Bucktown Restaurant for Lease on Damen Ave | 1,100 SF Turnkey Second-Generation Space

The opportunity

Position your concept in Bucktown, Chicago with this 1,100 SF restaurant for lease at 2010 N Damen Ave. This second-generation space is fully improved for food service and offers a streamlined path for operators seeking a turnkey setup in one of Chicago’s most established dining and retail corridors.

Well suited for a quick-service restaurant, café, specialty food concept, or grab-and-go operator, the layout supports efficient day-to-day operations without the burden of a full ground-up buildout.

For lease: full restaurant space
Size: 1,100 SF
Location: Bucktown, Chicago
Lease type: NNN lease
Condition: turnkey, second-generation ready

Space & layout

The space is configured for active restaurant use, with practical front- and back-of-house elements already in place. An existing bar area adds flexibility for beverage service, customer flow, or a hybrid café-counter format, while multiple restrooms support guest convenience and code-conscious planning.

Turnkey restaurant space
Second-generation restaurant layout
Bar area
Dedicated food preparation area
Multiple restrooms
Ideal for café, QSR, specialty food, or grab-and-go use

Kitchen & infrastructure

Built for food service, this Bucktown restaurant for lease includes several core utility components already installed, helping reduce startup time and infrastructure costs. The existing setup is especially attractive for lighter cooking concepts that can benefit from a Type II hood and established prep support.

Type II hood
Grease trap
Three-compartment sink
In-place refrigeration
HVAC
Existing food-service improvements in place

Lease terms

This Chicago restaurant for lease is offered at a competitive rate for a built-out Bucktown location, giving operators a chance to secure a smaller-format, ready-to-use space in a high-demand neighborhood.

Rate: $4.58/SF
Lease structure: NNN
Address: 2010 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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