Previously occupied by The Scout Waterhouse & Kitchen, 1301 S Wabash Avenue offers 7,237 square feet of former restaurant and bar space on the ground floor of a mixed-use building with office and residential space above.
1301 S Wabash Avenue features a commercial kitchen hood with black iron, along with a walk-in freezer and cooler. Showcasing brick front walls, natural stone, and hardwood floors creates a modern, stylish, and refined, elegant vibe.
Situated prominently on the corner of S Wabash Avenue and 13th Street in Chicago's vibrant South Loop neighborhood, 1301 S Wabash Avenue will benefit from high visibility, being adjacent to numerous high-rise residential buildings, proximity to the Loop, Michigan Avenue, and Soldier Field, which had an annual attendance of almost 530,000 in 2024.
Residents and tourists will naturally create substantial organic foot traffic.
1301 S Wabash Avenue offers easy access to Lake Shore Drive and the Dan Ryan Expressway via the Roosevelt Road thoroughfare, located one block north. Other popular attractions within a mile include the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum Campus, and Webster (Daniel) Park. Within a five-minute walk, patrons can access the (CTA) Red, Orange, and Green L lines at Roosevelt station, providing access to downtown, the North Side, and McCormick Place.
The area within a 2-mile radius of 1301 S Wabash Avenue is home to a growing population of 202,769, supporting a robust workforce. Daytime employment figures show that there are 473,190 individuals employed in the service-producing industry alone. The average household income is $139,599, with consumer spending exceeding $3.56 billion annually, of which $1.05 billion is spent on food, beverages, and entertainment.
Ideally located in the South Loop, with built-in foot traffic, 1301 S Wabash Avenue offers unmatched space, accessibility, and a built-in customer base in one of Chicago's most dynamic neighborhoods. This is an opportunity not to be missed.