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06/01/2026
๐ Grateful for the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and their continued support!
๐จMay Chamber Elite Spotlight: Deer Ridge Barn Wedding and Events, The Majestic and Stefari West Avenue ๐จ
This month we are proud to recognize Deer Ridge Barn Wedding and Events, The Majestic, and Stefari West Avenue for their continued support of the Kankakee County Chamber and our local business community! ๐
From hosting the perfect event to grabbing a delicious coffee, cocktail, or meal, these busineses are helping make Kankakee County a vibrant place to gather, celebrate, and connect. Through their involvement, partnership, and dedication, they help create memorable experiences and meaningful connections throughout the county.
Thank you for being valued Chamber Elite members and for your investment in our local community all you do to support our community! ๐โจ
05/23/2026
๐๏ธ๐ชฉ Tomorrow is the day! We still have some tickets left!
๐๐ป https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ชฉ SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! Make sure to grab your tickets!
๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Prizes for the best dressed from Electric Lady Lounge, Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network, Stefari Coffee House, Rubber Rose Books & Print, and Josephineโs Bakeshop
โจ Invite all your friends ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.
05/22/2026
๐ชฉ SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! Make sure to grab your tickets!
๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Prizes for the best dressed from Electric Lady Lounge, Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network, Stefari Coffee House, Rubber Rose Books & Print, and Josephineโs Bakeshop
โจ Invite all your friends ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.
05/20/2026
๐ 7 delish flatbreads ยป 5 new ones that are only available between 2-5pm with our new special!
Get one flatbread + a domestic beer (or soda) for $7.77!
[ Dine in only. No substitutions. One special per person. ]
05/19/2026
๐ชฉ ๐๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก - ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ??
The Queens will be voting on the best dressed and winners will receive prizes from:
โจ Electric Lady Lounge
โจ Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network
โจ Stefari Coffee House / West
โจ Rubber Rose Books & Print
โจ Josephineโs Bakeshop
โจ Katie Bell Tattoo (22 Tattoo Co.)
Tickets ๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Invite all your friends ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.
05/17/2026
๐ชฉ ONE WEEK AWAY! Make sure to grab your tickets!
๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Prizes for the best dressed from Electric Lady Lounge, Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network, Stefari, Rubber Rose Books & Print, and Josephineโs Bakeshop
โจ Invite all your friends ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.
05/11/2026
๐ชฉ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐'๐ฌ!
The show is bigger - and so is the style!
Tickets ๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Prizes for the best dressed from Electric Lady Lounge, Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network, Stefari, Rubber Rose Books & Print, and Josephineโs Bakeshop
โจ Invite all your friends ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.
05/08/2026
๐ชฉ We had such an amazing time at our last Drag Brunch and we canโt wait for the next one!!
๐ Thank you to our Queens: Taco M Verde, Aris B Vita, and Bella Diamond
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Thank you to our partners: Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network and Electric Lady Lounge
And thank you to everyone who joined us and made our first Drag Brunch so much FUN!
โโ
๐ชฉ Didnโt get to make the first one?? Get your tickets to the next show on May 24th!
We added more tickets. We added more Queens. We added more style.
Tickets ๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Prizes for the best dressed
โจ Event ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network!
05/05/2026
๐ชฉ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐'๐ฌ!
We added more tickets. We added more Queens. We added more style.
And make sure to dress your best - because we're all a part of this show!
Tickets ๐ https://80sdragbunchwithtacoverde.eventbrite.com
๐ Hosted By: Taco M Verde
๐ Featuring Performances By: Aris B Vita, Tahlia Secret, and Candi Forest
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $45
โจ Prizes for the best dressed
โจ Event ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/18LerzG2fw
It sold out in 48 hours last time, so don't miss your chance!
A portion of sales will be donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network!
Youโre invited to brunch & endless mimosas with the Queens - be sure to dress the part! | May 24th | 10am | 21+
05/05/2026
๐ Choose one of our 7 flatbreads + a domestic beer (or soda) for just $7.77! Bring your friends so you can try them all ๐
Available Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 5pm.
[ Dine in only. No substitutions. One special per person. ]
04/30/2026
๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐! We are looking for an experienced barista/bartender for both days and nights at Stefari West!
MUST be available Saturdays + at least one other day during the week.
MUST have service experience (bartender, barista, server, host).
๐ Please send resume + references to: [email protected]
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๐๐ฐ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ช๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ช ๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ท๐ฐ๐ญ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ข๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ช ๐๐ฐ๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ.
04/27/2026
Life is too short for just one latteโฆ so get four โจ
Latte Flights available at West Ave. starting Tuesday, April 28th!
Bring a friend or a book & enjoy one of our four handcrafted flights ๐
[ No substitutions. 1 milk choice per flight. Only available at Stefari West. ]
04/16/2026
๐Strawberry Almond Honey Toast ๐ฏ Refreshing, any time of day ๐
[ house honey cream cheese, fresh cut strawberries, and sliced almonds - on house made sourdough ]
04/15/2026
๐ฅCome and get it!!
