Old Town Pizza is getting ready to swap church pews for postal history, bringing its wood-fired pies into Roseville's historic former post office on Vernon Street. The local chain plans to open a larger downtown location this summer in the 1930s-era landmark, just steps from city hall, adding more indoor and outdoor seating, a rooftop patio and dedicated space for private events that the Church Street spot cannot handle. Construction crews are already at work inside, aiming to keep the project on track for a summer debut.
According to the Sacramento Business Journal, Old Town Pizza is set to take over 320 Vernon St. and expand its downtown footprint this summer. The outlet reports that the owners purchased the former post office building and are moving forward with plans to transform it into a multi-level restaurant and taproom.
Plans and timeline
Per a City of Roseville stakeholder report, 320 Vernon Street is listed as "active construction for Old Town Pizza" with a targeted opening in June 2026. The same report groups the renovation with a slate of downtown improvements designed to boost activity along the Vernon Street corridor.
Historic building, rooftop patio and speakeasy
The project centers on a 1930s-era post office that Old Town Pizza's CEO has described as the "only remaining WPA project" in Roseville, according to CBS Sacramento. The station reported that the owners are envisioning a rooftop dining deck and a basement speakeasy, and that the full renovation is expected to cost roughly $8 million, with the city approving $100,000 in economic-development support. CBS also noted that the move could add about 70 to 80 jobs to Old Town Pizza's payroll.
What it means for downtown
Old Town Pizza currently lists a Roseville address on Church Street and operates additional locations in Auburn and Lincoln, according to the restaurant's website. A larger flagship on Vernon Street is expected to boost event capacity for the business and help feed foot traffic from nearby gatherings at Vernon Street Town Square.
According to the City of Roseville stakeholder report, the project is targeting a summer 2026 opening, and official permits along with the restaurant's website will carry the final grand-opening details.
