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Long-awaited sweets shop and boba tea revive San Antonio dining news

It's Boba Time has filed paperwork for its first San Antonio location.

As San Antonio barrels towards the holiday season, the restaurant scene sets the table with a crop of openings. Fancy an ice cream shop from one of San Antonio's best chefs or the return of a burger icon? How about a sip of Los Angeles boba tea? Gimme, gimme more.

Openings

Max and Louie's New York Diner has finally opened sibling concept Melvin's Homemade Ice Cream and Espresso Bar. Owner Drew Glickfirst teased the sweet shop in July, estimating a November arrival. Then, acclaimed pastry chef Jenn Reismanannounced her involvement days after shuttering Rooster Crow Bakery. Shockingly, the annex to the classic restaurant arrived precisely on schedule.

In October, the popular burger joint Teddy B'sclosed after a decade in business. It cited lower foot traffic and costs it couldn't keep up with, but it appears to have solved the problem for now. On November 20, the team revealed they're open again at the former Burger Haven building at 9903 Fredericksburg Rd.

Tex-Mex joint Sanchos is keeping San Antonio's snack shop tradition alive with a new project. On November 14, the owners introducedCasa Chica, a colorful take on Alamo City's junk food obsession, serving standbys like corn in a cup and ice cream at 628 Jackson St.

Rapidly growing Los Angeles chain It's Boba Time has filed paperwork for its first San Antonio location. The retailer is known for its ever-growing drink menu, now encompassing more than 140 varieties of teas, slushies, and coffees. According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records, construction on the 1201 N. Loop 1604 W. storefront will finish in March 2025.

Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders is crossing the road to Alamo City as part of an ambitious expansion plan. Via a release, the Florida-based franchise unveiled plans to open 42 new outposts in Arizona, Virginia, and Texas — including 10 new locations in Texas. The restaurant's menu of Buffalo wraps, salads, and crinkle-cut fries doesn't stray too far from the flock but boasts one particular selling point. All tenders are made with true chicken tenderloins. There's no official word yet on where any locations will settle.

Franchise upstart Famous Toastery is popping up in San Antonio. The Charlotte, North Carolina chain revealed that local owner and Army vet Rachell Bonds will open Texas' first location before the end of 2025. While there is no word yet on the address, future guests can expect A.M. favorites like omelets, sandwiches, and huevos rancheros.

Other news and notes

Never read the comments — unless it is Biff Buzby's Burgers making a bold declaration in the San Antonio Restaurants Facebook group. "Attention folks," the post read, "We are no longer affiliated with Biff Buzby's Backyard." Confusion ensued after the Biff Buzzby's bungle with comments ranging from droll to bizarrely political. Owner Brittney Rogers later clarified that she and her husband had merely sold the fledgling location less than a year after its launch. Boffo!

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Better Days, Same Burgers

Shuttered San Antonio burger joint stages surprising comeback

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Teddy B's has made a surprise comeback.

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of Teddy B's life. In October, the popular burger joint shuttered its decade-old location on Babcock Road, grieving a loss of foot traffic and rising costs. On November 20, the spot revealed a plot twist. The owners are now slinging patties at 9903 Fredericksburg Rd.

"Dear Teddy B's customers, we have good news," the restaurant posted on social media. "We are back in business...We are waiting for our new sign, but we are up and running."

The unexpected comeback is the culmination of a tumultuous year for the business. As the restaurant marked its 10-year milestone this summer, the outlook was much darker. On August 4, the restaurant took to social media to warn that closure could be imminent. A traffic decline affected Teddy B's ability to maintain its affordable price point.

The messaging worked, at least in the short term. Days later, the restaurant reported an increase in business. The marketing language was hopeful until October 13, when the restaurant abruptly announced it was closing for good.

The news of Teddy B's rebirth came just as suddenly. After a month-long social media silence, the restaurant announced it had taken over the former home of Burger Haven. The latter restaurant was little known, appearing to operate mainly as a ghost kitchen.

Assumably, burgers will be back on the menu, but it is unclear whether other favorites will be eliminated to streamline the operation. The business has not posted any revisions, and its website is down at press time.

The burger joint's comeback manifests as other shuttered legacy restaurants like The Lion and Rose and Fratello's have staged their own returns. While Teddy B's has offered no reasoning for getting back into the game, it is a testament to the resiliency of San Antonio's culinary community.

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