Retail and Restaurant Opportunities in East Dublin
It was recently reported that Dublin is ranked number one in terms of projected population growth through 2035. Experts are estimating that Dublin will grow by 69% between now and 2035 – with most of the growth occurring in east Dublin. Projects like Fallon Village, Grafton Plaza, Sorrento East, and Wallis Ranch will attract thousands of new families to east Dublin – families that will need a full array of restaurants and shops to complement their lifestyles.
To prepare for the exponential population growth and to meet existing demand, it is beneficial to think about which restaurants and retail shops we would like to have in east Dublin:
- Gas Station - wouldn’t Fallon Gateway would be an ideal location for a gas station right on the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Fallon Road?
- Italian or Italian-esque – how about a Maggiano’s or Old Spaghetti Factory at the former Stacey’s at Waterford location?
- High-end Steakhouse – a Morton’s or Ruth’s Chris could be a perfect addition to the Promenade.
- Whole Foods – hopefully we’ll see a Whole Foods at the Green on Park Place by 2011.
- Specialty Retail – which kinds of stores would the residents of today and tomorrow be drawn to at Grafton Station, the Promenade, the Green on Park Place, and Fallon Gateway?
What are some other restaurant and retail ideas for east Dublin? The Around Dublin team would love to hear your feedback!
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7:32 AM on October 5th, 2009
I really think a gas station at fallon would be great. I hate having to cross over to pleasanton to go to the shell. I think the Target at Fallon would also be good. At the Green, I am hoping that Crate and Barrel would be interested. I am surprised that a Tully’s or some type of coffee shop is not opened at Grafton. I think they would get a lot of business. There are so many families in Dublin Ranch that I think any type of family restaraunt would do well at Grafton or the Promenade.
5:33 PM on October 6th, 2009
I second the Crate and Barrel comment. There is not one in the near vicinity and it is a great store. I am also really looking forward to Whole Foods…
Old Spaghetti Factory at Waterford would be awesome!
10:36 AM on October 5th, 2009
I see mention of the Old Spaghetti Factory, that would be awesome. We need more places like Olive Garden, Sizzler, Home Town Buffet as after eating at all the ethnic places, our Caucasian family is craving foods we are more accustomed too. We end up driving to Fremont, Hayward, Concord every weekend to get what we want.
10:20 PM on October 7th, 2009
Are you kidding? Home Town Buffet?!?! That’s not the kind of eatery I want to see here! Much rather see a Buca di Beppo or Maggianos over Olive Garden…. and a Morton’s or Ruth Chris over Sizzler. Let’s keep East Dublin “High End”. Nice boutique style shops and high end stores, nice eating establishment and no fast food! All this will keep our home values high and our schools at the top!
11:32 AM on October 5th, 2009
You drive to Fremont, Concord, etc to eat at Olive Garden, Sizzler and Home Town Buffet??? Now I’ve seen/read it all… Amazing–
Personally, I’d rather not see those places come out here. I’d rather see Maggiano’s, McCovey’s, Left Bank, Blowfish Sushi, PizzaMyHeart, Yankee Pier, Wahoo’s fish tacos, etc..
11:34 AM on October 5th, 2009
I would love to see a high-end steak house come to East Dublin.. I’m thinking Flemings, Morton’s, Capital Grill or similar–
11:44 AM on October 5th, 2009
Round Table Pizza, where for art thou?
Also, would love to see Cheesesteak Shop, Chipotle’s, Wienerschnitzel (yeah, you read that right!).
12:48 PM on October 5th, 2009
I would love to have a Buca di Beppo here.
1:22 PM on October 5th, 2009
Olive Garden please!!!!!!
1:41 PM on October 5th, 2009
Blockbuster at Waterford is closing by end of the month. That is definitely not good for Dublin commercial real estate.
2:45 PM on October 5th, 2009
Really? I haven’t seen any sign of a pending closure, though I know Blockbuster is planning to close many stores in the next few months.
2:28 PM on October 5th, 2009
Instead of big name chains some good local restaurants, and shops that can create a unique Dublin experience would be great.
8:03 AM on October 6th, 2009
I completely agree with this comment. Come on Dublin folks! Do we really want to stack one Fudrucker’s upon one TGI Friday’s upon one Hometown Buffet after another?? If we go in that direction the end result will be that we will be indistinguishable from every other faceless suburb in the Bay Area.
3:51 PM on October 5th, 2009
My picks:
1. A gas station at Dublin and Tassajara.
2. A Starbucks in Grafton or the Promenade.
3. A really yummy family-owned, high-end bakery. Or Teacake Bake Shop.
4. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
5. A fine dining restaurant with fresh, seasonal fare.
4:24 PM on October 5th, 2009
It seems most of the people in East Dublin want to have a gas station one way or the other:-)
5:11 PM on October 5th, 2009
didn’t they just open up a new pizza/pasta place in the trader joe plaza? also, a gas station on tassajara would be nice.
6:22 PM on October 5th, 2009
I would love to see a Rubios Fresh Mexican Grill, a California Fish Grill, and a Baja Fish (not Fresh).
