Restaurants in Crystal Lake

“So I went on for my free cookie and this year they changed the program you have to be higher than bronze status To get your birthday cookie. The gentleman that was working, gave me a free mini after telling me this.”

“It’s a great place for breakfast!!! Their Friday dinner menu is also delicious!!!!”

“I moved away from the area and was visiting. I needed to get my daily cup of coffee so I searched where I could get a good cup of coffee. Summer Moon came up with a 4.8 rating, so I tried it. I just bought a medium house blend and added my own Nutpods half and half. It was SO delicious! It was good and strong and very flavorful. The barista said it was a medium, but it's more like a medium/dark, which I like. I was sitting in my car drinking it, but before I left, I went back in with my travel mug and got another coffee for the road! This was the best coffee I've had from a coffee shop in a long time. I was also pleased that they also had a variety of gluten free bakery items from a local bakery. Not many places have this. When I'm in town again, I'll be back!”

“great tomato bisque soup. meatball handpie was delicious. coconut cream pie--SUPERB!!!”

“We drive 25 minutes out of our way just to get this. They are very consistent with their drinks and even when they're busy I never get hard and old boba unlike some other places in the area. Pricing is fair and equal to other places but quality itself beats their competitors in my opinion.”

“I had an amazing experience at Subway! The staff was friendly and took time to make my sandwich exactly how I wanted it. Fresh ingredients, perfect portion sizes, and great flavor — the bread was warm and the toppings were crisp. Quick service and a clean shop made it even better. Definitely my go-to for a fast, customizable, and delicious meal!”

“This place is one of our favorite places in the area. Everyone who works there is amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, fun, they clearly love the work they do. The beer is awesome, I have my seasonal favorites but always find something good. Love the food trucks, special events, mug club, the vibes, the customers, the family friendly environment and my dog loves it there too!”

“This place makes me happy. Great staff, great food, adorable place!”

“We visited Georgio’s tonight for dinner. Our server was outstanding! Super friendly. Her name was Mia. We will definitely return because of the wonderful service we received. The pizza was perfect. We also enjoyed the Broccoli and bow tie pasta dish. Our entire experience was great. 😊”

“Love the food, Wine Wednesdays and of course the amazing staff!”

“This is a unique and amazing coffee shop, not just because it's a sober bar, because it has expert baristas, fun events, and meeting space for art, meetings and community gatherings. The staff is downright amazing! So is the coffee ☕”

“EVERYTHING ☆☆☆☆☆+ and more!”

“Great authentic food Great service Very reasonably priced Large gaming area Highly recommend this place”

“Delicious unique fare and cocktails. City vibe in the suburbs. Recommend the Vine margarita, braised short rib panini, and holy grail grilled cheese. We’ll be back to support this local restaurant especially because the staff is so friendly.”

“Great dairy free options!”

“the staff are always super nice, food is amazing and well plated (spider roll pictured), and its such a cute atmosphere. been coming for 2 years and have never been disappointed.”

“We celebrated a birthday on 2/28/26 with 19 people and cannot say enough about how amazing the entire staff was and in particular “Eda” the most amazing server EVER! Thank you for an unforgettable evening!”

“I was there for a fundraiser last night. The food was really good, especially your salsa! Our server was attentive and kept track of our large group really well. We hadn't been there for a long time but will definitely be back again! Thank you so much.”

“Jude’s offers small plates perfect for sharing with friends. The food choices are plentiful and reflect different culinary choices so they offer things you can’t get elsewhere in CL. The environment is warm and welcoming. Staff provide service that makes sure the experience is a good one.”

“it was my first visit there yesterday and all the food was absolutely outstanding! from taste to creatively being plated/presented was mouthwatering!! I highly recommend!”

“We come here all the time. Always great service and the food is always awesome.”

“Great atmosphere and servers.”

“So yummy! Highly recommend the pork and such nice staff😊”

“The gentlemen at the counter were courteous, enthusiastic about their products, and very entertaining. I could have stayed all day! They had a sample platter with turkey and ham salad, bread slices, and pimento cheese spread. It was delectable. I can't wait to go back with my girlfriends and enjoy a quaint lunch in their café.”

“Great food and drinks always a fun place”

“This was my first visit, and I was truly impressed. Every dish was carefully prepared with fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and beautiful presentation. The staff were warm, attentive, and made the entire dining experience enjoyable. I will definitely return and highly recommend this restaurant. Five stars!”

