CW Retail - Food Halls Report

Revival Food Hall at the National

T his recently opened project in Chicago’s Central Loop is a stunner. Situated in a historic 1907 bank building on Clark Street, Revival Food Hall boasts industrial chic design on the ground floor of a 20-story office building. It is a classic example of the food hall as “project amenity.” But that could be a misnomer; our view is that this 24,000 sf food hall could hold its own as a destination. Its location in the heart of the Windy City’s downtown office market is certainly an advantage. So are its offerings. Revival Food Hall has about 15 food stalls with a mix of local neighborhood concepts ranging from fast casual to chef-driven.

Additionally, 16” On Center operates a multi-roaster coffee shop and full bar in addition to space for a record store and a reading corner. Revival Food Hall caters to a wide range of customers from middle- aged business types in suits to millennial creatives in hoodies, all of whom can be seen texting away or looking things up on their tablets as they enjoy Mexico City street fare from Antique Taco Chiquito or Poke from the Aloha Poke Company.

Food Halls of America 2016

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