Hidden gem!! Great selection of rotating saisons!! Currently enjoying a delicious mid-west pale…read moreale, very unique and delicious. Place is dog friendly, has a cute little fireplace, plenty of seating, skeeball, nice natural light, and lovely music to boot!

My lovely wife and I visited Is/Was Brewing on a recent Saturday afternoon. It is tucked away on…read moreRavenswood a bit south of Foster. We walked in and the facility was larger than I expected. We decided to drink in the back room, which we had all to ourselves for most of our stay. I decided to order the ominous-sounding Creepies, with bitter orange and elderflower. My love went with Midwest Pale Ale. Both of our beverages were nice and refreshing, though I'd probably try something else on a future visit. My love also enjoyed getting a couple of fun free stickers at the counter.

Honestly the food surprised me. It was all very very good. The staff was super friendly as well. We…read moretried: - Nachos (half) - Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap - Italian Beef We came for the wrap, but I think the nachos stole the show. For two people, I think three is almost too much. Very filling and generous portions. Also it was fun watching all the local dogs know there is a treat jar inside and trying to convince their owners to get them one.

Love coming here!!! The food is great for what it is, and there are definitely a few standout hits…read more As social media will tell you, the chicken Caesar wrap is 10/10, with a bit of a mustard-ey undertone. The service has always been consistent and the staff are kind. The vibes are a hit or miss depending on the day...but you can't go wrong with a back patio!

Great beer, great burgers, cool people. Coffee, frozen drinks, awesome beer store (and wine).read more

Have loved me some Bitter Pops from the start at their original location just up the street on…read moreLincoln. Truly enjoy their new space, the bottle shop, always have had solid draft beers, the mostly delicious food in the kitchen (especially the burger!), the service is generally above average, the outdoor space is excellent, they have a cafe with solid breakfast options and the bathrooms are stocked and clean! I strongly recommend going there and enjoying it for all that it is! Why not a 5-star review?! Well... The one star ding is due to not being presented with the total bill with details at checkout, just being presented with the Toast handheld with the gratuity page displaying, so you really do not know what 18%, 20%, 22% etc., is based on or if you want to do something custom. Turns out it's based on the total bill, including tax. Which, I'm sorry, I do not tip on tax, just as I would not be tipping on any fees added to any bill from any business. I firmly believe that tips should be based on total bill BEFORE taxes and fees. I understand that there are those who are on the opposite side of the coin. That's fine, you do you, I do me. Go and have a great time; but, be aware!

The staff, the selection, the atmosphere, the outdoor seating are all incredible. Love this place!…read more What a gem!

I live in Lake Zurich so getting to see so many Roaring Table beers in the city was such a great…read moresurprise! Beermiscuous has a pretty solid lineup on tap, at least when we went. The real star is the fridges full of SO many different types of beer. I wish I were going right home after because I would have grabbed a few random cans of things. It was a Saturday night & relatively busy, but we were able to grab seating at the bar. The person working was super attentive and talkative with everyone - really made it a great experience. I will say, and I may just be so spoiled by going to the actual breweries, but the beers on tap just didn't taste as .. crisp. Overall, I really like the relaxed vibe of Beermiscuous & being able to walk and grab something local really makes it a great experience.

Great vibe, great food…read more The pizza is from Middlebrow and it's fantastic pizza. Great toppings, flavorful combinations of toppings, fresh ingredients. The dough is delicious as well, tall but light and fluffy with a crispy edge to it. Would definitely get pizza there again. The beer menu is great, plenty of different styles and appreciate the access to the entire storefront. In fact, when I ordered the beer I wanted, they were out of it, so the guy just hopped into the storefront and go the next closest thing (another belgian quad that I know well). Will definitely return, had a great time

Dropped in here on a whim after visiting the alley with some friends. I tried their house beer,…read moretemple gold, and it is fantastic! It has a very nice smooth flavor and creamy feel since it comes from a cask! I also had a glass of the classic gueuze which was also really nice. A bit more sour, but having the fruitiness of that drink to finish off the visit was almost like a dessert! I can't wait to go back.

