Longtime downtown sandwich shop to shutter Jefferson Avenue location
After roughly a decade serving downtown customers, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. confirmed this week that its Naperville location at 24 W. Jefferson Ave. will close on Friday. The restaurant announced the decision in a Facebook post, thanking patrons for their support.
“We are so grateful for all our wonderful customers who stuck by and supported us through this last decade,”
The shop opened in 2016 and became known for an array of grilled cheese sandwiches with creative fillings — from Buffalo chicken to macaroni and cheese and tuna. Since opening, it had grown to include a second location in downtown Batavia, which the business said will remain in operation after the Naperville closure.
What the closure means for downtown Naperville
The Jefferson Avenue location occupied a visible downtown spot frequented by shoppers, office workers and visitors to nearby Riverwalk and downtown businesses. Its departure reduces the number of small, independently owned food-service options in the area and comes at a time when downtown retail and restaurant turnover continues to be a concern for residents and local officials.
- Address: 24 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
- Opened: 2016
- Closing: This Friday (as announced by the business)
- Other location: Downtown Batavia location will remain open
City and community leaders typically watch closures like this for their effect on pedestrian traffic and neighboring businesses. While the proprietors did not list reasons for the closing in the statement cited, their message centered on gratitude for customer support over the years.
Next steps for customers and for the space
Patrons who have questions about gift cards, orders or the Batavia location should consult the restaurant’s Facebook page, where the announcement was posted. The future tenant or use of the 24 W. Jefferson Ave. storefront has not been disclosed in the business post; property owners and leasing agents often begin outreach to prospective tenants soon after a restaurant vacates downtown spaces.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Business | Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. |
| Naperville address | 24 W. Jefferson Ave. |
| Established | 2016 |
| Naperville status | Closing on Friday (per Facebook announcement) |
| Other locations | Downtown Batavia (remaining open) |
For downtown residents and frequent visitors, the closing is a reminder of how local dining options evolve. Community members who want to support local restaurants can watch for any farewell specials or gatherings at the Jefferson Avenue location before it closes and follow the Batavia location if they wish to continue patronage.
News Block will monitor any updates about the property at 24 W. Jefferson Ave. and any local responses from city officials or business groups.
