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FAMILY-OWNED JOLIET
TRADITION SINCE 1976

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LOOK HOW FAR WE’VE COME

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On July 19, 1976 Joseph and Janice Cemeno opened a small storefront pizza restaurant on Jefferson Street in Joliet, the result of a life-long dream. We were “born” as the first non-family franchise of Aurelio’s Pizza at the time. The moment we opened our doors, we outgrew our 100 seat “mom and pop” store as people would line up down the sidewalk to wait for a table. It quickly became known as a place to gather with friends and family.

In 1985 we opened our second location in the Twin Oaks shopping center, where we were able to add banquet rooms and a sports bar which we still fondly refer to as “Joe’s Dugout” a tribute to our dad’s love of sports, especially the Cubs and Bears.

In 1996 our parents bought property on “sparsely developed” Essington Road and built our current restaurant. In early 2002, we took another great risk and decided to dissolve our Aurelio’s franchise and hence became known as Cemeno’s Pizza. We still use the same recipes we did when our Grandma Tressie would come in and make our sauces and meatballs, using her hands as measuring cups.

We have been family owned and operated since 1976 and have had the pleasure of meeting so many great folks throughout the years who have created a tradition here where great memories are made. If this is your first time here, we are happy to say…”Welcome to the family.”

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a light in our community by loving God and loving people. To be God's light in our community by loving Him and loving people. To share God's light and His love with our staff, customers, and community.

IN LOVING MEMORY

JANICE CEMENO

September 29, 1935 – March 24, 2018

JOSEPH CEMENO

August 10, 1932 – September 21, 2007
"To God Be the Glory”

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Locations

Cemenos Pizza
1630 Essington Rd, Joliet IL, 60435

Cemenos at the Park
3000 W. Jefferson St, Joliet IL 60436

Phone

815-254-2500

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Kitchen Hours

Sun- Wed 11 AM – 9PM
Thu: 11AM – 9:30PM
Fri- Sat: 11AM- 10:30PM

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