Summer in Lakeview East is truly the best time of the year. Summer in Lakeview East can only mean one thing: new businesses opening! here is a comprehensive guide to all of the new businesses opening (or have opened) in Lakeview East this summer!

Now Open

Jennivee’s Bakery

2925 N Hasted Ave

More Jennivee’s? Yes, please! This LGBTQ-owned Lakeview staple has opened a new store on Halsted! This location has everyone’s local favorites (The best cupcakes and cakes in Chicago), and it doubles as a cafe! Jennivee’s will now be treating the neighborhood to delicious coffee and pastries. They also have Affogatos for all the espresso lovers out there! It’s like Jennivee’s, but better!

Hours:

Open 7 days a week, 6am-7pm

Photo Creds: Jennivee’s Bakery IG

Sparkling Pink Pop Up

964 W Belmont Ave (In Lost Reef!)

Presented by Bucket Listers, it’s every Barbie’s dream! This all-pink experience is a highlight in Lakeview! The space has been transformed into an all-pink wonderland (An Insta-worthy bar, say no more!). Tickets for Sparkling Pink Bar are $14.40 a person, which includes a welcome cocktail (Pink, of course!). Don’t worry, Sparkling Pink also offers brunch! Tickets are $40 and include a main entree and bottomless pink mimosas! Live out your Barbie fantasy at Sparkling Pink!

Sparkling Pink: Wednesdays-Saturdays

Sparkling Pink Brunch: Saturdays, July 27th, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

Photo Creds: Sparkling Pink IG

Noori Chicken

3223 N Clark St

Korean Fried Chicken has made its way to Chicago! Noori Chicken is famous for its sauces made in-house daily with fresh ingredients. They serve fried wings, boneless wings, dumplings, mozzarella sticks, fries, bowls, salads, gimbap, fried rice, tteokbokki, and ice cream! Get some Korean fried chicken in Lakeview!

Hours:

Monday: 11AM-9PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday-Saturday: 11AM-9PM

Photo Creds: Noori Chicken IG

Steingold’s

3626 N Clark St

“New York bagels, the Chicago way.” Steingold’s Bagels and Nosh is here to serve true, authentic bagels to Wrigleyville. Just left of the entrance to Hotel Zachary, Steingold’s is here to satisfy Chicago’s craving for bagels. They serve breakfast sandwiches, bagels and cream cheese, signature sandwiches, open face sandwiches, nosh, soup, and salad. They also serve beer, wine, and cocktails. Steingold’s is the perfect place to pregame before a Cubs game!

Hours:

Monday-Sunday 7AM-7PM

Photo Creds: Steingold’s IG

Pure Green

3333 N Broadway

Pure Green is the perfect place to quench your thirst in Lakeview. They serve acai bowls, smoothies, pressed juices, and steel cut oatmeal. This is the perfect spot to grab that tasty and healthy smoothie this summer. Pure Green is the perfect place for a healthy lunch or snack!

Hours:

Monday-Sunday: 7AM-9PM

Photo Creds: Pure Green IG

Goldplaited Boutique

3119 N Broadway

From the people that brought you Goldplaited Salon, comes Goldplaited Boutique! Goldplaited is here to give you the best accessories and apparel on this side of Broadway!

Hours:

Monday/Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 2PM-8PM

Thursday: 2PM-8PM

Friday: 11AM-8PM

Saturday: 10AM-8PM

Sunday: 10AM-5PM

Photo Creds: Goldplaited IG

Big Plate BBQ

3355 N Clark St

Big Plate BBQ is bringing good ol’ fashioned barbeque to Chicago. Brisket, smoked chicken breast, pulled pork, ribs, elotes, Texas-style coleslaw, brussel sprouts, along with other items are featured on their menu. If their brisket isn’t up to your standards, they are offering a full refund (that’s right, a full refund!). That’s how confident they are in the quality of their barbeque.

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Sunday: 4PM-10PM

Photo Creds: Big Plate BBQ IG

Rangoli Kabob

1023 W Belmont Ave

Indian cuisine in Chicago? Yes, please! Rangoli Kabob is here to serve Lakeview authentic Indian dishes. Rangoli is committed to using the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients to make their dishes. Rangoli also offers vegetarian dishes. Each dish is mildly spiced with a bit of heat, but spiciness can be adjusted upon request.

