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.
Tur
Asian brunch restaurant from the owners of Khao Tiew, focusing on breakfast and brunch with influences from all over Asia including Thailand. Will feature dishes like Thai-style congee, seasonal salads and duck confit. Currently under construction with tropical beach theme.
Black Jet Luncheonette
Second location of Black Jet Baking Co., taking over former Damn Fine Coffee space. Will serve American nostalgia baked goods, sandwiches, and Dear Francis coffee. Run by pastry chef Gillian Shaw Lundgren and Max Newman.
The Big Four
The Big Four restaurant returns after 6 years of closure, located inside the Huntington Hotel on Nob Hill. The restaurant has undergone transformation by designer Ken Fulk and opens with chef David Intonato serving dishes like chicken pot pie and crab Louie. This marks the restaurant’s 50th anniversary.
Understory Oakland
Worker-owned restaurant and community hub preparing to open a new site. Recently submitted liquor license filing. Unclear if this is a second location or relocation of current Fruitvale restaurant. Offers globally inspired menu with vegan and gluten-free options.
Indie Darling
New indie-focused arcade and bar taking over 9,000 square feet across two floors in Mid Market and SOMA Pilipinas. Will feature homebrew arcade cabinets, rare pinball machines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. From the owners of the now-closed Outer Orbit.