Busy Bee

7140 Barnard Mill Rd, Wonder Lake
(815) 728-0929

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Frederick E

Always fresh and the fruit plate is awesome 👍

taberlangley

I have always had a great experience ordering from this restaurant via DoorDash. It is our favorite breakfast spot to order from.

Unfortunately they have recently removed the option to select certain things within the app, like your salad dressing choice or which soup of the day you would like. The customer also cannot add their choice as a message, as the app now states: “* The store has chosen not to accept special requests. Contact them directly with questions about their menus.” Per this message, I have always called to let them know and each associate is kind and helpful.

Unfortunately today was a let down. Amanda did not provide a positive experience whatsoever. Their frustration with apparent phone issues and a busy restaurant were taken out on me in order to rush me through my choices. Amanda was very short with me, and was clearly overwhelmed and having a hard time. They told me I need to handle the selection process through DoorDash, which is different than their restaurant instructions within the app, as provided above.

My recommendation is to allow the customer to make selections within the DoorDash app so that a workaround such as this is not required. If that is not possible, the restaurant has the option to suspend their DoorDash participation entirely, or perhaps just limit DoorDash participation during their most busy in-restaurant hours.

Their food is good, so we hope for an improvement with the staff’s patience and DoorDash participation.

Cheryl Claar

This place used to be good for breakfast but they have a new waitress thst is aweful she never brought us coffee asked if we wanted fruit to go i said yes then she brought to the table on a plate. It easnt busy she just doesnt seem to care. I ordered food to go so i picked it upwent home it was awful and i tipped her even though i picked up. Never going back one bad waitress can cost the rest alot of money shes definately not worth that.

Scott Thornton

Food is wonderful and plentiful service always on point atmosphere it's just old nothing wrong with it

Rebecca Shetler

I'm telling you. Their Biscuits and gravy are by far my favorite from Busy Bee. I've tried so many other places in and around mchenry, and some are fine. But I love how Creamy and almost buttery these are. I get them every single time I go.

My husband loves that he can get lunch food while I stoll get my breakfast.

The skillets ate amazing and so is the chicken salad crescent (which is his temporary favorite)

Paul “The Dude” William

Went by myself and the waitress was very nice and we had a great conversation. I ordered the French dip and it was truly sad. Barely any meat and the fries tasted like freezer burn. The entire restaurant needs to be updated and has a mildew smell in some areas. Went to the bathroom and the toilet wasn't even attached to the floor haha. Truly laughed out loud cause I almost tipped it over when sitting down. Check came and it was $17.99 for a simple French dip with fries and soup. Truly overpriced and over hyped restaurant. I won't be back and save yourself some money. Thanks ✌️

Courtney Sweeney

Literally my favorite restaurant ebrr! I've never had problems with take out or dining in. The atmosphere is homey asf❤️ and the food is absolutely delicious 😋 also e try tome I order for pick up it's ready within 15 min with is amazing

Michele Gill

This is a restaurant in Wonder Lake. Very cozy and comfortable. Every meal I have had there has been delicious. Plenty of parking, friendly staff and prices are reasonable.

Melissa Falster

Ordered what was supposed to be the Mexican skillet. I received overcooked greasy hash browns. Chorizo that was undercooked. The cheese was watery and looked like plastic. I took one bite and instantly regretted it. Thought I’d just eat the toast, but the toast was stale. Also, my eggs were supposed to be over medium, and they were barely cooked “over easy”? Spent $19 for a stomachache.

Haven Edwards

Amazing staff I love this place and very beautiful shop!

Oliver Bailey

Qiiet, reasonably priced and great service.

Becky Reynolds

Don't get eggs Benedict

rich krueger

Always a great place to eat breakfast

somebody awesome

Love the busy bee, food is great, staff is the best. The always do me and the family great.

Erik Linquist

Ample parking, clean, and enjoyable food. Chicken skillet with scrambled eggs were prepared with care. I would have liked a breakfast pastry for dessert, but they did not have any. I did have a slice of Atomic cake, mind blowing goodness. Coffee was hot and fast.

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