The article discusses the notable rebound of Andytown Coffee in downtown after a stagnant reopening in 2021. Foot traffic has greatly increased, marked by a resurgence in pre-pandemic revenue levels. With more employees returning to office work, local businesses are experiencing a revival. Influential leaders, including Mayor Lurie and Gov. Newsom, are pushing mandates for workers to return to their offices. The Chamber of Commerce notes the renewed energy in the city, though potential recession fears loom over sustained growth expectations.
The city is "noticing an exciting resurgence of energy," said Rodney Fong, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and is "thrilled to welcome more workers, visitors, and residents back." (Though mounting recession fears could hamper hopes for a full bounce-back.)
"Since September, it's definitely gotten busier," says the owner of sushi spot Ebiko.
"On a day where we have nice weather, it's wild. Everyone's coming in," said Crabbe.
The café in October matched pre-pandemic revenue, and, aside from a holiday lull, business has been steady or growing since. It's a sign of a palpable resurgence in parts of the city, where working from the office has become the new new normal.
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