Communal Restaurant Expands to Sugar House

Owners Kevin and Tessa Santiago plan to bring the restaurant concept to a new location in Salt Lake City.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A modern urban storefront with large windows and metal frames in a bright city neighborhood. — Communal owners Kevin and Tessa Santiago are expanding their restaurant brand into the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The owners of the restaurant Communal have announced plans to expand into the Sugar House neighborhood. The new establishment will be located at the Twenty Ones Apartments complex.

Why it matters

The expansion marks a significant step for the brand as it moves from its long-standing roots in Provo to the Salt Lake City market.

The original Communal restaurant was established in downtown Provo in 2009. Current owners Kevin and Tessa Santiago acquired the business in 2019.

The players

Kevin Santiago

He is one of the owners of the Communal restaurant brand.

Tessa Santiago

She is one of the owners of the Communal restaurant brand.

The details

The announcement was made by the owners via a social media post. The restaurant will occupy space within the Twenty Ones Apartments complex in Sugar House.

The original Communal location opened in downtown Provo in 2009.
Kevin and Tessa Santiago purchased the business in 2019.

Market Landscape

This move follows the trend of established Provo-based dining brands expanding into the competitive Salt Lake City market. It positions Communal to compete for a larger share of the local urban dining demographic.

Local residents in Sugar House will gain a new dining option once the restaurant finishes its build-out. Pricing and specific menu offerings for the new location have not yet been disclosed.

The takeaway

The arrival of a long-standing Provo institution suggests a growing demand for established local restaurant brands in Salt Lake City. Residents should keep an eye on official social media channels for the upcoming announcement of the grand opening date.