If you love to stay on top of what’s new in ATX, we have your roundup ready.  Here’s our list of new and new-ish spots in 2024.  Don’t see your fave, fresh ATX business or restaurant?  Let us know in the comments below.

Also, no list of what’s new would be as exciting without paying homage to the Austin businesses that left us in 2023.  Check out Do512’s RIP Austin list here.

New for Family Fun

via Create! Process Art Studio

— Create! Process Art Studio
2438 W Anderson Ln. Suite A-2
Create Art Studio offers classes, camps, workshops, and parties, and celebrates the JOY of making art.  Artists are free to use whatever materials call to them, and with Process Art, the emphasis is on the enjoyment of creating, rather than the final product.  We’re seeing classes offered for kids of all ages, as well as “Girl’s Night Out” events.  Check out all the details here.

Playground at Bouldin Acres Braker Lane via Bouldin Acres FB Page

— New Playground at Bouldin Acres Braker Lane
1806 W Braker Lane
Now there are playgrounds at both Boundin Acres locations, with the addition of a new play set at their Braker Lane spot.  We love the family-friendly (and dog-friendly) atmosphere at Bouldin Acres, the awesome food and drinks, and now it’s even better knowing the kids have a dedicated spot to play.

via Tot Box Play Cafe

— Tot Box Play Cafe
403 N Mays St
Located in the heart of Downtown Roundrock, Totbox Play Cafe’s mission is to “make parenthood more delightful, one sip and one smile at a time”.  Part coffee oasis, part indoor playground, and all magic and fun, Tot Box is the new spot for everyday get-togethers, getting out of the house, and even hosting events and parties.  Get all the info here.

Camp Out via Instagram

— Camp Out
8700 Burnet Road
Camp Out is an outdoor neighborhood eatery and patio bar located in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin, and self-describes as perfect for:

“work until happy hour
Meet up with the neighbors
kids play date
swing by for a drink
hang out for hours
don’t feel like cooking,
let’s go out
just dang good food”

We definitely highlighted the ones that most piqued our interest.  Looks like they’ll also have events coming soon.  Check out Camp Out here.

 

Fair Lane via Instagram

— FairLane Cocktails and Coffee
29035 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs
This new indoor and outdoor spot in Dripping Springs aims to provide family enjoyment and entertainment, with top-quality coffee, beer, wine, and food.  It’s a place to gather, relax, and enjoy life, with plenty of space for kids to play on their outdoor playground.  At FairLane, you’ll find a variety of food trucks, from cheese and gelato from Oro Bianco, pastries from Quack’s Bakery, burgers and a kids menu from A.T. Eatz, and tacos from Mr. Chignon.  Check them out here.

More!  New for Food + Drink

  • Austin Beerworks | New location at 10300 Springdale Rd with a kids’ playground!
  • Back Porch Social | Eat, drink, and play at their indoor arcade and outdoor restaurant and bar
  • Double Trouble ATX | Vegan food, coffee, and drinks with a great kids’ menu
  • Drinks Backyard | New and growing in SE Austin
  • Jo’s Coffee | New Location officially opening next month in Symphony Square
  • Lovebirds | Stylish, cozy new spot for cocktails
  • Murray’s Tavern | Fill up on snacks, soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees at this beloved new spot
  • Poetta | Freshly opened in December 2023, Poetta is for all-day Italian at the Frances Modern Inn
  • Quince | New and gorgeous restaurant on the lake
  • Red Farm Austin | Straight from NYC with dim sum, classic, and experimental dishes
  • Radio East | You know and love Radio, and now they have a new location!
  • Trona | Oaxacan/Japanese-inspired design cocktail bar focused on a meaningful social experience 
  • Renovations at Jo’s Coffee Downtown
  • Saltt | New seafood restaurant that features fried and grilled entrees, brunch, daiquiris, and more.
  • The Rose Bakery by Julie Myrtille | New bakery by award-winning bakery chef and owner of French Bakery, Julie Myrtille
  • Winston’s | Coffee, provisions, and pizza, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

Feel free to give us your two cents about these places, and/or give us the scoop on something new you think other families would want to know about. You can reach us at [email protected] or in the comments below.