1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that the cafe Ananas would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where CREAM used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Discover our vibrant coffee selection from Zolo Roasters and our unique nitro brew coffee, nitro brew ice-tea, kombucha and matcha.
1535 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Stereo S41 is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PG&E used to be according to an ABC placard in the window. Check out the details in this Bay Area Telegraph article.
1630 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Marufuku Ramen, featuring Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Extreme Pizza used to be. Check out their Oakland pickup menu here.
From their website:
Marufuku proudly serves authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen — featuring a milky and umami-rich broth made from boiling pork bones for long hours, ultra-thin artisanal noodles that match perfectly with the broth, and cha-shu made from specially selected pork.
Rich white chicken paitan ramen with chicken cha-shu is also featured on the menu, along with a variety of mini-sized rice bowls, izakaya-style appetizers, and premium beer and sake.
76 Moraga Way, Orinda
In April, we learned that 8Moose Pizzeria would be coming to Orinda where Nation’s used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
At 8Moose Pizzeria, we believe great pizza starts with great dough. That’s why we craft every pizza from scratch using our signature long fermented sourdough, creating a crust that is rich with deep flavor.
1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
SanDai Nusantara Californian and Kopi Bar, which opened a couple of years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has been “temporarily” closed for months now. A sign in the window states:
We are in the midst of some exciting changes and will be closed this week as we make improvements. We can’t wait to share what’s next with you! Thank you for your patience and support, we will be back soon, better than ever. Stay tuned!
That being said, their website in defunct, their Insta hasn’t had an update since February, and mail is piling up when I looked inside the front doors.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In January, we learned that North Italia would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and as you can see in the above photo, the ABC licensing sign has been posted in front of Tilly’s so looks like things are progressing. Check out their menus here.
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Bottom Bunk used to be. Check out their gelato flavors here, chocolate selection here, and coffee and dessert options here.
From their website:
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato has the feel of your local coffee house combined with the familiarity of the neighborhood bistro—everyone is welcome to stay a while, catch up with old friends, and enjoy delectable desserts!
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.
1353 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Chinese restaurant Dragon’s Pond was recently renamed Dragon’s Arch in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online menu here.
From their website:
Many of our dishes are based on traditional Mandarin recipes from our executive Chef Xiao Lin’s hometown in Fuzhou while some are fusion of the Chef’s collective experience in Asian cooking at some of the most prominent restaurants in both New York City and San Francisco.
76 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last year, Bravo’s Pizza opened in Orinda where Nation’s used to be, and now a new pizza joint called 8 Moose Pizza will be opening in this spot.