Sometimes, good food with no frills is worth a trip out of town. Julio’s Family Restaurant, located in Kankakee where the Iroquois and Kankakee rivers meet, is one such place that’s worth the trip. A seriously underrated dining destination, when you’re craving diner food done right, Julio’s is where you want to go.

Julio’s Family Restaurant is located at 2005 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

We're big believers in the idea that tucked-away restaurants have some of the best grub around. Julio's Family Restaurant captures that hidden-gem vibe, but also has ample outdoor seating for guests.
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Inside, it has the warmth of your hometown diner, which is great vibe for the food to come.
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If you ask us, breakfast foods and burgers are both art forms. If you agree, Julio's might be the most artistic dining experience of the year.
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One of Julio's main selling points is that it serves breakfast all day. For some places, that means sticking to a stripped-down breakfast to spare them some trouble. At Julio's, no such nonsense occurs.
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Still, if there's a reason to depart from breakfast it's burgers, and Julio's Family Restaurant has a real flare for burger flipping.
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From the adventurous to the nuts-and-bolts burger, from the stripped-back to the stacked, there's a sandwich at Julio's for you.
Julio's Family Facebook / Official Facebook Page
In fact, the best thing about Julio's might be that its traditional diner spirt hasn't tempered its enthusiasm for variety. The rotating specials here will have you coming back every day of the week (not that you wouldn't want to already).
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There are certain days where there’s nothing like taking a drive to get your snack on. When that driving urge hits you, or if you’re lucky enough to live local, don’t sleep on Julio’s. Enjoy a scenic drive to Kankakee for the heavenly combination of burgers and breakfast food you deserve.

What other hidden gems have incredible grub game in Illinois? Where would you trek to just to enjoy a meal? We love hearing your tips and seeing your photos. Get in touch!

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