1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Not sure what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Onigilly which opened last November but they have been closed for quite a while now and I don’t see this location on their website.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Not sure what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Onigilly which opened last November but they have been closed for quite a while now and I don’t see this location on their website.
1499 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
After an almost unbelievable seven year wait, Panama Bay Coffee Co. has finally opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Check for updates on their Insta here. Thanks to everyone who sent word about this.
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The wine tasting room, Buon Vino, which opened eight years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, is relocating according to their Instagram page. Check out their online shop here.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last August, we learned that sweetgreen would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and thanks to a reader for sending word that they plan to open in June. As you can see in the photos, their signage is now up. Check out their menu here.
Maximilian, Z Gallerie, and Anthropologie used to be here. (Click the links to see what the signs looked like back then.)
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that City Square Sicilian Pizza would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Bierhaus used to be, and they’ll be opening next week on May 11th. There will be an open house this Friday, May 6th from 4 – 9pm with free pizza and $5 local beer and wine. There will also be a family/friends event on Saturday, May 7th with free food and drinks (ticket required, registration here). Check out photos of the pizza on their website here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Thanks to a reader for sending word that after 13 years in Orinda, Republic of Cake is relocating to Danville to the Rose Garden shopping center where Subway used to be. Check out their menu here, and stay tuned for Kibi’s Cafe to take over the Orinda spot.
1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April, we learned that Singapore restaurant Table at 7 would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PRIMA Ristorante used to be, and the renamed restaurant, SanDai, is targeted to open this summer. Check for updates on their website here, and follow them on Instagram here.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Boba Studio is coming to downtown Walnut Creek next to Dumpling Hours. Both spots are 1389 (A & B) so I imagine it’s going into the former Azar hair salon spot.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the pizzeria City Square is opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Bierhaus used to be next month. Over the weekend, they had free (square) pizza slices outside. Check for photos and updates on their website here.
370 Hartz Ave, Danville
Cantinho Do Brazil opened recently in Danville where Hartz Cafe used to be. Check out their menu here. I look forward trying this place out soon!
