Algonquin
Cattleman's Burger And Brew

Cattleman's Burger And Brew

205 S Main St, Algonquin I-60102-2669, United States

Cafés • Grill • Burgers • Barbecue


"I’ve lived in “Old Algonquin” for 4+ years and have always considered this place a neighborhood institution.The appetizers were always delicious. The cheese curds calamari were always my favorite.For dinner, I always would go with the Patty Melt, substitute tater tots. It was always extremely filling, cooked perfectly medium-rare, and the bread toasted and crisp.We always enjoyed dining outside on a gorgeous day in “Old” Downtown Algonquin.The winter came and went. We recently ordered delivery as the weather was terrible and it wasn’t walkable. I live in the apartments within view. You can easily walk it on a nice day.My father and I both ordered the patty melt with tater tots. I’ve never been so disappointed in my life. Something has changed in a big, bad way here.The food isn’t the same. The patty melt was one big lump of dry, overcooked ground beef. They refused to allow me to order it medium or medium rare. It was cooked well done to a crisp.The bread was extremely soggy and the tater tots were WAY over cooked. Our dinners went into the garbage.We also got curds and the calamari. The calamari clearly changed. It’s tough and just terrible.There were rumors the business was sold. I can’t vouch for that. I can tell you something has changed. The food is terrible. Reviews are beginning to slide in a bad direction.If it was sold, I’d suggest the new owner return to what we know and love. Otherwise, you will not last here.I may give it another try down the road. However, for now food is too expensive to throw away.I truly hope they return to what I and others are used to.Parking: Paid Parking Lot on Front Street next to Texan BBQ.Free Street Parking Along the Downtown Algonquin area."