1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In March, we learned that Pleasant Hill-based coffee shop Rooted would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. They have a great logo; I tried their avocado toast, aka “Avocado Dream”, and it was delicious, as was their iced cold brew coffee and cinnamon donut. I look forward to going back soon!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new lululemon popup shop is coming to Broadway Plaza where GAP used to be. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of weeks ago we learned that the bakery and matcha café, Third Culture, makers of the Mochi Muffin, would be opening at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. I tried a yuzu butter mochi donut and four types of mochi muffins (original, matcha, ube, and black sesame), which were all delicious. One intriguing element was how they hand whisked the matcha into the drink which I thought was really cool!
Photos of the merchandise shop and yuzu butter mochi donut and matcha drink after the jump…
The Malibu Barbie truck was at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek last weekend, but crowds were far lighter compared to the Hello Kitty truck. Why is that? Is Barbie passé?
1523 Giammona Dr, Walnut Creek
San Francisco-based Sweet Maple Restaurant, “serving a classic American breakfast and brunch menu with a touch of Asian influence”, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tozai Izakaya used to be. Check out their San Francisco menu here.
From their website:
Home of world famous Millionaire’s Bacon, our extra-thick, sweet and spicy bacon that is slow-cooked for hours with brown sugar and spicy peppers to a chewy perfection. Nearly as famous are our Big Hip deep fried French Toast, bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that Kokolo Donburi & Bar would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. Photo of Jidori Karaage below.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In May, we learned that San Francisco-based Marine Layer would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here and find out more about their story here. Hopefully the storefront signage and exterior walls will be completed soon.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
Mark your calendars as the bakery and matcha café, Third Culture, makers of the Mochi Muffin, plans to open on Saturday, October 16th at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
1500 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relocated next to Pancoast Pizza in Walnut Creek. Check out their classes here and find out more about the school and history here.
Are these tree mats in downtown Walnut Creek new? Weren’t these gravel until just recently? I believe these mats allow water to pass through. Very nice looking!