1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that the juice bar Urban Remedy would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek next to Veggie Grill and their signage is now up. Check out their juices here, and meals and snacks here.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that the juice bar Urban Remedy would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek next to Veggie Grill and their signage is now up. Check out their juices here, and meals and snacks here.
2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that Forever Yogurt would be opening at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. in Walnut Creek and according to the signage the “boba tea and bao shop” Bee & Tea will also be opening in this spot. Sounds like a great combination!
From the Bee & Tea website:
Bee & Tea is on a mission to make boba tea mainstream. With a vibrant and urban storefront, we want everyone to experience our top quality Taiwanese boba milk tea beverages by offering a wide variety of flavor, sweetness, and topping options for each guest’s brew. Bee & Tea is modernizing the boba tea world to bring personalized beverage creations, mouthwatering bao and a chic service to you.
Bao are steamed, soft, sweet buns stuffed with only the freshest ingredients like pork, miso steak, BBQ beef and Japanese curry chicken that will leave you wanting more after just one bite.
Bao buns have an ancient legacy in China, dating back more than 2,000 years. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun with these delicious on-the-go snacks today. Our handmade bao fillings are cooked exclusively for Bee & Tea stores, rotating featured recipes so you can try something new on every visit!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The wait is almost over as health-focused True Food Kitchen will be opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek on October 18th. Previously there was an indication they would be opening in the summer but October is close enough! For those interested in working at True Food check out the in-person interview times after the jump. Check out their website here, where their menu will be posted eventually.
From a press release:
True Food Kitchen, famed restaurant brand from Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox and renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil, will celebrate its Northern California debut with the opening of two new restaurants in the Bay Area this Fall. The brand’s Palo Alto location is set to open at the Stanford Shopping Center on October 4 followed by the Walnut Creek opening at Broadway Plaza on October 18.
Rooted in a simple set of principles known as the anti-inflammatory diet, True Food Kitchen merges nutrient-rich ingredients with a flavor-forward menu to help people achieve and maintain optimum health, without sacrificing taste. True Food Kitchen emphasizes high-quality, seasonal ingredients with simple preparations to let the freshness and flavor of the food speak for itself. The innovative menu caters to nearly every food preference, offering a wide selection of gluten-free, naturally organic, vegetarian, and vegan options.
California continues to be a focus of growth for True Food Kitchen. Palo Alto and Walnut Creek mark the 14 and 15 new store openings, respectively, following the September 2016 opening of True Food Kitchen in Pasadena, the brand’s fifth Southern California restaurant.
Notable mentions from the Fall menu include:
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Cocola Bakery, which we learned last month would be opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek has now opened, right next to Macy’s (and next to where True Food Kitchen will be). Check out their menu here.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
We learned in May that Mod Pizza would be coming to the new Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. and their signage is now up. In fact this is the very first signage to appear on any of the new stores coming to the shopping center. Check out their menu here. To see what else is opening at the Orchards, click here.
1539 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that Piedmont-based boba tea shop Mr. Green Bubble would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and the signage is now up so it can’t be long now… According to their Facebook page they also offer ice cream macaroons, sweet!
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
The wait is almost over as the Sacramento-based restaurant Dos Coyotes Border Cafe is set to open later this week in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord. They offer a variety of southwestern cuisine and also do catering. Check out their menu here and find out more about the backstory to the restaurant here. I was able to get a preview so check out photos of the inside (after the jump) to see what it’s like. As you can see in the photo below they offer plenty of seating as well as an outdoor dining area.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Oak Grove Plaza, Concord
Thanks to everyone who sent word about 54 Mint Ristorante closing their Oak Grove Plaza Concord location recently. (The are still open in downtown Walnut Creek). Mona’s Burgers & Shakes, which opened in the Palos Verdes Mall back in 2014 in Walnut Creek will be opening their second location here sometime in late September. Check out their menu here.
Danville Square, Danville
The frozen yogurt shop Tutti Frutti has closed in Danville Square shopping center where Trader Joe’s is located on Railroad Ave.
Photos provided by Original Mels Diner
4391 Treat Blvd, Concord
Late last year we learned that Original Mels Diner would be opening in Concord where Coco’s Bakery Restaurant used to be on Treat Ave. According to the owner it is set for a September 7th opening at 10am. “Training starts this weekend and will go on until opening.” Check out the complete menu here. They also plan on opening in the old Hurricane Grill and Wings/Chicago Unos Grill location later this year.
More preview photos of the inside after the jump..