Outstanding first visit! Food awesome Service excellent. Our waitress was busy but took great care of our table! read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Guess!!?? But so good!!! - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Had a family dinner here. Food was served promptly and portions were plentiful especially the tuna salad. Our waitress made sure our beverages were replenished. We each had a different choice of beers. No complaints there!! Ambiance was pleasant but you couldn't help the noise level. It was Friday nite. read more

The beer and service is excellent. Their food looked good, but I didn't have any on this visit as I had eaten prior. They had a ginormous pretzel that I would try next time but only with a party of 6 or more, it was huge. I was a bit confused by the ambiance / decor. It looks like it might have been another restaurant before? Maybe not? But the chandelier and some of the other light fixtures didn't feel to fit the space. They had tvs with various games but they were up out of the way so to speak (Which is not a bad thing per se) but I'd you go to watch a game if might be hard to watch eve from the bar. Overall I enjoyed my beer and would come back. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - the outside of the building - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Okay brewery and food. Sat outside and a downfall was that none of the waitresses knew how to turn the outdoor fans on and it was so humid and hot which I thought was weird. We had to ask 3 different times and they just acted like it was a ridiculous ask. Service is lacking to be honest. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Ended up here twice in 1 day - once for a couple beers and a light lunch with the lady and then came back later with the rest of the family when our first choice for dinner in the area just got way too busy. By chance, some sharp manager-type realized that a large party cancelation they received meant that they could actually accommodate our 14-top group on extremely short notice. And although nothing on the menu stands out as an 'epic can't-miss' dish (or beer), just about everything we had was tasty and well prepared, the kids menu helped immensely, and the adults were all quite happy with the plethora of solid, true-to-style beer selections! NThe place has a nice upscale atmosphere with plenty of open air, a huge center island bar, extremely clean and modern restrooms, a real nice patio (despite the oppressive heat it was shaded enough to be useful to several patrons), and the extensive beer/drink and food menus. Like everything in Oakbrook, it's a touch pricey, but worth a date night visit and/or worth checking off a list of breweries to visit. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Bar area - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Alter does a great job with craft beer and food! We enjoy the large bar and seating area on every visit, and always leave happy with our experience at Alter! I came for the beer and came back for the food. One of the best kitchens in craft beer not only in Chicago but I would say in the country. The service at the bar is always great, and there is a wide range of beers for everyone to try! The shrimp app does it for me every time. That with an ALTERior Motive and I'm good to go. Great spot for large parties! read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Bar - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

All of our dishes we perfect. Huge burger, asked to have it done medium well, and it was exactly that. Salmon BLT salad was large, and delicious, and the salmon was tender, perfect. Ordered walleye fish and chips, but then the told me they were out of the walleye. Switched to the Alter Burger. While in the middle of eating my burger, the comped me 3 crab patty sliders. That was nice, too much to eat so we brought the crab patty sliders home for leftovers. read more

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We celebrated my girlfriends birthday with her pick to try Alter Brewing company in Oak Brook and it was wonderful! I loved everything about it. The beers flight was delicious and we get to try different ones. We started with a vegan quesadilla and I can't believe how delicious it tasted! You can't even tell it was vegan! The cheese melts in your mouth and that was my favorite dish of the evening! My girlfriend ordered their branzino fish and she said that was delicious and I got the ahi tuna tostadas and mine was also great. And we ended with a chocolate cake for her birthday. Can't celebrate a birthday without cake! Ambiance was nice but make sure you make reservations because they were BUSY which is a good thing. I would definitely go back again! read more

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I enjoyed this location more than the other. We stopped here after Fogo, which is right next door. Didn't have to move and find a new parking spot (which was a cluster). This location is fairly new and it was very busy! Seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves. We didn't eat, just sat at the bar and got a flight of beer. They didn't have a sour beer, but did have some nice IPAs, and I'm not a big IPA drinker. Restaurant/brewery was clean and had a slight fine dining feel. The bartenders were nice, friendly, and quick. The bar was clean and organized. The flight was reasonable at $11. I liked the Hell Hazed Over and Heavy Squeeze. For a large brewery, I thought it was odd they had 4-5 tvs, but they were oddly positioned, not really visible to everyone at the bar. read more

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This new Alter Brewing location was a pleasure to see and visit.  It's a big, open, colorful, and airy space, and it can get quite vibrant and boisterous as I found particularly in the 5 - 6pm after-work chillax time period.  My 'ol colleagues and I had our quarterly catchup here and I'd rate it a 3.51 star outing rounded up to 4, held back mainly by the high prices for everything here. We all had burger and beer dinners, a tried and true brewpub recipe.  I had their pub burger and a side house salad for $21 ($2 adder for the salad instead of fries).  My two dinner mates both had their Alter burger with fries for $17.  My burger was good sized and good tasting and the pretzel bun was really needed as it was juicy and greasy and the messiest burger I've had in quite a while. The colleagues enjoyed their dinners but were jealous of my pretzel bun, but they also had a slightly cheaper burger.  All told, I'd rather not have such a messy burger given a choice, but it was otherwise tasty and satisfying. The beers were quite nice, about 4 stars good overall, and I stuck to my favorite IPA regimen and had 3 of them: - 13 oz Ambigram hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV, $9 - 16 oz Tom THanks IPA, 5.5% ABV, $8 - 16 oz Farm Snacks IPA, 7.0% ABV, $8 They don't list their pour volumes on the beer menu, and I didn't appreciate that, but do show them at the end on your bill. It was quite pricey in any case on the beers.  None of them were "wow" IPA's and they tended towards the lower hoppiness side, but I enjoyed them all, with Ambigram best and Farm Snacks least, but everyone has their own favorite profile anyway.  The colleagues pretty much had a similar lineup with one subbing in an Alterado Mexican-style lager (5.0% ABV) and another subbing in a Swedda Wedda oatmeal stout (7.5% ABV). Overall, a nice, contemporary, spacious, and vibrant brewpub, and I wouldn't mind revisiting but given the competition it's too pricey to be a regular stop for us.  I'm sure their new building and a prime business location contribute to their cost structure. Chris was our server and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I also noticed that the crowd peaked in the 5 - 6pm period, and maybe 1/3 of the crowd left as prime dinner time occurred, so it's a particularly popular happy hour venue for various and largish work groups in this prime commercial Oakbrook area.  They also have brewpubs in Downers Grove (but no kitchen there) and St Charles. read more

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Came after work on a Tuesday night and was pleased to see it lively! Everyone looked happy, good ambiance! Ordered the sausage rigatoni and it was delicious! If you're there and they have the Bibble Bobble, go for it!!! Ashley served us and was also the bartender for the night, amazing I love her, she's great! Whole thing was amazing! read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Perfect place to do Girls Night Out to celebrate a birthday. Modern rustic look design with a large bar area. Parking can be a little crazy because the lot is shared with Fogo De Chao. The staff was super nice and tentative. Always came back to check on how we were doing. We started the evening with flights of beer. Their in house brew was were good. The Alto Porto was probably my favorite. For an app, we did the vegan quesadilla. So fresh and delicious. For our entree, my girlfriend ordered an app for her main course. She did the tuna tostada. The pineapple on the tostado was so good, the sweetness was a perfect pairing. I had the branzino. The fish was hearty, but a little fishy. The taste overall was not bad. The side of Brussels sprouts was nicely charred and the sweet potatoes compliment the fish. Since it was my birthday, we had a chocolate cake. It was not overly sweet and with the drizzle of caramel and a dollop of whipped cream. It was perfect! read more

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Went for appetizers and couple of beers. Food was terrible and my wife had her wallet stolen. Management was of no help. Thousands of dollars were immediately charged at retailers in the mall. Quite a cottage industry. Stay away at all cost. read more

Fantastic patty melt! Very big servings, I split it halfway and it was perfect. Sat outside and it was beautiful out, quiet and pretty. Inside is a bit loud but depends on your vibe and if you have kids. Would recommend outside for kids. They also have a bar and sports games on. Drinks were good as well. Olivia was our server and she was fantastic! Very kind very attentive even though it was really busy. The whole staff was very kind. Absolutely loved it and would be back often if I were local. It is pretty pricey. But if splitting, it's reasonably priced for the portion. read more

