A short fuse and a close call…read more After Emily and I checked in to our hotel room, we wanted to stretch our legs and see if there was anything nearby for some beer and some food. Turns out, Short Fuse was right up the road and a 5 minute walk got us there. For a Sunday, it wasn't too busy but not dead, so we got seated right away. We ordered some beer and took a look at the menu. While nothing really struck our fancy, our waitress made a comment that if we did want any food, it might be slim pickings as they were running out of stuff. Turns out, this day was the last day they were open. Talk about timing! After she mentioned that, I started to notice that people were buying bar signs and various other things. Emily started off with a Guava Gose and I grabbed a Krankshaft kolsch. We sampled each other beers and we both really liked what the other ordered. I don't really know what a gose is but, damn, was that good! I've had Krankshaft before so I knew what I was getting myself in to. We ended up ordering a second round of the same beers and let each other sample the other's beer a little more liberally this time. While we were kind of hungry, nothing on the menu really struck our fancy, especially considering they might've been out of it. Room service took care of those hunger pangs later after a few more beers in the hotel bar. Online reviews for this place seemed hit and miss but I really enjoyed my time there and really enjoyed the artwork on the walls and the vibe of the place. We did contemplate buying some bar signs on our way out but declined as we don't know what we would exactly do with them. It sucks to see a small business close but they did say they may try to open up a new place in a new location in the future.

I sat at the bar and it took almost 20 minutes to get served. There were only two ladies working…read morethe front so I was patient. I ended up getting a flight of 7 and my favorite was the Bear-ie White. Plenty of parking. There was food available but I did not order. Big space which was nice.

On a recent visit to Chicago I made my first stop every at Mikerphone Brewing by the airport. The…read morevibe is impeccable. Music themed with vinyl and guitars on the wall, and a soundtrack that rivals the best lounge you have been in. I enjoyed a flight and the wife had one of the most insane tiki cocktail beers I've seen poured. Sucker For Pain: A Pain Killer Inspired Soft Sour with Pineapple, Coconut, Orange Peel, and Nutmeg. Block Rockin' Beats: A Hop Saturated Hazy Pale Ale hopped with Nelson Sauvin, The Bruce, Enigma, Eclipse, Citra Incognito, and Freestyle Waimea Cold-Pressed Hop Juice. Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman: A Triple IPA brewed in collaboration with RAR. They hopped it with Simcoe, Citra, and Vic Secret. PB&Jam Juice (Grape): A Fruited Sour inspired by PB&J made with Grape Juice concentrate, specifically Grape, and Peanuts. 11 Years (BA B BW): A Barrel Blend consisting of 25 Months in a Bernheim Wheat Whiskey Barrel, 25 Months in a Weller Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Barrel, 25 Months in a Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey Barrel. It was then aged on Blueberries and Blackberries. One Hit Wonders Vol #6: An Imperial Stout aged for 43 Months in Willett Rye Whiskey Barrels and then aged 7 Months in a Sauternes Wine Barrel. ____

Went there right when they opened on a Friday at 11am. Excellent barrel aged "birthday" beer (I…read moredon't remember the and of it). Also, the collab hefeweiss was great. Bonus points for being dog friendly. For those giving a bad review because it was so blue inside, or the area of the business was too industrial or suburban for your liking, or because they refused to serve you because you didn't show ID proving your age (regardless of your apparent age), your reasons for bad reviews are crazy.

This is my NW side hangout. A club house and a refuge…read more Always a good time. It closes in few days, it's the community's loss. Thanks, guys.

1st timer here! Cool place, great staff & awesome beer! I highly recommend this please! I'll…read moredefinitely come back!

First, the beer is pretty good. Lots of sour choices but some decent ales and lagers too. I had a…read moreburger which wasn't very good. Overcooked and dry and barely warm. The waitress came over and asked if everything was okay. I told her about the burger and they made another for me. Unfortunately it was not much better. It was hot but otherwise the same. My partner had the chimmichuri skirt steak sandwich, it was excellent. The fries are so so. Had the smoked sweet potatoes, they were pretty good. I give the food 3 stars and the beer 3.5-4 stars.

Garage looking type of brewery in Niles in some industrial type of building. It seems there's a lot…read moreof these, but this is among the good ones. Une Annee is one of the reasons to go to this pretty boring looking suburb. Hit up the bar for some cold ones plus on site made food. The prices aren't bad for craft beers and kitchens. A pretty impressive looking building. It's big and can fit hundreds. This is like a massive garage with a bar and a kitchen. First though it's a brewery. It's about $6 a pint. The one I liked the most was the Twist Of Wit. It's a wheat beer with Cara Cara oranges, coriander, and Meyer lemon. Tasted fruity but not too much. Also we got some food, which was actually good for a brewery. Vegan options are limited but there's a few. It's $6 for the Veggie Chili. This is vegan without the sour cream sauce. Also there's barbecue. There's pork belly and that kind of stuff. Beers are the best things to get here. It also has food from an on site kitchen. There's meaty options like pork and there's chili for vegetarians.

On behalf of Alignable and the Alliance of Greater Chicago, a huge thank you to the team at…read moreSketchbook Brewing in Skokie for hosting our in-person networking events. The space is welcoming, well-laid-out, and perfect for real conversations -- not just quick handshakes. Our members love the atmosphere, and it makes it easy to connect, collaborate, and support local business the way it should be done. And the new addition of wine on the menu? Smart move. Not everyone is a beer drinker, and that small adjustment makes a big difference in making everyone feel included. We appreciate the hospitality and look forward to making Sketchbook one of our regular spots. If you haven't checked them out yet, you're missing a good one.

