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Crystal Lake Junction, Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake Junction

4.5
4.5
37 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.
WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLY
SERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.

MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERS
RED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKES
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MORE
ADVENTUROUS,

JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUS
SELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,
NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION

WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.

ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKS
AMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.

WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND
HOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (779) 994-7925
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

37 Reviews
  1. Denise

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently brought a group of 5 friends out to lunch to The Junction in Crystal Lake. The eclectic decor is very warm and inviting. Our server was wonderful. She was kind, attentive and efficient. The menu is there is extensive with a very diverse selection. Everyone loved their food! The Beer Can Chicken was fabulous! We loved the Cadiz Shrimp Bowl and Mediterranean Bowl. And their Smash Burger was delicious. Too full to enjoy any of the signature milkshakes they offer. Next time! I have also been their twice for breakfast which was so good! Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

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  2. James

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Crystal Lake Junction is now my favorite casual food restaurant. The menu is broad in scope and the SmashBurger was awesome. We stated with soup as a side. The beer was cold. The greeting and service were the highlights. When new to a restaurant, you anticipate what you read in the reviews but the staff make the atmosphere complete.

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  3. Fred

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    While Crystal Lake Junction offers traditional American fare, I’m partial to the Portuguese and Mediterranean influenced offerings on the menu. The Beer Can Chicken options and assorted “bowls” offer up savory and unique options in Crystal Lake.

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  4. Tina

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place! Loved the food!! 🥰 I would dine here again for sure!

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  5. bert

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great if you are looking for awesome food, service in a chill atmosphere!!!

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  6. Julie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspect of our dining experience at Crystal Lake Junction was wonderful! From the hostess, who greeted us with a smile, to the gal who took our drink order, to our awesome waiter (who doubled as the bartender!) the service was outstanding and our food was delicious. We will definitely return the next time we find ourselves in Crystal Lake!

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  7. Erika

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place. Cozy with friendly service. Smash burgers hit the spot, nice selection of fun cocktails and wine. Will return next time I'm in the area!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn’t bad. The buffalo chicken dip was really watery. But the grilled cheese and burger were delicious! Drinks good too

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  9. Aaron

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just okay. Service was slow but our server was very nice. Outdoor area was nice. Not a place we will go back to.

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  10. KatieG

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This place is just meh. Our food came out 1 minute after our appetizer. Speaking of appetizers, I do not recommend the buffalo chicken dip- it was like soup and the chicken tasted old. I won’t be in a rush to come back. The place was almost empty on a Saturday night- the other places around were hopping.

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Crystal Lake Junction is rated 4.5 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Crystal Lake Junction

88 Railroad St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4361

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Crystal Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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