Loved it. It's nice and warm too in the tent. I had several drinks, all of them were so nice and fancy. Do not scared that they say egg whites, you won't taste them. I hate eggs too but decided to try it. It was good. We had a meat & cheese board, the wagyu sausage was delicious. I definitely didn't share that one LOL My steak was delicious, the brisket was a bit too sweet though. Overall great place and can't wait to come back BUT now it's a hard choice between their other place that they own The Turf room. Really hard decisions!! read more

Great food and beverages and a very cool place. Need to come back when the hops are growing

Food was out of This world, service was spectacular and over the top. Wine selection was great for our group, celebrating our brother's passing. Entrees were excellent, salads were even better. We appreciate their service and attention to detail.. loved the dinner. read more

5 Star Food... 5 Star Drinks... 5 Star Atmosphere... but 1 Star Service (at least the second time we went there).... and that's why I can only give Hardware 3 Stars. On our first visit we had an excellent waiter and we fell in love with this place. Before we even left I was on my phone with my cousin and his wife, who we dine out with often, raving about the food, the cocktails and the vibe. After that we were looking for any excuse to go back. A month later, for Father's Day, my wife and I returned with my cousin, his wife and our 38-year-old son. Again, everyone's food and drinks were outstanding... but our server was the rudest most condescending person who ever waited on us. Her name was Amanda, and everything began to go wrong when my cousin's wife, Heather, who has celiac disease, asked her if the drink she wanted to order was gluten free. At that Amanda visibly scoffed and said "I'm pretty sure all of our drinks are gluten free.", to which Heather replied "Would you please make sure?". Amanda went off in a huff and returned shortly after, saying "I checked with our chef, and he said it was gluten free.". After that she seemed exasperated every time she spoke to us, noticeably rolling her eyes and frowning. Noticing her ugly attitude, I asked my guests if they were seeing what I was seeing... they all did. "Maybe she's having a bad night.", my son offered... but it was only 6:30. No matter how courteous we tried to be, it got worse and worse. When we ordered a second appetizer instead of our entrees, she audibly sighed. The final straw was when my cousin and his wife were deciding what they wanted for desert and Amanda groaned and impatiently said "Ok guys, what are we doing here?!?" I was too shocked to say anything before she left our table, but when she returned I asked her why she had such a bad attitude, to which she responded "I didn't realize that I had one.". After I listed all of the rude things she'd done she apologized... but only out of embarrassment it seemed. I still tipped her 20%... against the protests of everyone at the table... "I just find it difficult to tip less" I said, but I've felt stupid ever since. On our way out my cousin stopped and complained about Amanda to the guy at the door. With that I assumed we'd made our point and decided not to push the issue any further. Then I found out that Heather had a flair up and got really sick later that night. Everything she ordered to eat was clearly listed as gluten free on the menu, so she suspected it was her drinks. She called the restaurant and told whoever she spoke with that our server said that the drinks she ordered were gluten free. He replied "No, they definitely weren't... she shouldn't have said that." Amanda obviously never asked anybody about them being gluten free. In hindsight her saying that she talked to the chef (instead of the bartender) should've been a red flag. She was the absolute worst and she completely ruined an otherwise outstanding dining experience. We'll return (like I said, everything other than Amanda was excellent)... and we'll encourage others to go there as well, but with the suggestion that they do as we'll do in the future; if somebody named Amanda tells you that she's your server, tell her you want someone else. read more

First time here! So good! Be sure to get a charcuterie board- we got a medium and it was plenty for two. But skip the bacon. Shrimp Cesar is delish - we split that. Hubby got the duck ragu - very rich (and our waiter said it heats up well for the next day). I got the Manhattan steak with potatoes - the star was the tomato and fresh mozzarella on top. Strawberry shortcake was okay. I got a summer wind to drink and it was awesome. Would have given 5 stars but service was lacking - waited five minutes for a steak knife and for silver ware for the dessert. We will definitely go back - and sit outside! read more

