Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 10:30 AM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Kankakee: 7:16 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (815) 933-3347 to confirm.
Location & directions
135 E Bourbonnais StKankakee, IL 60901
About Jr’S Chicken
Jr’S Chicken is a chicken restaurant you'll find at 135 E Bourbonnais St in Kankakee, Illinois. Our Kankakee guide covers 9 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Jr’S Chicken is open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Wednesday).
Jr’S Chicken's menu features 153 dishes and drinks across 20 sections, including Carry Out Menu - Family Dinners 1, Carry Out Menu - Family Dinners 2, Carry Out Menu - Wraps, Carry Out Menu - Snacks, and Carry Out Menu - Dinners. Listed prices range from $2.95 to $9.99, with a typical item around $8.99. Menu highlights include 6 PC Mixed Chicken, Family Dinners 2, and BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch.
Available service options are kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, cocktails, and coffee.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (815) 933-3347 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Restaurant
- Address
- 135 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Phone
- (815) 933-3347
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Wednesday)
- Menu
- 153 items · $2.95–$9.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Jr’S Chicken’s weekday schedule with 245 other chicken restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 51 hours a week, 37 hours fewer than the local median of 88. 78% of chicken restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Jr’S Chicken is one of them.
Compared with 245 other chicken restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken restaurants in Illinois
Based on 9 menus with 531 priced items from chicken restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.60 and $16.99.
At Jr’S Chicken the median listed price is $8.99, close to the typical $9.99 for chicken restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Combo | 33% | $14.49 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 33% | $10.00 |
| Hush Puppies | 33% | $6.99 |
| Coleslaw | 33% | $3.49 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Jr’S Chicken there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 2 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (1) and Vegetarian & Vegan (1).
Jr’S Chicken is the only chicken restaurant within a mile. The next closest is Popeyes, 3.3 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsThe 8 One Five - Downtown Lounge0.4 mi
- Vegetarian & VeganEssential Smoothies Cafe0.4 mi
- SeafoodCaptain Fresh Fish & Chicken1.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's1.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisArby's2.3 mi
What to expect at a chicken restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Jr’S Chicken's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is Jr’S Chicken open on Sunday?
Yes, Jr’S Chicken is open on Sundays: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is Jr’S Chicken located?
Jr’S Chicken is located at 135 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL 60901.
What is the phone number of Jr’S Chicken?
You can call Jr’S Chicken at (815) 933-3347.
Does Jr’S Chicken offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Jr’S Chicken offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Jr’S Chicken?
The typical price range at Jr’S Chicken is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.95 to $9.99.
Does Jr’S Chicken take reservations?
Yes, Jr’S Chicken accepts reservations.
Is Jr’S Chicken wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Jr’S Chicken open late?
No, Jr’S Chicken usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Jr’S Chicken?
There are 2 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Jr’S Chicken. Nearby options include The 8 One Five - Downtown Lounge (0.4 mi), Essential Smoothies Cafe (0.4 mi), and Captain Fresh Fish & Chicken (1.2 mi).
Are there other chicken restaurants near Jr’S Chicken?
None within a mile. The closest is Popeyes, 3.3 mi away.
How much do chicken restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 9 menus with 531 priced items from chicken restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.60 and $16.99.
