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Annapurna Cafe to Relocate on Broadway

The longtime Seattle restaurant plans a move to a new condo space in the neighborhood.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Dining Out

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Annapurna Cafe is relocating its longtime Seattle operations from Broadway to a newly purchased commercial condo within the Brix building. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Annapurna Cafe, which opened in May 2003, is preparing to relocate its Broadway operation to a new space in the Brix building. The owners filed permit paperwork in late summer 2026 to begin the transition.

Why it matters

The relocation is necessary as the current 1905-built structure at 1833 Broadway faces a planned redevelopment into a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use building. Filing early allows the restaurant to account for potential delays in city approval processes.

The current 1833 Broadway site is a 1905-built structure. Development plans for the site include a six-story, 50-unit mixed-use project.

The players

Sujan Sharma

He is an owner of the Annapurna Cafe who is managing the restaurant's upcoming move to the Brix building.

Roshita Shrestha

She serves as an owner of the Annapurna Cafe and is overseeing the permit process for the new space.

Catch Design Studio

This firm has been hired to lead the interior and kitchen redesign for the cafe's new location.

The details

Owners Sujan Sharma and Roshita Shrestha have purchased a commercial condo in the Brix building, a site previously home to Dilettante Mocha Cafe and Star Sushi. The restaurant is currently collaborating with Catch Design Studio to manage the new interior and kitchen redesign.

Timeline

  1. May 2003: Annapurna Cafe first opened on Broadway.

  2. 2015: The restaurant expanded by adding the Yeti Bar.

  3. Late summer 2026: The owners filed permit paperwork for the new location.

  4. November 2027: Construction on the new space is expected to begin.

Culture Shift

This move reflects the ongoing evolution of Broadway, where older structures are being replaced by denser, modern mixed-use developments. By securing a commercial condo, the owners are opting for long-term stability amidst a neighborhood transitioning toward higher-density housing.

Customers can continue to dine at the current Broadway location while the owners navigate the upcoming transition. Residents should watch for construction updates beginning in late 2027 as the restaurant moves to its new home in the Brix building.

The takeaway

Proactive planning in the face of local redevelopment can help small businesses secure their future in a changing urban landscape. Restaurant owners in similar positions should consider engaging with design firms early to streamline the transition to new spaces.

Further reading

For more on the changing culinary landscape, see Seattle Dining Out.

More information

Find updates on the transition on the Annapurna Cafe official website.

Source note: This article includes information reported by CHS Capitol Hill Seattle.

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