LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – Nearly a year after we first broke the news that Craft & Fire would bring its 30‑tap beer bar and wood‑fired pizzas to Lafayette’s Plaza Center, visible progress is finally underway at the site tucked behind Whole Foods.
Fresh signage—and an official timeline
A new poster now mounted on the storefront promises “Opening Spring 2025.” The sign doubles down on the concept that originally excited beer lovers and families alike: three dozen rotating taps pouring craft beer, sours, ciders, hard seltzer, plus a short list of bottled wine and bubbly. Below the tap list, a photo of a classic red‑sauce pie confirms that artisan pizza remains a core part of the menu.
What’s happening on site
I visited this week and saw the façade clad in alternating black and natural cedar planks, while planters and fresh paint have begun to brighten the breezeway leading to the front door. Interior work remains in progress, but the presence of tradespeople during business hours suggests the build‑out is in its final phase.
From summer 2024 to spring 2025
When we first reported on Craft & Fire last July, owners projected a summer 2024 debut. Construction delays pushed that target into winter, and our February follow‑up noted the opening had slipped again. With the new signage, the team appears confident a launch is imminent—just in time for peak patio‑weather season.
What’s next
According to the company’s website and Instagram feed, Craft & Fire will announce a grand‑opening date—and, presumably, founding‑member specials—once final inspections are complete. We’ll keep readers posted as soon as those details are released.
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