People waited an hour for coffee at 7 Brew on West Jefferson Street. The company is building a second Joliet location.

The Joliet City Council this week will vote on a drive-thru permit Dunkin' shop on the corner of Briggs and Washington streets.

One is for Business Name : Kafe de Kasa at 707 W. Jefferson St. Unit I , in Shorewood, a quick service coffee and pastry shop.

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

The Harmon United Methodist Church is hosting its fall bazaar from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at 202 N. Grove St., in Harmon.

Jitters coffeehouse's anniversary event will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at 178 N. Chicago St. in Joliet.

Sought Out Grounds, a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that opened in May, has rebranded with an emphasis on hosting live events.

The shop is seeking gently used books for all ages to help build its cafe library, according to Jitters.

Bishop McNamara will be hosting a Gratitude Drive-Thru this Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at all three school sites for first responders, veterans and active-duty service members in recognition of the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Biteable, a bakery that opened in 2023 in downtown Lockport, has closed its physical location.

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 coffee shop will operate as a training site for Valley View School District STEP students, giving them hands-on experience in customer service and business operations.

The free event will be held at the Urban Kitchen in Crest Hill. Coffee will be provided.

The Will County coffee scene is varied as it is plentiful. Many venues offer a wide variety of other beverages, full meals and a full calendar of entertainment.

A Plainfield Starbucks, which uses a mobile-order only model will remain open, despite reported closures of similar locations.

Scooter's Coffee will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lockport location at the intersection of 7th and 9th streets in August.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County in August brings its Friday Food Truck back along with coffee and birdwatching at the meeting of the DuPage and Des Plaines rivers.

The Lumberyard, a recreation and shopping destination in Seneca, is hosting an upcoming farmers market that will celebrate local foods, handmade goods, music and community connection.

Starved Rock Coffee Co. uses coffee beans from all over the globe to build a line of coffee named after local natural wonders.

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 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.

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

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

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.