Chicago / ON OUR RADAR
unclearTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2508 W CERMAK RD
Chicago · Public permit record
Name supported by the permit source. Current operation is unverified.

A signal of activity. Not a confirmed opening.
01 / THE SIGNAL
What’s taking shape.
Food-service wording is present, but the rules cannot confidently characterize the activity.
INSTALLATION OF (1)14'10"L X 3'1"HT X 0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE AT 2508 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608.
Supporting source text · Chicago description rules v1 · Review: unreviewed
02 / THE TIMELINE
The record so far.
- June 8, 2026
Application review began
Recorded by the city’s permitting system.
- August 3, 2026
Ready-to-issue / issue date
May indicate readiness to issue subject to fees.
- Still unknown
Opening date
A permit alone does not confirm when a business opens.
03 / STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
The original permit.
INSTALLATION OF (1)14'10"L X 3'1"HT X 0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE AT 2508 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608.
Name evidence
FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE AT
Source record 3451702 · Retrieved September 30, 2026
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