Bucktown Second Gen Restaurant Space For Lease

$55/sqft/yr

2010 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

For Lease

Retail Restaurant

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Last Updated: 06/08/2026

Details:

Building Size: 5,700 sqft

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Floors: 1

Offered by

Marcus Sullivan

Assistant Vice President

SVN | Chicago Commercial

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Description:

Rare opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant space in the heart of Chicago’s highly desirable Bucktown neighborhood. Located at 2010 N. Damen Avenue, this approximately 1,100-square-foot commercial space is fully built out for food service and ideally suited for a quick-service restaurant, café, specialty food concept, or grab-and-go operator.

The premises feature an existing Type II hood, three-compartment sink, dedicated food preparation area, and in-place refrigeration/coolers, providing a strong foundation for a new operator to open with minimal upfront buildout costs. The efficient layout was designed for quick-service operations with limited customer seating, maximizing production and service efficiency.

Positioned along one of Bucktown’s premier retail corridors, the property benefits from exceptional visibility, strong pedestrian activity, and outstanding co-tenancy with established neighborhood retailers, restaurants, and service businesses. The location draws a steady mix of local residents, professionals, and visitors throughout the day and evening.

Additional highlights include onsite parking, a highly sought-after amenity in the neighborhood, and convenient access to surrounding residential and commercial districts.

Bucktown is one of Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods, known for its blend of affluent residential density, destination dining, boutique retail, and creative energy. Located just northwest of downtown, the neighborhood attracts a diverse mix of young professionals, families, and visitors drawn to its walkable streets, vibrant restaurant scene, and strong neighborhood identity. Major corridors such as Damen Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, and Armitage Avenue are lined with acclaimed eateries, cafés, bars, and independent retailers, generating consistent daytime and evening foot traffic. With excellent access to the CTA Blue Line, The 606 Trail, and neighboring Wicker Park and Logan Square, Bucktown offers restaurant operators exposure to a highly engaged customer base in one of Chicago’s premier dining and lifestyle destinations.