'Best Restaurant In Will County' Now Offering Free Valet Parking

Since street construction began in downtown Joliet around May, business has dropped 60 percent at CUT 158 Chophouse, Bill Dimitroulas said.

New Restaurant Alert From Owner Of The Grill At Fritz's Pour House

Inside the cozy confines of 1511 Plainfield Road, Miguel "Mike" Villarreal and his staff have transformed the former Chefy's Kitchen.

Joliet's Famous Route 66 Diner Sits Empty, Joe Clement Concerned

Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement spoke about the empty Route 66 Diner at Tuesday night's meeting.

Oasis Mexican Restaurant Leaves Crest Hill For Lockport: Here's Why

On Sept. 20, 2022, brothers Adrian and Chrstian Avila opened Oasis Mexican Restaurant behind the Speedway gas station along Plainfield Road.

Best Pizza In Joliet? Maurie's Table Adds Chicago Style Pizza To Menu

"The Area's Finest Pizza and Sandwiches," proclaims the menu for Maurie's Table pizza and pub at 2360 Glenwood Ave.

Wildly Popular New Joliet Restaurant: 'A Taste Of Love And Home'

All That And A Touch Of Soul opened this summer near Joliet's downtown. Owner and chef Tamu Underwood spent 27 years at Hollywood Casino.

New Joliet Restaurant Opens: Menu, Prices Revealed By Patch

Carnitas Aguascalientes #2 marks its first full week of business in Joliet. It's at 410 South Chicago Street near the Dunkin'.

Merichka's Dressing Now For Sale; Will Garlic Butterine Be Next?

Merichka's House Dressing is the original salad dressing recipe created at the iconic restaurant in Illinois, the bottle label explains.

Linda's Pizza: 'I've Never Seen A Pizza Like This Anywhere'

Linda's Pizza has been a Joliet staple since 1981. There's one along Raynor Avenue and the east side location is on Washington Street.

White Castle Lowers Price For Sack Of 10 Cheese Sliders

Joliet is the home of two White Castle restaurants, the one on Larkin and Jefferson and the other Route 59 in the Plainfield area.

Price Reveal For Joliet Restaurant Off Houbolt Road That Just Closed

Hidden behind the McDonald's restaurant along Houbolt Road and the Interstate 80 exit, Jimmy K's Handcrafted Burgers folded in July.

Rockdale Pancake House Opens: 'That Gravy Is Delicious. We'll Be Back'

The Rockdale Pancake House occupies 400 Moen Avenue, and it's right down the block from the successful Roc City Bar & Grill.

Hey! Hot Dog Opens Sweet Corn Stands: 'Really, Really Good Stuff'

Hey! Hot Dog's owner is also selling homemade honey produced on their farms near Shorewood. The honey is sold at the Black Road corn stand.

New Cemeno's Pizza Open, 'That's What Makes Joliet, Joliet': D'Arcy

Michael Cemeno led a prayer circle at the ribbon-cutting, thanking the Lord for watching over Cemeno's Pizza and all of its employees.

Joliet Restaurant Bites The Dust: Jimmy K's Fails To Make It

Hidden from sight behind the McDonald's restaurant along Houbolt Road and the Interstate 80 exit, Jimmy K's Handcrafted Burgers has folded.

Cemenos Pizza At Inwood Update, It's Opening Week: 8 Photos

Cemenos Pizza has signed a five-year contract with the Joliet Park District, replacing The Dock At Inwood, which left in December.

Angie's Pancake House: Final Days Of Joliet Restaurant Are Here

Angie's Pancake House and Loco's Mexican Restaurant were both operated by Mario De La Torre at 1119 Essington Road. That's about to change.

Auction Set: Want To Buy Joliet's Checkers Restaurant Property?

The listing proclaims "excellent location as an out parcel to Tony's Fresh Market, a grocery anchor, alongside tenants like Planet Fitness."

Arby's Calls It Quits In Joliet: Route 59 Restaurant Boarded Up

On Monday, all of the Arby's logos and signs were removed from the fast-food restaurant on Route 59. It was the last Arby's in Joliet.

Harold's Shrimp & Chicken In Downtown Joliet Goes Out Of Business

Two months ago, Joliet Patch reported that a new Harold's had opened in the Plainfield area of Joliet at the former Giovan's on Route 59.

