Chicken Salad Chick to Open First Restaurant in Austin Proper with Southern Charm and Signature Chicken Salads
AUSTIN, TX — Southern-style favorite Chicken Salad Chick is finally coming to Austin proper, and it’s bringing more than just its signature chicken salad recipes. Set to open at the Mueller Town Center on August 27, the new restaurant will mark the first official Austin location for the popular Alabama-born franchise — and it’s got locals buzzing with anticipation.
What’s New at Chicken Salad Chick Austin
The new Mueller Town Center location will open at 1911 Aldrich St., Suite 180, just a stone’s throw from other beloved spots like Lick Honest Ice Creams and Colleen’s Kitchen. This store joins two existing Central Texas locations — one in Cedar Park and another in Georgetown — but marks a significant expansion into the heart of the city.
Chicken Salad Chick is known for its scratch-made chicken salad, served in more than a dozen flavor varieties, including:
- Classic Carol – the original, traditional chicken salad
- Fancy Nancy – loaded with apples, grapes, and pecans
- Buffalo Barclay – a spicy twist for wing lovers
- Sassy Scotty – with ranch, bacon, and cheddar cheese
In addition to chicken salad, the menu features fresh sides, soups, sandwiches, and southern-style sweet tea — making it ideal for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or a catering order for events and office lunches.
Inside the Menu and Experience
Expect a bright, welcoming interior with Southern charm meets modern comfort — cozy seating, friendly service, and a relaxing spot to enjoy lunch solo or catch up with friends. The brand has a distinctly female-founded story, inspired by a stay-at-home mom’s mission to bring people together around a comforting meal.
From what I’ve seen in other locations, there’s something incredibly comforting about grabbing a “Fancy Nancy” with fruit and crackers, sitting by the window, and feeling like you’ve stepped into a modern-day Southern porch kitchen. It’s a chain, sure, but it doesn’t feel like one — that’s the magic of it.
The Mueller location is expected to maintain the same balance of homemade appeal and fast-casual convenience, perfect for nearby professionals, students, and residents alike.
Community Buzz and What’s Next
The Mueller district is already a hub of family-friendly eateries and local favorites, so the arrival of Chicken Salad Chick adds another feather in the cap for this growing area. Opening day is slated for Tuesday, August 27, with grand opening specials likely to include giveaways and early bird deals — a common feature at many of the chain’s new launches.
The Austin expansion is part of Chicken Salad Chick’s wider push across Texas. The brand has been steadily growing across the state, opening stores in places like Fort Worth, Houston suburbs, and San Antonio.
While this is the first store within Austin city limits, the move could pave the way for additional locations in South Austin, Westlake, or Round Rock in the future — especially if the Mueller spot sees strong traction.
If you’re excited for a homestyle bite with Southern flair, Chicken Salad Chick might just be your new favorite lunch stop. Let us know what you think once it opens — and follow CityScoopNow.com for more tasty finds around Texas!