Location: Kankakee
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Top 5 Fast Food food in Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Reviews on Fast Food food in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Kankakee /kæŋkəˈki/ is a city in and the county seat of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The city's name is probably derived from the Miami-Illinois word teeyaahkiki, meaning: "Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view," in reference to the area's prior status as a marsh. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,537. Kankakee is a principal city of the Kankakee-Bourbonnais-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area
Things to do in Kankakee
1. Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B
There are many reasons to visit Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand at 390 East River Street, off I-57, in Kankakee, Illinois. People have been visiting the iconic restaurant since 1940, long before there was an Interstate highway or McDonald's or Burger King or Wendy's or A&W or Dog 'n Suds. Jaenicke's specializes in home-made root beer, as good or better than A&W drive-ins used to produce, red hots with chili, Chicago-style hot dogs, chili cheese fries, fried pickles, ice cream floats and something unique called "sauce buns." What is a "sauce bun?" Folks in the Kankakee area talk about them all the time. Never duplicated. Never imitated. One of a kind. A "sauce bun" is chili that has a sweet and mild BBQ sauce taste. It isn't served on a hot dog. It's simply a meat sauce with cheese and onions on a warm hot dog bun. Try it with fries and a root beer float. It might change the way you look at food. One thing's for sure: Jaenicke's homestyle root beer is as good as you've ever tasted, in a frosty mug. If you're not into hot dogs (who isn't?), other sandwich options are tenderloin, chicken, Italian beef, BBQ, meatball and Polish. No matter what you choose, be sure to wash it all down with root beer.
2. Boz Hot Dogs
Reviewed By Richard N
Say what you want, the perfect mix of high gluten bread, motzeralla and lean, tasty beef topped off with mild pickled peppers...heaven, utterly delicious, Beef utopia! Many arguments about which beef is best, but if you are on Highway 50, Bozeman rules!
3. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Reviewed By 1jeepett
great chicken and a great price. Do you like your chicken with a great crust and spice? This is the place for you
4. Windy Hill Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By fatherdmj
The cheeseburger, whether single or double, is the best in the area. Fries are figured in the price. I recommend splurging and buying a Green River with your meal. The burgers are so good that I haven't tried their other options, including daily specials. Plan on taking it home or eating in your vehicle. There's room for three people in the lean-to. Buy local, eat local.
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5. Jaenicke's Drive in
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Richard N
This one one of the worst hot dog experiences Ever! Thankfully after 2 bites, the young lady returned my money. What happened to firm meaty hot dogs that were steamed, not steeped in water for 24 hours. The hot dog was disgusting. Avoid this place.
