Sipeos Café & Bar, within Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza, is redefining the social scene with a unique offering that appeals to modern tastes. For those seeking deliciously crafted beverages, without the heavy-handed buzz of alcohol, this Mediterranean-inspired venue delivers. The menu features a thoughtfully curated selection of non-alcoholic and low-ABV cocktails, from the zesty Cosmopolita-No to the smoky Modest Adonis, each offering a balanced blend of unique flavors to satisfy any cocktail lover. (The menu also features a selection of traditional wines and beers, ensuring something for everyone.) Paired with a Mediterranean menu of mezze platters and pinsas, Sipeos offers a casually luxe dining experience where guests can enjoy a leisurely meal and tipple without the need to designate a driver.

Sipeos Café & Bar's Pica Pica NA cocktail

Sipeos Café & Bar's Espresso Marti-No low ABV cocktail

The shift toward lower-alcohol and alcohol-free options seems not just a passing trend but a reflection of broader cultural shifts. In recent years, consumers are more aware of the impact of alcohol on both physical health and mental clarity. As a result, there is a surge in demand for sophisticated beverages that don't come with the weighty aftereffects of traditional cocktails. The movement aligns with a larger push for wellness and mindful consumption—a preference for drinks that not only taste good but also serve a deeper purpose, contributing to overall well-being. Sipeos Café & Bar has tapped into this shift by offering an experience where the focus is on flavor and creativity, without the need for alcohol to be the centerpiece.

Founders Dhruma and Hetal Shah were already ahead of the game with their Sipeos.com e-commerce site dedicated to elevating and raising visibility to the non-alcoholic (NA) beverage experience. They initiated the site when they themselves decided to go alcohol-free. Despite supportive social settings with family and friends, they couldn’t shake the feeling of exclusion. Always relegated to water or overly sugary mocktails, they longed for something more celebratory, without alcohol. Thus, they founded Sipeos.com. As pioneers in the NA adult beverage landscape, they continue to offer via their website a curated selection of premium, alcohol-free, sophisticated, and flavorful drinks designed to inspire and delight, and that cater to all preferences. And with their brick and mortar Sipeos Café & Bar, they bring their vision to elegant life. 

Guests have the option between dining and imbibing in the neutral-hued interior or al fresco, on the front patio

The neutral-hued interior with its long bar, banquette-lined wall, and high ceiling is sophisticated and welcoming. A front patio that looks out on vibrant Broadway Plaza allows for al fresco dining and people watching. It’s an ideal spot for a refreshing shopping respite, a quick nibble, or a full meal. In addition to its long list of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, Low ABV Cocktails, Non-Alc Wines, Non-Alc Beers, and traditional wines and beers, guests will find mezze platters with Mediterranean dips such as Tuscan White Bean Hummus, Whipped Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Romescu; seasonal salads (The Fennel and Citrus with avocado was particularly delicious) and flatbread Pinsas such as Smoky Margarita, Pesto Eggplant and Shawarma Spiced Cauliflower. Roasted Skewer Plates include an Impossible Kefta with Impossible beef and Moroccan spices, and a Cauliflower Shawarma. And yes, the menu is vegetarian, though carnivores will find themselves more than satiated with the exotic flavors.  

Sipeos Café & Bar serves a selection of fresh mezze platters, pinsas, and salads

Soft serve for dessert, anyone?

As the public seeks new ways to enjoy socializing, Sipeos provides an answer. Their menu is a testament to the evolving desires of today’s discerning diners: those who want a celebratory atmosphere, delicious flavors, and options that cater to diverse lifestyles. With its vibrant drinks and lighthearted approach to Mediterranean fare, Sipeos Café and Bar is proving that the future of dining and drinking can be as spirited as ever—without the hangover.

Sipeos Café & Bar, Broadway Plaza, 126 Broadway Lane, Walnut Creek, CA

Photos by Hardy Wilson