Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Shake Shack & More Are Coming to Cypress: What’s Happening at Dunham Pointe?
Costco and Home Depot aren't the only big names coming to Cypress.
Just weeks after we looked at Grand Mason, the massive commercial development taking shape along the Grand Parkway, another major retail destination is moving forward—this time at Highway 290 and Mason Road.
And the confirmed lineup already includes some pretty recognizable names:
Whole Foods Market.
Nordstrom Rack.
Shake Shack.
Plus restaurants, fitness concepts, beauty and wellness businesses, and additional retailers.
The project is called Dunham Pointe, and developer Trademark Property Company says it has already signed 14 tenants for the 25-acre, approximately 202,000-square-foot retail and restaurant district. Trademark announced an October 1 groundbreaking after securing financing for the project.
But if you've been following development news around Cypress lately, there's a bigger story here than another grocery store or restaurant.
Cypress has spent years adding rooftops.
Now we're watching more of the shopping, dining and services follow those rooftops.
So, let's separate what's actually confirmed from what's still being negotiated—and look at what Dunham Pointe could mean for people who live, buy and sell homes in Cypress.
Dunham Pointe at a Glance
What We Can Confirm | |
Location | Highway 290 and Mason Road, Cypress |
Retail development | Approximately 25 acres |
Planned retail/restaurant space | Approximately 202,000 sq. ft. |
Anchor | Whole Foods Market |
Announced signed tenants | 14 total |
Development partners | Trademark Property Company + MetLife Investment Management |
Construction financing | PNC Bank |
Groundbreaking announced | October 1, 2026 |
Larger community | Approximately 1,300-acre Dunham Pointe master plan |
Whole Foods opening date | Not announced in the sources reviewed |
Nordstrom Rack opening | Fall 2027 currently planned |
Trademark's September 22 announcement provides the project size, location, development partners and signed-tenant count. Nordstrom separately confirms its Cypress store is planned for fall 2027. Trademark Property Nordstrom
What Is Dunham Pointe?
First, there's an important distinction.
When you hear Dunham Pointe, you may be hearing about either the larger master-planned community or this new commercial component inside it.
The broader Dunham Pointe master-planned community covers approximately 1,300 acres in Cypress. Trademark says home sales began there in 2021, and the community has since recorded more than 1,000 new-home sales.
The development we're talking about today is the new 25-acre retail and restaurant district within that larger community.
Trademark Property Company and MetLife Investment Management are partnering on the project, with financing provided by PNC Bank. Trademark describes the commercial development as approximately 202,000 square feet of ground-up retail.
So Dunham Pointe isn't simply a new shopping center appearing beside an unrelated neighborhood.
The retail is part of a much larger development story.
Where Is Dunham Pointe in Cypress?
The new retail district is located at the intersection of Highway 290 and Mason Road in Cypress.
That location is worth remembering because Cypress is seeing significant development along more than one major corridor.
Our recent Grand Mason article focused on the Grand Parkway area, where Costco is under construction and Home Depot is planned.
Dunham Pointe is a separate project closer to the Highway 290 corridor.
So if you're seeing announcements for Costco, Home Depot, Whole Foods and Nordstrom Rack and thinking:
"Wait...are all of these going into the same development?"
No.
Grand Mason and Dunham Pointe are two separate Cypress-area developments.
We'll come back to that distinction later.
Is Dunham Pointe Actually Under Construction?
This is where Dunham Pointe differs from many development stories we cover.
We're no longer looking only at a conceptual site plan.
Trademark announced on September 22 that it had secured financing and scheduled the project's groundbreaking for October 1. The company has also reported that construction activity was getting underway.
That's important because development announcements can sit in the planning stage for years—or never happen at all.
With Dunham Pointe, we have more than a rendering and a list of hoped-for retailers.
We have financing.
We have signed leases.
And the project has moved into the construction stage.
What Stores and Restaurants Are Confirmed for Dunham Pointe?
This is probably what most of you came here to find out.
Trademark says 14 tenants are already signed.
