The restaurant has terrible acoustics. Too many tables & too many customers crammed into a relatively small space. Very noisy. Unpleasant eating environment. Add to that, the patrons at the bar area getting louder & louder as the drinks were pouring. Our server, while pleasant, took too long with every phase of the dinner. We had to flag her down after waiting at least 15 minutes to get our check. The food took too long as well. We like the pizza, but not enough to put up with that chaos. We always got take out before & will go back to take out only. read more

Stopped by for some appetizers and as like everything else - they were awesome. Beer nuggets and cheese curds. Yummy! Server was extra fun and engaging. Always a pleasure at Buddy Z! read more

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Finally made it out to try the breakfast at Buddyz. I had their spicy maple chicken biscuit sandwich (could've used a little more gravy) while my husband order the chorizo pizza flatbread. Son had the strawberry cheeseburger pancakes. We all enjoyed the food! I love that this establishment sits downtown near the river. Cool pizza place with bar and staff was super friendly. We will be back! read more

Buddyz Pizza - Spicy Maple Chicken Biscuit - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

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You must also get the beer nuggets. Best starter I've hard in a long time. This was the best deal for a group to try several different pizzas. Very flavorful and I will be back to try the thin crust next time. Also I recommend sitting in the back room as the front tends to be quite loud. Service was very prompt. read more

Buddyz Pizza - Wrigley Field, Sears Tower, Soldier Field, The Loop - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

First time I went it was great. I'm coming from a far distance was in town for some business and I wanted to get a calzone ordered. It came to the table. They had the nastiest cheese ever. I asked if there's things that have been changed they said they ran out of cheese and they added something else unprofessional instead of telling me to order something else. They sold me something that was nice. Turned out to being nasty that just shows you the character of that business read more

Club sandwich, YUM! Chicken tenders and fries always hot. Pizza, delicious. We love visiting buddyz read more

Buddyz Pizza - Club sandwich, chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese and mayo, YUM - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

I would like to start out by saying that my friends and I are really enjoying the food at Buddyz - McHenry! Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, we are enjoying the variety of foods they offer and the reasonable prices. Of course their specialty - pizza is great! Secondly, I would like to say we are so pleased that they have weekly and daily specials! We are always there on Mondays to take advantage of a 1/2 pound burger that is under three dollars (before you add cheese or extras). It is cooked exactly as you like it and for just a couple bucks, you can also add a salad or fries or another side dish. Lastly, I have to tell you that time and time again we have been there and had the pleasure of being served by some of the nicest and kindest people! I specifically will mention one member of their staff as he is EXCEPTIONAL!! ADRIAN is a young man who has such a great personality, willingness to help, care, concern, thoughtfulness, and kindness! Not to put down any of the GenZ young people who sometimes struggle with working with customers and people in general, but I must say he is someone who always goes above and beyond for his customers. He has a beautiful smile and warmth. He makes you feel welcome every time you step in to the restaurant whether it's busy or quiet whether it's morning or evening. It's just too bad they can't clone him because he is certainly a diamond in the rough! THANK YOU BUDDYZ & THANK YOU ADRIAN! McHenry is lucky to have you!!! read more

After our original venue double booked us, I called Buddyz to see if they could host our party very last minute. They were extremely helpful and made sure everything was taken care of. Our server Lauren was absolutely amazing and took great care of us before, during, and after the event. The room was very spacious as well! Everyone loved the food and it was a great experience! I would absolutely recommend Buddyz and will for sure be back for future events and dining! Thank you so much to Lauren and Buddyz for everything!! read more

Really good pizza. The thin crust could be 50% thinner. Also, the service is always wonky when dining in. I was once asked how I wanted my eggs cooked for an omelette. An omelette. Let that sink in. I was also told before that the kitchen burnt my toast & that the server tried to scrape off the burnt parts but ruined it. I was charged for the toast but never got it. Also, every time my wife & I have dined in we ended up with a large party directly next to us which is annoying & also possibly a coincidence but still annoying. Every time I've dined in over the last 2 years I've seen a rotating staff which might speak volumes about the business. If you're rotating staff so frequently, that either means your management isn't training the staff correctly or the staff is finding money elsewhere. Either way, it's definitely something to look into. read more

First time back since new owners Food was great, service not so good. Went got breakfast took at least 5 minutes to be acknowledged another 5 to order drinks. All the while both bartenders are just talking to each other and laughing. Never on d to anyone ask if we wanted a refill. Not sure if the food is worth going back read more

My boyfriend and I went to Buddyz on our date night and I'm glad we did. Our server, Heidi, was kind and attentive, and she made some excellent recommendations. The food was great too. My boyfriend had a "baby deep" pizza (I think that's what they're called) and I had a Cuban sandwich. We also had a discount card that got us a free appetizer and we chose the bosco sticks. Everything came out tasting fresh and delicious! The peach mule was another high point. There was a minor mixup that we didn't even notice until a manager brought it to our attention, but it was quickly resolved. Altogether, a nice dinner by the river and drinks was less than $40, which I call a great value! read more

Kudo's to BuddyZ Restaurant in McHenry. We had the opportunity to host a Bridal Shower Brunch today. The owners and their staff, Andrea Taller, Caitlyn Kalata, Lauren and Tori went above and beyond to make sure day went smoothly. They worked very hard to make us happy and we were. We so many compliments on the food that was especially the chicken people said they could not believe how moist the chicken was. We had the buffet breakfast, which includes so much more than just breakfast items. What a beautiful location, excellent food and the best service around. John, Liz and "D" for helping us plan the event and really going above and beyond and providing the best customer service. I can't wait to host my next party there. read more

Spring is in the air and we wanted to sit outside. They have a large outdoor seating area with great views. Service was fast and pleasant. Pizza took longer than expected but it was definitely in the upper tier of Chicago thin crust which is our favorite. Great flavor, good crisp, cooked perfectly and the right amount of cheese. We'll be back for sure. read more

Buddyz Pizza - Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Ordered the Calamari and it was really good. Also had the seafood marinara and it was also delicious. Very large portions, so had plenty to take home. Service was good and atmosphere was nice. Will definitely go back again! read more

Buddyz Pizza - Seafood Marinara - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

I've been here a couple times for a few of my husbands work parties. It's a large place with great staff and a good drink selection. The outdoor view looks like it would be nice in the warmer months. I'm not a fan of the food though, it's just nothing special and isn't the highest quality. Good place for a drink though! read more

Highly recommend the ribs. Not on the menu yet but ask for them! Check out the burger special on Monday. This place is great. Good service, good food. read more

Great pizza spot located in downtown Crystal Lake. Food: I ordered a pepperoni deep dish pie and it was great! This was only my second time eating Chicago style deep dish pizza and i was impressed, it was better than my first experience. I was so stuffed afterwards its hard for me to believe anyone can finish a whole pie! So good though. Decent beer selection, could be better. They need more local craft, less trash like Bud Light. Service: Our waitress was really nice and we didnt really have any issues. My own thing was the pizza took FOREVER to cook, which they typically do. But they told us someone called in an order for like 15 pizzas right as i ordered. Could have maybe got my 1 pizza out and made them wait for their 15 pies lol. It took me close to an hour to get the pizza which is a little wild. Atmosphere: Inside seemed decent but we sat outside on the patio which was very nice. Weather was perfect and it was cool to see the boats pull up or ride by on the river. Good vibes for sure. I'd come back for pizza for sure. read more

Food was decent but nothing to brag about. Usually I go to a business a few times prior to reviewing. But in this case I had to engage management just to get my order taken. I ended up self-moving to another table near the loud bar just to get better service. I will try this place again to be fair and will update my review as appropriate. read more

Buddyz is great! We love Sean and his staff is always very nice, they always go above and beyond. The Deep Dish Pizza is delicious! Dinning in if you like, is always great on the Riverwalk or inside. The atmosphere is always friendly and fun! If you're from McHenry, you will probably see someone you know, lol. read more

Best pizza around. Have yet to go in person (not to go) or try their new breakfast option. Great in town location. read more

