Photo: Craig's, West Melrose
11 new spots opened vs. 5 closed over the past 12 months. New spots are steadily filling prior empty storefronts along these blocks.
Storefront Tracker · West Melrose
Verified ground-floor storefront openings, coming-soon spots, and recent closings tracked in this neighborhood.
CoffeePer local tip: the breakfast-burrito café is taking the former Croft Alley space. Not yet publicly announced; no opening date. Sobuneh already operates nearby at 8447-B Melrose Ave (opened early 2026).
FashionOpened Sep 2026. NYC denim brand's first West Coast store.
WellnessClosed its 8463 Melrose Place boutique after outgrowing the space and relocated into a new 2,500-sq-ft flagship at 471 N Robertson Blvd in June 2026.
BakeryMelrose Place alley café closed in summer 2026; space has been backfilled by Sobuneh (Persian-Californian breakfast burritos, pastries & specialty coffee).
StorefrontOpened Jul 2026. Yohji Yamamoto × adidas: the first Y-3 store worldwide in the brand's new retail design.
FashionOpened Jun 2026. Barcelona fashion label's first Los Angeles flagship (10,000 sq ft at 8410 Melrose Ave).
FashionOpened Jun 2026. Direct-to-consumer bedroom and home furniture brand's West Coast flagship showroom at 8686 Melrose Ave.
WellnessOpened May 2026. The LA denim label's first-ever store, a gallery-like space with a pink marble "river" by artist Niki Haas.
FashionOpened May 2026. Paris-and-LA luxury eyewear brand's Melrose Place flagship boutique.
FashionFine-jewelry showroom at the corner of Melrose Ave & Melrose Place closed in Q2 2026.
FashionOpened May 2026. Men's clothing and streetwear storefront at 8451 Melrose Ave.
CoffeeOpened Apr 2026. Emily Oberg's 5,200 sq ft West Coast flagship, with a café and private pilates studio.
FashionOpened Apr 2026. The NYC menswear brand's Los Angeles flagship.
DiningLong-running West Hollywood neighborhood restaurant at 8454 Melrose Ave closed on March 29, 2026 after 24 years; ready-to-go restaurant space with patio.
CoffeeMelbourne-inspired specialty coffee and brunch café at 8535 Melrose Ave permanently closed in March 2026 after a six-year run.
CoffeeOpened Feb 2026. Walk-up breakfast burrito and specialty coffee café on West Melrose.
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The five standout spots in each category in West Melrose, verified Oct 2026.
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