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    93 Octane

    4.6 (30 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    a restaurant with tables and chairs
    Liz K.

    A gas station microbrewery that has more than beer to offer. Better than bar food sliders were a treat. The beer menu is vast and if you get the chance, try the Clown Car cream ale. There's a newer addition that gives more space for seating which is a bonus. Otherwise, you might have to wait. The service is great on a night that isn't busy. While you're there, check out the liquor store that's connected. You can find high end beer, wine and distilled spirits.

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    Wow. Such a nice surprise! The reviews led us here and the food will bring us back. This is a hidden gem of brewery with an amazing list of brews! The burgers are delicious and the fresh made onion rings are huge! We sat the bar and had the nicest chat with the bar tender- Christine. She made us feel local and poured great drinks.

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    Jackie M.

    93 Octane has some mighty good brews - there are few places that I enjoy 90%, maybe even 93% of their list! Part of the St. Charles Brewery challenge, we made our first stop here at 93 Octane. It's located on a strip mall that has a liquor store and restaurant all interconnected. You can order food from the Urban Counter. The food looked really good and priced really well, so don't hesitate to come hungry. There's an outside area where you might find a band playing. It was really hot that day, so we opted to sit inside. Some of the outstanding and unique selection is the Mystery Machine sours. It's sort of like a beer-cocktail. Surprising standouts were the tea flavored ones - Earl Grey, Moroccan Mint and Chamomile, very tasty, otherwise the Orange Habenero was really nicely balanced - good sweet citrus and a spicy finish. There was a chocolate porter which is quite light at under 5% ABV was easy to drink, similar to an adult Yoohoo. Honestly, they were all good and they offer flights, so the fun is trying as many as you can. After (almost) completing the St. Charles brewery challenge, this is my favorite out of the 6.

    Loaded Tots
    Amy O.

    Very friendly, great atmosphere, and nice place. Surprisingly large and diverse food menu. Good weekly specials. Variety of beer styles and flavors.

    Hugger Orange Whip
    Steve A.

    A very small ass brewery. It actually is attached to a convenience store in St. Charles. 93 Octane feels more like a local hangout for a few friends rather than a place others come to visit. Even so you can come and check it out. There's a restaurant attached so you can order food from there. Came in after going next to here to get gas. It's attached to a restaurant and convenience store, all of which appear to be owned by the same owner. This is a really small place, and there's only a few seats at the bar along with a couple tables. It hardly ever gets a big crowd, meaning this usually isn't a problem. The beer I had first was the Hugger Orange Whip. It's $6 for most pints. This one is described as hoppy sweet. It only has a slight orange flavor. This is okay. Good place for a beer. If hungry you can order food from the restaurant next to it. The food there mostly is meaty stuff.

    Autoblonde
    Eric E.

    93 Octane had been on my to-visit list for some time, so I was glad to finally get in here with a friend last night. The brewery is on the smaller side with some indoor tables, a smaller bar and some outside seating. This place will fill up fast once it's too cold to sit outside. There's also an attached liquor store that vends a full gamut of beer (a wide variety, not just theirs) and hard alcohol. Their stock is very impressive, especially the whiskey aisle. At the brewery they had about 8 crafts on tap and a guest craft -Burn Out - a co-lab with Brother Chimp, which I'd had over at their brewery. The first one I tried was the Autoblonde - a lighter, clean feeling beer with a lower ABV. I'd say it was above average, a nice started beer. One lightweight is all I can stand so I went with a Turbo Coffee Porter next. I'm a dark beer fan and this one was spot on. Not too heavy at 7% with a spot-on chocolatey-coffee flavor background. I would have had a few if I stayed longer. Forgot to mention, I had a sample of the 10W-30 Stout when I arrived. Also a winner. It has a similar taste to the Turbo Coffee, but more balanced out, and without the sharper notes. 93 has a food menu that's brought in by the connected restaurant on the other side of the liquor store. The menu includes a good deal of Americana choices..nothing fancy. They gave a good vibe here, good crafts, and friendly service. Great visit, I'll be back. Cheers!

    Turbo porter

    Best food and drinks in all the US Place is clean and the staff are super helpful We need more places like this

    Tom S.

