Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here.
Alameda restaurant openings
Angela’s Eatery
08.04.26: Chef Saboor Zafari is opening his new restaurant on Webster Street on the west side of Alameda Tuesday, Aug. 4. Zafari shares with Nosh that Angela’s Eatery will have a three-day soft opening dinner service, then it will be open for lunch and dinner with a full menu. Zafari is a longtime restaurateur, with more than 25 years of operating in Alameda. In fact, this is Angela’s fourth location in Alameda, after it closed and moved several times. Some sample dishes from this modern Afghan restaurant includes starters like duck strudel (duck confit in a phyllo pastry), leek and spinach stuffed bolani, and French onion soup. Sample entrees on the dinner menu includes beef paparadelle, eggplant tahdig with crispy saffron rice, and petrale sole. Angela’s Eatery, 1427 Webster St., Alameda
Berkeley restaurant openings
Berkeley Bagels
08.25.26: Chewy, New York-style bagels have a new home in downtown Berkeley. Nosh has the details on Berkeley Bagels, the popular Westbrae shop that is opening a second location on University Avenue. “Alex Suon, manager of the Gilman Berkeley Bagels store hopes their new University store will serve the UC Berkeley population and downtown Berkeley neighborhood to bring them ‘the same great quality bagels, handmade, chewy New York-style bagels.’” Berkeley Bagel’s second location opens Thursday, August 27. Berkeley Bagels, 1941 University Ave., Berkeley
Concord restaurant opening
Chom Thai Kitchen
08.11.26: A new Thai brunch spot opened in Concord this summer, the East Bay Times reports. The fusion menu includes eggs benedict with steak and smoked salmon, oat porridge with ribs, and drunken spaghetti, as well as brunch dishes like waffles. The dinner menu showcases more traditional Thai dishes. Chom Thai Kitchen, 2118 Willow Pass Road, Ste. 100C, Concord
Philz Coffee
08.25.26: The coffee chain that started in San Francisco and sold to a private equity firm in 2025 is opening a new location in Concord, the first location in that city. The coffee shop is located inside the Willows Shopping Center, which was recently redeveloped. The shop has a new mural by East Bay artist Alexandra Bowman. The grand opening is on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Philz Coffee, 1975 Diamond Blvd., Ste. C-108, Concord
Emeryville restaurant opening
Jamaica Again
08.31.26: Jamaican jerk chicken is back inside the Emeryville Public Market. Jamaican Again serves jerk chicken plates and sandwiches, curried goat, plantains, and more. (Previously, there was Caribbean restaurant Calypso Rose, which closed in 2024. Many years ago, there was another Jamaican spot called Jamaica Place next to the kids’ play area and ball pit.) The E’ville Eye shares photos and the menu here. Jamaica Again, 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville
Hayward restaurant opening
Cơm Tấm Bros
08.04.26: This newish Vietnamese eatery focuses on broken rice plates. “Originally made from fractured grains once considered less desirable, broken rice became legendary — paired with grilled meats, bright pickles, fresh herbs, and a bold sweet-salty balance that hits every time,” the website explains. Cơm Tấm Bros, 28565 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Newark restaurant openings
Lalala Cafe
08.11.26: A new matcha cafe opens in Newark. Lalala is still in its soft opening phase. The menu includes a miso caramel espresso drink and a coconut matcha drink. Lalala shares the same owner as its sister cafe in Fremont, named Chachacha, according to KRON4. Lalala Cafe, 6193 Jarvis Ave, Newark
Shibam
07.28.26: Shibam, a new coffee shop in Newark, soft opened on Sunday, Aug. 2. Shibam is a Yemeni coffee-focused chain cafe, which also recently opened a location in Oakland in the former Red Bay Coffee location in Fruitvale. Shibam Coffee Co. 34903 Newark Blvd., Newark
Oakland restaurant openings
Ak’s Anh Hong
08.25.26: A new Asian fusion restaurant has opened in West Oakland, serving a mix of Vietnamese, Thai, Lao, and other Asian-inspired dishes. The menu includes noodle dishes like pho ga (Vietnamese chicken noodle soup), khao piak (Lao chicken noodle soup), Lao papaya salad, crispy pork belly over rice, and milk teas and other drinks. The location used to house 10th & Wood. Thanks to Oakland Reddit for tip. Ak’s Anh Hong, 945 Wood St., Oakland
Broken Dreams
08.04.26: A new downtown Oakland restaurant highlighting a popular street dish in Vietnam is opening Monday, Aug. 10. Broken Dreams is from Quynh Nhu Nguyen and her husband, Geoffrey Deetz, former chef and owner of Temple Club in Oakland’s San Antonio district. Broken Dreams will serve cơm tấm (broken rice) plates such as flame-grilled lemon grass prawns, chicken meatloaf, fried egg, broken rice, and chili and garlic fish sauce dish. The fast-casual restaurant will also serve vermicelli bowls and salads. The restaurant opens on August 10. Broken Dreams, 1312 Broadway, Oakland
Carlyle’s Chicken Wings
