Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Retail & Industry
Published on February 06, 2018
Back To The Grind: Castro's 'illy Caffè' Reopens After 7-Month Hiatusilly Caffè reopened last Thursday. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline

illy Caffè (2349 Market St.) has reopened after an extended hiatus as a full café serving espresso drinks, pastries, snacks and to-go items.

Last Thursday was the coffee shop's first day back in business. 

Inside illy caffe. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline

After closing last June, the space reopened as a retail-only pop-up shop during the holiday season.

At the time, illy Caffè Communications Director Adam Paige told Hoodline that the pop-up was a "test" and that the location "will likely stay as retail-only versus reverting back to a full café," he said.

illy Caffè's rear patio. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline

When asked why illy Caffè decided to reopen, Paige said the company was "able to streamline operations, including the current hours that the café will be open."

"We believe there's an opportunity to serve the neighborhood, so it's a question of a tailored approach that provides a better framework for success," he added.

illy Caffè is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8am–5pm.