Coffee

The Lumberyard is a recreation and shopping destination, and home to Refuge Coffee and The Rusty Rooster, an eclectic home decor store.

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

A Plainfield woman will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Marathon as a Quiz Master.” beginning Saturday, June 7.

Enjoy tasty beverages while hiking or biking along the Fox River Trail.

Biggby Coffee quick service coffee shop in Shorewood is now under new ownership, according to the village of Shorewood.

Bolingbrook’s CosMc’s will close in late June, less than 2 years after opening with much hype, McDonald’s said in a statement.

Sought Out Grounds is a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that plans to pair live music with a diverse menu.

A 7 Brew representative told Joliet city officials that it plans to build both on Jefferson Street and Plainfield Road.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday will consider a drive-thru permit for a 7 Brew near the Louis Joliet Mall.

Joliet area coffee houses worry about meeting demands and keeping down costs with tariffs, supply chain issues, and climate change .

Jitters coffee shop in downtown Joliet is now serving a beverage that pays homage to Joliet Central High School and its Steelmen mascot.

The Lockport City Council on Wednesday will review plans for a new auto repair shop and 7-Brew coffee kiosk.

The Novel Bloom is located in the former River Valley Designs space in Savanna. The book and flower shop serves coffee and pastries, and after 2 p.m., guests can enjoy a glass of wine.

The BookBar in Mokena offers a variety of coffee, tea, lattes, wine, cocktails along with pastries, sandwiches, a light evening menu, book club and special events.

Awaken Cafe + Ripple Effect Arts takes over South West Avenue location in Kankakee and Joann Fabrics closing in Bradley.

After a couple year hiatus, coffee returns to the menu of Majestic vendors.

The Starbucks on 159th Street near Interstate 355 in Lockport is expected to reopen on Friday.

Coffee Crush's owner has made more than coffee since opening the shop in 2019. She has brewed up lasting friendships with her customers and a space where she feels everyone is welcome.

Owner Tom Grotovsky is closing The Curator’s Cafe on Essington Road in Joliet and reopening his business in the local American Legion sometime this month.

Instead of closing, Critical Grind in Shorewood will expand its offerings in 2025.

Scooter’s Coffee will celebrate its grand opening in New Lenox on Friday with a ribbon-cutting and special offers.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

Joliet City Council approved a plan for a Dunkin' along Collins Street that staff says could lead to traffic backing up onto Liberty Street.

Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina in Lockport, featuring Italian pastries, cookies and coffee, had it's grand opening on Saturday.

Starbucks is relocating to the former Sandberg building in downtown Wheaton

The Lockport City Council approved a special use permits and a site plan for a Scooter's drive-thru coffee kiosk at its meeting on Wednesday.

Rise and Shine Paddle will be held the morning of Thursday, Aug. 22. at the Will County forest preserve in Monee Township.

7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee is officially coming to Huntley.

At its June 11 meeting, the Oswego Village Board agreed to sell land it owns at the intersection of Route 71 and Washington Street to developer HD 71 LLC for $35,000.

The Corner Grind did not previously have bakers on staff. The limited baked goods they offered were prepared by their baristas, so bakers Molly Fraser and Austin Dabbert have brought new life to the coffee shop’s menu.

For those craving a fresh cup of coffee, a grilled donut and an artisan craft, you can get all three at The Makers Cafe and Markets.

Dunkin’ now plans to build a drive-thru coffee kiosk at the intersection of Route 71 and Washington Street in Oswego after Scooter’s Coffee dropped its plans for the property.

The Joliet Police Department will take part in the Special Olympics of Illinois' Cop on a Rooftop event on Friday, May 17.

The independent coffee house is located at 1109 Ritter St., and is the fourth Krema Coffee Roasters, joining other locations in Plainfield, Lockport and Tinley Park.

Twenty-two businesses will serve coffee-inspired items.

Twenty-two Geneva businesses will be offering coffee-themed items.

Scooter’s Coffee has dropped its plans to build a restaurant near the intersection of Route 71 and Washington Street in Oswego.

You’ll find a delightful array of coffee shops, bakeries and cafes that will kick-start your morning on the perfect note.

Smarty Pants Cafe marks its first anniversary serving the Tri-Cities. The celebration kicks off with a game night on Thursday, March 14.

The Joliet City Council last week approved a drive-thru permit for the latest proposed Starbucks, which is to be built on Houbolt Road near the intersection of McDonough Street.

Next Starbucks coffee house slated for Houbolt Road in Joliet.

Smarty Pants Cafe, a science-themed coffee shop in Batavia, has enlisted the participation of several local schools for the ceiling art project and is eager for more participants.

Then City Council approved a drive-thru permit for a new Starbucks on Jefferson Street in Joliet, replacing a closed Bakers Square.

Krema coffee in Lockport and Plainfield and Oak + Bean Coffee and Wine bar in Oswego have some new mugs celebrating their local communities. The artist behind these mugs is Ashley Ann Klockenga, a Plainfield native who has made coffee mug art into a small business.

The Book and Bean Cafe will serve its last cup of coffee for Joliet library patrons later this month. Tammy and Grady Duckworth have run popular cafe since 2011.

But Book and Bean in Joliet was more than a community café. It was hub for local artists.

State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will meet with residents at her Coffee and Conversation event from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday.

Biteable bakery opened its doors in downtown Lockport in August and has already amassed fans with their bite-sized bars other baked goods.

The plan before the City Council for the drive-thru coffee shop on Essington Road faced opposition from a neighboring preschool that has been there for 30 years.

National Coffee Day, the perfect day for people in Will County to celebrate America’s favorite beverage.