This is one neat place! My hubby searched for meat markets…read moreand this place came up. They are open on Sunday too. There is a big meat counter, frozen foods, and a little bar/restaurant area. The prices are not cheap but the quality is well worth it! They have one of the best beef sticks I have had. The spicy flavor is so good. The lady working was so friendly. She recommended their breaded chicken fillets. You just bake them. They are delicious! We saw people eating pizza at the bar. I want to go back and try that! I highly recommend checking this place out. I know I'll be back!!

It is a good local business. Good quality of meat, different cuts, custom cuts, fantastic pizza…read more Definitely recommend it!

Went looking for small brewery to try beer, found great tasting beer, personalized service and a…read moregreat tasting Smashburger. Local crowd obviously knows where to go...Highly recommend the Porter.

We were looking for a last minute place to watch the game and eat killer food among a nice crowd. A…read morerather lofty ambition in the last hour. The simple scratch kitchen food was outstanding. It blew us away. The crowd was friendly and for everyone. If you wanted a chill night w your wife or homie, that privacy was easily offered. If you wanted to get into the friendly banter you were greeted and welcomed with pleasure

It was our first time coming to Spirit Water for a Friday night Funnier By The Lake Comedy show…read more The atmosphere is very laid back, but festive with the lights and layout, and I love the comfy couch corner area. I appreciate that the place is dog friendly too. The owners and staff here are fantastic and make you feel immediately welcomed. They take time to educate you on their selections and share some of the unique history of this place. I enjoyed the bourbon, on ice, very much, and also tried a shot of amaretto and a tequila. I will definitely be back to try more of their spirits, as everything I tried was smooth, flavor filled, and just left me wanting more! Thank you, Spirit Water, and Funnier By The Lake Comedy, for a memorable Friday night experience.

Thought we'd check this place out before heading to dinner. Great idea! Bartender Kevin was very…read moreknowledgeable and had great suggestions. Loved the fact that he asked if we had ever been - he gave us the low down and explained the drink menu. They have lots of different choices for beer & spirits. The Amaretto Stone Sour (receipt said 10 oz for $12 - it was more like 5 ounces) & Vodka Elderflower ($6) were both very good. They also sell spirits by the bottle, hats & other items. Great place to pick up something local! The place doesn't appear to serve food and they have a couple seating areas away from the bar both inside & outside where you congregate with friends. I will admit I had a tough time picking just one drink to have so I will be back!

Uncle Jerry's is such a unique spot--it shares its location with a deli, which just adds to the…read morecharm. It has that true mom-and-pop, local favorite feel that makes you want to keep coming back. Being located right in downtown Cary gives it even more character. The deep dish pizza is fantastic, with a really interesting twist of hot honey that takes it to another level. It's different in the best way. If you're planning to dine in, make sure you give yourself plenty of time. The line for a table can get long, but the staff works incredibly hard to seat everyone as quickly as possible. If you're in more of a rush, I'd definitely recommend carryout--it's absolutely worth the wait either way. A true local gem.

Very cool place! I've heard the hype via Barstool, so…read moretonight when my son played at CGHS, I had to try it. We went basic, large cheese, 45 minutes wait for to go. I had a long commute home, so I left it uncut. It smelled so good, I wish I could have had a piece in the ride home. When we finally made it home after his long bus ride, I cut it and heated up a few slices at 250 in the oven. It was delicious....it would certainly be better fresh. Super crispy crust, sweet sauce without the typical tomato chunks like Lou's would be. Excellent cheese pulls and really flavorful when all the notes are combined. (About $23) The signage is not the best at night, so know it's attached to a meat store, deli like. Once I figure it out I went in to wait. The place was packed at 7:30 on a Wednesday. The bar is in the center left, with the to go pick up at one side. The tables flank all 180 degrees of the bar. Lots of people. Worth the hype, excited for the next 3.5 years of my son playing Cary Grove so we can try the Uncle Jerry's hot pepperoni pizza and the spinach as well. Check them out!

Great service and even better food! We love 750. Best Italian. And they have fantastic pizza too.read more

Went here after my mom and her friend raved about it and I was in town wanting Italian. We sat in…read morethe bar so that we could order off the happy hour menu. We ordered the bruschetta and charcuterie board off the happy hour. The charcuterie board was just a meat & cheese board- it was good but don't except something grand. The bruschetta was delicious, some of the best. I love that the toast is thin so you can taste the tomatoes and cheese more. For main entrees my mom got the chicken parmigiana with rigatoni noodles and I got the lobster ravioli with no spinach. I loved the lobster ravioli and will go back just for this dish. I was not a fan of the chicken parm.

