Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe

Niles, IL · Cafe

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Niles
#5
of 118 restaurants
City Percentile
92%
rating percentile
Address
Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe, 8030 W Oakton St, Niles, IL 60714
Phone
(847) 696-7047
Website
grindngears.cafe
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe is a restaurant located in Niles, IL. It is one of 118 restaurants listed in Niles. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Niles city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #5 among Niles restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe

Motorcycle themed cafe featuring donuts, ice cream, motorcycle and car-themed apparel, vintage apparel and jackets, custom motorcycle parts and accessories, and of course delicious coffee.

Hours

Saturday8 AM–4 PM
Sunday8 AM–4 PM
Monday7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
Thursday7 AM–4 PM
Friday7 AM–4 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 W M · Mar 2025

Grind N Gears is a fantastic coffee shop with a unique and welcoming atmosphere. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Dan, and the barista, Levi—both were incredibly kind and made the experience even better. Levi was especially great, making sure our drinks were just right and engaging in friendly conversation that added a personal touch to the visit. We tried a white mocha and a sugar-free vanilla latte, both of which were well-made and delicious. I also appreciated that Levi checked if we wanted more sweetness, ensuring our drinks were exactly how we liked them. The shop itself has an awesome vibe, with its bike-themed decor and thoughtfully curated merchandise. The entire space feels cohesive and inviting. I’ll definitely be back in the summer to enjoy more great coffee an

★★★★★ 5.0 Mary Biancalana · Jun 2025

Really cool place with great food and drinks. We stopped in to check it out and the interior decor is so cool with vintage motorcycles and other motorcycle themed apparel. We had a great iced latte coffee as well as strawberry boba tea and mango bulb tea. We love their lavender as well as hibiscus tea. We definitely will be back. Plenty of parking right out in front and easy to get here right off Oakton avenue.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Nela · Sep 2025

Nothing exceptional about this cafe---just unusually expensive for two small drinks....my mom ordered a small cappuccino with almond milk and she said she enjoyed it, while I ordered a dark roast black coffee and I found it tasteless--lacking flavor. Overall, it is a decent place, and people come and go.

★★★★★ 5.0 Postcard Narrative Family Travel · Apr 2025

An absolute gem if you’ve got little kids in tow. The coffee was excellent, and there were ride-on toys, ramps, and play cars to keep my son happy while I relaxed. Such a thoughtful and fun setup. Wish my home town had a place like this!

★★★★★ 5.0 Yvonne C · Sep 2025

Google coffee place and found this. I passed by this place before but did not realized it’s a cafe. The building looks just like a car garage. Coffee is good, egg cheese bagel is good. Weather is nice so we sit outside and it super relaxing. I will definitely come back here again.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Dessert

Services

CafeMotorcycle parts storeVintage clothing store

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