Multiple Cafes Expand Footprints Across North America

Several coffee shops and cafes across North America are expanding their operations to accommodate growing demand and enhance customer experience. Burlington's Pressed Cafe will add 2,000 square feet and increase seating from 175 to 194 after the Planning Board approved their expansion into a neighboring vacant space. Vancouver's Slo Coffee is opening a larger downtown location, maintaining its signature wabi-sabi-inspired atmosphere while offering an expanded menu tailored to a busier urban crowd. Alema Coffee Shop in Bury St Edmunds is relocating to a larger venue that includes an espresso bar, seating area, and roastery to meet increasing demand. Metropolis Mercantile + Café in Newmarket will expand into an adjacent bakery space to add more indoor seating for the colder months, integrating bakery products and culinary events into the café environment. These expansions reflect a broader trend of cafes investing in larger, more versatile spaces to serve their communities better.