Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Austin, TX
5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400, Austin, TX, 78653
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $175K across about 1,400 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $175K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,400 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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50 days after the preceding date shown.
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61 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Tropical Smoothie Cafe
A 1,400-square-foot tenant improvement for Tropical Smoothie Cafe is registered at 5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400, in Austin’s Milwood neighborhood. The project involves a first-time fit-out for the interior space, including new partitions, ceilings, lighting, finishes, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. No structural or site work is part of this scope.
Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost for this renovation is $175,000, which calculates to $125 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Travis County median of $103 for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is below the county median of $299,000 for this project type. The scheduled build window from October to December 2025 was 61 days, shorter than the county median of 98 days.
Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record for this project. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist. The owner of record is Shops at Parmer Lane, LLC. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in August 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in October 2025 and finish in December 2025. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Context and Area
Tedrow Design Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,150,000, including locations in San Antonio, Forney, Katy, Tomball, and Magnolia. These projects include shopping centers and cafes. The Milwood area is part of ZIP code 78653, which has a population of about 35,417 and a median household income of $92,799 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $328,400.
City of Austin permit records show 16 permits on file at this street address, issued between March 2024 and September 2026. These include electrical, plumbing, building, and mechanical permits with total declared valuations of $5,600,000. Four permits have a final status. Nearby businesses include H-E-B, Starbucks, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Ideal Image North Austin. Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026 according to FRED data.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78653 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $175K covering 1,400 sq ft. SHOPS AT PARMER LANE, LLC is the property owner and Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 12, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe open at 5800 E. Parmer Lane?
The TDLR record does not confirm the business is open. It shows construction was scheduled for completion in December 2025, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe fit-out at this Austin location.
What type of work is being done?
The work is a first-time fit-out including new interior partitions, ceiling, lighting, finishes, and MEP systems. No structural or site work is included.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.
What is Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: FIRST-TIME FIT OUT FOR INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE. NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILING, LIGHTING, FINISHES, MEP. NO STRUCTURAL OR SITE WORK. 1,400 S.F.
Is Tropical Smoothie Cafe open in Austin?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Tropical Smoothie Cafe located?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400, Austin, TX, 78653, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
SHOPS AT PARMER LANE, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Tedrow Design Group is the design firm of record for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Tropical Smoothie Cafe cost and how big is it?
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has an estimated construction value of $175K and approximately 1,400 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
FIRST-TIME FIT OUT FOR INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE. NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILING, LIGHTING, FINISHES, MEP. NO STRUCTURAL OR SITE WORK. 1,400 S.F.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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5800 E. Parmer Lane, Suite 400, Austin, TX, 78653
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