opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Offers a variety of Hawaiian-inspired dishes such as BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, BBQ short ribs and Spam and egg plates.
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Boba tea shop offering a diverse menu that includes milk teas, fruit teas, lemonades, smoothies, and specialty drinks like matcha lattes and Vietnamese coffee. The establishment also serves desserts such as waffles and ice cream.
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opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
ChocoLit Cafe is a late-night dessert establishment offering items such as crepes, kunafa and waffles.
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OPENING 2026
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Founded in 2003 by Phil Jaber, Philz Coffee is an American coffeehouse chain based in San Francisco with more than 60 locations nationwide. In addition to its extensive line of coffee and drinks, they also have a line of merchandise and bagged coffee blends.
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OPENING 2026
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Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe is a North American chain specializing in Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, offering varieties such as crème brûlée, matcha tiramisu, and Nutella banana. The menu also includes croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid), roll cakes, macarons, and beverages including coffee, tea, and flavored lattes.
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OPENING 2025
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Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, warm grain bowls, and protein plates, featuring ingredients like roasted chicken, miso-glazed salmon, and caramelized garlic steak. Popular menu items include the Harvest Bowl, Chicken Pesto Parm, and Guacamole Greens, complemented by sides such as air-fried Ripple Fries and beverages like Hibiscus Clover Tea.
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OPENING 2026
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Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe is a North American chain specializing in Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, offering varieties such as crème brûlée, matcha tiramisu, and Nutella banana. The menu also includes croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid), roll cakes, macarons, and beverages including coffee, tea, and flavored lattes.
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OPENING JUN 2025
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Noah’s Bagels opened its first store in 1989 near the Oakland/Berkeley border. They now have many locations throughout California. Among the popular items on their menu are bagels, egg-sandwiches, and coffee.
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OPENING 2025
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Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, warm grain bowls, and protein plates, featuring ingredients like roasted chicken, miso-glazed salmon, and caramelized garlic steak. Popular menu items include the Harvest Bowl, Chicken Pesto Parm, and Guacamole Greens, complemented by sides such as air-fried Ripple Fries and beverages like Hibiscus Clover Tea.
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opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Bella Maci is a locally owned Italian restaurant operated by chef Brian Knadle and his family.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Express is the largest Asian segment restaurant chain in the United States. The chain operates thousands of locations across 50 U.S. states.
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OPENING TBD
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Chicken wings chain founded in the Sacramento area. Fire Wings offers over 20 different sauces and dry rubs ranging from traditional buffalo to fusion flavors like Korean kick and Jamaican jerk. The menu also features tenders, fries, rice bowls, and sides such as garlic noodles and mac & cheese.
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OPENING SAT AUG 23 2025
NEW CONCEPT
Sweet Music Studio Cafe combines a music education studio with a café and serves as a gathering spot where visitors can enjoy beverages while participating in music programs, activities and entertainment.
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opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Moirae Brewing Company was founded by Zach and Ariela Grinnell. The brewery offers a variety of craft beers, including the Hazel's Nuts sweet stout (6.3% ABV), the Stowaway hazy IPA (7.1% ABV), and the Von Hammersmark German Pilsner (4.8% ABV).
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opened about 2 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Michelin-awarded specialty taqueria from Patricio Wise and Cinthia Martinez.
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opened about 3 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
MF Gyros & Burgers is a Mediterranean-American fusion restaurant. Popular items include the Chicken Gyro, Lamb Platter Combo, and Chicken Fries Combo.
OPENING SPRING 2025
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Tandoor Pizza is known for its fusion-style pizzas, blending Indian spices and ingredients with traditional pizza recipes, including options like curry-infused butter chicken pizza and spicy tikka masala pizza.
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opened about 3 months ago
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El Forastero Mexican Food, established in 2007 by the Davila family, operates multiple locations and offers a comprehensive menu that features combination plates, breakfast burritos, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, carne asada fries, rolled tacos, tortas, and Mexi-bowls. Their restaurants maintain extended hours, with some locations operating 24/7.
OPENING SUMMER 2025
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Hot Dog on a Stick is a fast-food chain founded in 1946 in Santa Monica, California and specializes in made-to-order hot dogs on a stick, including turkey, veggie, and all-beef options. The menu also features items like cheese on a stick, hand-cut fries, funnel cake sticks, and freshly prepared hand-stomped lemonade.
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OPENING 2025
NEW CONCEPT
Gami Burger started out as pop-up by chefs Scott Ostrander and Paul DiPierro and is known for their Asian-inspired smashburgers. The expanded menu includes chicken sandwiches, ahi tuna steak burgers, shaved pastrami-style burgers, steak sandwiches, loaded fries, salads, bowls, milkshakes, and soft-serve desserts.
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