My wife and I went for Sunday brunch. The spelt cinnamon role was our starter. Really nicely done, they have a great baker. My wife got the breakfast pizza, which looked kind of like a flatbread with two sunny side up eggs. I got the cast iron baked eggs with sausage. Excellent food. Service was outstanding. Our server, Kendall, was great, definitely on her game! Ambiance is really neat. Lots of reclaimed materials or rustic without being run down. The music was a mix of jazz, blues, kind of lounge music which made you want to pull up a chair and stay for a while. Extensive bourbon selection, I mean massive. Will definitely be back. read more

Love the menu, but some of the dishes are a hit or miss. Service was great and they are able to accommodate a large party well. Complimentary bread and butter was a good start to the meal. Complimentary birthday dessert at the end was a lovely touch. What's the Difference whisky flight $22.50 - Comes with Eagle Rare 10 Year, Larceny very special small batch, and Bulleit 10 Year. Korean Pork Fried Rice $13 - Good fried rice, portion is small. Duck Under Glass $22 - This dish comes out in a large mason jar and is turned upside down onto a plate. The flavors were interesting, especially with the smoke. It was good, but not something I would order again. Hot and sour soup - Tasted more like watered down sauce. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018 read more

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Stopped by Hardware for a late breakfast/lunch today and I am impressed! I always drive by this place but never knew what it was. I got the flower child cocktail (which was amazing and I usually hate alcohol, it was smooth and easy to drink), goat cheese app, and the charcuterie for one with their house made cheese and house made wagyu summer sausage. They grow their own herbs and use rainwater to water their plants...more sustainable, fresh, and delicious!! Wait staff was also very friendly. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Love all the beer selections. Their beer flights and cheese boards are my favorite! The lamb burger was also very good. They make their greens in house and you can tell by how fresh everything is! They have such a nice patio that was very social distanced. Can't wait to get back and try more! read more

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I like this place but it's about time they changed their menu. It's been the same for years and I would like to go to eat a little differently now! Hope the chef and Management are reading this; it's time for a change pls. read more

I eat primarily vegan and they have amazing options for me. My omnivore friends also tell me that things are amazing. As anywhere, some servers are better than others but they have a couple who are excellent! I love the concept of the locally on-site grown produce, and the up-cycling of the spent hop for the brew being up cycled and used for delicious dinner rolls. Just be sure your server provides them I don't know why yelp wouldn't let me check the ambience but it is also quite nice. read more

Outstanding, unique, excellent selection of food and bourbon. Great atmosphere Will be back! read more

We have been wanting to go here for sometime and we were not disappointed. Service was great thanks to Jackson. The charcuterie was amazing; they make their own Meats and the chorizo was tender, the duck bacon was Smokey and the cheese was tasty. The pork belly served in watermelon was fantastic. The fish fry was hearty and flavorful. My sandwich was le pig Mac. Not sure what made it so delicious. The bun was soft and the American cheese melted so nicely but then the pork was Smokey and seasoned so well I could tell what my favorite part was. We went on a Sunday in the spring so we look forward to sitting outside when all this greens flourish. The sazerac was perfection. The beer was great. I had bloody Mary's made with bourbon chased with an ipa. I combined mine, making it more like a michelada. read more

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Fantastic food. Inventive, thoughtful menu. We really enjoyed Hardware. Highly recommend.

First of all Becka the server did amazing! The food was fantastic. The Brussels appetizer great and the beets!!! My fav. I had the chicken roulade and it was really good. We Caesar salad fish and chips pot pie tacos etc all was great! read more

