BMIE Market 60085
Lake County, Illinois · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 72,341 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,791 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 25,566 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±823 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 71,714 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 24,362 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $66,793 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,077 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 34.6 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,161 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±29 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $177,400 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,998 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 112 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 60085 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 13.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +1.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +24.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +23.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +16.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 127 (range 118–136) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.2 per year, r² 0.74) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 59 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 60085. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.74, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,016, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 76.4 | 76 | 40% | +30.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64.3 | 64 | 35% | +22.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 58.6 | 59 | 25% | +14.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 72,341 | 99 | 40% | +39.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 66,793 | 42 | 40% | +16.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 25,566 | 99 | 20% | +19.9 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 24.4 | 67 | 35% | +23.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 15.5 | 51 | 25% | +12.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 72,341 | 99 | 20% | +19.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 66,793 | 42 | 20% | +8.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 1.8 | 58 | 50% | +29.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 24.4 | 67 | 30% | +20.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 23.1 | 48 | 20% | +9.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (288)
By cuisine
Mexican 60 · American 41 · Latin American (other) 33 · Coffee 25 · Dessert 20 · Bakery 18 · Pizza 18 · Burgers 16 · Chicken / wings 15 · Sandwiches 15 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 13 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 10 · Asian 8 · Chinese 8 · Seafood 8 · Breakfast 7 · Italian 7 · BBQ 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Japanese 3 · Korean 3 · Sushi 3 · Caribbean 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Filipino 1 · French 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Spanish / tapas 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 180 · Bar 48 · Quick service 46 · Dessert 29 · Casual dining 26 · Bakery 23 · Café 16 · Coffee shop 14 · Specialty food shop 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Other 5 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 North | Bar | 17 N Genesee St | open | |
| A Cuban Experience | Bar | 119 N Genesee St | open | |
| Alan C. Dammann & Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3150 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Alchemy Beach | Bar · Casual dining | 207 E Sea Horse Dr | open | |
| Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | 3880 Northpoint Blvd | open | |
| Andy's House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 31 S County St | open |
| Antojitos Tonatico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1102 Glen Rock Ave | open |
| Armory Pizzeria & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3059 Washington St | open |
| Auto Bridge Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 902 Grand Ave | open | |
| Avocado Express | Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Breakfast | 2632 Washington St | open |
| Bally Muck Tavern | Bar | BBQ · American | 1930 Grand Ave | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3925 Fountain Square Pl | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 926 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee | 2900 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 1609 Grand Ave | open |
| bb.q Chicken Waukegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Korean · BBQ | 554 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Bettys Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | open | ||
| Big Ed's Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 4030 Northpoint Blvd | open |
| Bob & Anne's Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1739 N Sheridan Rd | open |
| Bonny's Bistro - Waukegan Bonny's Bistro - Indian Head Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bar | Coffee | 2694 Belvidere St | open |
| Booners Place | Bar · Casual dining | 1210 Washington St | open | |
| Boston Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 919 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Brenda's Treats | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 705 Wisconsin Ave | open |
| Brick Cafe And Bookstore | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 30 N Genesee St | open | |
| Brown's Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 3150 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Buddy's Cafe & Smoke Shop | Bar | 3331 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Buenos Bar | Bar | Mexican | 438 Franklin St | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 3961 Fountain Square Place Fountain Square Place | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 850 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3140 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1510 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Burgundy Room | Bar | 215 Washington St | open | |
| Calibar | Bar | 3059 Washington St | open | |
| Carmen’s Pancake House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 488 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Carniceria la mexicana | Specialty food shop | Mexican | 1515 Washington St | open |
