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John's Place

"Nothing Too Fancy...Just A Good Sandwich"

About Us

Serving dine-in and carryout Monday-Saturday 10-3! John's Place, in Peru, IL, is the leading restaurant serving LaSalle, Oglesby, Ottawa, Spring Valley, and surrounding areas. We are the best lunch spot in Peru, open daily for grilled lunch options from 10AM-3PM. Our burgers are hand pressed daily...always fresh! Soups and chili are always homemade. Raviolas are locally made by Maretta Raviola and served with our chicken broth.

We are still answering the phone with "506" which was the original number from the switchboard days!!! Much history and many friends have been made over the years at John's Place. If you're looking for a fun hangout place to grab a sandwich or a cup of coffee and talk with friends this is the place for you! If your feeling lucky try the private gaming area!!

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

12 Flavors of Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Ice Cream Quarts of Any Flavor
Specialty Cold Cuts - 1 lb and 1/2 lb
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas
Soups Of The Day
Private Video Gaming

Our Services include:

Carryout
Dine-In
Outside Seating Available
Secret Menu
Daily Specials

Our Brands include:

Coca Cola
Maretta Raviola
Kemp's

Our Products include:

Ham, Tuna, Egg, and Chicken Salad
Homemade Sloppy Joe BBQ
Burgers
Sandwiches and Wraps
Salads
Homemade Soups
Ice Cream
Desserts
Shakes, Malts, and Floats
Sundaes
Sodas
T-Shirts and Hoodies

Testimonials

On 11/9/2024 Joseph Suarez had this to say:
Awesome Food! Amazing Atmosphere

On 10/5/2024 Ed Ferrari had this to say:
John's Place is a great place to eat and very reasonably priced. Homemade soups and specials.

On 9/24/2024 Randy James had this to say:
What a gem of a restaurant - owner and staff are so welcoming, the food is delicious, and the prices so reasonable. This is my "go to" place to eat while visiting the Peru/Ottawa area! I'll be back soon!

On 9/21/2024 Jake Rasmussen had this to say:
First time trying, since they are always so busy. Hands down the best burgers in the area!!! Service is excellent as well, I found my new Friday lunch spot. They had to have cooked 50 burgers while I was there. Literally the best burger I have had in a long time!!’ Keep up the good work, and I see why yall have been around for so long!

On 9/9/2024 Gloria Galindo had this to say:
Food was great

Contact Us

John's Place
1802 5th St Peru, IL 61354
Phone: (815) 223-0506
Email: kapcafeinc@sbcglobal.net

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, Cash, MasterCard, Visa, PayPal, Apple Pay, Android Pay

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaming Hours: 8-4
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaming Hours: 8-4
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaming Hours: 8-4
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaming Hours: 8-4
Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaming Hours: 8-4
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM Gaming Hours: 8-3

News

Now through early February, we are open Sundays 8AM-12PM for gaming only.