masonry (URM) buildings, and thus
requiring structural improvements
for public safety. Many buildings and
store fronts were left vacant during
the safety upgrade process and the
overall vibe and energy in down-
town languished.
In recent years, with support of
City Council and the help of our
concerned residents, dedicated
property owners, and determined
business community, downtown
Gilroy is once again seeing a swell
of economic development activity.
Thanks to the commitment of our
downtown property owners, where
35 URM buildings were originally
identified in the heart of down-
town, there are now only eight.
Of those eight, five are scheduled
for completion of upgrades within
the year. And with more build-
ings and spaces available, Gilroy’s
downtown appeal is on the rise.
Four new businesses have recently
opened including Golden State
Brewery, Ivori, Capos, and Promised
Land Brewery. At least seven more
new tenants are preparing to join
the downtown including bakeries,
breweries, restaurants and more.
Thanks to the dedication of our
business community, our downtown
also boasts a large array of activities
and events throughout the year
including parades, wine strolls, side-
walk sales, and the summer music
series, Downtown Live.
So come on over and check out
Gilroy’s Historic Downtown Corridor;
visit one of our new restaurants,
breweries, or businesses and join with
members of our community in cel-
ebrating Gilroy and the people who
make it a great place to live and work.
Downtown Gilroy is waiting for you.
1 Capos 7588 Monterey Road
Now Open: A restaurant, night club, and event center with plans to
bring music, comedy shows, film festivals, and live sporting events
to the downtown.
2 California Eye Surgeons 7562 Monterey Road
3 Golden State Brewery 7560 Monterey Road
Now Open: Golden State Brew and Grill, features the first-ever
downtown parklet, and recently underwent renovations to expand
the pub experience with a restaurant.
4 The Old Gilroy Bank 7529 Monterey Road
Coming Soon: Plans for a new restaurant at the Old Bank location
include a family-operated upscale American-style diner containing
an outdoor patio and a classic wood-fired pizza oven.
5 Vines and Pints 7511 Monterey Road
Coming Soon: Plans for Vines and Pints include a cool Italian décor
with a rotating menu of Italian favorites.
6 Ivori 7490 Monterey Road
Now Open: A boutique containing a selection of contemporary
women’s clothing, shoes and home decor.
7 Promised Land Brewing Company 7419 Monterey Road
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Coming Soon: California Eye Surgeons will be an eye care prac-
tice serving clients from newborn to elderly patients.
Now Open: A fresh, local, craft beer, tap room and brewery.
The Halls Building 7401 Monterey Road
Coming Soon: Plans for the Halls Building include an upscale
restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
9 Lonely Oak Brewpub and Pizzeria 7373 Monterey Road
10 The Neon Exchange 7365 Monterey Road
11 Sumano’s Bakery 7050 Monterey Road
12 Milo’s Meat Shop 6945 Monterey Road
Coming Soon: Plans for Milo’s Meat Shop include offering a
diverse selection of excellent quality meat to our diverse community.
13 Cinelux Theater 6851 Monterey Road
Coming Soon: Plans for Lonely Oak Brewpub and Pizzeria include
craft beer and brick oven pizza.
Coming Soon: Plans for the Neon Exchange include collaborative
spaces, co-working spaces, and shared office spaces.
Coming Soon: Relocating from Watsonville, Sumano’s Bakery
specializes in fresh loaves, buns and baguettes and will include a
bakery storefront.
Coming Soon: Plans for Cinelux Theater include a remodel of the
existing space including an expanded lobby, café and lounge,
reclining seats, updated décor, and two premium format
wall-to-wall screens.
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
june/july 2019
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