Second visit to this place, and it just doesn't disappoint. Today's fresh sandwiches were limited but they had Momma's fresh made spanakopita! My favorite Such a cute little dining area to the back with mismatched upholster chairs and an upright piano. The owner is just so welcoming and accommodating this is just a gem in downtown Joliet. read more

Jitters - Spanakopita (Mom's homemade) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Great family local coffee shop with pastries, and sandwiches. We had two Chai (one dirty), a lemon Danish, and a turkey/cheddar sandwich. The service was great, and patient because it was our first time. As was the people behind us. The place has amazing decor, and makes you feel comfortable upon entering. My dirty Chai was delicious, and the sandwich was more than enough to satisfy! read more

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Love them. I have been coming here for years. Owners are sweet and the pastries are delicious. So is the Coffee. I'm a Starbucks guy usually, only because this place doesn't open til 7. Give them a try if you're down here. Super cute cozy place. They have a Piano you can play too. Well if you know how to play. Love it. read more

On Monday had the soup and sandwich. Said they had a limited menu. The menu is hidden. The minestrone soup had no flavor. The soup seemed to have been boiled for days. A small step up from boiled mush. The carrots were twice the size of my spoon. Service was very slow. Had the smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese. Not great but ok. Do not order the soup. Wife had soup and grilled cheese. Sandwich was ok. Neither of us ate more than a couple spoons of the soup. In running for worst meal of 2026. Neither of us tried the coffee. read more

Delicious coffee! Super nice employees. Cute little restaurant so warm & cozy. Food all looked delicious. read more

Jitters - Supporting the Bears - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

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Customer service was a 10/10! The barista gave me a recommendation to try and it was AMAZING! She was also really polite and had my drink order completed pretty fast. I wish they had longer hours but overall great morning place! The vintage design makes it feel cozy and comfortable:) Shop local ! It is such a great coffee place read more

This Place is an absolute gem. Amazing coffee. Out of this world good food. OK man I'm a bike ride attracted to the right people low and behold we have ourselves legitimate energy station here, Joliet. read more

Do not drink coffee here if you have tree-nut allergies. I have tree-nut allergies. They aren't severe, so I normally don't worry too much about cross contamination. However, no matter what, whether I am the first person in or somewhere in between, I have a reaction to this place. I have told the cashier about my allergies and still experience stomach aches, and a hurting, swollen throat. I'll admit, the coffee does taste good. It's good quality and the food looks lovely and homemade. The atmosphere and interior design Is also beautiful. But it simply isn't worth me feeling sick. I really wanted to like Jitters, but it doesn't seem like their sanitation is on par. Realistically, in a place like this, they should have a second station for their allergies. Or wash the machines in between drinks to prevent cross contamination. I'm not sure if they're sharing spoons with several ingredients or if the products they use aren't safe.. but something is wrong. If anyone has a severe allergy, let me be the warning to not try your luck. There is a high possibility you will become incredibly lll and need your epi-pen. read more

Absolutely love this place! This amazing, independent coffee shop in downtown Joliet--a few blocks from the courthouse, library, and casino--serves Intelligentsia coffee (Chicago based brand), homemade sandwiches, and desserts. Everything about Jitters gives you a "welcome to my home" comfort. The owner is lively and jovial. The dining area in the back is an eclectic collection of furniture, art, and lighting. (Some might view it as piecemeal decorating, however, I welcome it to the brand monotony provided at chain coffee shops.) The stacked breakfast sandwiches are piled with egg, cheese, bacon or sausage, on a variety of bread options (croissants, bagel, etc.). If I was entertaining for brunch, this is exactly what I would offer! *The only drawback to Jitters is the unpredictable hours. While I routinely visit about once or twice a month, there have been several instances where I am turned away by a handwritten sign citing reason for closure. Considering it's the same two ladies every time, I understand; they're doing their best to keep a small business downtown Joliet. Driving anywhere from :20 to :30 in traffic, however, makes this a truly frustrating experience. My recommendation: if Jitters is a jaunt for you to get to, call ahead. read more

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I love Jitters Coffee House because it is family owned & run, they are all so friendly & helpful! Everything is made fresh daily and very delicious! It's in such a cute historical building & has fabulous style! Support local always! read more

The food? Immaculate. The drink menu? LONG. The quality of drinks and food? Dare I say the best. The service? Makes me feel like Ive known them all my life with how welcoming they are. Any questions you have on the menu, they will answer. After my first time there I had to go 3 more times that same week. I would've gone more if they were open on the weekends! The first time I had it I thought "where has this been all my life?" I couldn't help but tell all my family about it and they all love it as well! They tend to sell out so get there early! It just shows how delicious their food is! read more

