Can’t say enough good things about this place. Great products, great people, and a dog. That’s pretty much everything you could reasonably ask for. Additionally, though, the quality of the repair work is top notch. My 3-year-old somehow got his mitts on my vintage (1950’s) Gibson acoustic and cracked the headstock. After shedding a couple tears and overcoming the embarrassment of leaving it unattended with a 3-year-old in the house, we took it to Buddy & crew. They fixed it up better than I thought possible, both aesthetically and functionally. Sounds the same, feels the same, plays the same. We drive up from about 30 minutes away in Schaumburg and would not go anywhere else. Thanks guys!
Buddy’s a good dude! Ive picked up several guitars and amps from him over the years. His prices are really fair and hes fair on the prices when he buys gear. Its a one stop shop! Great customer service and they know thier business!!
Great place to take lessons!
A very helpful and knowledgeable staff. A relaxed atmosphere with some really great looking guitars.
Very friendly, asked for advice on a project gave great direction. I will definitly come back to give them my business.
Buddy is an expert musician. His advice, insights, and customer service are worth the visit. I support this local shop because they offer value that I can’t get from the web or a large chain.
I called 45 minutes before they closed and was there about 25 to 30 minutes before they closed to get a guitar pick the lady with a dog looked at me walking out locked the door and got into her car and left mind you there was still about like I said 25 to 30 minutes left so if you’re gonna close at 8:30 put it on your page on Google that closing is at 8:30 and I’m still gonna buy a pick tomorrow because you’re the closest but that will probably be the last time I’m there and I will be returning the saxophone either Friday or the third
I debated posting a review or not, but I think I should if it’ll keep someone from having a bad experience. First off, the employees are super kind people. Couldn’t be happier with the staff. But unfortunately the work I received on my guitar was really poor. Took a guitar there, first time bringing them one of my instruments. Was told I could expect a turnaround in under a week. Ended up waiting almost 2 months. Honestly not a big deal, happens a lot with instrument repair. Got the guitar back. Took it out to play it and the truss rod cover is missing. Find it in the case and put it on. Turn the volume knob, it falls off. Have to spread the top of the pot and reinstall it. Start playing and there’s a weird oscillating noise from the amp. Find the output jack totally loose, have to take off the cover and tighten it. Screws for the cover are stripped in the body. This is a new guitar by the way. Notice the G string sits higher off the neck than all the others, very noticeably. Figured they would fix this when doing a setup but I guess not. Had to file the saddles out myself. Should have just done the job myself at this point. Ended up taking the guitar apart to make sure the wiring wasn’t as bad as the assembly and setup. Got it playing good now, but after paying for someone else to do it and then having to do it myself, it wasn’t worth it. I figured the extra time taken would have meant it was 100% ready to go when they called but apparently not. This was a mid range guitar so I’m not terribly upset about it, but if it was something really nice I would have definitely been upset. Take this into consideration before dropping off your favorite axe. Hope they learn to slow down and do quality work.
Its a long story. In the end it was a bad experience.
I think if I didn’t check up with them things could have been much worst.
I’m not doing any business with them and advise the same.
3. Learn Some Piano
Address: 202 Coyote Trail, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
I bought a trumpet from PJLA Music a PHAETON Trumpet PHT-2040 Black Chrome Onyx plated finish with 24 K Gold Plated finger buttons, top/bottom caps & water keys. I have been playing trumpet for 40 years and I have never had a better horn then this. I got it and starting playing and it played freely and was open and the horn allowed me to do as i wished with it and truly went over the top with its performance.. Thank you for my Horn!
6. Conscious Cup Coffee Cary
Address: 77 W Main St, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
Our favorite coffee shop! The staff is amazing and always goes above and beyond to ensure the best experience! The food is always spot on and so yummy and the drinks are the best! The offer great options for adults or kids to enjoy all year round!
Friendly staff. Great addition to Cary
We enjoy the coffee and scones!
Love supporting the local coffee shops. Staff is always nice. Great location.
Good coffee. Cute inside and outside seating!
I feel like this place is great and cute, and their team is awesome so that deserves some credit but time and time again I am always disappointed with the flavor of their coffee. I usually can drink coffee black just fine but I’ve come in several times throughout the year and always try their light or medium roast and I’ve never been impressed or have even enjoyed the coffee or espresso there. And i never finish my cup. And I feel awful for leaving such a mediocre review but I feel like being that there aren’t many small coffee shops to choose from that sometimes I have to force myself to come to conscious cup and I figured this might be a way to just voice that opinion. If they maybe might incorporate a less overly acidic blend I’d love this place.
The cafe was not open at the posted time today. Arrived 6:10; cafe scheduled to open at 6 AM.
Went their told them I was in a hurry for train. They were very slow gave wrong change for a 20. No creamer stir sticks sweetener had to ask. Missed train. Never again. It was 11am they seemed asleep at the wheel. stupid stupid
Thought to try this out and staff was super rude. One of the staff took stinky garbage within store.
Awful spicy chai latte…..
7. Alys Eaton, NCTM
Address: 910 White Pine Dr, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
We have been very pleased with all aspects of testing, fitting and service. They were very accommodating with my mom and her lack of mobility. The hearing aids were reasonably priced. They were purchased in 2017 and there have been no issues. Ted and his team are also good about educating clients on care.
However you found Hearing On Call isn’t important. All that matters is that you did find them. I shop convince, service and quality. I’ve been wearing hearing aids for several years now. This is the third company I have bought from, and based on my experience, the last. Ted and his staff are top notch. Very knowledgeable of the products they sell. The hearing aids I bought from them have been completely trouble free.
They could’ve sold me something more expensive, like the other suppliers did. But instead they sold me what I needed. And to top that I ended up saving about $2000.00 from what the completion was going to charge me.
I found them by asking Google for the Best Hearing Aid Company in the Chicago area. And I got exactly what I asked for.
This is Carol Heimann writing this review. I can’t say enough good things about this place and all those working there. Ted is a fabulous guy who just wants to fit his customer with the best product for you. We are all a little different and have a way of living that requires something different than the next person. Ted and all his associates are always trying to find the product that does just what you want. I have been wearing hearing aids for at least 15 years now and I didn’t know about Ted so I purchased somewhere else. Believe me that won’t happen again. These people have taught me so much about hearing aids that have been a real asset to my use of them. And the price is so much better. I save at least 40% on my purchase. Besides the knowledge and pricing Ted has and shares, I can’t say enough about the warm and friendly experience every visit is. I’ve sent my sister and my son to Ted and they totally agree with me. We are on his team. There is no one better. It would be so much better for all of us if more businesses treated their clients like Ted and his associates.
I wish them all the success possible in the future. It is well deserved.
I couldn’t be more satisfied with my choice of Hearing on call. Their expertise of the various aids and personal service was great. Ted and Victoria helped make my decision easy.
Can’t say much I went here only for parts for my unit’s
Great
I have visited different audiologists and hearing aid services before choosing HearingOnCall service in Arlington Heights. I knew what type of hearing aid I was looking for, and Victoria Western helped me a lot. She performed some additional testing and meticulously explained the test results. This service provides you with a demo unit for evaluation. This is a very important step that helped me to make a decision on the type of hearing aid I wanted to buy.
The original hearing aid that I purchased happened to be defective. Victoria was extremely patient and helpful in this situation. Her professional explanation of the problem to Signia manufacturer got me a new replacement set in a very reasonable time.
Victoria performed professional hearing aid adjustment using a special technic – Real Ear Measurement.
I’m grateful for an excellent service that I received at HearingOnCall and appreciated their professionalism and courtesy.
I strongly recommend Hearing on call services.
I started using my hearing aids and found out that service is different Now.
I contacted Victoria Western several times for a minor tuneup using TeleCare and she advised to call Signia technical support. It looks like company policy to be nice till sale is done.
Still have problems with my hearing aids.
9. Haystack Vintage Market
Address: 720 Industrial Dr Ste 109, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
Music is the third most powerful positive emotion. The owner lives and breathes music.
Instruments, teaching, knowledge and experience. Count on them to be there for all your needs!
Great local supplier of music and instruments. When I need something in a pinch, I like to shop local. If it’s not in stock, Tim or his staff will order it for you! They have a showroom full of pianos and other instruments.
I’ve referred my piano students to Piano Trends Music Company for many years, for their printed music and musical instruments and I’ve heard no complaints.
Visit Piano Trends Music Company soon. Try out their pianos. You may find the perfect instrument to grace your home.
Music is for everyone – all ages – the universal language! Make your home come alive with the sound of music.
I always appreciate the excellent customer service. The staff is very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Can’t say enough.
Friendly service. A wonderful local business.
Very nice selection.
