La Fiesta Square, Walnut Creek
Ice cream (and iced matcha) shop The Scoop opened recently at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette. Note that they don’t make their own ice cream; check out the brands they carry here.
La Fiesta Square, Walnut Creek
Ice cream (and iced matcha) shop The Scoop opened recently at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette. Note that they don’t make their own ice cream; check out the brands they carry here.
3572 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last October, we learned that Abe’s Cafe would be coming to Lafayette, and thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that they will be (or have) opened. According to their Facebook page they should be opening today, July 30th!
3660 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Although it’s not visible in the above photo, there has been a lot of progress with Western Flyer Brewing coming to a new retail complex across from Trader Joe’s in Lafayette. Check out their Insta here.
From their website:
We are brewing on site, and will have a full kitchen serving casual coastal tacos and lite bites.
Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette
Brioche de Paris is coming to a new location at Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette where Hollie’s Homegrown used to be. Check out their Alamo menu here.
From their website:
Experience authentic French delights at Brioche de Paris in Alamo. Family-owned, we offer fresh, daily-made French cakes, pastries and bread that echo Paris’s finest.
Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette
Pet supplies and spa Big Woof is coming to Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette where Pedego Electric Bike Shop used to be. Check out their Insta here.
From their website:
From expert grooming and holistic wellness to a curated selection of natural treats, toys and supplies, Big Woof is your dog’s new happy place.
3574 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
CrossWaterCreek Outfitters, a new fly fishing shop, is coming to Lafayette this spring. Check for updates on their Insta here.
From their website:
At CrossWaterCreek Outfitters, we’re here to inspire and equip anglers of all skill levels to connect with nature through the art of fly fishing.
Plaza Center, Lafayette
Last year, we learned that Craft & Fire Taproom, Artisan Pizza, featuring, “30 rotating taps of craft beer, ales, sours, ciders” and more, would be coming to Plaza Center in Lafayette behind Whole Foods, and according to a sign in their window, look for a spring opening. Check for updates on their Insta here, and website here.
950 Hough Avenue, Lafayette
Blue Oak condominiums in downtown Lafayette, featuring 20 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums, looks quite nice. Check out the floorplans here and learn more about the amenities, such as an “outdoor roof deck with fire place and BBQ”, and a “community dining area with bar lounge”, here.
From their website:
With only (20), 2 and 3 bedroom homes, you’ll be part of a close-knit community. From the comfort of home you can enjoy a workout or yoga session in the gym, drinks with friends in the lounge, or a quiet read at an exterior fireplace.
3519 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
I noticed Park Theater in Lafayette, closed since 2004, has fencing around it now with signs pointing to Park Theater Trust, a “Public Benefit corporation” looking to restore the theater to its former glory. Check out their FAQ here.
From their website:
Now the push is on to raise the $9 million necessary to renovate this historic, much-loved cinema into an accessible, inclusive, community-centered cultural hub for patrons of all ages. Our goal is to have a grand re-opening in 2025, the Park Theater’s 83rd birthday.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Makers Market, which opened at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek back in 2017, is relocating to Lafayette Clocktower where Venture Goods used to be, this month. Check out their online selection here.
Lafayette Clocktower
