Trying to gate keep this place, but there are so many amazing things about it that I do want to share. First off - pickle beer - if you know, you know. It's the life juice. Second, are the recently added craft drinks and I cannot stop thinking about the Hugo spritz - made just right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is impeccable, good food options and you cannot beat the patio - no matter the weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 1000/10 recommend! P.S. If this location is not up to snuff for you, there's one more in Wrigleyville and OG in Milwaukee (trust me, it's worth the trip). read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Hugo Spritz and Pickle Beer - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a damn good Cuban, which is really hard to find. Moist with spicy beer mustard sauce with house aioli and carnitas, black forest ham and nice gooey swiss cheese. Add pickled jalapenos on a toasted torta roll and you've got a winner. Plus a diverse selection of beers you don't find everywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of room inside plus a sizeable outdoor area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm looking forward to trying the Italian beef. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Cuban - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside and it's well covered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went do brunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was family friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was great and gave my daughter chalk to play/draw with. Food was surprisingly good. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Brunch wrap - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Solid brewery! It's quite spacious and airy, and there are definitely good spots for larger groups to gather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of the times I've been here, we got the pretzel which was ENORMOUS and so good. The brews are always interesting too. One thing to note is you order via QR code at your table, but the process is pretty easy. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here and I really enjoyed it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for meeting with friends or a large group.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were well made and the soft pretzel was huge but really soft and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to just hangout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Bavarian Pretzel - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good beers but seemed like a really pretentious spot to go. Staff wasn't overly friendly but it was also very busy, so giving them the benefit of doubt they were overwhelmed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Patio was pretty cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Italian beef wasn't anything to brag about but the Cubano was good. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is my favorite summer spot because the patio is dog friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a fantastic selection of food and have gone there for a party. It was catered by the brewery and it was the perfect finger food. They have a great, always rotating beer selection and even have pup food if your doggo is hungry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]During the winter they have couches and it can be very cozy in there for a fun game night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great brewery with some great food options. This place is set up like a living room, and office. It's nice to relax, come here have a beer, coffee, tea, pastry, or even lunch. We came here on a Sunday afternoon for a beer and sandwich, they do allow kids, and over the place was 1/2 full. It was quiet. I got an IPA, the frozen coyote, it was great. I also got the roasted red pepper hummus sandwich. It was good, I would have preferred it in a wrap but it comes on a ciabatta. My partner got a turkey sweet potato sandwich. We also got a bowl of chips, there were so many in the bowl. Great place to go to! read more

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Cool spot to meet with friends for food and some drinks, lots of beverage options. Beer, wine, non alcoholic. Good food. Pretzel and Italian beef were tasty and huge portions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill outdoor seating with big benches and nice indoor space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome spot. Great vibe, love the green and spacious indoor space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor space is super Chicago - you got the el running through just behind the patio area and tons of open table space which is ideal in the summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get a bit hot in the peak of the summer given it's all just blacktop, but it's great come the autumn.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've had some great beers and some not great beers. But that's the beauty of a nano brewery shared space. You try some things, some experimental things and some newer breweries. The food's pretty good to boot. Food generally comes out surprisingly quickly and the sandwiches I've had generally are good. Nothing fancy, nothing super creative, just good reliable food. Looking forward to returning. read more

Got the Staff Draft beer and a cold brew and both were really good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent seating and lighting and lots of outlets to sit and work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be going back to get work done and the staff was awesome. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Staff Draft and Cold Brew - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pilot Project Brewing bills itself as a "brewery incubator" which is a neat concept. While this Logan Square location is on Milwaukee Avenue, they also have a location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My lovely wife and I stopped in for a flight of four beers, and it was nice to sample the variety of selections from the hosted breweries. It's a very chill atmosphere, and it was not super crowded during our Sunday afternoon visit so we were pleased to sit at our own table for two and hear each other talk while enjoying beers too. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pilot Project Brewing remains a great place for group hangouts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have an excellent outdoor patio that's dog friendly and has plenty of picnic tables making it the perfect place for groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What's more is that you can order everything via QR Code from the table and it's brought out to you. read more

