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Around the Clock
American Restaurant and Bakery$$$$
Crystal Lake
Ranked #5 for American restaurants in Crystal Lake
"Baked French onion soup and Chicken fajita pita are awesome!!"(4 Tips)
"Ask for Kylie she's the best."(2 Tips)
"The french connection breakfast is great!"(4 Tips)
"Had delicious cappuccino for "dessert"."(3 Tips)
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EmmaApril 1, 2015This is one of my favorite places to hang out or go with friends or even family. Food is very good, and everyone is friendly and good service.Upvote5Downvote
Tony MattioJune 14, 2015This restaurant is very good!! Sunday's are their busiest day of the week. All their food is very good and who doesn't like good'ole Country Fried Steak?? Try theirs, it's amazing!!Upvote3Downvote
Jose CabalteraMay 16, 2019Viva American diner culture! Abundant servings, ubiquitous rolls, daily soups, and tiny breadsticks wrapped in pairs. I had the plate of 3 fish tacos. I had just one.. full after one!UpvoteDownvote- Split a birthday Prime Rib. Perfect split dinner. No charge for splitting. Had delicious cappuccino for "dessert".Upvote1Downvote
- Tony MattioJune 14, 2015Their breakfast is awesome. Had their Greek Omelette w/ hash browns and English Muffins, so good!
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Jackie ArguetaFebruary 24, 2015Excellent food and great service. You never have to ask for anything because they are always a step ahead.UpvoteDownvote
Coffee and pie... the best in Crystal Lake!Upvote1Downvote
- We had breakfast today, butcher block omlete.UpvoteDownvote
- Debbie Tucsek-KempfSeptember 29, 2013Baked French onion soup and Chicken fajita pita are awesome!!UpvoteDownvote
The bakery goods here are exceptional. Sometimes, they have a sugar free substitute bakery item.Upvote1Downvote
Not on the menu -- the "brunch burger". Ask for it. If the server doesn't know what it is, it's the British Burger with a fried egg over easy on top.Upvote2Downvote
This place is the best place for just chilling and hanging with friends.Upvote1Downvote
- The french connection breakfast is great!Upvote1Downvote
Jill KocherMay 27, 2010Apple pie is fresh - no canned filling. Greek influences in the menu. Free wifi.UpvoteDownvote
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 6:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
(815) 459-2100
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Take-out
Parking
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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