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Sbarro to Return to Stonestown Galleria in Early 2027

The pizza chain will return to the mall early next year following the exit of the previous tenant.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Italian Food

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Stonestown Galleria shoppers will see a familiar storefront return to the food court in the first quarter of 2027. The mall operator is bringing back Sbarro following the closure of Blondie's Pizza.

Why it matters

The change follows a legal dispute between the mall and Blondie's Pizza, which was sued in January 2026 for $74,000 in unpaid rent. The move marks a return for the chain after a four-year absence from the shopping center.

The mall operator reported $74,000 in unpaid rent from the prior tenant, Blondie's Pizza, before initiating the eviction process. It is not yet clear when the new Sbarro will open during the first quarter of 2027.

The players

Stonestown Galleria

The shopping mall located in the Lakeside neighborhood of San Francisco.

Sbarro

A pizza chain founded in 1956 that operates more than 850 locations worldwide.

Blondie's Pizza

The former tenant that exited the mall following a rent-related eviction suit.

The details

Sbarro is set to replace the space formerly occupied by Blondie's Pizza, which had replaced the original Sbarro location in 2022. The mall operator issued a default notice and a pay-or-vacate notice to the previous tenant after the rent delinquency occurred. The transition follows a legal eviction fight that concluded with the mall re-securing the unit for the returning national chain.

Timeline

  1. 1956: Sbarro was founded in Brooklyn.

  2. 2020: The chain hit a low of 566 total global locations.

  3. 2022: Blondie's Pizza began its tenure at the mall.

  4. January 2026: The mall operator sued Blondie's Pizza for unpaid rent.

  5. Q1 2027: Sbarro is expected to open at Stonestown Galleria.

Across the Bay

This move reverses the 2022 transition where Blondie's Pizza took over the space previously held by Sbarro. It follows a familiar pattern for the mall as it navigates turnover among its food court tenants.

Shoppers at Stonestown Galleria will see construction activity at the former Blondie's Pizza site beginning before the Q1 2027 opening. The space will remain shuttered until the new restaurant finishes its build-out.

The takeaway

The return of Sbarro marks a significant consolidation for the mall as it cycles through tenants after its recent legal hurdles. Keep an eye on the food court area for the official 2027 opening date.

What happens next

Stonestown shoppers should look for signage and updates at the food court as the first quarter of 2027 approaches.

Further reading

For more updates on local dining options, visit the Italian Food section.

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