Artigiano, the well-known Vancouver-based coffee and café brand, is set to grow its presence in 2025 with a series of new openings, including a flagship location at Park Royal.
Scheduled to open in January 2025, the 4,400-square-foot, two-story Park Royal café will feature the brand’s first-ever open-concept kitchen, an in-house bakery, and an expansive rooftop patio, marking a milestone for the company as it continues to innovate its offerings.
Located within Park Royal, the new Artigiano café will serve as a central hub for the brand. Designed by Jute Studios’ Megan Kirkpatrick, the café will blend contemporary aesthetics with Artigiano’s signature European-inspired style, incorporating preserved greenery and a mix of casual and luxe furnishings.
With seating for 170 guests, the flagship will provide a versatile space catering to casual meetups, business meetings, and shoppers seeking a break. The open kitchen will feature wood-fired pizza ovens and will offer both a daytime dining service and an evening bar concept, where signature cocktails such as Espresso Martinis will take center stage alongside light Italian fare like hand-stretched pizza and charcuterie boards.
“Opening our first open-concept kitchen and in-house bakery is a significant step for Artigiano,” said Dean Shillington, President and Owner of Artigiano. “With our curated coffee offerings, daytime dining, and evening bar service, we are introducing a fresh concept for our guests, and we’re confident that this new flagship will become a go-to destination in the community.”
Artigiano’s Growth Across the Lower Mainland
Beyond its Park Royal flagship, Artigiano plans to expand further across the Lower Mainland throughout 2025. Four new locations are planned, beginning with a café in White Rock early in the year, followed by University Heights in Saanich during the summer and a new spot in the Arlo Building at Fraser Street and East 28th Avenue in Vancouver in the fall.
In addition, the company will continue to build on its success in transportation hubs with a new express-style kiosk at Burnaby’s Brentwood Skytrain Station in the spring. Following the model of its kiosk at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Terminal, the Brentwood location will offer quick service for commuters, featuring Artigiano’s signature coffee and fresh pastries.
The company, which has been a staple of the Vancouver coffee landscape for over 30 years, is known for its commitment to locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. Its coffee, roasted in Burnaby, is crafted with beans sourced from global partnerships that emphasize fair trade and high quality.
Evening Transformations for Existing Locations
In addition to the new cafés, several existing Artigiano locations will undergo transformations to become liquor licensed establishments. Locations on Main Street, Cambie Street, Edgemont Village, Hastings Street, and in Langley will soon operate as café-bars in the evening.
These locations will transition from their daytime café operations to offer a range of cocktails, including an Espresso Martini made with Artigiano’s Private Reserve espresso, and other Italian-inspired beverages and dishes.
