Restaurants


City Center Campus Restaurants

JJC culinary students run two restaurants at the City Center Campus: Saveur and Thrive. They each offer their own creative and imaginative cuisines.. In addition, JJC also offers a quick service kiosk, Lavu. Stop by and enjoy the amazing culinary delights made by our students! 

 

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Restaurant Menus

  • Lavu Culinary Kiosk - Carryout Menu

    Lavu, our culinary kiosk on the ground floor of the City Center Campus, is open for carryout orders Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving items such as:

    • Paninis
    • Salads 
    • Soups
    • Bakery goods 
    • And more!

  • Saveur Menu

    To Order Carryout or Make a Reservation: 

    • Please call (815) 280-1200.
    • Open Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    Menu

    Prix Fix - 1 Entrée and any other 2 courses for $18

    Commence

    Coconut Shrimp & Scallop Crispy Shrimp & Scallop, Lime Curd, Passionfruit-Coconut Beurre Blanc, Fresh Coconut, Cocoa Nib $8

    Crispy Cauliflower Bites Buffalo Hot Sauce Gel, French Onion Dip, Celery Curls, Calabrian Peppers, Chives $7
     

    Comfort

    Creamy Parsnips Pickled Cherries, Crispy Parsnip, White Chocolate, Citrus-Pistachio Granola $5

    Fresh!
    “Spring Thing”
    Ripe Tomatoes, Charred Tomato, Grilled Asparagus, Avocado, Shaved Radish, Tomato-Sumac Vinaigrette, Fresh Micro-Basil, Whipped Goat Cheese "Fluff", Garlic Herb Crisp $8

    “Power”  Spring Greens, Italian Frisee, Baby Kale, Mango, Quinoa, Toasted Marcona Almonds, Shaved Parmesan, Spiced, Crispy Chickpeas, Mango-Lime Vinaigrette $7

     

    Entrees

    /'San (d)wiCH/: Adorned with our Awesome House Cut Fries

    Chikin  Asian Style Crispy Chicken, Special Gochujang Red Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad, Sriracha-Kewpie Mayo, Gem Lettuce, Butter Grilled House Baked Bun, Furikake Seasoned Fries $11

    1950 Stromboli Ricotta Cheese, Capicola, Sopprasata Salami, Provolone, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, House Pepperconcini, Baby Spinach, Garlic-Herb Brushed, Crispy Dough. Tomato-Vodka Dipping Sauce $10

    Extruded
    Pasta Verde Carbonara 
    Fresh Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic & Herb Shrimp, Creamy Spinach & Pea Puree, Pancetta, Crispy Peas, Shaved Parmesan $12

    The Butcher Block

    BAPSANG! Korean Style Beef Short Rib, Pickled Daikon Carrot & Cucumber, Spicy Candied Peanuts, Veggie Fried Rice, Sticky Sesame BBQ Glaze $11

    Duck Au Printemps Pan Seared Duck Breast, Duck Confit, Lentils, Asparagus, Rutabaga, Green Pea "Silk" Citrus Salad, Rich Duck Jus $13

    Confit Pork Belly Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Cauliflower, Apple Raisin Chutney, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Maple Pork Demi $12


    Dessert

    Apple Pear Cheesecake Brown Sugar & Oat Streusel, Caramel Sauce, Pear Lime Gel, Lemon Mint Sorbet $5

    Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Graham Cracker Crumble, Fennel Creme, Orange Gel, Fruit Gel, Strawberry Sorbet, Mint $5

  • Thrive Menu

    To Order Carryout or Make a Reservation: 

    • Please call (815) 280-1201.
    • Open Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Open Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

    Wednesday Lunch Menu

    Lunch Prix Fixe: 1 Entrée and any other 2 courses $18 
     

    Grounded: Plant Focused
    Corn and Barley Polenta

    smoked parmesan/white truffle
    soft egg/popped grain/cured yolk
    marsala glazed mushrooms
    7


    Chilled Lemon Shrimp
    fingerling potatoes/lemon chive dressing
    creamy shellfish custard/herb oil/anise crisp
    8

     
    Tomato Basil Soup
    grilled cheese foam
    brown butter crumble
    cheddar/basil oil
    5


    Baby Romaine
    honey labneh/shaved radishes
    pickled strawberry/granola
    creamy herb vinaigrette/ricotta salata
    5
     

