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900-950 Church St
Evanston, IL 60201 Downtown Evanston

$7,500 USD/MO

Storefront For Lease  •  2,000 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Storefront
  • Year Built 2000
  • Total Building Size 9,589 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class B
  • Zoning RP, Evanston
62 Transit Score
99 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 2,000 SF $45.00 USD/SF/YR
Situated in the heart of historic downtown Evanston, this prominently located corner restaurant and bar offers unmatched visibility within Church Street Plaza, a vibrant mixed-use urban development. Positioned along a bustling cobblestoned pedestrian walkway, the property features a spacious outdoor patio and sits directly across from the Davis Metra Station and steps from the Davis CTA Brown Line, ensuring exceptional commuter and visitor traffic.
The property serves a diverse customer base, including Northwestern University students, office workers, commuters from the newly relocated Evanston City Hall, residents of an upscale 250-unit complex, tourists at the Plaza’s first-class hotel, retail shoppers, and AMC moviegoers. This dynamic mix of patrons creates strong demand for food and beverage operators.
Designed for immediate operation, the space is recently constructed and includes a large commercial hood, walk-in cooler, and a liquor license for on-site consumption. With its prime location, high foot traffic, and turn-key buildout, this property represents a rare opportunity for an operator or investor seeking a well-positioned asset in one of Evanston’s most active destinations.

  • Date available: 30 Days
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Triple Net
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: Sublet

Description

The property is located at 950 Church Street in Evanston, Illinois, within the Church Street Plaza development. It occupies a corner position along a pedestrian walkway and includes an outdoor patio. The site is across from the Davis Metra Station and near the Davis CTA Brown Line. Surrounding uses include retail, dining, office, and residential developments. Northwestern University and the relocated City Hall are in close proximity. The property is licensed for retail food and liquor use and includes a commercial kitchen buildout.
Diverse customer base: Northwestern University students, office workers and commuters from the newly relocated Evanston City Hall, residents of the upscale 250-unit complex, tourists at the Plaza’s first-class hotel, retail shoppers, and AMC moviegoers.

Turn-Key: Recently constructed space featuring a large commercial hood, walk-in cooler, and a liquor license for on-site consumption.

Highlights

Equipped former restaurant available for purchase. Price is negotiable.
Liquor license available for purchase. Open with an Interim Management Agreement and avoid delays in licensing and inspections.
The space has a private patio along a popular cobbled stone ped-way.
Across the street from the Metra Station and steps to the Purple Line CTA.
City Hall recently relocated some of their offices above the retail space.
Prominent corner exposure.

Amenities

  • Corner Lot
  • Air Conditioning

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Inspire Counseling Center
Noodles & Company
Pure Barre
Semper Laser Evanston
The Now Massage Boutique 8/4/2035

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Evanston Davis Street Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 1 min 1 min 0.1 mi
Evanston Main Street Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 5 min - 1.3 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
Davis Station (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 1 min 1 min 0.1 mi
Foster Station (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 2 min 8 min 0.5 mi
Dempster Station (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 2 min 11 min 0.6 mi
Noyes Station (Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 3 min 15 min 0.8 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Chicago O'Hare International 36 min - 18.7 mi
Chicago Midway International 47 min - 29.2 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Juan Carlos Gomez 312-575-0480 Kudan Group, Inc.
Juan Carlos Gomez 312-575-0480 Kudan Group, Inc.