Oakland welcomes new cafes, Thai restaurant, sports bar and more in September

Be aware of the editors: NOSH treats information about meals and eating places within the East Bay, and each week we publish one article about all restaurant openings and one article about closures. The openings and closures for every month are then collected in an summary. Do you’ve gotten a tip for NOSH? Submit it right here.

Opening Restaurant Alameda

09.18.25: Tang Jip expands his attain within the East Bay. Korean restaurant, primarily based in Harmony, not too long ago opened areas in each Alameda and Hayward, the place traditional Korean barbecue dishes are served subsequent to Galbi Tang soup, Soondubu, in soy marinated crab and kimchi pancakes. Tang Jip22507 Primary St. (at A St.), Hayward and 2201 S. Shore Middle, Alameda

Opening of eating places in Berkeley

09.24.25: Final 12 months the New York Instances Topped Rose Pizzeria as top-of-the-line pizzerias in america. Now the crew has opened its doorways behind the well-known Berkeley chapter of a brand new firm, Cafe Brusco, additional down the Strait of the Pizzeria. The café is open all day and gives residence -made bagels, baked within the pizza ovens of the sister restaurant, together with espresso and desserts from different native sellers, together with Good luck Bakery. Cafe Brusco may even provide wine within the close to future. Café Brusco2000 College Avenue, (in Milvia St.), Berkeley

09.18.25: One factor concerning the San Jose campus Burgers is that it is aware of how one can introduce itself to a brand new group. On 12 September a brand new department of the nice citizen spot south of the UC Berkeley campus, as was first reported by the Each day Californian, and the restaurant attracted giant crowds with the promise to present 1,000 free hamburgers away. Ultimately 1,500 free burgers had been served in the course of the festive opening and the restaurant needed to shut midway by means of the day to regroup. The 2 different areas of the restaurant, which Hamburgers sells for $ 1.99 and cheeseburgers for $ 2.99, are in San Jose. Campusburgers2506 Channing Means (at Telegraph Avenue), Berkeley

09.02.25: The Yard Milkshake Bar, recognized for its over-the-top ice offenses with a wide range of toppings and a social-friendly look, was opened for the primary time in Alabama in 2017. After a efficiency in 2019 on “Shark Tank” and a cope with Mark Cuban, De Dessertwinkel has now been tried within the Berk. The large opening was on 5 September and a complete weekend filled with particular gives and festivities is deliberate, together with free edible cookie dough balls. The festivities additionally embody a home-made shake competitors, the place the winner makes his creation seem on the key menu of the shop. The Berkeley menu comprises specials which are tailor-made to the flavors of the Bay Space, together with a ‘Sassy Lassi’, a variant of a Mangolassi, and vegan and dairy-free choices. Yard Milkshake Bar, 2433 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley

Opening restaurant Castro Valley

09.18.25: The crew behind Le Cheval, a traditional Vietnamese Institute from the Bay Space that was closed in 2023, has opened a department of Castro Valley Market. PHO 510 gives cozy Vietnamese consolation meals equivalent to Pho, spring rolls, rice plates and Banh Mì sandwiches, plus vegetarian choices. Pho 5103295 Castro Valley Blvd., Suite 204 (to Santa Maria Ave.), Castro Valley

Openings of eating places in Oakland

09.18.25: The brand new espresso store from Temescal Alley with the suitable title has landed within the former CRO CAFE room. Come and go to Alleyway Cafe in your caffeinated drink of your alternative, whether or not it’s drip espresso, espresso tonic or matcha. Or strive the good drink particular, a Caffè Shakerato: Italian ice espresso made by shaking espresso, sugar and ice cream. Pakes are additionally supplied. Alleyway Café470 49E St., Oakland

