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Kozy Restaurant

4.9 (8 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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One of my new favorite restaurants in Libertyville. The food was amazing. (Personally I would love a little more Korean spice but for American it was fantastic). The chicken was the star of the show but everything was had was great. And service was excellent as well. Already booked our next visit.

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Andrew T.

Glad we stumbled upon Kozy's Grand Opening while looking for a place to eat in Downtown Libertyville. The waitress and servers were fantastic and very friendly! All the items we tried were delicious and it's hard to pick a favorite. We look forward to coming back again and trying new items as they expand their menu. Highly recommend checking out Kozy!

David L.

Soft opening today. I'm glad I made it. It was way way better than expected and worth the wait. It's very authentic but at the same time a little bit of fusion. All the food tasted awesome! I've been to LA, Vegas, South Korea, it's up to that standard, if not better! Love it!

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Wow wow wow, I really wished I lived closer so I could come here all the time! Came here for…read morebreakfast with a friend, and it was delicious! First off, they give you a free biscuit on Tuesdays, so leave room for that. I ordered the griddled ham and cheese crepe, and it's one of the most delicious breakfast items I think I've ever had. The ham is a tiny bit sweet, which balances out the richness of the Gruyère and hollandaise nicely. It's also huge-two giant crepes as big as my head! I finished one and took the other one home-it heated up really nicely. I also ordered the apple/gouda chicken sausage. The flavor was good, though a tiny bit on the dry side (which tends to happen with chicken sausage). I ordered the cookie butter latte as well, delicious and not too sweet. Service was good, even though they were pretty busy when they were there. Prices are good too, especially for how much food you get. One note: they don't take reservations, so be prepared for a wait, especially on the weekends.

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View towards the back.  The wall is where the lounge area and couch are located
View towards the back. The wall is where the lounge area and couch are located
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View of community table and bar
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