I really liked the experience of ordering right at your table. Good selection of beers, and good quality, too. The ambiance is also fun. Nice and bright. I've been here twice and would definitely come again! read more

I loved the online ordering system here, it was really convenient (especially for an introvert like myself). I got a salad and it was pretty solid. We also got a giant pretzel which came in handy because I got to eat the second half later at 3am after a very long night lol. If I go back I'll try a sandwich, they looked great! read more

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

See all

Loved the interior space and the patio area! We had the Bavarian Salted Pretzel with beer cheese and mustard sauces. The pretzel was spot on and large enough for a few of us to munch on! Brews were spot on in flavor and delivered as expected! read more

See all

Stopped in for one beer. I love Amber beers and found a great one: WOO-WAP-DA-BAM. The rest of my group had a flight and KambuCha. All were great drinks. Highly recommend this place. We will come back for sure. read more

All beers I had were good. Cans to go. Super clean. Street parking. Supposed to pay but... that's your roll of the dice. I'd go back. Train loud AF if you sit outside. Be ready. read more

I absolutely love the concept of Pilot Project Brewing! Lots of beers that you've never tried before. They have a huge patio - which is where we sat. The indoor looks great too, unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to sit inside yet. They are super strict with their COVID restrictions (which are located on their website if you need them). read more

Really loved this spot. It's a cafe and brewery that also serves some food. Didn't have any beers as it was a tad early in the day, but my bf and I did order a cold brew, a latte, and shared their bbq sandwich. The sandwich was surprisingly good. Like really good. I don't have many expectations for cafe style food, but the bbq chicken was moist, sweet, tangy, and just a great sandwich. Next time, I'm def pairing that with a beer. The vibes are nice here. They have a large patio and comfortable chairs and couches inside. It seems to be bustling during the weekend and evenings, so just be prepared for that. read more

Visited here on a late Sunday morning to catch up with friends. The space is gorgeous and inviting - very tall ceilings, lots of natural light and comfy seating options throughout. I had a delicious Parisian Rose latte (with pretty rose petals on top - highly recommend!) and chocolate croissant. My husband loved his beer flight. The staff was friendly and informative -- and provided an interesting mix of recommendations. We had a lovely time. I'll definitely be back soon for coffee with friends and for pre-dinner drinks. read more

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

Went on a date here, the ambiance is off the blue line makes it impossible to have a conversation. Almost half of their beverages were out of stock, so I tried a hard kombucha and personally hated it. I also ordered the 15$ nachos that are no better than ballpark nachos. Tostitos round chips and nacho cheese with a few more things added on top. I did buy a cute shirt and the service was quick, with no interactions but that's all for the positives. Will not be going back :/ real waste of money if you ask me. read more

I almost missed this place passing by but the beautiful murals really caught my eye. Their huge patios were super spacious and overall a very comfortable experience. I was pleasantly surprised at how unique of a concept they had with coffee and a brewery. The biggest surprise was the hard kombucha that was delicious. I would come back just for the hard booch given how tasty it was. There's an extensive menu and something for everyone here so you can't go wrong. read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Sippin' on Ginger Juice - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Seems like a cool little brewery. My issue is when I search Yelp for late night coffee, they pop up. I know, not their fault. I'm just here to report that they do not offer late night coffee. Bartender told me that the espresso service ends at 4:00 PM. Seemed like an answer of convenience; so not sure if that was true or not. Searching for good coffee "late" in Chicago and striking out. read more

This has been one of my favorite places to go since before the pandemic. Once the pandemic hit I was so happy to support Pilot Project and get beers to go or get a spot in one of their outdoor heated tents. The House Club is my favorite sandwich, I'll come here just for that... and then stay for the awesome new beer selection. Many times I've come here in the afternoon for a bite to eat and to work remotely and then easily transition into happy hour. The beers change often, which is great for people like me who are creatures of habit. Cannot recommend this place enough. The staff is wonderful, the service is efficient, a great outdoor patio for warmer weather and a great place to work and then hang out with my friends. read more

