The Village Bakery

We ordered a cake for our son's graduation party. Boy did we hit a homerun!!! Everyone was so…read moreimpressed by this monster of a cake! Decadent, regal and just DELICIOUS! We ordered a half white and chocolate with butter creme frosting! It was so perfect for the occasion. If you want a show stopper cake make sure to go to The Riverside Bakery! Mad Respect! Thank You so much! The Wenrich Family!

Ordered some snowman cookies. they looked like they were tan not white. The details looked like a…read morechild decorated them. Cookies were ok but I think they could've been better. For the price, not happy

That pecan coffee cake in the top right-hand part of this photo: phenomenal. And for around $10, an absolute steal.

The doughnut packaging lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. ;)

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La Luz Bakery

4.0(47 reviews)

5.4 mi

Yummy tamales they also have one in Mundelein and they make homemade pork skins and salsa different…read moresandwiches a bunch of Mexican pastries and salsa

My family and I have always used LaLuz Bakery for our birthday cakes and have never had an issue…read morebefore. That's why we didn't hesitate to order a special two-tier TikTok-themed cake for my niece's birthday on Saturday. Unfortunately, this time was very different. After picking up the cake and heading to the party, we discovered that the cake had completely caved in. The top tier slid off the bottom tier before we even opened the box. I took pictures immediately and contacted the bakery right away. I didn't ask for a refund--I simply asked if there was anything they could do to make it right. Instead, I was told that because the cake had left the store, there was nothing they could do. I even offered to return the damaged cake. Still, the manager on duty, Mario, said he couldn't help and would pass it on to his supervisor. We left the cake with them and walked out empty-handed--no replacement, no apology, no effort to resolve the issue. We ended up going to Sam's club buying two cakes($50 total with tax), and creatively combining them to save the party. Honestly, those cakes turned out better than what we originally purchased for $150.00 from La Luz This experience was really disappointing, especially considering the loyalty and money we've given LaLuz over the years. I'm leaving this review to let others know that if something goes wrong, you may not receive the customer service you'd expect--or deserve. Needless to say, we will be taking our business elsewhere. SHOP ELSEWHERE!!!!

Fallen cake

La Luz Bakery in Round Lake Sweet Breads

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Dunkin'

2.7(32 reviews)

0.2 mi

This is such a wee Dunkin Donuts it's almost precious. One could easily drive past it if they…read moredidn't know it was there, as my comrades and I almost did as we went careening across the intersection when we spotted it. Being that Fox Lake is a population of merely 10k, this seems to be a popular place to hangout, especially when the weather is nice enough to permit outdoor seating around the corner. There was quite a line for a Thursday afternoon and the staff seemed a little swamped (and therefore were moving a pinch slow), but they were keeping their cool and maintained a pleasant attitude to all of their customers. I liked how this location made a charming effort to decorate for Fall/Halloween, again adding to that quaint small town feel despite DD being such a large chain. I know most DDs do this, but they did a nice job. Other than that, prices and menu were the same as any. They made a tasty drink and a tasty experience. Thanks for the pick-me-up, Fox Lake.

i ordered a drink, two wake up wraps and 10 pct donut holes. took well over 5 mins and the girl who…read morehas pink hair and lashes ,told the other person working that she "forgot" abt the donut holes. who forgets about an order?

One masked customer.

This is how I got my bagel this morning...Did they take a bite? Also asked for it toasted they microwaved to heat it up.

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S'more donut... had chocolate filling!

Dunkin'

1.9(9 reviews)

4.9 mi

Busy drive thru today, I still got my order in like two minutes! The people here are amazing at…read morewhat they do... I walked into the Dunkin' Donuts and it smelled like hot sugar, sweet coffee and cinnamon, the food is some of my favorite classics. I got my croissant sausage, cheese thing, and I'm almost back to work right now with my iced coffee.

I have absolutely no idea why people work customer service if they can't deal with people. I placed…read morea mobile order and picked up through the drive through, the kid handed it to me and didn't even give a chance to ask for napkins or a straw. Just slammed the window.

Dunkin'

4.5(2 reviews)

6.7 mi

When I first walked in this place gave me instant Vibes of cleanliness. Everything seemed…read moreimmaculate and tidy. Store was organized and well put together. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They gave you the warm Vibes once you enter in. And our food was pretty good. It's nice cuz it's not too far from home. And it's near a lot of great forest preserves and walking trails.

Finally a Dunkin' closer with a drive thru! Orders have been correct and quickly made the last 3…read morevisits. No complaints.

