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Original Joe’s Walnut Creek Temporarily Closes After Overnight Kitchen Fire

The new East Bay location has no reopening date after fire officials cited wall, electrical and attic damage.

Pedestrians walk past the new Original Joe’s on Monday August, 11, 2025, in Walnut Creek, Calif. A kitchen fire Monday forced the restaurant to close down temporarily four days after its grand opening. 
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Overview

  • Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews responded at 12:08 a.m. Monday.
  • Staff members were evacuated from the building and no injuries were reported.
  • A back room wall sustained extensive damage along with some electrical and attic damage, according to the fire department.
  • Original Joe’s said it will share updates and reopen as quickly as possible, but it did not provide a relaunch date.
  • The Walnut Creek restaurant opened Thursday with a 10,000-square-foot, 300-seat space at 1300 S. Main St., joining locations in San Francisco and Daly City.