The Village Squire

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The Village Squire is a family-owned, English pub-style casual dining restaurant group in Illinois offering American and Greek-inspired comfort food, drinks, and live entertainment.

West Dundee, Illinois, United States
villagesquire.com
Owned by Karas Restaurant Group

About The Village Squire

The Village Squire is a family-owned chain of English pub-style restaurants serving the Fox Valley and northwest suburban Chicago area since 1974. Founded by the Karas family, the brand offers cozy, medieval pub-inspired interiors, full bars, and menus featuring American comfort food with Greek influences—think steaks, ribs, burgers, prime rib, saganaki, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and seafood. Locations include Crystal Lake, West Dundee, McHenry, South Elgin, Woodstock, and Campton Hills, all operated under the Karas Restaurant Group umbrella.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/about?utm_source=openai))

A charge reading “TST THE VILLAGE Crystal Lake IL” on your statement is very likely from The Village Squire’s Crystal Lake location at 4818 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, Illinois, processed via the Toast (TST*) point-of-sale system. This charge typically represents in-restaurant dining, bar purchases, takeout, or online orders placed through their ordering system. Depending on your bank, you might see separate preauthorization and final charges for the same visit, especially for bar tabs or larger group checks.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/locations?utm_source=openai))

If you have questions about a charge, start by checking your email and text messages for order confirmations or receipts from The Village Squire, especially those referencing the Crystal Lake location. You can also confirm dates and amounts by comparing them to when you dined there or attended an event. For further help, contact the Crystal Lake restaurant directly via the phone or email listed on the Village Squire website, or use the contact details on villagesquire.com for general inquiries. When calling, have the transaction date, exact amount, and last four digits of the card ready; the staff or manager can look up your check, explain the total (including tip and tax), and, if warranted, initiate adjustments or refunds.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/locations?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to The Village Squire.

  1. TST THE VILLAGE Crystal Lake IL 27918217

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “TST THE VILLAGE Crystal Lake IL” instead of “The Village Squire”?

The “TST” prefix indicates Toast, the point-of-sale system used to process your card, and some banks truncate the merchant name to "THE VILLAGE." In this case, the charge is from The Village Squire’s Crystal Lake location, which appears in Toast’s descriptor along with the city and state.

What types of purchases typically generate a charge from The Village Squire Crystal Lake?

Most charges come from in-person dining, bar tabs, or carryout orders placed at the Crystal Lake restaurant. You might also see charges for group events or parties held in their dining areas if you hosted or attended a function there.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/locations?utm_source=openai))

Can The Village Squire place temporary holds or show duplicate pending charges on my card?

Yes. Like many restaurants and bars, The Village Squire’s payment system may place a temporary authorization hold when you open a tab or when your server first runs your card. Your bank may briefly show both the initial authorization and the final, tip-adjusted amount; the authorization should fall off automatically after your bank’s pending period.

How can I get a copy of my receipt for a Village Squire Crystal Lake charge?

Contact the Crystal Lake location using the phone or email listed under that location at villagesquire.com and provide the transaction date, approximate time, amount, and last four digits of your card. Staff can usually locate your check in their Toast POS system and email or print a copy for you.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/locations?utm_source=openai))

How do I dispute or request a refund for a charge from The Village Squire?

First, call or email the specific location (for this descriptor, Crystal Lake) and ask to speak with a manager. Explain the issue—such as an incorrect amount, double charge, or item you did not receive—and provide your receipt or card details for lookup. If the restaurant confirms an error, they can issue a refund or adjustment via Toast; if you cannot resolve it with them, you may then contact your bank to initiate a dispute.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/about?utm_source=openai))

Does The Village Squire offer online ordering or takeout, and would those look different on my statement?

Yes. The Village Squire offers online ordering for pickup through its website and often uses the same Toast processing system, so online and in-person purchases from Crystal Lake will appear similarly, typically as a Toast (TST) descriptor followed by “THE VILLAGE” and “Crystal Lake IL.”([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/?utm_source=openai))

Are there recurring or subscription-style charges from The Village Squire?

No. The Village Squire operates as a traditional restaurant and bar; charges are generally one-time transactions tied to individual visits or events. If you’re seeing recurring charges you don’t recognize, review your dining history and then contact the restaurant and your bank to investigate.

What contact information should I use if I’m unsure whether this Village Squire charge is legitimate?

Start with the Crystal Lake location’s phone number or email listed on the locations page at villagesquire.com and ask them to look up the transaction. You can also use the general contact email, info@villagesquire.com, if you’re unsure which location is involved. Provide your statement descriptor, date, time window, amount, and last four digits of the card so they can confirm whether the charge came from their restaurant.([villagesquire.com](https://villagesquire.com/?utm_source=openai))

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