After weeks of delays, % Arabica Whistler will open this weekend
After weeks of delays and some general confusion about its opening date, % Arabica Whistler will officially open this weekend.
The coffee spot, one of our most highly anticipated 2024 openings, was initially set to launch in May.
A rep for the brand tells Dished the launch day didn’t go as planned due to a “delayed permitting process,” but it seems everything is on track now.
Since its founding by Kenneth Shoji in 2013, the brand has become world-renowned, operating 188 stores around the globe in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
It has seen rapid growth in recent years, opening its first two Canadian locations in Toronto’s Union Station and Yorkdale Mall.
Whistler is the brand’s third location in Canada but its first in BC. It’s no secret the independent coffee brand emphasizes high-quality coffee, toting “the world’s finest beans,” and an elevated design at each of its storefronts.
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“We’re thrilled to introduce % Arabica’s distinctive coffee and lifestyle experience to Whistler, a destination renowned for its outdoor activities and appreciation for quality,” says Shoji.
“Whistler’s breathtaking scenery and international appeal perfectly align with % Arabica’s ethos of inviting people to ‘See the World Through Coffee.’ We’re eager to expand the vibrant culture of this iconic Canadian destination with world-class coffee.”
You can find this spot officially open on Saturday, June 22. The first 50 customers will receive free pastries.
% Arabica Whistler
Address: 4295 Blackcomb Way Unit 123, Whistler
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