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

coffee cultures, alameda - closes january 31.

it's all good bakery, oakland - closed after 30 years.

knudsen's ice creamery, castro valley - closes january 31 after 22 years, potential new operators to come.

the lodge (under current ownership), oakland - closes january 31, to reopen with same name under new owners.

mt. agni, berkeley - closed.

peet's coffee at telegraph and dwight, berkeley - closes january 30 after 20 years.

pochy's (camelia street address), berkeley - closed/moved.

raretea, berkeley - closed.

sumo sushi, albany - closed.

xocolate rockridge, oakland - closes february 15.

temporary closings ⛔

dark for now.

the barbary, oakland -"closed for holiday construction," (possibly permanently).

best coast burritos, emeryville - adjacent gas station construction led to temporary closure, reopening late spring, according to owner. best coast rockridge also remains open.

delah coffee, berkeley - closed for now, reopening unclear.

yoshio sushi, el cerrito - closed for construction, reopening feb. 1, according to yelp.

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

peet's at telegraph & dwight, berkeley (informational picket)

january 24, 2026 (missed a spot? please share.)

updated as needed.