Sacramento's Pangaea Bier Café to Close by March

Owners cite inability to reach agreement with landlord as reason for impending closure.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Pangaea Bier Café, a prominent Sacramento restaurant known for its craft beer selection and award-winning burgers, has announced plans to close its doors by March 19th. The owners cited an inability to come to an agreement with the restaurant's current landlord as the reason for the impending closure.

Why it matters

Pangaea Bier Café has been a fixture in Sacramento's food and craft beer scene since 2008, helping to shape the city's culinary identity. Its closure marks the end of an era and raises questions about the challenges facing independent restaurants in the face of rising costs and changing real estate dynamics.

The details

In a statement, the owners of Pangaea Bier Café said they were unable to reach a long-term agreement with the restaurant's landlord, leading to the decision to close the establishment. Despite the planned closure, the owners left open the possibility of finding a new location for the restaurant somewhere else in the city.

  • Pangaea Bier Café has been open along Franklin Boulevard since 2008.
  • The owners announced the planned closure on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • The restaurant is set to close its doors by March 19, 2026.

The players

Pangaea Bier Café

A prominent Sacramento restaurant known for its craft beer selection and award-winning burgers, which has been a fixture in the city's food and craft beer scene since 2008.

Pangaea's owners

The owners of Pangaea Bier Café, who announced the restaurant's impending closure due to an inability to reach a long-term agreement with the landlord.

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What they’re saying

“We've shared truly incredible experiences in this building—helping shape craft beer culture, contributing to the growth of Sacramento's food scene, and most importantly, connecting an amazing community of people who made this place feel like home.”

— Pangaea's owners (cbsnews.com)

“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, those conversations did not result in a path forward that allows us to continue operating here long-term.”

— Pangaea's owners (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The owners left open the possibility of finding a new location for Pangaea Bier Café somewhere else in Sacramento.

The takeaway

The closure of Pangaea Bier Café, a beloved and influential part of Sacramento's food and craft beer scene, highlights the challenges facing independent restaurants in the face of rising costs and changing real estate dynamics. It serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses and the role they play in shaping a city's cultural identity.