Happy New Year 2026! My first review of this year. Cheers!…read more Church Street is a spacious, but intimate feeling brewery with a relaxed vibe, tucked away in an Industrial area of Itasca. The on-site parking lot is quite small, but other business lots and street parking is available nearby, especially during events. I tried a sample of their light pilsner and purchased a 12 ounce prickly pear sour. It had a unique flavor to it and wasn't too tart or sour, as I find some to be. I would like to return and try the cranberry sour and German, dry pilsner. Perhaps after "Dry January!" (Hello Mocktails). I did not order any food but I do plan to return and would like to try some of their menu items. I enjoyed sitting at the bar with others and our server was delightful. I have also had their wheat beers which are tasty. Inside the brewery there is a cozy feel and the singing cook in the kitchen was fun to listen to, as he had a nice voice. Check out their fun fan merch for sale too. Happy "Brew Year" all!

I have been here a handful of times. I could have sworn I have written a review, but here we are!…read more Located in an industrial area, they have a decent amount of parking. Since my earlier visits to this establishment, they now have food available for purchase. (I didn't try, but decent size menu). I also remember they having a heavy lager and ipa selection. (Ipas are great!). Now, they also offer a handful of sours too! I find it funny they call their hard seltzers holy water. They also offer hard lemonade and hard ice tea. Props for the variety! Friendly service, check em out!

I have never heard of Fox & Turtle before, but looking at the NW Chicago Restaurant week, it looked…read moredelicious to try. I was treating my parents for my dad's birthday month (My daughter has a lot of activities, lol) and the menu appeared to have something for everyone. The 22 minute drive to Itasca was so worth it! The restaurant, which is open to the public, is on the same property as the Itasca Country Club, which is not open to the public. You go down the stairs, through the developing pizza bar, and to the restaurant. The restaurant space itself is cozy, with beautiful, natural lighting, and lots of seating options. We were asked booth or table and seated right by the picture window with beautiful views of their ice rinks and golf course. The food was above and beyond my expectations! Between the 5 people at the table, I sampled the French Onion soup, Sweet & Spicy Brussels, Bacon Smash Burger, Pot Roast Grilled Cheese, Sweet Tees (Donut Holes), Peanut Butter Smore-o, and Verde Dulce. The soup was not salty as I find some iterations, the brussels had complex flavors with hot honey, bacon, candied pistachios, and crumbled feta. The pot roast grilled cheese was very flavorful, but my boyfriend did state he wished the sandwich had more meat in it. The Sweet Tees donut holes were cooked to perfection without being oily and the jam accompaniment was a perfect texture and level of sweet. The Peanut Butter Smore-o was creamy and decadent with its perfectly ratioed layers of ganache, peanut butter mousse, Oreos, and whipped cream. The Verde Dulce, though, was the delicious classic olive oil cake with pistachio gelato & that throwback of candied pistachios from my appetizer. Even better than the food, our server, Kara, was one of the sweetest, most attentive human beings! She answered all of our questions, refilled our fountain drink and iced tea glasses when they were at 75% without prompting, made sure my dad felt celebrated with a candle, etc. Her teammate who was in charge of clearing our table was also prompt and I appreciate her asking what plates she could take. Overall, it was a beautiful late morning/early afternoon with delicious food and impeccable service. 10/10 recommend!!!

Such a great time! Curling and Dinner success…read more.. Went on a double date. We made reservations. Such a great time. They have these "kids" working the ice. I say kids but they were sweet young men. They give you instructions and off you go. Those stones are heavier than I thought they would be. It took a lot and I have the upper body strength of a kitten so... I was struggling. Eventually I got the hang of it. OR maybe the ice got slicker and my stone went further. I think that's actually what happened. Lol! They do allow you to take drinks and appetizers out to the ice. There are warming posts and they were used. Cuz I was cold. Dinner was fabulous. Service was good and just yeah. A great time was had. I ordered the Thai Chili Salmon. So delicious. My husband ordered the Blackened Cajun Chicken Pasta. It was so cheesy but he really liked it. Our friends ordered the Jambalaya and Grilled Salmon. They also ordered dessert to go. A great time was had. Totally worth the drive. I cannot wait to go back. There is a lot for parking.

I would give 0 stars if I could. We came to watch the Super Bowl + halftime show. And when halftime…read morecame they changed every other screen to turning point USA and the audio. Once the real Super Bowl halftime came up they refused to switch back to that audio. This was our first impression and I'm disappointed this became a political statement. A lot of other tables left as well. If this was your intention let customers know beforehand so we can make the choice to watch elsewhere. Servers and bussers made comments to us "oh we know you're here for the halftime show!" Before it aired. Owner was no where to be found and told management they were NOT allowed to switch the audio back to the Super Bowl.

Great food and great service. Family friendly restaurant that has an upbeat atmosphere, and is…read morealways a great place to watch a game. I highly recommend the ribeye sandwich, sausage pizza, and the buffalo chicken sandwich. You can't go wrong.

I had a disappointing experience at Woody Sports Bar. ALL TEA NO SHADE BUT HAILEY, was largely…read moreinattentive throughout our visit. We were not checked on regularly, were not offered refills, and were not asked about our experience with the food. Additionally, there were some concerning hygiene practices. She handled drinkware by the rims, and her hair was worn down while serving food and drinks, which raises concerns about cleanliness if hair were to come into contact with items being served. Service was also delayed, as she appeared to be on her phone multiple times before completing our payment. When I chose to switch from card to cash, her response came across as unprofessional. I was also surprised to see a $1.30 surcharge for card payments. While the fee itself is not the primary issue, it was not disclosed anywhere on the menu or within the restaurant, which makes it feel misleading. Lastly, I was incorrectly charged three times for a drink despite only receiving one refill. Overall, the service and lack of transparency made for a frustrating experience, the food was decent though for the price!! especially if theres "2 mexicans in the back" cooking up AMERICAN food.

