Philz Coffee Could Open This Fall In San Ramon

SAN RAMON, CA — Bay Area favorite Philz Coffee said construction is underway at the coffee chain's first Tri-Valley store and it hopes to begin serving customers at City Center Bishop Ranch this fall.

Philz Coffee will be located on the southeast corner of the center, next to Pottery Barn Kids.

"As with all construction, timelines may shift, but we are confident we'll have a new store to share with the great San Ramon area in the later half of this year," Philz Marketing Associate Bela Growden said in an email.

The company is excited to move into the City Center Bishop Ranch location, she said.

The "the handmade, one cup at a time, coffee shop" first announced its plans to take over the new location in January. Philz Coffee has more than 50 locations in California; the Washington, DC, Metro Area; and most recently, in Chicago.

Philz offers more than 12 customized blends made from coffee beans sourced from around the world. Baristas grind beans for each cup of coffee served and customizes beverages to customers' liking.

"There isn't a resident in the Bay Area who hasn't heard of Philz Coffee," said Alexander Mehran Jr., president and chief executive officer of Sunset Development Company, City Center's owner and operator. "The quality speaks for itself."

Patch Editor Toni McAllister contributed to this report.