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Jitters is a great place for delicious coffee and food in downtown Joliet! The staff is so friendly and the vibe is warm and inviting. I love meeting friends here to catch up with our favorite drinks! read more

I have only been in a few times but each time I am greeted warmly and I will definitely be back. The ENORMOUS breakfast sandwiches are amazing! The coffee is excellent! HIGHLY recommend if you like the small OG coffee house vibe or feel free to take it to-go. read more

Great homemade bakery items and delicious specialty coffees! Very charming place! I had a Latin Mocha and my husband gets the hot chocolate! Always hot and delicious, friendly service and relaxing atmosphere. read more

This place is truely a gem. It offers an expansive menu that has something for everyone, and it's all delicious. Not to mention its family-owned This is a must stop for me and my family whenever we are in Joliet I look forward to it each time. read more

Amazing service and awesome food! Soups are delish and the spanakopita is hands down the best around

Amazing for breakfast, lunch, if you have a sweet tooth. The coffee was amazing. The staff was amazing. The atmosphere was even better!!

This is the most coziest coffee shop in town! The coffee and pastries are so tasty and affordable, and the atmosphere is perfect for a brunch or study date. I highly recommend Jitters! read more

Jitters is an absolute gem! The coffee is always fresh and delicious, with so many great options to choose from. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They really make you feel at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for catching up with friends, getting some work done, or just enjoying a quiet moment with a great cup of coffee. You can tell they truly care about quality and their customers. Highly recommend stopping by Jitters if you're in Joliet! read more

We had the chai latte, horchata late, and the peanut butter cup latte and they were all delicious. The banana bread and blueberry muffins were moist and very flavorful. The ambiance is so calming. We felt right at home here and even with people talking on the phone it still was very calming. The workers were very nice and attentive. This is a must try. read more

Jitters is amazing, local coffee shop, family owned with a great atmosphere. The way they great you when you walk in the door makes you feel like family. They have sandwiches and pastries and the coffee menu is end. Walk don't run and check them out! read more

Jitters is my all time favorite spot to enjoy an ice coffee and the soup of the day. The sandwiches are large and in charge, with chips and a drink, you will have lunch and leftovers for dinner. I really Love that everything comes on dish-ware , not plastic or styrofoam. The atmosphere is perfect, and you just might get someone playing the piano on any given day. Love read more

Jitters food is always on point and it never disappoints. Everyone is so friendly. Love how the back seating is so vintage and it just makes Jitters unique and cute. read more

Family owned and ran business in Joliet, they have great options for coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch! When you walk in it feels like a set from a movie. They made me feel welcomed and you could tell this was there the whole town gets coffee, everyone knows each other by first name. If I'm in the area I would def come back, their small coffee is LARGE and their spanakopita was delicious, I should've gotten 2! read more

Jitters - Spanakopita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

About the best place for coffee in Joliet is this cafe downtown. It has plenty to drink and also eat. Jitters is a nice quiet place to hang out. Good for getting work completed. They have some healthy food like avocado toast. It doesn't look like a place that people would say is hip but that doesn't mean if you come here you aren't cool. Lots of tasty coffee drinks and breakfast food to choose from. They have some unexpectedly healthy options. Prices are pretty cheap compared to a lot of other coffee shops around. The coffee here is Intelligentsia. It's $3 for a cup. They have some non dairy milks like almond and oat. Avocado Toast is one of the food options and kicks ass. It's $5 for a slice. This is topped with cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. It makes a hearty breakfast. This is a good price for something that's usually sky fucking high. Best place in Joliet for breakfast. It has fresh tasting coffee and food. There's some things to eat for vegetarians. read more

Jitters - Coffee And The Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

A cool coffee shop with a super warm feel inside and great decor. Tastefully decorated with tables and comfy chairs. Latte was delicious, as was my Spanokopita light lunch. read more

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Went for the first time with my Mom recently. We were greeted with enthusiasm about 9am on a Tuesday morning. It was relatively busy, but the food case was chock full of tasty sandwiches, salads, and pastries. It smelled divine inside, and the vibe is great! Lots of comfortable seating and tables with great art on the walls. I believe it was the owner who answered our numerous questions. She was great and patient. Let me tell you the avocado toast is one of the best we've ever had. The breakfast bagel was huge and delicious as well. Jalapeño cheddar with egg, sausage, bacon and cheese!!!! Wow!!! Brought half home it was so big! I got an almond joy latte which was great. Mom got amaretto hot chocolate and loved it! What a treat! We will definitely make Jitters a regular treat when we're in Joliet! read more

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Good atmosphere and staff. I had the caramel macchiato and it was good but I've had better. The pastries and sandwiches looked good but I had already eaten. read more

Jitters - Jitters coffee house - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

my weekly coffee spot! there's always fresh breakfast items and pastries, the coffee never disappoints and the service is always amazing!

