16 Bars for Lease in Evanston, IL, USA

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Prime Neighborhood Coffee Shop Opportunity – 1424 Lake St An exceptional opportunity to create a neighborhood-serving coffee shop in a high-visibility, high-traffic location along Lake Street. Situated next to Cherry Preschool, steps from Penny Park, and just down the street from Dewey Elementary, this space is surrounded by daily foot traffic from families, caregivers, and local residents—an ideal foundation for a welcoming community gathering place. The space requires renovation, offering the incoming tenant a blank canvas to design a concept that truly fits the neighborhood. A conceptual rendering is available to help spark imagination and illustrate the potential for a warm, inviting café environment. Ownership is excited to partner with the right operator to bring a thoughtfully designed, community-oriented coffee shop to life—one that becomes part of the daily rhythm of the neighborhood.

Date on Market:

2026-02-16

Wilmette Office, Retail for Lease - Near North

In the heart of Wilmette's Village Center (central business district) you'll find 1222 Washington Court a new 2-story commercial building available for lease. The building is ideally situated across from the city parking lot and the Metra's Union Pacific (UP-N) train stop (service from Ogilvie Transportation Center to Kenosha, WI). Pace Bus routes 422, 421 and 213 serve the market providing ideal employee transportation. The second floor has lofted offices (elevator access to second floor) and the ground floor has a move-in ready restaurant available for lease. Wilmette has a population of 27,550 with a median age of 45.7. 84.6% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value of $802,200 and median household income of $192,300 with 10,280 households.

Date on Market:

2026-02-03

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Position your business in the heart of Evanston, located at 1942 Maple Avenue. A versatile retail space ideal for a variety of uses. This highly visible standalone location offers 1700 SF with an additional 1,400 SF of basement storage or operational space. Previously home to a neighborhood grocery store, the space is well-suited for grocery, convenience retail, specialty food, or service-oriented businesses. Take advantage of a steady flow of foot and vehicle traffic, proximity to public transit (steps from the Foster Street purple line stop), and a vibrant surrounding neighborhood. This for-lease location offers all the key components that set up your business for success. Highlights: Prime Evanston location near downtown, wide storefront windows, Extra-large basement, Excellent visibility and signage. Exciting Opportunity to Rent half a city Block. B1 Zoning accommodates a variety of uses.

Date on Market:

2025-08-18

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

636 Church Street, known as The Carlson Building, is a distinguished eight-story condominium situated in the heart of downtown Evanston, directly across from the Evanston Public Library and only a short block from Northwestern University's campus. This historic high-rise offers spacious four-bedroom, one-bath apartments averaging approximately 1,182?sq?ft, featuring gleaming hardwood floors and an open-concept kitchen and living area ideal for gatherings. Constructed in 1925, the building sits on a generous 0.57-acre parcel and last changed ownership in 1993 for $3.2?million.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-04-29

Wilmette Office for Lease - Near North

Join Napolita Pizzeria & Pescadero Seafood at the main downtown intersection in Wilmette at Central Avenue and Wilmette Avenue. The building is across from Pit & Tap BBQ, Central Station Coffee, Hotcakes, FoodHaul, Torino Ramen, Griffins Cocktails and many other retailers. The population in the 2-mile radius is 64,816 expanding to 300,817 people in the 5-mile radius with average household incomes of $161,947 and $124,132 respectively. Public transportation available to the door with bus routes 421 and 422 (Pace Bus) and is just one block east of the Wilmette Metra station (UP-North service from Waukegan to Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center). Traffic on Wilmette Avenue is over 12,000 vehicles per day.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-09-04

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

FORMER GIORDANOS PIZZA LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN EVANSTON. FULLY BUILT-OUT AS A RESTAURANT RETAIL SPACE. SPACE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Date on Market:

2025-02-01

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to present an exceptional second-generation restaurant/retail opportunity in downtown Evanston, IL, steps from the Northwestern University campus. This 7,500 SF space has served Chicago's North Shore community as a high-volume restaurant space for many years. The lease includes substantial existing infrastructure, including several hoods with black-iron venting, walk-in coolers and freezers, prep tables, cooking appliances, tables, and chairs. The restaurant space has a large horseshoe-shaped bar. There is also a partial basement under the space for storage, back of the house, etc. This opportunity also comes with a parking lot adjacent to the property that can be used for valet on nights and weekends. The property could also be suitable for other uses, including daycare, fitness, medical office, and other retail and service uses. The property boasts long-term, stable ownership. Available immediately.

Date on Market:

2025-01-21

Evanston Office, Retail for Lease - Near North

Historical landmark building in the heart of downtown Evanston. Centrally located to shopping and restaurants with a lot of foot traffic. Nine story elevator building with a lobby door attendant. On-site management office, maintenance crew, and daily janitorial service.

Date on Market:

2025-08-13

Evanston Office, Retail for Lease - Near North

Date on Market:

2023-01-23

Skokie Office for Lease - Near North

Through extensive rehab and creative repositioning in what was once a vacant single user warehouse is now a highly visible multi-tenant office building consisting of 108,000 square feet and home to over 30 individual businesses. On McCormick Blvd just north of Oakton Avenue.

