Survivability Rankings for Kosher Restaurant in Chicago
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Chicago to open a Kosher Restaurant, from Kennedy Park (93% survival) to Scottsda...
By Bobby Koons | Last updated: May 10, 2026 | Weekly methodology review | Methodology
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Kennedy Park — 93% average survivability for Kosher Restaurant
- Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 86 of 86 analyzed
- City-wide average: 89% for Kosher Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Scottsdale at 83%
- Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.1% more expected revenue in Kennedy Park
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Kosher Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Kosher Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Kosher Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Kennedy Park leads Chicago's 2026 survivability rankings for Kosher Restaurant operators with 93% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 97% and the most challenging locations in Kennedy Park at 84%. The worst neighborhoods include Scottsdale with 83% average chance. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address.
Where Kosher Restaurants Thrive in Chicago
Kennedy Park ranks #1 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Chicago for Kosher Restaurant survivability with a score of 93% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
The data signals behind these scores
| Rank | Neighborhood | Best Locations | Average Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Park | 94.0% – 97.0% | 91.4% – 95.5% | 83.0% – 87.0% |
| 2 | Main-Chicago | 94.0% – 97.0% | 90.9% – 94.9% | 88.0% – 92.0% |
| 3 | Southwest | 94.0% – 97.0% | 90.7% – 94.7% | 74.0% – 78.0% |
| 4 | Morgan Park | 95.0% – 97.0% | 90.5% – 94.6% | 74.0% – 78.0% |
| 5 | Roseland | 95.0% – 97.0% | 90.4% – 94.4% | 76.0% – 80.0% |
| 6 | Rogers Park | 94.0% – 97.0% | 89.7% – 93.7% | 74.0% – 78.0% |
| 7 | Kenwood | 95.0% – 97.0% | 89.6% – 93.6% | 81.0% – 85.0% |
| 8 | River North | 93.0% – 97.0% | 89.2% – 93.3% | 86.0% – 90.0% |
| 9 | West Village | 92.0% – 96.0% | 89.2% – 93.2% | 68.0% – 72.0% |
| 10 | West Town | 94.0% – 97.0% | 89.2% – 93.2% | 75.0% – 79.0% |
How rent and competition shape the leaderboard
For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →
Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.
Chicago's Best-Earning Neighborhoods for Kosher Restaurants
In Kennedy Park, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.1% more than the average location in or around Chicago.
On the other hand, in Scottsdale, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.3% less than the average location in the city.
No amount of marketing or capital can compensate for a poorly chosen location. Opening a Kosher Restaurant in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across 86 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Kosher Restaurant is 89% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.
What Matters Most When Opening a Kosher Restaurant in Chicago
Site selection sits upstream of every other decision in this business. A high Survivability Score doesn't guarantee success, but a low one is hard to overcome with execution alone. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility.
| Factor | Where new owners get tripped up | Questions to ask before you sign |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor seating / sidewalk use | Signing assuming you can add patio seating, then learning the city requires a separate sidewalk-cafe permit with long lead times. | Check the city's sidewalk-cafe permit process up front. Confirm landlord allows outdoor build-out in the lease language. |
| Build-out budget | Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost. | Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing. |
| Parking & visibility | Storefront looks great from the sidewalk but is invisible from the road. | Drive past at 30 mph from both directions. Count street parking + nearest paid lot capacity at peak hours. |
This can be summarized as:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
We update survivability calculations on a continuous cycle from fresh competitive, demographic, and walkability inputs. For a live address-specific score, pull from the StreetSpring tool rather than relying on this snapshot.
Where to Launch a Kosher Restaurant in or Around Chicago
Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Kennedy Park, Main-Chicago, and Southwest, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Scottsdale, Downtown, and West Side. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Kosher Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Kosher Restaurant in Chicago is Kennedy Park with 93% average survivability, followed by Main-Chicago and Southwest. 86 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.
Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
When Lower-Scoring Neighborhoods Can Still Work for Kosher Restaurants
Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Fresh Is Our Chicago Kosher Restaurant Ranking Data?
StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Chicago.
Should Chicago Landlords Lease to Kosher Restaurants?
In Kennedy Park, StreetSpring forecasts a 91.4% – 95.5% average chance for a new Kosher Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Kosher Restaurant in Chicago
Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Kennedy Park, a Kosher Restaurant tenant averages 91.4% – 95.5% chance of lasting more than 2 years — the strongest outlook in Chicago. Main-Chicago follows at 90.9% – 94.9%, while Southwest shows 90.7% – 94.7%. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts — revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
Where in Chicago Should You Open a Kosher Restaurant?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Chicago to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Chicago.
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Chicago are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Chicago
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
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Related Resources
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Neighborhood-Specific Questions
Beyond the general FAQ — data-anchored answers for this specific location.
Where in the US do Kosher Restaurants survive best?
The three highest-scoring metros for Kosher Restaurants are Portland, San Antonio, St. Louis (StreetSpring 2026 corpus). Chicago sits at #21 with a 85% average survivability score.
How often is the Chicago Kosher Restaurants survivability data refreshed?
StreetSpring refreshes the Chicago Kosher Restaurants corpus quarterly. The current 2026 release shows a 85% average across Chicago; the next refresh will integrate fresh competitor and ACS data.
What goes into a StreetSpring survivability score for Kosher Restaurants?
StreetSpring's Chicago Kosher Restaurants score blends ~100 site-level factors — competition within 0.25, 0.5, and 2 miles; ACS demographics; commute / accessibility patterns; lease rent rates; and historical survival outcomes. The 85% city average emerges from per-site scoring at every grid block.