On Tuesday, September 3rd, Mellie's was supposed to be open at noon. I was stopping to treat my…read moredaughter and granddaughter to ice cream. No one was at the store before we left to go elsewhere at 12:15. No one answered the phone when I tried calling twice. Changes in hours are acceptable, but there should have been a sign posted on the front door.

Thought we were going to buy some chocolate bombs as they advertised in their a-frame out front…read more But no, they were closed! Maybe put away advertisements until you open for the day. As we were driving by it looked as though they were open and advertising you to come inside and purchase their chocolates. Nope. They can't sell if they are not open.

This place is amazing. It reminds me of an old fashion mom & pop store and it brings bavk so many…read morechildhood memories. We take the kids here for all the different kinds of candy & homemade ice cream (superman ice cream) is my fav. WAIT actually I've tasted a few of the ice creams & they're AMAZINGLY good. I highly recommend this place for a family treat or to treat yourself. To go along with all the GREAT stuff....the customer service is by far the best around. Oh I also want to add they have candy gift baskets to buy as well for last minute gifts. Stop in with your family or alone you won't be disappointed at all. Just left there & can't wait to go back with our Grandson

Very bad selection. Overpriced and most of the better candy was just empty display boxes, with no…read morecandies to purchase. Sorry to say , Don't waste your time if you're looking for older types of candy

First time going there. Spent 50$. Opened three packages of nuts and candy and they are old…read moretasting. The brittle, ginger nuts, and a turtle candy disc. All very old tasting. Really disappointing.

The expiration date is 9/05/2024 and yet when biting into the milk choc happy Jack pop @$12 the…read morechocolate turned white and dry. It was sealed with a twisty tie.

I love the caramel and ginger chews!…read more - Guilt-Free & Delicious! I can't say enough good things about this candy! It's rare to find a treat that satisfies my sweet tooth without all the artificial junk, but this company has nailed it. The ingredients are clean, the flavors are amazing, and I love that I can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're health-conscious or just looking for a better candy option, this is a must-try. Highly recommend!

The candy is delicious and definitely worth a try. It's kosher, gluten free, non-GMO, has zero…read moretrans fats, and no high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients. There really is something for everyone. Unfortunately, the customer service is awful. I sent an email about online pricing and never received a response. I sent another email a few months later and no response. The pricing on their site makes no sense. Buying in bulk is more expensive than buying single bags. The least expensive price per ounce is $1.20. In a local store or at another online retailer, you can find the candy for $.73 an ounce. I would recommend only purchasing Lovely's products from a store or online retailer and avoid dealing with the company directly. (Be sure to read the "other reviews that are not currently recommended" at the bottom of every business page.)

We love coming to this old place for ice cream. We usually take evening walks downtown and enjoy a…read morescoop or a shake.

What a delightful and nostalgic place! The Inside Scoop is located in Downtown Crystal Lake in a…read moreconvenient location right smack in the middle. The interior has a varying combination of bright, nostalgic colors and sells ice cream, candies, toys, and even has a gum-ball machine. The staff was decently friendly and there was no line. I got two of their custom flavors, which are colorful and delicious. Pretty impressed with this place as a whole.

Amazing Jumbo Cheese Chile Dog, onions, mustard totally kills Portillo's. Located in downtown…read moreCrystal Lake next to the Metra Train station. Easy parking. Great popcorn too. A real "must try" place. Great fries too!

You cannot find better popcorn anywhere! The buttered is the most delicious flavor but they're all…read moregood.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING TO THIS STORE!!! the manager is extremely rude no one even bothered to…read morehelp me. I went to this location to find a halloween costume and the worker maliana was very rude and rolled her eyes when i came up to her when i asked her for help she proceeded to give me attitude. Briana the other worker was on her phone the whole time didnt even bother to look up at me when i asked her a question all they care about at this location is gossiping especially those two when i confronted them they immediately lied to me when asked about the situation. In conclusion the staff is not patience at ALL nor were they helpful.

Decided to give this location another chance. Haven't been pleased with their selection or service…read morein the past. Well, I was shocked this location is still around as the Yelp reviews have been scoring low. But you know what? This store has a great selection. Just needs to keep it cleaner and better organized in the front area (were customers first walk in). The aisle on the far right when you first walk in, is maybe for seasonal items. However it was clustered and dirty near the front windows and sparse on down the aisle. The back of the store is kind of cluttered, but that's where the sale items are located. The check out area is nice but where are the cashiers? Only one was working the front when the line began to get long and someone at the front needed help with some items. Another cashier appeared and the line went more smoothly. This was mid morning in a Wednesday. Maybe the other employees were putting things together in the back? Not sure. Add more cashiers, clean up the cluttered seasonal section and front door area. Maybe the customers will keep returning.

Came here with some coworkers on a roadtrip back to Chicago and stopped here for lunch…read more The establishment was clean and staff was super friendly! I ordered a southwest chicken sandwich that was on the spicier side but the chicken wasn't exactly the best quality, it was chewy, had a lot of rubbery pieces. Their apple cookie was absolutely delicious as a sweet treat. Overall it was an ok lunch, I'm not sure I'd return for a sandwich even though the flavour was delicious, the meat was a little suspicious!

Huge menu and subs. Every condiment and veggies you'll ever want to top your hot or cold sub…read more Great and helpful service for a newbie like me. Eat in at plenty of tables or take out. I liked the choices and the portions but my one complaint is the very thick sub roll. There is certainly way more bread than needed as it took over the flavor of the wonderful meats, cheeses and toppings. I ended up taking the top half of bread off and ate the rest. It improved the sub flavor tremendously. It's a four star sub on a two star sub roll so three stars all day.

Yes, this is a Hallmark Store with many different items. Staff welcome us as we entered the store…read more Very clean and well organized.

Avoid this store ...So sad that a store will sell kids items 2-3 times the amount other hallmarks…read morehave for the same thing. Had my kids with me and didn't want to make them sad when I heard the price. Did research and could not believe my eyes. Just wow !!! Avoid this store !!

I've been here a handful of times and I'm able to find the items I'm looking for to make the meals…read moremy family enjoy over the weekend. We'll stocked with all the Mexican candies , drinks , and meds as well as rompope and chicharrones , they also sell tamales and they are really good! The parking can be a problem but nothing bad it's downtown Crystal lake so there's parking near and 1 hour parking everywhere. I've gone early on the weekends and it's not been bad. It's small store but clean and full of items , they also have meats for sale and decent prices! The employees are nice , there's also barbacoa , and carnitas made fresh everyday! And they have pork fat for sale for those tamale making seasons coming up! Ok byeeeeeeieeiie!

The carnitas are delicious but the store itself is very over priced. Since it's hard to find…read moreMexican stores around here I'm sure it helps but even basic provide you can get anywhere is priced high and not necessarily the best quality.