Had lunch other day....walking in found the decor very impressive / modern / lots of windows....LARGE BOOTHS.!! I ordered BUFFALO CHICKEN FLAT BREAD.....the chicken was nice crunchy which I enjoyed. The sauce had nice with a hot kick to it. I had a juice... My friend ordered BLACKENED COD SANDWICH...she said was cooked perfectly as yummy. She had beer but can't recall name. On server was very attentive ...checking on our needs from time to time. Wish knew his name ? I will return when out West burbs. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - FLAT BREAD BUFFALO CHICKEN - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Beer was ok, there were plenty to choose from. The place was crowded for a Saturday afternoon which was great to see. A few parties in the dining area made it super noisy. The service was slow but once we had the attention of the bartender, she was friendly and helpful. They're more than likely short staffed which seems to happen in so many places these days. I didn't try the food so I can't comment on that. If you're in the area stop in and try one, it might be your kind of brew. read more

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Its a great place, the staff is friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and their prices are fair.

It is such a large space and well-decorated. We were seated right away, so that was good. I had wished for a bit more variety in their beer selection, but actually really enjoyed the Alto Porto (American Porter). My husband got a flight - a couple were good, a couple were just okay. The pretzel is GIANT! I'd recommend getting it if you're with a group. It's so fluffy on the inside. I love that there's a variety of mustards and dips. For my entree, I got the Bang Bang Chicken. I was between getting this or the Pork Schnitzel Sandwich, so I'll have to get that one the next time I'm in the area. The flavors in the Bang Bang Chicken sandwich were great. I also really enjoyed the fries that came with it. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Pretzel - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Awesome experience thanks a million, we always enjoy this local place as one of our go to places for any event or party.

Absolutely love this place. It was so much fun. People here are wonderful. The food and service were great!! My Cosmo was so good. Ambience was amazing and fun. It's a bar it's gonna be loud. It's gonna be fun. It's gonna be great. read more

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Good food and deals. Nice vibe on the inside with a lot of TVs. Not the fastest service read more

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Maddie was awesome! Fish and chips were a delight! Center line was bomb as heck! I would recommend this location

Better with big screen TVs around the bar! Great service by a sweet bartender and tried the panzanella salad soooo good!

Tried farmhouse burger with sweet potato fries, pepperoni flat bread, jalapeño cheese curds and lobster cake. On a not so busy Wednesday evening, service was slow. Place was upbeat and roomy. Food was nothing spectacular but please, at all cost, avoid the lobster cake. It was literally size of a quarter, was fishy and not worth your time. Sweet potato fries were amazing and the hot honey on flatbread was a nice touch. They forgot the cheese curds so we had it for dessert. Wasn't impressive at all though. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Flatbread, farmhouse burger, lobster cake - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Excellent menu and service from Maddie! She was great helping us with food choices and drink options . Everything was great

Apps at the bar. Great food. Tommy service was top notch. Will return again for dinner. Nice beer menu too.

Ordered a salad to go. Wait time was excellent but the salad itself definitely not worth $20! No dressing, no bread to go with it....I received 3 pockets of ketchup instead? Disappointed. read more

Second visit, Great food & good beer. I was amazed how delicious & hearty the salads are. Service is always great. The decor is very nice. Will definitely continue to patronize them! read more

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Great fresh beer, great food and atmosphere. Try it out you won't be disappointed. Love the Hopular Kid beer, cool beer name too.

Love this place Nashville chicken sandwich was great. Service was friendly Nice ambiance read more

First time at Alter and me and my friend had a great experience- Food is great! I recommend the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. Their house made fries and chips are chefs kiss. The ambiance in Alter is awesome. Lots of games going on (happy hour every weekday from 3pm-5pm which means $5 draft beer! That drew us into Alter) with a huge TV screen and many others around the restaurant. Service was fast and reliable. Our beers came quick and cold and our food came out hot and fresh! Claire was our server and she did a great job! read more

