We held the rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding this past weekend. The place is beautiful and very well laid out. Plenty of room for relatively large groups. We had almost 60 people there at one point and it didn't feel crowded. The wine is delicious! The service is great. Karen caters to your specific needs even last minute, without blinking. Highly recommend this quaint and beautiful winery for your next event. read more

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The wine is okay (better than most you'll find in Illinois) but service can be hit or miss depending on when you come in. The bar can get very crowded and you can get a bottle to sit somewhere but it's a little hit or miss (depending on how busy) with if someone will serve you or if you have to go back up. The last time we were there service was really spotty and they were entertaining a very large crowd by the bar so that was the priority. Also, like all businessss in Long Grove, they can dictate their own schedule depending on how busy it is. We ended up coming in on a Friday night and were told they were closing even though posted hours said they should be open another hour. read more

Broken Earth Winery - Wineries Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

We had my daughter's bridal shower there and it couldn't have been more perfect. Karen was a rock star with all her help and advice. Our guests loved the venue and it was the perfect vibe my daughter was looking for. It was the most relaxing event I've ever had and that's because of Karen and her team. Loved every minute of it and I can't recommend it more. read more

What a gem of a place! I can't believe it took me this long to come here. It's the cutest little place. Feels super cozy like a coffee shop and has the best wine at a fair price. We got a red blend for only $32 dollars and enjoyed it with live music. This place allows your to bring outside food in and Joanie's actually comes into the restaurant to deliver it to your table. If you haven't had Joanie's (Detroit Style) - do yourself a favor and try it. O M G. I could have eaten the entire pizza myself Thanks Broken Earth for such a fun night and such a smooth bottle of red. Apparently the owners have a winery in Paso Robles California so the wine is delicious I'm a Cali red girl and just can't get into local wine so I was happy to hear that the wine was from their California winery. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This is a great little venue in Long Grove and well worth a visit. Their staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I've been here twice this year. Once in February when we saw some live music and celebrated a friend's birthday. We were able to bring in some treats and ordered the snacks that they provide. If you're looking for a more substantial meal, you can order from some local establishments. They have some really great wines (or so said our group - I'm not a really big wine drinker), so I ordered a hard seltzer. They introduced me to Fresca Mixed (which is awesome), but they also have cocktails and can mix for you any kind of drink (within reason). There are a bunch of tables of varying sizes inside and they can handle parties as well. The second time I went was again with a group, but this time we were outside at a table that didn't quite fit us. However, when another table opened up, they were very accommodating in letting us use it for the food we ordered from a local pizzeria. On this occasion, we saw a good band and enjoyed the nice weather, had some good drinks, and the atmosphere was nice. We will definitely return. read more

We hosted my daughter's baby shower at Broken Earth and couldn't have been happier with the experience. The venue itself is charming, memorable, and in such a great location. From the very beginning, Karen was so responsive and accommodating, making the planning process easy and stress-free. On the day of the event, the service was excellent--Bella was truly outstanding and went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. The wine selection was also a highlight and loved by our guests. Overall, it was a wonderful celebration, and I would definitely hold another event at Broken Earth in the future. read more

Reserved seat for singer Simply Elton on a Saturday night in Long Grove. Staff was kind and attentive, as there were people everywhere at seats but also in their own lawn chairs. We wanted snacks but there were only two choices of cheeses and similar only two types of crackers. The bartender put the cheese and crackers on a nice wooden tray, with higher end paper utensils. Lots of people were ordering from Joanie's. Seems like perhaps they could do some sort of joint work with Joanie's? read more

Wine Not! Lots of great options in wines. I got a bottle of the red wine, the Cabernet, great aroma, nice fruity body with a balance between the acidity and sweetness. My friend and I came here on a random night where there was trivia night. It's such a cozy spot with two levels and outdoor patio. We had a great server, she came by just at the right time to top my glass. This is definitely a great place to enjoy some great wine in Long Grove. read more

If you like live music, ambiance, and good beverages, then you will love Broken Earth because they feature these all seasons of the year, indoor or outdoor. It is also a great space to host an event, party, reception, etc. The food options that I have experienced tend to be nibbles, more of a bite to go along with your beverage, think charcuterie, crackers and cheese, etc. It is a lovely space and place that should be on your hit list if you find yourself in Long Grove. Cheers! read more