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I always forget about this local neighborhood brewery but we have a great time every time we stop by. The outdoor patio is great and I'm looking forward to spending time out there as it warms up. The ordering via phone makes it very easy to place an order and the amount of drinks (NA options too!) and snacks should satisfy most groups! read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Only like stouts and I was in luck, they had one stout and it was delicious - the brushfire. Bartender was friendly and his favorite, admittedly the staff favorite was also the stout! Super cute indoor area with plenty of tables and seats, looking forward to the next time we're here. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Brushfire - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had some good beer here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed the flight option , pretzel , and space to chill .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of great choices, our favorite in the area read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Been catching up with a friend and we wanted to find a good cafe where the environment is relaxing and comforting, then we found Pilot Project Brewing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their coffee is also good too which i and my friend really liked. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get beer in the city. With multiple different breweries, the options are nearly limitless. I tried a flight of a bunch of new beers I haven't tried and also got a pretzel. The beer was delicious and the pretzel was super soft and included some fun dipping sauces! Parking is usually easy down the side streets. read more

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There is nothing wrong with pilot project, but there is nothing great either. I thought the beers were fine but not special and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was a bit stodgy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think the issue is so many place right near by are better read more

Such a cool brewing incubator! There are so many interesting beers and ciders to choose from, and they have a variety including lagers, IPAs, stouts and sours. They are really nice, patient and helpful with recommendations too! Ask for samples if you can't decide between a few! And I was not prepared for their HUMONGOUS pretzel, but loved it! Three different mustard-based sauces to dip it in too. So good!! Modern, very hipster vibe. Tuesdays happened to be their bocce league/game night--it was very lively. I saw some people come in just to hang out and do some work, like a coffee shop. read more

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The main attraction here is the beer. There's lots of it and it's really good. Secondary though, is the food. Of the food, of particular mention is the pretzel, whose King Kong proportions I can't stress enough. This sucker is big. So if you're a size queen for pretzels or just fixin for a good brew, hit it up! read more

We are visiting from out of town and happen to stumble upon this spot. To my surprise, this was the home of Donna's pickle beer. I really enjoyed the pickle beer and sour beer! Staff is kind and friendly. We really enjoyed the pretzel too. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes, kind people that work here, and a great place to gather and catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Have an outdoor patio you can hangout at if you would prefer to be outside, or comfy furniture if you want to relax and chat in the AC.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great drinks and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Chai latte and a vanilla latte - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely from inside and outside setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife love to have coffee there. The place looks so fantastic and has great options of coffee and everything has nice flavors. The quality was so great. The Himalayan Lavender latte taste amazing and smooth flavor. The staff were so good and very friendly. read more

I really really loved this brewery. It's the perfect spot for a bunch of nice drinks with friends or coworkers. They have an amazing selection of beers - My favourites were the Pickle Beer and the Azadi! While the pickle beer sounds funny, trust me it is very interesting. I also had a lovely stout. The general vibe is like most breweries, easy to chat with friends, nice music and good seating. Definitely going back here again. read more

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Great beers and really yummy bar snacks! Good portion sizes too. The bartender was super helpful when we were selecting our beers for the beer flights. He helped recommend beer based on his favorites and what we've enjoyed in the past as well. Really cool space too with great vibes and it was packed which is a great sign. I will definitely be going back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite dog friendly brewpub in Chicago.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is s on the side of the building away from any sidewalk traffic and the beer and food are both great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like coming for lunch on a weekday, very chill and I've never had a problem getting a table outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

LOVED this place so much! Amazing selection of beers, great service, and great vibes all around! Highly recommend doing the flight! Also a great place to bring a large group! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]An amazing place for celebrating with friends or a casual hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders are also really kind and helpful in picking out drinks! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little coffee spot, good area to study and very friendly staff!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a pistachio iced latte and it was delicious read more

Had the chance to stop into Pilot Project Brewing for a Yelp Elite event and wow was I impressed! This spot is huge & inviting. My favorite part about it is the fact that there are different types of seating, so if you're going to work, with friends, or just for a solo beer, you are golden! I was able to find a table next to an outlet and chairs with backs to get some work done. The bartender was helpful with selections. My only gripe was that I ordered a pretzel and it never came! read more

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We were excited to come to this brewery incubator because they have a nonalcoholic brewery on tap here. The patio was lovely this afternoon and we liked the online ordering. The service was very prompt. Such a good selection of alcohol and non alcohol drinks on their menu. The food was good, although we were disappointed they were out of a couple menu items. read more

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They had a good variety of beer, but the bartender was incredibly weird. No facial expressions, but a lot of make up. Just an awkward environment. I tried 2 beers that were pretty bad, then I settled on a fruited pale ale that had strawberry and lavender in it. It wasn't bad, but I would not return. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is my go-to spot when I need to focus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables are spaced out, and the music isn't too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I usually get a flat white and their almond pastry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Prices are a bit high, but the atmosphere makes up for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

