Dubai Coffee
Dubai Coffee plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in Chicago city limits, looking near the Park Hyatt hotel on N Rush Street in Near North Side. Owner is currently operating a coffee truck in Naperville while securing the permanent Chicago location. Serves specialty Dubai brews with Middle Eastern flavors, healthy drinks, pastries and cakes at […]
The Bridewell Tavern
Kitchen and bar with traditional bar food with an elevated spin, many entrees will be seed oil-free, lunch and dinner options, fine cocktail menu with beer and wine. Owner also operates Nabuki in Hinsdale and Bar Poca Madre in Burr Ridge.
Dutch Bros Coffee
Dutch Bros Coffee planning dual-lane drive-thru location on former Rockford Speedway site. 1,100-square-foot building with drive-thru service, walk-up window and limited outdoor seating. Construction expected to start in spring 2026.
Mauro Mafrici One Magnificent Mile
Chef Mauro Mafrici and wife Kimberly Anguil Mafrici opening new restaurant in former Spiaggia space. Mafrici previously owned Pelago Ristorante and earned Michelin star for Lo Scalco in New York.
Chick-fil-A
New Chick-fil-A location opening in Wicker Park, taking over combined storefront previously occupied by USPS post office and Dunkin’/Baskin-Robbins. Part of expansion plan for 15 new Chicago area locations by 2027.
Carmine’s
Italian restaurant from Rosebud Restaurant Group reopening after years-long $4 million renovation. Features 40-seat private dining area, four season outdoor patio, and timeless supper club design with classic Italian-American dining.
Chick-fil-A
Forsyth planning commission approved five ordinances for new Chick-fil-A location. Plans go to village board for approval on Jan. 20, with work expected to begin in spring if approved.
L Station Chophouse
New chophouse concept from L Station owner Le’Roy Patterson, serving prime steaks with Miami and Las Vegas upscale dining experience. Buildout has just finished and opening next month in Old Town.
Ancient Grounds Coffee
Coffee shop expanding to West Loop for flagship location. Known for unique creations like cereal lattes with flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios. Will be two blocks from Target on W Van Buren Street.
Slyce of NY
Third location of New York-style pizza restaurant known for slices and gyros, opening in downtown Naperville behind Nando’s PERi-PERi and Noodles and Company