I want to start by saying we have been going here for years and enjoyed the restaurant and food! We placed an order this last week and we had it delivered, it was missing fries and toppings from pizza. Not a huge deal but I paid $90 for this meal so I called them. I was laughed at by the person answering the phone, sat on hold for 10 minutes to talk to a manager and then was told that they would send the fries and remake the pizza but I had to pay for the toppings. I told the manager that I had the receipt showing I paid for all of the toppings already and didn't get them, offered to send pizza back or send pictures. I was then told that I should "relax" and they would remake the stuff and send it out when they had time! Over and hour later we received the items, and they were wrong again! I am writing a a review because I don't think that this was handled well and we were disappointed in a place that we had enjoyed going, sad! read more

Great place for beer, sandwiches and particularly pizza. The staff is amazing and the the owner greets you while your there (Hey Boss) and will also take care of any thing you need. I ate there twice this week the first day I had the Italian beef sandwich, which was absolutely incredible. The next night I had the deep dish Wrigley pizza which was also fantastic . Defiantly coming back read more

Buddyz Pizza - Italian Beef sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

I had a kind man helping me out and he was just amazing, (p.s the dole whip is to die for)

This restaurant is located on the McHenry Riverwalk with some great outdoor seating with a view. The service was good. The thin crust pizza was good and my grandson and I enjoyed the grilled cheese. Today was slightly chilly so we ate inside. Looking forward to coming back to enjoy the patio on the river and maybe try the thick crust next time. read more

Buddyz Pizza - Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

ordered small pizza and mostaccioli and meatballs. We didn't receive the meatballs. We did receive a large pizza we also had to pay for it was a joke wet noodles with nothing else pretty much hilarious how it is. I understand things happen people make mistakes I get it. I called Tom about my complaint, they refused to refund my money that's what really makes it bad. As far as I'm concerned they said they would credit me for next time. There is no next time after that. read more

Breakfast, pizza, drinks, everything is amazing. I love the staff, I've never met so many friendly, hardworking kids! Our all time favorite place to go and sit, and they have a great party room! read more

Great food! Always! 5 stars to Nicki the bartender! Excellent server and she makes delicious martinis with a great personality! read more

Best pizza around! Getting a bit pricy but still worth it. We stop in whenever we are in town. Highly recommend

pretty good food and good service! the owner is nice and it has a good and fun ambiance! the ribs and shirley temple are my favorites!!

Food has an excellent flavor. I've always received excellent service. During the warmer months i enjoy the ambiance of sitting outside on the patio. read more

There's not many good pizza places this far from the city, but Buddyz is a family favorite. We've always had a very pleasant experience with their customer service. The food is always delicious and they're always friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

I had their 16 inch thin crust sausage pizza. I was rather disappointed as the pizza was not only very greasy, but salty. Not sure if there was a change in cooking staff, but the taste is not the same as it used to be. For the premium price I paid for, it wasn't worth it. read more

Visiting family in town and was over the top delighted to see the menu!!! I must eat Gluten free due to Celiac and they have GF pancakes and waffles on the menu!!! I choose to do eggs and corned beef hash~ the restaurant manager, Savannah came over and introduced herself to me and assured me they were going to use a brand new pan in the kitchen to cook my hash~ which was absolutely delicious!!!! The wait staff was wonderful~ bartender and our waitress, Cheryl went into the kitchen to assure my food was protected!! The food and beverages were phenomenal ~ I not only recommend this for gluten free food but the pizzas looked phenomenal too!!! read more

Buddyz Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

We've tried their brunch twice and super impressed! We will be going back! Great food choices for brunch. Good coffee.

Really great food and great drinks. The atmosphere was so fun. I will definitely be going back again!

Great pizza, nice location for walking, driving or boating to. Also a great breakfast place in McHenry. read more

Buddyz Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

We really enjoyed our visit tonight. Our server, Ashley, was friendly, helpful and had a good sense of humor. This area has many good servers, but Ashley is a step above. The food was phenomenal. read more

Went back again and food was just as great. Cauliflower crust pizza is AMAZING! Server was very friendly.

This place was so fabulous! if you love Vegan Pizza And Traditional Pizza ! This is the place to go ! Try the ice cream it's to die for. So if you're in town and near this place check it out read more

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Delivery is bad. My order was delivered to the wrong place. They need delivery drivers that can actually read the numbers on a building. I won't order from them again. read more