The best cafes in Kankakee

5 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Grounded Coffee Bar Inc

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Cute, cozy coffee shop serving freshly brewed coffee and espressos, plus pastries, bagels and frappes.

19 Ash St (Frankfort)

“Cute, cozy coffee shop serving freshly brewed coffee and espressos, plus pastries, bagels and frappes.”

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Gost Coffee Roasters

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Cozy coffeehouse roasting its own beans and offering a selection of drinks and pastries.

1333 S Schoolhouse Rd (New Lenox)

“Cozy coffeehouse roasting its own beans and offering a selection of drinks and pastries.”

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A Cup Of Joe

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Cozy coffeehouse with a diverse menu that includes cupcakes, plus happy hour specials.

6806 W Archer Ave (Chicago)

“Cozy coffeehouse with a diverse menu that includes cupcakes, plus happy hour specials.”

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Cafe 53

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Small, laid-back coffeehouse pairing its java with sandwiches, ice cream & free WiFi in cozy digs.

1369 E 53rd St (Chicago)

“Small, laid-back coffeehouse pairing its java with sandwiches, ice cream & free WiFi in cozy digs.”

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The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue

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Settle into the cat café lounge at The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue and hang with adoptable snugglers while supporting a rescue that pulls…

624 W Belmont Ave (Chicago)

“Settle into the cat café lounge at The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue and hang with adoptable snugglers while supporting a rescue that pulls cats from tough situations. Low-key, cozy, and frankly therapeutic, it’s the midweek reset your brain deserves. Go get some whisker-fueled calm.”

From the Chicago newsletter, August 5, 2026

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