Starbucks ditches Teavana in favor of Starbucks in busy East Lakeview

A Starbucks Coffee store moves in at 639 W Diversey on the border of southeastern Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

It looks like Starbucks has ditched their plans for a Teavana store and will soon open a traditional Starbucks Coffee at the former Hanig's Slipper Box space.

The new Starbucks looks to be a larger space than the existing store a half block east at 617 West Diversey.

The new store will anchor one of the most bustling corners on the North Side. It will also face-off with Stan's Donuts at 2800 N Clark across the street for your coffee dollars.  It's a great location for the ubiquitous brand.

West Diversey Parkway east of North Clark Street is poised for more residential and commercial development.  The Market Pantry property is in play and the Hampton Inn development at 601 W Diversey was approved by the plan commission in December 2015.