Here is the confirmed lineup announced by the developer:
Tenant | Category | Status |
Whole Foods Market | Grocery | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Nordstrom Rack | Fashion/Retail | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Shake Shack | Restaurant | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Amorino Gelato | Dessert | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Fidelity | Financial Services | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
LaserAway | Beauty/Wellness | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Milkshake Factory | Dessert | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Ojo de Agua | Restaurant/Café | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Pepper Lunch | Restaurant | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Playa Bowls | Food | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Pokeworks | Restaurant | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Solidcore | Fitness | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Texas Country Boots | Retail | ✅ Signed / Confirmed |
Unnamed national junior fashion anchor | Fashion/Retail | ✅ Signed; name not announced |
That last one is important.
Trademark says a national junior fashion anchor has signed, but the company has not publicly identified the retailer in the announcement we reviewed.
So we're not going to guess.
If and when Trademark announces the name, we'll update this article.
Whole Foods Market Is Anchoring Dunham Pointe
For many Cypress residents, this will probably be the headline.
Whole Foods Market is confirmed for Dunham Pointe.
Trademark identifies Whole Foods as the anchor of the new retail district. Recent reporting describes the planned store as approximately 30,000 square feet.
But there's one question we can't answer yet:
When will the new Cypress Whole Foods open?
As of the sources reviewed for this article, an official opening date has not been announced.
That's worth emphasizing.
The development is moving forward.
Whole Foods is the announced anchor.
But we're not going to turn a construction timeline into an opening date that Whole Foods hasn't announced.
When an official date becomes available, we'll update this page.
Nordstrom Rack Is Also Coming to Cypress
This one has a more specific timeline.
Nordstrom announced on September 1 that it plans to open a new 25,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack at Dunham Pointe in fall 2027. Nordstrom
Nordstrom itself identifies the location as Dunham Pointe near Highway 290 and Mason Road.
That gives us much stronger evidence than a logo appearing on a developer's site plan.
We have an announcement directly from the retailer.
Still, I'd treat fall 2027 as the currently planned opening window, not an unchangeable date. Construction and store-opening schedules can change.
And Yes—Shake Shack Is Coming Too
Shake Shack is also on Trademark's signed-tenant list for Dunham Pointe.
So this isn't a rumored restaurant based on a social-media post or somebody spotting a logo on an old rendering.
The developer says the lease is signed.
What we don't currently have from the sources reviewed is a specific opening date for the Cypress Shake Shack.
And the same applies to several of the other announced businesses.
That's why it's useful to separate:
Confirmed tenant
from
Confirmed opening date.
They aren't the same thing.
What Else Is Coming to Dunham Pointe?
Potentially, quite a bit.
But this is where we need to be careful.
Trademark says it is actively negotiating leases with more than 12 additional tenants representing approximately 65,000 square feet.
The developer also says it has letters of intent from more than 10 additional retailers.
That's significant leasing activity.
But those businesses are not automatically confirmed tenants.
Signed Lease vs. Letter of Intent: What's the Difference?
When we're covering development news, I use a simple rule:
Signed lease = we can call the tenant confirmed based on the developer's announcement.
Active negotiations = not confirmed.
Letter of intent = meaningful interest, but not the same thing as an announced executed lease.
Facebook rumor = definitely not enough.
That may sound overly cautious.
But we've all seen those posts:
"I heard Trader Joe's is coming!"
"My cousin knows someone who works for..."
"Look! Their logo is on the site plan!"
And six months later, nothing happens.
I'd rather tell you less information that's accurate than give you a longer list filled with guesses.
What About Flower Child?
This one deserves its own section because there's more evidence than a random rumor—but it isn't on Trademark's announced list of 14 signed tenants.
The Houston Chronicle reported that a state construction filing points to a planned 4,575-square-foot Flower Child at a Mason Road address associated with the project, with the filing indicating construction extending into 2027. Houston Chronicle
However:
Flower Child does not appear in Trademark's September 22 list of the 14 signed Dunham Pointe tenants.
So for now, I'm not putting Flower Child in the confirmed tenant table.
The filing is worth watching.
But until we have stronger confirmation from the restaurant or developer, we're going to keep the distinction clear.
