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Black Dog Vinyl Cafe

4.5 ★★★★★ 157 Google reviews · Record store

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Eclectic record store also serving coffee, beer, and cocktails, plus hosting live music.

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16108 Rte 59
Plainfield, IL 60586

(815) 733-6032

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Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday 12–6 PM
Wednesday 12–6 PM
Thursday 12–10 PM
Friday 12–10 PM
Saturday 12–10 PM
Sunday Closed

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 157 Google reviews — in their own words.

📼 cassettes 2 mentions

“Both times I’ve had the peach lemonade which is so so good, and there’s actually a lot of variety in vinyls, cds, and I think cassette tapes too!”

🎤 live in-store shows 9 mentions

“Also do open mics and live musical performances if you're interested in local entertainment.”

coffee or bar 24 mentions

“You can also tell a coffee shop is good when their vanilla latte is delicious as well, which it is here.”

What customers say

Locally owned by a wonderful family! Excellent music selection and great coffee. Bar is perfect too. Live music creates a great environment for those that enjoy good food, drinks, and music. Employees are SOO nice. Owners are extra awesome!!

★★★★★ — A, 2025-02

Whatever your expectations are, stop in with an open mind and you'll be delighted During the day, I grab a Thin Lizzy and bring in my laptop to get work done. When my kids are out of school, they grab a hot chocolate and a board game and hang out In the evening, I'll have a drink and hang out with friends.

★★★★★ — Edward, 2024-12

This is a fun place. They serve sandwiches, all the coffee drinks and beer, wine. The cafe side is spacious and comfortable enough to have a private conversation without everyone hearing you. The vinyl side is fun, with a good variety of records from 80s to soundtracks. They also have some new albums available.

★★★★★ — Jim, 2021-11

Great coffee, Illinois craft beer and food. Nice location and very friendly staff. Mike and Cathy are great hosts! They now carry Kombuchade Kombucha which is locally brewed.

★★★★★ — M, 2022-05

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