Bought a beautiful piano paid cash … husband walked out needed money for kids paid piano trends to sell for me they refused to answer or send money I even paid for them to pick up in same town for 300. Now and then they refuse to respond to me
Worst place ever. Waist of time and money. I would not recommend this place. Stay away from this place.
12. Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store & Donation Center
Address: 380 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
Always a treat and a fun experience going to Sparrow’s nest. Very nice and helpful staff. Manager Alec is awesome. This is my favorite store.
Good selection of quality used items, always find new stuff Great prices. Helpful, super friendly staff.
I’ve been to several of their stores, CARY is the best.
Wonderful experience in all respects.
It was great
Very nice and clean store join their rewards too. Visit often, I found a brand new, very nice coat here. Its really worth visiting.
Love this place….very reasonable deals on quality items. A great place to frequent for hidden treasures.
Some items have no price tags.
It takes too long to wait for the women to confirm the price!
I couldn’t buy the things I wanted.
Clean and organized.. Great deals but I will not be returning due to customer service. I witnessed the cashier be extremely rude to another customer. The customer was trying to get a price on something in the case, she had a heavy polish accent, and the associated was very impatient and rude. She was very unprofessional yelling at the lady saying I do not understand you and waving her hands around like a mad women. I felt very bad for the older women .. No surprise a sale was lost. That is no way to speak or treat someone. All little patience would have gone a long way.. On top of it all she double charged me on 2 items. When I pointed it out she began to yell and tell me half the things where missing.. I couldn’t believe it! I was charged twice for two things and could clearly see it on the receipt! I literally walked to the dollar store next store to grab something to drink and that’s when I look at my receipt because it seemed high.. I was raised to respect my elders and being 7 months pregnant, I had to walk away because I was ready to freak out on this lady. I have never witnessed such nasty behavior especially coming from an elder women.. This WAS one of my favorite places to go but sadly I will no longer be spending $ here.
Rude and bad customer service!
13. Walgreens Pharmacy
Address: 500 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
I have used this Walgreens Pharmacy twice within the past month (my first time using this one), and I have had a great experience both times. I read these reviews and saw that they may be out of a lot of prescriptions, so I didn’t expect much when I was attempting to have a back-ordered prescription filled here, but it was still worth a shot. Not only did they have this in stock (woohoo), my visit was super fast and the attendant was pleasant both times. Happy to have this Walgreens!!
Sean, at Cary, IL Walgreens was super helpful and attentive in helping my dad by making sure he was getting his Prescription at the best price possible. His patience and attention was much appreciated.
Nicest Pharmacist and Pharmacy Techs. So kind and there’s hardly a wait. They all remember me and ask how I am. Go the extra mile to help!
Will not this location in the future. Twice I ordered photos and was never notified when they were finished despite the multiple electronic communications saying they would text when the order was complete. Tried to fill a prescription here and received no confirmation that they received it. When I tried to call I was put through an automated system, and they could not find my order based on my phone number. Tried calling again, and speaking to representative was on hold for 15 minutes of off and on hold music and ringing before they disconnected the call. I don’t know if they are understaffed or overwhelmed but clearly they’re having a hard time meeting the demands of their customers.
Rarely have Auto refill meds in stock. We need to call them to have meds ordered to refill prescription. Kind of defeats the auto-refill “service”. Also, they always seemed to be short staffed, on weekends especially.
Incompetent pharm staff. They gave me something other than what my provider asked for. I had to go back and be inconvenienced due to their lack of attention. I show up and explain it to them and the lady says bit it’s going to be well over $100. I’m…how is that any of their business and would I really live in this town if I couldn’t afford $100? No.
14. Moving N Grooving DJs
Address: 967 Mayfield St, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
Chris worked closely with us for our wedding reception and we were very pleased. The process was easy, Chris made himself available if we ever needed to talk or add songs or whatever. At the reception he was the consulate pro and handled everything with class and professionalism. Thanks for helping make our wedding so special.
They did a great job at my sisters wedding. Very professional and made her day much easier by helping in the process along the way before the big day.
Chris has been AWESOME to work with!! We have had many changes due to COVID . Chris has been so SUPER easy to work with . He understands crazy bridal planning and has called just to keep in touch and make sure things are on target. He came to our “pre wedding party” aka shower with the photo booth and the family and friends had SO MUCH FUN!!! Thank you so much see you next year!
I wanted to add to my initial review….Chris came to the wedding that we were FINALLY able to have. We did not have a “dance “ group. Chris was so good!!! He played great music and there was a fabulous ,happy vibe! We knew there was just a handful of dancers in the guests and they danced their little hearts out!! Thank you gor making Morgan and Zach’s day special.
