Location: Wauconda
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Wauconda (/ˌwɔːˈkɒndə/ or /wəˈkɒndə/) is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,603 at the 2010 census. It is the site of the Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark. Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade who live in Wauconda and surrounding communities (Island Lake, Lakemoor, Volo, and unincorporated sections of McHenry County). Fremont School District 79 also serves students from communities from northern part of Wauconda.
Things to do in Wauconda
1. D&J Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By Susan L
Love going to D&J Bistro. Have been dining here for over 18 years - never disappointed. Enjoyed lunches and dinners at this wonderful little restaurant. Great ambience. The food is excellent. The service great. Everything a good French restaurant should be.Merci, Merci! Thank you Dear Susan for your warm great comment!. We love our patrons and at D&J bistro everyone is part of our family. Hope to see you soon, have a fantastic Sunday. Christele.
2. Slyce Coal Fired Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Jan C - Wauconda, Illinois, United States
Really enjoy the wood fire pizza -- you can personalize it any way you prefer -- love having arugula on mine!! Great stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer - their italian sausage is delicious!! Also enjoy several of their salads!! Tried one of their sandwiches and it was surprisingly wonderful!! Service was fantastic also!!
3. Bobby's Barrel Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie O - McHenry, Illinois
Not much to look at outside nor inside. Food was great! I had the Chicken wrap with fries and hubby had the AUCE Fish Fry-both were fresh, hot and very tasty. We will absolutely come back.
4. Whisk Bakery and Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By dmc1956 - Algonquin, Illinois
Great place to have a bakery treat and a cup of coffee. The smells are wonderful and bakery offers a variety of baked goods from cup cakes to cakes. They even have my favorite, dipped chocolate pretzels. We tried 2 pastries and were convinced to take some baked goods home. Bottom line is they offer reasonably priced, exceptional quality baked goods along with service with a smile.
5. Tacos El Norte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By tedkirby - Lexington, Massachusetts
Went here on a Saturday night. Place was crowded but there were still plenty of empty tables so I got seated right away. Got the Fajita burrito, it was delicious! Like one of the best burritos I've ever had. Chips it came with were good too. The margarita was OK, but was a big size for the price which was good.
Service, it started out fine. However when I had finished half my burrito and all of my margarita, they only asked if I wanted a box for burrito, not if I wanted another drink, which I did. Well, if they wanted me to leave and not give them more money, then I was happy to oblige them.
6. Middleton's on Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By sellbuy1234567 - near Chicago, IL
Our group of three arrived around noon for a Friday lunch, and parked in back of the restaurant, since on-street parking in front was full. People in those cars must have been visiting other shops, since the restaurant itself did not have many clients. We were seated right away, and a waiter promptly took our drink and food orders. Their beer selection is good.
It took quite a while for our food to come, bur after it did, our waiter ignored our table, never returning to ask if we needed anything else, or how everything was. At a minimum, we would have appreciated refills on our beverages and water glasses.
I had ordered the fish tacos (which the menu said would be $14, but I got charged $15.) They were served with a tasty side of spanish rice. Unfortunately, the flavor of the taco "contents" were overwhelmed by an outer layer of two soft corn shells, so I ended up only eating one shell of each taco.
The other people at the table ordered a Turkey burger with a side of sweet potato fries, and a reuben sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The guy with the Turkey burger said it was delicious, and really liked the onion straws that came on top, but he mentioned that the sweet potato fries were lukewarm and not very good. The girl who order the reuben concurred, saying her sweet potato fries were limp/soggy, and must have been sitting around for awhile before they were served. The corned beef in her sandwich was also more greasy than she's had in other restaurants. Again, because the waiter never came back to our table after the food was served, until he brought the check, there was no opportunity to get replacement fries or anything else. It's not a restaurant we're apt to return to.
7. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By StanKIL - Mundelein, Illinois
I have stopped at this Dunkin many times when in the area. It is clean and the donuts and coffee are always fresh. The over the counter people are friendly.
8. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Richard F - Greenville, South Carolina
After a wonderful dinner at Strawberry Moon down the block we walked over to Dairy Queen for desert and had a great happy smiling server, she helped make the evening special with her personality. The deserts at Dairy Queen are always good, that's why we go there, but to have a wonderful server makes it special. I'm sorry I don't remember her name, but we travel a lot and meet lots of people. Visit the Wauconda DQ
9. Bulldogs Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Winner of Best Burger in Lake County five years in a row. Also previous winner of Chicago Wingfest and featured on Chicago's Best. We offer creative burgers, sandwiches, wings, salads and street food as well as having over 25 different beers.
Reviewed By lgage2017 - Round Lake Heights, Illinois
We went to try the burgers recommended by friends. Nice burger joint! I recommend this place if you have a burger craving ?
10. Honey Hill Coffee Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By P K - Chicago, Illinois
This is a nice cafe. Don't be surprised by the small barista area. There is a large and comfortable seating area down the hall. The bakery goods are fantastic, but they can be out of many items later in the day. Coffee is good and the staff is friendly. If you're tired of chain-store coffee, give them a try. You'll enjoy your visit.
