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This bar provides you with nice food and a place to rest after a long walk around Kankakee Railroad Museum. Perfectly cooked bagels are good to degust. In accordance with the visitors' opinions, waiters offer great matcha, latte or smoothies.
Awaken Cafe is suitable for guests who have a snack in a hurry as they can order food as a takeaway. The high ratings of this place would be impossible without the pleasant staff. Prompt service is something clients agree upon here. You might pay your attention to the pretty atmosphere. This spot is rated on Google 4.8 by its guests.
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2 months ago on Google
Been coming here on and off. The Caramel Latte is always tasty, rich and perfectly sweet. Baristas are exceptionally nice and relaxed with quick service. Moderate to quiet atmosphere that's relaxing and comfortable for most. I like this place a lot and I think it deserves more recognition. Price per person: $1–10 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Jasmine Gentry
4 months ago on Google
Tried the Biscoff Banana Pudding Matcha and it tastes as good as it sounds. Very cool cafe and worth a stop. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
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Waffles
5 months ago on Google
I stopped by Awaken Cafe while passing through town and was pleasantly surprised—this place feels like a hidden gem. The space is warm, eclectic, and very inviting, with a wide variety of seating options including old church pews, tables, sofas, chairs, and counter seating. It really feels like a hybrid between a café, lounge, and small market, especially with the shelves of items for purchase. There were people of all ages there, and the environment felt welcoming for everyone. It was fairly busy, but there was just a low hum of chatter—it was still easy to talk or get work done comfortably. I ordered the Paradise bowl ($11), which stood out because it had an ube base—something I don’t see often. It also came with a choice of drizzle, and I went with almond butter, which paired really well. The bowl had a fresh taste, nice presentation, and was appropriately sized for the price—filling without being too heavy. Service was quick (under 10 minutes), and while the staff weren’t overly warm, they were friendly and efficient. The space overall was pretty clean, including the bathroom (single-use, clean, and easy to access). They offer a wide variety of drinks and food options (you can see more in the menu photos), along with pre-made snacks and meals. I didn’t try a drink this time but would definitely come back to explore that side of the menu. I also appreciated small details like having water available via a dispenser and the Wi-Fi password clearly displayed. They also seem to take a more sustainable approach, which is a nice plus. Parking was easy with free street parking nearby, and the location is convenient—just a short walk from the Amtrak station and near a cute and informative local railroad museum. Overall, this is a great spot for fresh, nutritious food, working, or just relaxing. I’d definitely come back. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection
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Price range per person
$10-$20
Address
223 S West Ave, Kankakee, Illinois, USA
Features
Takeaway
Сredit cards accepted
Delivery
No booking
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 8AM-3PM |
| MondayMon | 7AM-5PM |
| TuesdayTue | 7AM-5PM |
| WednesdayWed | Closed |
| ThursdayThu | 7AM-5PM |
| FridayFri | 7AM-5PM |
| SaturdaySat | 8AM-4PM |
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