***TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY | EAST LAKEVIEW | BELOW-MARKET LEASE 2,176 SF | 80 Seats | Ground Floor | 42-Story High-Rise | Belmont Ave ** Rare opportunity to assume a below-market lease in one of Chicago’s strongest dining corridors, with current total rent of approximately $5,600/month against a submarket average of $7,400+/month NNN for comparable spaces. With 18,000-25,000 vehicles per day, dense residential population, commuter traffic off Lake Shore Drive, and direct proximity to Belmont Harbor, the Lakefront Trail, and Wrigleyville. The space is fully turnkey following a $600,000+ buildout completed in 2020, encompassing the commercial kitchen, draft beer line system, decor, branding, and operational infrastructure. The lease includes two ADA-compliant restrooms, one dedicated garage parking space, and a recently renewed liquor license. The sale includes significant business assets: a transferable customer database of 55,000+ email and SMS subscribers, 25,000+ social media followers, along with established branding, recipes, a website, marketing assets, and operational systems. Value-add opportunities exist through expanded operating hours, catering, private events, alcohol sales, delivery, and retail products. This is an ideal acquisition for an owner-operator, restaurant group, cafe concept, cocktail lounge, or hospitality operator seeking a proven, high-visibility location in East Lakeview. Please do not contact on-site staff directly. Click on “Additional Information” to download the brochure.
Property Details
Price:
$649,000
MLS #:
MRD12654486
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Business
Neighborhood:
chilakeview
Listed Date:
May 20, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
2,176
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Schools
Interior
Cooling
Central Air, Central Individual
Exterior
Stories
42
Financial
Tax Year
2024
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Community
- Address Chicago IL
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60657
Market Summary
Property Summary
- Chicago IL is a Business for sale in Chicago, IL, 60657. It is listed for $649,000
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