This is a GREAT place to come and work during the day. And by great, I mean terrible - don't come en mass because I love the atmosphere as it is. Come grab your coffee and leave this gorgeous space all to me But really, the space is great, the coffee was tasty and it's relatively affordable (~$5 for a fancy latte). Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

See all

Fun place to hang out with friends and try new drink flavors. Staff was quick and friendly. read more

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

See all

Very cool concept-a brewery that brews their own beers, but also allows other breweries to brew at their location and sell their beer there. There's 4 total breweries you can choose from, one makes wine/beer hybrids (actually quite good, I was skeptical at first but they work) You can also buy most, if not all, the beers in 4 or 6 packs to go. It's also a cafe, with real good coffee, and while I haven't tried their food yet, it looks good from what I've seen. They're even more attractive now since they have a large outdoor seating area that can fit many tables socially distant. They even do temperature checks before you come in. 90 minute time limit but that's plenty of time. It's located right on Milwaukee Ave so there's plenty other places to check out nearby, and you can usually find parking around there pretty easily, or just take the blue line. I gotta imagine I'll be back here throughout the summer. read more

If a drink bar were connected to the Genius bar (reference to that white room all the lemmings of our society get tech support for their Apple products) I imagine this is how it would look. Spacious with minimalist surrounding and furnishings. And to receive "service" to your table/ self, one needs to get on the correct virtual waiting list or text somebody. That last bit is a knock against their service structure. I don't fucking get it. I'll get into that a little later. Pilot's tasting area is a spacious, sterile room where one can convene with groups to sample brewed beers, hard kombucha or cbd ciders. This brewery is nothing like their competitors. It's uber casual and if you didn't know they were a brewery, you might view it as the most boring cafe experience you've ever come across. The first times I passed this joint I thought it was a modern reading room for Scientology. The place never indicated the kind of busy scene most breweries are known for. ie Revolution or Lagunitas. Also they are missing the monikers that say "hey, we've got beer here, get your ass inside." Of course I'm talking about the scene at night. A friend had shared, that he would sometimes stop by during mornings to work on his laptop and have a coffee. As a work space it worked as good as any cafe. The frontside of the building is wide open window spaces which bring lots of light indoors. As long as it serves some purpose right.. Since I no longer imbibe beer. I stick to kombucha and limited ciders. And now that "recreational" is legal, looking forward to trying all the different cbd laced ciders and teas that may come along. Pilot has a couple. I usually take my cider or kombucha - cbd or not, with a shot of spirit. Food. They don't make or create anything. Everything offered comes out of a container, gets plated and then served. So, if there's a favorite hummus plate you love, there are a certain number of servings available daily. Something I can never forget are the following. No greeting, no personality, no service and no fucking hot water. (In the washrooms they have shut off the hot water. The cold water is so bone chingling cold, you could honestly lose a limb to the temperature. While science, now claims that even in cold water an item can be properly washed. It depends on what is being washed and length of time. There is no way someone can sing the whole happy birthday song whilst trying to wash in that cold ass water. Add to that, that it is winter now. WTF.) I met some friends recently for drinks. Two had told me they had "open tabs." The service person came directly to them at our communal table. Took their orders and left. For more than twenty minutes I'm sitting there looking around a non-busy room wondering how to capture anyone's attention so that I can get something to drink. Meanwhile one of the counterpeople walks up and does something I have never seen before. Kinda like a cat she slowly made an approach. Perched on a corner. Laid her elbow on the table with her wrist hanging down. She laid her head on the backside of her hand and then looked up at my friends in the most casual sort of way. Her head is horizontal now and comfy. Then asked if there was anything she could do for them. Probably the strangest customer approach. Quite memorable. She looked any combination of sleepy, tired, bored. I wonder if she owns cats, perhaps an aficionado that models that behavior into her persona. I don't know. Back to getting fucking drinks. I ended up hitting the counter. Because of that, I only drank what I purchased up there. Later on, I may have byob'd my own drinks and then left with the group. I don't think I tasted or experienced anything that beckons a second visit. I may have had a better outlook to the place if I had had an actual, informative experience with one of their staff. If only.. read more