This place is amazing. From the building itself, to the way they source their food, to the food itself. Every part of the building has a story. They built the place with material that once had a previous purpose. For example the chimney bricks were once part of a crematorium (gives ya the heebee-geebees). Seriously though. A place that takes the time to source their building materials is definitely going to serve you the best foods. Much of the food they serve is grown on site! They have hops growing on vines between the outdoor tables from raised gardens. They have a green house and the waiter mentioned to us today that they've planted a pepper farm on one of the sides of the restaurant. Across the street you'll find their hops field too!! Everywhere we looked we saw produce growing. The menu is fantastic and every dish we ordered was amazing. For example: The tacos had fricken garlic flowers on them!! GARLIC FLOWERS. The dessert menu also has a mix of sweet AND savory options as well as adult options with alcohol treats like an iced coffee that has whisky. Perfect for summer. The savory option was a pork belly that is glazed with awesome whisky sauce. We had the Flat Iron, which is a piece of wagu steak on a bed of perfect sticky rice and came with a perfect sauce. The wagu was amazingly seasoned. Also we had the Korean pork fried rice with an egg on top which we really loved too. Finally I ordered the sticky saucy fried chicken which actually turned out to be the biggest pieces of orange chicken I've ever had. They were soo good. For dessert we had the strawberry short cake and ho-hos. The cake was amazing it had a crunch short bread with fresh strawberries and the ho-hos were serves in a puddle of sweet creme. So amazingly good. Literally nothing here was bad and the establishment itself had a ton of detail. Definitely a place to be proud of having in our neck of the woods. read more

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Please note this review is based on experience during COVID: I called ahead to see what their procedure was for beer pickup. Person that answered was very friendly. On Saturday they are open from 1-7 pm for beer pickup. They have 2 kinds of beer available in 4 packs and several available in crowlers. When I pulled up staff came right outside to take my order and brought it back out very quickly. The outside of the building is beautiful. It looks like a great place once we are finally allowed back inside!! read more

Went here for a girls night this week! WOW! So yummy! We ordered the baked goat cheese (mouth watering), quinoa salad (fresh and flavorful) Korean fried rice (the duck egg... chef's kiss) ravioli (honestly my least favorite but I think I was just comparing it to the other dishes) and the fish and chips (the swordfish was incredible and will be the thing I order when I return) My first old fashioned was a bit hot for my taste, however my friends ordered the cinnamon old fashioned and figgin awesome they were delicious. I had a hearty IPA brewed in house that was excellent! Cannot wait for warm weather to sit on the patio with a beer, order some charcuterie, and devour fish and chips! read more

When we found out we could dine out again in Illinois there was only one place I was going. Hardware. You consistently surprise me with tastes, new items, and preparations of love delivered by a friendly and consistent staff. Thank you! read more

Hardware - Medium board. Full of deliciousness- most of it made in house. You can taste the love - Gastropubs Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Look, I'm from South Jersey, we have endless options in the Tri-State and are spoiled. However, I don't think I've ever given 5 stars to date but this is well deserved! We pulled up to Hardware and looking over the outside I knew we were in for a treat. Lots of plants and well used space, had the reclaimed look, loved it. My fiancé and I split everything and took most of the burger home to savor. We were greeted by a lovely hostess and seated promptly. Our server Noy could not have been more attentive, he was fabulous. To start we ordered drinks- 1) Flower Child, 1) Barrel Aged Manhattan- not just pleasing to look at but possibly the best drinks I've had in quite some time. Appetizers- Burrata & Poutine- AH-MAZING! I like to consider myself a burrata aficionado, never had one like this, the sweet and savory was perfection. The Poutine had an egg over easy (perfectly cooked, no run) over too which I convinced my boyfriend to break and mix in, changed the flavor in a great way. The Sriracha cheese curds melted into the flavors of the home made sausage & cooled by the green pepper over the crisped smashed potatoes, YUM! Main course- Bison Burger & the Manhattan NY steak. Well, I've always thought Ted's Montana Grill had the best bison burger I'd ever had. Hardware just blew that out of the water. The combo of pork belly and bison is ... I'm struggling to find the right words... slap yo mama good!!! The sweet potatoe chips were perfectly thin and crisp. The Manhattan NY Steak made our heads spin as well! You barely needed to use a knife to cut. My bow to the chef bc finally I've been somewhere and they know how to cook a steak! Hint of smoke flavor and mild seasoning so you could really appreciate the natural flavors. The side of tomato, mozzarella and olive tapenade was a nice treat and potatoe that was lightly smashed. Magnificent! Do not let this place slip by if you're in the Aurora, IL area! read more

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Hard to say no to hardware. Love the pork belly tacos and bison burger. But they have sooo much more to offer. Check it out for yourself!