Milwaukee Avenue is such a treasure trove of places to eat, drink and shop. My love and I were…read moreabout to head somewhere else along Milwaukee Avenue when we literally happened to spot Navigator Taproom and decided to try it out. Navigator Taproom is a place where you pour your own beer and are charged by the ounce, so be careful! There are over 50 taps to choose from, so there's quite a variety of beers, ciders, and even wines that will appeal to just about all tastes. Between the two of us, I think we tried out seven different beers and ciders, and I'd say we enjoyed every ounce that we poured. Paper Plane Pizza is part of the establishment, though we did not eat anything. Definitely give Navigator Taproom if you're in the area.

Great idea, reasonably priced, extra value at Happy Hour and extremely economical with a Groupon. A…read moretrue Choose Your Adventure drinking experience. Pay by the amount YOU or from the taps. Besides beer, seltzer, and kombucha, there are several wines and cocktails. Local, international, craft and classic brews all labeled by style. While detailed descriptions may be lacking, tasting an ounce for a few cents isn't a big commitment. They are also low and no alcohol selections. There's currently a pizza pop up providing food. Hostess was super helpful. There are a few outside tables as well. Good music. And games. Something for anyone and everyone. Will return.

Got to visit Guild Row and their new LTO ("LIMITED TIME ONLY") which is a patio bar and restaurant…read more LTO features Po'Boy, Wine, Live Music and soft serve ice cream. This restaurant is only available for a limited time through the summer months of 2024. We were fortunate to attend an After Party Popup sponsored by Motorshucker with complimentary food samples and wine from Regalis & Cream. We were able to divulge in some yummy caviar (Regalis Ostera Noir) and oysters. In addition to some lite bites of salami, meats, cheeses and peppers. These all came from Regalis and were delicious. I would definitely like to try their full size charcuterie board this summer. I may even try to order some charcuterie meats and cheeses from Regalis. They were premium quality. LTO also had for purchase their full menu. We ordered the Catfish Po Boy and Kettle Chips. Very impressed with this sandwich. They did a good job of frying the fish and the hoagie bread was perfect. The kettle chips compliment the sandwich. The Raventos i Blanc was the favorite wine tasted on this occasion. Guild Row itself is very cute co-working space. Lots of tables, couches and comfy areas to work. This space serves also as a social club. I could see how combining the two are a perfect pair. The members only lounge had a full service bar: liquor, wine, and beer. Our evening was awesome. We enjoyed the sounds of the live music, the divine smells coming from the fire pit. Would definitely consider a membership as a person that WFH and will be on the look out for more opportunities to visit LTO (no membership needed).

I wish more people knew about how amazing Guild Row is! My husband and I sort of stumbled upon it…read moreone afternoon. They have a huge outdoor patio, and we decided to eat lunch there. What a calming space - both indoors and outdoors. There are plenty of tables to sit and do work. There are numerous outlets outside so that your devices will never die on you! The bar opens at 3pm. We were there earlier so we grabbed an espresso and enjoyed the sunshine. The patio is dog-friendly! I can't wait to go back this week and get some work done!

Yeah, we loved Hopleaf! We had two hours to kill while Apple worked to fix a hardware issue on an…read moreiPhone, so we drove over to Hopleaf in Andersonville. So glad we did! We started with beer from an extensive list (updated daily, per our server). I had a Kwak red ale served in a creative glass with its own little supporting stand. Hubs got an IPA and I can't remember which one. Daughter ordered a ginger ale. All tasty! We started with the poutine fries. Very good!! We cleared the plate. Then I had a smash burger - it was good, but I forgot I am not a fan of American cheese which made the burger...I don't know, creamy? The burger itself was good. Hubs and daughter sampled it and loved it. Hubs had the brisket Reuben and loved it. Daughter had the sausage platter and loved the sausages -- 2 kinds -- and potatoes. No room for dessert. Server was friendly, helpful (on the beer menu especially) and efficient. Other staff made sure we had water, utensils, brought our food, etc. We were well cared for. The building itself is a multi-room plus patio affair, all in brick with hardwood floors and warm lighting. We ate in the dining room but there are two bar areas with large bars and tables, serving from the same menu. There was a pleasant doorman who explained the layout and checked our IDs (no kids allowed). Definitely on the favorite list for Chicago visits.

