A new local favorite - in the middle of a neighborhood and some warehouses - but what a surprise…read morehow good the area was and how kid friendly the space is. An easy stop in for a few beers with local friends. Great selection and nice little hidden gem of Geneva! Service was as expected but the bartender was really nice

Saw the Apple Cider Donut seltzer on a menu at a nearby restaurant and it was sold out. To my…read moresurprise, Penrose was extremely close by so we decided to give it a visit. We had bev flights and tried all of the seltzers. I loved the Grape one and wished there were cans available to-go (sold out). The lemon seltzer was refreshing and would be perfect on a hot day with some crumbly ice. Fun place to hang out, lots of games available. Special event room off to the side too! I'll be back :)

Stopped by on a Saturday when there was a hosted comedy show…read more I noticed there was multiple seating areas but the comedy show was hosted in their largest room. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the space was converted to accommodate a non- music event (including sofas upfront - which I enjoyed thoroughly). Our server was kind and attentive before, during and after the show and her presence didn't distract from the show either. I was easily able to enjoy my beer while laughing through the sets. My friends were able to enjoy some beers and canned cocktails as well. We all were impressed with the combination of sold out event and service. I would recommend coming by here on any night - especially one with live entertainment.

Came here and hit up this longtime local favorite of a brewery. It has expanded to other locations…read moreand its products can be found many other places but this is the best place to get it. Pollyanna is one of the top attractions in downtown St. Charles along the Fox River. Has the brewery as well as a patio that's nice when it's warm enough. They also have a distillery for those who are getting the hard stuff. Best thing about this place is of course the beer, but it also has a chill atmosphere. It's located in the middle of downtown in a plaza. There's a patio in front that will be packed in warm weather. For this particular trip we sat inside. The inside is actually pretty big, and has the bar area as well as an area with quite a few tables. It's about $7 a pint. There was a pretty good variety. I got the Sweater Paws. It's a blonde ale that's on the lighter side. This beer has notes of coffee and vanilla. As for the food, not much else besides $1 or so bags of chips but you can bring stuff in. Has Colleen's Breadsticks for $6 a bag which are local. There's several restaurants next to here that will deliver an order. Has a pretty fun atmosphere and most important has good beers to choose. It also has cans to go. The brewery also hosts some food trucks.

Went to Solemn Oath Brewery after office with friends on an unusually warm March evening (82°F!),…read moreand it turned out to be such a great plan. The outdoor seating has a really chill, rustic vibe--perfect for relaxing after a long day. We ordered pizza to go, and it did not disappoint--tasty, fresh, and quick. The whole atmosphere made it a great place to hang out and unwind. Definitely recommend for casual evenings with friends!

We need a place to hang out with friends in between a wedding & reception…read more The day was beautiful outside and we sat on picnic tables while drinking some beer. They have a lot of IPA's & hazy stouts which are not my favorite; however, they did have a Kolsch which made me think of my visit to Cologne, Germany a couple years ago. There was supposed to be to be a food truck but they had cancelled on the place. Only negative was sitting in our nice dressy clothes on the picnic benches. Would be nice to have blankets or pads to sit on. They have cute tent like seating which would be great in the cooler temperatures. Overall, we enjoyed - just wish they had snacks we could enjoy since there was no food truck.

Great service. Went for restaurant week and for and extra $10 came with a beer pairing. Food and…read morebeer was pretty good and reasonably priced.

My experience with Hopvine Brewing was incredibly disappointing, and unfortunately it ended before…read morewe were ever able to order a single beer or meal. On July 26, 2026, my wife called the restaurant specifically to ask if their patio was dog friendly because we planned to bring our small dog. She was told that it was. Based on that information, we drove 31 minutes to the brewery looking forward to trying several of their beers. When we arrived, the employee informed us that only service animals were permitted on the patio. I explained that my wife had called ahead and spoken with a male employee who told us dogs were allowed. The employee admitted he was the person who answered the phone, but first claimed my wife never mentioned bringing a dog. I was present during the call and know that she specifically asked about bringing our dog. He then changed his explanation and said he "must not have understood." I found that explanation difficult to believe. I then informed him that our dog is a service dog. Instead of asking the questions permitted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), he repeatedly asked to see the dog's credentials. Under ADA guidance, businesses generally may not require documentation or certification for a service animal. Even after I explained this, he continued asking for credentials. To make matters worse, this all occurred around dinner time when the restaurant and patio were completely empty--we were the only customers there. The entire experience left me feeling unwelcome and frustrated. Whether this was the result of poor employee training or company policy, the staff handled the situation in a way that reflected poorly on the business. I drove over half an hour to visit a brewery I was genuinely excited to experience, only to leave without ever being served. I'm an avid craft beer enthusiast who travels around the country reviewing breweries and sharing my experiences. It's unfortunate because Hopvine had several beers I was looking forward to trying and reviewing. Instead, my only takeaway from this visit was a very disappointing customer service experience. I hope Hopvine provides better training to its staff on both communicating accurate information to customers and understanding the ADA's requirements regarding service animals.If you're posting this publicly, you may also want to attach any evidence you have (such as a call log showing the timing of the call) and keep the review focused on your firsthand experience, as that tends to make reviews more credible. Until then I would avoid this brewery at all cost until they can update their pet policy and provide better customer service.