Perfect double date spot. Great drinks, great food, unique atmosphere. We loved seeing the microgreens being grown on the premises. When we were there (several months ago) they also had clear screens up for public health, which was nice and actually created an intimate little room-within-a-room. Love all around! read more

This place is terrific! Fabulous outdoor patio in the summer. Chill hip urban vibe and yet on a farm. Great to see a place like this in the area! Love the beer (of course!). Market fish stew and le pig Mac were outstanding. Service was wonderful too. I will be back...well done! read more

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There is literally nothing they do poorly here. A crazy diverse menu done extremely well with a zillion whiskeys. If for some reason you're in Aurora go there. read more

Can't knock the meal, it was good, albeit small portions. Menu was a bit different as well. Overall not my cup of tea, but may be yours. Staff was friendly and responsive. read more

I was impressed that they were able to seat 9 of us in the main dining room without a crowded or claustrophobic feeling. It's pretty spacious inside and as of this review, there are still plastic partitions between some of the booths allowing patrons some space. Appetizers--that was probably my favorite part of the meal. We ordered a bunch to try and were not disappointed with any of them. My eight year old self is in shock when I say that the charred brussel sprouts were my favorite. I could have eaten the whole plate of it! Other fantastic apps, the poutine (which comes served with over easy egg, because of course it does), the salmon tartare, the burrata and the teriyaki bacon. I didn't care for the burnt ends too much, but Im not a huge fan of that cut anyway. Their charcuterie board offerrings look amazing and it's worth a note to say they try to be as self-sustainable as possible, including a farm/greenhouse for their produce and hops and they cure/smoke all their meat on site I believe. We did each have a main and I opted for the bison burger with truffle cheddar. It was well-made and the side of oven potatoes were so good. This was quite a drive for me but folks should try to visit this amazing space. I would love to come back for their charcuterie board and try their house brews. read more

This place is super cute. If you are looking for a farm to table place, this is it. The food is great!

Lovely place. Food was great bread rolls and butter were delicious. Amazing server so kind and generous. Will come again. read more

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Solid 5 stars Love the recycled wood and decor elements. Sustainable and on site grown products. Host process was seamless with open table app. Server was efficient and knowledgeable. Small menu but packed with variety. Our party of 4 tried a medium charcuterie tray, 2 brisket dinners, Korean fried rice and quinoa salad. Dessert we ordered strawberry rhubarb shortcake and 2 ho ho chocolates. Good selection of on site brewed beer and specialty drinks. Everything we tried was thoroughly enjoyed! Total including a healthy tip about $60 per person. read more

Love this place. Food is amazing and plenty of spirits to choose from. Staff is so nice and welcoming! Highly recommend!

Our second time to Hardware, last was 4-5 years ago. The food is unusual in that most dishes make use of the some greens growing around the property. Sustainable and clever. A wide variety of food types, not a chicken & burger joint, for sure...actually no burgers or chicken! The three guests had ravioli, stuffed chicken and a mixed greens salad with salmon. Don't look for regular type lettuces, only greens. All three were delicious, and reasonably priced. The menu is of decent size, but many dishes had an ingredient or two that were not something that I enjoy. Hardware has a massive whiskey selection, too bad we don't drink that . They do have 6-7 beers that they brew, as well as 4-5 local craft brews. If I had one suggestion, it would be that they need a beer menu similar to their whiskey menu! The ambiance is terrific, a great outdoor patio and excellent servers. Overall, a nice place that offers a change from the ordinary. read more

