I ordered catering from Fork It Foods for my husband's retirement reception, and overall I was very…read morepleased with the experience. While the additional fees made the total cost a little higher than I had originally budgeted, I felt the food itself was reasonably priced and well worth it. The food was delicious, and all of our guests were very happy with it. Several guests even asked where I had ordered the food from, which says a lot about how much they enjoyed it. The employees were professional, delivering the food on time and setting everything up beautifully. The presentation was elegant and added a special touch to the event. Overall, I would recommend this catering company for special occasions. The quality of the food, excellent service, and attractive setup helped make my husband's reception a memorable celebration.

We ordered catering for a World Cup final party and Fork It Foods was the PERFECT choice. Stacy…read morecame over and set everything up so beautifully and the food was phenomenal. Everyone was raving about the pizza pinwheels and they all took brochures home with them because they were so impressed with the quality of the food and the service. Would absolutely recommend them and will definitely be using them again!

The best decision my husband and I made for our wedding was choosing The Brix on the Fox as our…read morevenue. I cannot recommend them enough. They were hand and hand with us every step of the way, were so helpful they solved problems or set things up before I even knew they were doing it, gave us the space to make our even completely our own, the building is STUNNING and functional with a great history (as someone who is from the area), and it really is true that Rob and Tone created the perfect venue by alleviating every issue and nuance that they have experience go wrong at weddings they have attended. My wedding is only what it was because of them, and I will be forever grateful for that.

We have attended three events at "The Brix" including two District 300 Jazz Night concerts and a…read morefriend's wedding. We are very impressed with amazing look and feel of the banquet hall and the building as a whole. The interior is very spacious, very clean and very pleasant overall. The brick building keeps its historic exterior look and the inside has been completely modernized. We have heard both live music and DJ provided music - the acoustics are great. My wife and I highly recommend considering "The Brix" if you are evaluating banquet space for an event.

Tried this restaurant on fish fry Friday based on neighbors' recommendations. The restaurant was…read moreclean and nicely decorated. We ordered fried and broiled fish. The presentation was good, but fish was not very good. The server was nice but a bit over the top and loud. No need to return.

Great food! We had the buffalo chicken wrap and the ahi tuna sandwich, (It has a specific name but…read moreI can't remember it.) It was amazing though. Good variety on the menu and great service. Can't wait to go back.

For $30/hr, Algonquin's residents can rent the first floor of this building that's nestled on the…read morecorner of Algonquin Rd. & 31. I never even knew this was a possibility but stumbled upon it, thanks to the power of Google, when I was looking for a venue that would accommodate 50-ish people for my son's baptism reception lunch. This place definitely won't break the bank by any stretch of the imagination. The only downside is that it's not much to look at. The hall is nice and airy, 2 walls of windows let ample light stream in, and a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors reflect the light. The floors are wood, and the walls are cream, which provide a nice neutral palette for decorating without worrying about clashing. There's a tiny little kitchen in the back corner, complete with microwave and a full-sized refrigerator. Obviously they don't cater or anything, which is both a plus and a minus. They don't even have a coffee maker on hand, so be prepared to bring your own. What they do supply, or at least claim to, are 6-8 tables and 40-50 chairs. What we found when we arrived were 3 tables and about 20 chairs. We never did locate the rest of the tables and chairs, but we made due with what we had. This place isn't fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're looking for a nice facility to hold a lunch or a get-together that isn't in your home, Algonquin's Historic Village Hall is a great option. We will definitely keep this place in mind for our next party.

Me and my family went here on a Wednesday night and had a blast. The food was amazing and our…read moreserver Andrew was great. Everyone was so nice and welcoming.

From the owner: Lucky Strike brings a bold twist to bowling in Algonquin, IL with a modern bowling center…read moreexperience built for nights out. With lit lanes, arcade action, and a menu of crave-worthy bites and drinks, this Algonquin bowling center is perfect for date nights, weekend plans, and group hangs. The vibe is energetic without being over the top, so it works just as well for a quick game as it does for a full evening. For standout bowling in Algonquin, Illinois, Lucky Strike is where the fun stays on from first roll to last round.

I recently had my wedding here and Jimmy went above and beyond to make it absolutely amazing. All…read morethe guests loved the food, so many compliments on the venue, friendly staff and just everything you would want in a wedding venue and so much more. Jimmy was easily reachable for any questions, knowledgeable and helpful. So many different options for packages to fit anyones budget. This was seriously the most magical venue and I'm over the moon with how everything went! Thank you Jimmy for being my fairy godfather for my special day and extra thank you for going above and beyond!

