Prime Corner Restaurant / Bar Opportunity – Wrigleyville | Indoor + Patio | Turnkey Infrastructure

Description:

Rare opportunity to secure a high-visibility corner restaurant and bar space in the heart of Wrigleyville, positioned directly off the Wrigley Field traffic corridor at Clark & Roscoe.

This 2,200 SF space (plus full basement) is ideally suited for an all-day concept—from coffee and brunch to high-volume game-day and nightlife operations. The layout supports a dual-experience model with a bright, street-facing main level and a separate, more intimate lower-level bar/lounge.

The property features strong frontage, excellent foot traffic, and immediate proximity to one of Chicago’s highest concentration of bars, restaurants, and year-round entertainment.

Key Highlights

•⁠ ⁠Prime corner location at Clark & Roscoe (steps from Wrigley Field)
•⁠ ⁠Approx. 2,200 SF main level + full basement
•⁠ ⁠Existing bar buildout + kitchen infrastructure
•⁠ ⁠Hood, grease trap, and bar refrigeration in place
•⁠ ⁠Large storefront windows + natural light
•⁠ ⁠Sidewalk café / patio potential (approx. 10+ four-top tables)
•⁠ ⁠High ceilings and exposed brick (ideal for modern hospitality concepts)
•⁠ ⁠Strong visibility from both vehicular and pedestrian traffic
•⁠ ⁠Located under CTA tracks – consistent foot flow and built-in energy

Concept Fit (What Works Here)

This space is ideal for operators looking to capitalize on Wrigley’s unique demand curve:

•⁠ ⁠All-day café / coffee + light food
•⁠ ⁠Brunch-driven concepts
•⁠ ⁠Casual upscale dining
•⁠ ⁠Cocktail bar / lounge (lower level)
•⁠ ⁠Sports-adjacent but elevated concepts
•⁠ ⁠Fast-casual with alcohol

Not limited to a single identity — flexible enough to support a hybrid model.

Demand Drivers

•⁠ ⁠Immediate proximity to Chicago Cubs home games (40,000+ attendees per game)
•⁠ ⁠Year-round events, concerts, and tourism at Wrigley Field
•⁠ ⁠Dense surrounding residential + nightlife traffic
•⁠ ⁠One of Chicago’s most proven high-volume hospitality corridors

Why This Space

Opportunities to secure corner restaurant space in Wrigleyville with existing infrastructure and patio potential are extremely limited.

This is a chance to position a concept in a location that supports:

•⁠ ⁠High daily volume
•⁠ ⁠Seasonal spikes (game days/events)
•⁠ ⁠Strong alcohol-driven revenue


Seeking experienced operators ready to bring a high-quality, high-volume concept to one of Chicago’s most active retail corridors.

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