That's the same standard we'll use for any future rumored tenant.
When Will Dunham Pointe Open?
There isn't one verified grand-opening date for the entire retail district in the sources reviewed.
Different businesses may also have different build-out and opening schedules.
Here's what we can say today:
Construction is moving forward. Trademark Property
Nordstrom Rack currently plans to open in fall 2027. Nordstrom
Whole Foods Market is confirmed, but we don't have an official opening date from the sources reviewed.
Shake Shack is confirmed, but we don't have an announced opening date from the sources reviewed.
For the other tenants, we won't invent dates.
If you're finding this article months from now, check the Last Updated date at the top. We'll update the tenant tracker as stronger information becomes available.
Why Is Dunham Pointe Being Built Now?
Here's where the story gets much more interesting than Whole Foods.
Because the developer itself gives us part of the answer.
Home sales began at Dunham Pointe in 2021.
Trademark says the master-planned community has since recorded more than 1,000 new-home sales.
Cary Dunham of Dunham Pointe Development said that pace created the “critical mass” needed to support the next phase of development.
In other words:
The rooftops came first.
Now more of the retail and services are following.
That's an important pattern to understand if you're watching growth around Northwest Houston.
Developers and retailers don't simply look at an empty piece of land and say:
"That looks nice. Let's put a store there."
Commercial real estate decisions involve demand, access, demographics, surrounding development and many other factors.
In Dunham Pointe's case, we don't have to speculate about whether the residential growth mattered.
The developer specifically says it did.
Dunham Pointe Could Become More Than Homes and Shopping
The broader master plan is also continuing to evolve.
Trademark's announcement says Dunham Pointe Development is under contract or in negotiations with developers and users for additional uses including:
Multifamily
Townhomes
Medical facilities
Additional commercial development
Again, notice the wording.
Under contract or in negotiations.
That doesn't mean every one of those projects is guaranteed to happen exactly as currently envisioned.
And it certainly doesn't give us permission to start naming medical providers, apartment operators or future businesses that haven't been announced.
But it does show that the long-term vision for Dunham Pointe goes beyond single-family homes and this initial retail district.
The Developer Behind Dunham Pointe Also Has a Familiar Northwest Houston Project
If the name Trademark Property Company sounds familiar, there's a reason.
Trademark's Houston-area portfolio includes Market Street – The Woodlands.
Market Street combines retail, restaurants, office space, hospitality and entertainment in The Woodlands.
Does that mean Dunham Pointe will become:
"The next Market Street?"
We don't know.
And I'm not going to tell you that it will.
Different project.
Different location.
Different scale.
Different community.
What we can say is that the same developer behind Market Street is developing the new Dunham Pointe retail district.
That's an interesting piece of context without pretending we know exactly what Dunham Pointe will look or feel like once it's complete.
Wait—Didn't We Just Talk About Costco and Home Depot Coming to Cypress?
We did.
And that's exactly why the Cypress development story is getting interesting.
A few weeks ago, we looked at Grand Mason, the large commercial development along the Grand Parkway where Costco is under construction and Home Depot is planned.
Now we're talking about Dunham Pointe near Highway 290 and Mason Road.
They're separate projects.
Grand Mason | Dunham Pointe | |
General corridor | Grand Parkway | Highway 290 / Mason Road |
Development | Large commercial/mixed-use plan | Retail and restaurant district within larger master plan |
Major announced names we've verified | Costco, Home Depot | Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Shake Shack + additional signed tenants |
Same project? | No | No |
And that's why I wouldn't look at Dunham Pointe as an isolated retail announcement.
It's one more piece of a much larger change happening across Cypress.
Cypress Isn't Just Adding Homes Anymore
For years, one of the easiest ways to describe growth in this part of Houston was:
More subdivisions.
More master-planned communities.
More rooftops.
That's still part of the story.
But now we're increasingly talking about the commercial side of that growth too.
At Dunham Pointe alone, we're talking about grocery, fashion, restaurants, fitness, beauty, financial services and additional commercial uses being negotiated.
