Driving the news: San Francisco and San Jose just got a rush of crave-worthy re-openings and arrivals, from a long-awaited Clement Street favorite to an LA ramen sensation and a South Indian coffee powerhouse.
Details:
🍦Toy Boat by Jane returns to Clement Street on Friday, June 13, after a remodel that kept the doors shut since November. The ice cream shop will be open Friday through Sunday to start, featuring beloved local scoops from Double Rainbow, Mitchell’s, and Hometown Creamery.
☕️Manresa Bread x Spro Coffee Lab, a star-studded collab arrives June 23. Fans can now score the famed pastries at all four Spro locations across SF, alongside competition-level coffee flights.
🍜Tsujita Artisan Noodle opens June 21 in San Jose (4330 Moorpark Rd), bringing its famous tsukemen, cold noodles with warm dipping sauce, to NorCal for the first time.
🍸Chayakada Cafe also opened in San Jose this month, offering South Indian filter coffee via Le Mil’s, along with a party hall, bar, and catering setup.
Why it matters: These additions serve more than just treats, they’re fueling local pride and reviving neighborhood hangouts. From iconic sweets to global noodles and new-wave coffee, the Bay’s diverse food scene keeps evolving in real-time.
The big picture: As post-pandemic business recovery trudges on, food and beverage expansions show that community favorites and bold newcomers are both key to keeping Bay Area culture vibrant, and delicious.
What’s next: Keep your eyes on evolving hours for Toy Boat, and expect more surprise drops as collabs and concepts keep rolling into summer.