“Good restaurants. Delicious food.”

“A fantastic Crystal Treasure buisness. Always busy, and maintains a high level of service. Excellent pricing, we love going here! If you are passing through, make sure you stop here!! The food is very good!”

“I just tried a piece of chocolate cake that was brought home. I usually have stomach aches after eating cake. This was amazing. To not feel sick after a dessert and for it to taste AMAZING! We will definitely be coming in.”

“The best! Everything is fresh and amazing. Staff and owner treat u like family. AMAZING!!!”

“My husband and I have been coming here for dates since we were 17. 20 years later, it’s still our go-to spot and now our kids beg for us to bring them. Great atmosphere, great food, and friendly staff - we love it here!”

“Su comida es muy rica y ek lugar es muy limpio y muy atentos con sus clientes!!”

“great specialty coffee and a lovely setting. You won't be disappointed!”

“We found you guys years ago: your our favorite spot: Just tried your cauliflower pizza Omg it was fantastic!!!!!”

“Such good food and our chef had great personality,performance, and quality chef! If your looking for a special night out or just a fun time...Kyoto is the place to go!”

“Staff are always nice and friendly. The coffee is truly out of this world. The cold brew here actually tastes good which I will always find amazing. It is nice to have a good coffee shop that stands for good values in the community.”

“I lived in CL for the last 30+ years and never knew about Pinemoor! Great thincrust pizza, always get it ‘well-done’. The staff is friendly and nice to talk to. No inside seating but not mad about that. The best local pizza for sure!”

“Their custard is great! Loved the chocolate and toffee.”

“Great atmosphere. This is the way all dining experiences should be”

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!”

“Tiny little Bar and grill. I've been going there for 20 years then one of the customers I have never seen before give me a hard time. It was the small disagreement over condo assessments then the owner decided to bar me. The wonderful bartenders he had let go and the place totally lost its appeal. The owner wouldn't even let me go in to get food to go. Ridiculous. But they did me a huge favor since it went downhill it's not even worth going in there anymore.”

“Best chicken in Crystal Lake! Raising Cane's slaps the hardest. Their chicken tenders are goated and perfectly seasoned (and honestly, you don't even need the sauce). The fries are cooked to perfection and have an amazing crunch👌 and that Texas toast slaps! Skip the KFC, skip the Popeyes, skip Dave's Hot Chicken because Cane's is where it's at! The only place that even comes close to competing with Cane's in terms of chicken quality is the legendary Taco Bell. But Cane's somehow is even better! 🤯”

“An absolute hidden gem. Great selection and atmosphere, but most of all, the people there are fantastic. The owner, Dave, is one of the nicest humans you will ever meet. It is the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular the first time you visit. Not in some corporate scripted way, just genuinely friendly but never overbearing.”

“The cupcakes are creative and delicious! I like the carrot cake one with bunny ears, and the one with pink buttercream and the Cheshire cat grin.”

“love this place. great service and drinks. the food is well priced and delicious”

“Estuvimos en chicago Chrystal lake Illinois y pasamos a Anas cakes and bakery probamos los mejores volobanes de pollo y jamón con queso! También la quesadilla llevamos para mandar a nuestras familias en otros estados , Probamos el mejor pastel de tres leches y como es famosa por sus deliciosos pasteles encargamos nuestro pastel de bodas y fue espectacular lo más elegante y hermoso y delicioso !!!! Recomendado al cien! Si andan en Chicago deben ir a probar Anas cakes and bakery ❤️”

“Definitely recommend this cafe to anyone!! Friendly service lady even gave us free juice samples tastes great. And by far the best coffee Frappuccino ever tried you can tell their ingredients are made with fresh beans rich in flavor. Thank you for being a great small cute shop 10/10!!!”

“This is a hidden gem.We love this place.The food is terrific.The service as always, is fantastic The bartenders are great. They have a couple of Golf simulators In the back which is really cool. A fireplace in the front, which is nice in the winter. A comfortable and relaxing place to have a couple of drinks or maybe some food or both can't say good enough things. You will not be disappointed ..A+”

“There are no words. Wonderful!!!”

“The Brisket Tacos and the Fries.”

“Great lunch menu, delicious. Great service.”

