Lotus Banh Mi

Owners: Ngan Dao, Dao Nguyen
Acct #374670
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4
Total Licenses
4
Active
4
Locations
2012
Operating Since

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Business Summary

GrowingChainMulti-location operator

Lotus Banh Mi has been operating in Chicago since 2012 (~14 years). They currently hold 4 active licenses across 4 locations in LOOP and LITTLE ITALY, UIC.

Primary activity: Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area | Preparation and Sale of Coffee and/or Drinks (Restaurant).

Notable: Growing, Chain, and Multi-location operator.

Most recent activity: renewal on 2026-08-17.

Locations

4 addresses on file
  • 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ 2ND FC-3Near North Side · 2 licensesActive
    Licenses (2)
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2026-08-17
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2026-03-19
  • 200 W ADAMS ST 1 1Loop · 4 licensesActive
    Licenses (4)
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2026-08-17
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2024-08-30
    • Retail Food Establishment2022-09-19
    • Retail Food Establishment2020-12-04
  • 166 W WASHINGTON STLoop · 4 licensesActive
    Licenses (4)
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2026-08-17
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2024-08-30
    • Retail Food Establishment2022-09-19
    • Retail Food Establishment2020-10-14
  • 719 W MAXWELL STNear West Side · 4 licensesActive
    Licenses (4)
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2026-08-17
    • Retail Food EstablishmentActive2024-08-30
    • Retail Food Establishment2022-09-19
    • Retail Food Establishment2020-10-14

Activities

Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area | Preparation and Sale of Coffee and/or DrinksPreparation of Food and Dining on Premises With SeatingSale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining AreaRetail Sales of Perishable Foods

Licenses

14 records

One row per license event since 2020. Tap any row for the full record. A renewal with no issuance below it points to a license first issued before our 2020 coverage window.

Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2026-08-17 · Expires 2028-10-15
License number
3069249
License code
1006
Site number
4
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ 2ND FC-3, CHICAGO, IL 60654
Business activity
Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area | Preparation and Sale of Coffee and/or Drinks
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-10-16
Payment date
2026-08-15
Date issued
2026-08-17
Expiration
2028-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
14
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
RIVER NORTH
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2026-08-17 · Expires 2028-10-15
License number
2758151
License code
1006
Site number
3
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
200 W ADAMS ST 1 1, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Business activity
Preparation of Food and Dining on Premises With Seating
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-10-16
Payment date
2026-08-15
Date issued
2026-08-17
Expiration
2028-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2026-08-17 · Expires 2028-10-15
License number
2551375
License code
1006
Site number
2
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
166 W WASHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Business activity
Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-10-16
Payment date
2026-08-15
Date issued
2026-08-17
Expiration
2028-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2026-08-17 · Expires 2028-10-15
License number
2184200
License code
1006
Site number
1
DBA name
Lotus Cafe & Banh Mi Sandwiches
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
719 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Retail Sales of Perishable Foods
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-10-16
Payment date
2026-08-15
Date issued
2026-08-17
Expiration
2028-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
28
Precinct
3
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
LITTLE ITALY, UIC
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentnewActiveIssued 2026-03-19 · Expires 2026-10-15
License number
3069249
License code
1006
Site number
4
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ 2ND FC-3, CHICAGO, IL 60654
Business activity
Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area | Preparation and Sale of Coffee and/or Drinks
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-03-19
Payment date
2026-01-29
Date issued
2026-03-19
Expiration
2026-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
14
Police district
18
Community area
Near North Side
Neighborhood
RIVER NORTH
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2024-08-30 · Expires 2026-10-15
License number
2551375
License code
1006
Site number
2
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
166 W WASHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Business activity
Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-10-16
Payment date
2024-08-29
Date issued
2024-08-30
Expiration
2026-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2024-08-30 · Expires 2026-10-15
License number
2758151
License code
1006
Site number
3
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
200 W ADAMS ST 1 1, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Business activity
Preparation of Food and Dining on Premises With Seating
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-10-16
Payment date
2024-08-29
Date issued
2024-08-30
Expiration
2026-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentrenewalActiveIssued 2024-08-30 · Expires 2026-10-15
License number
2184200
License code
1006
Site number
1
DBA name
Lotus Cafe & Banh Mi Sandwiches
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
719 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Retail Sales of Perishable Foods
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-10-16
Payment date
2024-08-29
Date issued
2024-08-30
Expiration
2026-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
28
Precinct
3
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
LITTLE ITALY, UIC
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentlapseIssued 2022-09-19 · Expires 2024-10-15
License number
2551375
License code
1006
Site number
2
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
166 W WASHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Business activity
Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-10-16
Payment date
2022-09-16
Date issued
2022-09-19
Expiration
2024-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentlapseIssued 2022-09-19 · Expires 2024-10-15
License number
2184200
License code
1006
Site number
1
DBA name
Lotus Cafe & Banh Mi Sandwiches
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
719 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Retail Sales of Perishable Foods
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-10-16
Payment date
2022-09-16
Date issued
2022-09-19
Expiration
2024-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
28
Precinct
3
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
LITTLE ITALY, UIC
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentlapseIssued 2022-09-19 · Expires 2024-10-15
License number
2758151
License code
1006
Site number
3
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
200 W ADAMS ST 1 1, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Business activity
Preparation of Food and Dining on Premises With Seating
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-10-16
Payment date
2022-09-16
Date issued
2022-09-19
Expiration
2024-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentlapseIssued 2020-12-04 · Expires 2022-10-15
License number
2758151
License code
1006
Site number
3
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
200 W ADAMS ST 1 1, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Business activity
Preparation of Food and Dining on Premises With Seating
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-12-04
Payment date
2020-11-16
Date issued
2020-12-04
Expiration
2022-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentlapseIssued 2020-10-14 · Expires 2022-10-15
License number
2184200
License code
1006
Site number
1
DBA name
Lotus Cafe & Banh Mi Sandwiches
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
719 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607
Business activity
Retail Sales of Perishable Foods
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-10-16
Payment date
2020-10-13
Date issued
2020-10-14
Expiration
2022-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
28
Precinct
3
Police district
12
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
LITTLE ITALY, UIC
SSA
Data not available
Retail Food EstablishmentlapseIssued 2020-10-14 · Expires 2022-10-15
License number
2551375
License code
1006
Site number
2
DBA name
Lotus Banh Mi
Legal name
Dk Lotus, INC.
Address
166 W WASHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602
Business activity
Sale of Food Prepared Onsite With Dining Area
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-10-16
Payment date
2020-10-13
Date issued
2020-10-14
Expiration
2022-10-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
9
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
LOOP
SSA
Data not available

Permits & Construction

Data not available

Property & Census

Neighborhood

Median household income
$132,361
Owner-occupied housing
23.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
80.6%
People per sq mi
19,641
White-collar workforce
79.7%
Census tract 17031839100 · ACS 5-year 2024

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