Karin with a "I" or K2 was so welcoming and informative! She was so bubbly and sold us on a wonderful flight of cool refreshing white! On a prior visit we sat outside and enjoyed the red flight she educated us on. We will definitely come visit this bubbly sommelier all summer! Great spot for a romantic night under the stars. read more

What a fun, cool place! They have awesome wine selections and also serve liquor and beer. The staff is amazing and always kind, thoughtful and accommodating! They have live music and my friends and I enjoy getting a table outside in the warmer months and just chillin' and enjoying the relaxing vibe. A shout out to the guy who does the Billy Joel music; we were singing at the top of our lungs and danced the whole night! I have been here many times and cant say enough good things about this place . If I could give them 10 stars I would. Broken Earth Winery is a guaranteed great time! read more

1st time visiting the Winery. We were seated and never served!! There was Plenty of staff behind the bar but Not One person came to take our order!! After 20 mins of waiting, we got up and walked out!! I wont be back!! read more

I love Broken Earth! It is such a charming spot in Long Grove. The owner is super kind, the place is lovely, often live music, and the wine is great. We have been going for years. The private event space is also incredible. Karen hosted our group and did a phenomenal job. Everyone was blown away by the beautiful space and outstanding service. Highly recommend. read more

Broken Earth Winery is fantastic place to visit. Quality wine, delicious snacks, great atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. Our most recent visit of the winery was last Sunday. Gregg and Karen made us feel so welcomed and provided us with exceptional service. Definitely a winery that I highly recommend. read more

My family had what has become our Broken Earth Friday after Thanksgiving special occasion celebration spot, including my sons post wedding reception, and this year my Thanksgiving/birthday. Family members asked me to share how fabulous the new addition space is. So comfortable,convenient & welcoming. Karen is a wonderful hostess. She and her team make us feel so welcome. My sister Gail commented that seeing her once a year is like reconnecting with a long time friend who you wish you could see more often. We worked with Lisa (lisa@longgrovecharcuterie.com) for our catering menu again this year. With Karen, Lisa and team our day was so extraordinary, we came in and out shopping, snacking and chatting all day and wanted the day to last forever. Our sincere thanks to all who make our holiday season so special. Betty read more

Broken Earth is such a special place for me and is truly an amazing spot for wine and fun! I consider Karen a friend-she always makes everyone feel right at home. I had a party for my mom's 80th and Karen and staff were wonderful making the night truly special for my family. If I could give this review 100 stars I would! I can't recommend Broken Earth enough so come on out and enjoy a truly special place in Long Grove! read more

Very nice. Great ambiance, great service, ok wine/food. Wine wasn't amazing, but generally good. We'll be back though.

This is my wife's all time favorite wine bar. It's a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Long Grove. It's been here around 8 years. It's a wine bar but they do serve liquor and beer. They also have a variety of cheeses and crackers. If you'd like you can have food delivered as well. They have a loft that can be reserved as well. I did this for a surprise birthday party for my wife and she loved it. Broken Earth has live music on the weekends. Usually lite or softer oldies. They have several rooms so if you don't want to hear the music you can move away from it. If you want to try different wines they do serve flights. read more

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Dear Yelpers, The perfect way to start day three of the wine tour! We got to sit inside and enjoy the lovely couches and amazing service. Then, the wines...phenomenal. We got to try several of their flights and had to fight over which bottles we were going to buy! The Pull brand cab was smooth and flavorful. The Estate petite Syrah and Chardonnay were delicious. And we even got to try some of the reserves! Absolutely gorgeous place tucked into the quaint little town that I'd highly recommend!! Your friendly neighborhood wino read more

We had a bridal shower here over the weekend. We got to use the room to the left and they served us Prosecco but we brought our own juices. They had different types of red, rose and beer for us. They let us cater from next door Joanie's and let us bring our own sweets! The host and bartenders were super accommodating and helped us whenever we needed something! Def recommend coming back and their wines were amazing! read more

