The Canopy at Irvine's Great Park: T&T Supermarket & More
The Canopy, a roughly 90,000-square-foot dining and retail destination at Irvine's Great Park, begins opening in phases in late 2026, anchored by T&T Supermarket's first Southern California store.
If you live near the Great Park, your everyday errands and weeknight dinners are about to get a lot more interesting. A brand-new commercial hub is rising in the heart of North Irvine, and the first tenants are names people will travel for.
What is The Canopy at Great Park?
The Canopy is a new retail and dining district within Great Park Neighborhoods, planned at around 90,000 square feet. According to developer announcements, it will start opening in phases later in 2026, with a broader rollout continuing into 2027. The anchor is T&T Supermarket, a popular Canadian Asian grocery chain making its very first Southern California debut here in Irvine.
The T&T store is expected to run about 34,000 square feet and open in winter 2026, bringing fresh produce, a seafood counter, a barbecue station with Peking duck, a sushi counter, and made-to-order Chinese crepes and Taiwanese-style rice rolls. The company has said the location will create roughly 180 local jobs.
Who else is coming to The Canopy?
Beyond the grocery anchor, the early tenant list reads like an Orange County favorites poll. Announced names include In-N-Out Burger, Philz Coffee, The Taco Stand, H&H Bagels, and SHOOTZ. It's a deliberate mix, a daily-driver grocery store, a coffee stop, and several quick, crave-worthy bites all within walking distance of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Why this matters for North Irvine homeowners
Walkable retail is one of the quiet drivers of home value. When a master-planned community adds a grocery anchor and popular dining within a short stroll or drive, it raises the day-to-day desirability of every home around it, and buyers notice. For families in Great Park Neighborhoods, Portola Springs, and Cypress Village, The Canopy means fewer long trips for groceries and more reasons to stay close to home on the weekend.
It's also another signal of just how fast the Great Park side of Irvine is maturing from "new construction" into a genuine, lived-in community.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Canopy open?
Phased openings are expected to begin in late 2026, with more stores and restaurants continuing through 2027. T&T Supermarket is targeted for winter 2026.
Where is The Canopy located?
It's part of the Great Park Neighborhoods in North Irvine. Opening dates and the tenant lineup can shift, so confirm current details before planning a visit.
Watching a neighborhood grow up is one of the most fun parts of living in Irvine right now. If you're curious what the Great Park area could mean for your next move, buying or selling, I'm always happy to talk through it.
Final Thoughts
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