I've been coming to this place for years. When I lived in Joliet this was a prime spot to meet the girls for tea and coffee. They have a nice area in the back where they play classical music and couches to lounge in while your catching up on work, school or just visiting friends. They also have free WIFI. Their sandwiches and soup here are also great. They had added some new additions to the food selection, which I love. My go to is the turkey fresco. These sandwiches are stacked with meat the bread is always fresh. Don't worry my vegetarian friends, they have options for you also! The cup cakes are from the Sweet Gallery and were delicious. The soft moist cake was complimented with a soft creamy topping that is not over sweet like most cupcakes. Their usually only open during the morning so be sure to come by before 1 PM to enjoy what this place has to offer. read more

Jitters - Their home made soup and matcha green tea to start the day. YUM! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

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Just tried this place & it was amazing. Lots of flavor/drink options, plenty of breakfast goodies, and a cozy & friendly atmosphere. Owners greeted people by name, asked me questions, & were very helpful -- it being my first time there. Definitely going back! read more

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Independent local coffee shop in a historic building in down town. This place is a charming spot to stop along old route 66. Everything in the place is vintage including the bathrooms. The coffee was spot on. Place was taking all reasonable covid precautions. Not open on the weekend for some reason. read more

Obviously some people don't mind, but we have a mask mandate in effect and the employee was not wearing a mask so I left. You are not exempt from following the rules and it doesn't make me feel like it's putting customers first. read more

It looked cute,I was looking forward to going there but, never has my wife walked out of a place. We were met with such disrespt and ignored so completely by whatever it was standing behind the counter. I have never witnessed anyone display such disregard for a customers walking through their door. read more

What a nice surprise. Great coffee. Had a few egg and bagel sandwiches which were fantastic. Service was quick and staff very friendly. Sit outside or enjoy the "cool" coffee shop atmosphere. read more

I've been a Starbucks lover thus far until about a month ago. The decor is definitely unique and an attention grabber. I love how welcoming the staff is immediately upon entry and that's a huge thing to me. The iced horchata latte is too die for and has now become my favorite with each visit. Cinnamon rolls too! Now, let's get into this sandwich ... I went there twice this week back to back for the spinach, egg and cheese croissant. OMG! How did I overlook this masterpiece before? It's amazingggg read more

Stopped here before a funeral service for two good friends, and it was the perfect stop to relax for a bit and have a quiet moment. There was a sweet tiny little boy "helping" the person running the registers, and a small selection of discounted day-old baked goods. The interior is coat and eclectic, with art displayed on the walls and a sofa and if I remember correctly - books and board games and things. It reminded me of Filter - a coffee place that used to be open in wicker park in Chicago. I loved the vibes, the coffee was delicious (I had a chai and my husband had some kind of dark roast which was so good), and would go back if I'm in Joliet again :) read more

I had avoided this place for five or six years because of a couple terrible incidents I had with the person behind the counter. That person has moved on and I spent two or three hours working at Jitters this morning. I'm happy to see they brew Intelligentisa along with happy staff in the shop make this a spot I will frequent. read more

Jitters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Cute eclectic coffee/cafe shop in downtown Joliet. The food is fresh delicious and portioned very generously. One thing that really stands out about this place is their "pending coffee" for $1.50. What it is. Is that you donate that amount and any and all homeless people or those less fortunate can walk into the establishment at any time and get a free cup of coffee. What a terrific idea. I strongly encourage all of us who are not so unfortunate to always contribute the extra $1.50 when purchasing ones own coffee. Their prices are such that your tab will still not approach that of the big chain and it will be a feel good thing for oneself. Pay it forward!!! Parking is a hassle but still doable. As farad I can see there is no free parking reasonably close. Parking comes too 1.00/hr and is metered. That is not a reflection of the establishment of course rather the cost of doing business downtown. read more

Finally got around to visiting my favorite coffee shop today, They aren,t making their wonderful sandwiches any more, but they still had a selection of soups and pastries available in addition to the signature beverages... I was able to get a cup of cream of chicken rice soup, a salmon bagel and a small caramel machiatto. The soup was delicious and gourmet tasting as always and the salmon bagel was fully loaded prepared to order with a bakery sized choice of bagel and all the fixings, super gourmet! Coffee was made perfectly!!! read more