Kathy's Lakeside Inn

Lovely lake side outside area to watch the lake activity and chow down on a really good burger that has been cooked on a very old, no doubt well seasoned flattop grill that has cooked thousands of burgers over the years from the looks of it.
Don't look for fast service and the place has it's quirks for sure. Parking across the street. I believe it's cash only. 'Dive' written all over it!

I used to come here from time to time. When this place is slow, they make one of the finer burgers in the area and who doesn't enjoy a beer and a sandwich on the lake. No one I know.

That said this place is in some ways a throw back to the days of farming era Lake Zurich, when many diverse and unique characters inhabited the area. To be clear I like Lake Zurich but the folks running Kathy's Lakeside are genuinely dishonest people. The five or so times I went to Kathy's, they over charged for drinks just about every time.  If you like your booze like I do, they like to throw some extras on the tab once your buzzed. Happened every time so this is no mistake, this is will full deceit. The older greaser guy emanates ill will. And if they've been rude to this Kraut -Mc, just show up there with a brother. They will tell you they don't serve black folk. We informed "slick" that today, that attitude don't fly, particularly with us. Slick relented. We ate, chalked it up as a victory and acted like we put it past us but we couldn't. It sucked to experience that. That's a lot to put up with for a burger. So BE WARNED: I've never had a problem with their customers but I could see the proprietors attracting like minded individuals, and if your anything but creamy caucasian, while there you should remain aware of your surroundings. in short, an earthy bar/grill with good views, run by rustic lake county anachronisms, with just a hint of Silas Jayne on the vibe side of things..

Best homemade French fries and burgers  be patient it takes awhile but well worth it. Everything  is made from scratch.  Outside sitting in summer by a lake is relaxing. I give it 4
Best homemade French fries and burgers  be patient it takes awhile but well worth it. Everything  is made from scratch.  Outside sitting in summer by a lake is relaxing. I give it 4 Worki