“The staff at this location takes quality very seriously work very hard! My favorite pizzas are the super thin and rustic! They will make nearly anything you want.”

“Always a great experience at the Crystal Lake CFA! Recently placed a catering order - everything was delicious, hot, ready on time and, as always, the staff were wonderful!”

“Celebrated my birthday there the chocolate bomb was Awesome!!!”

“Owner is super nice, came by and offered me a free taco from his food truck. Went ahead and gave it a try. Show some love if you ever see him around!”

“Great place met lots of connections made lots of friendships met some nice looking honeys and more than I can talk about here lol ooopps...great karaoke, People loved my lamb of God, deep purple in a lowE lol, fun as can be, great environment, fun people...”

“Every time we go to El Burrito, everything is so good. The staff is always so nice and friendly.”

“I had a Birthday party for my husband here. There were at the least 20 people. I can't tell you how wonderful Bryce our waiter/bartender was awesome! To be slammed with orders, all at once.....he was outstanding!”

“Love the food here! But, not great customer Service. The service was pretty fast… But they did not have any cheeseburgers as it said on their menu for the kids meal. I also did not have any chicken nuggets from the kids meal, They also had no Lengua tacos and only enough steak to make three tacos. And I would also recommend updating your website to include that you no longer serve alcohol”

“my local jersey mikes is trash. this one in crystal lake is awesome. very friendly staff. last time my card wasn't working and the girl hooked me up. I like her the most at that store”

“Chilis is a favorite spot for my kids when we go out with Grandma and Grandpa! My youngest has some severe allergies and he is now old enough that he wants to be ordering his own kids meal when we eat out. The manager and staff were so kind and accommodating on our last visit and let us know the items that were safe for him. We are happy to have another place where we know we can safely order food together as a family. My little guy was so proud to be able to order his own kids meal. My kids also LOVE their chips and salsa.”

“The best customer service ever!”

“I love a good burger. Ordered the Smash Burger special..
Tasted great, but the amount of sauce added in with the other ingredients, was impossible to pick up. 5 full napkins later..was a mess. Had to eat with fork😔 Waffle fries great!”

“Great place for a drink and no drama. Great Packer bar!!”

“The Breakers was my mother's favorite place to go out to eat. I took her to The Breakers many times. We always enjoyed any of the many menu items that were available. Elizabeth Landers was her name, and I am sure you are familiar with her son Edward. The service was always top notch.She liked a Brandy Ice for desert!”

“Best Thai food in town. Great for carry out and delivery, but also an excellent place to dine in. Great Servers! I have had most of the menu and can vouche for it's quality.”

“Tried for the 1st time, great authentic mexican food, was impressed by the quantity of meat they stuff inside the tacos, staff was very welcoming and appreciative of my patronage. Will def return. Would LOVE a pinapple slice on the tacos.”

“Cozy place to bring your family or have casual business meetings. Love their drinks !! So much better than Starbucks . All the gals are super friendly too! ✨”

“Detox smoothie and Bacon Ranch Flatbread, yum. Clean restaurant with two outdoor tables and a bench. So good.”

“Friendly staff and some of the yummiest food I’ve had! Come try it and I promise, you’ll want to keep coming back.”

“This is by far one of the best Starbucks in the entire state. I travel alot, and not many places keep up with the consistency and incredibly friendly and personal staff like this location. I may be biased because I am a local, but I appreciate Kristin and her amazing staff.”

“Dillon, Emily, Riley, Samantha, Ben, Hailey & Tamra, and others are out of this world. They greet me all the time and other customers. They should be moninated for the best Starbucks ????????”

“Mike and his staff were extremely friendly. Día de los Muertos murals adorn the walls and give the place a different BBQ vibe. My wife and I started with a pulled pork empanada with a side of chimichuri. The pork was tender and delicious, in a deep fried crust with three different cheeses. Each bite added more to the flavor. For dinner I had the St Louis Ribs which were juicy, flavorful and fall of the bone. They didn't need sauce but adding kicks it up a notch. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich which was huge and served on Texas toast. Mike cane to check on us a few times and when I mentioned wanting to taste the brisket next time, he went to the back and cut me a piece. I haven't had brisket that tender with a nice bark and smoke ring!! I recommend this place to anyone in the mood for great food. You won't be disappointed!!!”

