Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe

Name: Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe
Address: 8030 W Oakton St, Niles, IL, 60714, US
Telephone: +18476967047
Price range: $$

Coffee/TeaCafé$$Niles

$$ · Moderate
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8030 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
+18476967047
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About

A Niles cafe offering coffee, tea, and vintage motorcycle apparel.

This establishment serves freshly brewed coffee and tea alongside vintage motorcycle apparel.

The venue features a collection of motorcycle-themed accessories and handmade items.

Known for

Coffee and tea service
Motorcycle apparel

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
Rapid Rewards Dining0.5–3 points per $1

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Hours

Monday	7 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday	7 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday	7 AM – 4 PM
Thursday	7 AM – 4 PM
Friday	7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday	8 AM – 4 PM
Sunday	8 AM – 4 PM

Location

8030 W Oakton St · Niles, Niles

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Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch

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American Express Gold Card + inKind
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up to6%
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up to8%
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Fire + Wine Park Ridge

Kouklas Greek Eatery

Holt's

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Bonita Bowls - Park Ridge

Al Bawadi