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Tadaima’s Inner Sunset location at 1248 9th Ave was broken into last week for the second time since its opening in February.
The first break-in at the Japanese sando and matcha spot was on April 25, when thieves smashed the storefront’s glass door and stole the safe and cash register. Last week, thieves shattered the door again and (once again) stole the safe and the register.
“We’re just trying to figure out what to do,” an owner, J.L., said. “Probably, we are getting a better security system, like an alarm system, because replacing the glass doors is not cheap either.”
J.L. said there was less cash in the safe the second time because of the first experience. In the meantime, she added, they’ve decided not to accept cash payments.
According to the city’s police code, brick-and-mortar shops have to accept cash, but some merchants have decided to flout the law, and Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Matt Dorsey have proposed repealing it.
Police had found the first suspect and are currently investigating whether or not this second break-in was done by the same group of people, according to the owner.
Through both break-ins, J.L. said there’s been an outpouring of support from the community both online and in person.
Willow on the Green at 1327 B Ninth Ave. near Irving Street sold its last piece of cheese on May 2 and the last of its wine on May 3. But that’s not the last you’ll see of them.
The British-centric cheese shop is closing due to a series of changes in the neighborhood, its owner, Alex J. Sinclair, said.
Specifically, Sinclair said, the closure of a UCSF research center and the JFK Drive shutdown brought fewer Richmond District residents to the Sunset. He also opened the shop in 2021 to fill a void for those feeling homesick for the United Kingdom during the pandemic, but now it’s much easier for Anglophiles to get from San Francisco to the UK, and much more expensive to import cheese and everything else from the UK to the United States.
Photo by Rosina Boehm on June 15, 2026.
Sinclair won’t say quite yet what’s next. “I’m going to keep that one to my chest,” Sinclair said. “There are a number of projects. I’m actually pretty busy right now.”
Then he proceeded to let Mission Local in on a few of them. Sinclair is what they call a first chieftain of the Caledonian Club, which runs the Highland Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. He also works with the British Benevolent Society, among a few other foundations.
Sinclair is, he said, going to keep selling cheese. He said many people didn’t realize that Willow on the Green was a regular vendor for fairs, picnics, galas and concerts, which he said he focused on in the last year of the shop.
“One thing I can say is that I’ve always seen an opportunity to try new things,” Sinclair said. “We have no idea what it could be, but we know it would probably be a fun thing.”
Sinclair thanks everyone in the neighborhood, particularly everyone who tolerated the bagpipes. He still lives on the block and doesn’t plan to leave the Inner Sunset anytime soon.
Welcome Coffee & Goods at 425 Taraval St hopes to open the first or second week in July, its owner wrote. An espresso machine is up, and it seems quite cozy inside when I peered in.
They also wrote in an Instagram post that “Your new favorite neighborhood spot is almost ready.” Its location along the L Taraval could make it a great location to grab some caffeine on your way into (or out of) the city.
Previously on Sunset Buzz:
Subscribers to our Sunset newsletter will know some of this already (You can subscribe to the Sunset newsletter here), but I wanted to spread the wealth (and a few updates) on a few more official openings we previously reported on.
Maggie & Mac’s at 1326 9th Ave officially opened on June 5. In its first two weeks, its owner and “de facto” general manager, Scott Morton, said it’s been “nuts” and that he has yet to find a limit to the neighborhood’s desire for French dip sandwiches, which keep running out.
“I describe it as like drinking out of a fire hose,” Morton said. “It’s a lot at once to take in. But the good thing about drinking out of a fire hose is that, you know, it keeps you hydrated.”
Jandii, a new cafe at 1100 Taraval St., had its soft opening on Tuesday. There are only three things on the menu — scones, matcha, and coffee. The space is bright and airy, and the jazz is extremely soft.
Marcel’s Cafe is “taking a short pause,” according to a sign posted on their door. The cafe had opened in late September at 1101 Taraval St.
Don’t worry, though. The sign on the storefront said Marcel’s is “preparing something even more beautiful” and that customers should stay tuned on their Instagram, @marcelcafe1101.
CSK Kitchen, which sells grab-and-go onigiri, bento boxes, sandos, and more at the location at 420 Judah St, opened on June 6 and has already added a bench so that more customers can relax.
The owner, Chika Kuramoto, wants to provide authentic, reasonably priced Japanese food, she said. “My concept is you need to be healthy. You have to have a healthy body and a healthy mind,” Kuramoto said. “I hope my food is gonna help to just ease your day.”
Before opening the storefront, Kuramoto sold CSK Kitchen goods at Sakura, a Japanese grocery store she also owns. In addition, Kuramoto added, she will still be catering anything from birthday parties to weddings to preschoolers’ lunches.