Date on Market:

2026-02-05

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Premier Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub New Construction | Trophy Corner | Chicago–Evanston Gateway Positioned at the highly trafficked corner of Howard Avenue and Ridge Avenue — the physical gateway between Chicago and Evanston — this purpose-built culinary campus represents the next generation of restaurant real estate. This is not a traditional ghost kitchen. It is a Hybrid Cloud Kitchen & Experiential Restaurant Hub combining flagship, customer-facing restaurants at grade level with a fully integrated, technology-enabled commissary platform below. Designed for national credit tenants, emerging brands, and multi-unit operators, the asset delivers brand visibility, operational efficiency, and multi-channel revenue generation within one institutional-quality environment. Asset Overview • New-construction, dual-level culinary campus • Flagship brick-and-mortar restaurants at grade • Fully built commissary kitchens at lower level • Centralized digital ordering & POS integration • On-site dining + outdoor patio seating • Customer pickup & third-party delivery optimized • Multi-brand scalability within a single asset • 23 on-site parking spaces (incl. ADA) • 1,200-amp electrical service • Institutional-quality life safety systems • Site dimensions: 111’10” × 170’ Grade Level | Two Flagship Restaurant Spaces Two independent, fully built restaurant spaces designed for immediate operation. Size & Layout • ±1,500 SF per restaurant • Dedicated dining area: 23’2” × 39’1” (±900 SF) • 12.2-foot clear ceilings • Dual frontage: Howard Ave & Ridge Ave • Finished customer pickup window • Outdoor patio seating • Dedicated pickup zone Kitchen Infrastructure (Per Restaurant) • 10–12 ft commercial hood with fire suppression • Dedicated grease trap • Walk-in refrigeration per unit • Three-compartment warewashing sink • Dedicated food prep sink • Janitorial/mop basin Restaurant A • 8’ × 12’ walk-in cooler • 8’ × 12’ walk-in freezer Restaurant B • 8’ × 12’ walk-in cooler • 8’ × 8’ walk-in freezer Guest & Customer Experience • Two ADA-compliant restrooms (first floor) • High-visibility ordering kiosks • Wireless charging lounge area • Integrated digital brand displays Each restaurant functions as a standalone flagship while benefiting from centralized ordering, pickup, and delivery infrastructure. Centralized Digital Ordering & POS Ecosystem A tech-forward system designed for omnichannel performance and brand scalability. Integrated Ordering Channels • In-person ordering • Mobile orders • Brand-specific websites • Third-party delivery platforms • Catering & bulk orders System Capabilities • Digital menus & monitors displaying all brands • Pickup-number display system • Food lockers for online orders • Individual branded websites (auto-generated via POS) • Unified backend for menu & pricing control • Real-time analytics (order volume, prep time, fulfillment) • Automated tax calculation by jurisdiction • Loyalty & promotion integration Each tenant receives: • Dedicated POS instance • Branded website • Secure merchant account • Full data ownership Lower Level | Six Commissary Kitchens Purpose-built production environment supporting delivery-first and multi-brand operators. Kitchen Configurations • Two kitchens: 9’5” × 19’7” • Two kitchens: 9’2” × 19’7” • Two kitchens: 14’2” × 16’2” • 8-foot hood in every kitchen • Fire suppression & code-compliant ventilation Shared Cold Storage • 8’ × 11’ walk-in freezer (with shelving) • 11’ × 14’ walk-in cooler (with shelving) • Two dry-storage rooms with racks Support Infrastructure • Dedicated prep & staging zones • Two ADA-compliant restrooms • Employee break area • Delivery lift / freight dumbwaiter (all levels) • Central data room supporting POS & aggregation This structure allows multiple brands to operate independently while leveraging shared infrastructure and enterprise-level systems. Advanced Kitchen Technology (KDS & Smart Systems) Kitchen Display Systems (Per Kitchen) • Dedicated KDS screens + printers • Color-coded order prioritization • Real-time countdown timers • Auto-routing to prep stations • Peak-demand order throttling • Performance analytics Central Order Aggregation • Unified dashboard across platforms • Real-time menu sync • Dynamic pricing updates • Sales & labor analytics by brand Digital Brand Visibility & Smart Fulfillment Central Digital Brand Wall • Displays all restaurant & commissary brands • Live order numbers • Estimated pickup times • Dynamic logo rotation Smart Pickup Zone • Numbered LED pickup shelving • Optional smart lockers with: – QR-code access – Hot / ambient / cold control – Automated customer alerts • Separate courier circulation path Building Systems • 1,200-amp electrical service • Three-zone furnace system – Lower-level commissary – First-floor kitchens – First-floor dining areas • Advanced drainage & sump pump • Modern fire suppression systems Parking & Circulation • 23 striped parking spaces • ADA-compliant parking • Dedicated zones for: – Customer pickup – Third-party drivers – Vendor deliveries Designed to reduce congestion and optimize throughput during peak periods. Ideal Tenant Profile • National credit brands seeking flagship exposure + delivery scale • Multi-unit & multi-concept operators • Fast-casual & QSR brands • Chef-driven concepts expanding efficiently • Delivery-first brands entering brick-and-mortar markets Positioning Summary This asset delivers the visibility of a flagship restaurant with the scalability of a production commissary - a vertically integrated, technology-enabled culinary campus at one of the most strategic corners connecting Chicago and Evanston.

Date on Market:

2026-03-10

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Evanston is a vibrant suburb on the North Shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Chicago. It is known for the prestigious Northwestern University, it's beautiful lakefront, diverse culture, and strong arts scene. It offers a mix of urban amenities and suburban charm, with highly rated public schools, numerous restaurants, and a rich history. The population of Evanston is approximately 75,000 and it is bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, Chicago to the south, and Wilmette and Skokie to the north and west.

Date on Market:

2026-01-09

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Date on Market:

2024-12-09

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

Date on Market:

2024-09-24

Evanston Retail for Lease - Near North

3,000 SF retail space on the hardcorner of Sherman & Church. Available immediately.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2023-08-09

Evanston Office, Retail for Lease - Near North

Street front retail with 2 floors of small office space located in the center of DT Evanston, 1 block to L and Metra, 2 blocks to Northwestern University. Great space for sole practitioners, artists, therapists.

Date on Market:

2025-12-31