Sweet News for Streeterville: Hotel Chocolat Is Coming to the Neighborhood — Plus, Route 66 Gets Its Due on the Mag Mile

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Streeterville · June 28, 2026

Streeterville is savoring a deliciously eventful stretch, and two fresh developments are giving neighbors even more reasons to celebrate this summer.

First, the sweet stuff: Hotel Chocolat, the beloved British chocolatier known for its indulgent cocoa creations, velvety hot chocolates, and beautifully curated gifting collections, is opening a new location in Streeterville — part of a Chicago-area expansion that's also bringing a second outpost to Wicker Park. For a neighborhood already rich in world-class dining and shopping, a Hotel Chocolat arrival feels like a natural fit along the Mag Mile corridor, offering neighbors and visitors alike a truly elevated chocolate experience that goes well beyond your average candy shop.

Meanwhile, history buffs and proud Chicagoans have something to cheer closer to the pavement. A dedication ceremony was recently held recognizing a Chicago landmark in Streeterville as the official starting point of the iconic American roadway Route 66 — a nod to the neighborhood's deep roots in the fabric of American travel and culture. It's a reminder that Streeterville isn't just building toward the future; it's also honoring the storied past that makes this stretch of Chicago so special.

From world-class chocolate to a piece of American highway history, Streeterville continues to deliver. Will you be stopping by Hotel Chocolat when it opens — and did you know Route 66 begins right here in our neighborhood? Share your thoughts in the Socialhood comments!

Sources:
1. https://do312.com/p/new-businesses-restaurants-in-chicago
2. https://abc7chicago.com/place/streeterville/