We were in town for a hockey tournament and 18th Street has been on our list to check out. We were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in the door and grabbed a seat at the bar. Great selection of beers along with a full bar. It was just a quick visit for us so we appreciated the well-stocked to go cooler!

Fun to sit at the bar...never know who you will run into.....oh.....and the Sex And Candy is…read moreawesome.....

What a lifesaver this place was! We were looking for a place to sit down and have a meal on a…read moreSaturday night after driving into town. We were greeted at the door by the bartender and told we could sit anywhere besides the booths. We found a table in the bar area and were greeted by Santiago, our fantastic waiter. He was so attentive but gave us space to enjoy our meal. We tried both their seasonal Kolsch and Pilsner and they were so drinkable and went down smooth with our meal. We got the Reuben egg rolls to start and my husband, who is a huge fan of Reuben's said this may be his favorite rendition! He ordered the proclaimed "best burger in Chicago" and agreed it was absolutely delicious. He liked that the bacon was ground into the beef patty for an evenly distributed smoky flavor. I had the falafel wrap which was so good with crisp, cold salad with tzatziki and warm falafel all rolled into a wrap for a delicious, handheld meal. Inside, you can see their beer vats as part of the decor as well as many pieces of artwork featuring their fuzzy Giant. It's a fun atmosphere and I would recommend it! Also, it is conveniently located in the same building as the AMC so you can grab a bite or beer before or after a movie!

A brewery off the main drag in Downtown Chicago...we had to check it out!!…read more Located on the second level with the AMC theater, this brewery and restaurant is a tucked away oasis! Plenty of tables and bar seating, this casual spot was perfect for a break from the hustle. We were really drawn to the artwork and whimsy of it all! Our server was a bit short and non-present but it didn't ruin the experience. They have a good variety of seasonal and all the time brews! We had their Black Lager and IPA, both of which were refreshing! Nothing crazy to write home about, but good sippers! Worth a stop for sure!

Checked out yet another Tinley Park brewery. Flipside is a bit easier to get to compared to others…read morearound it. It has a pretty great variety on tap. Also there's other forms of alcohol. There's also food like smash burgers which is cool looking. Basic looking strip mall with this in the middle of it. It's got a bar area which is where we had a sit. There's also a few tables. A kitchen is in the back. They send food through a window. Beers are the main thing to get of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best we tried was the Bounced Czech. This is a Czech style Pilsner. It's about $5 to get appetizers. We got the Brussels Sprouts. About the healthiest thing you can get. There's a few offerings at lunch including a kids menu. For sure it's rare for a brewery. It's open daily even later. There's also enough room for parties.

Double chessburger comes with house sauce which is light mayo mustard pickles wish i had got…read moregrilled onions, burgers are smashed burgers seasoned well bun soft bun whas hot and delicious wings great flavor both barbecue an buffalo, as Arnold would say. I'll be back good job flipside keep up the good work , forgot to mention staff , Very friendly

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.

Cauliflower baos were awesome. Service was great and fast…read more I had the Ramon noodles with Brussel sprouts, onions, corn and pork bellies. Sooo tasty!!

I love the beer here, especially if they're hazy beer. Four out of five stars for the beer. We…read moregot the happy hour pricing for the beer since it was between three and 5 o'clock. I ordered the Smashburger because the server told me it was the best burger in town. It may have been the best burger in town because I have nothing to compare it to, but it was not good. It was the special for the day. It was $15 for the burger and fries. I ordered it without onions. It came with a lot of shredded lettuce and sauce between the bottom bun and the burger. I was not a fan of the amount of sauce that came with this burger. The burger itself did not have any flavor. It looked like there was some pepper in the meat, but I could not taste anything. The brioche bun disintegrated in my mouth after each bite. My experience with a bun like this is it was either frozen or it is stale. Not sure why the bun was bad since it was their special that day. I chose poorly with a burger. Every other time I went, I got the Yakisoba noodles with short rib ribs. The noodles with the short ribs are the best in town and probably the best in Northwest Indiana.

I was surprised to see the reviews of this place after eating here on a trip. Our waitress Tiffany…read morewas hilarious and very attentive. I am instantly attracted to anything spooky themed, so their billboard instantly drew me in. We're not drinkers, so we appreciated their NA selections. Live music was great and the patio is beautiful. We're told that if you view through the binoculars on the patio, you might catch people peeing in the woods. My beet flatbread was 10/10, fried pickles were delicious and perfectly breaded, and my husband enjoyed his patty melt. Don't be deterred by the low reviews, this is a great place to enjoy a casual meal on a fall evening.

We came here with a group of friends on a Sunday after spending the day at the Warren Dunes. More…read morethan half of the tables were open, yet they had a hard time figuring out where to seat our group of 11. Others behind us were a bit annoyed with their slow seating as well. I stopped drinking a while back, so I can't attest to their beer selection. Others I was with said that their beers were 'average to slightly above', for what it's worth. The glaring issues here are their prices and food portions. Both are out of touch. A turkey BLT wrap that's sized to feed a toddler shouldn't be $16. They also charge for sides of ranch, etc. I'm okay with a higher price if the food is excellent and the portion sizes warrant it, but neither were the case. The BLT was average. My wife's flatbread was four pieces, half of the size you get at 99.9% of all restaurants. $17 for that was ridiculous. They'd be better off calling this a small 'app'. Honestly, not a fan. Wouldn't recommend or come back. Superior breweries can be found within 20 minutes.

Ambiance - casual, great for small to large group hangouts…read more Service - good, kitchen made the wrong entree and added an additional 10-15 min before I got my food Food - steak was definitely on the chewier side even when I got medium rare

We drove here on the recommendation of a co-worker. We had maybe tried the beer after she bought us…read moresome, and with a day off, getting out of the city seemed a good idea. We came in around 2pm on a Friday. It was quiet but we were fine with that. We sat at the bar with college basketball playing. The bartender and waitress were helpful and friendly in helping us pick out what we wanted to sample. We got both limited edition and regular to sample, as well as the chicken quesadilla. They were also ok with giving us samples of beers to see if we would want them for tasting. The beers were fine, and we bought a 4 pack to go. The quesadilla was ok. The Bison Chili was awesome! They had outdoor seating, covered with heaters but it seemed too cold for that. The view from there was nice I admit. I like how the 'hangar' theme meant pictures of airplanes and pilots, including Amelia Earhart! I like winter beers, but I'd like to go back in the spring or summer to see what's available. The restroom was clean and approachable.

Oysters Rockefeller were amazing! I also had the salted caramel martini which was very tasty. My…read morehusband enjoyed his beer flight and pork belly. We will be back!

The food is very expensive and the serving size is very small. I don't think this place is going to…read moremake it.

Lots of seating, so no wait for a table though it was pretty full…read more Wait staff was efficient and friendly. We split the Reuben Calzone and it was really, really good. Highly recommend, but note that it is quite a bit of food so splitting it is definitely the way to go. I was our DD so I didn't drink but the consensus was the beer was good, too.

It seems like a good place to eat and hang out with your pup on the patio, but there's no food…read moreservice outside until May 1. (I think it's some local regulation.) So I enjoyed a beer outside, but wasn't able to try the food. Maybe in a couple months.