Local mainstays · 2026

Local mainstays of 2026

West Loop businesses crossing the 10-year and 25-year tenure milestones in 2026. Recognized: 16 total — 8 at quarter-century, 8 at decade. Drawn from the operator-attested founding year recorded in established on the enrichment overlay.

Quarter-century — established 2001

These businesses opened in 2001 and crossed the 25-year mark in 2026.

Decade — established 2016

These businesses opened in 2016 and crossed the 10-year mark in 2026.

Each year, the Monday refresh regenerates this page with the latest cohort data. The full list of all West Loop mainstays at any tenure lives at /best/local-mainstays.