1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last October, we learned that Taqueria Limon 3 would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. They are open from 10am – 10pm every day. Check out their menu here.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last October, we learned that Taqueria Limon 3 would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. They are open from 10am – 10pm every day. Check out their menu here.
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
The Monster Wings, where Fire Wings used to be at The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord, is opening this month with one of the same owners as before. The inside looks nice with plenty of flat screen TVs to catch the latest game. Stay tuned…
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to those who emailed that Utah-based Crumbl Cookies is coming soon to the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Scroll down for their weekly menu here.
From their website:
At Crumbl, warm milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are always on the menu, along with 120+ specialty flavors that rotate weekly! Visit us in-store at any location nationwide for an unique open-kitchen experience where you actually see your Crumbl crew mix, bake, and prepare fresh cookies.
The Veranda, Concord
Brioche de Paris opened over a year ago in downtown Walnut Creek and they’re opening a second location with a new name at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Check out the Brioche de Paris menu here. Thanks to those who emailed about this.
From the Veranda page:
A french Crêperie offering a variety of French Crêpes, Waffles, French Toast, French classic sandwiches, Gateaux Francais, Coffees and many other french surprise goodies.
965 Mountain View Dr, Lafayette
A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho Benny is coming soon to Lafayette where Bistro Burger & Grill used to be, a stone’s throw away from Trader’s Joes. Stay tuned…
1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to those who emailed that Shake Shack is planning to come to downtown Walnut Creek where Destination Maternity used to be. According to the design review commission, there will be a pick-up window on the left side which will require pre-ordering via an app or website ahead of time which will eliminate lines. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation. The cart was quite the success, with Shack fans lined up daily for three summers.
I remember walking through Madison Square Park when I used to work in Manhattan but never ate there until much later in other cities.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Lita’s from Ay Madre! is coming to the Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek according to a state ABC sign posted in the window. I’m not sure if it’s going to be called Lita’s or Ay Madre! but I believe this is the first store at this spot of any kind to open since the Lyric first opened in 2017. Blaze Pizza was supposed to open here but they never did. Stay tuned…
1352 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Albany-based 5 Tacos & Beers is “coming soon” to downtown Walnut Creek where Tender Greens used to be. Check out their menu here. The owner/chef Lito Saldaña founded the Los Moles restaurants in Emeryville, San Rafael and El Cerrito. Find out more about Chef Lito here.
From their website:
5 Tacos & Beers, reminiscent of the legendary yet humble taco stands that scatter throughout the corners of small towns in Mexico. We are bringing the same essence while substituting with the best ingredients available. Local organic produce, grass-fed beef and pork, and your favorite local brewers, for a fresh and authentic taste straight from the source of the bounty.
1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Pleasant Hill-based Rooted Coffee Company is opening a second location in downtown Walnut Creek where Coffee Shop used to be. Look for a summer opening and check out their menu here.
From their website:
Our dream first started back in 2013 when we started selling coffee at local farmers markets. We were 1 year into marriage with no experience in coffee and only a few bucks in our pocket. We felt, and still feel, a drive to live out our purpose through positively impacting our local and global community. We spent 6 years at farmers markets perfecting our craft and honing in on our vision.
1389 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Burger Loft, which opened a little over a year ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. According to their online menu page, their sister store is Bistro Burger & Grill in Lafayette.