SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Downtown Daybreak in South Jordan proudly opens its newest restaurant today, Moena Café, inspired by the spirit of aloha! This beloved Hawaiian eatery welcomes patrons bringing the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality of the islands to the heart of the southwest quadrant of Salt Lake Valley. Guests can expect to come hungry, leave happy, and fall in love with both the food and the wonderful people behind Moena Café.
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Eric and Nicole Chang, Moena Café is the realization of their lifelong dream. With years of experience and a deep passion for food and culture, the Changs are committed to sharing authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for a hearty loco moco, native-flavor pancakes, or fresh island-style seafood, Moena Café promises comfort and authenticity in every bite.
From the moment you sit down to your last bite, Nicole, president of Moena Cafe, promises a steadfast commitment to excellence.
“I believe that the success of any restaurant business is based on the satisfaction of my customers and the experience we provide,” she says.
Downtown Daybreak is part of a plan that originated over 20 years ago. Now it’s shifting into a new gear thanks to the collaboration between Larry H. Miller Real Estate and the City of South Jordan. Downtown Daybreak is connected by light rail, adjacent to the Mountain View Corridor and part of the award-winning master-planned community of Daybreak. This mixed-use development is positioned to respond to population growth patterns, make the best use of existing transportation assets, relieve traffic congestion and bring much-needed businesses and jobs — as well as a strong cultural heartbeat — to this part of the Wasatch Front.
“At Larry H. Miller Real Estate, our choices—how to develop, where to build, what to create—touch the lives of countless people,” said Brad Holmes, President of Larry H. Miller Real Estate. “It’s more than a job; it’s a responsibility: to be stewards of the communities where we work and leave a legacy that reflects our values.”
The first phase of the 200-acre Downtown Daybreak includes Utah’s first-of-its-kind sports and entertainment district, America First Square. This area features The Ballpark at America First Square, home of the Salt Lake Bees, as well as a Megaplex cinema entertainment center with a movie theater, interactive bowling, games, and enhanced food and beverage options. Additionally, there is an outdoor performance venue offering live concerts and performances throughout the summer.
In addition to Moena Café, the first phase of Downtown Daybreak emphasizes the importance of small, local businesses. Several more businesses are slated to open soon during Downtown Daybreak’s Season of Openings, including Hires Big H, Nomad Eatery, Rockwell Ice Cream Company, Naraya by Sawadee Thai and Jolley’s Corner.
Moena Café is located at 11098 S. Grandville Avenue, South Jordan, UT 84009. Learn more at moenacafe.com.
About Downtown Daybreak
Downtown Daybreak is a transformative new destination for the Salt Lake Valley, creating a model of healthy, connected and inclusive growth. Located in South Jordan, Utah—Downtown Daybreak is a walkable, bikeable and transit-connected regional hub—bringing jobs, housing, dining and entertainment options closer to where the majority of growth is occurring in the southwest quadrant of Salt Lake County. It is also the new home of the Salt Lake Bees. Learn more at downtowndaybreak.com.
About Moena Café
Moena Café is owned by Eric and Nicole Chang. Nicole is the Founder and President of Moena Café, and Eric is the Head Chef. Soon after getting married, they opened their first boutique store, Moena Café Hawaii Kai, in 2012. Soon after opening, they expanded to Japan in 2013 and then to Shanghai and Taiwan a few years later. They came back to Hawaii, opened a few more stores, and now they’ve decided to expand into Utah. They have fallen in love with so many aspects of Utah, made great community friends, and even bought a second home here! When they found Daybreak and explored the area, Nicole felt she wanted to expand the business because Daybreak fit the “vibe” of what Moena represented. They met with the Larry H. Miller team, and the rest is history. They are so excited to bring a little bit of Hawaii to their second home in Utah!
About Larry H. Miller Real Estate
Established in 1986, Larry H. Miller Real Estate is the real estate platform of the Larry H. Miller Company. We use the power of development to fulfill the Larry H. Miller Company’s mission of enriching lives. Whether we’re building a single-family home or a master-planned community, a commercial office tower or a mixed-use business district, we treat every real estate project as an opportunity to make a lasting positive impact. Our work isn’t just transactional, it’s transformational. Learn more at lhmre.com.