Cafe Gan Sippur Chain to Open Three New Branches in 2027

The "Cafe Gan Sippur" chain is set to expand with three new locations opening in 2027, continuing its strategy of establishing family-friendly eateries in public green spaces. The chain recently won a tender to build a restaurant in the Ben Shemen Scenic Park in Lod, which will become its 14th branch and is slated for a 2027 opening. This new branch will be situated within an 180-dunam urban park currently under development, designed to include an ecological lake, walking and cycling paths, an amphitheater, and recreational areas. The Lod restaurant will be kosher and operate throughout the week, including weekends.

In addition to the Lod project, Cafe Gan Sippur is also developing two other sites. One is scheduled to open in February 2027 at the North Sportek in Tel Aviv, and the second is expected to launch in September 2027 in Yavne. If these timelines are met, the chain will add three new branches within a single calendar year, significantly increasing its presence. Currently, the chain operates 11 branches across Israel.

The chain's model, which began in Holon, focuses on operating full-service restaurants in public areas and green lungs, offering a dairy and fish menu. These branches are designed with families in mind, featuring reading nooks, lowered sinks and toilets, and proximity to playgrounds. The kosher certification of most branches allows them to appeal to a broader audience in municipal tenders. The name "Gan Sippur" (Story Garden) originates from the chain's first branch in Holon, known as the "City of Children" and its "Story Gardens" project, which featured parks and sculptures inspired by Hebrew children's literature.