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Very cool hidden gem in Long grove! Cool view overlooking the pond, inviting seating and hosts and everyone with a smile on their face :) Wine options were good, hoping for something more in to Pinot Noir family but most reds were bolder, still good though. Would have liked some more snack options available too but will definitely be back, so maybe next time I'll bring my own snackies read more

We stopped in here hopping to grab lunch on the day of the apple festival; they only have cheese, salami etc but we rolled with it and grabbed a table inside, being tired from a lot of walking in encroaching heat. The winery was cool (temperature wise) and most people were sitting outside. The charcuterie platter wasn't the greatest ever but it filled up three hungry people well enough. My festival companions partook of the wine, which they enjoyed; I had just had apple cider sangria outside at the festival so abstained. Staff was friendly and attentive even while busy. The bathroom is upstairs (as in staircase)& if they had an elevator I didn't see it, so that was challenging with my cane but I made it. Overall, worth a sip and a nibble when you're in Long Grove. read more

Ava was our server. She was incredibly attentive. Friendly, charming. and has a sparking! personality! I highly recommend this venue! read more

We had a lovely afternoon here sampling the wine flights and enjoyed our own lunch since it's BYOF. I didn't have high expectations of the wine, and I was proven wrong. The majority of the wines I tried were delicious and I ended up finding a new favorite! In fact, I loved the Diablo Negro so much, I ended up buying a bottle of it. Everyone working here was very kind and patient and I cannot wait to come back again. Definitely check this place out! read more

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It is such a cute spot. They have an outside patio with just the right vibe on a nice day. Order from one of the restaurants nearby and they will bring it right to your table. They focus on what they do best, wine! Excellent quality wine and I absolutely love the ambiance. read more

A must visit in Long Grove. Their service is fantastic. Wines are delicious. Great place to meet friends & in the summer enjoy music. Owners are wonderful people & treat everyone as friends. Kudos to Broken Earth. read more

We had a great afternoon at Broken Earth. Our server, Lori, was outstanding. She was attentive and friendly. The wine tasted really good, too. It was a perfect afternoon to sit outside in their patio area. I would highly recommend, if you are in the area. read more

First thing is first... Who's house is this?! Walking up to Broken Earth Winery can't help but notice how homey this spot looks & feels, from the paved path entry cutting through the perfect green grassy area and flower beds to the patio furniture out front with lime green umbrellas. Once inside you'll notice the very roomy interior which was obviously a large home at one point but the space has been converted into many areas to sip, chill, and unwind. We were warmly greeted upon entering but I guess being kind of early in the day we weren't given much instruction whether to seat ourselves or anything so we end up awkwardly looking around and just plopping down in the seating area near the slot machines and large window. Menus were available on each table but no came around to check up on us or offer us water in the meantime so we just made our way toward the bar and put in a few orders for some wine samplings. The good thing is that tastings are only $1.50 a pop! And they have a very nice selection of different styles of wine. I tried a couple different options which were pretty good. Anyways, I wish I could give more insight on this spot but it was basically dead for daytime Saturday with just a handful of people at the bar and almost no service really. Honestly, I think we probably would've hung around longer had there been someone coming around and tending to us and dropping some mad wine knowledge on what they had to offer. I can understand the 5 star experience from other reviews but I can't say I had the same sort of experience. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! 129/365 read more

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Great ambiance, good wine, good live music. Great place for a Saturday night in the burbs.

Good Afternoon, The Hostess working today during Long Grove Apple Festival did not demonstrate rational reasoning. My group of 7 people who were very interested in purchasing enough products to support the business were not treated with rational service. There were 1.5 hours before the 1st reserved tables were to be used. Plenty of enough time for a group to produce sufficient cash flow to the business. We asked the hostess if she was willing to accept a 45 minute time limit, which is plenty of time for our group to enjoy a simple Flight and order bottles to go. Note: there were groups already seated in the reserved section but they were not associated with the group to be in 1.5 hours. Management, we were honestly looking forward to enjoy your restaurant. Unfortunately the experience left a sour taste. read more

Had a great Saturday night at this fabulous restaurant. Tremendous service, the band was awesome. Ava is the best food server! Great atmosphere, looking forward to come back again! read more

Really pretty winery in the heart of downtown Long Grove. I like the designs on their bottles, which you can check out right by the tasting area. Very neat and well-organized. They also have a private room if you want to host an event. read more

