1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that sweetgreen opened today in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that sweetgreen opened today in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here.
1520 Locust St, Walnut Creek
According to a state ABC sign posted in the window where Lokanta is located in downtown Walnut Creek, a new restaurant called Elia will be opening here. For now, Lokanta remains open for the next three to four weeks according to a Lokanta employee. Check out the Pleasanton Elia menu, featuring Greek cuisine here.
The Veranda, Concord
It’s been a while since I was last at the Veranda shopping center in Concord but Pressed, which offers juices, smoothies, freezes and smoothie bowls, has been open since late last year. Check out their store menu here. As summer approaches, I will definitely drop by for a freeze dessert. Certainly at their Walnut Creek location at least.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The dessert and crepe café Brown Butter opened recently at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their menu here. This place looks really good. I look forward to trying it out soon.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Noodle Theory in the Rheem Valley shopping center has closed (their Okaland spot remains open) and in its place the same owners have opened a popup restaurant Lou’s Chicken Shop and in June, the owner’s brother and wife will open a new restaurant in this spot. Check out Lou’s menu here. Interestingly, they have a “Betty’s Checkin Sandwich” item. I wonder if that is from Bakesale Betty in Oakland?
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Not sure what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Onigilly which opened last November but they have been closed for quite a while now and I don’t see this location on their website.
1499 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
After an almost unbelievable seven year wait, Panama Bay Coffee Co. has finally opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Check for updates on their Insta here. Thanks to everyone who sent word about this.
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The wine tasting room, Buon Vino, which opened eight years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, is relocating according to their Instagram page. Check out their online shop here.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last August, we learned that sweetgreen would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and thanks to a reader for sending word that they plan to open in June. As you can see in the photos, their signage is now up. Check out their menu here.
Maximilian, Z Gallerie, and Anthropologie used to be here. (Click the links to see what the signs looked like back then.)
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that City Square Sicilian Pizza would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Bierhaus used to be, and they’ll be opening next week on May 11th. There will be an open house this Friday, May 6th from 4 – 9pm with free pizza and $5 local beer and wine. There will also be a family/friends event on Saturday, May 7th with free food and drinks (ticket required, registration here). Check out photos of the pizza on their website here.
