BMIE Market 60506
Kane County, Illinois · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 50,038 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,480 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,880 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±633 · 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 | 53,013 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 18,743 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $79,517 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,681 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.0 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 | $1,343 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±47 · 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 | $253,700 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,301 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 21.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 74 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 60506 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 12.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +10.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +15.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +29.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +48.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 79 (range 73–85) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.3 per year, r² 0.70) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 72 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 83 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 62 / 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 60506. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.3 restaurants per year, r² 0.70, confidence Medium.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: 72 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 82.6 | 83 | 40% | +33.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 65.7 | 66 | 35% | +23.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 62.2 | 62 | 25% | +15.5 |
Consumer Market Score: 83 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 50,038 | 97 | 40% | +38.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 79,517 | 62 | 40% | +24.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 17,880 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 15.6 | 59 | 35% | +20.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 14.8 | 53 | 25% | +13.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 50,038 | 97 | 20% | +19.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 79,517 | 62 | 20% | +12.3 |
Market Momentum Score: 62 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 10.5 | 68 | 50% | +34.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 15.6 | 59 | 30% | +17.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 29.8 | 52 | 20% | +10.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (183)
By cuisine
Mexican 30 · American 29 · Pizza 20 · Latin American (other) 16 · Sandwiches 14 · Bakery 12 · Burgers 12 · Coffee 11 · Chicken / wings 10 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 10 · Italian 10 · Asian 6 · Breakfast 6 · Dessert 6 · Chinese 3 · Japanese 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Seafood 3 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Caribbean 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · BBQ 1 · Brazilian 1 · European 1 · French 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Sushi 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 114 · Quick service 41 · Bar 23 · Bakery 15 · Dessert 15 · Casual dining 13 · Coffee shop 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Café 5 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Food truck 4 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Fast casual 2 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 E Management | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 727 N Lake St | open | |
| 33 West Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 33 W New York St | open |
| 5pizza Lake | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 878 N Lake St #51 | open |
| 9 Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Japanese · Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 1330 N Orchard Rd | open |
| A&W Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2240 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| AC's Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 2124 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| Alice's Corner Bolivian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 37 W New York St | open |
| Altiro Latin Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 1 S Stolp Ave | open |
| Amaya's restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 749 N Lake St | open |
| Amore Mio Restaurant and Piano Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual dining | Italian · American | 33 W New York St | open |
| Amvets Ladies Auxiliary 103 | Casual dining · Bar | 1194 Jericho Rd | open | |
| Antojitos Don Tono | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2124 W Galena Blvd #103 | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2330 W Indian Trl | open |
| ARTHOUSE | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 5 E Galena Blvd | open |
| Assamica Teas | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 160 S River St | open |
| Aurora Il 5415 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2455 Augusta Way | open | |
| Aurora Pancake House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 321 N Lake St | open |
| Aurora Tap House | Casual dining · Bar | 134 W Downer Pl | open | |
| Babas Famous Steak- Auro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · Sandwiches · Chicken / wings | 900 N LAKE St | open |
| Bacci Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 29 W New York St Ste 1 | open |
| Ballydoyle Ballydoyle - Aurora | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 28 W New York St | open |
| Banyon Tree Investments, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2115 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 2112 W Galena Blvd Ste 1 | open |
| Big Sea Sushi & Noodles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2009 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Brody's Irish Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1941 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| Brown's Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chicken / wings | 2115 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1460 N Orchard Rd #104 | open |
| Bulldog Ale House Bulldog Ale House | Bar | American | 459 S Randall Rd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2110 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 901 N Lake St | open |
| Cafegoddess Chocolates | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2112 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| Cazadores | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 110 N Lake St | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1290 N. Orchard Road | open | |
| China Chef Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 364 W Indian Trail | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1480 N Orchard Rd Ste 114 | open |
| Cinco de Mayo Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 102 N Lake St | open |
| Club Reaska | Bar | 477 Oak Ave | open | |
| Colonial Cafe SYRUP - Algonquin | Dessert · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Breakfast · Coffee · American | 1961 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Craft Urban Aurora | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 41 S Stolp Ave | open | |
