Welcome Back Aggies: What’s New Around BCS This Year? 

August 12, 2026|Bryan-College Station, Explore|

A new semester doesn’t always come with a fresh lineup of spots, but this time it does. Whether you are hunting for a late-night taco run, an indoor golf session, or a new caffeine fix, explore Bryan-College Station’s new spots to keep you entertained.  

Here is a quick look at the latest openings and updates around town.  

Somi Somi 

This spot brings Korean-style soft serve and taiyaki to your palate. You can grab Korean fish cookies stuffed with Nutella or custard and top them with swirled soft serve. 

Nova Eatery 

Located on Park Place, this kitchen serves up everything from street empanadas and artisan tacos to double smashed cheeseburgers. It’s also a prime spot to try the dirty soda trend. 

Helados La Azteca 

An (actually) authentic Mexican ice cream place and a fresh addition to the local sweet tooth lineup, perfect for beating the remaining Texas summer heat. 

The Back Nine Golf 

An indoor simulator facility on Texas Avenue that lets you rent clubs, book climate-controlled practice bays, and analyze your swing data using high-speed video tracking. Available for those with memberships and without. 

Javi’s  

Coming soon to University Drive, this Tyler-based favorite brings mesquite-grilled fajitas, modern street tacos, and signature queso blanco to the local Tex-Mex scene. 

Haraz Coffee House 

A Yemeni coffee shop serving traditional spiced brews like Harazi Mufawar and Adeni chai alongside specialty lattes infused with cardamom, saffron, and honey. 

FiiZ Drinks 

Near South College Station, it’s a dirty soda spot with hundreds of customizable combinations, energy drink mixers, and pretzel bites. 

Red5 Venue 

A premier event space based in Hearne, serving private celebrations, banquets, and large social gatherings just outside the city. 

Tim Hortons 

The iconic Canadian coffee and donut chain has arrived in Bryan, offering their fresh Timbits, iced cappuccinos, and breakfast wraps. 

4 Brothers NY Bagels 

Now open in Century Square, this family-owned shop brings authentic New York-style bagels to Aggieland with over two dozen bagel varieties and fifteen hand-spun cream cheeses made in-house daily. 

Mojo Tortilla Co 

Open twenty-four hours a day, this locally owned taco joint is built for early breakfast runs and post-Northgate refuels with handcrafted tortillas made on-site. 

KinderHill Brew Lab 

The popular brewery has moved to a sprawling new biergarten and indoor seating area on West 31st Street in downtown Bryan, where they have small-batch craft brews and Detroit-style pizza. 

Get Ready for a Great Year 

The local scene in the Twin Cities is always changing, and this semester provides plenty of reasons to skip your usual routine and try something new. Grab your friends, map out your study breaks, and enjoy checking out all the latest additions around BCS. 

Did we miss a new spot that opened up over the summer? Message us to let us know what we should add to the list, and don’t forget to follow @AroundBCS to stay in the loop on all things local! 

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