Jitters Coffeehouse Opening Second Joliet Location: 'It Made Sense. It Felt So Right'

JOLIET, IL — John Bays, one of Joliet's remarkable success stories, will be opening a Jitters at the Bay coffeehouse inside his newly refurbished Bays Tower at 311 N. Ottawa St. The project has been in the works for a year, and on Thursday, Jitters shared the news to its Facebook followers.

"Almost one year ago, nearly to the day, I read an article about Bays Tower, located less than two blocks from us. In a newspaper article, John mentioned wanting a coffeehouse in the lobby for the building’s nearly 200 future residents… even mentioning Starbucks," the Facebook post reads. "A few days later, like he’s done for 20 plus years, John came into Jitters for lunch. I'm like, 'Really?' Starbucks? Without hesitation he says…. If you want it, It’s yours.'”

The Jitters social media post said their coffeehouse at 178 N. Chicago St. has been asked for several years to open a second location.

"Over the past year, we’ve been planning, preparing, designing, and getting ready for Jitters at the Bay. The same welcoming feel, amazing food, and delicious coffee … just with a slightly different vibe.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported us through the years. We’re so excited to open our second location, serving Bay Towers residents and the public!!! We will have local collaborations, authentic touches, and fresh energy. Now you get to choose which Jitters you’re in the mood for. We can’t wait to welcome you to Jitters at the Bay!!!"