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Buzz Coffee Shop Closes After 6 Years In Logan Square: Pandemic ‘Made The Business Unsustainable,’ Owner Says
The Milwaukee Avenue coffee shop suffered a significant drop in sales during the pandemic, one of the owners said. With the cafe closed, the owners are focusing on roasting in Humboldt Park.
Ravenswood’s Over Easy Cafe Closes Permanently After 15 Years: ‘We’ve Had A Great Run’
The beloved brunch spot on Damen Avenue had been closed since December.
Akira Closes Andersonville Clothing Store After Brutal Year For Local Retail
The chain closed its Clark Street location Sunday and is referring customers to its other area stores.
Sisters Behind El Metro Closing West Town Restaurant, But Another Taco Spot Coming To Corner
Veronica and Betty Romo are embarking on a career change — helping other small business owners navigate city bureaucracy. They're hosting a goodbye party Sunday with $2 tacos.
Don Chema, Logan Square Mexican Restaurant, Closes After Nearly 25 Years: ‘The Neighborhood Is Not The Same’
The owners' other restaurants — Chema's at 3434 W. North Ave. and La Catrina at 3924 W. Diversey Ave. — remain open. And one of the owners is opening a new restaurant on Fullerton Avenue.
Nookies’ Edgewater Location Closes Permanently While Lincoln Park, Old Town Spots Reopen
Nookies closed its locations at the beginning of the pandemic, and the Edgewater outpost will not reopen.
Rogers Park’s The Common Cup Coffee Shop Closing This Week, Hints At Future Return
The Common Cup has been open for 13 years, but it's experienced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Joe’s Closes Permanently; Owners Selling To Developer Who Wants To Build Million-Dollar Condos
The family-run restaurant opened in 1988 and the owners put the property up for sale in 2019.
Dante’s Pizzeria Closes Humboldt Park, Avondale Spots Due To Coronavirus, But Logan Square And New Pop-Up Are Open
The Logan Square location will absorb the delivery zone for Avondale customers, and the owners have opened an "extended pop-up" in West Town. "Our delivery footprint is only getting larger, not smaller," they wrote.
West Loop Bar And Liquor Store 1340 Beer Wine Spirits Permanently Closing Thursday
The liquor shop and bar will close 9 p.m. Wednesday, owners announced in an emailed newsletter.
Wrigleyville’s The Dark Horse Closes Permanently: ‘COVID Is The Big Winner Here’
The Dark Horse Tap and Grille struggled to stay open throughout the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately closed its doors for good Sunday.
Fran’s Beef In Pilsen Set To Close After More Than 25 Years
"While we would have loved to stay in this community for another 25 years, our lease has ended,” the owners said in a note.
Longman & Eagle In Logan Square Closed Indefinitely Not Long After Reopening Sausage Shop
Employees at the popular farm-to-table restaurant made the call to close down, the owner said on social media: "When they say they're ready to call it, we trust them."
Scofflaw In Logan Square Closed For ‘Foreseeable Future’
The popular cocktail bar is the latest Chicago bar/restaurant to close for the winter as the coronavirus pandemic worsens.
Emerald City Coffee Closes Lakeview Cafe Due To Pandemic; Uptown Store To Remain Open
A GoFundMe campaign was set up to support workers who lost their jobs with the cafe's closure.
Lincoln Square’s Taco In A Bag Closes
The restaurant's owners hinted at a return but didn't provide details on that or why they decided to close.
Revolution Brewpub In Logan Square The Latest Chicago Restaurant To Close For Winter
"The public health crisis is now getting worse and it doesn't make any sense to just open the windows for fresh air and try to struggle further down this path right now," ownership wrote.
Band of Bohemia, Nation’s Only Michelin-Starred Gastropub, Closes After Filing For Bankruptcy
The closure also comes after a slew of anonymous allegations involving the gastropub's ownership and former chef were published on Instagram.
These Chicago Restaurants Will Close For The Winter As Temperatures Drop And Pandemic Rages On
A growing number of Chicago restaurants and bars are opting to hibernate for the next six months so they can reopen when patio season resumes.
Hamburger Mary’s To Close After 14 Years In Andersonville, Will Seek New Location Post-Coronavirus
The iconic LGBTQ-friendly diner, which participated in the expanded outdoor dining program, will close Nov. 1.
