A new California-Mediterranean restaurant called Parasol at Flore will be opening this spring in the space formerly occupied by historic neighborhood restaurant Cafe Flore (2298 Market Street).

The popular Castro location of Peet's Coffee at 2257 Market Street is set to close at the end of January.

As 2025 comes to a close, here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a cafe prepares to open, a Thai spa opens, a barbershop moves, and a former coffee shop hits the market.

Longtime all-you-can-eat sushi spot Sushi Delight (1946 Market Street) has announced it will close after more than 25 years.

A new bar and event venue is headed to the former Castro/Duboce Triangle dive bar Lucky 13 at 2140 Market Street.

Come the new year, the Castro will have a new combo bookstore, tea room, and wine bar.

In this edition, a holiday pop-up bar and cookie shop open, and a dog grooming business is on the way.

Castro and Duboce Triangle neighborhood favorite corner store Courtney's Produce has announced that it will close after 54 years in business. Courtney's last day will be Friday, December 5.

In this edition, a Himalayan gift shop closes, a wellness studio receives planning approval, a smoke shop's license gets suspended, and The Castro releases more events.

Castro clay and pottery enthusiasts will soon have two new spaces to work on their art projects.

After a little more than six years in the Castro, indoor/outdoor beer garden and restaurant Willkommen (2198 Market St. at Sanchez) has announced it will close.

Castro residents walking by former seafood restaurant Fisch & Flore (2298 Market Street) over the weekend might have noticed the outdoor firepits have come back on, and seen customers inside the space.

Castro fitness fanatics looking for a place to relax, recover, and recharge could soon have a new option along Market Street.