{"id":304790,"date":"2026-05-07T20:03:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/304790\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T20:03:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:03:46","slug":"sweet-fingers-on-the-move-plus-the-east-bay-loses-multiple-sandwich-shops-a-juice-bar-and-more-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/304790\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Fingers on the move; plus the East Bay loses multiple sandwich shops, a juice bar and more in April"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note:\u00a0Nosh<\/a>\u00a0covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings.\u00a0The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up.\u00a0Have a tip for Nosh?\u00a0Submit it here<\/a>.\u00a0Subscribing to the\u00a0Nosh newsletter<\/a>\u00a0is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.<\/p>\n

Alameda restaurant closure<\/p>\n

Hummus Republic<\/p>\n

04.24.26: East Bay Nosh received a tip that Hummus Republic in Alameda has closed. The national website no longer lists this location, and Yelpers have also reported that it closed. The chain shop serves customizable bowls, wraps, sandwiches, pita, and fries.\u00a0Hummus Republi<\/a>c, 2402 Central Ave., Alameda.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Berkeley restaurant closures<\/p>\n

Bobby G\u2019s Pizzeria (temporary?)<\/p>\n

04.24.26: A former employee of the 20-year-old pie shop in Berkeley has filed a\u00a0$180,000 lawsuit<\/a>\u00a0against the restaurant. The pizza spot seems to be closed, at least temporarily, and its website is also set to private. A recent visit by Nosh during regular opening hours found the \u201copen\u201d sign illuminated but the restaurant completely locked up.\u00a0Bobby G\u2019s Pizzeria, 2072 University Ave., Berkeley<\/p>\n

Juice Appeal<\/p>\n

04.16.26: Juice Appeal, the smoothie, juice, and acai bar has closed its North Berkeley location, a Nosh tipster revealed. It has one other\u00a0location<\/a>\u00a0in downtown Berkeley. The shuttered location is inside Epicurious Gardens food hall, and an ice cream shop is reportedly slated to take its place. Watch Nosh openings for more details.\u00a0Juice Appeal<\/a>\u00a0was located at 1511 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley<\/p>\n

Pink Cloud Tea & More<\/p>\n

05.01.26: The tea and snack shop that opened in 2022 and served boba drinks and jianbing has closed. A tipster also notes that it was the only place in town to serve a Korean egg sandwich. There\u2019s a sign on the windows that says a new restaurant, Dropo Sushi, is coming soon.\u00a0Pink Cloud Tea & More<\/a>\u00a0was located at 2107 Addison St., Berkeley<\/p>\n

Sistory Thai Kitchen<\/p>\n

04.17.26:\u00a0Yelpers report that Sistory Thai Kitchen, which\u00a0first opened in 2022,<\/a>\u00a0has closed. The website for the restaurant, which served kao soi, crab fried rice, soups, curries, salads and more, is no longer live and the phone has been disconnected. A visit to the restaurant found a not posted to the window that states, in part, \u201cWe are taking a short vacation for Thai New Year \u2026 Reopening on April 15.\u201d However, as of April 17, the restaurant was not open during regular hours and a peek inside revealed an entirely gutted dining room and no indication it would reopen soon. Follow Nosh for more updates.\u00a0Sistory Thai Kitchen was located at 1233 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley<\/p>\n

Tasty Pot<\/p>\n

04.10.26: Tasty Pot, a chain hotpot restaurant in downtown Berkeley, has closed. A Nosh reader sent us a tip that a sign on the door said it\u2019s permanently closed.\u00a0Yelp<\/a>\u00a0has also reported that the restaurant is closed.\u00a0Tasty Pot, 2115 Kittredge, St., Berkeley\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wrap n Roll<\/p>\n

04.16.26: The Pakistiani fast-casual spot on the south side of UC Berkeley campus has closed, a Nosh tipster let us know. The restaurant, which served grilled meats and veggies in wraps, rolls and plated with rice,\u00a0debuted in October 2023<\/a>.\u00a0Wrap n Roll was located at 2493 Telegraph Ave. (at Dwight Way) in Berkeley.<\/p>\n

Oakland restaurant closures<\/p>\n

The Crepe Pan<\/p>\n

04.10.26: The Piedmont Avenue restaurant was in the neighborhood for 10 years, and served many sweet and savory crepes. The location was part of the Crepevine chain until 2016, when it became independent and rebranded. In addition, they served sandwiches, pastas, and salads, omelettes, and other breakfast items.\u00a0The Crepe Pan<\/a>, 4184 Piedmont Ave., Oakland<\/p>\n

Grinders<\/p>\n

05.01.26: A local favorite sandwich spot in Oakland has closed. Grinders operated in the Montclair Village for 35 years, a tiny spot that served a variety of no-nonsense sandwiches. Owner Peter York quietly retired, according to the\u00a0East Bay Times<\/a>.\u00a0Grinders was located at 2069 Antioch Court, Oakland<\/p>\n

The Honey Baked Ham Company<\/p>\n

04.24.26:\u00a0Redditors<\/a>\u00a0shared that The Honey Baked Ham shop on Piedmont Avenue has closed, with a sign on the door that says \u201cthis location has closed.\u201d It is also no longer listed on the\u00a0national company\u2019s website<\/a>. The store was a favorite for holiday gatherings for the ham and turkey; they also served sandwiches.\u00a0The Honey Baked Ham Company<\/a>, 4364 Piedmont Ave., Oakland<\/p>\n

Ike\u2019s Love and Sandwiches<\/p>\n

04.16.26: The College Avenue location of Ike\u2019s, a local sandwich chain, has closed, several tipsters told Nosh. Ike\u2019s is known for their massive sandwiches with special sauce, and is vegetarian\/vegan and halal friendly.\u00a0Ike\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0still has other locations in Uptown Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Walnut Creek.\u00a0Ike\u2019s Love and Sandwiches<\/a>, was located at 6310 College Ave., Ste. 140 in Oakland.<\/p>\n

La Mexicana<\/p>\n

05.01.26: La Mexicana restaurant in the Fruitvale neighborhood has reportedly closed. The Bay Area institution\u00a0opened in 1932<\/a>. The sitdown restaurant was known for\u00a0handmade tortillas<\/a>\u00a0and homemade Mexican dishes.\u00a0La Mexicana<\/a>\u00a0was located at 3930 International Blvd., Oakland\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant<\/p>\n

04.10.26: The Jamaican restaurant in East Oakland closed its doors on Sunday, April 5 in this location. The restaurant is known for its savory stews, currys, jerk chicken, and patties. However, the restaurant noted in a Facebook comment that they are \u201crelocating to [Uptown] Oakland. More specifics to follow!\u201d\u00a0Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant<\/a>, 5859 Foothill Blvd., Oakland<\/p>\n

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