2201 W Howard St, Chicago, IL, 60645
2201 West Howard Street, Chicago, IL 60645
6,600
SF AvailablePREMIER HYBRID EXPERIENTAL RESTAURANTS & CLOUD KITCHENS
New Construction | Trophy Corner | Chicago–Evanston Gateway
Positioned at the highly trafficked trophy corner of Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue, forming the gateway and physical demarcation between Chicago and Evanston, this new-construction, purpose-built culinary asset represents the next generation of restaurant real estate.
This project transcends the definition of a traditional ghost kitchen and exceeds the functionality of a basic cloud kitchen. The asset is best described as a Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub — a dual-level, vertically integrated food campus combining flagship, customer-facing restaurants at grade level with a fully built, technology-enabled cloud kitchen platform at the lower level.
Unlike delivery-only facilities, this property supports:
- Full brick-and-mortar restaurant operations
- On-site dining and outdoor patio seating
- Customer pickup and third-party delivery
- Technology-driven ordering and brand visibility
- Multi-brand scaling within a single asset
- On-Site Parking
This is a flagship + production model, not a back-of-house warehouse kitchen.
Designed for national credit tenants, emerging restaurant brands, and multi-unit operators, the property enables operators to maximize brand exposure, operational efficiency, and multi-channel revenue generation within one institutional-quality platform.
Grade Level | Flagship Restaurant Spaces (Two Total)
The ground floor features two (2) independent, fully built restaurant spaces, each designed for immediate operation with premium restaurant infrastructure in place.
Area & Configuration
- Approximately 1,500 SF per restaurant
- Dedicated dining area: 23’2” × 39’1” (approximately 900 SF)
- 12.2-foot clear ceiling heights, creating an open, modern dining environment
- Ingress and egress from both Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue
- Finished customer pickup window
Kitchen Infrastructure
- Individual 10 & 12 Feet commercial hood per restaurant, each with fire suppression
- Grease traps per restaurant
- Dedicated walk-in refrigeration per restaurant:
- Three-compartment commercial warewashing sink
- Dedicated food preparation sink
- Separate janitorial/mop basin
Restaurant A
- Walk-in Cooler: 8’x12’
- Walk-in Freezer: 8’x12’
Restaurant B
- Walk-in Cooler: 8’x12’
- Walk-in Freezer: 8’x8’
Guest & Site Amenities
- Two ADA-compliant restrooms on the first floor
- Outdoor patio seating, enhancing dine-in and seasonal activation
- Dedicated pickup zone supporting take-out and delivery
- High-visibility ordering kiosks
- Wireless charging stations integrated into the customer waiting/lounge area
Each restaurant is designed to function as a standalone flagship location while benefiting from the building’s centralized ordering, pickup, and delivery ecosystem.
Centralized Digital Ordering, POS & Customer Experience
At the core of the building is a centralized, tech-forward ordering ecosystem designed to enhance customer flow, brand visibility, and operational performance
Rental Details
- Number of spaces 1
- Total square feet available 6,600 SF
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Space Types Retail
- Lease Type NNN
- Date Updated Jun 7, 2026
Reach out to the broker for more info on lease terms and amenities
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For Lease 1 Space Available
2201 W Howard St, Chicago, IL |
Two restaurant spaces for lease and six could kitchens for lease. Restaurant: Five+ years. Cloud kitchens One+ years.
Manny Regalado
KW ONEChicago |
Contacts
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Building Details
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Property Type Retail
- Property Size 6,600 SF
- Lot Size 18,731 SF
- # of Floors 1
- Parking Spaces Avail. 30
- Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
- Building Class A
- Year Built 2026
- Date Updated Jun 7, 2026
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Very Walkable (89) -
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit (72) -
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable (74)
Location
- City Chicago, IL
- Zip Code 60645
Points of Interest
South Boulevard
0.65 miles
Rogers Park
0.83 miles
Jarvis
0.84 miles
Main
1.00 miles
Granville
2.17 miles
Noyes
2.71 miles
Central
3.10 miles
Oakton-Skokie
3.26 miles
Damen
3.67 miles
Marathon
0.39 miles
Mobil
0.43 miles
Citgo
0.56 miles
Valero
0.56 miles
Amoco
0.70 miles
Blink
2.96 miles
Tesla Supercharger
4.09 miles
Volta Charging Station
4.37 miles
eVgo
5.27 miles
Budget Rental Parking Lot
0.82 miles
Evanston Lot 39
0.90 miles
Parking Lot 42
0.96 miles
Evanston Lot 24
1.04 miles
7331 N Sheridan Self-Park
1.12 miles
Park Plaza Parking Lot
1.44 miles
Holiday Inn Parking
1.77 miles
Public Parking
1.95 miles
Loyola Parking Structure
1.95 miles
Jewel-Osco
0.53 miles
Supermercado Chapala
0.75 miles
Wild Onion Market
0.90 miles
Target
1.06 miles
American Toby Jug Museum
1.10 miles
ALDI
1.16 miles
Morse Fresh Market
1.20 miles
Cermak Fresh Market
1.20 miles
Trader Joe's
1.44 miles
2201 West Howard Street Listing Summary
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The Price for Retail Space at 2201 West Howard Street
The cost of renting retail space in a property highly depends on features such as its location, parking availability and type of retail space, or advantages and features that might be unique to it. For details on asking rent or information on other costs, use the contact form available on this page to reach out to the property representative.
Reach out to the listing broker for information on best parking and other access options at or near the property.
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Retail Space Options Available at 2201 West Howard Street
The property exclusively contains Retail space totaling 6,600 square feet. The leasing opportunity here is available under NNN lease terms.
In addition to retail space type, you will also need to consider the space size that you need for your business to operate at its best. You will find 1 retail space(s) ranging from 1,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet at 2201 West Howard Street, which can serve small or medium retail businesses that are planning to accommodate growth throughout the duration of their lease at this address. For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, reach out using the contact form on this page to get in touch with a broker.
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