10.01.25: Followers of a traditional dinner breakfast can now begin their morning at Leo’s dinner in Uptown Oakland. The brand new place is from Leo Lobo, from the adjoining Gastropub, The Hatch. Omelettes, Benedicts, breakfast curritos and rooster and waffles all adorn the menu – and there are sufficient sides with which you’ll be able to put collectively the proper breakfast board. Soups, salads and lunch merchandise equivalent to hamburgers and burritos are additionally supplied as much as closing time at 3 p.m. Leo’s dinner400 fifteenth St. (close to Franklin St.), Oakland

09.18.25: The latest café in Downtown Oakland is Marin’s Kitchen & Espresso, which gives a hearty breakfast and lunch provide in a lightweight, casual atmosphere. Marin’s serves quite a few particular espresso drinks, equivalent to caramel macchiatos and vanilla lattes, plus a decadent breakfast sandwich on a brioche bread and lunch choices, together with within the pan -screamed salmon and a Caesars salad sandwich with baked rooster. Marin’s kitchen and coffee400 twenty first St. (on Broadway), Oakland

09.10.25: After the closing of the Fruitvale location in December 2024, the household enterprise Obelisco was reopened at Lakeshore Ave. Ceviches, Tacos, Enchiladas and Pollo and Mole are all on the menu, plus a collection of Tequila and Mezcal-Ahead cocktails. Obelisco continues to be within the smooth opening mode, so view their in depth opening hours and menu after the massive opening on September 16. Obelisco3407 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland

09.24.25: Candy delicacies within the type of espresso, matcha, bustling tea and smooth cookies are the draw at Olivia Espresso and Flower, which was not too long ago opened in Uptown Oakland. The Korean impressed particular drinks don’t minimize right here; The banana milk latte is roofed with half a gorgeous, barely caramelized banana, and comprises the vanilla cream latte – you guessed it – a vanilla pod that rests superbly on the pillow of candy cream. There are additionally gentle lunch merchandise equivalent to capreses salads and Italian sandwiches out there, and naturally contemporary minimize flowers can be supplied quickly. Olivia coffee and flower,, ” 371 thirtieth St. (between Summit and Webster Streets), Oakland

10.01.25: The crew behind Emeryville’s Secrets and techniques of Tiger has opened a brand new firm, this time within the Montclair district in Oakland. Payakkk combines effectively -considered Thai components – equivalent to native brown and glutinous rice – along with the normal grill strategies for Seua Rong Hai, or Thais grilled beef, utilizing excessive warmth above a charcoal grill. You can even discover Secrets and techniques or Tiger’s attribute path Thai Chaiya on the menu: a South Thai variant on a traditional dish with tamarind, palm sugar, shrimp fats and coconut milk. Payakk, 5761 Thornhill Dr., Oakland

09.10.25: The Hub, a brand new watch bar particularly for sports activities followers, is open on Jack London Sq.. The Hub, a bar with a 9 meter excessive wall filled with TVs and inventive pub meals, is now open in shelf, the hybrid bowling alley/bar by Jack London Sq.. The hub regards itself as an growth of Plank, which to date didn’t provide many seats and eateries. The hubBroadway 98, Oakland

Opening Restaurant Richmond

10.01.25: 5 Star Rooster from Vallejo has opened a second location in Richmond. Anticipate thick, juicy, baked items of rooster, sandwiched between two excellent brioche rolls and served with Crinkle-Reduce fries made for the digicam, plus different gadgets equivalent to rooster and slaw bowls. If you happen to can deal with the warmth, ask for the key menu merchandise: crispy, sizzling cheetos sprinkled with a spicy rooster sandwich. Five -star chicken12951 San Pablo Ave., Richmond

Opening Restaurant San Leandro

10.01.25: Wagyu skewers, beef noodle soup with bones and pork noodles with chives are only a few of the delicacies that visitors are ready at San Leandro’s Dao Artisan Noodle. The not too long ago opened Chinese language restaurant makes a speciality of hand-pulled noodles and dim sum in Lanzhou model, plus home-made facet dishes. It’s a nice choice for lovers from noodles till late within the night; You may get your answer till midnight. Dao traditional noodle15032 Farnsworth St. (at Manor Blvd.), San Leandro