Celebrated my 50th here with my extended family in 2025. Able to accommodate a large party, food and service were excellent, plenty of parking and even good for kids. read more

Sad to report Gammon Coach House has closed as of February 26, 2024. This had become one of our regular spots. Best hamburgers in the area! Great beer list. We will miss the staff and the food. read more

Such a cute and cozy hidden gem! It's a bit further away from the river so I can see how it gets overlooked. I came here just for drinks and it was perfect. I'm really picky with my drinks but I got the whisky sour and thought it was great! Our waitress was also super fun! read more

Their smash burger was one of the best I have ever had! Very cool atmosphere with beautiful woodwork and a great selection of beer. Service was excellent! It was my first time going there and by the time I left I felt like they treated me like family. read more

Awesome experience!!!! Great service food was excellent & they took extra special care of my baby on her birthday read more

Gammon Coach House - Dog friendly & delicious Pear cider - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

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I had cheese + mushroom pizza with a small salad. The hubby had pulled pork and fries. Everything was tasty! And they allow dogs on the patio. Our server was excellent. Great experience and we'll be back! read more

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This place was good! We came here after a long walk at the forest preserve. We were seated outside and the waiter was rather quick. We went when the weather was a bit warmer, so the outside wasn't so bad. They had pretty, sting lights and a nice decor. The chairs were a little uncomfortable and flimsy, but it wasn't so bad. The food was standard of any lunch or place where you can grab a quick meal. I ordered the turkey club sandwich and my friend ordered the burger. Both of our dishes were standard. Nothing too special or bad about them. It was a standard turkey sandwich and a standard burger. The fries were good. Perfectly fried and crispy on the outside while smooth on the inside. Their menu was pretty big with a lot to offer. Similar of diner food. You won't find any crazy or unique flavors, but you will find typical, good food. While we didn't have any drinks, we still saw the drink menu and there is a decent selection. You can get anything you want based on your taste. Overall, I would come here again. The food is standard good and wont' disappoint. read more

Hi, I'm a returning Scottish visitor that has been staying in Batavia and Chicago for the past month and have frequented various bars and eateries in Batavia, however Gammon coach House shone stars and strips above the rest. We were given a big warm welcome from Mike (a rare find in the hospitality trade) and the rest of the bar team. Great bar close to centre and residential areas and staff always happy to chat and advise on food and drink. A truly hidden gem in your community with a great environment inside and out. I will miss this atmosphere and will visit on my return. read more

The food is so good here! And the beer! And the service! We stopped by on 1/15 a Sunday evening. They had a good amount of patrons but we were able to get a seat at the bar right away. Their pizza is surprisingly so good. Thin crust and just really yummy. We got sausage/onion/mushroom - well done..yum! Also the poppers were very good too. GREAT establishment. read more

I only found out about this nine-year-old establishment thanks to Chicago's Best TV. It was one of the features on their hidden gems episode. I went with the namesake Gammon burger with blue cheese and jalapenos. It didn't disappoint although it may have been better had it been cooked to the medium-rare I requested. All in all a good burger friendly staff and the tater tots are a nice touch. They only feature craft beers so no High Life for me. BYO Mac N Cheese peaked my interest as did the routine. Will have to stop back. read more

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Nice bar menu/ comfort food! Craft centric bar with Al fresco dining and plenty o parking

Gammon House is a cozy little bar & grille in downtown Batavia. Cute as heck, we've eaten inside and outside...great vibe! The service was quick, energetic and friendly for such a small place. Drinks were fine, but really not a very deep beer menu. I'd like a few more to choose from please :) The food menu was pretty broad, we choose a salad w/chicken for my wife and a grilled cheese w/bacon and chili for me. Neither main dishes hit it out of the park...the salad is identical to what my wife orders elsewhere at least once every 2-3 weeks. It was just okay, the chicken was hard to find...a bit on the skimpy side, kind of ordinary... The grilled cheese was a disappointment: Two pieces of Texas Toast, way too much bread for this sandwich. The sandwich was hardly toasted, needed much more time on the grille. The bacon was okay, not really cooked enough, and the amount of American cheese was paltry compared to the bread. Reengineer this item or take it off the menu. The best thing about the meal was the cup of Chili...10/10 good! A little spicy, meaty and just delicious! read more

