1635-1637 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Retail Property For Lease · 5,340 SF

1635 N. Damen Avenue presents an exceptional leasing opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Bucktown–Wicker Park neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and trendsetting retail and dining destinations. This fully built-out second-generation restaurant space offers a total of 5,340 square feet, including 4,088 square feet on the ground floor and 1,252 square feet on the second floor, providing flexibility for dining, private events, or office use. The property features a high-visibility blade sign along Damen Avenue, one of the area’s busiest pedestrian corridors, ensuring strong exposure to both local residents and visitors. A private beer garden enhances the customer experience and creates an inviting atmosphere for outdoor dining, a highly sought-after amenity in today’s market. Full-building branding opportunities allow tenants to establish a strong identity in a neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of national retailers and local boutiques. Positioned among premier co-tenants such as Shinola, Bluemercury, Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Barnes & Noble, the property benefits from consistent foot traffic and a dense, affluent customer base. Within a one-mile radius, the population exceeds 61,000 with an average household income of $187,998, and the daytime population surpasses 53,000. This is an ideal location for a restaurant, bar, or experiential retail concept seeking a prime address in one of Chicago’s most dynamic urban corridors.