Tumble 22 to Open on South Lamar in Spring 2027
The restaurant will renovate the former Half Price Books space starting this month.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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South Lamar diners will soon see Tumble 22 move into the former Half Price Books building at 3001 S. Lamar Blvd. The restaurant chain, which began as a local food trailer in 2016, recently filed for a renovation permit to transform the 3,500-square-foot space.
Why it matters
The project brings a new dining option to the South Lamar corridor following the departure of the long-standing bookstore earlier this year. Residents can watch for the construction phase to begin as the company works to finalize its permits.
The renovation of the 3,500-square-foot building is estimated to cost $500,000 as the chain expands to its 11th location in Texas. While the project is underway, the final permitting status remains pending.
The players
Tumble 22
A Texas-based restaurant chain known for its chicken and six spice heat levels.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
The state agency responsible for overseeing construction permit filings.
The details
Tumble 22 filed its renovation plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on October 6. The company is currently awaiting final permits to begin the work, which aims to convert the property vacated by Half Price Books in March. Once construction finishes in spring 2027, the site will join the company's nine existing locations across the state.
Timeline
2016: Tumble 22 began operations as a food trailer.
March 2026: Half Price Books vacated the South Lamar property.
October 6, 2026: Tumble 22 filed a construction permit.
October 15, 2026: Expected start date for renovation work.
April 2027: Target completion date for construction.
The Texas Context
This project fills the vacancy left by the closure of the Half Price Books location at 3001 S. Lamar Blvd. The repurposing of this site follows a pattern of retail and dining expansion into established commercial footprints across Austin.
South Lamar commuters should anticipate construction activity at the site of the former bookstore beginning in mid-October. The restaurant is scheduled to open to the public in spring 2027.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on the 3001 S. Lamar Blvd. property as renovation work begins this month. The project represents a significant shift for the corner as the former bookstore space transitions into a new dining destination for the neighborhood.
Further reading
You can track other new businesses coming to the area in our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
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