Oh wow! Favorite burger ever and the sweet potato fries are great too but that burger is what keeps…read moreme going back. Love the flights of beer too. Is there anything better than a great burger, a flight of beers, good company and then being able to go play a few rounds of pinball? Maybe it is a midwest thing but that is my idea of a perfect date night with my husband. Two brothers taphouse is a little bit of a find since it isnt the typical place for a restaurant (it is in the brew facilities afterall) but wow it is a little treasure. Nice patio area, nice set of 6-7 pinball games, great service, great beer and great food. 10plus -a must do kind of place

When we walked in it smelled like a urinal cake in the entire place. It was warm and didn't smell…read moreright. We were seated by a nice hostess and the waiter came to our table. He took our drink order and then came back with the drinks. He asked if we were ready to order, we said yes and he said ok bye and walked away! We found a different waitress and she took our order. She brought the food and she was good! She kept checking on us and filled our drinks etc. Food was good so were drinks. But the initial service was unbelievably bad, we didn't see the first waiter until after we were done eating and he said "sorry for the delay". Delay was an understatement, not even attempting to take our order but taking another tables order instead was just disappointing. We would suggest if you want something from there I would suggest order out and take it home. Just disappointing service and the smell of urinal cakes was not good.

To be honest, I hadn't heard of McCarty Mills before. We were looking for a new place to try, as…read morepart of Aurora's restaurant week, that had a good beer selection. The food offered, as part of restaurant week, the beer selection, and service were all fantastic. I'm very glad we stopped here and would definitely stop again!

It's a small place. Variety of beers in cans and on tap. The service was good. Place is cute…read more Definitely locals go there. Not a variety of food-pizza and like 2 appetizers.

Lovely cocktail bar in Wheaton that opened recently. The decor is very 1920s speakeasy, and similar…read morevibe to a nice bar I might find in Chicago except I don't have to travel as far! I love the name and decor. I guess they specialize in natural wines which I'd love to try someday, but this time we stuck to just their cocktails. We ordered the Papalote (very spicy), Sugar Daddy (tart and refreshing), and Jalisco Vibes (loved the color of this one). They were all very good. On a Saturday evening, it was surprisingly not crowded at all but I'm sure later in the night it gets more crowded. I'd love to come back and experience it at night! I think this would be a cozy spot during the winter to come for some of their wine and cheeses.

I have a hard time with this place bc the good was great and the bad was terrible…read more The good - I really like the speak easy concept and vibe. It's a super cool and unique spot for downtown Wheaton. The service was phenomenal, staff members were friendly and attentive. They did a great job of taking care of their customers. The drinks were outstanding and I love their cocktail menu. A lot of their drinks are up my alley, I enjoyed the Jorge Negrete and Rosita the most. Smokey, strong and smooth. The bad - the food was awful.. not only was it just not tasty, it was just reaaaallly really bad. My friend ordered sliders and the buns had mold on them. The lack of quality control really turned me off that I won't order food from there again. We also ordered fries but I was so turned off that I just couldn't eat them. I will say - staff was extremely apologetic and compt the sliders and our first round of drinks.

We had a wonderful dining experience. The ambiance is warm and friendly. The service was…read moreexemplary with a knowledgeable, personable and conscientious server who was attentive but not invasive. We found him charming. The food was exceptional. We started with the Baby Gem salad and the Artisan Cheese Plate, both excellently prepared and delicious. My husband had the 14 oz. Prime Ribeye with Cafe De Paris butter, horseradish jus, herb garlic fritesthat was perfectly prepared and came with wonderful, flavorful sauces. I enjoyed the Grilled Petite Tender, emphasis on tender! It was lovely. For dessert, we shared the Vanilla Bean Canelé, which was unique and sweet and made a delightful ending to an excellent meal. We will be back!

We've been here so many times just for their desserts because they have some of the best I've ever…read moretried, especially in the suburbs. Honestly prefer the desserts more than the food here, although we've had dinner here two or three times I think, but the desserts have always been what's most memorable to me. I still think about the apple cider donuts we ate here last fall. Whoever the pastry chef is here is amazing!! The dessert menu is constantly changing we can't even keep up, but it is always on theme with the season. This most recent time, we ordered the Smores Baked Alaska and Blueberry Shortcake. Both were soo good, but I liked the smores baked alaska the most--the different layered textures and flavors were perfect.