| Carnicería y Frutería México | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1811 Grand Ave | open |
| Carnitas don chema | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 926 10th St | open |
| Carnitas Don Roman | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1726 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Casey's Corner | Bar | 1540 N Green Bay Rd | open | |
| Catrachito sobre ruedas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3235 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Catrachos Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 330 S Green Bay Rd | open |
| Cemitas Frida Frida Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1409 Washington St | open |
| Checkers Checkers and Rally's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3035 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, IL | open |
| Chicago Wings & Things | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1019 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Chicago Wings and Things | Bar | American · Chicken / wings | 1201 10th St | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | 790 S Northpoint Blvd | open | |
| Chicken Miche | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 318 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Chicken Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Chicken / wings | 505 S Green Bay Rd | open |
| Chikito Pero Picoso Co. | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2215 Grand Ave Apt A | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 890 S. Waukegan | open | |
| China Garden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 318 N Genesee St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 940 S Waukegan Rd | open |
| Chulo's Sweet Treats | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 458 N Green Bay Rd #425 | open |
| Churro Gourmet | Dessert · Café · Bakery | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 2229 Grand Ave | open |
| Chuschi's Bar | Bar | 301 Washington Park | open | |
| Chuschi’s Bar | Bar | Washington Park, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States | open | |
| Club 18 | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1816 Washington St | open | |
| CM Chicken Waukegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian · Chicken / wings | 2663 Grand Ave | open |
| Comales de Waukegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 635 N McAree Rd | open |
| Comedor Sopa De Caracol | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2425 Grand Ave | open | |
| Corinthian Of Waukega, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1826 Grand Ave | open | |
| Culver's Culver's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 850 S Waukegan Rd | open |
| Dad's Garage of Harley | Bar | Keith Ave | open | |
| Deja Vu Bar & Grill | Bar | 17 N Genesee St | open | |
| Delicious Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 707 Yeoman St | open |
| Denny's Denny's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 3890 Northpoint Blvd | open |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3890 N. Point Boulevard | open |
| Diana's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1117 Washington St | open |
| DL | Bar | 19 N Genesee St | open | |
| Dockside Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Hot dogs · Sandwiches | 46 E Madison St | open |
| Dockside Ice Cream and Deli | Dessert · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Sandwiches · Dessert | 38 E Madison St | open |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 2211 Grand Ave | open |
| Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2015 Grand Ave | open |
| Dulceria Lupita | Dessert · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2019 Belvidere St | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 3925 Fountain Square Place | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 422 Washington St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 21 S. Greenbay Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 1800 N. Lewis Ave | open |
| El Caporal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 622 Washington St | open |
| El Conchal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1127 Washington St | open |
| El Famous Burrito El Famous Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 3210 Belvidere Rd | open |
| El Mezcal Taqueria Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1310 N Lewis Ave | open | |
| El Patio Café & Lounge (Coming Soon) | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Coffee | 38 N Genesee St | open |
| El Rey Del Elote Snacks y Mas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1916 Washington St | open | |
| Elsie's Place Elsie's Place | Café | Coffee | 1802 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Euforia Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 2202 Grand Ave | open |
| Family & Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2101 Grand Ave | open |
| Favorite Ice Cream Truck | Dessert · Food truck | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 414 S Lewis Ave | open |
| Fiamico Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 226 N Sheridan Rd | open |
| Five Guys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4055 Northpoint Blvd | open |
| Fondita Miguel Waukegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3059 Washington St | open |
| Fong's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 38 N Genesee St | open |
| Forastero's Tako Restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 438 Franklin St | open |
| Fortune House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1303 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Frolic | Bar | 2902 Washington St | open | |
| Gator's Wing Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1801 Belvidere Rd | open |
| George's Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2122 Grand Ave | open | |
| Giordano's Pizza Giordano's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 488 Green Bay Rd | open |
| Gojos Cafe & Pancake House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 2929 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Golosinas El Encanto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) · American | 1115 Washington St #5301 | open |
| Golosinas La Gloria, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1115 Washington St Ste 5301 | open |
| Gordon's, Fish And Chicken | Other · Dessert | Dessert | 310 N Genesee St | open |
