Amy's Ice Cream Coming To East Austin

EAST AUSTIN, TX — Amy’s Ice Creams is coming to East Austin.

In its first new location in five years, the artisan ice cream brand will open up a new store at 2002 Manor Rd., officials with CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, told Patch. CBRE arranged the lease for the ice cream provider in representing the landlord, officials said, adding the new location is expected to open this fall.

Bryan McMurrey, with CBRE’s Austin office, represented the landlord in the transaction while Steve and Amy Simmons of Amy’s Ice Creams represented themselves, officials said.

“Amy’s homed in on this vibrant, active area for their newest location," McMurrey said. "With neighbors like Hoover’s Home Cooking, Mi Madre’s, Salty Sow, and Eastside Café, this end cap space seemed like an ideal fit for a beloved Austin staple like Amy’s.”

The landlord noted the addition of Amy's will complement the existing tenant mix at the site, furthering the emerging profile of the Manor Road retail and entertainment scene. For its part, Amy’s Ice Creams has been a sweet Austin fixture since opening 1984. The company now has 15 locations, including in Houston and San Antonio. The Manor location will be Amy’s 13th Austin store.

“Since our founding, Amy’s and Austin have grown up together in a lot of ways, founder Amy Simmons said. "We are excited to be opening our doors in such an entrepreneurial hot spot. This area of Austin provides a great sense of community and synergy between local businesses, and we are excited to be a part of that.”

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