THE CANOPY AT GREAT PARK ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF RETAIL AND RESTAURANT TENANTS
March 23, 2026
The Canopy at Great Park, a new 12-acre experiential retail and dining destination coming to Irvine’s Great Park, today announced its first wave of incoming tenants, unveiling a thoughtfully curated mix of restaurants, cafés, fashion, fitness, and lifestyle concepts designed to meet the everyday needs — and elevated tastes — of the area’s rapidly expanding community. It will be the first such project for the Great Park neighborhood.
Developed by ALMQUIST, the forward-thinking firm behind River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton, and Rodeo 72 Public Market in Whittier, The Canopy will feature approximately 90,000 square feet of retail and food and beverage space. The project will offer a vibrant mix of chef-driven restaurants, a specialty grocer, and lifestyle brands designed to create a dynamic gathering space for the community, with several shops and eateries slated to open by the end of the year.
Anchored by Canada-based Asian grocery powerhouse T&T Supermarket, previously announced as the project’s first major tenant, The Canopy is quickly taking shape as a neighborhood-serving hub with regional appeal. T&T Supermarket will open its first Orange County location at The Canopy, occupying a 34,000-square-foot space. Confirmed new tenants include:
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Chicha San Chen – Acclaimed Taiwanese tea brand celebrated for precision- brewed teas. It is frequently described as an "elevated" or "Michelin-starred" tea experience due to the rigorous, individual, and customized brewing process that has earned it the highest rating from the International Taste Institute, the equivalent of earning 3 Michelin Stars
- H&H Bagels – The New York bagel institution featured in Seinfeld, SATC, and The Office, will bring its classic loose bagels and bagel sandwiches to its first OC location
- In-N-Out Burger – California’s iconic burger destination, celebrating 70 years. Famous for not using any freezers, microwaves,s or heat lamps, the classic menu remains simple, featuring burgers like the Double-Double, fries, and shakes
- JJANG Yakiniku and Social House – A modern Asian fusion grill concept featuring tabletop grilled meats, premium cuts, and a vibrant social dining atmosphere
- Osen Urban Table – A spinoff from Izakaya Osen (Irvine, Los Angeles), with plans pointing toward a handroll-focused concept highlighting pristine seafood and minimalist execution
- Philz Coffee – Custom-blended, handcrafted coffee beverages from the popular San Francisco specialty coffee chain
- Shootz – Modern Hawaiian-inspired street food serving crave-worthy cult favorites such as Kimchi Butter Chicken, Katsu Sando, and Bruleed Spam Musubi
- The Taco Stand – Popular Tijuana-style taqueria with locations throughout SoCal, Las Vegas, Dallas, and South Florida. Inspired by founders Julian Hakim and Aram Baloyan’s upbringing in the lively border region of Baja California, The Taco Stand captures the essence of bustling taco stands in Northern Mexico while showcasing the brand’s commitment to quality
RETAIL, FITNESS & LIFESTYLE
- Free People Movement – Established in 2012 as a category under Free People, FP Movement features a wide variety of contemporary women’s activewear, with performance-ready styles that extend beyond the gym. In 2020, FP Movement emerged as an independent brand, opening its first standalone store in Los Angeles
- Rylee + Cru – Founded in 2014 by illustrator and designer Kelli Larson and her father, Kevin Murray, Rylee+ Cru is a children's lifestyle brand rooted in art, imagination, and timeless design. Known for soft fabrics, muted palettes, and hand-drawn prints, the thoughtfully designed pieces are ideal for everyday wear, baby essentials, and special occasions – all designed in California
- Solestage – Founded in 2012, Solestage is a Los Angeles-based retailer that specializes in rare, hard-to-find sneakers, apparel, and accessories. Known as a "sneakerhead's heaven," it carries top-tier brands like Supreme, BAPE, CDG, and Fear of God, offering both in-store experiences and an online marketplace for authentic, limited-edition streetwear
- Sol Studio – Boutique fitness and movement studio that aims to redefine the wellness and Pilates space through a unique, heated approach to movement
- Sunfeel – Founded in 1993, Sunfeel is an international fine jewelry brand known for its proprietary 999.9‰ pure gold, solder-free craftsmanship. The brand offers refined 24K and 18K gold collections alongside diamond, colored gemstone, pearl, and jade designs, blending precision engineering with contemporary elegance
“Great Park visitors and the surrounding Great Park community have long awaited a retail and dining hub that not only serves their needs but also enhances their everyday lifestyle,” said Dan Almquist, CEO of ALMQUIST. “With The Canopy at Great Park, we are delivering a fresh take on the neighborhood center — one that seamlessly blends convenience with a dynamic gathering place. As the Great Park continues to evolve, we believe this location will truly become a one-of-a-kind draw for the community.”
The Canopy marks the first step in Irvine’s larger vision to transform the Great Park into a world-class public space, often dubbed the West Coast’s answer to Central Park. Spanning 1,300 acres, with over 500 acres already developed, the Great Park is designed to become the region’s premier destination for recreation, culture, and community life.
Surrounded by thousands of newly built homes and ongoing residential development within Great Park Neighborhoods, The Canopy is positioned to serve one of Orange County's most desirable and fastest-growing master-planned communities. Additional tenant announcements will be revealed in the coming months.
About The Canopy
The Canopy is a new neighborhood retail destination located within the Great Park Neighborhoods of Irvine, bringing together a curated mix of dining, shopping, wellness, and lifestyle experiences in an open-air, community-focused setting.
About ALMQUIST
ALMQUIST is a privately held real estate development firm based in San Juan Capistrano, led by California native Dan Almquist. The team is behind an ever-growing number of mixed-use projects across Southern California and is focused on creating thoughtful, community-driven spaces tailored to each market it serves.