    First visit, beer only (they offer food but I didn't have any) I've had some of their beer at other venues so I wanted to try the source. The taproom is small but there is an outdoor, covered area adjacent that more than doubles the indoor seating. There are heaters so the space can probably be used (near) year-round. Very clean and appears to be relatively new. Friendly bartender which is always a plus. Would recommend. Minor nit that they may have no control over. I tend to ride my bike to various breweries like I did here. There was no apparent bike rack or recommend place to leave them. I'm OK leaving my bike along the rail but if a large group rode in, there maybe an issue. Edit: I forgot to mention, the patio playlist is outstanding. I'm also 61 years old and they have been playing Bowie, Styx, Doobies, all the faves from back in the day.

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    Great service, love the options for beers and service was spot on. Highly recommend the Clutch beer and sweet potato fries!!

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    Wells is top notch, beer and food are better. Lol no he will give you entertainment and suddenly you're late.

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    Good beer choices. $12 - 4 flight. Covered outside area. Clean. Nice employees. Great experience.

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    Food is very good. The people who work here are nice. Looks good inside the store. Definitely recommended

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    Love this place. Good food and good beer. Great atmosphere! Sit back and relax! At the top of my list.

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    Great lil spot. Outdoor patio is great to bring your dog. Love their flights. Food was delicious.

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    Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Overlooking the Fox River

    Sturdy Shelter Brewing

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    Visiting friends and we decided to go out brewery hopping in the Aurora & Batavia areas. So glad…read morethat brought us to Sturdy Shelter Brewing. There was a good size crowd there which added to the experience because everyone was enjoying their delicious beers and it was great meeting people. It felt like a community gathering place. It's a big place so it can handle a lot of people without it feeling overly crowded. There was live music on the upstairs level that everyone was enjoying. The beers were fantastic. It's a challenge to decide what beer you want because there is a lot of delicious options. I went with the ESB because it's a great style of beer you can't often find. Others in our group recommend their Hazy IPA. Easily a 5 star rating. Make sure to visit this amazing brewery in Batavia. Russ & Jan Livonia, MI

    Checked out this newer brewery in Batavia. It has a lot of room inside, but even that isn't enough…read morefor the large groups, and parties. Sturdy Shelter has a pretty good variety. A good amount of choices, whether it's light or a strong one that will kick ass. They also have a food menu, with basics such as pretzels and snacks. For the most part it's good. It's located in an old building downtown that has a couple levels. The upstairs is often used for private events like parties. If it's not available then it's hard to get a seat anywhere. The seats at the bar fill up, and there's only a few tables. It's about $7 a pint. There's a few of the more stronger ones that cost more though. Best one we had the last time was the 3 Amigos Imperial Stout. Full bodied and thick as a brick too. There's notes of ancho chilis, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Also got something to eat. It's $8 for the Bavarian Pretzel. Helps to absorb the alcohol. They also have chips and salsa among the food options. Got to add it to the list of breweries that seem to be everywhere in this city. It's located on Shumway Avenue in a historic old building full of history. This is a popular place to have private events or whatever.

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Trader Joe's Cauliflower

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen

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    My family and I visited Alter during Scarecrow Fest this year, so it was understandably very busy…read more We ended up waiting about thirty minutes for a table. Thankfully, we were able to sit outside while we waited and listen to the live band, which made the wait much more enjoyable. I am not sure how crowded it gets on a typical weekend, but during the fest, it was definitely packed. When we were finally seated, we were placed in our own small section of the restaurant with no other tables around us. That was interesting because we had waited so long for a table, yet no one else was seated in that area the entire time we were there. Staff picked up after we were seated, so it was frustrating to see empty tables while the wait continued. Our waiter, however, was very friendly and attentive, which helped balance out the experience. For lunch, I ordered the Truffalo Hot Chicken Sandwich ($18.99) with fries, and it was excellent. The chicken breast was huge, crispy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat, and the truffle buffalo flavor really stood out. My husband ordered the Alter Caesar Salad ($18.99), but he said it was nothing special and should not have been that expensive. There really isn't that much to the salad, and the chicken wasn't even seasoned or grilled. I tried it, and it tasted like the chicken in those grab-and-go grocery store pre-made salads. Very disappointing for the price. Overall, despite the long wait due to the fest crowds, the chicken sandwich and service made the visit worthwhile. I would definitely return, especially on a less busy day to get a better feel for the normal dining experience, but I do not recommend the Caesar salad.

    Solid brewery /taproom option! Great rotation of beer and the food was good. Our first brewery in…read morethis area so excited to try others and see how this one stacks up. Will be back in the summer and sit in their outdoor area on the river.

    93 Octane - breweries - Updated May 2026

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