15. Studio KAI Music Group
Address: 304 Lincoln Ave Studio Suite, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 , Cary , Illinois , United States
I am so thankful to have found such a great recording studio in my backyard. Such good equipment. Such good customer service. They put me at ease and helped me to do my best. I was on my way with good audio put away in no time!
I absolutely LOVE this place. I’ve already recorded about 15 songs and each one was perfect. I would highly recommend coming to waysound if you want to have quality songs. It’s not everyday that you get to work with such awesome people.
Waysound is a truly incredible place! Justin (owner/producer/engineer/guru) has helped me with every aspect of my musical life! Recording the music, shooting music videos, editing album art…. the list goes on. Waysound is one stop shopping for all of your professional audio/video needs. The price is right and Justin’s expertise makes every project run smoothly. I can’t say enough about Waysound!
17. Alexander PCs
Address: 720 Industrial Dr, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
I just purchased a computer and wanted to give a shout out to everyone that worked so hard to make an exceptional build! The price was very reasonable, the turn-around time was very good, and emails in between with various questions were answered quickly. Everything was built exactly as as described and I was able to use it immediately. I highly recommend Alexander Pcs and will definitely be using their services in the future!
Had the Alexander PC shipped, what an awesome experience, best computer I’ve ever owned ❤️ ❤️
Was looking at tons of company’s for a birthday present for my brother and this company stood out the most from everyone else, decided to go with Alexander pcs and im so glad we did by far the best quality for a pc you can get they build these and man are they beastly and you know everything is getting done right, down to there packing of the pc everything just has there special touch and it is all high quality. Not including there custmier service is top notch I had a issue with FedEx and this company went above and beyond for me I have already started recommending this company to all my friends and my buddy is about to make a purchase from this great company when I need anything pc related ill be back to Alexander PCs.
I received my PC from them last week and everything worked great out of the box. The build itself is top notch, cable work is superb, everything inside the case is a pleasure to look at it. Very clean work overall.
However, one of the screws in the back of the PC was snapped. Not a huge deal, but still a bit frustrating. That might’ve been more of a FedEx problem though, who knows.
Great pcs
PC did not function as intended, there were also some cosmetic issues. Staff and ownership refused to take accountability, instead preferring to argue with me and and make false and belittling statements about an unsatisfied customer.
terrible customer service didnt ship pc with all powersupply cables and they are way over priced . JUST BUILD YOUR OWN PC
If only I could give zero stars. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY. They use shotty parts and the “warranty” is false. They hide behind the manufacturer’s parts warranty. I caught them lying to me on multiple occasions and now I’m stuck with an overpriced, less-than-average PC. Unexperienced techs, and horrible customer service.
Update: See the response from the owner. A perfect example of what you should expect from Alexander PCs. No apologies. Shifted the blame onto the customer. Just a toxic environment from the top down.
18. McDonald’s
Address: 678 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL 60013 , Cary , Illinois , United States
Great service and food. We go here at least once a week.
Girls that worked the late shift very friendly and polite
Went through the drive thru for a mocha frappe
Generally nothing changes here same stuff over and over. Who ever runs this chain should be fired and get someone who’s creative enough to come up with breakfast stuff that’s like Wendy’s has in select locations. Adding bacon to burgers and fries McDonald’s thinks they’re like no one’s ever done this before. It’s pathetic there kitchen creative division should be fired being just plain stupid Oh boy maybe we’ll bring the mc rib back and everyone will think it’s new total goons. But hey it’s McDonald’s they still sell coffee
I placed an online order and was unable to get it picked up. Called the location and wished I hadn’t. The “customer service” person kept repeating the same thing over and over, and would not accept she was wrong. I gave her the order code, and she again repeated that she was unable to help me. All im saying is, DONT offer a service you cant provide, nor know how to use.
My 80 year old mother went there today to go through the drive thru and couldn’t get near the place. There was contruction
Everywhere so she decided to go in, not easy for her. Anyway, she orders and pays and lo and behold she gets home and she’s missing food from her order. This is just ridiculous!. She calls up and they want her to come up and get the rest of her order…unacceptable!!!!… you should deliver it to her! Your mistake not hers!
I am very disappointed!
It’s a McDonald. What do you expect.
19. Piano Social Directory
Address: 35 Berkshire Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 , Cary , Illinois , United States
