Lake Roots

Crystal Lake, IL · Cafe

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Crystal Lake
#12
of 125 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Lake Roots, 475 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone
(815) 893-6240
Website
www.lakerootscl.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Lake Roots is a restaurant located in Crystal Lake, IL. It is one of 125 restaurants listed in Crystal Lake. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Crystal Lake city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #12 of 125 restaurants in Crystal Lake. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lake Roots

We are now open in Crystal Lake, IL! Lake Roots uniquely combines a cozy café, curated market, and lively bar all under one roof in Crystal Lake, Illinois. We serve counter-service breakfast and lunch by day and transition into full-service dinner... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–
Sunday8 AM–8 PM
Monday7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday7 AM–9 PM
Thursday7 AM–11 PM
Friday7 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 RJ DeRon · Mar 2026

The food is not that good. Had a burger. 18 bucks for a burger I expect it to be really good. This one unfortunately was not. Lack of seasoning and way to greesy. The most favor I got was from. The cheese. Won't be back. It's a really nice place and seems upscale so if anything I was expecting it to be too healthy for me. Wasn't the case.

★★★★★ 5.0 Debora Herlo · Nov 2025

This place is awesome! Truly a unique part of CL that is perfect for those looking to grab n go, have a sit down meal, or connect over coffee on comfy chairs. Will definitely return to try the rest of the menu.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alexia Natanov · Nov 2025

Absolutely loved this place! It’s exactly the kind of spot Crystal Lake has been missing! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and the perfect stop for a coffee, sandwich, or drink after a walk or beach day. Excited to come back and try more from the menu!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kaitlyn Cicatello · Nov 2025

Lake roots is amazing! Everything we tried was so tasty and light. This place is just what crystal lake needed! Definitely will be back to try more. Our waitress was a gem and was super knowledgeable for it being the first week open. All the other staff were also super nice. The ambiance is great and we parked in the rear lot without issue. Definitely a must try!

★★★★★ 5.0 Karen Duvall · Nov 2025

What a gem. The decor and design are modern and the dining area has tons of natural light. Service was outstanding. We went for lunch and the food was fresh and delicious. The market area had lots of interesting goodies. We'll be going back for sure.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Cafe

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