ARTIFACT and CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei
craft cooking inspired by ancient methods + spices + botanicals
After a comprehensive 3-year renovation, Mingei International Museum is the home to ARTIFACT at Mingei and CRAFT CAFE open daily at 8:30 am as the newest additions to the growing Urban Kitchen Group portfolio. Both located in the free and welcoming Commons level, a new “living room” for Balboa Park featuring cutting-edge design by Jennifer Luce, and exhibitions and dynamic artist installations, all rooted in Mingei’s mission to celebrate folk art, craft and design from around the world.
ARTIFACT at Mingei
lunch | tuesday – sunday | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
happy hour at the bar | friday – sunday | 2:30 pm – 5 pm
artifact at night
a la carte dinner service + prix fixe | friday 5 pm – 8 pm
regional dinners | jalisco | apirl 17, 2025
culinary director: tim kolanko | an urban kitchen group concept
executive chef: tony coito
Balboa Park, Inside Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101
2023 michelin recognized
CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei
open daily | 8:30 am – 5 pm
Balboa Park, Inside Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101
proudly serving local: dark horse coffee + paru tea
house made pastries + salads + toasts + bowls
an urban kitchen group concept
| contact@urbankitchengroup.com
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