Not bad, nice open format inside and outside. Hood selection of craft beers. My only challenge was…read morethey do not serve food, but there was a food truck on the side of the building. Although I do not love their stouts other than to sample I would go back. Some of the other beers were still pretty good.

This is a great place to meet a friend for lunch. The atmosphere of the indoor glass patio and…read morefriendliness of staff were welcoming. We both ordered off of the luncheon menu and were very pleased. I had the perfectly cooked and tasty TR Burger and my friend had the Pork Schnitzel. Our meals were excellent. Waiter was friendly and efficient. The only negative is that I would frequent your restaurant more often by ordering delivery from you but the pricing on the delivery sites are ridiculous and overinflated. Do you have control over that?

We visited on Father's Day and had a nice overall experience, largely because of the service…read more Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. The food was okay but did not really stand out. The cheese curd portion felt a little small, and the burger was fine but not particularly memorable. One thing that was hard to overlook was the strong air freshener scent when walking in. The same smell was in the bathrooms so it was just a bit off putting. I personally do not love that in a restaurant setting since it can compete with the smell of the food. Beer was also good! Overall, the service was the highlight of our visit. While the food did not wow us, we still had a pleasant experience.

Emerson's is a great place to meet for dinner and drinks. I recently met up with a friend, and we…read moreordered some apps and drinks. The food is excellent. We got sliders, chicken tenders, and fries. They all were very filling and decent portion sizes. I'm not much of a drinker, so I was excited to see a nice n/a menu. I tried a peach Moscow Mule. They have some other fruity flavors as well. The service was very quick, and we were seated quickly despite it being busy. While it is loud and busy in there, it wasn't hard to hold a conversation. The location is also perfect for anyone taking the train. There is also plenty of street parking.

If you're in the northwestern burbs of Chicago, this is definitely a solid restaurant/bar to visit…read more Ambiance was good - lit well enough but not overly bright or dark. Establishment was clean. While it was very busy, even the noise level was at a normal volume (acoustics of the bar?). Server was Nicole, and she was attentive and cordial. The food was great! We decided to share a few apps: chicken tenders, fries, and bacon burger sliders. My friend got a non-alcoholic peach Moscow mule, and I had Slow Melt Pale Ale from Half Acre Brewing. My beer was awesome, and the chicken tenders were my fave out of the 3! However, they were all very good. Go check it out when you're in the Mt. Prospect area - great beer list and lots of menu options.

In the world of breweries, this is as good as it gets! You want it to be casual, approachable, and…read morefriendly. CHECK! You want it to be open when you want to visit. They have a daytime area (The Steeple) and a nighttime area (The Biergarten). One is air conditioned / fully indoor while the other is more outdoor, production area vibes. CHECK! Many breweries aren't big enough to offer food. Not an issue here! They have a nice menu and I really liked the BBQ chicken flatbread (perfect size for two). They have close to two dozen beers, seltzers, etc. and out of the 10 we had, they were all pretty darn good. The maibock was our favorite! Be sure to give yourself plenty of time here, you won't want it to be a quick visit. Live music, trivia, etc. offered - check their socials for more info. Thanks to Amanda and Corey for a great reintroduction to Church Street after not visiting for a few years! We can't wait to come back and try more from your beer and food menus. P.S. Yelp found a bunch of photos from our last visit before this one...circa 2019! Holy Water isn't green anymore...

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!

The server's were welcoming and took great care of us with the drinks and food. The interior and…read moreexterior do not match and that's what makes it unique.

I went to The Red Barn Restaurant and Bar with a committee looking for a location to hold a high…read moreschool reunion. First, we tried the food. I had the chopped salad. It was good and healthy. The food was average, good but nothing memorable. Next, we went upstairs to check out the room that we were looking at. It has a lot of space, a full bar and both for the DJ, a balcony, and a women's bathroom. We were interested in booking but the events manager was difficult to get a hold of and didn't return our calls.

Wow, what a cool place! I've never seen anything like it. They had so many different seating areas…read moreincluding an outdoor patio, a room with picnic tables and vintage cars, a bar area with high tops and open windows, and a fourth section with picnic tables, stage and bar. Since Pride Bingo was going on in the latter, we chose a spot there. Service was outstanding the entire evening! They had plenty of staff who were actively busing tables and who were available if we wanted additional drinks. Being vegan, I ordered the nachos and warm pretzels. Both were absolutely delicious! Bingo night was fun. They had fun interesting prizes for each game as well as a raffle at the end for $100.

I'm not much of a beer drinker and rarely make it to the bars these day (#old), but my first…read morethought when walking in was how have I not been to an event here. It's spacious and a super cool venue, which was used for my daughter's high school fundraiser last weekend. I visited Double Clutch twice within one week. The first was a meeting held at the venue right before the event where everyone got to enjoy some beer (except those of us who don't love beer and opted for water) and some of the food that would be served at the event the following weekend. I munched on some turnbuckle pretzels, fried buffalo bites and cauli wings- all were pretty good! A few days later we sold out with a 300 person event, although honestly we could have fit way more in the space because there was plenty of room to move around. The band Go Ask Your Mum was playing lots of fun 80s and 90s hits, there was a buffet of the food we had tried a few days beforehand and the bar was busy. I opted for wine, which was good. The acoustics here aren't great, which i noticed during the meeting and during the event. The band was fun to listen to, but i could hardly hear anyone i was speaking to. But that's really my only complaint since it's a great space!