Great selection, found a great ring for a great price. Would definitely recommend.
An excellent experience. Todd is a reasonable and down to earth person and i highly recommend checking out his store. The variety of items is next to none. Came in for a nintendo switch yet i wanted to leave with power tools, a gun, a guitar and a motorcycle jacket. Will be back soon. Worth the trip from chicago.
Great service and helpful people!!! Went in to sell some items I wasn’t sure were gold and got way more than I was expecting! Helpful, knowledgeable, and informative!
I enjoyed walking into this pawn shop. The gentlemen at the counter were very attentive. However, I came in looking for a keyboard of some kind and the one I was slightly interested had about 8 disfunctional keys. Though they had other options out of my price range. I feel as though they should be checking the quality of their product. Though the he brought down the price I couldn’t justify a $20 difference when it was not fully functional. As well as atleast 10 years old. Once again. Good tools, guitars looked nice, clean environment, nice gun collection.
Friendly staff with special efforts made in jewelry dept. and shooting apparel. Clean, airy and well lit with interesting products everywhere. Super reasonable prices. This place is worth stopping by.
Unprofessional staff and disrespectful attitude!
I called the store to see if they had something in. The owner couldn’t take the time to look for something on the shelf then laughed in my face would never recommend a business like this!
My hunt for a tech comes to an end after meeting Mike. The combination of his expertise, experience, and his prices will have me coming back for more work. And he’s a cool and nice guy to top it all off. All in all, great experience, rewired my guitar and did a set up with a quick turnaround!
Michael is a pro. He help rebuild my 1971 Fender Twin with professionalism and technical expertise. I always felt confident I could trust his advice. He treated my aged Amp like a vet would treat a puppy. He gave me advice to get my 1968 Rickenbacker 330 12 back in the game.
5. Music Source
Address: 33113 US-45, Grayslake, IL 60030 , Lake Villa , Illinois , United States
Very good place to go. Jason teaches my daughters and they have enjoyed the lessons . They have improved their level and thanks to Jason they love piano . Jason is professional, serious and an oustanding piano teacher. He really motivates students to learn.
Marie de shazer.
Always good experience very helpful
The teachers are superb!
Reviews show that they are open but I cannot seem to find the correct times they are open I tried stopping in on a Saturday around 3 website and google said they were open. But they weren’t too
Why would I come here to buy $21 Elixir Strings when I can get them for $10 on Amazon? Are these even elixirs? I am 2nd guessing because the seal was ripped and the bags are crinkled inside. I feel like I was ripped off here, do not come here for your strings maybe they are knowledgable, but definatley sketchy.
A week and a half later, I’m waiting on a repair that was supposed to take two days. They called on the day it was supposed to be done to say they just started working on it. Two days after that they called again to say it will be done in a week (or maybe less) due to a problem with the instrument that requires additional work. Today (a week later) they said it will be ready two weeks from the day I brought it in. While I can’t comment on the quality of the work because I still haven’t received it yet, I am disappointed with the service so far. I dislike dishonesty, excuses, and false promises. I can only hope that my instrument isn’t being butchered. I hope I’ll get it back and be able to add a positive update to this review. Unfortunately since they lied to me, I can’t trust them, so I’ll have to take it somewhere else to get it checked out after I get it back.
Update: I got the guitar back and had it checked out by a friend’s technician. He said it was in good shape, so I’ve decided to raise my rating by two stars. I won’t forget the bad communication and lack of transparency, so I don’t think I would bring an instrument here for repair a second time.
I bought two sets of acoustic guitar strings for around a $20 total and later received a $140 charge from the business. Bob said he would reach out to resolve the issue but has not yet after two weeks.
Store staff are incompetent. Ordered books and instruments accessories for me but instead of holding behind the counter they just put them on the shelf for others to buy. Waited two weeks and when I got there only one of the three things I ordered was available. There is a reason mom-and-pop shops like this are going out of business. They have no customer service. Added to which the staff were rude and had a lack of knowledge that was sad.
Was looking for a specific pair of drumsticks that I needed. I walked in and took a look at the selection they had, and they didn’t have what I needed. I asked a staff member if they could help me out and he helped me figure out what pair I needed. He happened to be the drum instructor. While trying to find the specific pair, my mother who was with me told me that he made her feel uncomfortable because of the way he acted towards her. When they “ordered” it for me and they said it’ll be here in a week.