Dunkin'

2.2(6 reviews)

4.3 mi

Love this Dunkin. I come here daily and they take care of me every single time! From the people…read moretaking my order at the drive-thru, to the people who make the actual coffee, and the person who hands me my orders... all amazing! Such a welcoming & nice staff, especially to their regulars special shoutout to Yosi, Dafne, & Marvet. Appreciate you guys!

If I could give this place no stars I would. Ordered a coffee along with the roasted chicken…read moresandwich. I was in the bathroom the rest of the day. Not sure if it was undercooked or not refrigerated properly but either way I won't be back.

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Dunkin'

3.0(48 reviews)

7.0 mi

I absolutely am a Dunkin' holic. I love their iced coffee. I frequently go to the Antioch,IL…read morelocation and they get my drink order correct every time. I live in WI so the one that's closest is the Kenosha location and I went through their drive thru 6 years straight on my way to Amazon. I needed the caffeine to make it through 3rd shift.

Love Dinkin but today was not their day. Ordered breakfast sandwich which was wrong and bacon bites…read moredidn't come with order. Very disappointed today.

Boston cream Cronut

Oh a new Dunkin Donuts!

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Mid summer day, 2021.

Dunkin'

4.5(4 reviews)

4.8 mi

I come here often because it's very close to where I live. The young ladies are very nice and…read morefriendly but what seems like are the managers, they need a reality check. There is a woman in her 30's who wears a bun that has horrible attitude with the young ladies. The one time she came from the back and took my order she rushed me, gave attitude, and was over all rude. The other day another lady was with her by the drive thru area and my wife went through the drive thru. She explained how rude they both were. Bring the young ladies back in the drive thru! Those managers need to find another job and leave them alone. Good service if you don't get one of them.

this was amazing I go there every morning and afternoon the dunkin energy is so fire!!Brody bellow…read moreis a great worker always takes my order so kindly especially when I cant make up my mind on what to get over all Brody below is a 10/10 worker!!

Dunkin'

2.2(45 reviews)

5.9 mi

I don't understand why this Dunkin has a sub-4 let alone sub-3 average. This is the best Dunkin in…read morea 15 mile radius! From Wadsworth to McHenry. I was never a Dunkin person until I came to this location, always Starbucks or McDonald's, but for the last 8+ months I forgot those places existed for coffee. Not to mention the bagel meal deal (when available which should be all the time) is the best bang for your buck. Best value around and this location has the best taste around. Haven't looked back and the rewards have paid for themselves already!

I'm surprised at the number of 1-star reviews as I haven't had any major issues with this Dunkin. I…read moreorder delivery from here and the food arrives promptly and still warm. Be aware that, on delivery orders, if they're out of an item they will make substitutions without contacting the customer. For example, when they're out of my preferred English muffin for my breakfast sandwich they'll substitute a bagel or croissant. This isn't a big deal for me, but others might find it unacceptable. One time they had to substitute 2 items and they threw in a free donut for my trouble. My only complaint is when I order a bagel with cream cheese. They're very inconsistent with the amount of cream cheese they give you. Sometimes I get the good schmear that a bagel should have, but often I get barely enough to spread on the 2 halves, and every now and then I get so much that I have to remove some with a spoon! You'd think that Dunkin would have a device that applies a premeasured amount of cream cheese, but apparently not. It's for this reason that I took away a star.

Pumpkin muffin-it's OK not the greatest

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Kim T.

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1 year ago

Disappointing Visit After Ownership Change We were really looking forward to stopping by The Village Bakery in Fox Lake, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The new owners have remodeled the space, but it lacks the charm and warmth it once had. We purchased six items and spent nearly $16, which wouldn't be an issue if the quality matched the price--but it didn't. Every pastry and donut we tried was dry, almost stale. The fillings didn't taste homemade at all--more like they came from a can. The cherry Danish, which used to be a weekend favorite, had no real cherry pieces--just a sugary red gel. This used to be a regular and beloved stop for us, but sadly, it no longer lives up to the standard set by the previous owners. Hoping they take the feedback to heart and bring back the quality and care that made this place special. read more

William L.

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1 year ago

As I've said, a huge disappointment. The new owners obviously are putting their own spin on the business, but, unfortunately, it's a downhill spin. They have failed the first test of taking over a business - don't change what works! I'll not be back, no matter how much the new owners plead for another chance. They've already lost me forever. There are so many that are far better. read more

Just J.

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6

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4 years ago

Great shop, centralized location. Workers are friendly and everything there is made well.

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