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Chicago-style thin-crust pizza is headed to Bastrop.What’s happening?Crust Pizza Co. franchisee Josh Ellis and his team will serve handcrafted pies, pastas, salads and more in Bastrop’s Sendero development.As previously reported, the family-friendly restaurant will fill 2,500 square feet indoors and offer a 350-square-foot patio.Click here to read the original article...
Bastrop will get another new brunch spot this summer when The Toasted Yolk Cafe opens in Sendero with offerings that humans—and their pets—can enjoy.What they offerAs previously reported, the Texas-based restaurant specializes in a scratch-made menu featuring variations of classic breakfast and brunch dishes like eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles,...
Texas Roadhouse will soon welcome diners at Bastrop's 75-acre mixed-use development called Sendero.Zooming inManaging partner Abel Fragoso told Community Impact the steakhouse is on track for a late July opening.As of June 3, the company was hiring for 12 positions ranging from hosts and servers to line cooks, bakers and...
After several delays, Jersey Mike’s Subs is on track to open its first Bastrop spot within the month.The detailsOriginally set to open in mid-2025, and again in May, officials are now hiring for the sandwich shop—known for using the same recipes since opening its first location in New Jersey in...
A small, charming Central Texas town has quickly become a growing tech hub for business and entertainment outside of Austin.While the City of Bastrop is known for its historic Southern charm, it has also captured national attention for its ties to Texas resident and billionaire Elon Musk, along with Hollywood...
Bastrop residents and developers will see future growth guided by a new set of land-use rules after council members replaced the city’s development code and zoning map this spring.Mayor Pro Tem John Kirkland said the vote for the Bastrop Development Code marked the final step in the city’s effort to...
On Friday, H-E-B held a grand reopening for its newly renovated Bastrop H-E-B plus! store. After more than two years of renovation work, the store now features a wider selection of food options, larger departments and a new True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating.With a footprint now nearly 140,000...
Bastrop retail boom expands SH 71 corridor
May 21 2026Bastrop is part of a growing Central Texas mixed-use development trend, with about 500 acres of retail, dining, medical and other uses planned within a 3-mile stretch.What we knowThree developments—Sendero, Burleson Crossing East and Bastrop West—are in various stages of construction.While Sendero and Burleson Crossing East would add retail and...
Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a tip? Reach out to acutshall@communityimpact.com.Stay in the know with the latest updates on businesses and restaurants throughout the Bastrop area.Now openChuy’sThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo,...
Chuy's brings fresh Tex-Mex flavors to Bastrop
May 19 2026Bastrop's first Chuy's is now serving diners in Sendero—a 75-acre mixed-use development.The gistThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes beef, chicken and cheese enchiladas, a crispy taco, tostada chips and queso.Opened May 18Sendero, 909...
Bastrop Medicine Shop owner and pharmacist Omar Fuentes and his team are moving from their spot at 1110 Main St., next to the Bastrop Post Office, to a larger one just a few blocks east.In a nutshellFuentes said the new spot will give him room to offer additional products and...
Drawing on experience from his Austin food truck, owner Robinson Figueiredo plans to bring a Brazilian steakhouse to the former Stem & Stone space in Bastrop.On the menuAlthough a menu for the steakhouse had not been confirmed by press time, Espadas de Brazil’s food truck menu includes barbecue-style Brazilian plates,...
Drive-thru coffee franchise Scooter’s Coffee is nearing completion after breaking ground March 31 at Bastrop's mixed-use development called Sendero.What they offerThe eatery will offer hot and iced drinks, including coffee, lemonade, tea and Red Bull infusions.Build-your-own smoothies and blenders will also be on the menu, with add-ins like protein or...
Film Alley Bastrop is joining a company-wide celebration of Schulman Theatres’ centennial.The Film Alley brand is part of Schulman Theatres, which has operated in Texas since 1926.In a nutshellThe Bastrop entertainment venue offers movies, bowling, arcade games, live comedy shows, dining and drinks.Festivities began May 1 with a 100-day giveaway...
Chubby’s Barbershop has become one of the community’s most recognizable homes for craft barbering and genuine connection. Owner Chris “Chubby” Higgins has deep roots in Bastrop, with family ties going back several generations. Located on historic Main Street, the shop blends old-school tradition with a modern sensibility, offering a space...
A wave of new dining options is headed to Bastrop as several restaurants prepare to open at a 75-acre mixed-use development along SH 71 called Sendero—expanding choices for residents with everything from coffee and sandwiches to steaks and Tex-Mex.1. Chuy’sThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas,...
Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a tip? Email acutshall@communityimpact.com.From dog grooming to scenic wine tastings and more, here are 13 of the latest business and dining updates throughout the Bastrop County area.Now openMooseBelly BBQAlicia and Jackson Bolton offer traditional barbecue with a twist, including blueberry-glazed ribs, apricot-rosemary...
Chuy’s moves closer to Bastrop opening
Apr 17 2026Work is progressing on Bastrop's first Chuy's, which will bring its signature dishes to a 75-acre mixed-use development called Sendero.On the menuChuy’s offers traditional Tex-Mex options like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and burritos.Other choices include house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes three enchiladas with different fillings and...
As Bastrop continues to grow, local business owners, officials and industry leaders will gather in late April for the Bastrop Regional Business Summit and Expo to discuss workforce needs, financial literacy and business development.The detailsHosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature panel discussions and information booths...
The City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) are pleased to announce that Dr. Jill Strube has accepted the position of Business and Community Development Manager. Dr. Strube will be working together with Angela Ryan, CEcD, Operations Manager, Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim Executive Director of the BEDC and...
Bastrop residents have a new option for tanning and skincare services after Palm Beach Tan opened in the Burleson Crossing shopping center.What we knowThe Bastrop Chamber of Commerce welcomed Palm Beach Tan to the community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December.“They have the perfect experience for every guest,” the Bastrop...
Freebirds World Burrito is expanding its Central Texas presence with its first location in Bastrop, bringing more Tex-Mex options to the growing community.What we knowThe Bastrop spot will be in the Burleson Crossing East shopping center, developers Durham & Bassett Realty Group confirmed with Community Impact.Neighboring tenants in the Burleson...
Chandler Wible, the new owner of Coffee Dog Roastery and Coffeehouse, spent the past six months transforming his business through a refreshed menu.“Our team has been working quietly behind the scenes to bring this to life,” he said in a social media post.For Wible and his staff, that meant long...
Chuy’s is bringing its Tex-Mex fare to Bastrop, with the Austin-based restaurant planning to open a new location in Sendero, a 75-acre mixed-use development, in mid-2026.The detailsConstruction of the 5,426-square-foot site—estimated to cost approximately $1.8 million—began in late 2025, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and...
