Those in the neighborhood need not worry about the chain leaving for good.
Giordano’s has just broken the news that a new location is on the way to Wrigleyville in the near future. An exact address has not been released, but fans can be assured it is moving closer to Wrigley Field. The opening date will be sometime in 2027.
The former Giordano’s at 1040 W Belmont Avenue is being redeveloped into a five-story apartment building with ground-floor retail, per a report from Southport Corridor. The team is not letting this closure finish their chapter in Lakeview however.
“Wrigleyville is such an iconic part of Chicago, and we’re excited to continue being part of the neighborhood’s incredible energy, and tradition,” said Nick Scarpino, CEO of Giordano’s in a press release.
Coming from humble beginnings, the first location opened in February 1974 on the South Side of Chicago, debuted by Efren and Joseph Boglio. Now, the company operates about 54 restaurants across the country. Illinois is obviously the main territory, with around 40 locations, but other markets include Florida, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., Ohio and Indiana.
Favorites at the restaurants are not changing with this location. These include the legendary stuffed deep dish, thin crust and tavern style pies. Options other than pizzas include Italian beef sandwiches, chicken parmesan, spaghetti, salads and sides like garlic bread.
When it gets closer to the opening date, the Giordano’s team will be providing more information on the new Wrigleyville location on the company website or social media pages.
