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The Cottage

The Cottage

Pub and Burger Joint$$$$
Crystal Lake
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The Cottage
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    Dominik S.
    "Free pizza during half-time when bears game is on!"(3 Tips)
    Paul S.
    "Flavorful with great French bread!"(2 Tips)
    Erik R.
    "Local towny bar with peanut shells littering the ground."(2 Tips)
    Karyn J.
    "Fish and Chips on Friday are the specialty and Paul's secret recipe."(2 Tips)
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  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleyApril 5, 2014
    Local towny bar with peanut shells littering the ground. Live music had a great comedy guitar duo, fun social scene!
  • Joe H.heart icon on user image
    Joe HummrichMarch 24, 2018
    One of the best burgers around. The chipotle mayo Swiss burger is unreal.
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    maddieDecember 30, 2017
    when you go to the cottage, you get free popcorn and peanuts. the popcorn is amazing and extremely addicting. the pizza is meh
  • Stacy H.
    Stacy HoustonMarch 13, 2018
    The shrimp poboy on flatbread is amazing! Make sure you get the Garlic Parmesean fries.
  • William H.heart icon on user image
    William HuntFebruary 3, 2018
    Nice tavern, crowded on weekends
  • Nick O.heart icon on user image
    Nick OAugust 15, 2018
    Pizza is great
  • Coll S.heart icon on user image
    Coll SimsJune 13, 2013
    39 cent wings on Thursdays! Can't beat em!
  • Lori S.
    Lori SutherlandMarch 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The cheese curds are a must!
  • Kimberly B.
    Kimberly Brady CummingsMarch 12, 2013
    Don't drink with your Brother, it's intoxicating. :-)
  • Lisa G.
    Lisa GuldanApril 15, 2012
    Ask for IAm Kate on the weekends, great service
  • Karyn J.
    Karyn JohnsonMarch 15, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Paul L. owns the joint. He's great. Fish and Chips on Friday are the specialty and Paul's secret recipe.
  • Debbie M.
    Debbie MahlerAugust 22, 2011
    Never go there on a Sunday when there is big headliners at the Raue Center! Read more
  • Barb B.
    Barb BalasiSeptember 23, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Shrimp dinner!
  • Bob Z.heart icon on user image
    Bob ZimaFebruary 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Fish n chips
  • William H.heart icon on user image
    William HuntFebruary 3, 2018
    Corner booth
  • Kristi N.
    Kristi NicoleMay 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Ryan and Owen make a damn sexy team on Tuesdays!
  • Paul S.
    Paul SchneiderJuly 8, 2010
    Try the Turkey & Swiss. Flavorful with great French bread!
  • Tom V.
    Tom VacMay 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Half price burgers on Wednesdays!
  • Lori B.
    Lori BermkeOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the fish... Be here early
  • Jen J.
    Jen JorgensenDecember 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't nap on the sidewalk
  • Dominik S.
    Dominik SzewczykJanuary 18, 2011
    Free pizza during half-time when bears game is on!
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    Lia McCooSeptember 18, 2016
    It was loud
  • Tom V.
    Tom VacJune 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Great pub food Read more
  • Liam E.
    Liam ErvenJanuary 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    50 cent fried shrimp on Monday's
  • Paul C.
    Paul ChristensonOctober 15, 2016
    too loud. can't even talk to each other
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The Cottage
6 E Crystal Lake Ave (at Walkup Ave.)
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
United States
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Your local bar and grill
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Closed until 10:30 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu
    • 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 10:30 AM–1:00 AM
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(815) 459-7520
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Features
Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
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Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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