Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, one thing is for certain: nothing is permanent except change. So if you can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a summary of what to expect into 2018:
- Ivivva by Lululemon is closing. Space currently for lease
- The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
- Tied House is coming to the former Harmony Grill location
- Paperchase is coming to Southport Avenue
- Bonobos is now open at 3434 N. Southport Avenue
- Hanna Andersson is coming to 3452 N. Southport
- Kendra Scott is now open at 3426 N. Southport
- Leahy and Ladue is closed, 312 Estates Real Estate Office is coming
- Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors will be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Chase Bank and Chipotle could be possible tenants
- Capital One Cafe with Peet\’s Coffee will open in the fall 2017 at 3435 N. Southport
- Venus Restaurant is coming from The Mercury Theater in Cullen\’s former space
- Mint Julep is now closed, national retail coming in
- A new mixed-use TOD development is coming to 3334 N. Southport Avenue
- Frio Gelato is now open at 3721 N. Southport
- B. Rose Salon at 3341 N. Southport has closed and construction has started for a new nail and hair salon
- Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for redevelopment in 2019-2020
- Target is moving into the former Whole Foods space on Ashland in October
- Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue with an American Mattress store
- Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
- Harley Davidson coming to Addison & Clark development
- Hotel Zachery with Big Star Chicago, McDonald\’s and several other restaurants coming to Wrigleyville
- Starbucks Reserve is now open at The Park at Wrigley Field
- Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
- Amazon Books is now open
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cafe is now open inside Amazon Books
- Bow Truss Coffee Roasters was coming to Southport & Belmont (But who knows what will happen now)
- Ella Elli is now open from 4-Star Restaurant Group
- F.I.S.H. Poke Bar, Milk Money, Blue Crown Wings, Mac Royale and Melt 35 delivery/pickup only kitchen has opened at 3208-10 N. Southport
- LuluBelles Pancake House building was demolished and new retail/residences have been built and are for rent
- FlatTop Grill former space is for lease
- Real Good Juice Co. has opened at 3548 N. Southport
- LensCrafters has opened at 3428 N. Southport
- Elevare MD has opened next to Fleet Feet
- Tango Sur has expanded into Vivial\’s former location as as a Tapas Wine Bar and shop called Bodega Sur
- Whole Foods is now open at Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont
- 1342 W. Belmont mixed-use is under construction
- 3451-53 N. Southport actively being marketed for lease