For sure there's a lot of breweries in Chicago, and many are so new and small they can't afford their own buildings so they share one with a few. It allows you to try a few of these all at once. Pilot Project isn't itself a brewery, but actually a collection of a few that have gathered together. It's similar to District Brew Yards, but they pour the beers for you and they have an actual food menu. There's some breweries who like to keep it small and this makes the perfect kind of place. After researching this a bit, I was interesting in trying some of the newest breweries. In this building they have a few. This isn't an actual brewery but more like a taproom. It's about $8 a pint. That's kind of high but you do get lots of variety. Among the breweries is Funkytown. I got the Gym Shoe Weather. It's a Belgian Pale Ale. This had notes of candied dates, ground pepper, rye bread, and stone fruit. As for the food, it's good but expensive. It's about $12 for a sandwich. Has a few vegetarian choices. I had the Californian, a sandwich. Good size except no sides came with it. This had arugula, cucumbers, edamame hummus, red onions, and tomatoes. Good in spite of it being expensive. There's also stuff like nachos and more. Good place for trying some not as popular local beers. It has a convenient system to order with QR codes and there's no need to wait around even at checkout to pay. Those interested in newer breweries ought to try here because they actually have several. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Funkytown Gym Shoe Weather And The Californian - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went there recently for a birthday gathering. The restaurant/brewery was pleasant and clean. We had a greeter who told us about the restaurant and how to order via the QR code or directly at the bar. They also have a patio which is pleasant. The drawback is the train where you can't talk until it passes. We ordered a pretzel and a Cubano sandwich. The pretzel was great, soft and various dips. Plenty to share! The Cubano was good I have had better, the bread was good maybe a little more meat would helped with a little less mayonnaise and mustard. It kinda overwhelmed the sandwich but it was good. The beers were a variety I would order the flight next time. Our server was great. read more

First encountered Azadi Brewing at an Indian restaurant, Thattu, but haven't come across their stout till this year's Pilot Project Fest Proud to see one of the first Indian beers was crafted in Chicago where we met, especially since it does justice to the authentic flavors & spices that have made chai hold a special spot in the hearts of the fans of a strong kadak chai tea read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Kadak from Azadi Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I wanted to like this place but the service just plainly sucks. The servers and staff don't have any clue about basic hospitality. I've been in there 3/4 times and every time there is a service issue. I cant tell if they are being ageist (I'm 48 and I've seen plenty of people my age in there) or if they are just trying to emit a hipster vibe to be cool or if the staff is truly that inept. Who manages this place?? read more

It's a very chill spot. The beers are good and they play good music. Also loved their nachos!! The outside patio is huge and perfect for the summer. read more

We were looking for a new place to try some brewskis in the Logan Square area today and Pilot Project came up on Yelp. Without any previous knowledge, we went to check it out and have fallen in love! The concept is so awesome! Pilot Project Brewing is a place where micro-breweries that don't have their own taprooms can setup and have their beers available for folks to try and fall in love. Right now they are serving 21 beers/drinks from 5 breweries/beverage companies. So cool! When we first arrived, they had a streamlined and friendly way to greet us and check our COVID vaccine cards. We felt both welcomed and safe. A great balance! Once inside the main space, we were wowed by the wide open, chic, and modern seating area (hence my over abundance of seating photos). It was cozy with plenty of space to spread out. And the courtyard (which will be wonderful for outdoor seating in warmer weather) is covered by a tent so folks can spread out there, too! A great spot to bring groups! Once seated, they have a streamlined way to order using the QR code/app. With descriptions of all 21 beers/beverages on the app, you can get individual glasses OR do a 4 flight taster of any of the 21 drinks. A great way to try lots of different beers. We went the flight route since it was our first time. My favorite beers were the Tolo Noche Dark Lager from Brewer's Kitchen and the Cochin Lemongrass Saison from Azadi Brewing Company. My husband loved all of his beers, but the standout for him was the Mango IPA from Azadi Brewing Company. We can't wait to go back and try more! Also, Pilot has coffee and small bites that we didn't even look at! We look forward to trying these next time as well. Staff were friendly, everything was clean, and prices were reasonable. Finally, we noticed that the Wifi was solid and that several folks were working on computers. We've decided that we want to go back again some afternoon, setup shop, drink, eat, and get work done! See you next time, Pilot Project Brewing! read more

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