Tacos, Donuts, and Mini Golf: A New Buzz in Northwest Austin’s Business and Dining Scene

Located in the heart of Texas, Northwest Austin is all set to delight residents and visitors with an array of exciting business and dining updates. A combination of well-established brands and unique local enterprises are expanding their presence, offering revamped dining experiences, brand-new offerings in the world of mini golf, and chic living spaces.

Now Open: Taco Palenque and IKEA Austin at The Domain

The Mexican fast-food chain, Taco Palenque, has begun serving its delicious assortment of tacos, burritos, parrilladas, and more at the Braker Lane Crossing shopping center. This new venture has taken over the location previously held by Boston Market.

Also now open to residents is the IKEA Austin at The Domain. This new-format store offers a unique platform for customers to meet with IKEA experts, plan their interior design goals, and order desired home furnishings. The store also features a physical pick-up point for in-person and online orders.

Coming Soon: PopStroke at The Pitch and The Salty Donut

Redefining the concept of family-friendly recreational spaces is the PopStroke at The Pitch. Scheduled to open in spring 2025, this venture by the PopStroke Entertainment group is promising to offer two 18-hole mini golf courses. The site will feature entertainment and dining options in Parmer Austin primarily aimed at families.

A sweet addition to the Northwest Austin food landscape is The Salty Donut. This gourmet donut shop, expected to open soon, will serve a variety of donuts and baked goods alongside coffee. With flavors like Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Donut, Strawberry Shortcake, and the Vegan Ultimate Oreo Cookie ready to debut, this shop is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Updates in Education and Healthcare: Esports Academy Alpha and ATX Braces and Smile Aligners

The domain of education and healthcare is also set for a revolution. Northwest Austin will soon be home to Esports Academy Alpha – a private school focusing primarily on gaming and esports. Initially catering to grades 5-8, the school plans to start with an enrollment of 60 students.

Adding to the area’s healthcare offerings, ATX Braces and Smile Aligners will soon open, providing orthodontic treatments like metal and clear braces, Invisalign, and its own brand of teeth aligner treatments for patients of all ages.

In the News and Worth the Trip: Wings ‘N More-Austin and TFM at Bell

Wings ‘N More-Austin, a locally-owned restaurant in the Tech Ridge area recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The restaurant offers things from hot wings to desserts, plus a robust list of alcoholic beverages.

For those who don’t mind a short journey, the Texas Farmers’ Market at Lakeline has moved to Cedar Park, and has been renamed TFM at Bell. The new location in The Bell District mixed-use development boasts over 90 vendors, live music, and seating areas – a perfect day out for the family.

These new developments in business and dining, combined with the existing breadth of offerings, position Northwest Austin as a vibrant, evolving community.