Newberry Candy to Open 2nd Location at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

Several new businesses are coming soon to The Oaks shopping mall. Newberry Candy will be opening its 2nd location on the first floor across from Hot Topic, just around the corner from the food court. Newberry Candy launched its first shop nearly 10 years ago at 3130 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd and is known for mouth-watering handmade chocolates, caramel apples, English toffee, fudge, marshmallows, and other nostalgic treats. Learn more at newberrycandy.com

Also coming soon to The Oaks, in the food court area, is BiBro, a modern Mediterranean eatery offering kabobs, bowls, wraps, salads, and more. bibrogrill.com

For updates, visit shoptheoaksmall.com.

Other businesses on the way include Little Kitchen Academy (1st floor), Pop Mart (1st floor near Starbucks), Pitter-Patter Play (top floor), and Pugilist Gym (1st floor outdoor area).

Pop Mart Now Open at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

UPDATE: NOW OPEN!

A Pop Mart store is opening this fall at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, on the lower level of the east wing between Macy’s and Lolli & Pops (across from the escalator and Starbucks). Pop Mart is a brand that began in Beijing, China in 2010 and is known for collectible figurines, plush characters, keychain collectibles, and “blind boxes” — sealed mystery boxes where you don’t know which character you’ll get until you open it.

This will be the first Pop Mart location in Ventura County. Other nearby stores include Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Century City, and Glendale. Learn more at www.popmart.com.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Thousand Oaks Grand Opening is Monday, August 10th

The grand opening of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at 400 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks is Monday, August 10th.

Grand opening highlights:

• First Customer in Line – Receive a special gift basket

• Lucky 20 Giveaway – 20 people will score Free Cane’s for a Year! (Arrive before 9AM to receive entry. Winners will be drawn at 9AM.)

• First 100 Customers (purchase required) – Get a Navy Cane’s Trucker Hat and Box Combo card

• Paw Works Adoption Center Onsite – from 8-10AM.

Learn more at www.raisingcanes.com.

Thousand Oaks location https://locations.raisingcanes.com/ca/thousand-oaks/400-n-moorpark-rd

Carrara's Now Open in Old Town Camarillo

The new Carrara's location at 2290 E. Ventura Blvd (at Arneill) in Camarillo is open in a soft opening phase, currently welcoming guests for coffee, paninis, gelato, and pastries.

Learn more at www.carraras.com

Marmalade Cafe at The Commons at Calabasas to Close Its Doors on Sunday, August 2nd

Saddened to get word earlier this week that Marmalade Cafe at The Commons at Calabasas will serve its last meal on Sunday, August 2nd. The popular eatery has operated at The Commons since 1998.

Locations in Westlake Village, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, and El Segundo remain open. www.marmaladecafe.com

Schatzi's Bakery & Cafe Now Open at the Simi Valley Town Center

Schatzi's Bakery & Cafe opened last week at the Simi Valley Town Center, located between Red Robin and California Pizza Kitchen in Unit 700. Their offerings include pastries, their special Banana Pudding (I've tried it and it's great - made with fresh bananas!), coffee drinks, matcha latte drinks, tea, and more. Their hours are currently 6:30am to 7:30pm Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays). www.schatzisbakery.com

PopUp Bagels Looks to be Coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

The storefront to the right of Sunlife Organics at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks now reads “Not famous… but known.” — the signature tagline of PopUp Bagels.

PopUp Bagels is a fast‑growing boutique bagel chain known for hot, fresh, smaller‑format bagels, its “grip, rip, and dip” eating style, and a rotating lineup of creative schmears. The brand continues to expand and is also opening a Studio City location soon at 12184 Ventura Blvd.

There’s no mention yet of a Thousand Oaks location on their social media or on their website yet…but stay tuned.

Laidrey Coffee Roasters to Open New Location in Thousand Oaks

Laidrey Coffee Roasters announced today that its 4th location will be in the City of Thousand Oaks at a location you can see on their IG page at @laidreycoffeeroasters (specific address wasn't mentioned, but one of you sleuths may be able to figure it out).

This will be Laidrey's 2nd location in the Conejo Valley - their Agoura Hills location opened last April at 5021 Kanan Road (across from IHOP). They are known for their specialty, organic, small-batch roasted coffee, pastries, and curated coffee products.

Timing of the new location TBA - likely late 2026 or early 2027.

Learn more about Laidrey at www.laidrey.com.

Coffee places in and around the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.

Cotti Coffee Coming Soon to Newbury Park

Cotti Coffee is coming to The Village at Newbury Park, located at 1025 Broadbeck Drive, Suite D, sandwiched (so to speak) between Subway and the Verizon Store). Sign says they are accepting applications at hr_la@cotticoffee.com.

For those unfamiliar with them, Cotti Coffee is a Chinese multinational coffee chain that has grown into the fourth-largest coffee brand in the world. Founded in August 2022, the brand already has over 18,000 stores across 28 countries and is now rapidly expanding into California. They brew 100% Arabica beans and focus on lattes, fresh fruit and tea drinks, matcha, frappes, and light snacks. mobile.us.cotticoffee.global

This new location is approximately 400 feet away from a Starbucks Drive-Thru, and a short walk across the street from Conejo Coffee and Makenna Koffee, not to mention a short stroll to the Starbucks inside Target.

For coffee places in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.