The staff were absolute fabulous! Warm friendly and down to earth. The bloody s were some of the best I have had. We didn't have near enough food, but I enjoyed every bite of my Caesar. Love the whole vibe and outdoor seating. I would call this a hidden gem, and will be back! read more

Good place to go with friends. Disappointed in our food order which was the margarita pizza. Seemed like a frozen pizza cooked for about half the recommended cook time. Hoping this review helps them to make improvements. read more

Stopped here a couple of days ago cause I had not been here in quite awhile and like their beer and the bartenders are always nice. Had an enjoyable visit talking to Jesse the bartender. I ordered the Garden Salad Mac and Cheese t go. It said on the menu that it consisted of mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and onions in a macaroni and cheese base. When I started eating later I realized that there were a few mushrooms and pieces of spinach, etc on the top of the container of Mac and cheese but all the rest was strictly pasta and cheese! So basically I paid $15 for macaroni and cheese, a total rip-off. I don't appreciate being taken advantage of. I sent an email to Gammon Coach House expressing my disappointment but never heard back from anyone read more

We were in the area for an event at the Batavia High School and looking for a quick place for a drink. We stopped in and the service was so awesome, we came back for dinner during a break. Our server, Linda, was phenomenal! She was so kind and took great care of us. Food came out very quick and was delicious. The drink selection was great and I loved the beer Linda recommended. Will definitely be back! read more

Do not judge a book by its cover. Cutesy old house with teas and sandwiches? Nay. Hidden dive-gem of the western suburbs. How can a beer and bar-food enthusiast not totally dig this place? Beer menu = really good. Lots of stuff you can find in most decent beer bars, but a good selection of the finer craft brews. They had Scurry by Off Color Brewing on nitro, which tasted excellent. They also had some brews from Solemn Oath, Deschutes, Lagunitas, Left Hand, Stone, and Three Floyds on draft. There were other good selections available in bottles/cans, like Founders, Oskar Blues, Revolution, Great Lakes, Church Street, and Two Bros. Good to see they support local brews! They had a tap for Penrose hanging on the ceiling, and that place isn't even open yet (soon to be in Geneva, I believe). Anyway, beer was good, right? No Miller Lites or lawnmower beers. Lots of whiskey and bourbon to choose from, and a couple ciders available (not Woodchuck). I think that any craft beer lover would be happy. ALSO, you can get a 6oz beer, if you want to try a few beers instead of drinking one or two large pints. It's a nice option, if you aren't sure what you want a lot of, or if you just are in the variety sort of mood. Food, woah. They have a grilled cheese with CHEESE on the OUTSIDE. It's crisped on the outside of the bread, so don't expect something oozy-gooey on the outside, but don't be dismayed. It's really good and flavorful. We added grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, tomato, and bacon. This thing was overflowing but not gross or messy. Lots of flavor without an obscene amount of cheese. We split that, and then also split the Patty Melt. It was fairly standard...homemade burger patty on toasted, marbled rye, swiss, and grilled onions. The burger was a bit more than medium, but it was juicy, so no complaints. If I had to pick a winner, I'd vote for the grilled cheese, but I'm not sorry I ordered the patty melt. THOSE FRIES THOUGH. They look like boring-@ss fries, but don't be fooled. My husband ordered sweet potato tots and was a sorry sucka. He didn't finish his tots and was picking from my pile of carby, salty french fries. Not too thick, not too thin, with a crunchy outside and fluffy inside. Fried to perfection, and you get a lot. Yummmmm. Cory behind the bar was friendly and knowledgable. Everything was prompt and he checked back on us frequently. He even asked "Does everything taste great?" assuming that the found was excellent (which it was). Glad to see this place and its quality inspires confidence in its employees. I'll be back here. There are other items on the menu that I NEED to try, plus they have rotating specials, like spaghetti, ribs, tacos, etc. Their beer menu is rotating, and its nice to see that they have it posted on their website. Drop in for a plentiful basket of bar food and some local brews. read more

