Downtown & regional tenant churn — food halls, malls, suburban closures & North Bay wine shakeout
Key Questions
Which locations of Juice House Co. are closing?
Juice House Co. is closing all locations, including the Ferry Building, on April 4. This is part of broader tenant churn in downtown and regional areas.
When and where is the Starbucks in downtown San Jose closing?
Starbucks at 150 S First in downtown San Jose is closing. This follows announcements of multiple Bay Area Starbucks closures amid plans to shutter hundreds of stores worldwide.
Why is Black Hammer Brewing in SoMa shutting down?
Black Hammer Brewing in SoMa, known for 11 years of gluten-free IPAs and as a cannabis pioneer, is closing less than two years after raising over $160K via crowdfunding. The closure reflects ongoing brewery challenges in the region.
What is happening with Yummy Pizza in the Tenderloin?
Yummy Pizza in San Francisco's Tenderloin at 709 O'Farrell Street has been shut down after health inspectors found a roach infestation, leading to a permit suspension. It was a popular late-night pizza spot.
Which long-standing vegan restaurant in Oakland is closing?
Millennium, a 31-year-old vegan restaurant in Oakland, is closing on May 16 due to low traffic. It highlights fragility in the local dining scene.
What new food hall is planned in the Presidio?
Mess Hall, a new food hall in the Presidio Tunnel Tops' historic SF Army building, is set to open in June 2026. Overseen by Serpico, it will feature Boda Korean, Dayboat, Breadwinner, and Wrecking Ball with Bay views.
When does Shake Shack open its first Mountain View location?
Shake Shack is opening its first location in Mountain View on April 9. This adds to resilient new openings amid regional churn.
What are some upcoming restaurant openings in the East Bay?
New openings include Carnitas Zamora in East Oakland on May 1, Home Eat in Union City, George + Kin’s diner in Napa on April 12, Jungdon Katsu reopening in Emeryville, and Mesón Gilman César tapas revival in Berkeley for summer 2026. These signal resilience despite closures.
Closures confirmed: Juice House Co. all locations Apr 4 (incl Ferry Bldg); Starbucks downtown SJ 150 S First; Christy’s SJ; Cocina Hermanas Danville beloved Mexican; Yummy Pizza TL roach permit suspend; Black Hammer SoMa brewery (11yrs gluten-free IPAs/cannabis pioneer post-$160K crowdfund); Millennium May 16 (31yrs Oakland vegan, low traffic); Napa wineries wave (Ernest/Margins, Gallo/Foley/Jackson layoffs; vineyards shifting; Keller housing critique); Palmer Napa Apr12; Trumer May29; Danville Brewing Pleasanton nixed; others. Resilience: Mess Hall June '26 details (Serpico oversee: Boda Korean/Dayboat/Breadwinner/Wrecking Ball); Shake Shack Mtn View Apr9; Big Four Mar17; Cinnaholic/Kura Apr3 vegan buns; Marufuku/Reposado/H Mart/Fieldwork/Almanac Flow CO2; Western Flyer Lafayette brewery; Doppio Zero WC pizza; Temescal/SF RW/Battle Brews; Esme/Nudi Blue Tanzie Apr9 high tea/seafood launched/Hella Bagels sell-outs confirmed/925 wave; Jalisco JLS; Da Vien Milpitas; Gold Bar TI events; Home Eat Union City; Carnitas Zamora East Oakland May1; Mesón Gilman César tapas revival Berkeley summer '26; George + Kin’s Napa Apr12; Jungdon Katsu Emeryville reopen; oyster deals (Toy Soldier $1).