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"One of 2025’s most anticipated openings has been pushed back, as Vienna Beef’s Bucktown cafe and factory store is now slated to debut by mid-2026 at 2501 N. Damen Avenue, offering hot dogs, Italian beef, corned beef sandwiches, soups, desserts, and beers on tap from local breweries, plus indoor and outdoor seating and a rentable event space. There won’t be an on-site museum, but visitors can expect historical artifacts on display and interactive touches like build-your-own Chicago-style hot dogs." - Jeffy Mai