Chicago / ON OUR RADAR
possible openingTROPICAL 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.
The description explicitly mentions a new food-service tenant, operator, or space. This is a potential opening signal only.
NEW TENANT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE MOVING INTO AN EXISTING SHELL SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE PLUMBING, MEP, ELECTRICAL, AND ARCH. NO HOOD
Supporting source text · Chicago description rules v1 · Review: unreviewed
02 / THE TIMELINE
The record so far.
- June 15, 2026
Application review began
Recorded by the city’s permitting system.
- August 5, 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.
NEW TENANT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE MOVING INTO AN EXISTING SHELL SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE PLUMBING, MEP, ELECTRICAL, AND ARCH. NO HOOD
Name evidence
NEW TENANT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Source record 3452051 · Retrieved September 30, 2026
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