Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand

09/30/2025

We’ve sold out!! See ya next year

09/30/2025

Today is the final day to get your fix at the Kankakee Jaenicke's.
Open today until 8 p.m., or we sell out.
We are out of a few items as of right now: 32 oz cups, sauerkraut, green river, polishes, bbq sauce, nacho cheese and plain chips.
The listed items below are ones we are low on: Onion rings, bbq sandwich, pretzels, and mushrooms.
Hot dogs are getting low less than 50.

09/26/2025

Jaenicke's in Kankakee is wrapping up our 85th season on September 30th. We will be open from 10:30 am until we sell out, or 8 pm, whichever happens first. Thanks for another amazing year!

09/01/2025

Phone was found in road in front of Jaenickes on river street. Must be able to tell us something on the phone

07/16/2025

And it's Weiner Wednesday!!🌭🌭

05/20/2025

09/27/2024

It's been another amazing year, and we want to thank each and every one of our customers for that!!
This Sunday, the 29th, is our final day at the Kankakee Jaenicke's for the 2024 season. We will be open from 10:30 until we sell out on Sunday.
Once again thanks for an amazing year and see you next February.

05/19/2024

Kankakee Jaenicke's will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
Congrats to the Class of 2024
and our very own Tez and TJ!!

04/18/2024

Monday, April 22nd (Earth day) we're donating 50% of that day's sales for plants and trees to be purchased and planted at the new Riverwalk located right down the street from us on River and Schuyler.
Stop by and grab a hot dog!!

02/27/2024

Opening day is almost here for the Kankakee Jaenicke's!!!
Friday, March 1st

09/30/2023

Today is the last day of this season for Kankakee Jaenicke's!!
Open today from 10:30 until we sell out. We're running low on a couple menu items, so don't miss your opportunity to grab your favorites before we close. Thanks for another amazing year!! See you in the spring👋