49 E. Cermak Rd — Lease in Chicago, IL

  • Price: Contact for price
  • Listing type: For lease
  • Asset type: Business
  • Location: Chicago, IL 60616
  • Size: 3,162 SF
  • Year built: 1930

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Description

TURNKEY RESTAURANT SPACE | PRIME SOUTH LOOP LOCATION 43–51 E. Cermak Road | Chicago, IL 60616 The Opportunity A rare opportunity to lease fully built-out, high-capacity restaurant space in one of Chicago’s most active and strategically located commercial corridors. The property offers 3,162 SF of total restaurant space , with the flexibility to accommodate either a single operator leasing the entire premises or 2 separate restaurant concepts occupying 1,581 SF each . Whether you are looking to establish a flagship location, expand an existing brand, launch a new concept, or secure a smaller-format restaurant space with substantial existing infrastructure, the property offers a flexible and efficient path to opening. Operators may lease: Option 1: 1,581 SF restaurant space Option 2: 1,581 SF restaurant space Option 3: The entire 3,162 SF premises This flexible configuration creates an opportunity for two independent restaurant operators to occupy the property side by side or for one tenant to control the entire space and potentially operate multiple concepts from a single location. The Space 3,162 SF of purpose-built restaurant space designed to support high-volume food preparation and restaurant operations. This is not a traditional vanilla-box delivery. The property features substantial existing commercial kitchen infrastructure, including: Two 20-foot hoods and one 9-foot hood Fryers, ovens, and high-output cooking lines Two walk-in coolers Tilt skillet and deli slicer High-capacity dishwashers Existing infrastructure supporting multiple preparation and service lines The existing layout and infrastructure provide operators with the opportunity to significantly reduce the time and cost associated with building a restaurant from the ground up. Whether occupied by one flagship operator or divided between two complementary restaurant concepts, the property is designed to support efficient, high-output operations. Bring your concept and finishing touches and take advan

Market Context

This commercial property in Chicago, IL is listed for lease across 3,162 SF. The building dates to 1930. Compare it against other commercial property listings for lease in Chicago, IL — view the full market.

First seen on CREHunt: Oct 4, 2026

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