On September 30th, I called Broken Earth to see if they had any empty clear wine bottles that they would no longer need. Tina, whom I believe was the manager, was able to locate 4 when I explained it was needed for my sister-in-law's wedding reception (card and guest book table, etc). When I arrived, the place looked like somewhere I'd like to visit once my schedule cleared. We received the bottles and expressed our appreciation. I did notice the bartender made a comment about no longer "needing to go to the dumpster anymore." At the time I did not think anything more than face value,and that maybe she meant less side-work for her at the end of the night. A few days later, I called back to see if they had any more empty bottles they planned to toss. My sister-in-law needed two more and who wouldn't mind helping a stressed bride if they can? That's how I was raised. Again, I spoke to Tina and said there was two I can pick up. I stated that I would be on the way and we both said "bye". My phone was connected to the Bluetooth in my car and I heard everything said before she hung up on her end. "You won't believe, this girl called again and wants two more! She is on her way." I may have missed a word or two but you get the point. I was appalled and uncomfortable, and decided against picking up the bottles. If you did not want to be of assistance, decline. At least have the tact to hang up before speaking negatively. I have worked as a bartender in downtown and River North in Chicago and well as a prestigious steakhouse during college and my early 20's. I can tell you that was not good customer service within the industry. On my first visit, I did not have cash to tip but I did that evening. This review is intended to share my experience there and maybe shed some light. That is the attitude of the manager and that it may be fostered within the environment. read more

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Hosted my husband's 50th birthday party and from the planning phases to our last guests leaving, the experience completely exceeded all of our expectations. Karen is so incredibly knowledgeable about the venue and wines. Lisa managed the catering and went above and beyond for us! The charcuterie board was gorgeous - you must order one for your next event! We had 40 guests and it was a perfect fit. Do not hesitate to book your next event here - you absolutely will not be disappointed! read more

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Love this place! First time here last night, I came for a friends birthday celebration. The atmosphere is very modest yet trendy. There are 2 floors, not the largest of places but great for a one on one or small party. There was an ample selection of wines and the descriptions were really good. I went for the dessert wine sampler and I liked one of them so much, VIN de Vie, that I ended up ordering a 6 oz of it. The prices are really good, compared to some of the other local wineries. My only complaint was that they did not have moscato, but as mentioned there were other sweet options. They also had ample TVs throughout the place. 2 large ones upstairs and others downstairs. They do not have food on site, but you are able to order in from other local establishments. There is ample parking across the street it in the main lot by Mill Pond. I WILL be back in the future. Possibly thinking about doing my own birthday celebration there this year. They host bachelorette parties too. Yes! One of my new favorites. Highly recommend ! read more

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Our first time at Broken Earth and we will absolutely be returning. We were greeted by Jackie and she was so warm and welcoming, she was so happy that we were here, gave us some menus & let us choose our seating. The outdoor ambiance is wonderful accompanied by music and nature. Jackie gave us honest, accurate and helpful recommendations. All of the wine was delicious and accurately described on the menu. We are so happy to have found such a quaint winery nearby. read more

Great service!! Super fast, we order some wine flights with some pizza from the restaurant next door. It was a great selection of wines with an amazing hand tossed pizza which we enjoyed on a warm summer night. Live music was a surprising addition to our night. Great songs, beautiful lights, trees, flowers and a gorgeous Saturday night. This was a different Saturday night more on a peaceful side and much needed for the body and mind. read more

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My friend and I had heard about this establishment and decided to go in. With the assistance of the wonderful Brendan, we chose glasses of red (for her, a nice 2017 Cab Sav and for me, the 2019 Nero D'avola. We truly enjoyed the wine, the ambiance and the service! read more

Broken Earth Winery - Wineries Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

They have some really good wines, but the service was severely lacking. She spent most of the time on her phone away from the customers. Couldn't answer simple questions about the wines. Definitely stop here, but understand you're on your own in terms of learning about the wine and waiting for service. We were prepared to buy a case but ended up only getting a bottle. ​ read more

This place is amazing. The decor just makes you feel so comfortable. The wine is the best I ever had! The only thing better then their wine is the terrific people you will meet! read more