Gammon Coach House - Half patty melt and half grilled cheese with fixins. Plus some seriously amazing french fries. - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

UPDATE: the cook now uses a subtle bell when orders are up. They added hat/coat/purse hooks at your bar seats that are very convenient. Also, beers are now served in 8, 11.5 and 14 oz glasses of your choice, unless it is a strong ale. I was in the Gammon Coach House the first day it opened. They offer craft beer & comfort food. I go to a bar for craft beer on tap. I have plenty of bottles at home (many I have brewed myself). This place is a circa 1886 building behind a large Victorian mansion at the corner of Wilson and Batavia Ave. Walking in, there is a vestibule to keep the winter cold out that pushes into the room. The small 6-seat bar is 2 steps from the door. To the right is a nook of 2 bar height tables; to the left there are 3 bar height tables. The bar only seats 6. There are 24 seats in this room and a back room that seats about 24. GCH also has seating for 30 on a patio. There is 1 TV for all to see in the front room, and 1 in the back room. There is sports on TV, no sound, with music playing (they put the Sox on at my request). My favorite seat at any pub is at the corner or short side of the bar. This place only has a straight bar, the short side has a garbage can and a stack of glasses and servers work from that end. They could use a bigger bar, but space is limited. The room has a lot of wood. The floor has a wood look, the north wall looks to be the original wood plank wall with single pane grid windows, The ceiling is wood plank. It feels warm and cozy. The only problem is there is an opening to the kitchen with bright lights from the kitchen shining into this warm room, the cooks radio can be heard, and the cooks repeated yelling "burger up". They need a better method to notify food is ready, and doors to block off the kitchen's intrusion into the bar atmosphere. OK, Brad is the beer tender. He is very knowledgeable regarding craft beer and seems to be able to discuss any brewery in the country. I later learned he is a brew master. They have 12 taps, but 2-4 are wasted on tasteless beers. They do have a very nice selection of brews in the remaining 8 taps. Beers are sold in the standard 11.5 oz glass for around $4.80. Now, the usual 14 oz glasses limit me to 2 beers to be legal to drive. You could enjoy a variety 3 of these ales at a relaxed pace, and drive under the limit. They have a minimalist, but satisfying menu of build your own burger, build your own thin crust pizza, chill, wings and things. I tried a burger and it was satisfying, I ordered medium and it was medium, not bloody. Fries are good too. not too skinny, not to fat; slightly crispy on the outside with patatoey flavor inside. Over all, the place is great! Great beer, good food ,knowledgeable beer tender, friendly crowd and it is only 4 blocks from my house. read more

I was there the other day with friends. We waited to long for our drinks, bartender needs more training. Very dry personality. It was my suggestion to go there, I didn't realize there has been a turnover of the staff. I used to go because I really liked the bartender. My friends asked me why I chose this place? We will not be returning. My suggestion is to bring back the bartender that we all loved so much. read more

The bartender asked how to make a Manhattan, must not be a bartender at all. The place was really slow and I waited for over a half an hour for my second drink while I watched him wash glasses. I will not be going back. Not a very friendly atmosphere either, I don't know how they are still in business. read more

Not extremely impressed, but I am sure in warm weather with outdoor searing it may be better. The place is quaint (wont say small). Food options were ok, nothing tooted our horn. Although, others around us had some decent looking different dishes. Beer, many to choose from, which is important! Service, good. My food was luke warm, never a good thing with grilled cheese..... Hub says we will give one more try... So means I am in for another spin read more

Gammon Coach House - Pizza. ... yummm - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

