Orinda Theatre Square
In July, we learned that a new cafe would be coming to Orinda Theatre Square, and Shemroon Cafe has now opened. Check out their Insta here.
Orinda Theatre Square
In July, we learned that a new cafe would be coming to Orinda Theatre Square, and Shemroon Cafe has now opened. Check out their Insta here.
1432 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
More spots are getting swallowed by restaurant parklets—Sasa in downtown Walnut Creek included. On top of that, they’ve already got the Minami Outdoor Garden patio on the side. Check out their menu 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.
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.)
1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Napa-based restaurant and wine shop Bounty Hunter, which opened over six years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. Their Napa location remains open, check out their menu here.
From their website:
After much thought and reflection, we have made the difficult decision to close BH Wood-Fired Grill in Walnut Creek. We are incredibly grateful for the support, loyalty, and memories shared with us over the years.
