Otherside Cafe Announced Second Fresno Location
The restaurant will open a new site at the Fig Garden Financial Center by the end of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Otherside Cafe has confirmed it will expand with a second location in Fresno at the Fig Garden Financial Center. Owners revealed plans for the new restaurant, situated at the corner of Palm and San Jose avenues, in an Instagram video.
Why it matters
The expansion brings another establishment to the Fig Garden Financial Center, building on the owners' existing portfolio of local dining spots. The project will transform a building that previously held a bank and a real estate office.
The new site represents the second location for the cafe, which is managed by the owners of existing Fresno establishments Saizon and Heirloom. Construction plans include a full interior demolition of the former bank and real estate building.
The players
Otherside Cafe
This local dining establishment is owned by the same team behind other popular Fresno eateries.
Rema Koligian
She is an owner of Otherside Cafe who announced the upcoming expansion plans.
The details
The owners are currently undertaking an extensive interior demolition to renovate the former bank and real estate space. Rema Koligian, one of the owners, confirmed the development via an Instagram announcement.
Timeline
Owners confirmed the expansion on October 8, 2026.
The cafe is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Market Landscape
This development aligns with the ongoing retail and commercial redevelopment of the Fig Garden Financial Center. It reflects a shift toward incorporating more diverse dining options into established professional business hubs in Fresno.
Fresno residents can look forward to a new dining option when the cafe opens at the corner of Palm and San Jose avenues. Customers familiar with the owners' other restaurants, Saizon and Heirloom, may see similar service standards at this new site.
The takeaway
Expanding an established brand into a high-traffic financial center can effectively leverage existing customer loyalty in new neighborhoods. Residents should monitor local construction permits for progress updates leading toward the scheduled 2027 opening.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Fresno Bee.
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