| Gordons Gourmet Popcorn | Other · Dessert | Dessert | 310 N Genesee St | open |
| Grand Tequila Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 1334 Grand Ave | open | |
| Green Town Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 110 S Genesee St | open |
| Gustavos Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 31 S County St | open |
| Happy Snacks Cookies | Bakery | Bakery | 444 Old Skokie Rd | open |
| Healthy Road Nutrition | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 2106 Grand Ave | open |
| Hoagie Hut | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2807 Grand Ave | open |
| Honey Bay’s BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1726 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1802 Washington St | open |
| Hunan Hibachi Buffet | Buffet | Chinese · Asian | 3900 Northpoint Blvd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2662 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Ikigai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | open | |
| Illusion Bakery Inc. | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2110 Grand Ave | open |
| Isla Del Mar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 1300 Glen Rock Ave | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 890 S. Waukegan | open |
| Ixcapuzalco Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2211 Grand Ave | open |
| J's Bar & Slots | Bar | 2201 Grand Ave | open | |
| J's Reggae Bar | Bar | 2201 Grand Ave | open | |
| Jack's Pizzeria Jimano's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Burgers · Italian | 1000 N Green Bay Rd, 1000 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Jerk N' More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 29 N Genesee St | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 982 S Waukegan Road | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Other · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 4055 Northpoint Blvd. Unit 101 Suite 101 | open |
| JJ Fish and Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Seafood | 1327 S Lewis Ave | open |
| Jkl Capital Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 470 Old Skokie Rd | open | |
| Joplin's Java | Coffee shop | Coffee | 114 S Genesee St | open |
| Juan's Chuck Wagon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1522 Grand Ave | open |
| Jumbo Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2253 Belvidere Rd | open |
| K & R Jesters | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1500 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Karavites Restaurant 31420 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1010 S Waukegan Rd | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1400 N Lewis Ave | open |
| L C L Z Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1802 Washington St | open | |
| La Canoa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 50 S Green Bay Rd | open |
| La Chuparosa | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 760 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| La Conchita Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1703 Washington St | open |
| La Jaiba Mariscos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Latin American (other) | 120 N Genesee St | open |
| La Mexicanita Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1310 N Lewis Ave | open |
| La Michoacana de Tocumbo | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2751 Washington St | open |
| La Michoacana Premium La Michoacana Premium Fresno | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican · Dessert | 2695 Grand Ave | open |
| La Michoacana Premium | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican · Dessert | 1801 Belvidere St | open |
| La Mixteca Dulceria | Dessert | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1550 Grand Ave Ste B | open |
| La Opera | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 133 N Genesee St | open |
| La Poblanita Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1905 Grand Ave | open |
| La Zona 84 Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican | 1508 Washington St | open |
| Lake County Courthouse Coffee Bar | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 18 N County St | open |
| Las Delicias Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 3101 Grand Ave | open |
| LAS HAMACAS RESTAURANT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 454 Green Bay Rd | open |
| Leno's Sandwich Shop | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1826 Grand Ave | open |
| Liguez Brunch | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 804 10th St #2 | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 557 S Green Bay Rd | open |
| Little Fort Liquors | Casual dining · Bar | 2727 Washington St | open | |
| Living Foods Pantry Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1921 Grand Ave | open | |
| Los Cabos Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 N Genesee St | open | |
| Los Compadres De Waukegan Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1614 Washington St | open |
| Los Perez Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Mexican · Latin American (other) · Coffee | 2009 Washington St | open |
| Louie's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1009 North Ave | open |
| Lucky Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1409 Washington St | open | |
| Lucky Jack's | Café | Coffee | 410 S Green Bay Rd | open |
| Lucky Jack's Gaming | Café | Coffee | 3410 Kehm Blvd | open |
| Lucky Scottie Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 30 N Genesee St | open | |
| Maissal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 554 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Mama Jerk N Tings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 226 N Sheridan Rd | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 741 W Glen Flora Ave | open |
| Marinero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1 water st | open | |
| Mariscos Mi Pueblo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 2301 Grand Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 304 North Sheridan Road | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3900 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLACE (Walmart) | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3301 Grand Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1939 N Lewis Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3249 Belvidere Road | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1010 S Waukegan Road | open |
