The Breakfast Club at Midtown
Bay Area-based breakfast chain expanding to Folsom location in former Five Guys space. Known for creative American breakfast and lunch offerings including Chicken Apple Omelette, Corned Beef Hash, and Bacon Cheese Burger.
Midtown Live
Bar-and-restaurant concept with live music, food, and full bar in former Goldfield Trading Post space. 13,000-square-foot venue by Kash Hospitality Group. Lease already signed but no official opening timeline announced.
Haraz Coffee House
Michigan-based Yemeni coffee chain expanding to Natomas location. Commercial remodel permit filed for 2,389-square-foot space. Known for Yemeni-style coffee drinks including qishr and Adeni chai.
Unnamed Middle Eastern Restaurant
Bay Area restaurateur Javed Ahmadi is opening a new Middle Eastern restaurant in the former Buca di Beppo location. Ahmadi owns My-O-My Shawarma in Berkeley and Chopan Kabob in Concord and San Ramon. Plans to renovate the 8,550-square-foot building before opening.
Ume Tea
Bubble tea chain opening four new Bay Area locations in Walnut Creek, San Jose, San Mateo, and San Francisco. Walnut Creek location expected to open at end of December, others around beginning of new year. Company has 29 stores total with 25 company-owned.
Oceania Fish Bar
New seafood concept taking over former Walnut Creek Yacht Club location. Plans include substantial renovation of mid-century modern structure, adding 1,360 sq ft ground floor space and expanding outdoor seating. Led by Ghaben family with 40+ years restaurant experience.
Creekside Grill
Creekside Grill will close temporarily in early 2026 for major renovations including kitchen, bar, and dining room upgrades. New operator Rodney Worth will take over operations after renovations are complete. Worth operates multiple area restaurants and brings executive chef experience.
Bedrock Restaurant Group concept
Bedrock Restaurant Group is preparing to open a new yet-to-be-announced restaurant concept in the former Jtown Pizza Co. location. They have submitted a liquor license application indicating the restaurant will serve both food and alcohol with craft beverages and casual dining offerings.
Dante’s Inferno
Multi-level nightlife and dining destination with ground-floor supper club/live-music venue called Inferno and rooftop Caribbean-inspired lounge called Paradiso. Features Jamaican and Italian-inspired menu, live music, and immersive nightlife experience. Plans to expand with third concept Bea’s Diner in early 2027.
Hanoi 36 Streets
Second location of Vietnamese restaurant expanding from East Sacramento to Woodland in former My Buffet space at Cottonwood Plaza. Will seat around 80 guests, roughly twice the size of original location, serving pho, bánh mì, and Vietnamese street food with plans to serve alcohol pending approvals.