One week later, I called to see if it had arrived. They said no. I stopped by the next day to see if it arrived and the same instructor said they’ll stop by tomorrow and pick it up for me. (From whatever warehouse they get their stuff from). The next day, guess what? THEY DIDN’T HAVE IT.
Unbelievable service. Waste of time and effort. I ended up going to A-Major Music in Gurnee. Trust me, it is worth the drive and they are MUCH more friendlier and helpful there.
6. Musicians Discount Store
Address: 27990 N Converse Rd ste a, Island Lake, IL 60042 , Lake Villa , Illinois , United States
Great store. Amazing guitar selection and knowledgeable staff.
Very helpful and they carry Idiotbox!
The staff is second to none. I would definitely buy from MDS again. The owner went out of his way to purchase a hard to find specialty item for me that was just what I was looking for. I can’t say enough about the service here.
Legitimately told you a price then followed it up with a cheaper price if “you take it home today”.
Horrible experience. They don’t care about their customers. First, took 4-5 business days to ship. Then product was defective but they said it was fine. Returned the product and had to fight to get a refund and then they charged me for original shipping which was free in the first place. Never again.
Seller has ghosted for several days when asked to refund. Instrument was sent off after I asked for refund due to instrument taking days to ship and when i saw it still did not ship (I ordered a different flute from different seller and I received that one fast-within a week) so I requested a refund. Well, the instrument was shipped AFTER requesting refund (meaning dont send it anymore just return money back to account). Instrument is now back in their hands after I asked seller to provide label (took days to get that label too). 3 days have passed. No communication, no flute, and no refund. Avoid this experience as it is not a pleasant one for me. One month fighting this horrible experience
Such a great little spot! I am glad I found it and I will definitely be back!
Very cute inside owners nice and they have these massive fritters highly recommend
Best place ever
Great coffee, great snacks, great people
Great place to meet friends. Wish they carried gluten free bakery options.
I like the concept of an art based coffee shop. And I believe the owner waited on me and made my coffee. She seems lovely.
But, I had a difficult time here because one of the regulars (they have their own coffee mugs in house- great idea) and her friend were so incredibly loud that I literally felt as if they were seated AT my table instead of two away.
When I arrived, they were louder than the THREE ladies at the table between us whose conversation I couldn’t hear at all.
Then someone’s mom came in and joined them for a few minutes. While she was there, she attempted to shush them – literally – into using indoor instead of sporting event voices to no avail.
Cute place, nice concept, too noisy with only 3 tables (6 people total) in the place.
We stumbled upon this adorable cafe, which apparently was preparing for the St. Paddy’s day parade, but didn’t close for another 20 minutes. I thought it was perfect timing, and we ordered 2 drinks, DESPITE the horrible attitude of the girl working the counter. She was not only rude, but literally took FOREVER to make the drinks. By the time we got our drinks and paid we wanted nothing more than to get out of there. It’s unfortunate because it looks to have a lot of potential. It just needs employees who don’t hate their lives and actually know what they’re doing.
Not really nice people working there. I prefer Something Sweet way more.
10. Mike’s Brass & Woodwind
Address: 3607 N Chapel Hill Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051 , Lake Villa , Illinois , United States
My daughter takes trombone lessons here and Mike is great with her
Honest, prompt service and advice on my clarinet. I appreciate Mike’s integrity.
Great service kind and professional they really great for guitar maintenance whenever one of my guitars needs a serious adjustments they always correct the issue and save me a lot of trouble for a low price
Alway great serive great store
Very helpful
From the moment I stepped foot into the store, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff at Mike’s Brass and Woodwind were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about music. Their dedication and expertise were evident in every interaction, making my experience truly memorable.
What sets Mike’s Brass and Woodwind apart from other stores is their commitment to personalized service. The staff took the time to understand my specific requirements and guided me in choosing the perfect instrument that matched my skill level and musical preferences. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made a world of difference in my decision-making process.