Absolutely the worst wedding venue I've ever been to. The bartenders were slow and rude. Ignoring…read moreguests. After dinner coffee was "served" with rock hard sugar packets. The food was served cold and they ran out of the ordered dinners. They brought out Cold rolls and frozen butter pats. I sat with the mother of the groom at table 2 and we were served last. And the wedding did not have a lot of guests. No excuse for the poor service.

This was my fourth stay at this property, and I had always looked forward to staying here because…read moremy previous experiences had been excellent. Unfortunately, this visit happened during an incredibly difficult time. I had just attended the funeral of a 13-year-old girl and then traveled to Illinois for another funeral. I had been awake since 2:00 a.m. traveling and arrived at the hotel around noon. I rarely ask for early check-in because I normally plan my travel around standard check-in times, but given the circumstances, I hoped I could simply drop off my luggage, refrigerate a few groceries, and briefly settle in before my 1:30 p.m. meeting. When I approached the front desk and asked whether early check-in was possible, the employee immediately responded, before I could even finish speaking, that it would cost $40. I mentioned that during a previous stay I had been allowed to check in early without a fee, and she stated that policy had changed. What upset me most was not the fee itself, but the complete lack of empathy or willingness to listen. I explained that I had been traveling since 2:00 that morning, had groceries needing refrigeration, and was emotionally and physically exhausted. She simply repeated that it would cost $40. At that point, I had not even mentioned that I hold Platinum Elite status. Even after reviewing my reservation and seeing my status, she still made no effort to accommodate the request. I told her that because of the excellent service during prior visits, I had chosen to give this property my business whenever I returned home to Illinois, despite living in Texas. I also told her they were about to lose my reservation and future business. She appeared completely indifferent. I left the property with groceries in 80-degree weather and went to my appointment. Shortly afterward, I booked a Hampton Inn about 15 miles away and canceled the remaining nights of my Holiday Inn stay. Later that evening, when I returned to retrieve my room key for the one remaining night, I noticed the Platinum Elite benefits card included in the key packet. One of the listed benefits specifically mentioned early check-in and late checkout. When I called the front desk to ask about my Platinum benefits, I was speaking with the same employee. After I mentioned that early check-in was clearly listed as a benefit, there was complete silence on the phone. She then stated that checking in at 2:00 p.m. would have been fine, but because I requested noon check-in, the $40 fee applied. What made this even more frustrating was that the room itself cost only $106 for the night, and there were fewer than 10 cars in the parking lot, so rooms were clearly available. Later, I spoke with the manager, who was very professional and apologetic. She admitted the situation had been handled incorrectly and stated that I should not have been denied early check-in. She offered additional points to my account, though they have not yet appeared. I explained that my frustration was not just about policy, but about basic customer service and empathy. I have worked in customer service for 41 years, and sometimes customers simply want to feel heard. Instead, I felt dismissed during an already difficult time. Beyond the front desk issue, there were also problems with the TV service throughout the evening. The cable company had been onsite attempting repairs, but the television repeatedly lost picture while audio continued playing, requiring constant resets. The picture also pixelated every few minutes. Additionally, the bathtub badly needed resurfacing and appeared unclean. Normally, smaller maintenance issues would not bother me much, but combined with the overall experience, they became impossible to overlook. What disappoints me most is that this property had always provided warm, accommodating service during my previous stays. Sadly, this experience completely changed my perception, all because one employee chose policy over compassion and professionalism.

Had to come into town on a family emergency and booked this hotel to stay at. I have gold member…read morestatus so I stay at HI Express hotels across the country and this is the 2nd worst hotel I have experienced. (Shamrock Texas still is the absolute worst) I would not recommend this hotel for anyone and here is why: 1. The rooms are old, outdated, dirty and smell bad. 2. The hotel offers no housekeeping but will have a service person make your bed and replace towels. They don't empty the trash or refill coffee for the room. 3. The front desk is not staffed and you will wait for any assistance from staff. 20 minutes is unacceptable. When a staff member does appear at the front desk, they are unfriendly and not nice. 4. Ants in the bathtub/shower. Again, I would advise anyone to book another hotel. This one sucks!

I've lived around this park for years and haven't actually visited until recently. It's a really…read morenice park with courts, benches, some picnic tables, short trails and some calming views of the lake. There's also a playground for the kids! It's not the most 'manicured' park I've been to, but I really did have a great time and loved being able to stare out at the water. It could do with some general cleaning of the picnic tables under the covered area and benches. I found it to be very buggy, so bring a hat or some bug spray with you. There is a parking lot, but to get to it and out of it, you have to go down a very narrow drive. It basically fits one car, so be careful when entering and exiting the park.