I drive 45 minutes to get to Grapes & Hops & it has yet to disappoint me! I've always only had the wine slushees and they've been amazing! I love that they switch up the flavors to keep things from getting boring & keep people coming in. The owner always comes up & makes sure we're doing ok no matter who I'm with & he makes nice conversation, not the kind that feels forced. The urban feeling inside is nice & the outside seating are is cute! It's a nice little place to be in downtown Kankakee. Only downside to Grapes & Hops i have is that it is always freeeeeezing in there, so bring a jacket or something in case you aren't able to sit outside when it's warm out. read more

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New Owners. Poor service. Poor Selection. Do not recommend. Back patio Not Open. Limited outdoor seating in front. Bartender was not welcoming. Waited 20 minutes no one came to take order. read more

If you haven't had their Thanksgiving Christmas then you are missing out. We moved to California 4 years ago. We had some friends coming to visit us in 2017 from Kankakee that picked up some of the Thanksgiving Christmas mix. We had a dinner party for several friends that are native Californians that absolutely fell in love with this mix. We told them about our visit to Kankakee and had orders from several of them to pick up some of the mix. We went in today and our order was ready to go. I tried the flight of apple wines while my husband got to enjoy some maple whiskey that he loved. This is definitely a spot we will return to when we visit Kankakee. I highly recommend stopping in to try a flight or two while supporting a locally owned business. The slushes are pretty fabulous too. read more

Grapes & Hops - Thanksgiving Christmas-Just add some cranberry juice, a bottle of red wine and simmer. It smells and tastes amazing! - Breweries Near Me - Kankakee, Illinois

I've been coming here since they day they opened and will continue to do so!! I LOVE this place- it might just be the best thing in Kankakee. Such a nice relaxing environment (No TVs or loud bar music). Very clean!! Lots of tables, nice bar, and an outdoor patio. Check out their Facebook page for events- they often do things like paint night, crafts, etc which is fabulous since this town doesn't have much to do ever. They have various themed wine flights & wine slushies!! They also have craft beers, whiskey, and cheeses. Don't forget- G&H is open bright & early during the Kankakee Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-Oct)!! So after shopping for fresh produce- you can walk directly across the street for a nice cold glass of wine & a potty break!!! Terrance is the owner & he's always a great time to chat with! Make sure you stop in here!! :)) read more

I never ever yelp while eating but I often do when I am drinking so my grammar always makes me seem like an idiot. The spot is hip and perfectly sized with awesome owners who are always around. Service was expeditious. This hits the spot. Ordered some cheese and crackers with the amazing wine and beer selection. I am not a heavy dark beer drinker but they always have something for me on the lighter side. They have some great yoga, painting parties, and dancing classes which is way cool for the Kankakee. read more

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The COOLEST place!!! A winery, distillery, and brewery all in one. Not only did my husband find some tasty beers, but I tried the wine flight (delicious!) and The Peacock (an amazing slush). We had so much fun and even brought our furry friend. He loves the back patio and found plenty of shade under the umbrellas. Would definitely come here again and HIGHLY recommend for a fun time! read more

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Terrance rules ! Local wineries , breweries and now whiskey ! He is a good host and this place is a little hidden gem. Right in the heart of good ol Kankakee. Wines are always good and rotating flights. 6 dollars for wine flights , 5 dollars with Yelp check in! read more

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One of my favorites local places in Kankakee! Great vibe and the staff is super nice. Always rotating wines and beers, it's something different every time. I love my wine so I tend to usually stick to my wine flights or try whatever they are offering:) read more

Grapes & Hops - Spring wine flight! All the fruity flavors! - Breweries Near Me - Kankakee, Illinois

Stopped by Grapes & Hops with some friends to catch up and it was the perfect place! Terrance, the owner was really awesome. He sat down with us and explained how everything worked and answered all of our many questions. He explained they offered wine by the glass, bottle, and in a flight option. They also offered cheese, craft beer, and whiskey. Afterwards we were able to sample their seasonal slushy wines and they were great! We all picked the wine flight (which offered 6 different wines of your choice) and it did not disappoint! The best part of all was that it was only 6 bucks....good wine and cheap?! You really can't go wrong here! We even sat for a while after finishing our wine and chatted as girls do and it was not a problem! I really enjoyed Grapes & Hops--the atmosphere was great. If I still lived in the area this would be a regular spot for me! I absolutely recommend. read more

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We hosted a party here and it was a wonderful experience. The owners and employees were so kind and helpful. The beer and wine were all delicious. We can't say enough good things. read more