A local place we've driven by many times and decided to go there for dinner one night. We now have…read morebeen there several times since and we love it! The food is exceptional and the staff is friendly and hard working. We haven't been disappointed yet!

Wine with Me is a niche experience in Itasca for your libation needs. I came in as a first-timer,…read moreasking for guidance and recommendations. I met the owner, who was very hospitable. He gave me a small tour. Advised that they have tables for tastings and even offer a small array of crackers and meats, but they are not a restaurant. He added that it's not uncommon for regulars to visit a local restaurant and just bring their food with them to enjoy their wine. There's also a selection of craft beers and spirits to choose from. We even discussed Uncle Nearest whisky! After a recommendation from the owner, I chose the VDR; Very Dark Red wine. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go back to try more!

Went to check out this place for my son's wedding event. The staff is over the top friendly and…read moreowner is so down to earth. They walked us through what usually occurs and what works and what doesn't. We tasted some wines and got a great vibe from the place. Love local places and this one gives off a charm in itself. Mark the owner has a hidden gem with this place !

They have a BLT here with a freaking pound of bacon, A POUND OF BACON. It was amazing, best BLT…read moreI've ever had. Staff was amazing, our waitress Cindy was awesome! EAT HERE!

Everything about Twoods is perfect. The food, the drinks, the prices, the atmosphere, the TVs, the…read moreservice. Gold standard of sports bar, one of my favorite places. Thank you!

This is a great family owned bar that has been around for years. The atmosphere is welcoming and…read morefriendly. The service is great and makes you feel at home.

Love this local dive bar! I've been coming for years to drink, play the video games, sing karaoke…read moreand enjoy all the wonderful people! The owners are awesome!

Happy Hour Review! My husband and I stopped into Tree Guys…read morePizza Pub for a quick bite to eat. Their specialty is pizza which we have previously tried and really enjoyed! This visit, we enjoyed some half priced appetizers and discount drinks. You truly can't beat the 1/2 off prices on almost all appetizers offered. There's a good variety and portions are not lessened because of the discount. We enjoyed The Platter to try a little bit of everything. Our favorites were the Pretzel Bites and Cheese Curds. Our drinks weren't overly strong but you could still taste the spirit some. Service was good both times we visited.

Good food Good drinks Good time. This place is always a good fun choice. Love that they have PBR on…read moretap and have good pizza.

Definitely one of the most innovative cocktail bars in the country, if not the world (I feel…read moreentitled to say this as I've been to cocktail bars on 3 continents !). Located on the grounds of a suburban Country Club (WTF?!?!), it was worth the hour plus non rush hour drive. Decor is like a young mad scientist's Midwest basement, with different seating arrangements, from comfy couch to school gymnasium cafeteria. But to the drinks -- many classifications of cocktails to choose from on the large menu (as well as some wines, grab and go cocktails, NA/mocktails and a couple beers. Don't sleep on the empanadas from aforementioned country club. They're fantastic). Sone classic cocktails, their riffs on other classic cocktails, and then the main events : their specialties, their experiments and what is in the pipeline. Plus flights that allow you to sample the creativity. The flavors and the combinations are insane. Thick foams, clarified drinks, multi- ingredient, multi-spirit-- all well balanced (though the welcome shot of Bubble Gum and the Kinder Surprise were a tad sweeter than I usually go for). Think savory like pizza or salads. I know you can't so you better go and see what I mean !' Depending on specials, prices are $10-20/drink plus a couple of large format offerings. Games and good tunes. Come alone, with a friend or a group. That's what was there early on a Thursday. Easily accommodated. Cute bathrooms with exceptional hand towels. Take the drive and maybe get a hotel room -- that's what we're doing next time so we can really get into the offerings. I hope the area recognizes what they have in their midst. If not -- please relocate to Chicago !

What a throwback! Get thrown into a 90s science class with No School Tomorrow (NST). Combine a bar…read morewith decorations like an NES, old TVs, and posters all on a country club golf course in the burbs, and you've got the makings of something special. The service here is excellent. My friends and I were greeted by Luis who started us off with samples of spicy margaritas in a small chemistry flask and telling us about the place. If you come on Sundays, there's an all-day happy hour with a limited menu of drinks for $10. If you're looking for a unique cocktail experience, you absolutely have to check out NST. They're super creative with the presentation of all of their drinks and the flavors of each drink are especially pleasing. There are some card games lying around to keep your group entertained as well. My favorite drink was Episode 2, a mix of pistachio chai, apricot kalamansi, earthern spirit, clarified whey and your choice of alcohol (like vodka). If you're halfway serious about good drinks and a one-of-a-kind vibe, check out No School Tomorrow.

So friendly! Wish they offered a discount for personal cup! Perfect small town vibes and big city…read moreflavors, I did some silly solo Valentine's chocolate covered strawberry latte. It was ideal for drowning the sorrows. Can easily recommend the accessible location, parking, large inviting atmosphere, and notice a big menu filled with good eats and drinks.

Fulla Beans ended up being my daily go-to during a work trip, which probably says everything you…read moreneed to know. It's one of those spots that just makes your routine easier--quick, consistent, and actually good every single time. The coffee was always on point, whether I needed something strong to start the day or a smooth pick-me-up in the afternoon. The food held up too--fresh, simple, and reliable without feeling boring. Nothing overcomplicated, just done right. The vibe made it easy to keep coming back. Chill atmosphere, friendly staff who start to recognize you after a couple visits, and a space that works whether you're grabbing something to go or sitting down for a bit. When you find yourself going somewhere every day on a trip without even thinking twice, that's when you know it's a solid spot. Fulla Beans definitely delivered.