A super sweet place to stop on our way up to the UP…read more Delicious food, great service, and tasty samples of beer that I got to buy some to go. They even have brunch.. bummer that I'm not gonna be able to go there that day. But another trip will stop in for brunch. They have legit biscuits and gravy. Large and spacious, and great big bar. When driving up look for the parking lot to the left of the building. But if you drive by it just pull into the small driveway on the other side of the building to get back around to it. You can enter both sides. Check out my pictures for brunch.

We stopped at Burnham Brewing after a very long drive as we were starting our cross-country road…read moretrip, so we were absolutely starving! The ambience is really cute, with plenty of seating and some fun artwork on the walls that gives the place a nice atmosphere. We ordered a beer flight, and I really enjoyed one of their sours, which was definitely a highlight for me. Unfortunately, the food was a different story. We ordered a few things and honestly weren't big fans of any of it. Even though the food wasn't really for us, we still enjoyed the atmosphere and the beer, so I'm giving Burnham Brewing . I'd definitely come back for the drinks and atmosphere, but I'd probably try something different food-wise next time!

The food was outstanding, the beer was good, and the service was excellent!…read more Blockhead is definitely worth visiting! My wife had sushi also and she loved it!

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.

Ultimate camping/dining/dog-friendly experience! Within minutes of entering 10-56 you realize that…read morethere are strangers in the house! Virtually every menu item is a treat!Mike & Ericka are hosts from a culinary castle.

If I could give negative stars, I wouldn't hesitate--I'd be digging for a minus-five option…read more Last night at 1056 Brewery started off exactly how you hope a night out with friends goes--great company, lots of laughs, even a little bingo thrown in for fun. Unfortunately, that perfect evening didn't just take a turn... it drove straight off a cliff. Seven of us ordered appetizers and full meals, and everything hit the table looking and tasting great--except for one unfortunate burger that was so thoroughly charred it could've doubled as a hockey puck. Our friend tried to power through it (because who wants to complain?), but eventually realized it just wasn't edible. They politely asked if it could be remade or replaced. Simple enough, right? Wrong. About 20 minutes later--after everyone else had finished eating--we weren't met with a replacement, but with what I can only assume was the owner, who approached with an accusatory tone that immediately made the entire table uncomfortable. Instead of resolving the issue quietly, she marched back from the kitchen holding the same burnt burger and presented it like courtroom evidence, as if we were on trial for daring to send it back. At that point, we were all sitting there in disbelief. Was this really happening? Then came the comment: essentially suggesting that next time, we should say something before eating most of it--despite the fact that our group had spent plenty on food and drinks and clearly wasn't angling for a free burger. The implication alone was enough to sour the entire experience. To "fix" things, she offered to comp the burger (which we had already declined) and, as we were leaving, handed over a $20 gift card--as if that could somehow erase the awkwardness, embarrassment, and frankly rude treatment we had just experienced. It couldn't. What should have been a minor kitchen mistake turned into a bizarre and uncomfortable scene, all because of how it was handled. Mistakes happen--burnt burgers happen--but treating paying customers like they're trying to pull one over on you? That's a choice. It's a real shame, because the night had been so enjoyable up until that moment. But after witnessing that level of unprofessional and unpleasant behavior, it's hard to imagine returning. Do better. Seriously.

I drive 45 minutes to get to Grapes & Hops & it has yet to disappoint me! I've always only had the…read morewine slushees and they've been amazing! I love that they switch up the flavors to keep things from getting boring & keep people coming in. The owner always comes up & makes sure we're doing ok no matter who I'm with & he makes nice conversation, not the kind that feels forced. The urban feeling inside is nice & the outside seating are is cute! It's a nice little place to be in downtown Kankakee. Only downside to Grapes & Hops i have is that it is always freeeeeezing in there, so bring a jacket or something in case you aren't able to sit outside when it's warm out.

If you haven't had their Thanksgiving Christmas then you are missing out. We moved to California 4…read moreyears ago. We had some friends coming to visit us in 2017 from Kankakee that picked up some of the Thanksgiving Christmas mix. We had a dinner party for several friends that are native Californians that absolutely fell in love with this mix. We told them about our visit to Kankakee and had orders from several of them to pick up some of the mix. We went in today and our order was ready to go. I tried the flight of apple wines while my husband got to enjoy some maple whiskey that he loved. This is definitely a spot we will return to when we visit Kankakee. I highly recommend stopping in to try a flight or two while supporting a locally owned business. The slushes are pretty fabulous too.

We were traveling through the area and thought it was a brewery, but it's really a tap room of some…read morecentral Indiana breweries! Amazing space!!

Honestly, 10/10. Cute little brewery we've driven past a couple times while on vacation and decided…read moreto stop in. Good drinks. Good bartenders. Clean bathroom. What more could a girl want. Special bonus for having metazoa beers cheaper than what I could get at metazoa. Sure it was a can instead of draft but that's still a HUGE WIN.

