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Tons of new tastes are coming to the Bryan-College Station area. Here’s the latest delicious list of eateries planned for Aggieland.

Berryhill Baja Grill
Coming to Century Square across from Texas A&M

Berryhill’s relaxed and friendly atmosphere, in addition to their famous margaritas and frozen screwdrivers also make it the ideal spot for happy hours and group dinners. With eight locations throughout Houston, the Century Square location will be Berryhill’s first expansion outside the Houston market. Visit berryhillbajagrill.com for more information.

Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop
Coming to University Drive (Former Mickey’s Sliders Location)

The Best Damn Cheesesteaks in Texas. They also make some pretty epic hoagies. Their food truck is a local favorite and the new restaurant location  is highly anticipated by Blake’s Steaks fans.

Casa Do Brasil
South College Station

The Casa do Brasil menu will include several varieties of fresh sliced, roasted meats, seafood, a high-end salad bar, and traditional Brazilian entrees. South American desserts like papaya cream and flan will tempt those who saved room. The restaurant will feature multiple private rooms, semi-private rooms, and spaces with audio visual equipment for your next meeting or event.

Chef Tai’s South College Station Project
40 and Barron Rd.

Chef Tai Lee announced that construction has commenced on a what will be his newest restaurant at the southwest corner of 40 and Barron Rd. The 2 story building will feature a bar on top with views all the way to campus. The restaurant on the first floor will be similar to Tai’s Veritas Wine and Bistro concept, which serves wine and fine food on University Drive near Texas A&M.  Tai’s big news was revealed during his talk at the Governor’s Business conference held at the Stella Hotel earlier this week.

 

Hey Sugar
Coming to Century Square

Hey Sugar will open a third Texas location with 1,495 square feet of space at Century Square dedicated to selling specialty candies, chocolates, cotton candy, and old fashioned sodas. Customers can expect to find old-school classic flavors in the wide selection of treats, but will also discover that Hey Sugar offers a variety of innovative and fun flavors like bacon and merlot.

Hooters
Coming to pad site in front of Premiere Cinema

After years of attempts, Aggieland appears to actually be getting it’s very own Hooters Restaurant at 960 N. Earl Rudder Freeway in front of Premiere Cinemas. As for now, the only sign of Hooters is a sign in the field where the restaurant will soon be constructed, notifying the public of their beverage permit application.

Howdy’s Pizza
Coming to Tower Point

Say Howdy! to Howdy’s Pizza, a new pizza joint coming to Tower Point. They will offer great craft pizzas, wings, pastas, salads, and more! https://www.facebook.com/HowdysPizza/

In-N-Out
Coming to College Station (Rumored Chimney Hill)

Last month, a petition was shared on the The Spirit Of Aggieland facebook group asking the iconic In-N-Out Burger to build a location in Bryan-College Station stating: “You can get a Double-Double Animal Style or 4×4 at t.u., UNT, UTSA and even Baylor these days. It’s time for Aggies to have access to some of the best burgers and fries on the planet without a 100 mile road trip being involved.” In response to the facebook post, College Station Mayor Karl Mooney posted the following: “They are already looking to be in College Station — no petition needed.”

Mess Waffles Etc.
Coming to Century Square

MESS Waffles, Etc. recently made the announcement that Aggieland has been hoping for since one of our favorite food trucks rolled off into the sunset earlier this year: a bricks and mortar location is coming soon! The new Century Square shopping center across from Texas A&M will be the site of the popular waffle shop’s first permanent location. Mess is known for dessert creations as well as savory, inventive waffle entrees that go far beyond traditional chicken & waffles.

Mo’s Irish Pub College Station
Coming to Century Square

Lively and festive anytime of the day, Mo’s Irish Pub is the perfect place for game watching and to gather with friends. Featuring Irish American scratch cooking, live entertainment and the perfect pint!

 

Poppy
Coming to the George Hotel at Century Square

Offering the best in modern and eclectic dining, the restaurant pavilion and expansive porch has the best views of Century Square’s outdoor plaza. The plaza features an open air green space filled with music and special events year round. The sophisticated ambiance along with the proximity to the pool and lounge areas is a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.  Whimsically named after what George H.W. Bush’s grandkids so affectionately call him, “Poppy” provides Texas favorites with unique culinary delights from deep in the heart of Texas (It’s ok to clap here, it’s a Texas thing!). Poppy offers a wide array of dishes sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the light, appetizing menu selections and the welcoming atmosphere inside Poppy before indulging in a handcrafted cocktail at 1791.

