Last week we learned that Coffee Shop closed in downtown Walnut Creek, but it turns out they’re moving to the Mexican restaurant, Maria Maria, a few blocks away. According to this Instagram post, they will be, “joining concepts with [Maria Maria] to become a restaurant in the morning with expanded menu/cocktails and seating.”
Geary Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Pinole-based Que Onda Taco Bar is coming soon to Geary Marketplace where Freebirds World Burrito used to be. Check out their menu here.
1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Coffee Shop, which opened almost six years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. According to a sign in their window, their Alamo and Lafayette cafes remain open, and they wrote that, “we are in the process of moving the store to another location in WC”. Their latest Instagram post mentions a beer garden at their Lafayette spot with a link to Lafayette Public House.
444 Front St, Danville
Last summer we learned that Taco Bell Cantina would be opening in Danville where Burger King used to be and they have now opened. The cantina restaurants offer alcoholic beverages. Check out their menu here.
1410 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new coffee shop called Tellus Coffee is opening this Wednesday in downtown Walnut Creek. I stopped by for the soft opening yesterday and was impressed by both the inside ambiance as well as the Golden Milk Latte made with chai tea and turmeric, and the blueberry scone I tried. The living green and brick walls with plenty of natural light is going to be an amazing place to hang out. Once Covid restrictions are loosened there are plans to serve alcohol. In the meantime, drop by beginning from Wednesday through Sunday from 8am – 3pm and check out their menu here.
From their website:
Our Walnut Creek location features plenty of natural light and a beautiful green plant wall, with plenty of space to lounge or work in. The extensive espresso and coffee menu is always made in our in-house zero-emissions roaster, we feature an exciting assortment of lose leaf teas, and our food, beer, and wines are locally sourced and served fresh!
3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Local Kitchens, which prepares food for delivery or takeout for such restaurants such as Senor Sisig (Filipino Street Food), Proposition Chicken, Saucy Asian, and MIXT, opened recently in Lafayette. Check out their website here.
From a job posting:
Our solution is to create a single kitchen with many brands focused exclusively on delivery and takeout. We use technology to maintain high-quality food and to make every kitchen employees’ job more enjoyable.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In October we learned that Taqueria Limon 3 would be opening their third location in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up.
Danville Hotel Town Center
The Peasant & The Pear, the first of Rodney Worth’s restaurants, has relocated to Danville Hotel Town Center where Pizza Antica used to be and is now open. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Considered the flagship restaurant within the Worth Group, Chef Worth prides himself on serving classic “peasant cuisine” at this historic downtown Danville location. The diverse menu includes classic dishes with a modern flare along with beautifully composed salads, sandwiches, entrees & house made pastries.
Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette
Joe & the Juice, which opened a couple of summers ago at Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette, has closed. The inside looks like it was just abandoned but the Available sign in front shows it’s gone for good.
1403 Locust St, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Ostro is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Stelle Bistro used to be (over 6 years ago!). Stay tuned…
