Zócalo Coffeehouse has opened its first San Francisco location at Mission Creek Pavilion, bringing espresso, fresh food and creekside seating to Mission Bay.

Inspectors found rodent droppings from the dry storage rack all the way to the counter where staff hand over drinks — plus a power tool being used to mix the iced tea. The next day's reinspection took five minutes and ended with the doors still locked.

Millbraes Cafe is preparing to take over a former appliance-service location on El Camino Real, but its menu and opening date remain under wraps.

Palo Alto’s newest restaurant is serving Japanese comfort food with a Western twist, from karaage chicken and waffles to miso avocado toast and omurice.

Philz Coffee is coming to Concord’s Willows Shopping Center, where a major redevelopment is adding new restaurants and retail. The café has no opening date yet, but hiring is underway.

After more than 50 years in the Castro, corner store Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co. (598 Castro Street) will shutter next week.

Nopa’s Che Fico has taken its Cal-Italian cooking to Soho House Austin for a residency running through December 31, 2026.

Blue Danube Coffee House is expanding off Clement Street into the long‑vacant Liverpool Lil's storefront at the edge of the Presidio. The move revives a decade‑old vacancy near the Marina.

TRIAL|ERROR is taking over the former Lira space in downtown Campbell with a Michelin-trained chef and a specialty cocktail program aiming for an October opening.

Sushi Confidential will close its San Pedro Square restaurant on Aug. 30 as owner Randy Musterer shifts focus to catering and planned Bay Area openings.

Chef Val Cantú’s Californios was promoted to three Michelin stars, becoming the first Mexican restaurant worldwide to reach the guide’s top rank. The honor follows the MICHELIN Guide California 2026 announcement.

Oakland’s cult-favorite Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts quietly soft-opened a second shop in San Ramon, bringing its pies, cheesecakes and oversized cinnamon rolls east. Locals spotted the new counter during a July soft opening.

Brandon Jew is bringing Paper Son Coffee and souvenirs back to 731 Grant Ave in Chinatown. The tiny shop will serve a new blend, signature drinks and outdoor‑only seating.