In 2022, 106 new dining options opened for business in Waco-Temple-Killeen. The growth in culinary options for our region has continues as Central Texas is seeing a flurry of new food and beverage businesses in 2023. With 37 new eateries already opened since the start of the year, the region is proving to be a hotbed for culinary creativity. From Latin cuisine at 100×35 to BBQ at Band of Brothers and seafood at Yummy Crab, there is something for everyone. Other notable openings include coffee shops Dunkin’, Atrium Coffee Co. and Be Kind Coffee, as well as dessert destinations like Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Warm Cookie Co.
100×35 Latin Cuisine opens brick and mortar in Belton
ATRIUM COFFEE OPENS SECOND TEMPLE LOCATION
Band of Brothers BBQ now open in Killeen
BE KIND COFFEE OPENS NEW DOWNTOWN WACO LOCATION
Bunny’s Noodle & BBQ now open in Killeen
Cajun Skillet now open in Temple
COFFEE BEANERY OPENS IN RICHLAND MALL
Cookie Plug comes to Killeen
DUNKIN’ DONUTS AND BASKIN ROBBINS NOW OPEN IN West TEMPLE
Dutch Bros opens in Woodway
Fish City Grill now open in Waco
Honest Juicery opens in Union Hall
Herb & Earnie’s now open in Copperas Cove
Huaco Lounge now open in Waco
Insta Ramen now open in Killeen
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice now open on Valley Mills
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opens Killeen location
Let’s Eat Texas reopens dining room in Downtown Killeen
Maria Mezcaleria opens in Downtown Waco
OFF THE RAILS WINE BAR OPENS IN BELTON
Pierino’s Pasta & Pizza To Go now open in Harker Heights
Pupusa Paradise now open in Union Hall
RAILWAY EXPRESS DINER NOW OPEN IN BELTON
SLY FOX COFFEE HOUSE NOW BREWING IN BELTON
Starbucks opens new Belton location
Sugar Coat It rolls mini donut trailer to town
SZ Funnel Cake Factory now open in Killeen
Ta’Curado Taqueria now open in Killeen
Taste of Belize opens in Copperas Cove
Tasty Creations opens storefront on Valley Mills
Texas Meltdown Grilled Cheese opens in Copperas Cove
WARM COOKIE CO. NOW OPEN IN BELTON’S MK&T DEPOT
Uncle Worm’s now open in Waco
Wilson Valley Mercantile now open in Bell County
Yummy Crab Seafood now open in Temple
Central Texas Reporter 