Restaurants in Crystal Lake

“These guys are awesome! My wife and I love the cookies. There was a small issue with one of them being incorrect and the team handled it with no questions asked. Thank you for being a stand up company. The cookies here really are the best, and I am not really a sweets guy!”

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

“I’m so glad there is a Summer Moon that I don’t have to travel outside of Illinois for ~ their coffee is probably my MOST favorite. I always order the moon milk lattes. Everything here is smooth, rich, and never bitter. The Moon Milk takes every drink to another level. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, love the interior decor, and overall perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick cup in the drive thru or hanging out for a while. Friendly staff, consistent quality, and coffee that actually feels crafted. If you’re a true coffee lover, this place is a MUST.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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. 😊”

“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 ☕”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“We have been going here since it opened. The sushi is solid. There’s a good variety of roll types (spicy, raw, tempura, etc.) that are all tasty. The fish tastes fresh and the sauces are appropriately seasoned. Rachel is the standout. She always goes out of her way to make us feel welcome. She knows hospitality and how to get patrons to come back. Go check out sushi u and try the crazy summer roll or the green dragon.”

“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😊”

“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.”

“Great food and drinks always a fun place”

“We tried 3 different luncheon specials and chicken fried rice and egg rolls. In our opinion all were delicious.”

“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!!!”

“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!”

“EVERYTHING ☆☆☆☆☆+ and more!”

“Great dairy free options!”

“First time eating at this Japanese restaurant very nice very clean
Food is exceptional they serve large portions
The server that we have was excellent in the atmosphere was spot on. They have Booth seating you can sit at the bar or you can sit in front of the hibachi grill and hopefully your eyebrows don't get singed lolol the cooks put on a show so there is a little bit of flame involved. We were sitting at least 10 ft away from one of those grills and felt the heat I am surprised that people have their little children very close to that fire from the grill
But other than that everything was excellent and will be coming back very soon”

“The Coffee beans are brought in all around the world and roasted in house. The barista's here are AMAZING!!From the shop manager analyse to the wonderful energetic Emily who always has a smile. Fresh made to order sandwiches to the pastries from local bakeries. Love how local family owned businesses support each other.”

“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!”

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

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

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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+”

“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.”

“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 ❤️”

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

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

“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!!!”

“The Brisket Tacos and the Fries.”

“There are no words. Wonderful!!!”

“The best customer service ever!”

“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.”

“Great lunch menu, delicious. Great service.”

“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.”

“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! 🤯”

“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.”

“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!”

“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”

“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”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“I absolutdly love coming to Krystal Thai with my family. Every time we are there, we're greeted with very friendly faces and we've even made personal connections with some of the staff there. The food is wonderful every time we go, and they are very accommodating in both social and food-related situations. I highly recommend coming here with your family and friends, Krystal Thai has truly been a comforting and stable part of my life for many years.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The service I have received at Pop’s has always been exceptional and the popcorn 🍿 is the best anywhere. They make great snacks for any event such as weddings, birthdays, or even work events. I will continue coming here for their tasty hot dogs 🌭”

“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!”

“These guys are awesome! My wife and I love the cookies. There was a small issue with one of them being incorrect and the team handled it with no questions asked. Thank you for being a stand up company. The cookies here really are the best, and I am not really a sweets guy!”

“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.”

“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. 😊”

“EVERYTHING ☆☆☆☆☆+ and more!”

“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”

“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! 🤯”

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

“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.”

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

“Great dairy free options!”

“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’m so glad there is a Summer Moon that I don’t have to travel outside of Illinois for ~ their coffee is probably my MOST favorite. I always order the moon milk lattes. Everything here is smooth, rich, and never bitter. The Moon Milk takes every drink to another level. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, love the interior decor, and overall perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick cup in the drive thru or hanging out for a while. Friendly staff, consistent quality, and coffee that actually feels crafted. If you’re a true coffee lover, this place is a MUST.”

“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!”

“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.”