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 12PM-10PM

Saturday: 11AM-10PM

Sunday: 11AM-9PM

Photo Creds: Rangoli Kabob

Billy Goat Tavern

3724-3726 N Clark St

After a goat wandered into the original location, Billy Goat Tavern has become a true Chicago staple. Their world-famous “cheezborgers” come with pickles and onions, no lettuce or tomatoes. Not feeling a cheezborger? Billy Goat also serves hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. Billy Goat also offers breakfast! Start your day off strong with a Billy Goat breakfast sandwich. Help break the Cubs’ curse with Billy Goat Tavern!

Hours:

Open 7 days a week, 9AM-12AM

Photo Creds: Billy Goat Tavern IG

Flamingo Tea

843 1/2 W Belmont Ave

Flamingo Tea is officially NOW OPEN! Flamingo Tea specializes in handcrafted teas, milk teas, slushies, sandwiches, and more!

Hours:

Monday-Sunday: 11AM-9PM

Photo Creds: Flamingo Tea IG

Lash and Company

2835 N Halsted Ave

Lash and Company believes in simple beauty. They believe in supporting their clients and employees, fostering a positive environment for everyone. Lash and Company offer eyelash extensions, eyelash fills, eyebrow tinting, eyebrow lamination and shaping, lash lifts and tints, and microdermabrasion. Get the lashes of your dreams at Lash and Company!

Photo Creds: Lash and Company

Coming Soon

btone FITNESS Lakeview

556 W Diversey

A combination of resistance training, yoga, and pilates is what makes btone unique. Each workout is only 45 minutes, since it is designed to fit around your busy schedule. Their workouts are designed to be light on your joints, so people of any fitness level can participate in their workouts. They are currently offering a pre-opening special for 5 classes for $89, or 8 classes for $99.

Photo Creds: btone FITNESS Lakeview IG

Dentologie

963 W Belmont Ave

Dentologie offers preventative care, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative treatments. Dentologie attempts to make a visit to the dentist as stress-free as possible. Their facility is modern and comfortable, and they are close to the Belmont train stop, so traveling to their facility is a breeze! The first 50 new patients at this location will receive a free Opalescence Go whitening kit.

Hours:

Monday: 8AM-2PM

Tuesday-Thursday: 2PM-8PM

Friday: 8AM-3PM

Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Photo Creds: Dentologie IG

Duke of Perth

2827 N Broadway

Duke of Perth is moving! Duke of Perth is bringing their famous fish and chips to Broadway this August! They offer all-you-can-eat fish and chips every Wednesday and Friday. They also offer malt beer and a separate menu of non-malt beer. If you’re not feeling fish and chips, they also offer different burgers and sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, and bangers and mash.

Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday: 5PM-midnight

Friday: 4PM-1AM

Saturday: 12PM-1AM

Sunday: 12PM-12AM

Photo Creds: Duke of Perth Facebook

Le Petit Marcel

2916 N Broadway

Brought to you by the team behind Maison Marcel, Le Petit Marcel is the newest up-scale French restaurant! Whereas Maison Marcel serves breakfast, Le Petit Marcel focuses on dinner. Each meal will be filled with Perisian flavors for everyone to enjoy.

Photo Creds: Maison Marcel

Crave Cookies

2951 N Broadway

A cookie store on Broadway? What more could we ask for? Crave Cookies is coming to Chicago! Similar to Crumbl Cookies, each week, Crave Cookies releases its weekly menu every Friday! Their award-winning chocolate chip cookie is available all week. Crave also serves Loaded Sodas. You get to choose what kind of soda you would like, then you can add boba, syrups, creams, purees, and a lemon or lime. Crave Cookies also offers catering.

Photo Creds: Crave Cookies IG

Oak & Honey

3124 N Broadway

To be open in 2025, Oak & Honey will be serving elevated new American Cuisine, artisanal breads and pastries, and craft wine, cocktails, and beer. Oak & Honey will be open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The Oak & Honey team is excited to share their space with you!

Photo Creds: Oak & Honey

Dad’s Place

3369 N Clark St

Dad’s Place, the second iteration of Mom’s Place in River North, will be going into the Houndstooth Saloon location at Clark and Roscoe. Dad’s Place will have live music, karaoke, and comfort food. Dad’s Place serves to be your oasis in the middle of Wrigleyville.