Overview
- Hackney’s announced it will permanently close its Lake Avenue Glenview location in early September, without naming an exact closing date.
- The owners said they will focus on the Harms Road restaurant at 1241 Harms Rd, where renovations are nearly complete and daily hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Management pledged to keep signature menu items and family ownership intact while directing customers to the refreshed Harms Road bar.
- The company publicly thanked staff and patrons and invited the community to celebrate the restaurant’s 71-year run during the month before closure.
- The move reflects a wider trend of legacy, large-capacity dining rooms becoming costly and less suited to current demand, which can force owners to downsize or consolidate operations.