Vienna Beef Restaurant and Factory Store to Open in 2025 at Namesake Bucktown Plaza
Retail and Restaurant Coming Soon to Vienna Beef Plaza
A new restaurant serving Vienna Beef’s signature hot dogs, Italian beefs, and street food specialties will open at Vienna Beef Plaza in the first half of 2025. The restaurant will join a factory store and retail tenants at the redeveloped site, which will also house Vienna Beef’s corporate offices.
Original Plans Delayed, New Timeline Announced
While the initial plan was to open the restaurant and factory store in spring 2024, construction is ongoing, and the new expected opening date is now the first half of 2025. A more specific timeline was not provided by the company.
Construction Progress and Additional Tenants
Construction on the remaining parts of the plaza is well underway, and the company is in discussions with other prospective tenants. Employees have already moved into the new corporate offices, which are located within the plaza.
Other Plans for the Site
The Vienna Beef Plaza development will eventually be home to three to five stores and big-box companies, according to Vienna Beef Vice President Tom McGlade. The site features more than 200 parking spaces.
A Glimpse into the Past
In 2018, Vienna Beef opened a pop-up museum at the former factory to celebrate its 125th anniversary. Although the museum will not be returning, the restaurant will be outfitted with memorabilia that encapsulates the company’s 130-year history as Chicago-born and Chicago-made.
Conclusion
The Vienna Beef restaurant and factory store will join Binny’s liquor store, which opened in the eastern side of the plaza this summer. The community can look forward to experiencing the iconic Chicago hot dog company’s offerings in their new location.
FAQs
* What type of food will the new restaurant serve?
+ The restaurant will serve Vienna Beef’s signature hot dogs, Italian beefs, and street food specialties.
* When is the restaurant expected to open?
+ The restaurant is expected to open in the first half of 2025.
* Will the company museum return?
+ No, the pop-up museum will not be returning. However, the restaurant will be outfitted with memorabilia that encapsulates the company’s 130-year history.