The Gammon Couch House is modern day "Beatnik" territory. This is a coffee house atmosphere where you snap your fingers as you recite jazz poetry and hope Dave Brubeck is on the radio waves. I try to fit in with the cool cats and often wear my beret, dark shades and a black turtle neck and get my "kicks" as I sip the Craft Brew of the day. I'm a local and frequent this Shack just enough to make the scene. I admit that the Craft Beer Choice here is unlimited and ever changing, however how many can actually be tasty? I've tasted everything from effervescent to shades of old bland motor oil and all points in between. Never get attached to a flavor of choice, because it's probably not available on your next visit. I'm not saying this place is a Red Onion, it's just hard to park my "lead sled" in this crazy lot. As I sit at the bar, I start tapping my "Bongos" hoping I don't look too squaresville..."Daddy-O". read more

Gammon Coach House - Carbs and a glass of "Half Acre". - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

I've been to GCH a couple of times now but it's always on a Sunday morning, so I can't comment on their beers, but I'd definitely love to try them. Their Bloody Mary's are fantastic though, and their food is excellent. I've experienced their Grilled Cheese, which has cheese on the outside of the sandwich, too. M built his own pizza on our first visit with bacon, pepperoni, and jalapenos. On our most recent visit, we again got our Bloody Mary's. He decided to build his own omelette with pepper jack and bleu cheese, bacon, and jalapenos. I wasn't in the mood for breakfast, so I ordered the hot dog with everything with tator tots. Our waitress asked me "Everything?" I answered affirmatively, but then she asked about mushrooms and I said "hell no" but in different words and more politely. After she left, I wondered who the hell would put mushrooms on a hot dog? Ewww. I'm pretty sure she was joking around but still.... When our food was brought out, I shit you not, all I saw was a mound of toppings. It was awesome! A beautiful quarter pound hot dog with lettuce, pico de gallo, huge pickles sliced round, a beautiful slice of pepper jack cheese, and god knows what else, but it was delicious. It was quite filling paired with the tator tots. M successfully ate every scrap of his breakfast. As I watched his eyes roll into the back of his head, I knew a nap was in his immediate future. I can't comment on the inside, as we've always sat out on the patio, but that's where I prefer to be. As others have said, it's a bit hard to find if you're not familiar with the area, and your first attempt to park can be confusing as well. But once you make your way inside (or sit down on the patio), expect nothing but great food, great drinks, prompt friendly service, and overall a wonderful experience. read more

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Had the smoked ribs again and they were even better than last time. My wife had the Coach House Burger and she loved it.. comes medium rare and juicy so make sure you tell the waitress if you want it more well done . Not sure why you would though. My son had the Longhorn Grilled cheese with cheese inside and out. Loved it so much I had to order a second one. The beer selection was plentiful and staff was great. Highly recommended! read more

Nice place friendly service. But not really a craft beer drinker. So I stay with my mixed drinks. Patio is awesome during the summer. read more

It's Sunday afternoon. We're headed back to Bartlett from the Aurora Premium Outlets. Hunger strikes! Gammon Coach House is basically on our way home and so our lunch problem appears to be solved. We entered the somewhat cramped establishment with pretty low expectations. What we experienced was the exact opposite. Success! It was a cold October afternoon, so no one was eating out on the patio. It is a nice additional space for seating though. We had the option of bar seating, a table on the bar side or any one of the six or so tables on the other side. We went to the least crowded area on the other side and made ourselves comfortable. Our server was very sweet. Unnecessary side note: She was a hired server at Jenny McCarthy's Halloween Party in Geneva the night before and couldn't get all of the professional vampire makeup off of herself. She was kind enough to let us know that she wasn't in a car accident or anything like that earlier and that it was just makeup. It made for great conversation with her! And we're back to your regularly scheduled review... We started with chips & salsa and onion rings. The salsa was homemade and quite good. The onion rings stole the show! Crisp beer batter that wasn't too heavy. Those were delicious!! We tried the chili and the chicken tortilla soup. Both were obviously made fresh and really tasty. My beef? The chicken tortilla soup was loaded with cheese...and it didn't say that on the menu. I scooped out what I could and proceeded to eat. No crunchy tortilla strips here. Fresh corn tortilla pieces throughout with chicken breast chunks. Woo hoo!! Around the table were patty melts, a grilled cheese and a burger with fries, tater tots and sweet potato tater tots as the side dishes. The burgers were hand packed and served on bakery type buns. Actually all of the bread was bakery quality. The sweet potato tater tots seem to be their own creation while the fries and regular tater tots were your standard frozen variety that weren't exciting. I think I read that someone said that you don't come here for the food. I totally disagree. I'd make the effort to come back for the food. I might even order the same meal sans cheese of course! Everyone around the table was pleased with the food. And the beer menu was extensive. We weren't drinking, but there was a nice variety available. The only other complaint was that although we had good attention during the meal, we think we may have been forgotten about in the side room once we were done eating. We had to eventually go ask our server for a box and the check. Not a huge problem, but the layout is not conducive to being able to see everything from one room to the next. I'm sorry that we didn't try a homemade dessert. I should have saved room. Next time? Aw yeah! read more

