A Trader Joe's Is Coming to Logan Square — And Neighbors Are Here for It
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Logan Square ·
Logan Square's Milwaukee Avenue corridor just got some major news: Trader Joe's is officially planning to plant its iconic roots at 2053 N. Milwaukee Ave., taking over a building that has sat vacant since a CVS shuttered there back in 2017. A real estate listing and confirmation from Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) broke the news earlier this year, and the buzz hasn't stopped since. For a neighborhood that has long punched above its weight in restaurants and independent shops, landing a full-service grocery anchor on Milwaukee Ave. feels like a genuine quality-of-life win.
Neighbors have been vocal about their excitement. The building's long vacancy has been a sore spot on an otherwise thriving stretch of Milwaukee, and the prospect of a walkable grocery option — especially one with Trader Joe's cult-favorite snack aisle — is landing well. "It's nice to have something within walking distance for the people that are local," one neighbor told Block Club Chicago. La Spata's office confirmed the grocer is moving into the space, with a Trader Joe's spokesperson acknowledging plans to open in Logan Square, though a firm timeline has yet to be pinned down.
With a brand-new public plaza rising at 2550 N. Milwaukee, La Placita drawing foot traffic, and now a Trader Joe's filling one of the corridor's most conspicuous empty storefronts, Milwaukee Avenue's momentum feels truly unstoppable this summer. Logan Square neighbors — are you counting down the days until that first Trader Joe's run? Drop your must-buy picks and share your excitement with the community on Socialhood!
Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/24/trader-joes-opening-new-store-in-logan-square/