Great spot with a nice dog friendly patio! They have a great beer selection and I recommend getting a flight. They also have hard cider and hard kombucha for anyone who is gluten-free. read more

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

See all

Excellent addition (I know, it's not brand-new) to this stretch of Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square. Sun-drenched main tasting room with some comfy seating options (in addition to the standard hard-bench-at-a-high-top setup) and plenty of patio space. Rotating taps & a good selection of cans. Should be on your list for an afternoon pub-crawl or lazy Saturday. read more

I had lunch here and the food and hospitality was great. It is a mixed use space so, it is a casual environment but I prefer that. I have to also say that in the COVID environment, they are doing great. I think it is unrealistic to expect perfection from places even outside of COVID but, especially with COVID, they are exceeding my expectations. I also like their cause and will continue to support this place. read more

Indoor seating is open! Expect to have your temp taken when you walk in and wear your masks when you are ordering. Outdoor and indoor seating is open! Such a great variety of beers. Scan the QR code for an organized menu on types of beer or microbreweries! Currently they do not serve flights, but still so yummy! read more

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

A very fun brewery with a nice vibe and yummy drinks (or at least the michelada I tried was yummy). On Sundays they have $6 beers and micheladas so a great deal. You order and pay through a QR code so it's very self-serve but efficient. There was a private event going on too so it was kinda loud but still a good time and I would go back. read more

Spacious indoor area where people were working in their laptops as if it were a coffee shop. The outdoor area was very spaced out and there huge umbrellas for shade, but the nearby train was so freaking loud every few minutes that it interrupted everyone's conversations and parents had to shield their toddlers' ears. Beer selection was good, as was the service read more

I absolutely love the concept of this place! It allows you to try new beers that you otherwise may have never come across. The place is very spacious with tons of seating and a really chill atmosphere. Cute decor. Aside from ordering at the bar, there are people who go around and take orders and serve you wherever you're sitting. So glad it's in my neighborhood! read more

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

as an avid craft beer ho and lover of sours and ciders, pilot project brewing was screaming my name. i dragged my friends out here while visiting the area and we were not disappointed. i love the various unique beers that they have here - finally a place that brews more than just an IPA. first off, its a coffee and brew house. just when you think youre a bit too saucy from the beer, grab a latte or coffee and wake the fuck up. speaking of coffee, they have latte flights! the whole place is modern, clean, simple, but comfortable. i loved the sours and the kombucha beer i got. read more

See all

Cool spot to hang out, very chill and very spacious. Lots of seating and so many different beers to choose from. Feels more like a huge coffee shop versus a bar. You're not gonna to find any bud light here, the beers are all independently brewed since it's a test kitchen. I got a flight of random ones that sounded good to me and they were all delicious, especially the one that was a wine/beer hybrid. They also have some boozy kombuchas if you like that sort of thing. Coffee and some snacky food round our the menu (however you also have either Serai or Ramen Wasabi just across the street if you need a meal, and they were nice enough to let us bring in food as well). Definitely recommended! read more

Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square - Flight of 4. All were very good. - Breweries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This may be my new go-to coffee shop! The interior is rather minimal but cozy at the same time. There's a TON of space and seating options available (including a bar) and...plenty of outlets! It's a great space if you want to be in your zone and get work done or have a casual drink with some friends. I came after 4pm which is usually when they stop selling coffee; HOWEVER, they were extremely accommodating and even made me a Parisian Rose Latte. I've had rose lattes that seriously just taste like warm milk but I can actually taste the coffee and vanilla and there's a SLIGHT after taste of rose notes which isn't too overwhelming or perfume-y. I also got the mini grilled cheese which was so flavorful-- a perfect light snack. Everyone was super sweet, smiley, and welcoming. Definitely coming back for a beer flight next time :) read more

See all

I liked the atmosphere here. It was part coffee shop and part brewery. People had their laptops out and were settled in for awhile. The patio is cozy (unless the train is going by, which is does frequently). The beers were great and I loved the anniversary one. The patio tables had QR codes and servers would bring out drinks that you ordered in the app - you could start a tab via the QR code and check out later which was nice. They had a pretzel on the menu which I'm always a sucker for but it was not available at the time. read more

Great experience here! We stopped in for our first time this past weekend; the vibe is great, the playlist was nice and chill. I loved the ordering system you handle it all on your phone from start to finish, it's so easy to use! The food was good especially for a vegetarian like myslef & the beers were great! We had multiple flights & none disappointed. The staff members were super friendly & quick as well. We will definitely be back for some brews soon! read more

Okay, I loved this place! I went in for lunch and got a latte and the winter turkey sandwich. Everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great. Lively, but still good for working. I'd definitely come back!! read more

Best breve latte I've had! Awesome vibe with a beautiful, open space; friendly, efficient staff. Excellent cafe for top quality lattes, and ample work space! The place is a bit loud, so not the best place to get heavy reading done. Certainly a great spot, however, for light work, and internet surfing. Well worth the visit! read more

I was so excited to see this place finally open! After following along their journey on Instagram I couldn't wait to actually visit. I attended the soft opening on Thursday, & then went back again on Friday. Everything from the design, to the beer offerings, to the staff was awesome. There is a pretty wide range of offerings on the menu already with just having opened this weekend. There are a few house brews, some kombucha beer options & ciders. I would recommend starting off with a flight to try a little of everything. They teased a few collaborations coming this fall on the menu, so looking forward to coming back to try those too! It was VERY busy for an opening weekend, but the staff really worked hard going back & forth from the bar. They all carry a card reader which shares open tabs, so you could easily move around & still have seamless service. All in all, I am really excited to see this as a new addition to the Logan Square neighborhood, & I know this will become a regular spot for our crew! read more

Really Great Drinks!! And great ambiance aswell!! Service was great and fast too! Really cool place to be! read more

This was the second time visiting (pre-covid) and the first time in the patio (during covid). They checked IDs and temperatures upon entry. We sat outside and felt comfortable. They request that you wear your mask when the staff approach. I heard staff reminding guest kindly and would stay back if someone didn't have it on. I definitely would return before patio season ends. I will gladly give my money to a business that is taking safety seriously. This is a place that will help me stay sane & safe. read more

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

It's been very difficult for me to feel comfortable going out to places during COVID but this place made me feel safe! The temperature checks and masks required. Added bonus they will request you put on your mask when talking to the servers. After a table leaves, they wipe everything down. Bathrooms squeaky clean and arrows on the ground directing traffic to and from the restroom. The latte was delicious and my husband enjoyed the house beer. My daughter had a hot chocolate and it was made to the perfect temperature. The only complaint was the volume and frequency of the trains but I'll take a few conversation breaks when I feel that comfortable being seated in a patio. Will definitely be back! read more

We've been watching and waiting to see what this new addition to our neighborhood has to offer. We got a sour and a hard kombucha. They were bursting with flavor. The kombucha had notes of blueberry and the sour was mildly sour, leaning towards being slightly sweet. We'll definitely be back regularly! The only issue, which maybe my age is showing, is that the open web truss with steel decking makes a harsh on the ears environment... They should look into some sound attenuation panels or something read more

This was the perfect spot for a casual birthday celebration. We had 12 people (which is really hard to accommodate at most places right now) and reserved two tables on the patio. It's super easy for each person to order and pay at their own pace without the hassle of trying to split checks. Tons of beer options (& hard kombucha!!) to fit everyone's taste and really outstanding service! read more

The cold brew was delicious. The nachos were bad. Literally just chips and onions. Barely had cheese and the other toppings were scarce.

Didn't expect in brewery such an delicious food. Beer is good too. Definitely come back again.

Loved this place for a couple pre-dinner week nigh drinks. Imagine it'll be a great on a Saturday afternoon as well. Hazy beers and kombucha. Liked everything we tried! read more

Amazing vibe craft beer solid found a really good porter too happy with the first visit