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First time visiting this place and its definitely a neat space. It's cozy and has charm, has that local feel. Not really into drinking craft beer but if you do this place won't disappoint- they have a HUGE variety of craft beers to pick from on their menu. They offer a soup of the day, I didn't order it but the guests next to me ordered the clam chowder and they appeared to enjoy it. I ended up selecting one of their Mac n cheese entrees. I did the veggie & cheese curd one. Sounds weird but it tasted pretty good. The veggies they used tonight were green beans, cooked perfect. I gathered they switch up the veggies occasionally from when the waitress said tonight were using green beans. Service was good, attentive and friendly. Was this the world's best Mac n cheese, no but something different with a fun twist on it, definitely. Happy my husband and I finally checked this place out and would like to go back and try them out again. read more

Gammon Coach House - Veggie Mac n cheese with cheese curds baked in it. - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

We stopped at this restaurant on the way home from Geneva because we had our little 15lb dog with us and none of the restaurants in Geneva were dog friendly where we weren't isolated by ourselves or the dog was on the other side of the patio not allowed with us. Gammons was so accommodating to us. The hostess brought a dog bowl of water to our table for our dog. Our waitress Maddie was so sweet, polite and attentive. Such a sweetheart! The food was delicious, too. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with grilled mushrooms on a brioche roll and a side salad. The chicken was moist and well-seasoned, the roll was soft and my salad was a mixture of good quality lettuces and not just head lettuce. The patio was covered which kept us out of the sun and comfortable. I'd definitely go back. Oh, those tater tots...yummy! read more

For someone with a gluten allergy, the menu is limited however the waitress was more than willing to help me modify my order to make it gf. They serve Prairie Path and a dry apple cider. Great service and the food is actually surprisingly good for a pub. I ordered the gammon burger read more

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Went there for the first time tonight with my mom and sister and had a good time. We sat outside and had an ample amount of bug spray on so we were good. We had margaritas, IPAs and cider. The patio is super cute and secluded and our waitress even have me a mini drink of an amazing blueberry, chocolate, vanilla beer on tap for free! We spotter two foxes near by and enjoyed the beauty and seclusion of the area. A Great first impression! I can't wait to bring my friends by again! read more

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Whoever put the address in for this place was wrong wrong wrong. Batavia & Wilson, SW corner in downtown Batavia.. read more

Usually pretty solid but the food was okay and just warm. I wonder if the kitchen can handle the business? Beer was cold but not sure if I will hurry back for the meal. read more

Wish it could be 0 stars!! Terrible service and dirty! Went for lunch and ordered a spinach salad and their Napa salad. Each were $13. The cold spinach had a few mushrooms and what looked like half inch scraps of tomato and onion. The Napa salad had wilted lettice, a couple walnuts and cranberries along with tiny scraps of tomato and feta cheese!Barely edible!! Our soft drink and watery ice tea were not refilled. Never again!! read more