Out of all the breweries I have been too this place has the nicest and cleanest bathrooms! Outside…read moreof that the beers were good and loved that they showcased manic meadery here as well

The Iris is delicious! The service is good, but not…read moreintrusive. Taproom is small, but well appointed.

So the beer here is really good. They are constantly changing it up too so you get to try a lot of…read morekinds of you come here enough. They have free popcorn too. Worst part is that it is tiny. There is barely enough room to get the tables and stools in, not to mention people. Luckily, the good beer outweighs the lack of space. Maybe they will get a bigger place someday. They need it considering the popularity of their establishment.

Four Fathers is a hole in the wall that you might drive by several times and not notice. Eagle eyes…read moreserved well today. The interior is a shoe box with a few bar seat style tables and a half door opening where you order. A complimentary popcorn machine is set up by the tables. On tap are only a half dozen beers but that's fine by me. When you run across a joint this size you want to see them concentrate on a small selection and get them right. I had the pleasure of a couple free pours today, Abolition and British Ugly. Abolition, a robust porter, warmed my heart...so I bought a growler to go. British Ugly, a mild English ale, was nearly as good. If I had the time I would have done it the right way and ordered a flight, but we had other fish to fry. I enjoyed their small/local approach. If you find yourself in this neck of the woods do yourself a solid and pay these fathers a visit. Cheers!

Smoked kielbasa as an appetizer on the menu? Heck yeah, I'm here for it. And you know what? The…read moresmoked kielbasa was even better than I was hoping it would be. It came with three different sauces: beer-infused mustard, tangy barbecue and creamy horseradish. I could have just sat here and ate charred pork and drank beer and I would have been happy. We also got a Caesar salad, which was OK but would have been a bit better if it came dressed -- the dressing came on the side. The wedge salad was good but was less of a wedge and more of a regular salad. Fenwick Farms has a kids menu, which features things like cheeseburgers, buttered noodles, chicken strips and other kid-friendly foods. Each kids meal comes with a side and a dessert (ice cream sundae), although we didn't get our ice cream, but it was fine because my kids didn't need anymore sugar that day. Speaking of kids: They have free arcade games to play! My kids played Pac-Man and NBA Jam while we waited for our food. The Fenwick Farms Brewing Co. beer is made right here at the brewery, and this is the first and only craft brewery in Rensselaer. They have 30 different beers on tap (most their own, some guest beers), and they offer flights. Indiana knows how to do craft beer, and FFBC is another great example of great beer.

We have been wanting to visit here for a while, and I'm so glad we finally did! The service was…read morefast and friendly, the drinks were great, and the food was memorable! The server helped me pick a popular drink, she let me try any of their tap beers before deciding what I wanted. We had the sausage appetizer and it was delicious! We will definitely be back!

We stopped in after visiting family at Purdue and had a nice time. We didn't try the food but the…read morepizzas and breadsticks looked and smelled phenomenal. We will have to come back again with empty stomachs. The bartender was really good to talk to and had lots of great suggestions. My favorite was their sour. It was fruity and smooth - not at all too sour or overwhelming. They also had a really tasty jalapeño cream ale. Nice and roasted jalapeño flavor without all the spice up front. There was a lot of regulars there and we were all watching sports and hanging out. It looks like they have lots of events throughout each month if you need something to do this winter! Also dogs are allowed on the patio when it's nicer out.

The mascot for the place is so adorable it makes you want to come in a Boston Terrier and who…read moredoesn't love a cute dog. It's good in size but not overwhelming, the beer selection contains a lot of IPA's but still a good selection of beer to choose from. The server was happy to explain the beers in detail.

Really fantastic spot with a hip, relaxed vibe and great food! Absolutely worth the ten minutes…read moredrive from the interstate. I had the Toasted Italian sandwich and loved it. The soft pretzels/beer cheese and chips/salsa were hits with everyone in our party. Didn't get a chance try the drinks--but I'll be back for that! While you're there, be sure to take a few minutes to walk or drive the local Art Walk. Lots of really incredible public murals to enjoy. Our visit to eMbers made my day!

This is a unique restaurant with a unique menu. It has a beautiful large covered patio that is…read moreheated so you can still enjoy eating on cool October evenings. My husband had the wood fired pork chop topped with house made bourbon barbecue. It looked scrumptious and tasted scrumptious. I had the figgy delight from the wood fired. Oven. May sound a little strange, but omg, out of this world. We enjoyed the eclectic decor. We ate in what i would describe as the 1950's greenhouse with 50's and 60's 45's covering one wall. Our server was very gracious, especially since we had a lot of questions. If you are ever in the Rensselaer, you must stop at Embers. Great beer and whiskey selection.