The Brief
- Hackney’s on Lake will close in early September after more than seven decades in business.
- The restaurant said its 700-seat Lake Avenue location no longer makes sense for its business in 2026.
- Hackney’s on Harms will remain open and is undergoing renovations.
GLENVIEW – After more than seven decades in business, a longtime Glenview restaurant is preparing to close its doors for good.
Hackney’s on Lake announces closure
The backstory:
Hackney’s on Lake announced the closure on social media Friday, saying the restaurant is set to close in early September.
“Since 1955, this building has served up Hackneyburgers, french fried onions and a whole lot of Glenview memories – birthdays, sports banquets, first jobs, meeting friends at the Circle Bar. In early September, we’ll be closing our Lake Avenue location for good. It’s not a decision we take lightly. But a 700-seat restaurant made sense in the 1960s – it doesn’t in 2026,” the restaurant said in part in a statement. …