Joliet, Illinois Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Joliet, Illinois, a vibrant city with a population of 127,955, nestled along the Des Plaines River just 50 miles southwest of Chicago. Known for its historic Route 66 heritage and lively music scene, Joliet has seen its share of dining establishments come and go. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that once added to the city’s culinary landscape, including those that have permanently closed or are temporarily closed while seeking new beginnings.

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JSM Savory Kitchen (previously KKC) – Joliet – 1987 W Jefferson St
1987 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage – Joliet – 1866 W Jefferson St
1866 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60436
Status: Closed permanently
Hot Pan – Joliet – 2302 Essington Rd
2302 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Tha Kitchen – Joliet – 2777 Black Rd
2777 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
El Camaleon Bar & Grill – Joliet – 103 N Ottawa St
103 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL 60432
Status: Closed permanently
J-Town Eatery – Joliet – 2501 Lincoln Hwy
2501 Lincoln Hwy
Joliet, IL 60432
Status: Closed permanently
Mama’s Restaurant – Joliet – 700 Ruby St
700 Ruby St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Applebee’s Grill + Bar РJoliet Р2400 W Jefferson St
2400 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Subway – Joliet – 17100 W Laraway Rd
17100 W Laraway Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
Status: Closed permanently
Checkers – Joliet – 441 E Cass St
441 E Cass St
Joliet, IL 60432
Status: Closed permanently
IHOP – Joliet – 1444 N Larkin Ave
1444 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Joliet Route 66 Diner – Joliet – 22 W Clinton St
22 W Clinton St
Joliet, IL 60432
Status: Closed permanently
Diamand’s Family Restaurant – Joliet – 3000 Plainfield Rd
3000 Plainfield Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Wild Horse Bar And Grill – Joliet – 2314 W Jefferson St
2314 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Tony’s Place – Joliet – 2141 W Jefferson St
2141 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Taps Tips BBQ Smokehouse – Joliet – 3111 Theodore St
3111 Theodore St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Final Cut Steakhouse – Joliet – 777 Hollywood Blvd
777 Hollywood Blvd
Joliet, IL 60436
Status: Closed permanently
Angie’s Pancake House РJoliet Р1119 Essington Rd
1119 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Bob Evans – Joliet – 1776 Mcdonough St
1776 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
Status: Closed permanently
Bakers Square Restaurant & Bakery – Joliet – 2211 W Jefferson St
2211 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Fireman Ted’s Bar and Grill – Joliet – 2771 Black Rd
2771 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
MyGrain Brewing Company – Joliet – 50 E Jefferson St #106
50 E Jefferson St #106
Joliet, IL 60432
Status: Closed permanently
Isa’s Hot Dogs – Joliet – 2501 E Cass St
2501 E Cass St
Joliet, IL 60432
Status: Closed permanently
Jerrie’s Dogs & More – Joliet – 1003 Essington Rd
1003 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed permanently
Boston Market – Joliet – 1866 W Jefferson St
1866 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60436
Status: Closed permanently
Naugles – Joliet
2600 W Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
Status: Closed Permanently

Naugles was located at 2600 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435. It is now a Babe's Home Cookin'.