Ann Sather Says Goodbye to Belmont — and Roscoe Village's Summer Sidewalk Sale Is This Weekend

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lake View · July 8, 2026

Lake View neighbors, two stories are making the rounds this week — one bittersweet, one a reason to get outside and shop local.

First, the end of an era: after 81 years tied to Belmont Avenue, Ann Sather's beloved Belmont location has closed its doors. The iconic Swedish-American diner — famous for its cinnamon rolls the size of your fist — has long been a North Side institution, and the Belmont chapter quietly wrapped up at the end of June. It's a moment worth pausing on for longtime Lakeview residents who grew up celebrating birthdays and Sunday brunches in those booths. Ann Sather locations remain open elsewhere in the city, but the Belmont farewell stings for the neighborhood.

On a brighter note, the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Summer Sidewalk Sales and Tails event this Saturday and Sunday, July 11–12. It's the perfect excuse to wander the corridor, discover deals at local boutiques and shops, and — if the name is any hint — bring your four-legged best friend along for the stroll. Events like this are exactly what keep Lakeview's commercial strips vibrant and connected. Clear your weekend, lace up your walking shoes, and show your neighborhood businesses some love!

Sources:
1. https://lakevieweast.com/
2. https://www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/
3. https://southportcorridorchicago.com/2026/05/29/chicago-city-council-has-approved-a-new-mixed-use-development-at-3611-n-halsted-street-in-lakeview/