Aurora, Illinois Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Aurora, Illinois, a vibrant city with a population of 208,456, nestled along the Fox River. Known for its rich history and the stunning Paramount Theatre, Aurora offers a diverse culinary scene. However, like many cities, it has seen its share of closed down restaurants; some have temporarily closed while others have permanently shut down. Explore this page to learn about the memorable dining spots that have left their mark on our community.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided as a resource, but it may not always be 100% accurate. While we strive to research and verify details, errors can occur, and businesses frequently change names, locations, or reopen after closing. Addresses, operating status, and other details may be outdated or incorrect. Use this information at your own risk. If you spot an error, please contact us here, and we will do our best to update it promptly.


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Stolp Island Social Steakhouse – Aurora – 5 E Galena Blvd
5 E Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
Status: Closed permanently
Endiro Coffee – Aurora – 29 W New York St
29 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
Status: Closed permanently
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – Aurora – 749 N Lake St
749 N Lake St
Aurora, IL 60506
Status: Closed permanently
Papa Fresco’s Pizza – Aurora – 3450 Montgomery Rd Unit 6
3450 Montgomery Rd Unit 6
Aurora, IL 60504
Status: Closed permanently
Patelli’s Gyros & Beef – Aurora – 1515 Butterfield Rd
1515 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
Status: Closed permanently
Taqueria Urireo – Aurora – 878 N Lake St #51
878 N Lake St #51
Aurora, IL 60506
Status: Closed permanently
Burger King – Aurora – 1378 Butterfield Rd
1378 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
Status: Closed permanently
4×4 EXTREME BURGERS – Aurora – 134 Fox Valley Center Dr Unid Fc09
134 Fox Valley Center Dr Unid Fc09
Aurora, IL 60504
Status: Closed permanently
La Rosa Tex-Mex – Aurora – 222 W Galena Blvd Unit 102
222 W Galena Blvd Unit 102
Aurora, IL 60506
Status: Closed permanently
Papa Bear Restaurant – Aurora – 2340 N Farnsworth Ave
2340 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60502
Status: Closed permanently
Sweet Tomatoes – Aurora – 986 Illinois Rte 59
986 Illinois Rte 59
Aurora, IL 60504
Status: Closed permanently
Leland Legends Pub and Grill – Aurora – 1 S Stolp Ave
1 S Stolp Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
Status: Closed permanently
Naugles – Aurora
414 Lincoln Hwy
Aurora, IL 60503
Status: Closed Permanently

Naugles was located at 414 Lincoln Hwy, Aurora, IL 60503. The status of this location is currently unspecified.

Chi-Chi’s – Aurora
4430 Fox Valley Center Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's was located at 4430 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504. It has since been replaced by Tri Plex Holdings, which operates three restaurants at that location.