| Culver's Culver's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 411 S. Lincolnway St | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Burgers · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 126 N Lake St 126 N Lake St | open |
| Dapper Brews Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 140 S. River St., Unit 106 | open |
| Decari ToGo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 33 N Lake St | open |
| Dee's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1271 N Lake St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 380 W Galena Suite 1 | open |
| Dulcelandia | Dessert | 1234 N Lake St | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 809 N Lake St | open |
| El Auténtico Jalisco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 110 N Lake St | open |
| El Capitan Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 701 N Lake St | open |
| El Compa Seafood Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 222 W Galena Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| El Festin Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 518 S Lake St | open |
| El Huichol De Don Memo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 815 N Lake St | open |
| El Jefe - Leña y Mar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 1271 N Lake St | open |
| Endiro Coffee | Café | Coffee | 29 W New York St | open |
| Esparza bar and grill | Bar · Casual dining | 1427 Crestwood Ct | open | |
| Fairbanks Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 1 W New York St | open |
| Foreign Exchange Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom | 110 Cross St | open | |
| Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 12 N River St | open |
| Gillerson's Grubbery | Specialty food shop · Bar · Quick service | Sandwiches | 33 W New York St | open |
| Gourmet Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 645 N Elmwood Dr | open |
| Harm's Way | Bar | 1275 N Lake St | open | |
| Harner's Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 937 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Hibachi Grill & Buffet | Buffet | 900 N Lake St | open | |
| Hounds Blue Moon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2124 W Galena Blvd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2455 Augusta Way | open |
| Innovative Case Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 518 S Lake St | open | |
| Island Boy Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1791 Jericho Rd | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1290 N. Orchard Road | open |
| Jas Bar And Grille Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2124 W Galena Blvd Ste 107 | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2340 W. Indian Trail Rd. | open |
| Jimmie's Hot Dogs LLC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 2200 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 160 S River St | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1480 N Orchard Rd #102 Ste. 102 | open |
| Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2 N River St | open | |
| Kathryn's Place | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 61 S Stolp Ave | open |
| Katich Breads | Bakery | Bakery | 605 Plum St | open |
| Kem's Restaurant at Holiday Inn Aurora, IL | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2424 W Sullivan Rd | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2240 W Galena Blvd | open |
| KFC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1201 N Lake St | open |
| La Cabana Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 835 S River St | open |
| La Casa Del Pollo Asado | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1118 Prairie St | open |
| La Chicanita Bakery La Chicanita Bakery | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 645 N Elmwood Dr | open |
| La Michoacana 5 Stars | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2150 W Galena Blvd Ste B | open |
| La Michoacana Delight | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican | 316 W Indian Trail | open |
| La Michoacana Ice Cream | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 720 Prairie St | open |
| La Michoacana Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1276 N Lake St | open |
| La Michoacana Neveria Y Paleteria | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 7 N Elmwood Dr | open |
| La Rosa Tex-mex | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 222 W Galena Blvd Ste 102 | open | |
| Legends | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1261 N Lake St Ste I | open | |
| Leilani Asian Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Asian | 2 N River St | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2112 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service | 305 W INDIAN TRL | open | |
| Little Pearl Breads & Bakes | Bakery | Bakery | open | |
| Little Transylvanian Bistro | Coffee shop | European · Coffee | 1404 Black Oak Trl | open |
| Long John Silver's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 1165 N Lake St | open |
| Los Mangos Los Mangos Ice Cream | Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Bakery | 333 E Indian Trail Rd | open |
| Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Lou Malnati's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1720 N Orchard Rd | open |
| Luigi's Pizza And Fun Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 732 Prairie St | open |
| McCarty Mills Taproom | Bar | 140 S River St | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2095 W. Galena Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 350 W Galena Boulevard | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service | galena blvd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1023 N Lake St | open |
| Mcmillan Companies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 31 W Downer Pl Ste 202 | open | |
| Mother's Pancake House and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 2290 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Muchacho Alegre Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1941 W Galena Blvd | open |
| New China hut # 3 (downtown Aurora) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 140 S River St | open |
| New Fashions, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2290 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| Nikarry's Restaurant | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 1055 N Lake St | open |
| Noble Stores Dairy Queen, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 918 W Illinois Ave | open | |
| North Island Center | Bar | 8 E Galena Blvd | open | |
| Oak Street Restaurant And Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | open | |
| Orchard & Bushwood - Drive Thru Potbelly | Quick service | Sandwiches | 1720 N. Orchard Rd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1330 N Orchard Road | open |
| Papa G's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Burgers · American | 939 S Lake St | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2150 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 111 W Park Ave | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1261-M N Lake St | open |
| Papa Saverio's Pizzeria Papa Saverios of Huntley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1480 N Orchard Rd Ste 108 STE #108 | open |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2455 Augusta Way | open | |
| Pariente Mix | Food truck | Mexican | 994 N Lake St | open |
| Patrick's Fine Food & Spirits | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1941 W Galena Blvd | open | |
