Avocado Theory Announces Plans To Open In Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — Avocado Theory is continuing its recent expansion int0 the western suburbs with plans to open at 108 N. Main St. in Wheaton.

The Tinley Park-based eatery, which bills itself as "the world's first avocado-based restaurant," announced the upcoming opening via social media in early March.

The announcement follows the 2025 opening of Avocado Theory in Naperville.

Krunal Patel, the founder of Avocado Theory first started selling homemade guacamole in 2019 after he noticed the demand for guacamole at a grocery store where he worked as a produce manager. Patel opened the doors to the Avocado Theory in Tinley Park in October 2021.

With the health benefits of avocados in mind, Patel fashioned a menu that centers on the fruit, from the lemon avocado pound cake to the creamy avocado tuscan salmon. Avocado Theory also has a food truck to help deliver avocado-based goodness on the go.

The menu features avocado samosas, avocado deviled eggs, avocado banana pancakes, avocado chicken flatbread and avocado fettucine alfredo. There's even avocado cheesecake.

It's anticipated the 108 N. Main St. store will open by the end of summer 2026.