Hopleaf Bar is hands down one of our favorite spots for dinner and drink in all of Chicago!…read more One key to a successful dinning experience at Hopleaf is knowing the three different spaces to engage. When you first walk in, you have to show your ID since this is an adults-only bar establishment. (1) You can then choose to sit in the front bar area, if you want a full menu, but use the bar for ordering service. (2) If you keep walking through the front bar area, you reach the host stand at the top of the ramp. This is where you can put your name in to sit in the main dining room, upstairs, or outside. (3) However, you can also walk through to the left of the host stand to another bar area that has full menus, but bar service for ordering. This is our preferred spot because we can often find a seat and order with the bar. Do note that, during busy times, part of this bar area is managed by the host stand and will be labeled as such. The extensive beer menu is our favorite. We have our favorite food items, so all our decision making revolves around which beer we will get. They always have a bit of everything style-wise, from all over the world, but with a local-brewery focus. Seasonal emphasis is also taken into consideration when they curate the beer list. It is always rotating and we love it! Beers are served in the recommended glasses from the breweries. It's a great drinking experience from start to finish! Our food orders are eternally set: I get the Nueske Ham sandwich with fries and aioli. My husband gets the Reuben sandwich with fries and aioli. This meal is so perfect we'll probably never get anything different, despite the menu being delicious across the board. The wildest we get is sometimes splitting the two sandwiches. No reason to mess with a good thing! Other notable great things about Hopleaf: (1) Kind, knowledgeable, and professional staff. (2) Reasonable prices for high quality and great variety products. (3) Clean Belgian Bar decor/vibe with lots of space for folks to enjoy their time. (4) They are open late and serve food late. Thank you for being an amazing local spot, Hopleaf! We'll see you soon!

We've been longtime fans of Cultivate-- the food, drinks, and ambiance are always amazing. We…read morerecently hosted our engagement party at Cultivate in their private taproom, and we could not be more happy with how everything went! Brian, Logan, and Nico made the entire process incredibly easy from start to finish. Coordinating the menu was super straightforward, communication was excellent, and pricing and logistics were all very clear and organized. We heard from so many of our 60 guests about how impressed they were with the drinks, bar snacks, and beautiful space. We're so grateful to the Cultivate team and would highly recommend them for private events!

Overall, our party felt that Cultivate was an okay experience. The food itself was hit or miss. The…read moreduck confit with dumplings had a nutty taste that overpowered the dish. The cheese plate was yummy, but we were surprised by the size of it. We like the mushroom pasta. It took a long time to get or check and initial orders in. It was a convenient location, but would likely go elsewhere in the future.

Sleeping Village is a great spot! I came here for a concert a few weeks ago and it was an awesome…read moretime. The building is pretty unassuming on the outside and looks a lot smaller than it actually is. Once you're in, the main space indoors is a big open bar with some tables/booths and places to sit but also a lot of standing room. There is a big drink menu that is projected onto the wall that is pretty beer heavy, but there are some other options for non beer drinkers! I got a jalapeno ranch water that was really good. There is a large patio space that looks so fun for the summer. The concert venue is in the back. It's pretty small, but perfect for more intimate shows. We had so much fun!! This place really is such a gem, and I can't wait to come back for some drinks on the patio when the weather warms up.

The name of this bar and venue is adorable. So nicely done right off the bat! Lots of seating for…read moresmall-medium sized groups. Two of which were having a great time when we arrived. We sat at the bar, because it's my default settings or my AuDHD need for routine. Very attentive bartender who greeted us right as we sat down. I'll be honest. I ordered a gin and tonic. My estimation is that this G&T was 75% tonic. I didn't say anything because I don't know what to say. I also do not like confrontation. The venue itself is fantastic! We were there to see KING MALA. ADORE EVERYTHING ABOUT HERE. My boyfriend sprung for VIP tickets. I have no money but meeting her was amazing. Highly recommend seeing a chow here. Intimate, great sound, and a bar inside who made me an on point G&T!