Furthermore, I was pleasantly surprised by the store’s dedication to ensuring the instruments are in top-notch condition. Each instrument was meticulously maintained and showcased its true potential. The store also provides a wide range of accessories and spare parts, ensuring that musicians have everything they need to enhance their playing experience.
The combination of a welcoming ambiance, a vast array of instruments, knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to excellence makes this store a treasure trove for music enthusiasts.
We went to fix, my trumpet, they didnt, they actually made it lead to a broken trumpet, now we need a new trumpet, and we dont know where to go!
11. The Deli Lama Store & Cafe
Address: 37041 IL-83, Lake Villa, IL 60046 , Lake Villa , Illinois , United States
they are simply the best..
super nice and clean.
the staff is awesome!!
the food is delicious
Good sandwich, gaming and booze.
Great place to grab a sandwich or something to drink more
The man behind the counter was not someone that seems to like people.
Mediocre
Great sandwiches, but the Owner needs an attitude adjustment. Don’t ask questions or you will get sarcastic answers. I guess he prefers you to go somewhere else but you can leave your money if you want.
12. McDonald’s
Address: 431 E Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046 , Lake Villa , Illinois , United States
Didnt give me Diabetes after 1 burger overall not bad at all not bad…
Great service and fast
Why they go cash only after midnight is beyond me. No other McDonald’s does this. We didn’t finish our order. And they guy told us to drive around. When I corrected the order. The guy inside blew a gasket. Other customers just drove off because either they did not have cash or not want to pay with it. I have driven off myself before when they pull that.
Everyone knows McDonald’s it’s consistent you walk in you know what you’re going to get and the service good enough
Nice fast breakfast on my way to work
Let’s start with missing half my order and being rushed in the drive thru line when there was ZERO cars behind us. Then REYNA decided to get attitudes and yell back and me telling me to work back there and see if I could handle it. They literally disrespected me and had a conversation in Spanish not realizing I spoke Spanish. Reyna was the rudest then tried blaming the wrong order on some innocent older lady who didn’t mess up. Reyna did.
Sloooooowwww
My son ordered his food and I wanted a 1/4 pounder with cheese and it was terrible, the burger was old and all the pickles were piled on top of each otherinstead of spread around and it was cold and my husband got a Carmel sundae and it was half melted and not full at all, and they want $15/hr. Earn your wage.
13. Fabry Inc
Address: 212 Depot St Ste D, Antioch, IL 60002 , Lake Villa , Illinois , United States
I had contacted this company several times with no response. When I finally got through, I was told that I’d get a call back within a week. It’s been about a month and still have not heard back. If a company won’t call back to potential customers, then that says a lot about their business model and priorities. It is a shame because many people had given high praises to this company and recommended them.
I do not recommend if you’re looking for a professional company to work with.
Went in yesterday to check out some guitars.Very comfortable and cool atmosphere. Nick greeted me and took the time to go over different options (Electric Guitars) comparing the brands and different styles.
I finally found the one I liked most that was within my budget and with great sound. Nick was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the products. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for lessons or purchasing music accessories
I will be back and thanks again Nick for all the help!
Amazing!! Love it here!!! ☺️
This place is old school Rock and Roll. They have everything you’d want musically and the atmosphere is really cool. From old rock posters to vinyl this place is very remenicent of places I remember that are just not around anymore. They have lessons, new stuff, old stuff, and a great vibe.
Friendly people
Music store with a nice selection of instruments. Some vinyl and CDs too, although it has very few, if any, hidden treasures. 2 stars removed because the one employee and 2 of the customers were not wearing masks when I visited. I would have spent more time and money here if they were. Stay safe, everyone.
I was very dissatisfied with this location as they don’t offer any instruments that would allow the user to produce the sounds of Echolocation
Miss Millie is amazing with children! She engages children of all ages through stories, music and dance. Millie exudes such joy and passion through her craft, and is phenomenal at what she does.
Miss Millie is the most engaging and captivating children’s performer. We stumbled upon her musical storytime many years ago. And we were instantly hooked. The way she incorporates storytime and music is truly like no other. We loved her so much we hired her to perform for the Mommy and Me group I was in. My kids are now school aged and I miss how often we used to go see her perform. If you have a chance to see her or hire her, you are in for a real treat. She is the best!!!
