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Open since Jul 2026ConfirmedSpotted 70 days before opening

Mercadito Lincoln Park

2421-2423 N Lincoln Ave · Chicago, IL 60614

Open now.

  1. Filed
  2. Licensed
  3. Built out
  4. Open
Stage
Open since Jul 2026
First filing
May 12, 2026
Latest update
Jul 30, 2026
Records
6 from 3 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Chicago

Project timeline

  1. Jul 30, 2026 · First inspection after a complaint · open and operating
    Inspection
  2. Jun 4, 2026 · Liquor license issued · beer, wine & liquor with food
    Liquor license
  3. May 21, 2026 · Food license issued · restaurant
    Business license
  4. May 18, 2026 · Opening inspection passed
    Inspection
  5. May 14, 2026 · Opening inspection passed
    Inspection
  6. May 12, 2026 · Opening inspection failed · not open yet
    Inspection

Filings are public records. “Verified” lines are our own checks. How we read these records

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Likely openConfirmed

Mirus Coffee

1356 W Diversey Pkwy Front · Chicago, IL 60614

Spotted 33 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Business license · Oct 26 · Food license issued · coffee or drinks
Inspection · Oct 21 · Opening inspection passed
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Opening soonConfirmed

CAVA

1830 W Fullerton Ave · Chicago, IL 60614

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Inspection · Oct 22 · Opening inspection passed
Building permit · Mar 20 · Build-out permit issued · new restaurant · $580,000
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ChicagoCF
Likely openConfirmed

Christophes Fine Foods.

2264 N Clark St · Chicago, IL 60614

Spotted 120 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Business license · Oct 20 · Food license issued · carry-out restaurant
Inspection · Oct 13 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoGC
Likely openConfirmed

The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park

1118 W Fullerton Ave 1 · Chicago, IL 60614

Spotted 52 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Business license · Oct 15 · Food license issued · restaurant
Inspection · Oct 6 · Opening inspection passed
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ChicagoSP
Changing handsConfirmed

Sarpino's Pizzeria

1149 W Diversey Pkwy 1 1 · Chicago, IL 60614

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Business license · Sep 10 · New owner licensed · carry-out restaurant
Inspection · Aug 25 · Opening inspection passed · new owner
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Likely openFiled

CAVA

1830 W Fullerton Ave, Ste 36 · Chicago, IL 60614

Licensed and likely open by now.

Business license · Oct 26 · Food license issued · restaurant
Business license · Oct 14 · Food license applied for · restaurant
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How we know

Every opening leaves a paper trail. We match permits, licenses and inspections to one place per address and show where each project stands.

  • Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
  • Filedone official record
  • Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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