We stopped in on a Thursday night and had a solid experience overall. It was pretty quiet in the…read morebar area, which made for a relaxed atmosphere, and a good spot to unwind. We sat at the bar and service was a little on the slower side, but nothing that took away from the night. I had the beef sandwich, and my wife went with the burger...both were really good. They also have a Thursday burger special for $10, which is a great deal and definitely worth checking out. The draft beer is always cold, and they've got a strong case for one of the best sports bar setups in McHenry County....plenty of TVs and a great place to catch a game. Overall, it's a dependable go-to spot whether you're meeting up with a big group, hanging out with friends, or just can't decide where to go for dinner. A nice, easy choice with something for everyone.

Great restaurant and bar. Nice place to watch a game or hang out. Nice atmosphere and nice place as…read morea woman to get dinner if she's alone. There is a restaurant to the left side of the entrance and a banquet room upstairs. Food is always delicious. Today a girlfriend of mine split the Philly Steak Sandwich special. We also split the burger. It was much too much food for the both of us. Unfortunately I left my container behind with my leftovers! Shout out to Jess the bartender who has waited on me a few times. Friendly, great customer service and great bartender. Highly recommend!

I have been here a couple times to buy cigars. The owner is a nice guy and seems very knowledgeable…read moreabout cigars. They have a good selection but cigars are overpriced. Now typically I don't mind when a cigar shop is a little overprice because you go for the experience. From the time you walk into the humidor and select your stick until you finish your cigar, you get to sit down with fellow enthusiasts and talk. The reason why I only offered 3 stars is because this shop does not offer that experience, smoking is prohibited in this store. The owner explained it is because they sell liquor and have gaming machines. I completely understand it is illegal to sell liquor, offer gaming machines and allow people to smoke in IL. Also, I am not telling anyone how to run their business, however a cigar shop that does not allow you to smoke a cigar in their store is not for me. It's a fine shop if you want to pick up a pack of cigarettes or cigar in a pinch. I personally would not pay the premium on cigars if they are not offering me a lounge to smoke in their store.

From the owner: Tobacco Stop is a full service tobacconist, and your one-stop shop for quality cigars, major brand…read morecigarettes including several difficult to find premium brands, pipe and roll your own (RYO) tobacco and smoking accessories. In 2016 we created a small lounge where beer, wine, scotch/whiskey and bourbon can be enjoyed, along with free wi-fi and television.

What a great Valentine's Day dinner. This was our 50th Valentine's Day together. I wanted it to…read morebe special. We've been to Kelsey's lots of times and have always enjoyed their basement holiday and event themes. I thought I had reserved a table in the ever popular basement, but it turns out that on this busy Valentine's Day I accidentally requested a regular table upstairs. But to me, on special occasions, only the basement will do. I asked what, if anything, was available in the basement. The hostess responded that all they had available was a table in this awkward little room. So she took us downstairs just past the bottom of the staircase. It turns out to be this secluded little private alcove just before you enter the bar area. It was the absolute best. And the food, steak frites and patty melt, was very very good. If you go, request Ed & Mary's Awkward Room in the basement!

Most of this review is based on nostalgia. When I was a teenager, my dad would take me here when he…read moregot off work (when it was only underground) so I could eat pizza and he could have a couple cocktails. Though I live a thousand miles away, I was able to take my kids to this place so they could enjoy the pizza (along with me). Still a great tavern style thin crust. No, I didn't have any drinks but I was able to get them to open the downstairs for us so my sons could delight in the amazingly unique and memorable decor of the basement. The place above ground has changed a lot, but the pizza, the downstairs pub, and the memories haven't.

Unethical, do not patronize. Agree that over priced. Additionally, I placed an order for a bottle…read moreof wine for pickup from Uber Eats and couldn't get in to get for 4-5 days. Called store and the clerk said it was already picked up. Not by me. He told me nothing he could do, so get a refund from UE. Contacted UE and they said no refund unless 48 hours within time store indicated order complete- I couldn't know they did. UE said store would have to scan my ID to release order. Called store, nope- they don't look at or scan ID. They said someone must've come in and "given my name." No way. They did nothing to correct or take responsibility. Avoid this place and shop elsewhere.

I was originally gonna go to Dead End while out in Fox River Grove on a Metra trip a few weeks back…read moreto watch some of the NFL games, but when I realized I was running out of time till my next train would arrive, I checked this store out instead. Really good selection as far as microbrews go, but I thought it was a little bit of a turnoff that there hardly were any sales going on, vs. other stores carrying a good bit of microbrews and craft beer. Still, I have to give this store credit, since it wasn't bad. And I even picked one up to go. If you don't feel like trekking to say a Binny's or other grocery chain store(Jewel, etc.) to get beer, this isn't a bad local option to get craft beer at. I'd hope the owner would somewhat step up the number of sales they do, since I noticed much fewer vs. other independent stores carrying craft beers for whatever weird reason. Their wine selection also appeared to be good from what I saw of it, but I paid less attention to that section since I'm not much into wine.