Buffalo Wild Wings

3.7
1193 reviews

About

Chicken Wings RestaurantSports BarRestaurant
Award-winning Buffalo, New York-style wings in your choice of 26 sauces and seasonings.

Location

Buffalo Wild Wings
5755 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL
60014, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
1,193 reviews
5 stars
499
4 stars
285
3 stars
128
2 stars
87
1 star
194

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customer service is inconsistent, with some staff providing excellent service while others are reported as inattentive or rude.

Food Quality

Food quality is often criticized, with reports of cold, undercooked, or incorrect orders, though some customers still enjoy the wings and burgers.

Wait Times

Many customers experienced long wait times for food and service, even during off-peak hours.

Atmosphere

The restaurant atmosphere is generally appreciated, but cleanliness and staff demeanor at the entrance have been noted as areas needing improvement.

Pricing Concerns

Customers feel that prices are high relative to portion sizes and food quality, leading to dissatisfaction.
  • RR
    r.k
    2 days ago
    1.0
    Wish I could give a zero this is the worst service its ever been, currently still waiting for 2 hours for order to be ready for pick up
  • SN
    S N
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I CALLED to place an order at 5:30pm to be picked up by 8:30pm. I got there and food was not ready. I was sitting there for one full hour. Manager said “sorry we didn’t expect to be this packed” it’s the Bears playoff game! How is the manager not ready or prepared for to be full and busy? It’s blows my mind. And the girl at the front kept saying “it’s gonna take a little longer” like 6 times! I called, I placed an order, get it ready by 8:30. How hard is that? I told the lady upfront it wasn’t her fault and management sucks! This is why this place is always empty most of the year.
  • GG
    Gina
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Not sure if the whole menu changed recently but the smash burgers are delicious! My favorite burgers around! We usually sit at the bar and always have good service.
  • BC
    Becky Crimaldi
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    One thing is true about BWW. No matter what store you go to in any state, every single one has the same terrible service. I am not sure if it's a lack of training for the servers or the people in the kitchen. As many times as I've gone, you wait 30 minutes for cold food. We thought we would give it one more chance and nothing has changed. There were maybe 8 tables when we sat down. The excuse from the server on the delay was they had a lot of to go orders. That doesn't mean the food should be cold! When we were leaving we could see the kitchen area, the window where the food was sitting was full. I dont know how your servers make money like this. I feel badly for them.
  • DT
    Dan Thorn
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    The service at this location is incredibly slow. If you want wings for dinner you probably should have ordered them last week and they’ll still arrive cold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Wild Wings

What type of food is Buffalo Wild Wings known for in Crystal Lake, IL?

Buffalo Wild Wings offers award-winning Buffalo, New York-style wings available with 26 different sauces and seasonings.

What are the operating hours of Buffalo Wild Wings in Crystal Lake?

The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to midnight, and on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM.