3513 Clayton Rd, Concord
According to the latest California ABC pending permit information Concord Tap House is opening in Concord in the same center where Fitness Evolution is located on Clayton Rd. I wonder if BBQ will be offered? Stay tuned…
3513 Clayton Rd, Concord
According to the latest California ABC pending permit information Concord Tap House is opening in Concord in the same center where Fitness Evolution is located on Clayton Rd. I wonder if BBQ will be offered? Stay tuned…
1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Yesterday we learned that The Vitamin Shoppe will be closing at the end of March in downtown Walnut Creek with a Starbucks opening in its place. However, according to a solid source this is not going to be any old ordinary Starbucks; rather look for a new Starbucks Reserve to open here featuring a “more intimate small-lot coffee experience”. Find out more about the Starbucks Reserve concept on their website here. Note that a Starbucks Reserve will be opening on Hartz Ave. in Danville as well.
From the Starbucks Reserve website:
Apart from the full-scale theatricality of the Starbucks Reserve™ Roasteries, our bars and stores offer a more intimate small-lot coffee experience. These are the perfect places to pick up Starbucks Reserve™ whole bean coffee, enjoy a handcrafted Starbucks Reserve™ beverage and chat with a barista about all things coffee.
The Veranda, Concord
Yesterday we learned that Super Duper Burgers will be opening within a few weeks in the Veranda shopping center in Concord, and as I walked around I could see quite a few new stores going in with one of the more interesting ones opening here is a Banana Republic Factory Outlet as you can see by the temporary sign in the above photo.
The Veranda, Concord
We’ve been eagerly anticipating Super Duper Burgers opening their first East Bay location at the new Veranda shopping center in Concord since last April and according to the general manager they are expecting to open in mid-March! This location will feature a drive-thru (visible at left in the above photo) as well a breakfast menu. There is plenty of seating inside as well as large outdoor patio in front. Check out their menu (including breakfast items) here. Breakfast will be available from 7am – 11am. Burgers, cooked fresh to order will take 8 – 10 minutes. More photos of the inside as well the outdoor patio area are available after the jump.
From their menu:
Super Duper’s breakfast sandwiches are made using farm-fresh organic eggs, cheddar, and your choice of bacon or sausage. For something sweet, we offer house-made donuts with either a sugar dusting or sugar glaze. Complete your breakfast with fresh-squeezed orange juice and artisan coffee from our friends at Four Barrel.
We make our donuts fresh each morning using a super-secret recipe and an old-fashioned donut machine. They come dressed in a dusting of cinnamon sugar, a sugar glaze or a chocolate glaze.
More photos after the jump…
1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that The Vitamin Shoppe is closing in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Locust St. A sign in the window points out that March 31st will be their last day and their Pleasant Hill location will remain open.
Interestingly, an employee there said that Starbucks will be opening here. It’s funny how I asked whether downtown Walnut Creek has too many Starbucks way back in 2013! As I stroll down Locust Street passing Peet’s, then Coffee Shop, to think Starbucks will be opening in yet another spot nearby, I wonder…
Iron Horse Plaza, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Noah’s Bagels is coming to Iron Horse Plaza where JoS. A Bank used to be in Danville near Lunardi’s and next to Peet’s Coffee. According to this Mercury News article they are expecting to open in August. Check out their bagel selection here.
1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing store Free People is set to close this Sunday, February 25th and will be reopening in a much larger space in Broadway Plaza late spring. Check out the their website here.
2002 Salvio St, Concord
The French restaurant La Sen Bistro, which opened a new location in Walnut Creek this past spring, has closed their original Concord location last week according to Diablo Dish. Their new Walnut Creek location remians open; check out their menu here.
2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Forever Yogurt + Bee & Tea temporarily closed back in October in Walnut Creek at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. and thanks to a reader for sending word that they are back in new form with Juice Zone Bee & Tea opening soon at this spot. According to their new Facebook page they are a “smoothie, juice, açaí and Boba Tea Shop”. It seems like they’re hitting all the latest crazes but what about poke!?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Check out the giant new digital billboard at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next to Macy’s and Starbucks. I didn’t hear any sound although I wonder if it will be added later on? The photo below shows the view from the backside outside the top level parking lot.
