has called for artists proposals for three art pieces to make our new city offices more beautiful. The three areas will be the City Hall Rotunda, Municipal Court Transaction Window and Municipal Court Lobby Wall. Continue reading…
The Downtown West Project is the working name for the renovation of two municipal buildings for city offices. The work began in November 2017 and estimated completion is December of 2018. With the Grand Opening planned for early 2019. Learn More Here
LIDL Grocery Store – Added 12/3/18
Williams Drive West of HEB
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.
Williams Drive Business Park – Updated 12/3/18
We talked with the developer this week and learned that it won’t be long until we’ll start seeing some businesses moving in. Businesses to expect; massage, dentist, nail salon and possibly a sports bar and grill. There are some spaces available for lease at this time.
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Located at 4475 Williams Drive, catty-corner from H-E-B.
Wolf Lakes Village Italian Style Development – Updated 11/29/18
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.
A Gift of Time Adult Day Care – Update 11/20/18
PO Box 427
Georgetown, Texas 78627
“We are so excited to report we have found a building for A Gift of Time’s first home! We will announce the location in the next newsletter. We are currently in discussions regarding the lease for the building and all its legal aspects.”
Visit their website and sign up for A Gift of Time newsletter to get a monthly report on their progress. https://www.agotgeorgetown.org/
CVS – Updated 11/20/18
1102 S Austin Ave (at intersection of University Ave)
The parking lot is poured and they have two tall towers at what looks like the new store entrance.
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Like many of you, we’ve been watching as one-by-one the tenants have moved out of the building that will soon be home for the new CVS.
Well, now that the move-out phase is complete there is some action beginning to happen at 1102 South Austin Avenue. (see map below).
We have some recent pictures for you. They have erected a chain link fence around the entire property. see more pics here
6/16/18 – We have spoken with a few of the businesses located where the new CVS will be. Some of them have already moved out and some of them are moving out this summer.
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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.
Barrels & Amps – Updated 10/29/18
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.
Corner of 8th and Austin Avenue next to the Williamson Museum
The idea is a whiskey bar and draft house with live music venue. There will be a full bar and casual restaurant with an entertainment venue in the back. Featuring fun events like Vaudeville open mic night, Piano Bar nights, DJ dance nights, Nostalgic movie nights & comedy.
No promises, but the new business is hoping to open this year. Learn More Here
Bluebonnet Crossing Development – Added 10/11/18
This development located directly across from Wolf Ranch Town Center 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.
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).
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Firo Fire Kissed Pizza – Updated 10/29/18
http://firopizza.com/
Here’s a new image of the soon to be Firo Fire Kissed Pizza. They are moving right along…
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.”
Continue Reading
Hibbett Sports – Added 10/27/18
Wolf Ranch Town Center
1019 West University Avenue
Hibbett Sports plans to open their Georgetown location December 2018.
Looks like Georgetown is getting another athletic shopping option! Hibbett Sports will offer premium footwear, athletic apparel and equipment. More
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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.
Just Love Coffee Cafe – Added 10/29/18
1013 W University Ave Suite 195
Wolf Ranch Town Center
“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.
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Korner Kitchen – Added 10/29/18
3309 W. Hwy 29
Georgetown, TX 78628
The Korner Kitchen is the home of Mai Lan’s Kitchen. Offering Catering and Commissary.
And they are dedicated to helping local chefs, artisans, and food truck proprietors in the Austin area bring their culinary visions to your table. Moving to the location with South Fork Food Truck Park and Farmers Market. More
Lark and Owl Booksellers – Updated 10/6/18
From Kristin Murphy Rountree, one of the founders of Lark and Owl Book Sellers, “Due to some construction delays our opening date has also been delayed, however we do hope to open in November.”
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.”
Scheduled to open November 2018.
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Lin’s Asian Cafe – Added 11/18/18
5725 Williams Drive
There’s a new Asian Restaurant Coming to Georgetown! The build-out is in process. It’s just next to the Natural Pawz Pet Supplies in the Randall’s Shopping Center.
Learn More and See Map of Location
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Merritt Heritage Senior Village – Updated 10/29/18
4700 Williams Dr
512-574-3589
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.
Planned opening is December 2018. Visit them on Facebook here.
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QuikTrip – Updated 9/25/18
3901 Williams Drive
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.
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
South Fork New Food Truck Park and Farmers Market – Updated 10/29/18
3309 W. Hwy 29
Georgetown, TX 78628
10/29/18 – We visited the South Fork Food Truck Park and took some pictures. They are hoping to have their Grand Opening sometime in November.
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The Food Truck Park will offer a shipping container bar selling beer and wine, a playground for kids, shade trees and plenty of food trucks offering a variety of good stuff to eat!
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
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The Watkins Building – Updated 10/29/18
Here’s a recent image of the location.
Main Street between Grace Heritage Center and Sincerely Yours 1848.
This building will feature office space combined with retail/restaurant space.
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.
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Urban Cottage – Added 11/14/18
1110 Williams Drive
Urban Cottage is Open!!!
You may have noticed the pretty little white house on Williams Drive behind the Dairy Queen on IH-35. It has had a For Sale sign in the yard for a while now. Today it has a big sign in front of it announcing the coming of Urban Cottage, Home & Gift.
Here’s a picture we took…
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
They will have an all new selection of Holiday Tea next month at Market Days just in time for Christmas!
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
The Wish Well House – Added 8/27/18
511 S Main Street
https://www.facebook.com/wishwellhouse/
The Wish Well House will soon be an urban wedding venue.
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Wolf Crossing Development – Updated 10/29/18
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.
Tenants will include P. Terry’s, Jason’s Deli, Tiff’s Treats, Pet Supermarket, First Watch café and Salons by JC. The new development will also include a hotel, a grocery and an emergency clinic.
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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.