Sprinkles Cupcakes! Yummy! It would be nice to have one in Dublin. Also, a Drive thru Starbucks would be very convenient. I am sure I will think of more later.
12:10 AM on October 8th, 2009
Yes, Rubios is a great idea. My kids love that place…and so I.
9:10 PM on October 5th, 2009
Gas station(s) definitely!!
Post office or at least some drive-up U.S. mailboxes (where are they all in Dublin anyway??)
Another breakfast/bagel store (Bagel Street Cafe is always too busy, indicating the need for another similar cafe)
Starbucks or similar
12:45 AM on October 6th, 2009
With the US Postal Service cutting offices nationwide, there is no way they’re going to open a second Dublin location.
10:00 PM on October 5th, 2009
Anything with outdoor seating, day and night. That will make the commercial spaces so inviting. B-Dubs patio could be so happening if it wasn’t hidden in a corner.
10:40 PM on October 5th, 2009
my 2c. . . .
I would love to have the following in order of my preference:
K&L Wines
Houston’s
Crate & Barrel / Room & Board
REI
Tully’s
Ok, hate to admit it, but a Chick Fil A would just be awesome as fast food option!
2:58 PM on October 6th, 2009
To bring in more business for the East Dublin area, the city should bring similar retailers as Santana Row. High end stores and restaurants attract the crowds.
11:01 PM on October 6th, 2009
Yoga. We need a yoga studio or Bar Method
10:12 PM on October 7th, 2009
I’d like to see a Walgreens or Rite Aid. NOT CVS.
Or….Sonic!!
10:50 AM on October 8th, 2009
why would you need a rite-aid or walgreens when you have a target opening? target is so much better.
6:09 AM on October 8th, 2009
I think we need more boutique “chain” restaurants in east dublin. The failure of Stacy’s is proof that smaller less funded restaurants can make it, and lets face it…who wants to dine overlooking tassajara…dining should be a more intimate experience….
I would love to see more restaurants in areas that are focuses on pedestrian traffic and not cars…never really enjoy sitting outside and choking in the exhaust…..see tomatina as an example. We live 500 yards from tomatina but did not enjoy the noise while dining out.
also would be great to have a couple of places that could provide some evening music….Livermore downtown has done a really nice job….close off the streets some evenings and tons of people walking aound…shopping, listening to music. there is not a place is dublin to just hang out.
Here is an example of what east dublin could incorporate…..this was a fun place to visit….the Apple store was packed and we hung out for several hours…eating and shopping.
http://www.bridgeport-village.com/
6:10 AM on October 8th, 2009
In above post…i meant small restaurant chains like stacys often CANNOT make it.
2:06 PM on October 8th, 2009
I would prefer an Il Fornaio at the old Stacey’s location. I don’t understand the need for a Spaghetti Factory as we already have lower-end Italian restaurants such as Macaroni Grill, Tomatina’s, and Frankie Johnny & Luigi’s. Rubio’s, Ruth’s Chris, Pasta Pomodoro, and another breakfast-type of eatery such as a Noah’s would be nice additions in East Dublin. An upscale brew house (similar to StealHead in Burlingame) would be great.
I agree that a Crate & Barrel, REI (which is believe is coming to the Green), and an Apple Store would be perfect in East Dublin.
4:07 PM on October 8th, 2009
While I love both, I can’t imagine Crate & Barrel or Apple coming to Dublin, when each have locations nearby. Crate & Barrel in Walnut Creek, and Apple in Pleasanton and Walnut Creek. These are not the type of stores that open up locations in close proximity. Their markets are sustained with regional stores.
4:53 PM on October 8th, 2009
I would agree with you regarding the Apple Store. However, in the East Bay, Crate & Barrel only has a presence in Walnut Creek and Berkeley. Notice their store map in the Bay Area, specifically on the peninsula. I realize the peninsula has a greater population density than here and that would warrant more stores in closer proximity. A store in Dublin would serve the tri-valley area, Tracy to the East, areas in Antioch & Brentwood (using Vasco), and maybe as far west as Hayward.
4:59 PM on October 8th, 2009
Dublin should follow a model similar to Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek has a nice combination of big name chain stores intertwined with smaller boutique shops. With the outdoor shopping and eateries, it’s a very attractive place to visit and shop at.
12:51 AM on October 10th, 2009
How about a Pasta Pomodoro? YUMM.
They should definitely stick with higher-end dining, to reflect the surrounding neighborhoods.
How about a Target? Whole Foods would be nice, weren’t they thinking of building a Kaiser on the corner of Dublin/Tassjara?
I can’t wait till the promenade is built, hopefully it’ll make our units skyrocket$$!! (Just like Santana Row’s homes) YEAH BABY!!!!
4:53 AM on October 10th, 2009
Hi Anonymous – Kaiser is planning to build their facility along Dublin Boulevard in between Carnmore Place and Lockhart Street (next to Grafton Plaza). The current target is to open in 2015:
http://www.arounddublinblog.com/2008/03/kaiser-property-development-information/
Thx, John Z.
3:18 AM on November 7th, 2009
That prediction for 2035 is definitely surprising!