    Spring Thai Vegetable Bowl
    thai green curry broth/lime sabayon
    cilantro/mint/brown rice
    7

     

    Entrees
    Sandwiches and Hand Stretched
     
    Fried Fresh Mozzarella Burger
    buttered brioche/pesto aioli
    tomato compote/shredded romaine
    fries/homemade ketchup
    12

    Shrimp Roll
    crispy lemon peppered shrimp
    lemon marmalade aioli/romaine
    soft split-top bun/tomato sweet onion salad
    11
     
    (both served with our garlic, chili, pecorino, & olive oil crust dip)
    Smoked Chicken Pizza
    san marzano tomato sauce
    fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions
    basil/garlic cream
    12

    Ricotta and Grilled Asparagus Calzone
    Ricotta/mozzarella/parmesan
    braised mushrooms/white truffle cream
    san marzano tomato sauce
    12

     

    Thursday Dinner Menu

    Prix Fixe - Appetizer, Soup or Salad, Entree, and Dessert

    Course I
    Appetizer
     

    Corn and Barley Polenta
    smoked parmesan/white truffle
    soft egg/popped grain/cured yolk
    marsala glazed mushrooms
    7


    Chilled Lemon Shrimp
    fingerling potatoes/lemon chive dressing
    creamy shellfish custard/herb oil/anise crisp
    8

    Spring Thai Vegetable Bowl
    thai green curry broth/lime sabayon
    cilantro/mint/brown rice
    7

    Course 2
    Soup and Salad

    Tomato Basil Soup
    grilled cheese foam
    brown butter crumble
    cheddar/basil oil
    5

    Baby Romaine
    honey labneh/shaved radishes
    pickled strawberry/granola
    creamy herb vinaigrette/ricotta salata
    5

     

    Course 3
    Entrees

     
    Hand Stretched (Prix Fixe Price $23)
    (both served with our garlic, chili, pecorino, & olive oil crust dip)

    Smoked Chicken Pizza
    san marzano tomato sauce
    fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions
    basil/garlic cream
    13

    Ricotta and Grilled Asparagus Calzone
    Ricotta/mozzarella/parmesan
    braised mushrooms/white truffle cream
    san marzano tomato sauce
    13
     
    Grilled Salmon
    Prix Fixe Price $29

    fingerling potato/mussels 
    beech mushrooms/fava beans
    pickled cucumber vin blanc/tobiko 
    chive oil/pickled fennel
    20


    Sauteed Fennel Dusted Chicken Breast
    Prix Fixe Price $26

    fried parmesan potato/confit of chicken
    english peas/roasted carrots
    herb chicken jus
    16
     

    Grilled New York Strip
    Prix Fixe Price $33

    aged parmesan barley risotto
    mushroom terrine/bacon glazed cabbage
    red wine beef reduction
    26

About our Restaurants

Please note that JJC's student restaurants are only open on select days during the fall and spring semesters.

  • Saveur

    Fall & Spring Hours

    Tuesdays
    11a.m. to 12:30p.m.

    Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1200.

    Summer Hours

    Closed

    More About Saveur

    One of two restaurants run by the students in the Culinary Arts Program, Saveur features a journey of tastes and textures through contemporary American and International cuisine all prepared from scratch by our talented culinary students.

    Saveur is a full-service restaurant, providing table service with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant will be open at the City Center Campus located at 235 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL on the second floor. All proceeds go directly to the Culinary Arts Department. 

  • Thrive

    Fall & Spring Hours

    Wednesdays 
    11a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    Thursdays
    6 to 7:30 p.m.

    Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1201.

    Summer Hours

    Closed

     

    More About Thrive

    The focus of Thrive is to craft elegant and imaginative cuisine, showcasing fresh ingredients. All pastas are produced in house, as well as cheeses, breads and more to create a menu both classic and approachable that is simple yet flavorful. Thrive is also run by the students in the Culinary Arts Department.

    Thrive Restaurant is located on the first floor of the City Center Campus, facing Chicago Street. 

  • Lavu Culinary Cafe (kiosk)

    Monday through Thursday
    9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    Lavu Culinary Cafe, located on the main floor of the lobby next to Thrive Restaurant, is available for carryout featuring coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups and desserts. 

 

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