25 Essential Kankakee Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Kankakee.
Brickstone Brewery
Illinois
Stylish brewpub serving gourmet American bar food & house beers in a loftlike setting.
Stefari West Avenue
Illinois
an everyday essential table known for disciplined restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 81.9.
Arby's
Illinois
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Kankakee, Illinois
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
JR’S CHICKEN
Kankakee, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
KanSai Japanese Steakhouse
Kankakee, Illinois
Mall outpost for lively hibachi meals & specialty rolls, plus lunch specials & free Wi-Fi.
New York City Deli
Kankakee, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Arby's
Kankakee, Illinois
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Poor Boy Restaurant
Kankakee, Illinois
Family-owned standby with a variety of sandwiches, salads & sides, plus a drive-thru.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Kankakee, Illinois
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Arby's
Kankakee, Illinois
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Kankakee, Illinois
Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its crispy fried chicken, chicken sandwiches & fries.
Koi Asian Bistro
Kankakee, Illinois
Warm, dimly-lit outpost serving an array of Asian fusion dishes from noodles to sushi rolls.
Essential Smoothies Cafe
Kankakee, Illinois
Identifies as Black-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout.
Hokkaido Ramen
Kankakee, Illinois
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Denny's Restaurant
Kankakee, Illinois
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Poor Boy Too
Kankakee, Illinois
Service options: Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Little Caesars Pizza
Kankakee, Illinois
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Kankakee, Illinois
Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its crispy fried chicken, chicken sandwiches & fries.
Blue's Cafe
Kankakee, Illinois
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Panda Express
Kankakee, Illinois
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
Church's Texas Chicken
Kankakee, Illinois
Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wings & Southern-influenced sides.
Wendy's
Kankakee, Illinois
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
Wendy's
Kankakee, Illinois
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
Burger King
Kankakee, Illinois
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.