08.04.26: A popular grilled chicken wings spot has a new home in Jack London Square. Carlyle’s started at farmers markets in Jack London Square and Tracy a little less than a year ago, and now has brick-and-mortar storefronts in Oakland and Tracy. Carlyle’s soft opened last Friday, and plans on a grand opening either late August or early September. The wing flavors include dry rub Cajun, bbq sweet, and Louisiana hot honey. CEO and founder Jamale Carlyle tells NOSH that he plans to add garlic butter rice and Brentwood sweet corn and mixed fruit bowls in upcoming weeks, as well as halal wings, in the upcoming weeks. Carlyle’s Chicken Wings, 439 Water St., Oakland
Happy Express
08.25.26: A new Chinese takeout spot has opened in West Oakland, just off of San Pablo Avenue. Happy Express serves combination plates with single, two, or three items plus noodles or rice. Happy Express, 2608 Market St., Oakland
Olive Tree Market
08.04.26: Not your average corner store, this recently-opened shop includes a wide array of grocery staples including milk, eggs, bread, ice cream, plus snacks. Google reviews say it has organic, vegan, and gluten free items. Olive Tree Market, 4427 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland
Pleasanton restaurant opening
Chicha San Chen
08.31.26: A popular Taiwanese boba tea shop has opened a new location in Pleasanton. Chicha San Chen is known for their fresh brewed teas from leaves picked from the mountains of Taiwan. The chain was recently declared by the Chronicle as the number two best boba shop in the Bay Area. Berkeley’s location on Berkeley Way opened in 2025, followed later by another East Bay location in Fremont. This is the fifth location in Northern California. The shop offers free tea tastings and is famous for the little cup holders the drinks come with. The Pacific Pearl Shopping Center location in Pleasanton is in its soft opening phase. Chicha San Chen, 2709 Stoneridge Dr., #102, Pleasanton
Richmond restaurant openings
Amor Grill Falafel and Shawarma
08.18.26: A new Mediterranean spot has opened in Richmond, at the former location of El Sabor Sinaloense, according to the Grandview Independent. The menu includes plates with a choice of protein served alongside rice and two side starting at $16, as well as wraps, sandwiches and family-style platters. Amor Grill Falafel and Shawarma, 930 23rd St., Richmond
Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan
08.18.26: A new Salvadoran restaurant has opened in Richmond, serving pupusas, sopas, and a churrasco Salvadoreño combo with grilled steak, chicken, prawns, chorizo with chimichurri, rice, beans, cheese, salad and tortilla for about $30. Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan, 969 23rd St., Richmond
Balompie Sports Bar
08.18.26: Popular San Francisco Salvadoran restaurant Balompie has brought its popular pupusas across the bay for the first time. Balompie has opened a restuarant and sports bar inside the former Hilltop Mall plaza. In addition to pupusas, the menu incudes breakfast, meat and seafood plates, and side dishes and appetizers. Balompie Sports Bar & Grill, 2940 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond
Boulevard Fish & Barbeque
08.18.26: A longtime fish and barbecue spot has moved from its Cutting Boulevard spot to a new location on Macdonald Avenue in Richmond, the Grandview Independent reports. The seafood restaurant serves fried snapper, sole, prawns, and other dishes. Boulevard Fish & Barbeque, 3231 Macdonald Ave., Richmond
The Burger Spot Co.
08.18.26: Not a traditional opening, but a rebranding, Tommy’s Burger Co., which Nosh featured in February, has become The Burger Spot Co. The change reflects that Tommy Ryan has stepped away from the business to focus on his Hercules barbecue restaurant, while business partner Juan Nunez has taken over as sole proprietor of the Richmond burger restaurant. The menu has remained largely the same. The Burger Spot Co., 12560 San Pablo Ave., Richmond
Casa Latina Supermercado
08.11.26: A new market has taken over the former Rich City Rides space in Downtown Richmond. The market is now open, and will hold a grand opening celebration on Aug. 18. In addition to a variety of goods from Latin America, the store fetaures fresh produce, a butcher counter (carnicería), and party supplies. Casa Latina, 1500 MacDonald Ave., Richmond
Pho Corner
08.31.26: A new Vietnamese restaurant has opened in Richmond, serving pho, banh mi, and rice plates in the Vista del Mar Shopping Center. Pho Corner, 15501 San Pablo Ave., Ste. J, Richmond
San Ramon restaurant opening
Rico Rico Taco
08.04.26: Oakland’s Rico Rico restaurants have expanded to San Ramon. The new City Center Bishop Ranch restaurant serves tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with their fresh handmade tortillas. This location has both meat and vegan options, including crispy cauliflower, nopal, soy chorizo, and other options. Rico Rico Taco, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, Ste. 1207, San Ramon
Walnut Creek restaurant opening
Läderach Switzerland
08.18.26: Swiss chocolate lovers rejoice. Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza just got a new shop, Läderach. Läderach is reportedly the largest chocolate retailer in Switzerland. It is known for creamy, large chocolate slabs (barks) with roasted hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and other flavors that are broken into smaller piece, plus other sweet treats. Läderach Switzerland, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
