Haven Haus Cafe
Third location for Haven Haus Cafe, a breakfast-lunch spot offering avocado toast, chicken n waffles, breakfast items, and lunch options like tacos and burgers. ABC license filing submitted but opening timeline not yet announced.
Akami Sushi
Arcadia-based Akami Sushi is seeking to expand with a second location in Toluca Lake. Representative confirmed they are looking to open at this location with details still in the works.
Nobibi
Modern Asian dessert and beverage brand expanding to Downtown Temecula. First location led by investor Leo Villamil, who plans to use it as a test market before expanding to Las Vegas. Team is actively searching for location.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs opening new location in The Presidio strip mall in Linda Vista. Store will be owned and operated by Area Director Cathy Brown and her husband. Part of continued expansion across San Diego market.
Salt & Straw
Portland-based ice cream company opening fourth San Diego location, replacing Earth Wind & Sea of Coronado. Planning underway for 3 years, expected to employ 30 people. Will offer rotating monthly flavors and core offerings.
PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels expanding to Oceanside location in former Black Market Bakery space in Freeman Collective development. Franchise owners Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman (The Bagel Boyz) operating the expansion from their successful La Jolla location.
Chocolate Bash
First flagship store for the dessert brand known for indulgent chocolate creations, located at The Outlets at Orange. Grand opening event will feature free chocolate tastings, giveaways, and complimentary merchandise.
Chocolate Bash
Second flagship location of dessert brand opening across from Disneyland, featuring exclusive menu items and morning/late-night specials for park visitors
Din Tai Fung
Xiao long bao specialist Din Tai Fung will open a new location at Westfield Topanga mall, expanding their Southern California presence with signature pork soup dumplings and Taiwanese dishes
Joy
Second Los Angeles location of Taiwanese restaurant Joy planned for former Wahoo’s Fish Taco location. Known for Taiwanese street food including minced pork on rice and scallion pancakes.