The waterpark has a variety of attractions including the Pirate Ship, Texas Twister, Roadrunner and Sidewinder. (Courtesy Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark)
Leander locals and visitors can enjoy a new boba shop, ice cream eatery or brunch restaurant. Community members can also kick off the summer season with waterparks now open and more. This list is not comprehensive.
Now open
1. Allergy & ENT Associates
The new Leander location is an extension of an Austin location at 10801 N Mopac, which was formerly known as Austin Family Allergy & Asthma. The clinic is open and accepting new patients, and held a formal ribbon cutting on May 12.
2. Boba CuCue
The tea shop offers milk tea, hand-smashed fruit tea, slushies, frappes, dumplings, bao buns, waffle pops and ice cream. The company operates 14 locations, according to its website.3. Celebrations Event Center
The 4,000-square foot venue can accommodate parties of up to 200 guests. The space is ideally suited for weddings, corporate events, private parties, baby showers or any other kind of event.
4. Coldstone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery opened at the new Southbrook Station dining and retail strip in Leander in April. The ice cream parlor serves a variety of ice cream flavors, ice cream cakes, shakes and smoothies.5. Eggs Up Grill
Signature menu items include corned beef hash, omelets, blueberry muffins and croissant-style donuts. The grill's lunch menu features burgers, salads and melts. The new Cedar Park restaurant is the first of four locations franchisees Michael and Rana Boselah plan to open in the North Austin area.6. Great Clips
The business provides haircuts for men, women, children and seniors, including shampooing, trimming and styling. There is an additional Leander location at 1395 Hwy. 183, Ste. 120, Leander.7. Sami Sumeli
The locally-owned restaurant offers online ordering as well as dine in service, and it can accommodate reservations, catering requests, romantic dinners and big parties. Menu offerings include Phali Mix, a traditional Georgian vegetable spread with herbs and walnuts, caviar served with mini-crepes, a fish platter and more.Coming soon
8. Dumpling King
The business operates its current location 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Unit B203, Austin and has announced plans to open a second location in Leander. The menu includes boiled, fried, steamed and soup dumplings as well as appetizers, noodles, stir-fry, rice and braised meat.
9. McAlister's Deli
The national cafe chain serves sandwiches, salads, spuds and soups alongside flavored iced teas. Popular dishes include the McAlister's Club, French Dip, Savannah Chopped Salad and Spud Max, according to McAlister's website.In the news
10. Myopia Center of Texas
Spanish Oaks Eyecare has decided to transition to a myopia management center with a focus on slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children and teens. Some treatments offered at the center include custom-fit Ortho-K lenses, MiSight 1-day soft contact lenses and low-dose atropine eye drops.
11. Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark officially opened on May 3 to kick off its 2025 season. The resort's daily tickets include full access to four waterslides, the main pool deck, the pirate ship splash zone and the beach and lake. In addition to the waterpark, visitors can find food and drink options at Beachside Billy's including appetizers, sandwiches, salads and more.
What's Next
12. Central Texas SPCA
According to a permit listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the organization is expected to construct an additional animal shelter adjacent to its current Leander location. The shelter began construction in late May and is expected to conclude in July 2026.
13. New Hope Massage Center
The new business is slated to start construction in mid-June and will be completed in late September, as stated on a permit listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
14. Port of Subs
According to a permit listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the sandwich shop is expected to begin construction on July 1 and will be completed by November. The business' menu includes classic subs, specialty subs, wraps, salads, sides and breakfast options.
15. Sprouts Farmers Market
The grocery chain is slated to start construction on its Leander location in early February 2026, as stated on a permit listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Community members can expect the construction to be complete by March 2027.
16. Taco Bell
Cedar Park will be welcoming a new Taco Bell with construction expected to begin in March 2026 and finish in May 2026. The fast-food chain offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more.