| Pepe's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 749 N Lake St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 1261 N Lake St Kane | open |
| Pizza Now | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1276 N Lake St | open |
| Pockets | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1330 N. Orchard Rd. | open |
| Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1720 N Orchard Rd | open |
| Primos Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 914 N Highland Ave | open |
| Rare ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1020 Mason Ave | open |
| Ronnie Bee's New York Style Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | 9 N Elmwood Dr | open |
| Rosati's Pizza Rosati's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 310 W Indian Trail Rd | open |
| Rv's Home of the Hoagy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1165 N Lake St | open |
| Saavedra Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 902 N Lake St | open |
| Santiago's tacos mobile kitchen inc | Food truck · Juice, smoothie, tea | Mexican · Juice / smoothies | 2600 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Schmitt Management Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1975 W Downer Pl Ste 302 | open | |
| Shan Li's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 850 N Lake St Ste A | open |
| Shark's Fish Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 866 N Lake St | open |
| Slice at Take Two Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1 W New York St | open |
| Smallcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 1720 N Orchard Rd Suite 120 | open |
| Smart Cookie Baker Smart Cookie Baker | Bakery | Bakery | 1108 Prairie St | open |
| Sovrano's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1276 N Lake St | open |
| Spartan Ale House | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1032 Prairie St | open | |
| Stan Mikita's Donuts | Specialty food shop · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Sandwiches · Dessert · Coffee · American | 365 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1480 N Orchard Rd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1165 N Lake St | open |
| Stolp Island Social Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5 E Galena Blvd | open | |
| Stoney's Tavern | Bar | 1031 Ridgeway Ave | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2112 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1261 N Lake St. Unit M | open |
| Sweet Corner | Dessert · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee | 367 W Illinois Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2140 West Galena Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1204 N Lake St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1000 N Farnsworth Ave | open |
| Tacos 3 Carnales | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1977 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Tacos Diablos | Food truck · Quick service | Mexican | 1791 Jericho Rd | open |
| Tacos y Burritos Jalisco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 947 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Taqueria Aurora | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 645 N Elmwood Dr | open |
| Taqueria El Tio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 81 S River St | open |
| Taqueria Urireo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 878 N Lake St # 51 | open |
| Thai Spice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1234 N Lake St | open |
| The Corner | Bar | American | 501 S River St | open |
| The Elkins Lounge | Bar · Brewery / taproom | On the street where we live | open | |
| The Turf Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 650 N Randall Rd | open | |
| Tia Wanna's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 2115 W Galena Blvd | open |
| Tlaco&taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 750 N Gladstone Ave | open |
| Tony Weeds Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1039 Oliver Ave | open |
| Tortas Guadalajara | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 5 S Lake St | open |
| Touché French Creole | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · French · Caribbean | 6 N River St | open |
| Tredwell Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 14 W Downer Pl | open |
| U Samba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian | 37 W New York St | open |
| Urban food truck | Food truck | 231 W Indian Trail Rd | open | |
| Vibez on the River | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 29 W New York St | open | |
| Vic's & Ric's BBQ Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1118 Prairie St | open |
| Waidley Aurora Vfw Post 468 | Bar | 106 W Indian Trl | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 801 N. Lake Street | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1260 Orchard Road | open |
| White Castle White Castle | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1219 N Lake St | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1261 N Lake St | open |
| Wingstreet Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 1330 N Orchard Rd | open |
| ZAU Wellness Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery | 619 W Indian Trail Rd | open |
| Irish Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 914 N Highland Ave | closed | |
| Lake Street | Quick service | 1023 N Lake St | closed | |
| Westside Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 930 W Illinois Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 56 | 50 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 54 | 48 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 54 | 49 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 54 | 49 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 49 | 37 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 48 | 35 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 51 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 59 | 46 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 68 | 50 | 19 | 29 | 2 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 74 | 57 | 20 | 33 | 4 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 76 | 58 | 22 | 31 | 5 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 75 | 58 | 22 | 32 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 77 | 61 | 19 | 34 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 80 | 63 | 16 | 39 | 8 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 81 | 65 | 14 | 43 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 85 | 67 | 19 | 40 | 8 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 83 | 66 | 19 | 39 | 8 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 84 | 64 | 17 | 39 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 74 | 56 | 16 | 34 | 6 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 80 | 64 | 20 | 38 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 80 | 64 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 73 | 58 | 17 | 36 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 77 | 62 | 22 | 35 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 74 | 61 | 20 | 35 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 80 | 67 | 23 | 38 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 83 | 66 | 26 | 34 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 88 | 67 | 30 | 31 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 89 | 70 | 30 | 34 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 95 | 74 | 34 | 35 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 98 | 74 | 32 | 36 | 6 | — | NAICS2022 |