1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new store is coming to N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek this October where All American Signs used to be. I’ve been sworn to secrecy as to what it is but they already have one location elsewhere in Walnut Creek and it’s going to be very interesting judging by the eclectic signs in the window. More details coming soon…
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new candy store called The Candy Counter is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this November on N. Main St. (across from CREAM) where the eyeglass store The Art and Science of Eyewear used to be. They plan on selling bulk candy by the pound and bars as well. I’m imagining something like Powell’s in Lafayette without the ice cream. I look forward to checking this place out!
From their Facebook page:
The Candy Counter is a family operated business run by Mark, Carol, Meghan and Laura Sherry. The goal of the store was to help create a future for Meghan and Laura. By starting our own Business we are able to secure jobs for both girls as long as the store remains open. When thinking of a potential business adventures we considered a few things. The first is what we wanted to do, what would make us happy and what we had a passion for. Meghan loves candy and suggested the idea. We then looked around Walnut Creek and soon realized that there were no good candy stores in the area that sell a wide variety of bulk candy, and from that point on, we launched our adventure and have since been working towards building our dream candy store.
1632 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in May I noted that a new cafe called Cilantro Cafe opened where Sax Coffee used to be on N. Main St. next to the Walnut Creek City Hall and they have recently been renamed Kaffa Cafe (same owners). They offer coffee, tea, smoothies and other drinks in addition to a sandwich menu which can be viewed here. Outside signage (replacing the Sax Coffee sign) should be up soon.
From their website:
Kaffa is one of the original Ethiopian words for coffee. We strive to bring you the original coffee experience at Kaffa Cafe in Walnut Creek, California. We are family owned and passionate about bringing people together, which is why our coffee shop features a wide assortment of quality products and amazing service in a home comfort atmosphere. We have more than five years of experience in the industry, and we know what it takes to deliver a perfect cup of espresso and coffee. Customers love coming into our shop because of the great customer service, warm environment, and affordable prices. Be sure to pick up some of our award winning coffee, healthy sandwiches, vegetarian sandwiches, healthy smoothies or some kona blend coffee.
Check out the cool window design:
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Located at the corner of N. Broadway and Lincoln Ave. in downtown Walnut Creek, the small gym LA Boxing with dozens of punching bags inside has been bought out by UFC Gym and the Walnut Creek signage has been changed to reflect the new ownership within the past month.
New signage inside:
Punching bags galore:
I missed this earlier but thanks to a reader for reminding me that Whole Foods plans on opening a second location in Walnut Creek at the Encina Grande shopping center where Safeway currently is within the next couple of years. Check out more information on the opening at Claycord.
Safeway is planning on relocating to Shadelands right nearby into a much bigger complex which is causing some controversy among local residents who want to preserve the open space among other things.
So are you excited about Whole Foods coming to that part of Walnut Creek or are you happy with Nob Hill Foods and Safeway as it currently is?
2085 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Vapor Lounge is an electronic cigarette shop that also offers e-cigars, e-hookahs and eJuice which opened over the summer. Check out their website here. Along with Just e-Cigs which opened in downtown Walnut Creek, it looks like electronic cigarettes are here to stay in Walnut Creek.
1571 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
A couple of weeks ago I noted that the men’s boutique Atlas was moving from their N. Main St. location to Botelho Dr. across the street from Men’s Wearhouse in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. As I suspected the numerous windows really help show off what they offer and the inside looks great like in their old location:
1259 S Main St, Walnut Creek
The Children’s Place has closed in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of S. Main St. and Botelho Dr. so you’ll have to head out to the Sunvalley Mall in Concord for the nearest location of this children’s clothing store. Although it’s a nice corner location it seems a bit removed from the more bustling Broadway Plaza area and Locust St. where the Cheesecake Factory is, both only a block away.
3568 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
In March I noted that Traction Cycling was closing in Lafayette and it looks like a temporary pop-up art gallery has opened in this space on Mt. Diablo Blvd. called Dana Art Gallery.
