Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Walnut Creek
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Lottie's Creamery
House-made, seasonal flavors posted daily with sundaes and floats.
Notable Picks
8.5
Small-batch creamery making ice cream, sorbets, and sundaes in-house with rotating, from-scratch flavors. Lines move quickly; the waffle cones and seasonal pints are worth the wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip, Honey Lavender, Vanilla Salted Almond Toffee
What makes it special: House-made, seasonal flavors posted daily with sundaes and floats.
8.4
Bay Area’s mochi specialists turn out chewy butter mochi donuts with seasonal glazes alongside their famed Mochi Muffins. Lines are steady for colorful, gluten-free treats that travel well and pair with matcha lattes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter Mochi Donut — Matcha White Chocolate, Ube Coconut Mochi Donut, Strawberries & Cream Mochi Donut
What makes it special: Chewy butter mochi donuts with rotating, vibrant flavors.
8.3
Plant-based scoop shop serving cashew-milk ice cream in classic and seasonal flavors with a rich, dairy-free texture. Downtown location makes it an easy stop for pints, cones, and flights after dinner on Locust.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cool Mint Chip, Chocolate Orange Chip, Cold Brew Coffee
What makes it special: All-organic, dairy-free cashew-milk ice cream with inventive flavors.
#4
LITA
8.3
Modern Latin-Caribbean restaurant brings Miami's diverse art scene to downtown Walnut Creek with vibrant interiors and bold flavors. The oxtail tacos and jerk chicken showcase Caribbean traditions while the cocktail program features tropical creations like the Chica-LITA flight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Tacos, Jerk Chicken, Ceviche Trio
What makes it special: Miami-inspired Caribbean vibes in downtown Walnut Creek
8.1
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Weekend mochi donuts share the stage with boba at this Plaza Escuela spot. Flavors skew fun—think churro, black sesame, and strawberry shortcake—made in limited batches Friday to Sunday.
Must-Try Dishes:
Churro Mochi Donut, Black Sesame Mochi Donut, Strawberry Shortcake Mochi Donut
What makes it special: Limited-run mochi donuts drop Fri–Sun alongside boba.
Worthy Picks
#6
Tiki Tom’s
7.8
Ohana-owned tiki bar that flips to 21+ late-night vibes with a compact island-inspired menu. Strong classics and kitschy decor make it a fun post-dinner stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp skewers, Spam musubi, Kalua pork tacos
What makes it special: Tiki cocktails with a late-night small-bites menu and lively room.
7.7
Taiwanese tea café offering mochi donuts by the trio with rotating glazes. It’s an easy downtown stop for a quick box to go plus a milk tea.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Mochi Donut, Pandan Mochi Donut, Mochi Donut Trio (mix-and-match)
What makes it special: Grab-and-go mochi donuts paired with classic milk teas.
#8
Marvel Cake
7.6
Design-forward patisserie specializing in custom cakes, glossy tarts, and croissants. A quieter side-street stop for special-occasion sweets and coffee near Broadway Plaza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spiral croissant, Mango tart, Red velvet cupcake
What makes it special: Pastry case leans artistic with sleek tarts and couture cakes.