| Mi Jacalito Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 910 W Glen Flora Ave | open |
| Michoacana Ice Cream Shop | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican | 1550 Glen Rock Ave | open |
| Mike's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 322 S Elmwood Ave | open |
| Mist Vapor & Hookah Lounge | Bar | 10 S Genesee St | open | |
| MOD Pizza MOD Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 970 S Waukegan Rd | open |
| Moe’s firehouse kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2926 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Monica's Diner | Casual dining | American · Mexican | 1541 Belvidere St | open |
| New China Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1517 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 216 W Clayton St | open | |
| North Avenue Tap | Bar · Casual dining | 637 North Ave | open | |
| North Shore Steaks & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 4011 Fountain Square Pl | open |
| Nutrition by Martha | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2200 Washington St | open |
| Ohsio Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Japanese · Sushi · Coffee · Asian | 550 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Olando's Pizza Round Lake | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Pizza · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1616 Belvidere St | open |
| Olympic Flame Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3880 Northpoint Blvd | open | |
| On The Rocks | Bar | 175 N Harbor Pl | open | |
| Ostioneria Briza Azul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1611 Belvidere St | open |
| O’Brothers Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2820 Belvidere Rd | open |
| P K Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 306 10th St | open | |
| Paleterias Monarka | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 628 Grand Ave | open |
| Panaderia La Azteca | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 814 10th St | open |
| Panaderia Mi Tierra | Bakery | Bakery | 741 S Jackson St | open |
| Panaderia y Pasteleria Arizmendi | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Mexican | 808 W Glen Flora Ave | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 960 S. Waukegan Rd. | open |
| Panderia El Buen Gusto | Bakery | Bakery | 2009 Washington St | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1321 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Papa Marcos Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 622 Grand Ave | open |
| Paragon Restaurant & Sports Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 2101 Grand Ave | open |
| Pat's Sports Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 1119 10th St | open | |
| Paulina's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 816 Belvidere St | open |
| Paulines Off Lorraine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 31 S County St | open | |
| Peacock Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2670 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Pepe's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 760 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Picasso's Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 120 N Genesee St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2800 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2312 Grand Ave | open |
| Ponderosa Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 2915 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1300 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Poppys 2 | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 1535 Washington St | open |
| Post Marketplace Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 224 Washington St | open |
| Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 760 S Waukegan Rd | open |
| Potestas Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 434 S Green Bay Rd | open |
| Pupuseria Nuevas Ideas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 415 W Ridgeland Ave | open | |
| Quonset Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2602 Grand Ave | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 800 S Waukegan Road | open |
| Rally's | Quick service | 967 N Green Bay Rd | open | |
| Ranchito Los Amates | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 318 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Red Iguana Gaming Red Iguana Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 454 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Restaurant La Casa De Los Tamales | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1528 Washington St | open |
| Riviera Nayarit Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2670 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Rocky's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2650 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Roman Coin Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · American · Italian | 1332 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Rosati's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 226 N Sheridan Rd | open |
| Russ's Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 938 W Glen Flora Ave | open | |
| Russ's Beer And Bottle Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 938 W Glen Flora Ave | open | |
| Sabor Tierra Caliente Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 822 10th St | open |
| Sazón | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 910 W Glen Flora Ave | open |
| Scoop city | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 628 grand Ave | open | |
| Shelby's | Café | Coffee | 2765 Grand Ave | open |
| Silly Rabbit's | Bar | 3408 Kehm Blvd | open | |
| SMC Pampanga Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Asian | 2855 Washington St | open |
| Soto's Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2229 Grand Ave | open |
| Spinners Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 488 N Green Bay Rd | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3300 Grand Ave (Waukegan-Grand & Green, Bay Rd) | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 780 S Waukegan Rd | open |
| Stretch's Sports Bar & Grill | Bar | 200 N Green Bay Rd | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3014 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1415 Lewis Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 2662 Washington St Unit A | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1167 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | open | |