Choose 1 of our new flatbreads + a domestic beer of your choice for only $7.77!
+ Italian
+ Mexican
+ Vegetarian
+ All American
+ 4 Cheese Meltdown
+ Margherita
+ Prosciutto, Fig, Goat Cheese
Available Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 5pm.
[ Dine in only. Beer or soda only. No substitutions. One special per person. ]
04/14/2026
๐ฅTOMORROW ๐ Spend your afternoon with us for our new special!
Choose 1 of our flatbreads + a domestic beer of your choice for only $7.77!
+ Italian
+ Mexican
+ Vegetarian
+ All American
+ 4 Cheese Meltdown
+ Margherita
+ Prosciutto, Fig, Goat Cheese
Available Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 5pm.
[ Dine in only. Beer or soda only. No substitutions. One special per person. ]
04/12/2026
๐ฅWeโre introducing SEVEN new flatbreads for a new happy hour special ๐
Choose 1 flatbread + a domestic beer of your choice for only $7.77!
Bring your friends so you can try them all ๐
Only available Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 5pm.
STARTS THIS WEEK!
04/03/2026
Cranberry Turkey Walnut ๐ A classic. Available all day long!
03/27/2026
๐ธ New Spring drinks have arrived!
03/27/2026
๐ชฉ๐๐ป๐
03/26/2026
โ๏ธ WITH THE INCOMING WEATHER, WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 3PM!
Thank you & stay safe ๐
03/26/2026
๐ชฉ We only have 2ฬด5ฬด 15 tickets left!! Donโt wait!!
๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
๐ DRAG ME TO BRUNCH ๐
Join us at Stefari West Ave on April 19th for a morning full of bold performances, brunch, and endless mimosas ๐ฅ
Hosted by Taco Verde
Featuring Aris B Vita + Bella Diamond
โจ Doors open at 10am
โจ 21+ event
โจ Tickets starting at $40
โจ Event ๐ https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxAkQ9BwL
Come for the brunch, stay for the energy, and celebrate with us while supporting the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network + Camp Pride 2026 โค๏ธ
Grab your tickets now - this one will fill up fast ๐๏ธ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-me-to-brunch-stefari-west-ave-tickets-1985778550099
03/18/2026
Every day is a good day for an espresso martini ๐ธ
03/12/2026
Just a PSA for you! We also have martinis and good food ๐
Address
267 S West Avenue
Kankakee, IL
60901
To get to S West Avenue in Kankakee, here are the travel directions:
Public Transport:
1. From downtown Kankakee, head to the nearest bus stop.
2. Take Bus Route 5 towards the westbound direction.
3. Get off at the bus stop closest to S West Avenue.
4. Walk east on S West Avenue until you reach your destination.
Driving/Parking:
1. If you're coming from downtown Kankakee, head west on Court Street.
2. Continue straight onto W Station Street.
3. Turn left onto N Schuyler Avenue.
4. Continue on N Schuyler Avenue until you reach S West Avenue.
5. Turn right onto S West Avenue and find parking along the street or in nearby parking lots.
Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning Stefari West Avenue specifically, as per your request.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 5pm |
| Friday |
8am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 8pm |
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What people say
Stefari West Avenue is a delightful restaurant located on S West Avenue in Kankakee. This modern European eatery offers a unique dining experience with its exclusive espresso and multi-roaster lineup of specialty coffee. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast or a satisfying lunch, Stefari West Avenue has got you covered.
One of the highlights of Stefari West Avenue is their homemade sourdough bread, which perfectly complements their made-to-order breakfast and lunch options. From Oladushki, puffy and fluffy classic Ukrainian pancakes, to Avocado Aioli Croissant, their menu is filled with mouthwatering dishes that will leave you craving for more.
The restaurant also boasts an impressive dinner menu, accompanied by a selection of cocktails and mocktails. With their kitchen open until 4 PM, you can enjoy a delectable dinner at Stefari West Avenue before indulging in their tempting drink offerings.
What sets Stefari West Avenue apart is not only its exceptional food but also its commitment to customer satisfaction. The restaurant has received an incredible amount of support since its opening, thanks to the warm reception from the community. The team at Stefari West Avenue appreciates this support and continues to strive for excellence in providing an unforgettable dining experience.
With updated hours from Tuesday to Thursday (8 AM - 8 PM) and extended hours on Friday and Saturday (8 AM - 10 PM), Stefari West Avenue ensures that you can enjoy their delectable offerings at your convenience. Although closed on Sundays and Mondays, this gives the dedicated team time to rest and rejuvenate so they can continue delivering top-notch service.
If you're in need of a pick-me-up after a long weekend or simply want to start your day off right, Stefari West Avenue opens early at 8 AM. Their friendly staff will be ready to serve you until 2 PM before taking a short break until 4 PM when they reopen until 8 PM.
Stefari West Avenue is a true gem in Kankakee, offering a combination of exceptional food, specialty coffee, and a warm atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression. Make sure to visit Stefari West Avenue and experience their culinary delights for yourself.
