Confectionary franchise Kilwins opened its first Austin location in the EastVillage mixed-use development in April. The details The store is known for its hand-paddled fudge, caramel apples, heritage chocolates and over 30 ice cream flavors such as turtle cheesecake, raspberry sorbetto, Mackinac Island Fudge and Traverse City Cherry. The store offers other confections such as Dubai chocolate, caramel corn…

Sushi restaurant Aburi Tora opened its first Austin-area location in EastVillage in early February. The details  According to a news release, the restaurant is known for its “sushi concierge system,” where customers place orders through a tablet and are delivered to the table through a network of concealed laneways directly from the kitchen. The restaurant is also known for…

EastVillage was envisioned from the start as a walkable, mixed-use district in Northeast Austin: a place where people could live, eat, work and gather within the same connected community. Today, that vision is rapidly becoming a reality. Since May, the development team has opened The Janis, a two-building mixed-use addition offering 422 residential units with ground-floor retail…

North Austin’s EastVillage development is expecting to gain an additional dining option with Flame Broiler joining the scene in 2026. On the menu Diners can find Korean spicy chicken, bowls and plates featuring steak bulgogi, tofu and white meat chicken, salads, mini bowls and more. The background Founded by Young and Sarah Lee, the chain’s first location…

Potbelly Sandwich is set to open in Austin’s EastVillage mixed-use development in the second quarter of 2026, according to a business representative. The details Founded in Chicago, the chain sandwich shop is known for its toasted sandwiches, such as the Cubano, meatball, chicken salad, grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly. Also on the menu are soups and…

International food chain Shake Shack is set to open a location in North Austin’s mixed-use urban center EastVillage. The specifics The eatery serves American-style cuisine including burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries, hand-spun milkshakes, lemonades, beer and wine. The restaurant’s new location will offer both dine in and to go services as well as limited-time offerings…

Daytime dining restaurant First Watch has officially opened in EastVillage, showcasing breakfast, lunch and dinner choices in North Austin. The specifics In a press release, COO of MHFW Restaurants Dan Anfinson said the new development is a dynamic, walkable community which reflects First Watch’s mission to connect people. “EastVillage’s blend of urban energy, green spaces…

EastVillage has announced it will welcome Tora as an upcoming dining tenant. In a nutshell The restaurant is part of the Michelin-recognized Aburi Restaurants and was founded by Seigo Nakamura, a Miyazaki native who took over his father’s restaurant, Sushi Tora, at 20 years old. Guests will place orders with a platform that uses a sushi concierge…

Kilwins has announced openings for 10 locations throughout Texas. What to know The confectionary brand is expected to open a location at the EastVillage multi-use development in 2026. President and CEO of Kilwins Brian Britton said in a news release that Texas is a natural fit for the brand. “The climate supports year-round ice cream…

A transformative project is taking shape in Northeast Austin as the EastVillage mixed-use development continues to gain momentum. The 425-acre, master-planned community, located off East Parmer Lane between IH-35 and Hwy. 130, is designed to bring a downtown-like experience to the suburbs, blending residential, retail, office, hospitality and outdoor amenities into one cohesive destination. “[This area] has…

First Watch announced plans to serve breakfast classics and specialties in the upcoming EastVillage development. In a nutshell The company operates over 570 locations across 30 states and was founded in 1983. The daytime dining concept serves made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. The restaurant’s menu rotates five times throughout the year and includes classics and specialities such as…

Across from the Samsung Austin Semiconductor on East Parmer Lane sits the site for EastVillage, a $1 billion, 425-acre master-planned community. The mixed-use development is still under construction, and will bring residential, retail, restaurants, entertainment and green space upon opening. At full occupancy, the development is expected to host 12,000 people a day, including residents, hotel…