There’s something poetic about the Odd Duck crew landing in a place with this much history.
Come January 2026, the team behind Odd Duck Market — the beloved Park Circle café known for its strong coffee and laid-back spirit — will open a third location in downtown Summerville. Their new roost: the Lanneau House, a Gothic Revival home built in 1873, tucked along South Cedar Street and shaded by towering trees.
It’s the kind of space that tells its story the moment you step inside — fireplaces with carved mantels, heart pine floors, 11-foot ceilings, and those big old windows that pour in natural light.
“When we walked through this Victorian house, we just knew,” said co-owner Andrew Hare to the Post & Courier. “You can feel the character in the walls. We get to be a small part of its story — that’s the exciting part.”
A Bigger Space, Same Neighborhood Heart
At about 2,000 square feet, the Summerville outpost will be Odd Duck’s largest yet — roughly 700 feet roomier than Park Circle’s original café. But the goal isn’t to grow for the sake of it. Hare and co-owner Jared Hellman are after something subtler: community, conversation, and a sense of belonging.
Expect five distinct rooms, each with a different mood — cozy corners for laptop mornings, sunny spots for a late lunch, and shelves lined with local provisions from Charleston favorites like Second State Coffee, Ruby’s Bagels, Little Peanut Bakery, and Storey Farms.
A wraparound porch and backyard seating will make the new Odd Duck a natural hangout for Summerville’s weekend coffee crowd.
Preserving the Past
Property owner Brett Rashtchian says he took his time finding tenants who would treat the historic home with care.
“Andrew and Jared get what this building means,” Rashtchian told the Post & Courier. “They’re not just putting in another café — they’re giving the place new life while keeping its soul.”
The Odd Duck team even commissioned a 50-page preservation study to make sure renovations honor the home’s original details.
That kind of intention fits neatly with the brand’s DNA: modern yet rooted, unpretentious yet thoughtful — the sort of place where good design meets a good cup of coffee.
A Flock in Motion
Odd Duck’s Summerville opening will come a few months before its Rutledge Avenue café debuts in downtown Charleston next spring — a sleek new space with a walk-up window and outdoor seating.
Three locations in four years might sound ambitious, but for a business built on hospitality and local partnerships, it feels more like momentum than expansion.
Odd Duck started as a neighborhood café. It’s becoming a neighborhood idea — one that keeps finding new places to belong.
☕ Opening January 2026
📍 Odd Duck Market — 117 S. Cedar Street, Summerville
Follow @oddduckmarket for construction updates, sneak peeks, and opening-day plans.
