Six Corners Is Back: Pita Inn, Burlington & More New Businesses Are Heading to Portage Park

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Portage Park · August 16, 2026

Big things are brewing at Six Corners, and Portage Park neighbors have plenty of reasons to be excited. The Portage Park Chamber of Commerce is buzzing with news that several new businesses are set to arrive in the area — including a Pita Inn restaurant that will mark the beloved chain's first-ever Chicago location, alongside a Burlington department store adding major retail energy to the neighborhood's iconic commercial hub.

For years, Six Corners has been a cornerstone of Northwest Side identity — a crossroads where Irving Park Road, Milwaukee Avenue, and Cicero Avenue converge into one of the city's most storied shopping districts. These incoming businesses signal that the momentum is building once again at this historic intersection, with new names joining the neighborhood retailers and restaurants that have kept the corridor alive and kicking.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Pita Inn's legendary falafel and hummus or simply thrilled to see fresh investment landing in the heart of Portage Park, this is the kind of news that makes the Northwest Side feel like it's genuinely on the rise. Have you been following the changes at Six Corners? Which new business are you most excited to see open its doors? Share your thoughts with the Socialhood community — and tag a neighbor who needs to hear this good news!

Sources:
1. https://www.portageparkchamber.org/news