Stefari West Avenue - Kankakee (IL)

5 /5 David Stejkowski: This is now a true 5-star place! We recently came back for brunch and were impressed from start to finish. The food was excellent—our table enjoyed the avocado toast, French toast, and egg in a croissant, all beautifully prepared and delicious. Drinks were also spot-on with bottomless coffee plus both hot and iced tea. What stood out was the atmosphere—you could actually carry on a conversation without having to shout, which made it such a relaxing meal. The staff was attentive and made sure our needs were taken care of throughout.

3 /5 Sidra Abrielle: Meh… I mean, it’s really pretty inside and the food LOOKS good, but there’s no flavor. Where are the spices?!!! We came with a group of six, and everyone’s food was mediocre—except for the two who ordered the breakfast plate. Two of us had the chicken tacos, and the other two ordered the Chai French toast and a B.E.C. We were honestly embarrassed to have suggested this place for lunch. We will return…but only for the coffee and the ambiance.

4 /5 Becky Hart: We stopped in for breakfast/lunch and really enjoyed the experience overall. The space is clean with calming, modern decor that makes it a relaxing place to hang out. There were lots of drink options and a good selection of breakfast and lunch food. We ordered the turkey, cranberry, and walnut panini—which was delicious—and the dreamsicle and raspberry mocha drinks, both of which were tasty and unique. The only downside was the service—it was quite slow, and it took a long time to receive both our drinks and food. That said, the quality made up for the wait, and we’d definitely go back again.

5 /5 Adrienne Weidenhagen: I visited Stefari tonight, and I was so impressed. I came for their famous burger, and it was absolutely delicious. The macaroni salad was amazing too. Chef Karla even came out to introduce herself, and she was incredibly sweet and genuine. You can tell she truly cares about the food she’s putting out. The owner, Ken, was also very welcoming and took the time to chat with us, which made the experience feel even more personal. Our server, Kendall, was attentive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. I know some people in the community have been unsure about the recent changes, but my experience was nothing but positive. The food was amazing, the atmosphere felt warm, and the staff went above and beyond. Definitely worth giving the new menu and team a chance. They’re doing great things and I will be back soon!