This is a must-try place. Food is excellent and many ingredients are grown locally as well as by the owners and staff. The staff is more than willing to not only explain any item on the menus, make recommendations but also fill you in on any questions, history, or plans for the future of the restaurant. Being of Canadian descent, I had to try the poutine. They definitely have their own take on it and it was great. The first time we went was for lunch, the Georgia peach grilled cheese is unbelievable. Dinner saw me having the fish and chips, also very well done with their own twist. For dessert, we had the pork belly. Yes, you heard right, pork belly. It won't be for everyone but ya got to at least try it. Yes, we have and will be back, with and without friends. Can be tough to find as the only thing they have not done very well is signage, however, it is well worth the search. Highly recommended. read more

First time. Passed it many times. Don't know why. Great friendly staff. Great food. Great drink selection. New fav spot. Will be back. And the ambience of the whole place is awesome!! Lots of repurposed items. Love it. read more

If you have not tried Hardware yet you are missing out! Went on a date night there with my husband and was blown away. Feels like you are at a restaurant in the city. He loved the over 400 whiskey options and the food was AMAZING. We shared the charcuterie board, the Brussels sprouts, tuna tartare, skirt steak and Ragu pasta and then had the hoho for dessert. Yes - get ready for a pricey night out - but it is worth it and the food and the vibe feels special. Everything is fresh, made/grown in house, service impeccable- we cannot wait to go back! read more

Hardware - Charcuterie board with duck, wagu beef summer sausage, cheese and more! - Gastropubs Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

This is agregar gem for anybody that lives in the West Suburbs. I came here with my wife for a date night on a Saturday evening. We loved it. Our server was Rebecca. She was great! For our drinks, my wife went with a Flower Child and I went with a beer flight. For starters we went with the Brisket Tacos and the Green House salad. For our entrees, I had the Wagyu Flat Iron steak and my wife had the House Made Linguini Ragu. For dessert we had the Chocolate Ho Hos. Let me tell you that everything here tastes fresh! Very unique dishes. My hat goes off to the chef and kitchen staff. They certainly know what they're doing. The ambiance is great. They also take COVID precautions serious here. Our table was divided by cloth and plastic panels. I'm not sure if this is the best way of describing it but they are on top of their compliances. Good food, cocktails, vibes, service. My wife and I will definitely return! Please dine and critique for yourselves! read more

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10/10 if you haven't been here... Well, what are you waiting for.... This place blew me away, I had reservations and I couldn't be happier, upon arrival the place is inviting by all the green, farm looking, fresh gardenry and how fresh and clean every is here. Sat down, had the waiter who is beyond knowledgeable... Wow never been to a place where staff is so knowledgeable, greens are grown in house and they have a farmer worker there 24/7...amazin,they have a smoker running 18hours a day.. Incredible for the local meats they smoke in house... Everything gthere organic and home grown... Some choices of housr made cheeses as well... I mean the list goes on a on... They are also a brewery and distillery... There's outdoor and indoor but I'd recommend the one the outdoor because of how beautiful and green it is... 10/10..i highly recommend read more

Hardware - Gastropubs Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

My humans said food was great and the bourbon selection was out of this world! I wouldn't mind enjoying a nice bourbon neat!

Sustainability does not mean you have to sacrifice, and Hardware proves that through design, service and taste! The restaurant is gorgeous, which features many recycled decor. The serve was great, especially considering we were a rowdy group of 6! The server was very knowledgeable and offered several suggestions, and making choices for us after we asked for surprise cocktail. All which were delicious. They have an amazing charcuterie board! We ordered the largest, which I believe was 5 meat and 5 cheese. The selection was awesome and unique! I had the skirt steak for dinner. Portions were small and there is no "sides" menu offered except smashed potatoes. My steak came with only a few mushrooms. It was not much to fill me up but luckily I filled up on the board previously. There was a small incident with the check in which we were overcharged but they quickly apologized and corrected it when notified. read more

Hardware - Charcuterie - Gastropubs Near Me - North Aurora, Illinois

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Great food ! Fresh ! Many healthy options . Prices are very fair ! Loved it and we will return

Great farm to table restaurant. Friendly staff and nice ambiance. We love the patio seating during warmer temperatures.