We love Grapes and Hops!! The owner is nice, all staff is knowledgeable and they really go out of your way to make sure your having a good time. They are always coming up with new inventive drinks and I love they are extremely involved in the community. If you get a chance to buy tickets to their beer reveals they are a blast!! read more

This place is so unprofessional they allow people to book the whole place for private events and don't even notify the general public when they are closed for business not even something so as simple as a sign on the flipping door !! This has happened more then once and I am so tired of this! I spent quite a bit of money buying wine at this place just to support small business in Kankakee but I am done ! I will take my business somewhere else's read more

What a delight in dowtown Kankakee! Love the seasonal drinks and flight options! The urban decor, wonderful outdoor area and friendly owners are just a few of the reasons we keep going back! Great place to sit and catch up with griends! read more

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the cheese and drinks. We had the cheese board and also drank six different red wines and had the mango wine slushie. The beer feature of the month was coconut cream pale ale. It was very yummy. We sat outside and we found the environment to be very charming. The service was great too. Terence was the owner/manager and he was incredibly knowledgeable and hospitable. We are definitely going back for another visit! read more

This spot is exactly what Kankakee needs. It doesn't get much better than local wine and beer with an owner that wants to invest in the town. Appreciate that you can customize your flight or have a glass of wine. Great spot to enjoy an afternoon with your daughter, sister or friend. Looking forward to my next visit, will definitely try the cheese flight. read more

Had the mango and black and blue wine the other day and it was fantastic. It is hard for me to find wines that I enjoy and these are two I would have in my house all the time. Coming here for my bday to enjoy a flight. Quite excited to do so. read more

I went into Grapes and Hops for the first time a few weeks ago. Love that they serve Illinois wines and local cheeses. Very reasonably priced, great atmosphere. They display local artist's work on the walls. Highly recommend. Had a wine flight and a cheese flight. The cheese flight is enough to split between two people. read more

Great local place to hangout. Love that they support the local Illinois wines. This place is awesome for parties and get togethers!

This is such a great place. So much fun and the atmosphere is nice. Not to mention the slushies are out of this world good. The owners are super friendly. read more

A very relaxing place to enjoy some great wines and beers. They are always trying new winery's which make it always fun to try. Not noisy and easy to get to. We love it in the summer, fall sitting outside enjoying a wine. Nice selection of cheese to snack on. Their frozen wines are great!! read more

Great atmosphere! Wine slush is the best! A must have! Also have a great selection of local wines and beers for a tasting! This is a great place for our little community! So excited to see them growing and adding more events and live music! Will definitely be visiting more often! read more

Great atmosphere to relax and enjoy a couple. They focus on one brewery at a time on tap and also have wine, including wine slushies. There's something for everyone! read more

Worst service I have ever gotten. 3 bartenders and after you finished your drink, it would take them another 45mins before they would even see if you wanted another. One time decided to order a few drinks, so I didn't have to wait so long to get another. I was then very rudely questioned, judged, and pretty much told that they were only going to bring one. Then, my sister in law showed up with other friends, so I wanted to order a bottle to send to their table. The servers were confused as to what I wanted. I had to order the bottle 3 different times and took them over an hour and a half to finally bring them a bottle. The bottle was charged to my group that I was with. Then, I had my own tab and paid for the bottle again. After everything and I was just trying to leave, one of the bartenders stopped me and said I didn't pay for the bottle of wine. Argued with him about paying for it twice and he wouldn't back down. So, I paid for 3 bottles of wine and my sister in law's table only got one. Worst experience with pompous hipster servers that were just down right rude. All the other reviews say the owners are always around and are amazing. Well, they definitely must not have been there that day, because everything was terrible... read more

It's great to see this restaurant in Kankakee. All local wines, beer, and cheese. A wonderful place!

Awesome atmosphere and great way to sample local beers, whiskey, and wine. Highly recommend it.

Everything about this place is amazing. The staff is phenomenal. They drinks are great! I love the vibe! The decor! Everything about this place is great read more

This is my go to place for wine bars! Terrance is an amazing owner, the drinks are reasonably priced & delicious. The private events are always a good time, yoga and wine, paint night, Pinterest night and more! read more

great atmosphere, amazing wine. their customizable flights are priced very reasonably. the staff here is great as well! You're encouraged to bring your own food in to eat with your drinks (they do have cheese/crackers). the only downfall is the lack of seating on busy nights, but most will agree it's worth the wait. read more