Anaheim is about to get a serious hospitality upgrade. And if you’re in the food and beverage industry, this is one you’ll want to watch closely.
OCVIBE just unveiled Katella Commons, a 50,000-square-foot, two-story market hall that’s rewriting the playbook on what a modern dining destination can be. Opening in early 2027, this isn’t your typical food hall with a handful of vendors and some communal seating. We’re talking 21 chef-driven kitchens working alongside six completely distinct bar and lounge concepts: all under one roof, designed to flow seamlessly from morning coffee to late-night cocktails.
This is part of a $5 billion privately funded development transforming the 100-acre area around Honda Center, and it signals a major shift in how Orange County approaches hospitality, nightlife, and culinary programming.
Why Katella Commons Is Different
Let’s be real: food halls have been having a moment for the past decade. But many have followed the same formula: grab-and-go counters, shared seating, minimal beverage programming. Katella Commons is taking a different approach by integrating bar and lounge culture directly into the market hall experience…