| Sundance Saloon | Bar | 300 Lakehurst Rd | open | |
| Sushi Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 552 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| Sweet Things Candy & Gifts | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery | 108 S Genesee St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3200 N Lewis Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2780 Belvidere Rd | open |
| TACO PARADO | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 9 N Jackson St | open |
| Taco Pros - Mexican Cocina (Waukegan) Taco Pros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4055 Northpoint Blvd #104 | open |
| Tacos El Norte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2663 Grand Ave | open |
| Tacos El Vale | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2215 Grand Ave | open |
| Taqueria El Charro Taqueria El Arquito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1605 Washington St | open |
| Taqueria El Gatillero | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 806 W Glen Flora Ave | open |
| Taqueria El Paraiso. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 14 N McAree Rd | open |
| Taqueria El Primo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1020 Washington St | open |
| Taqueria Guadalajara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1926 Grand Ave | open |
| Taqueria Guerrero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 205 W Water St | open |
| Taqueria Toluca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 822 10th St | open |
| Taste Of Belize | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 2207 Grand Ave | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 2662 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Test Kitchen BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3150 Belvidere Rd | open |
| THE 312 CONNECTION | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2101 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.® | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 3800 Northpoint Blvd | open |
| The Boom Boom Room Bar & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Board Member Ave | open | |
| The Maple | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1508 Washington St | open |
| The Pink Cactus | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1000 N Green Bay Rd | open |
| The Raw Juice Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 202 N Genesee St | open |
| The Taproom | Casual dining · Bar | 36 N Genesee St | open | |
| Toluca's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1419 Washington St | open |
| Tony's Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Bakery · Juice / smoothies | 1117 Washington St | open |
| Tower Gaming Lounge | Bar | 33 N County St | open | |
| Tres Islas Marias | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1310 N Lewis Ave | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 992 S Waukegan Road | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 3900 Fountain Square Pl | open |
| Waukegan - Drive Thru Potbelly | Quick service | Sandwiches | 760 S Waukegan Road | open |
| Waukegan Fish | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 902 Grand Ave | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3101 Belvedere | open |
| White Castle | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3001 Belvidere Rd | open |
| Wild West Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1410 Washington St | open | |
| Win Win Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 30 N Genesee St | open | |
| Wing Nut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 2807 Grand Ave | open |
| Wing Snob | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4055 Northpoint Blvd., Ste 102 | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1800-1808 N. Lewis Ave | open |
| Wuakegan Qsr Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3035 Belvidere Rd | open | |
| Zoot Itz Chicken N Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 31 S County St | open | |
| Zümbier | Brewery / taproom | 3232 W Monroe St | open | |
| North Shore Caterers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1616 Belvidere Rd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 116 | 96 | — | — | — | 20 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 107 | 91 | — | — | — | 16 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 114 | 94 | — | — | — | 20 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 121 | 99 | — | — | — | 22 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 120 | 94 | 40 | 45 | 9 | 20 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 121 | 96 | 39 | 48 | 9 | 18 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 111 | 89 | 32 | 47 | 10 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 110 | 87 | 32 | 46 | 9 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 104 | 84 | 31 | 47 | 5 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 120 | 91 | 33 | 51 | 4 | 15 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 116 | 90 | 36 | 49 | 3 | 13 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 115 | 89 | 36 | 46 | 5 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 118 | 91 | 36 | 47 | 5 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 124 | 97 | 37 | 52 | 6 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 121 | 96 | 33 | 53 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 119 | 96 | 32 | 56 | 5 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 115 | 93 | 31 | 54 | 5 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 108 | 85 | 30 | 49 | 3 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 108 | 87 | 30 | 50 | 6 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 115 | 90 | 32 | 50 | 6 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 114 | 90 | 32 | 49 | 7 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 119 | 102 | 39 | 53 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 120 | 101 | 33 | 58 | 7 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 127 | 111 | 43 | 58 | 8 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 126 | 110 | 45 | 54 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 127 | 109 | 42 | 56 | 9 | 12 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 125 | 108 | 41 | 56 | 10 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 129 | 110 | 43 | 56 | 10 | 13 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 134 | 113 | 44 | 57 | 11 | 14 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 134 | 112 | 45 | 55 | 11 | 14 | NAICS2022 |