Jandii Cafe Will Open Second Location This November
The new cafe will debut in early November at 3499 16th St.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Coffee drinkers near the corner of 16th and Sanchez will see a new cafe opening this November. Jandii is moving into the former Kitchen Story space at 3499 16th St.
Why it matters
The expansion brings another neighborhood spot to a high-traffic intersection just months after the previous restaurant at the address ceased operations. It marks the second location for the cafe, which launched its debut shop on Taraval Street earlier this year.
This marks the second location for the business, which opened its first site on Taraval Street in July 2026. The new cafe fills a vacancy left at 3499 16th St. following the closure of the previous restaurant in January 2026.
The players
Hoyul Steven Choi
The co-owner of Jandii, Kitchen Story, and Sweet Maple.
Jiyeon Choi
The co-owner of Jandii, Kitchen Story, and Sweet Maple.
The details
Owners Hoyul Steven Choi and Jiyeon Choi are expanding their local footprint into the space previously occupied by Kitchen Story. The team also manages the San Francisco-based restaurant Sweet Maple. Residents can look for the doors to open in early November at the 16th Street site.
Timeline
January 2026: Kitchen Story closed its 16th Street location.
July 2026: Jandii opened its first location on Taraval Street.
Early November 2026: Jandii will open its second location.
Across the Bay
This opening follows the documented trend of San Francisco restaurant owners filling existing kitchen infrastructure to facilitate neighborhood expansion. It marks a shift from the previous occupancy at this specific 16th Street address.
The vacant storefront at 3499 16th St. will return to use as a cafe in early November. This adds a new coffee option to the block, filling the space left empty since the beginning of the year.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on the 16th Street storefront for signage indicating the specific opening day in early November. This expansion highlights how owners are utilizing existing infrastructure to scale their footprint across the city.
Further reading
Find more details on neighborhood changes in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRON4.
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