Logan Square – Whole Foods Market confirmed that a new Daily Shop grocery store will be built at the former Family Dollar site at 2280 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The 30,000‑square‑foot building, vacant since the discount retailer closed in 2023, will be renovated to accommodate the smaller‑format concept the chain has been rolling out in high‑density, transit‑rich neighborhoods.
Daily Shop concept expands in Chicago
Whole Foods first introduced the Daily Shop model in May, announcing plans for three cities—Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia—over the next two years. The concept is designed to deliver high‑quality food and everyday essentials in a streamlined footprint, making it easier for residents to shop directly from transit stops.
Alderman Daniel La Spata welcomes the project
Chicago Alderman Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) expressed enthusiasm for the development, noting that the store will be a “smaller‑format version, like the Wicker Park store.” In a text message, La Spata said, “I’m excited to see more transit‑oriented grocers coming to the 1st ward. The opportunity to step off the train and into a grocery store is a great one for our residents.”
Developer Shapack Partners leads the redevelopment
The property was purchased by Shapack Partners, a Fulton Market‑based real‑estate development firm, for $5.6 million in April 2023. The limited‑liability company acquired the site in 2018 and has been evaluating redevelopment options. Shapack Partners, known for its work on Fulton Market’s retail district, plans to subdivide the commercial space to attract additional businesses after the Whole Foods renovation is complete.
According to Cook County property records, the developer filed two building permits this month—one for a roof replacement and another for a comprehensive renovation that includes new facade openings, interior remodeling, and exterior landscaping. Both permits are pending city approval.
Neighborhood context and nearby developments
The former Family Dollar building will receive an updated brick façade and roof upgrades, work that began earlier this year. The site’s location near the CTA Red Line makes it a prime candidate for the transit‑oriented Daily Shop model.
Logan Square will also see the arrival of its first Trader Joe’s store at 2053 N. Milwaukee Avenue, slated to open next year. The new Trader Joe’s will sit just a few blocks from the upcoming Whole Foods, further expanding grocery options for local residents.
Impact on the community
Whole Foods’ Daily Shop is expected to create construction jobs during the renovation phase and permanent retail positions once the store opens. The addition of a high‑end grocery option aligns with the neighborhood’s growing demand for quality food access within walking distance of public transportation.
Local officials and community members have highlighted the importance of bringing essential services to dense urban areas, reducing the need for car trips and supporting a more walkable, family‑friendly environment.
Next steps
Shapack Partners awaits city approval of the renovation permits. Once approved, the firm will begin interior work to adapt the space for Whole Foods’ Daily Shop layout. The opening date has not been announced, but the project is expected to move forward in the coming months.
Original reporting: Block Club Chicago — read the source article.