Porter’s
Coming to Century Square

Porter’s Restaurant’s capacity will be 156 seats which includes two 50-seat dining areas, a smaller private dining room, an outdoor patio, and additional bar area seating. The layout is designed to maximize capacity and create intimate dining experiences in each beautifully crafted section. The distribution of rooms also allows for the flexibility to serve private groups of various sizes without disturbing the regular flow of guests. Along with an evolving local customer base, visitors to Texas A&M University will find PORTERS to be a special dining destination.

Ronin Cooking
Coming to the Ice House in Downtown Bryan

Ronin Cooking, best known for fine farm-to-table meals served at their Full Moon Dinners and catered events, will be serving up fresh food at the Ice House on Main’s new farm-to-table restaurant as early as this fall.

Sharetea
Coming to Century Square

Tea shop and Taiwanese food purveyor Sharetea is building a location in College Station’s Century Square development, across from Texas A&M University.

Star Cinema Grill
Coming to Century Square

Star Cinema Grill was recently added to the ever-growing list of exciting new businesses building at Century Square. Star Cinema provides movie-goers a full-service restaurant experience delivered seat side while enjoying Hollywood’s latest blockbusters.

Starbucks Coffee
Coming to Tower Point

Starbucks Coffee has submitted a site plan to the City of College Station for a new location at Tower Point. Currently, the only fine coffee purveyors south of Rock Prairie are Gogh Gogh, Tipsy Beans, and Blue Baker, so Starbucks should be a welcome caffeinated addition to the area.

Stella Southern Cafe
Coming to Hwy. 6 Access Road, Just South of Momentum Bank

Stella, a concept by Michael Lair of Washbangers, will be located on the access road to Hwy 6 just south of the Momentum Bank building.  The food is going to be built around scratch made biscuits and stone ground grits.  And , boy, do we have some great things to slap on those – including buttermilk fried chicken, smoked pulled pork, and chicken fried tofu (what?!) among other things.

Subzero
Coming to Century Square

Sub Zero, opening its 12^th store in Texas in College Station’s Century Square development at University & South College, uses the freezing power of liquid nitrogen to customize ice cream creations right at the counter. Customers select the flavor and mix-ins of their choice, which are added to a bowl of fresh cream and then frozen in moments with the use of liquid nitrogen. In addition to dozens of popular recipe ice cream combinations, the menu also includes shakes, smoothies and ice cream pies.

Sweet Paris Crêperie
Coming to Century Square

Sweet Paris Crêperie will open their third location in Texas – their first location in College Station – occupying 3,750 square feet of retail and patio space within Century Square. Sweet Paris Crêperie will offer a diverse selection of sweet and savory crêpes as well as waffles, milkshakes, salads, paninis, and options for kids.

TaD’s Steak & Seafood
Coming to South College Station near Lowe’s

“Coming Soon” signage is up near the South College Station Lowe’s for TaD’s Steak and Seafood. The company currently has locations in Richmond, Katy and Tomball.

Takana Ramen
Coming to Culpepper Plaza

Building permits have been filed and construction of Takana Ramen Restaurant is underway in Culpepper Plaza at 1617 Texas Ave. South.

Wayback Burgers
Coming to Tower Point in College Station

Wayback Burgers of South College Station will be 1,750 square-feet in size. The new location’s design will feature a warm red barn board interior with white and stainless steel accents, modeled after the great American roadside burger joint.

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar
Coming soon to College Station

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar is set to open a College Station location in 2018. Eat BCS heard rumors about the popular sports bar’s plans for Aggieland, so we reached out to Walk-On’s corporate via facebook. They confirmed a location is planned for “North College Station” in 2018. The sport’s bar and restaurant’s facebook page bills it the “place to grab a bite or a beer, bring the family out to dinner, party with your friends, or head to before, during or after any game.”

Whataburger
Coming to Southwest Parkway & Wellborn Rd.

A new Whataburger location is coming to Southwest Parkway & Wellborn Rd.