Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Broadway Plaza will soon be home to three sunglasses stores with Solstice Sunglasses opening soon near Macy’s. Apex by Sunglass Hut opened last December, also near Macy’s, and Sunglass Hut is located near Neiman Marcus. Check out the Solstice Sunglasses selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Open since the backside of the newly redeveloped Broadway Plaza reopened a few weeks ago, Bath & Body Works also features a White Barn candle and fragrance section within this new location. A few years ago they used to be located on the main street of the plaza. Interestingly, the lighthouse and other items seen below in this area are for sale. Once bought, they are not replaced.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Ever since Broadway Plaza placed boxes at the entrances to the new Broadway Plaza parking garage in downtown Walnut Creek we knew the days of free parking were going to be over, and the East Bay Times confirms it noting that parking charges will begin on September 12th for any car parked over 2 hours. No word on validation offers but given the new dining options in Broadway Plaza that would be nice to have as lunch plus shopping could easily take over two hours.
From the article:
The first hour of parking beyond the first two free hours will cost $3. Three to four hours of parking will cost $5, and four to five hours will cost $7. Cars left beyond five hours will be charged the daily maximum of $25, according to Tracy Dietlein, a Macerich spokeswoman.
Considering the increased areas and times for pay parking in downtown Walnut Creek not to mention stricter enforcement, this comes as no surprise and I’m just waiting for the few private parking garages that offer 3 hours of free parking to also eventually start charging. I guess it’s time to start parking at the Walnut Creek BART garage and take the free shuttle to downtown?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Cocola Bakery, located right next to Macy’s and the soon to open True Food Kitchen at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek will be opening soon offering baked goods, pastries, as well as sandwiches, soups, salads and more. Check out their menu here. Good to finally see more dining options in this area.
From their website:
Cocola is a one of a kind high-end patisserie established in 2002 by Sue and Amir Aliabadi, a mother and son partnership, with the first locations in Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair.
The specialties of our cafés are pastries and French confections, that we like to think of as “affordable luxuries”. We also serve gourmet sandwiches on baguettes fresh from the oven, with salads and homemade soups.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
When we learned last month that the skincare shop Oceane Beauty would be opening a kiosk in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek there was some concern whether they were replacing Wetzel’s Pretzels, which also was opening a kiosk. We now know that Wetzel’s will still be opening a kiosk near Macy’s across from Victoria’s Secret. Check out Wetzel’s menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we found out that island-lifestyle clothing store Tommy Bahama would be relocating to Broadway Plaza from their current downtown Walnut Creek location and as you can see from the giant sign in the backside of the plaza, this is definitely happening. Check out their website here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It seems like just yesterday but the stationery store Papyrus closed almost two years ago in downtown Walnut Creek and they are finally coming to the backside of Broadway Plaza near Nordstrom.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Victoria’s Secret has relocated to a new spot within Broadway Plaza on the backside near Macy’s. PINK, their college-focused shop opened next door. As you can see in the photo below, they also have a window display on the garage side driving on S. Broadway, although there is no entrance from that side.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a long two year wait but Boudin Bakery & Cafe is finally back in a new spot next to Nordstrom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and the new spot where they are located is SO much better than their former spot next to Macy’s. While the former spot felt claustrophobic due to lack of space and lighting, this new spot sees the light of day, literally, with giant windows allowing plenty of natural sunlight in. The larger space has plenty more seating as well as outdoor tables as well as a long section along the wall to line up.
I tried the classic BBQ pork sandwich with coleslaw and it was great. They also offer burgers which I don’t believe they offered in their old location. I also saw a beer and wine sign on the wall which will go great with their sourdough offerings. In addition to dishes they also offer sliced bread (sourdough, cinnamon raisin and multigrain).
More photos after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been over two years but Clarks shoe store is finally back in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the history of Clarks here.