Best Taste of Joliet Food Lineup Ever? 23 Stadium Vendors Revealed

One of the Midwest's largest outdoor summer festivals, Taste of Joliet, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

New Restaurant Alert: 'Delicious Brunch & Handcrafted Coffees Daily'

Jitterhead replaced Crusade Burger Bar II in Crest Hill's Renwick Plaza. Megan Diaz and her husband spent five months renovating the space.

Jimmy John's New Restaurant-Drive-Thru Faces Joliet City Council Vote

The C-store tenants planning to utilize the drive-thru’s are a new Dunkin’ Donuts at the west drive-thru, and now a Jimmy John's restaurant.

Irish Corner Cantina Opens On Black Road: 'Everybody Is Welcome Here'

A Joliet Catholic graduate, Kevin Kelley, and his wife Gilda opened The Irish Corner Cantina at 2771 Black Road, replacing Fireman Ted's.

Why Was 'Babe's Jumbo Hot Dogs Sign' Replaced? Owner Reveals Answer

"I still think we have the best hot dogs in town, but we have so much more," remarked Babe's Home Cookin' owner Tim Reilly.

Rax Roast Beef, A Joliet Tradition Since 1968, Still Thriving

Joliet Rax Roast Beef owner and operator Terry Bucciarelli has been involved with his fast-food restaurant since it opened March 25, 1968.

Niko's Catering: 20 Percent Off Everything To Mark 1-Year Anniversary

For over a decade, Niko's Catering has been delighting clients with our one-of-a-kind dishes and service, its website proclaims.

Rich & Creamy On Broadway: Banana Splits, Turtle Sundaes, Dirt Cups

Bill Gulas has co-owned Rich & Creamy 23 years, and worked at Joliet's iconic ice cream stand since 1977, then called Creamy Delight.

Rt. 66 Old School Brewing Adds Gemini's Reentry, Unveils Summer Beers

June marks five years in Wilmington for Route 66 Old School Brewing. It's at 110 Bridge St. and shares space with Nelly's Restaurant.

Walt's Ice Cream: Rainbow Cones, Superman, Turtle Sundaes And More

Walt's buys its ice cream from seven different dairies located in four different states: Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Empty Bakers Square, Future Starbucks Property Slapped With City Fines

March marked the five-year anniversary of the Joliet Bakers Square restaurant being permanently closed.It's at 2211 West Jefferson Street.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers In Joliet: Want To Own It?

A Los Angeles-based commercial real estate company just announced that Freddy's Custard will be opening in Joliet at 2307 W. Jefferson St.

'Mouthwatering Tacos' For Joliet: Taco Pros Seeks City Council's OK

The Joliet City Council will vote at Tuesday's meeting whether to approve a special use permit so Taco Pros can build a drive-thru window.

Giant Price Drop For Syl's, Legendary Restaurant In Rockdale

Because the asking price for Syl's has dropped nearly in half, Mike McCatty is confident a buyer will emerge. It may not stay a restaurant.

New Restaurant Alert: Rockdale Pancake House Opening Soon

The Rockdale Pancake House will occupy 400 Moen Avenue and it's right down the block from the successful Roc City Bar & Grill.

Joliet Route 66 Diner Doesn't Make It, But Good News On Horizon?

The operators of Joliet's Route 66 Diner attended Tuesday's Joliet City Council meeting, making disparaging comments about their landlord.

Hello, Harold's Chicken Shack, Goodbye Giovan's Pasta & Pizzeria

Giovan Jr.'s Pasta & Pizzeria flopped under new ownership, and went out of business in December 2022. Now, Joliet is gaining Harold's.

17 Joliet Discounts For Restaurant Week Revealed Here

The City of Joliet is providing free valet parking to visitors on April 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight.

New Restaurant Coming To Joliet At Troublesome Spot

Signs and banners for Carnitas Aguascalientes #2 are displayed in the window on South Chicago Street letting Joliet know it's coming soon.

75 Years In Joliet: 10 Photos Of ACE Drive-In Opening Day

Customers at ACE Drive-In were ordering plenty of hoagies, sliced beef on a bun, sliced beef poorboys, cheeseburgers and more.