“Great place! Our party of 5 bellied up to the bar and had a great time. Jim our server and Scott the bartender made some great recommendations on drinks and apps. Watermelon margarita was the best one in the flight we had. The Tequilla Old Fashion was fantastic! Definitely made new friends and will be back often”

“Delicious food! Great recommendations from our waiter and we all loved what we ordered. The renovations of the place look great and I hope this becomes a popular neighborhood place to go. Give it a try…you will be glad you did!”

“Amazing food and great service. The tacos and sopes are so delicious and i felt so comfortable eating at the restaurant. Definitely recommend.”

“My husband and I have been coming here for dates since we were 17. 20 years later, it’s still our go-to spot and now our kids beg for us to bring them. Great atmosphere, great food, and friendly staff - we love it here!”

“reasonable for the pasta!”

“So I went on for my free cookie and this year they changed the program you have to be higher than bronze status To get your birthday cookie. The gentleman that was working, gave me a free mini after telling me this.”

“We visited Georgio’s tonight for dinner. Our server was outstanding! Super friendly. Her name was Mia. We will definitely return because of the wonderful service we received. The pizza was perfect. We also enjoyed the Broccoli and bow tie pasta dish. Our entire experience was great. 😊”

“Always great service and excellent food! The pizza is the best!”

“EVERYTHING ☆☆☆☆☆+ and more!”

“Best chicken in Crystal Lake! Raising Cane's slaps the hardest. Their chicken tenders are goated and perfectly seasoned (and honestly, you don't even need the sauce). The fries are cooked to perfection and have an amazing crunch👌 and that Texas toast slaps! Skip the KFC, skip the Popeyes, skip Dave's Hot Chicken because Cane's is where it's at! The only place that even comes close to competing with Cane's in terms of chicken quality is the legendary Taco Bell. But Cane's somehow is even better! 🤯”

“It’s a great place for breakfast!!! Their Friday dinner menu is also delicious!!!!”

“I had an amazing time and the server angel was great and a pretty funny. He made us feel at home with the way he talked. Great guy great place overall experience 5/5”

“I moved away from the area and was visiting. I needed to get my daily cup of coffee so I searched where I could get a good cup of coffee. Summer Moon came up with a 4.8 rating, so I tried it. I just bought a medium house blend and added my own Nutpods half and half. It was SO delicious! It was good and strong and very flavorful. The barista said it was a medium, but it's more like a medium/dark, which I like. I was sitting in my car drinking it, but before I left, I went back in with my travel mug and got another coffee for the road! This was the best coffee I've had from a coffee shop in a long time. I was also pleased that they also had a variety of gluten free bakery items from a local bakery. Not many places have this. When I'm in town again, I'll be back!”

“Chilis is a favorite spot for my kids when we go out with Grandma and Grandpa! My youngest has some severe allergies and he is now old enough that he wants to be ordering his own kids meal when we eat out. The manager and staff were so kind and accommodating on our last visit and let us know the items that were safe for him. We are happy to have another place where we know we can safely order food together as a family. My little guy was so proud to be able to order his own kids meal. My kids also LOVE their chips and salsa.”

“A fantastic Crystal Treasure buisness. Always busy, and maintains a high level of service. Excellent pricing, we love going here! If you are passing through, make sure you stop here!! The food is very good!”

“Great dairy free options!”

“Pizza is consistently good! Love the deep dish! Really appreciate that you were open on Christmas! Thank you!”

“Raul really went above and beyond for me. Even though it was near closing, he provided the best service, ensured the best food, and was an absolute joyful service provider.”

“You guys…this might be the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. The frosting was perfect. It was not too sweet and not too cream cheesy but it was a velvety smooth combination of both with neither flavor overpowering. The pastry itself was perfectly cooked and not too doughy. And the cinnamon! Chefs kiss. Well done Black Market Bakery!”

“los mejores prados market”

“Taco Tuesday has been the best!! $1.00 and they are so amazing. Will definitely be going to them as my main for Mexican food around McHenry county!! Check them out!”

“We come here all the time. Always great service and the food is always awesome.”

“excellent tacos, nachos, burritos and kids meals. Definitely highly recommended!”

“Tried it for the first time on a busy Sunday and everything was delicious. There is a huge variety of dishes and food was replenished promptly. Tried a little bit of everything and it was all very good. Will definitely be going again.”