Acai Fresh
Acai Fresh, an acai bowl shop originally from Davis, CA (431 G Street), is expanding with two new locations planned for Sacramento and three more in the Walnut Creek area. Owner Lee Pflugrath confirmed the expansion to What Now Sacramento. No addresses or opening dates have been announced yet. The concept features 100% organic Brazilian […]
Hijau
Hijau is an Indonesian-inspired specialty coffee concept transitioning from a pop-up to a permanent brick-and-mortar café at 1432 W. San Carlos St., Suite 70 in San Jose. Founded in 2024, it is known as the South Bay’s first Indonesian specialty coffee pop-up. Menu will feature pandan lattes, Klepon Latte, Soda Gembira, and other beverages highlighting […]
The Kitchen Sink GF
The Kitchen Sink GF, a gluten-free bakery specializing in cookies, cakes, pastries, breads, and other scratch-made gluten-free baked goods, is relocating its operations to San Francisco. No specific address or opening timeline has been disclosed. The announcement was made via Instagram. Customers directed to follow social media for updates.
EggBred
EggBred, a breakfast-focused fast-casual concept known for egg sandwiches with cage-free eggs, premium meats, and house-made sauces on locally baked bread, is expanding into Brentwood, CA. The new location at 6740 Lone Tree Way is listed on the company’s website as an upcoming restaurant. No official opening date or construction timeline has been announced yet. […]
X Noodle and Dumpling
X Noodle and Dumpling is opening its first Elk Grove location at 9620 Bruceville Road, Suite 104. Owner Linfei Zhuang confirmed an October 2026 opening. The restaurant will feature hand-pulled noodles made from scratch, fresh dumplings, and an expanded menu beyond what is available at other locations in Brentwood and Portland. The concept includes an […]
Tụ Tập
Modern Vietnamese restaurant opening July 29, 2026 in a two-story space with rooftop patio seating 48 and dining room seating 114. Chef-partner Justine Kelly, formerly of the Slanted Door, leads the kitchen. Co-owner Adam Block supervised renovations of the former Kientz Hall space. Menu features Vietnamese classics including bò lá lốt, kampachi collar, and lemongrass […]
Pico
Chef Jacob Croom (Tartine alum, co-founder of My Friend Fernando popup) plans to open Pico, a casual Mexican bar and restaurant, in a former Vietnamese restaurant space in downtown Oakland. Menu will feature creative tortas, seafood dishes, bar snacks, and cocktails with a kitchen-bar collaboration. Late-night menu after 9pm, closing between midnight and 2am, sometimes […]
Florecita Panaderia
Mexican American bakery and cafe taking over the former Shuggie’s space in the Mission. Owners Ximena and Jared Williams are moving from their original Bryant Street location. Will offer eggless conchas, baked treats, and a new coffee program.
The Breakfast Club at Midtown
The Breakfast Club at Midtown, a Bay Area chain with locations in San Mateo, Campbell, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, Lafayette, and San Jose, is set to replace the closed Range Midtown restaurant. New signage/banner already installed at the location.
M Social Hotel Sunnyvale
M Social Hotel Sunnyvale is a new lifestyle hotel set to open in California’s Silicon Valley in fall 2026. The property has appointed Jakub Skyvara as general manager. M Social is a lifestyle hotel brand.