Laidrey Coffee Roasters to Open New Location in Thousand Oaks

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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

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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.

Slice House Coming Soon to Ventura and Camarillo

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Slice House is coming soon to Camarillo Village Square at 2390 Las Posas Road, in the former Pizza Man Dan's. This will be the 4th Ventura County location for Slice House, following Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and this month's anticipated opening in Montalvo Square (1780 Victoria Avenue, Unit E, Ventura). For updates, follow @slicehouse_vc_la on Instagram and check www.slicehouse.com.

For pizza places in and around the Conejo Valley, visit www.bit.ly/cvpizza

Jon & Vinny's Now Open in Calabasas

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UPDATE: They opened July 27th. www.janandvinnys.com

Jon & Vinny's is currently hiring for all positions at its new location opening soon at 23538 Calabasas Road in Calabasas, across from Sagebrush Cantina. Call 818-444-6494 or visit jonandvinnys.com/jobs to apply.  Jon & Vinny’s serves California‑Italian comfort food — handmade pastas, wood‑fired pizzas, and produce‑driven dishes — in a casual, diner‑style setting. Jon & Vinny’s was founded by award-winning chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. 

La Poblana Mexican Grill Opening Another Location in Thousand Oaks at Former Chef Burger

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The former Chef Burger at 1771 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Los Feliz Drive, next to 7 Eleven) is slated to reopen as the 2nd brick and mortar location of La Poblana Mexican Grill. La Poblana's other location is at 540 N. Moorpark Road, near Wilbur, and it also operates food trailers next to Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. and in Ventura.

Before opening, they are remodeling this 600 sq ft spot to add a 140 sf ft restroom and equipment room. Stay tuned for updates at @la_poblana_mexican_grill

This historic location originally opened as Tastee Delite in 1966 until 1971. After that, it operated as Mr. G's (early 1970s), Mary's Coffee Shop (1973), Zorba's Coffee Shop (mid 70s to ~1982), and Chef Burger until early last year.

Cheesesteaks by Matū to Open on Tuesday, July 14 at The Commons at Calabasas

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Cheesesteaks by Matū opens on Tuesday, July 14 at The Commons in Calabasas. The team behind Matū and Matū Kai is bringing its 100% grass‑fed Wagyu Philly Cheesesteak — made with First Light Farms beef, a custom seeded bun, Cooper Sharp cheese, grilled onions, and a long hot pepper — to a casual walk‑up spot next to HiHo Cheeseburger. Each cheesesteak is made to order and served with house‑made chips. Located at 4799 Commons Way, Suite I. They will be open daily from 11:30am–7pm. Learn more at www.matusteak.com.