Crystal Lake’s best local businesses

The 501 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 7

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501 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants195 places · newest: Alynia zushi & karaoke lounge, Aug 7
• 02Beauty44 places · newest: 57th Street Beauty Salon, Aug 7
• 03Shopping29 places · newest: AKIRA, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment23 places · newest: Ridge CC Golf Course, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife42 places · newest: A&S Beverages Wine & Spirits on Halsted, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets35 places · newest: Kilwins Hyde Park, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage42 places · newest: 63rd St Thrift, Aug 7
• 08Health & Wellness12 places · newest: A Relaxed You Therapeutic Massage/Day Spa/Wellness Center, Inc., Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Music Makers For Life, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric, Aug 7
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts19 places · newest: Alternate Reality, Inc, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Cabela's, Jul 21
• 13Parks & Outdoors19 places · newest: Arcade Park, Aug 7
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: A Cup Of Joe, Aug 7

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Alliant Credit Union - Corporate Headquarters

  Other

  Not-for-profit financial institution with various offerings, including credit card and loan services.

  11545 W Touhy Ave (Chicago) · alliantcreditunion.org ↗

• Crystal Lake Plaza

  Other

  Centrally located plaza with a variety of shopping options, including a number of grocery stores, plus a business center.

  1C-M, Crystal Lake Plaza · crystallakeplaza.com ↗

• The Commons of Crystal Lake

  Other

  Open-air shopping center with a wide range of retailers, services, and restaurants, and a grocery store.

  6120-6340 Northwest Hwy · brixmor.com ↗

• Tree House Humane Society

  Pets

  Relaxed cat cafe attached to an animal shelter; fostering and adoptions are also offered.

  7225 N Western Ave (Chicago) · treehouseanimals.org ↗

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