This place was fine. The food was good, but not outstanding. The service was friendly but a little bit slow. The price was right. We got seated right away on a Friday evening in their outdoor dining space, which was a big plus, but there were a bunch of kids running around and yelling, which sours my opinion of the experience (I know that's not the restaurant's fault). I would say it was an average dining experience... I wouldn't recommend it as a featured dining destination and probably wouldn't go back myself as it's a bit of a drive, but if I lived in Batavia or close by I might. read more

Went on a Friday for the fish fry. Breading on the cod is great - the cod was delicious. There were 3 pieces on the plate. The tartar sauce was yum - had to order another because the cup was so small. The slaw was the best I've had around here. Fries were under done. The wait staff was having really strange conversations while we were there - I get the sense its the place where everybody knows everybody. Overall delicious! Will return for the fish fry. read more

Fabulous bar and restaurant. A bit of a hidden gem that has a wonderful selection of craft beers, full bar, with wine as well. Food is homemade and is full of comfort food that really hits all the warm, flavor notes of a home-cooked cuisine! Warm and welcoming customer service that makes me want to return again really soon. Give these guys a try, they are very worth the trip!!! read more

Gammon Coach House - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Solid craft beer selection!!!!! Just moved in a block away from this place....definitely an added bonus. Awesome patio section, food is good, staff is really friendly too! I think the lady and I just found our new spot! read more

Gammon Coach House - A father, a Stout, a Pilsner, and a Belgium IPA. - New American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

We've been coming here for a few weeks now. And so far, we've liked everything we've tried. Excellent beer selection, tasty Bloody Marys, and the menu is fairly small but what they do, they do well. Service can be a bit slow when they're busy, but everyone has been super friendly. And very sweet to a generally hungry and wanting-food-right-now 7YO, which is a huge bonus. We never feel rushed here. The pizza is cracker thin and crispy. I don't usually like it that way - but it's good here (I tried the Margarita) and I'd order it again. BBQ is on point. Burgers are tasty - and served with a cold beer, all is right with the world. Outdoor and indoor seating - and the outdoor seating is covered. Bonus, because random Chicagoland weather. Definitely one of our new go-to spots. Excited to try their new brunch options next! read more

Sent here by the guys at All Spoked Up, our group of 4 bicyclists were ready for a few brewskis after a day of trail riding. A short bike ride up a somewhat daunting hill later, we hit the Coach House, grabbed a seat in the outdoor patio, and ordered a Trim job, Wild Man, MoM, and a Mexican (guess you had to be there, the server had us laughing). Ordered a few appetizers - I'd recommend the calzones, they were like pizza donuts. I love pizza donuts. Even after a hot day of bike riding. We didn't stay for a full meal as we still had some riding to do, but I'm thankful for the recommendation, glad we stopped in, and will defo be back to the Coach House next time I'm on the trail. read more

What a cool place! It's kind of hard to find... tucked behind an old Victorian home in downtown Batavia. You'll definitely want to keep your favorite map app open if you haven't been here. The place itself is small. There's a small bar area with seating for about 20 people, then another room in back with room for another 30. The place is super quaint and has really good, positive energy. The main attraction here is the beer. They have 12 highly unusual taps running, stuff I have not seen since the Wheaton Ale Fest. All super wonderful brews, and they serve small, medium, and large (a full pint) sizes of beer. This is a cool option if you want to taste everything they are featuring. They also had a really impressive list of bottled beer, stuff you don't see every day. The bartenders and waitstaff are super cool and love to talk about the choices. Foodwise, the menu is pretty limited but what they have looked great. I ended up having a hankering for grilled cheese. I did mine with cheddar, tomato, and bacon. Sure, it's a cholesterol bomb, but every once in a while it's fun to splurge. After we ordered my GF was shocked I hadn't checked Yelp reviews yet. Of course, when she dares me I'm going to have to check. Sure enough, some other Yelpers tipped that we should have gotten the sweet potato tots instead of the regular ones. Next time, although for what it's worth the regular ones were awesome. Overall, a super cool place. I will definitely be coming back here for beer in the future. read more