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.

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.

Tartine co-founder Chad Robertson is opening Altbau, a 7,500-square-foot bakery in Williamsburg with an on-site mill and visiting-baker residencies. The shop will bake fresh loaves before lunch and again in the late afternoon.

Le Mil’s, a family‑run roaster from Chikmagalur, will open a Polk Street café on Aug. 15, showcasing South Indian filter coffee and spice‑forward specialty drinks. The shop aims to position Indian‑grown beans as single‑origin products.

Saam, the first U.S. restaurant from Thai chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, opened Friday in SoMa with a seafood‑forward, family‑style menu and a sato‑forward bar.

La Kalidád is opening a permanent café‑bakery at 680 A 2nd St in South Beach this fall, bringing seasonal Filipino‑Californian pastries and holiday pies to the neighborhood.

The dark Kaiyō storefront on Union Street just sprouted new banners and a llama — and a staffer says the doors could open by late August. The plan is cart-to-table Peruvian-Nikkei handrolls, two years after the pivot was first promised.

Melissa Perello and pastry chef Melissa Loar are opening Lorella, a bakery and pastry commissary in Russian Hill that will offer croissants, sourdough and more before the holidays.

Tadaima is preparing its fourth San Francisco shop at 113 Sacramento St., bringing its viral katsu sandos and matcha to the Financial District. Downtown workers can expect grab-and-go lunch options.

Florecita Panaderia is moving into the former Shuggie’s space in the Mission and will reopen Sept. 12 with coffee pairings and a bigger pastry case.

The team behind Redwood Grill has opened Buzz & Brew in Woodside Plaza, serving shaken espressos, matcha and pastries. Early fans are already backing the Honey Bee drink.