Alfred Coffee Reopened in Palisades Village
The coffee shop returned to the Pacific Palisades retail complex on August 15, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Alfred Coffee officially resumed operations at its Palisades Village location on August 15, 2026. The coffee shop originally established its presence in the community complex in July 2019.
Why it matters
The reopening marks a strategic effort by the founder to participate in the ongoing commercial comeback of Pacific Palisades. This move also reflects deep personal ties to the neighborhood where the founder grew up.
The brand first entered the Palisades Village retail space in July 2019 before its recent return. The owner previously managed local ventures including the historic Marquez Market during the mid-1980s.
The players
Alfred Coffee
This coffee company operates as a popular community gathering spot with multiple locations.
Sina Akhtarzad
He is a local entrepreneur who operated several businesses in Pacific Palisades throughout the 1980s.
Josh Zad
He is the founder of Alfred Coffee who previously worked at the local Tivoli Café.
The details
Operating as a community gathering spot, the shop utilizes the outdoor layout characteristic of the Palisades Village complex. The founder brings local experience to the project, having previously worked at the Tivoli Café on Sunset Boulevard.
Timeline
Sina Akhtarzad opened a video rental store in the early 1980s.
The Marquez Market operated during the mid-1980s.
Alfred Coffee first opened in Palisades Village in July 2019.
The shop reopened in Palisades Village on August 15, 2026.
Market Landscape
This reopening aligns with the broader commercial revitalization of Pacific Palisades, where local entrepreneurs are reinvesting in the area. The return of established brands helps stabilize the competitive environment against newer retail entrants in the village.
Local residents can once again visit the coffee shop to utilize the outdoor space for community gatherings. The reopening provides a familiar service option for shoppers and visitors frequenting the Palisades Village complex.
The takeaway
Supporting local community staples often relies on the personal history and neighborhood commitment of business owners. Residents can look for how such returns shape the long-term utility of walkable outdoor retail spaces.
Further reading
For more news on local business changes, visit our Los Angeles Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palisadian-Post.
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