Chipotle opens new location in Oakley with “Chipotlane” drive-thru

Second in East County with feature; the restaurant is hiring

By Mohit Patel

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Oakley today, Thursday, November 6, 2025. The restaurant features the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to conveniently pick up digital orders without leaving their cars.

It’s the second location in East County with the feature. The first to have it is in Brentwood’s location on Brentwood Blvd.

Stop in today and meet Executive General Manager Ulises Montalban and his crew.

Top things to know:

• Location: 990 Laurel Road 1E, Oakley, CA 94561
• Hours: Open every day 10:45 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• NEW MENU ITEM: Oakley guests can try the brand’s newest protein Carne Asada and newest sauce Red Chimichurri for a limited time.
• Chipotle U Rewards: College students will score 1,000 bonus points upon enrolling in Chipotle U Rewards and earn 20% more points on every purchase, resulting in free Chipotle fast. This new program is designed for college students, bringing more value to Gen Z than ever before. College students can enroll in Chipotle U Rewards starting today at chipotle.com/chipotle-u-rewards.
• Build-Your-Own Chipotle: Oakley guests can order this fast, easy, stress-free option to bring the customizable Chipotle experience to their homes. The new offering serves four to six people and guests can enjoy $10 off their first “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” order with code TRYBYOC* through the end of the year.

Is the restaurant hiring?

• Yes, Chipotle is hiring at the Oakley location and across the U.S.
• There are approximately 30 jobs per location, with competitive benefits, including:
  • A crew bonus with the opportunity to earn an extra month’s worth of pay each year
  • A debt-free college degree program; and English as a second language
  • Access to mental healthcare for employees and their families.
  • Find more at chipotle.com/careers.

Oakley residents can easily set up fundraisers through Chipotle to benefit local causes.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.