Cinderella Bakery
Cinderella Bakery, a Russian bakery and SF legacy business operating since 1953 at 436 Balboa St in the Inner Richmond, is opening a second Mission District location at 24th and Alabama streets (2937 24th Street) in late July 2026. Owner Mike Fishman purchased the building in 2018. PR contact is Lisa Nourse of Lisa Nourse […]
The Breakfast Club at Midtown
The Breakfast Club at Midtown is opening its first San Francisco location at 1428 Haight Street, targeting a late summer 2026 debut. Franchisee Timothy Guess confirmed construction is underway but an official opening date has not been finalized, pending completion of renovations and required inspections. The brand currently operates locations in San Jose, Campbell, Livermore, […]
Goop Kitchen
Goop Kitchen, co-founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, has signed a lease for ~2,000 sq ft at 405 Howard St in San Francisco’s Financial District for a sit-down dining outpost. A second location is also being prepared at 5333 Adeline St in Oakland. Timelines for both locations remain unclear. The concept focuses on clean eating, avoiding refined […]
Sana’a Café
Sana’a Café, a Yemeni coffee culture-inspired café chain, has announced plans to open 11 new locations across California. Several Bay Area storefronts have been secured. The newest San Francisco location is planned for 27 Drumm St (Financial District), with additional locations planned at 388 Market St and 689 Townsend St. Menu includes specialty coffee, Yemeni […]
Binge Coffee House
Vietnamese coffee chain expanding to San Francisco’s Mission District at 530 Valencia St (The Hornung Building). Menu includes matcha beverages, bánh mì sandwiches, pandan waffles, and fruit teas. No official opening date announced but hiring baristas and shift leads suggests a Summer 2026 debut. An additional East Bay location is also planned for Fall 2026. […]
Jollibee
Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee plans to open 15 new restaurants across California over the next eight years, led by franchise operator George Almeida based in Concord. A specific long-anticipated location at 934 Market Street in downtown San Francisco is still in development. Expansion adds to existing 35 California locations.
Jimmy’s
Italian-American supper club concept from owner Pete Murdaca, named in honor of his father Jim Murdaca. Menu will feature Italian-American classics, steakhouse-inspired dishes, raw bar, house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and cocktails. Located in the former Pietro’s Trattoria space, which the family operated for nearly four decades. Liquor license application filed with California ABC. PR director […]
The Coffee Movement
Cult-favorite SF specialty coffee shop expanding with a second Chinatown location at the former Gallery Cafe space at 1200 Mason St, across from the Cable Car Museum. New cafe will feature a four-seat slow bar with a coffee tasting menu, expanded food menu with pastries from Juniper and potentially Breadbelly, and coffee cocktails. Owners Bryan […]
Mazé
Fast-casual ramen restaurant specializing in mazemen (dry ramen style) from the owners of the now-closed Noodle in a Haystack. Moving into a 30-seat space previously occupied by wine bar GluGlu at Thrive City near Chase Center. Menu will feature creamy tan tan mazemen, spicy yuzu kosho mazemen, fried chicken, and nama doughnuts. Set to open […]
Bocce
Bocce is a new restaurant slated to open later this summer in East Sacramento, according to the article. Chef/owner Joe Pruner is one of the featured chefs for the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner on Sept. 6.