Saddle Coffee & Treats
Western-themed café opening in a remodeled building with iconic buffalo statue. Will serve specialty coffee drinks, matcha, Vietnamese drip coffee, and freshly baked pastries. 1,000 square feet with saddle stools and warm wood tones.
Painted Leopard
Bay Area coffee pop-up specializing in El Salvadoran beans opening first permanent cafe inside The RealReal’s flagship store in Union Square. Currently open weekends, expanding to seven-day service in early April 2026.
Next Chapter Cocktails & Tapas Lounge
Cocktail and tapas concept blending Peruvian and Mediterranean influences, moving into former Pink Elephant location. Owners hoping for soft opening around end of March 2026.
Fogo de Chão
Brazilian steakhouse known for churrasco style dining looking to open in current Macy’s location at Serramonte Center. Company submitted liquor license application but exact opening timeline not yet confirmed.
Kitava
Modern American restaurant focused on real food and mindful ingredients opening fifth location. Will feature signature bowls, salads, and plant-forward dishes designed to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from refined sugars.
Cerealism Dessert Bar & Craft Café
Immersive cereal-themed dessert bar temporarily closed for renovations in February and March, planning to reopen refreshed and reimagined in spring 2026
Dipped
Chocolate shop that closed its Arden Fair mall location is planning a new Sacramento location and has a mobile trailer in the works to serve the community differently
Haute Coffee
Florida-based luxury coffee brand opening in former Cricket Wireless space. Will feature artisan espresso drinks, ceremonial-grade matcha, specialty chai, and single-origin coffee roasts. Local entrepreneur Karim Zahriya will operate the location.
Ferry Plaza Cheese Shop
Specialty artisanal cheese market from the team behind Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, opening at Ferry Building Marketplace. Will feature rotating seasonal artisan cheeses, prepared foods, cheese platters, grilled cheese sandwiches, and paninis.
There/There
New queer bar opening in the former Friends and Family space, led by the original chef Alli Li. Will serve affordable cocktails ($12-17 range) and bar-friendly food like seasonal grilled cheeses, with community programming and events.