Oakland Eats: Closures and Comebacks | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Sweet treats and savory bites are vanishing from Oakland’s streets — Dessert N Spice, Lounge Chinatown, Pa’s Papa, and Pucquio are all closing, but don’t worry, the food scene’s got new moves: Berkeley Bagels is stepping in at the former Dessert N Spice spot, New King Kitchen’s taking over Lounge Chinatown, Itsumo’s replacing Pa’s Papa, and Pucquio’s final day is July 31st. Change is constant, but the flavors? They’re always evolving — and never truly gone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…