At Grand Mason, we're watching another large-scale commercial project move forward along a different Cypress corridor.
That doesn't mean every announced project will unfold exactly as originally planned.
Development changes.
Tenants change.
Timelines change.
But the projects that have moved beyond rumor and into signed leases, financing and construction give us a much clearer picture:
The commercial side of the Cypress growth story is beginning to catch up with years of residential development.
What Could Dunham Pointe Mean for Cypress Homeowners?
Whenever I write about a major new development, somebody asks:
"Is this going to make my house worth more?"
And here's where my appraisal background comes in.
I can't responsibly tell you that Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack or Shake Shack will increase your home's value by a certain percentage.
Nobody should.
Property values are influenced by actual buyer behavior and market evidence.
A home's value can depend on:
Neighborhood
Comparable sales
Condition
Lot
Schools
Taxes
Inventory
Interest rates
Nearby land uses
Road access
Buyer demand
New construction competition
Commercial development can affect how buyers experience and perceive a location.
Some buyers may value having shopping and restaurants nearby.
Others may care more about traffic, privacy or distance from commercial activity.
And how close you are to the development can matter too.
"Near Whole Foods" and "backing directly to a busy commercial corridor" aren't necessarily the same real-estate conversation.
That's why the impact has to be evaluated property by property, not with a blanket percentage.
What About Traffic?
This is another area where we shouldn't pretend to know the future.
A 202,000-square-foot retail and restaurant project will create a new commercial destination at Highway 290 and Mason Road.
But I'm not going to publish an unsupported claim that:
"Traffic will become terrible."
or
"Traffic won't be a problem."
Those require actual traffic studies and evidence.
What I would tell someone considering a home nearby is much simpler:
Look at the roads.
Drive them.
Understand where the entrances are.
Look at what's planned around the neighborhood.
And think about how your daily routes could interact with future development.
Real estate isn't just the house.
It's the environment around the house.
Thinking About Buying in Cypress? Look Beyond the Model Home
This is one of my biggest pieces of advice when someone is buying in a fast-growing area.
It's very easy to walk into a beautiful model home and focus on:
The kitchen.
The flooring.
The primary bathroom.
The backyard.
The incentives.
All important.
But before you sign anything, zoom out.
Ask:
What's across the street?
What's behind the neighborhood?
What undeveloped land is nearby?
Where are the commercial parcels?
What roads will I use every day?
What else is being built?
What does the master plan show?
Because the view you have today isn't necessarily the view you'll have five years from now.
I said this when we covered Grand Mason, and I'm going to keep saying it:
Look at the map before you fall in love with the granite countertops.
That's especially important in places like Cypress where residential and commercial development are happening at the same time.
What Dunham Pointe Tells Us About the Bigger Cypress Story
Whole Foods gets attention.
Nordstrom Rack gets attention.
Shake Shack gets attention.
And that's exactly why you're probably reading this.
But those brands aren't actually the most interesting part of the story to me.
The most interesting part is why they're arriving now.
Dunham Pointe began selling homes in 2021.
More than 1,000 new-home sales later, the developer says the residential growth has created enough critical mass to support the next phase.
Now a major retail district is moving forward.
And simultaneously, another significant commercial project—Grand Mason—is advancing elsewhere in Cypress.
That's what happens when a growing residential area starts developing a broader ecosystem around the people who live there.
Not just houses.
But groceries.
Restaurants.
Shopping.
Fitness.
Services.
Medical uses, if the projects currently under negotiation ultimately move forward.
Places to spend Saturday afternoon without driving across Houston.
That's a very different conversation from simply:
"Another subdivision is coming."
The Texas Home Coach Take
If you've lived in Cypress for a while, projects like Dunham Pointe probably feel like another reminder of just how quickly this side of Houston is changing.
But as a Realtor, I'm watching something a little different.
I'm watching what happens after the rooftops arrive.
In this case, we don't have to guess whether residential growth played a role. Dunham Pointe's developer specifically says the pace of home sales created the critical mass needed to support this next phase of development.
Now we're seeing Whole Foods.
Nordstrom Rack.
Shake Shack.
