565 Roger Williams Ave

Twenty-five miles north of Chicago’s Loop, the City of Highland Park is located along beautiful Lake Michigan, at the heart of the metropolitan area’s most affluent markets. Highland Park is a thriving community with a diverse population of over 29,000, a stable economic base, top-rated schools, and a university-affiliated hospital, offering some of the most unique business opportunities in Lake County. The Property is easily accessible from Route 41, I-94, and I-294, and is served by Pace Bus and the adjacent Ravinia Metra Station, with plenty of bike paths, including the Greenbay Trail and great walkability. It is home to the Ravinia Festival and borders Cook County. From one end to the other, Highland Park’s business community is diverse and growing with nine commercial districts conveniently located throughout the City.SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to present 565 Roger Williams Avenue in the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia business and entertainment district. This rare Northshore opportunity includes a 4,100-square-foot free-standing building and an adjacent outdoor patio area that can accommodate a substantial outdoor seating operation, seamlessly blending an industrial loft space sophistication in a highly adaptable envelope on a highly visible 9,374 site. The expansive land area, with clear site lines to Roger Williams Avenue, provides a restaurant operator the opportunity to develop a sprawling outdoor patio providing the perfect environment for al fresco dining. The City of Highland Park has recently approved an outdoor patio use for this site, which may be transferrable to a new operator (due diligence must still be done to determine transferability of the special use). In addition, the City of Highland Park offers generous grant and incentive programs that are available to tenants who improve commercial properties. Whether you envision a trendy bistro, a fine dining establishment, or a casual eatery with a laid-back vibe, this restaurant space offers the canvas upon which an experienced operator can thrive throughout the year. For restaurateurs wishing to expand in Chicago’s thriving north suburban market, look no further than 565 Roger Williams Avenue and join the experienced crop of operators including Fred’s Garage, Minos, Guildhall, Pomeroy, and Sophia Steak that have found success.