20-05-2025
One of the East Bay's Most Storied Cake Bakers Just Closed — For Now
This is a curated list of the Bay Area's most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures, with new updates published once a week. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line . For more news, check out our list of restaurants that closed earlier this spring . May 20
EMBARCADERO — The former Michelin star-holding One Market Restaurant will close on Wednesday, June 11. In an email to customers, ownership said heading into retirement, the longstanding impacts of the pandemic, and an inability to find a new owner meant it was 'inevitable' for the restaurant to close.
OUTER SUNSET — The latest entrant in the Indian pizza game Mr. Singh's Curry Pizza has closed permanently. The restaurant took over a former Chinese seafood restaurant space in early 2024. Sporting a spacious interior and gluten-free crusts, Mr. Singh's is survived by owner Garry Singh's Five Rivers Indian Cuisine in Daly City.
OAKLAND — The downtown Brewja Coffee outpost has permanently closed, per the business's Instagram. Readers of East Bay Nosh let the outlet know that a sign has been posted at the 14th Street location. It states the business owners owe $79,000 in rent to the landlord.
BERKELEY — Longtime bakery favorite for deep-dish pumpkin pies Crixa Cakes closed on Saturday, May 10. KQED reported the loss, saying owners Zoltan Der and Elizabeth Kloian no longer want to work with their landlord and won't renew the lease. 'We have a strong feeling that Crixa will continue,' a note reads on the business's website.
SAN JOSE — In a memo shared with the Mercury News , ownership of mini-chain Aqui Cal-Mex let diners know they'll close their Waterford location. Shutting down the West Capitol Expressway outpost will allow them to open a new Aqui Cal-Mex in the East Capitol Expressway and Tully Road area. Apparently, the customer base with its other locations was split between the close proximities, so it was time to look further afield. May 14
MISSION — After about four years, live fire-cooking restaurant Osito has closed. The San Francisco Standard had the news, and chef Seth Stowaway tells the outlet the $15,000 rent was simply too high to justify going on. Osito earned a Michelin star before the end of its run.
INNER SUNSET — Two more Starbucks locations are shuttering. On Friday, May 16, the 1255 Battery Street location will close, per KRON, and now the San Francisco Chronicle reports the UCSF Parnassus outpost will close by the end of May.
OAKLAND — Tuan Nguyen's Pho Vy will close for good on Sunday, May 18. KQED reports Nguyen sees the closure as 'temporary' and that his family would like to 'slow down and take care of their aging parents.' He admitted to the outlet, too, a variety of factors were at play, among them the sex work trade on International Boulevard. The hope is to relocate elsewhere in Oakland.
NAPA — Huge wine company the Duckhorn Portfolio will close two of its tasting rooms in the near future: Migration in Napa and the Sonoma-Cutrer tasting room in Windsor. The Northwest Wine Report broke the news as Duckhorn will wind down four of its brands, too: Canvasback, Migration, Paraduxx, and Postmark.
BAY AREA — The pandemic boomtown business Basuku is winding down its Bay Area pop-up operations, marking the end of aromatic and wonderfully rich cheesecakes for its many fans. Owner Charles Chen told the San Francisco Chronicle he will be relocating to Asia for good for the foreseeable future. That means the next month of deliveries to his usual drop-off points will be the last. May 6
HAYES VALLEY — Sarah and Evan Rich of eponymous Rich Table will open a project inside the former O-toro Sushi location nearby. That means Otoro Sushi closed at some point, Tablehopper clocking the Richs' business application in the space.
CHINATOWN — Little Jane on Grant closed at some point in late 2024 or early 2025. That became clear when SF Chinatown Daily posted in early January about sticky sweet tenghulu dealer Sweet Pop taking over the space. That opening is set for summer 2025.
MARINA — Chestnut Street's Lilah closed for good on Sunday, May 4. Gratefully, the team will reopen the bar as Super Mensch, 'a restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by the soul and nostalgia of iconic Jewish delis from New York and New Jersey.' That debut is expected for July 2025.
COLE VALLEY — A third 'this closed at some point' hitter, Creola on Carl Street shuttered without much hubbub. The New Orleans-inspired outfit let fans know via its website on December 25, 2024 that Christmas eve was its last night of service. The San Carlos location remains open.
SOQUEL — Sunday, April 27 was the last night of service for seven-year-old VinoCruz. Lookout Santa Cruz spoke to owners Muriel D'Agostino and Nicolas Lossky. The couple will keep the food and wine offerings alive through their Scotts Valley business Adorable French Bakery.
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