winter closings
recent and upcoming local closures in the new year, along with some temporarily closed spots and a few that need some love from the community. click for details.
closings
alley kitchens, berkeley - closed.
the athletic club oakland - closed.
the barbary, oakland - closed.
cal's fried chicken and burgers, berkeley - closed.
coffee cultures, alameda - closed.
delah coffee, berkeley - closed.
gus's world famous fried chicken, oakland - closed.
it's all good bakery, oakland - closed after 30 years.
KFC fast-food eateries continue to shutter around the country, including two closures in oakland at telegraph and 61st and lake park avenue. (credit a tipster - thank you.)
knudsen's ice creamery, castro valley - closed january 31 after 22 years.
mt. agni, berkeley - closed.
olfactory brewing, berkeley (and san francisco) - closed.
peet's coffee at telegraph and dwight, berkeley - closed january 30 after 20 years.
pochy's (camelia street address), berkeley - closed/moved.
raretea, berkeley - closed.
sumo sushi, albany - closed.
tasty pot, berkeley - closed.
tasty pot has permanently closed after 10 years on kittredge street in berkeley. photo credit berkeley eats.
vietnam house, berkeley - closed.
xocolate rockridge, oakland - closed february 15.
yoshio sushi, el cerrito - closed.
temporary closings ⛔
dark for now.
best coast burritos, emeryville - adjacent gas station construction led to temporary closure, reopening late spring, according to owner. best coast rockridge also remains open.
the lodge (under current ownership), oakland - closed january 31, to reopen with same name under new owners.
lulu's on solano, albany - reopened as new concept lulu's little kitchen.
need local love ❤️
click for details and how to help support.
arthur mac's, oakland
coco noir, oakland
lovely's and tacos oscar, oakland (relief for four staffers after an apartment building fire on january 19)
millennium, oakland
shapeshifters cafe, oakland
january 24, 2026 (missed a spot? please share.)
updated as needed.