Yolo Fill Co.
Farm-forward marketplace and dining destination combining retail with restaurant component. Entrepreneur Thaddeus Barsotti is preparing to open this farm-to-table concept that connects customers directly with local farmers through a shared-ownership model.
Cà Phê Diễm
Vietnamese coffee cart expanding to first brick-and-mortar location. Commercial remodel permit filed for space with accessible service counter, updated appliances, and grease interceptor installation. Serves Vietnamese coffee creations with house-made creams, matcha drinks, and various specialty beverages.
Lao Hu Tong Dumpling House
Dumpling restaurant taking over former Romano’s Macaroni Grill space in Rocky Ridge Town Center. 7,328 square foot location with business entity filed with California Secretary of State.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers
New $1.1 million, 2,430 square foot Layne’s Chicken Fingers location. Construction to start mid-July and wrap up before end of November. Franchisee Dylan White will operate the location.
Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s sub shop opening in the Shops at Nacogdoches with $225,000 construction project starting before end of April 2026. Steve Tozzi is listed as tenant and known San Antonio franchisee.
Millennium Restaurant (rebranded concept)
Millennium Restaurant is closing May 16 but will rebrand as a new concept at the same location. Plans include a smaller, more focused restaurant with pared-down menu, mix of formats including limited bar offerings, casual dining, and prix fixe experiences.
Massés Sports Bar & Grill
Longtime sports bar relocating to new downtown Walnut Creek location after 31 years at original location. Plans to maintain original equipment including custom pool tables and continue hosting events.
The Playground Café
The Playground Café is reopening with a new concept featuring grab-and-go bowls, protein-forward meals, and a family-friendly environment with outdoor play area. Located at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on a three-acre property, operating primarily on weekends.
ONIGILLY Japanese Kitchen
Japanese kitchen specializing in onigiri (traditional rice balls) opening at Stoneridge Shopping Center. Known for quick, flavorful Japanese comfort food with signature handheld rice balls filled with ingredients like shrimp, salmon, and mushrooms.
Melo’s Pizza & Pasta
Sixth location for family-owned Italian-American concept offering New York-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches. Founded in 1971, currently operates five East Bay locations.