Restaurants.
Fitness.
Services.
And more businesses still being negotiated.
That doesn't tell us what every Cypress home will be worth five years from now.
Neither does Costco at Grand Mason.
What it does tell us is that substantial commercial investment is continuing to move forward in this part of Northwest Houston.
So if you're considering buying here, don't just look at the house standing in front of you today.
Look at what's being built around it tomorrow.
Because that's part of your real estate decision too.
Thinking About Moving to Cypress?
The house matters.
But so does what's happening around it.
New roads, retail, schools, commercial development and future land uses can all affect how you experience a neighborhood over time.
If you're considering buying, selling or building in Cypress, I can help you look beyond the listing photos and understand the bigger picture around the property—from real estate value to financing and the long-term game plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dunham Pointe in Cypress
Is Whole Foods coming to Cypress, Texas?
Yes. Trademark Property Company has confirmed Whole Foods Market as the anchor of the new Dunham Pointe retail and restaurant development at Highway 290 and Mason Road in Cypress. Trademark Property
Where will the new Whole Foods in Cypress be located?
The new Whole Foods is planned within the Dunham Pointe retail development at Highway 290 and Mason Road in Cypress. Trademark Property
When will the Cypress Whole Foods open?
An official opening date was not available in the sources reviewed for this article. Whole Foods is confirmed as the anchor tenant, but we won't publish an opening date until it is officially announced.
Is Nordstrom Rack coming to Cypress?
Yes. Nordstrom has independently announced a 25,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack at Dunham Pointe, currently planned to open in fall 2027. Nordstrom
Is Shake Shack coming to Cypress?
Yes. Trademark lists Shake Shack among the signed tenants at Dunham Pointe. An opening date was not announced in the sources reviewed. Trademark Property
What stores and restaurants are confirmed for Dunham Pointe?
Trademark has announced Whole Foods Market plus 13 additional signed tenants: Amorino Gelato, Fidelity, LaserAway, Milkshake Factory, an unnamed national junior fashion anchor, Nordstrom Rack, Ojo de Agua, Pepper Lunch, Playa Bowls, Pokeworks, Shake Shack, Solidcore and Texas Country Boots. Trademark Property
Is Dunham Pointe under construction?
Trademark announced that financing had been secured and set an October 1 groundbreaking for the 25-acre retail project. The developer has also reported construction getting underway. Trademark Property
How big is the Dunham Pointe retail development?
Trademark describes the project as a 25-acre retail and restaurant district containing approximately 202,000 square feet of ground-up retail. Trademark Property
Is Flower Child coming to Dunham Pointe?
A state construction filing reported by the Houston Chronicle points to a planned Flower Child at a Mason Road location associated with the project. However, Flower Child was not included in Trademark's September 22 list of 14 signed tenants, so we're not labeling it a confirmed Dunham Pointe tenant at this time. Houston Chronicle
When will Dunham Pointe open?
The sources reviewed do not provide a single opening date for the entire retail district. Nordstrom Rack currently plans to open in fall 2027, while opening dates for Whole Foods, Shake Shack and several other tenants have not been announced in the sources reviewed. Nordstrom
Is Dunham Pointe the same development as Grand Mason?
No. Dunham Pointe and Grand Mason are separate Cypress-area developments. Dunham Pointe is at Highway 290 and Mason Road, while Grand Mason is associated with the Grand Parkway corridor.
Will Dunham Pointe increase Cypress home values?
There isn't enough evidence to responsibly promise that Dunham Pointe will raise the value of a particular Cypress home. Commercial development can influence convenience, traffic patterns and buyer perceptions, but property values should be evaluated using actual comparable sales and market evidence for the individual neighborhood and property.
What else is planned at Dunham Pointe?
The developer says parties are under contract or in negotiations for multifamily, townhomes, medical facilities and additional commercial uses within the broader master plan. Those should be treated as in development or negotiation, not as completed projects or confirmed named operators. Trademark Property
Editor's Note: Development plans and construction schedules can change. Texas Home Coach will update this article as additional tenants, opening dates or material project changes are officially announced.
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