3566 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Blazin Jayz Smoke Shop, which opened last spring next to Learning Express Toys in Lafayette, closed recently, probably related to Lafayette’s flavored tobacco products ban this spring. I remember being amused by the vape flavors they offered such as, “apple e-juice, grape, banana cream and Hulk Tears” but I didn’t think most of their business comes from the sale of such products.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that NYX Cosmetics, which opened a few years ago in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. I wonder whether this is due to the location or competition from Sephora?
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that R&A Cycles would be coming to Walnut Creek where The Golf Mart used to be and according to the latest license information a new beer and wine eatery called Cucina Ramona will be opening here as well. Sounds intriguing; stay tuned…
294 Railroad Ave, Danville
After three years in business, Pedego Electric Bikes closed in Danville. Their Livermore location remains open. Check out their online selection here.
Danville Hotel Town Center
Pizza Antica, which opened a few years ago in the new Danville Hotel Town Center, has closed. Their Lafayette location remains open. Thanks to a reader for emailing about this.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Peet’s Coffee is closing on October 7th within the Amazon store at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. It’s nice that the product selection will expand with this extra space but I sure will miss those large $2.15 muffins. 😞
1386 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Berkeley-based Shoes on Solano, founded in 1988, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where The Red Box used to be (since relocated two doors down). Check out their online selection here.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last week I pointed out that Baja Fresh closed in downtown Walnut Creek next to Habit Burger but when I check this week they were open so false alarm.
1507 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last fall we learned that Joe & the Juice would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek next to the Lyric apartment complex but as you can see in the above photo the entire building was recently demolished.
1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The Mexican restaurant Capullo, which we learned would be replacing Mangosteen in downtown Walnut Creek, has opened. Check out their menu here. Thanks to everyone who emailed about this.