Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Original Joe’s, which initially opened in August at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and shortly thereafter temporarily closed due to a kitchen fire, has reopened. Check out their Walnut Creek menus here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Original Joe’s, which initially opened in August at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and shortly thereafter temporarily closed due to a kitchen fire, has reopened. Check out their Walnut Creek menus here.
Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette
In May, we learned that Big Woof Pet Supplies & Spa would be coming to Plaza Shops in Lafayette and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here and spa services here.
From their website:
Our focus includes promoting a positive, Fear Free life with pets, supporting anxious and reactive dogs, and partnering with shelters and rescues.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In March, we learned that Hollister is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up so they should opening very soon. Check out their online selection here.
1375 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo), that Barebottle Brewing Company Taproom & Kitchen is coming to Walnut Creek. Check out their Menlo Park food menu here.
From their website:
Barebottle brews innovative beers inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area using local ingredients wherever possible, and partners with local homebrewing groups to develop new beers using a competitive method.
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Ruby Lou’s Boujee Bites & Games, featuring an, “arcade and cocktails” is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Buon Vino used to be. Check for their latest updates on their Insta here.
1512 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that ramen shop MENSHO is coming to downtown Walnut Creek in 2026 where The Essence “Redefining Indian Food” used to be. Check out their menu here. For other downtown Walnut Creek ramen spots, check out Ramen Hiroshi and coming soon Marufuku Ramen.
From their website:
Founded in 2005, ramen master Tomoharu Shono now operates numerous ramen concept stores in Japan and overseas, including both the ‘MENSHO’ and ‘Menya Shono’ brands.
1601 Mount Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Starbucks, which opened it’s third downtown Walnut Creek location over seven years ago at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Locust St, has closed. Apparently, over 40 Bay Area locations are closing so I’m not surprised considering how close the other two locations are, (Broadway Plaza and N. Main St.)
Sweet looking cherry-red Ferrari (296 GTB?) spotted outside The Cooperage in downtown Walnut Creek.
