# Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe: Vintage Clothing Store in Niles, IL

> Grind ‘N’ Gears Cafe is a vintage clothing store in Niles, IL.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/il/niles/grind-n-gears-cafe/

This motorcycle themed cafe on W Oakton St in Niles serves donuts, ice cream, and coffee alongside vintage apparel and jackets. It also carries motorcycle and car-themed apparel, custom motorcycle parts, and accessories. Reviewers mention a kid friendly atmosphere, friendly owner, boba, hot chocolate, lavender tea, and scooter meetups. Open 7 days a week, inexpensive, wheelchair accessible, with free parking, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

> 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.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Vintage Clothing Store
- Address: 8030 W Oakton St, Niles, IL 60714
- Phone: +1847-696-7047
- Website: http://grindngears.cafe/
- Google rating: 4.8 from 109 reviews
- County: Cook County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.026166499999995,-87.8270131
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Price level: Inexpensive (Google)
- Star breakdown: 5★ 99, 4★ 3, 3★ 5, 2★ 0, 1★ 2

## Features

- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- Parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

kid friendly (13), friendly owner (5), motocafe aesthetic (3), boba (3), hot chocolate (3), lavender tea (2), blueberry muffin (2), scooter meetups (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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