Q Specialty Coffee Shop to Open in SoMa November 3
The new cafe at 405 Howard St. is celebrating its expansion with a giveaway for 25 lucky winners.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Coffee drinkers in SoMa will have a new place to grab a cup when Q Specialty hosts its soft opening on November 3. The cafe is expanding into a new storefront at 405 Howard St. following the success of its first location.
Why it matters
The neighborhood addition marks a continued expansion for local business owner Cyrus Shen. The opening follows the brand's rapid growth after launching its first shop in the fall of 2025.
The brand has grown to 11,000 Instagram followers since its first shop opened in fall 2025. It remains unclear how local foot traffic patterns will respond to this new site.
The players
Q Specialty
A growing local coffee business expanding from its original Laurel Heights location.
Cyrus Shen
The owner and operator of the Q Specialty coffee brand.
The details
The new cafe is located at 405 Howard St., Suite 140. To celebrate the expansion, the business is hosting a giveaway for 25 winners, with details available on their official Instagram account.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Soft opening date for the new location.
Fall 2025: Original Q Specialty location opened.
Across the Bay
The move into SoMa follows a trend of local businesses establishing new footprints in districts prioritized for downtown office recovery. It signals a shift from the neighborhood's previous vacancy challenges to new retail activity.
If you are a regular coffee drinker working or living near 405 Howard St., you can visit the new space starting November 3. Check the brand's Instagram page if you want to enter the giveaway for one of the 25 prizes.
The takeaway
SoMa residents and commuters now have another option for morning coffee starting this week. Keep an eye on the business's social media channels to see if you are among the 25 winners of their opening giveaway.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KRON4.
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