Republika

Opening in the Fall 2026, Republika is part of a multi-prong strategy to build a thriving new commercial corridor in the SOMA Pilipinas cultural district. Republika will be an artisan marketplace and art gallery (curated by Balay Kreative). The space will house 2 resident businesses; Arkipelago Books, Assmbly Hall, a granb and go cafe, plus space for rotating pop-up businesses supported by our SEED Business Accelerator program.

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Axon

Axon

Entry View

Entry View

Existing Space at 5th and Mission St.

Existing Space at 5th and Mission St.

Bar Concept

Bar Concept

Retail Concept

Retail Concept

View to Bar and Entry

View to Bar and Entry

Community - Commerce - Culture

Community - Commerce - Culture

Retail Concept

Retail Concept

Concept - Interior View

Concept - Interior View

Republika by the Numbers

2023

Opening year

192

Backers

3600

Sq. feet of space in the center of SF's busiest shopping district

$711k

Funding

Press

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The Art That Defined San Francisco in 2019
SFWeekly
The Art That Defined San Francisco in 2019
SFWeekly

SOMA Pilipinas is also hoping to gain a foothold in San Francisco by helping Filipino-owned businesses thrive. Republika SF, which just hit its $40,000 fundraising goal this year, is going to play a big part in that.

SFWeekly
Battle Hymn of the Republika
SFWeekly
Battle Hymn of the Republika
SFWeekly

Republika SF, a forthcoming retail space and business incubator in Soma Pilipinas, demonstrates how intimately that cultural district’s success relates to Filipino cuisine.

SFWeekly

 Funders

192 Indiegogo Backers
FHL Bank
Community Vision
SF Office of Workforce Development
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
San Francisco Arts Commission
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