Two relatives with ties to Glencoe are developing a walk-up breakfast kiosk and want to know whether North Shore commuters would use it.
Aarti Ramdasi, described in a press document as a mother of two and daily Chicago commuter, and her niece Abhidnya Ramdasi, a retail designer and advertising graduate, are behind the concept they call The Breakfast Kiosk. The founders told North Shore Weekly that Aarti Ramdasi's family lives in Glencoe and that they want to pilot the kiosk in the village.
According to a press document the pair prepared, the kiosk would serve small, portable portions of traditional breakfast dishes from cultures around the world, adapted for the morning rush. Customers would order from a short menu board at a single street-facing service window and have food in hand within minutes. Small kiosks would be placed where commuters already pass each morning, the document states.
The concept is at the idea stage. No permits have been filed and no location has been secured. The founders told North Shore Weekly they have proposed the idea to the Village of Glencoe, which directed them toward Metra authorities. No formal agreement with Metra or the village is in place. The founders described a potential late 2027 launch, but no firm timeline exists yet.
According to the press document, Aarti Ramdasi noticed a pattern as she commuted to work each morning: she or her teenagers were skipping breakfast, and most people she saw carried only baked goods or coffee. Abhidnya Ramdasi, who grew up in India, saw during travels through Europe that traditional breakfasts had adapted to the speed of the morning rush while maintaining their character. That observation, the document states, led to the kiosk idea.
The design would be compact, requiring little on-site food preparation. The small footprint would keep costs low and allow multiple locations with rotating menus, according to the document. The founders envision dishes built on grains, legumes, fermented foods and vegetables.
The founders said they are seeking feedback from residents on the concept and on traditional breakfast dishes from various cultures that could work as grab-and-go items. Send ideas to [email protected].
