The Happy Place Cafe

06/10/2022

Join our team! Line cook needed. Full and part time position available. Apply within

04/04/2022

Hiring all positions. Apply within!

08/12/2021

Now hiring all positions. Apply within

04/23/2021

We are hiring for the following: Cooks, Servers, hosts, and bus personnel. Apply within

03/14/2021

We are hiring for the following positions: Cook, busboy, and dishwasher. Apply within.

02/19/2021

Due to a small kitchen fire we will be closed the remainder of the day. We will be open during normal operating hours on 2/20/21.

11/19/2020

Happy Thursday! Today’s Soups:
Chicken Noodle and Cream of Potato

Roast Turkey 10.95
Breaded Pork Tenderloin 9.95
Country Fried Steak 9.00

Dine in or carry out/curbside pick up! Order by phone 815-666-1447 or on line at

It is our goal to ensure the best possible dining experience through a careful balance of excellent food, fast, courteous, and efficient service, and a clean, attractive, and unique family...

11/17/2020

11/12/2020

Happy Veterans Day! 50% off for all our veterans! We are open for dine in, carry out, curbside pick up. Order on line or call 815-666-1447

11/08/2020

It’s Cream of Chicken with rice soup Sunday!
We offer outdoor dining, inside dinning and carry outs!

Place your carry out order online or by calling 815-666-1447

10/29/2020

Despite the state mandates targeting the closure of indoor dining and bar service in our area. The Happy Place Cafe has made the personal and business decision to remain fully open. Simply stated our business will not be viable if forced to go through yet another shut down. We are also concerned about our dedicated employees. There isn't another option if we have any hopes of surviving and of our employees being able to pay their bills and provide for their families.

This decision is not meant to downplay the severity of the virus. We know how devastating it has been for those who have lost loved ones and for society as a whole. While open, we will continue to do our best by taking all proper safety measures to keep our customers and staff safe. Our goal is to give you the option without questionable mandates dictating what you can and cannot do. Whether or not you choose to frequent The Happy Place Cafe or stay home, we completely respect your decision... just know that you are always welcome and we plan on being here for you. Thank you for being there for us.