New Grocery Store to Open in Former Philz Coffee Spot on 24th St.

The new market will offer organic, Mexican, and Arabic groceries, according to a construction worker.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A new grocery store called La Rancho is set to open in the former Philz Coffee space on 24th and Folsom Streets in San Francisco's Mission District. The storefront has been vacant since the Philz flagship cafe closed in October 2023 after 20 years. Little is known about the new grocery store, but a construction worker on site said it will have a selection of organic, Mexican, Western, and Arabic groceries.

Why it matters

The opening of a new grocery store in the former Philz Coffee location is significant for the Mission District, which has seen a number of business closures and changes in recent years. The new market could help fill a need for diverse grocery options in the neighborhood.

The details

La Rancho submitted an application to the San Francisco Planning Department on February 3 to open a market at 3101 24th St. The project's representative, Cornelia Roppel, said the store's opening could come within two weeks, but declined to provide further details. Susana Rojas, the executive director of the local Calle 24 community group, said they are working to welcome the new owner to the Mission District and take him on a tour of the corridor.

  • Philz Coffee closed its original 24th Street location in October 2023 after 20 years.
  • La Rancho submitted an application to open the new grocery store on February 3, 2026.
  • The new grocery store could open within the next two weeks, according to the project representative.

The players

La Rancho

The new grocery store that is set to open in the former Philz Coffee space on 24th Street in San Francisco's Mission District.

Cornelia Roppel

The project representative for the new La Rancho grocery store.

Susana Rojas

The executive director of the Calle 24 community group in San Francisco's Mission District.

Philz Coffee

The coffee shop chain that previously occupied the 24th Street storefront, which closed its original location in the Mission in October 2023 after 20 years.

Jacob Jaber

The co-founder of Philz Coffee and son of the company's progenitor, Phil.

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What they’re saying

“We're working to create an amazing opening.”

— Susana Rojas, Executive Director, Calle 24 (missionlocal.org)

What’s next

The new La Rancho grocery store is expected to open within the next two weeks, according to the project representative.

The takeaway

The opening of a new diverse grocery store in the former Philz Coffee location is a positive development for the Mission District, which has faced business closures in recent years. The new market could help meet the neighborhood's need for more grocery options.