We only were in the private party room so I can't comment on the main area. However, the party room was nice - spacious and nice windows. Setup was good - all of the food was off to the side in a nice area and properly heated throughout. Staff was quick to serve us, so no issues with service and food was delicious. Sliders and small chicken sandwiches - crowd pleasers! The large pretzel was a nice touch but with kids, it's hard to get away with a non mangled piece of pretzel - tasty though. Beers were good - nice variety for those who want different types of beers and I assume they have other options for non beer drinkers. Relatively easy parking - and easy to find unless you accidentally end up in the main mall parking lot. read more

I would go back for just the pretzel alone! I brought my family (4 people) to this spot and we got the pretzel and brisket nachos. Half of us didn't order food because we were full after the appetizers. Service was good and didn't take long for drinks or food to come out. The vibe is so fun and is a good spot to meet friends or watch a game. I unfortunately don't drink beer so I can't speak to the beverages. I'll be back! read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Pretzel - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

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Alter brewing is right by Oak Brook mall and off the highway, making it a convenient spot to stop in at. The decor is modern, and the place is clean. I went for lunch on a Friday afternoon, and they weren't super busy but picked up as the afternoon continued. They have a good variety of beers--my favorite is the heavy squeeze which is a lemony beer, similar to summer shandy but much better in my opinion. For food, I got the vegan black bean torta and fries. It was good, but did not wow me. I'd get something else next time, although there was nothing that was wrong with it. The bartender was attentive and seemed to enjoy being there. read more

Chelle was Amazing! This was our first time visiting Alter. We're celebrating the holidays with our office team. She greeted us, seated us, offered drinks & apps and was our server. At the same time, she was assisting other tables as well. Great attitude and service. All the food was good too! Large portions. Chelle made our first visit to Alter a great one. Thank You! read more

Came here on a Tuesday night with a friend. We made reservations just in case. We were seated immediately. Service was great. We were immediately asked for our drink order and then for our food order. Food arrived quick! I ordered the boneless ribs. So good! Eating them as leftovers later was great as well haha. My friend got the bang bang chicken sandwich with chips and said wasn't too spicy - so if you're scared to order thinking it may be too spicy you're in luck! As for the beer, we both got the Swedda Wedda - seasonal oatmeal stout. Was my kinda stout in that it wasn't too sweet and didn't have too much of a coffee taste. Was just right. Want to go back and get it again before it's gone! As for the atmosphere, I loved it. I read one review saying was too sterile. I thought was exactly what I would expect for a brewery with a kitchen. Gave you that brewery feel. I also really liked the decor. Didn't get many pics as I saw others pretty much covered it. Only negative was trying to get in the parking lot. However that's normal for that area. Gibson's lot is similar. I had to drive around the building twice before I noticed th correct turn to make to pull in lot. Plenty of parking for a Tues but can see it filling up and perhaps wanting to use the valet on a weekend. I don't know. Just something to consider when coming here. Other than that am a fan! Great addition to the OB area. read more

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Beautiful space and good staff. This is a place to see & be seen. Let me state for the record; I'm not Alter's target customer. I'm not young, wealthy, or a hop lover. They do have a full bar. Not an IPA guy - too bitter and hoppy. I'm also looking for a wing or any appetizer under $15. I'm also not paying $20 for a hamburger. I want to love Alter. Please give me a beer I enjoy and a sandwich I can afford. Thanks read more

We have been so excited to come here. We actually came by when it was still under construction and sadly it was not open yet. They say it's been open about a month now. We are eating a Smashburger and having the Alterior Motive brew. We really like this place. Beautiful space and great food. Shout out to Robert for his friendly service, and educating us on all things with this brewery (there are mutiple locations nearby). read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

We visited with 13 people for my husbands 35th birthday. We had a wonderful time. Our service was good, everything kept moving. Appetizers came out quickly. We had two people serving our group. Food was delicious. Overall two thumbs up from us. They saved the cake in back for us and brought it out for dessert and candles. We had a great time and will return! The manager Adam was great answering any questions we had prior to the event. Very happy with everything we encountered from pre conversations to arriving 30 minutes early to being served throughout the night. Great job Alter! read more

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Great experience here on a rainy cold Chicago Friday night. Enjoyed some house chip brisket nachos and drinks. Our server was super. The gift shop was above and beyond what you might find at the average brew pub. read more

Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Brewpubs Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois