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New restaurant coming to former Claddagh location in Geneva Commons

By Hannah Soukup

After 15 years, The Claddagh Irish Pub, an Irish-themed eatery and bar in the Geneva Commons mall closed Nov. 18, 2018. First Watch, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, will take over the location. Its anticipated opening is July 2023. (Brenda Schory)

A new restaurant is coming to the former Claddagh Irish Pub location in Geneva Commons.

First Watch, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, is under construction, said Cathy Charhut, manager of Geneva Commons. She said it is expected to open in July.

“We are looking forward to it,” said Yahayra Argueta, marketing director at Geneva Commons. “Unfortunately, we’re not allowed to say much because of leasing. It’s always exciting to get a new restaurant.”

The Claddagh closed in November 2018 and the site has been vacant.

The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to First Watch’s website. The restaurant chain has several locations in the Chicago area and Wisconsin.

The restaurant will serve all-natural juices and offer vegan items.

Attempts to reach the First Watch corporate office for comment were unsuccessful.

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