Do you have an idea to bring new energy to San Francisco?
Vacant to Vibrant supports small businesses, artists and cultural organization to activate previously vacant storefronts in downtown San Francisco.
Applications are now open!
Public Glass, 2024 pop-up
Koolfi Creamery, 2024 pop-up
Rosalind Bakery, 2023 pop-up
Transforming Vacant storefronts into Vibrant businesses
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Hungry Crumbs, 215 Fremont Street, Suite 5B
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What is Vacant to Vibrant?
Vacant to Vibrant transforms downtown San Francisco vacancies into vibrant communities, shaped by local participation.
Pop-Ups
Check out the wide-ranging pop-up businesses we’ve hosted since our launch.
Current Pop-Up
Long-Term Lease
Past Pop-Up
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303 2nd St., Suite N102
Paper Son Coffee, named after their founder's family (and so many others in San Francisco) immigrated to the US , serves locally roasted coffee – nailing the classic drinks and offering adventurous Asian American-inspired flavor profiles.
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50 Fremont St., Suite 125
Koolfi Creamery creates Indian-inspired ice creams with fresh, local California Straus dairy. They are a queer and immigrant women-owned business that operates a shop in San Leandro and a pint wholesaling operation.
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215 Fremont St., Suite 5B
Hungry Crumbs is a a unique cookie concept that combines classic and contemporary flavors. The menu includes unique selections such as Ube Cookies and Balava Dough Cookies, tailored to appeal to both traditionalists and adventurous eaters.
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Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 4104
Drawing inspiration from traditional Senegalese recipes, Teranga utilizes African superfood ingredients to create new experiences as well as reintroduce old classics.
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One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1113
Devil’s Teeth is a San Francisco based bakery with a dedicated following for their breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods.
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Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 4504
Rosalind Bakery's mission is to create exceptional naturally leavened breads and croissants. They partner with farmers in Half Moon Bay and Pescadero to bring real farm-to-table food to their community.
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220 O'Farrell St.
Taylor Jay combines luxury, sustainability, and inclusivity, offering versatile pieces designed for every woman and every occasion. From locally sourced eco-friendly materials to adaptable sizes and timeless styles, Taylor Jay’s commitment to elevated comfort and environmental consciousness has earned her a loyal following across the Bay Area and beyond.
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236 Powell St.
Known for its vibrant, artist-designed textiles and size-inclusive, California-made garments, Nooworks brings playful, feel-good fashion to the heart of Union Square. As a brand, Nooworks champions creativity, sustainability, and community in everything they do.
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232 O’Farrell St.
The popular taqueria, founded by local chef Miguel Escobedo, specializes in Mexico City-style al pastor and brings bold, authentic flavors to one of the city’s most high-traffic corridors.
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215 Fremont St., Suite 1
Craftivity is a hands-on arts and crafts studio specializing in unique team-building experiences and creative group events across the Bay Area. Craftivity offers joyful, customized workshops for groups of all sizes to help people reconnect through the power of creativity.
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201 Jackson St.
With an unwavering commitment to curating captivating exhibitions, immersive pop-up events, and art-centric programming, GCS endeavors to elevate art communities while fostering meaningful relationships between artists and their audiences.More →
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220 Montgomery St., Suite 100
KALW is rooted in the Bay Area and inspired by the world. They create and curate programming that is informative, innovative, inclusive, and entertaining. They nurture new and underrepresented voices with the goal of engaging the individual and strengthen the connections between us.
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A Program by SF New Deal
SF New Deal is a San Francisco nonprofit that strengthens neighborhoods by making it easier for under-resourced small business owners to succeed. Through diverse programs, SF New Deal has disbursed more than $50 million to more than 1,600 local businesses.
Applications are now open!
Share your vision and be part of building a vibrant, new downtown from the ground up.
Whack! Donuts, 2023 pop-up
Paper Son Coffee, 2024 pop-up