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    "The Turn" Wildflower mead aged in ex-stout barrels, sensational.
    Steven B.

    Perhaps it isn't typical to consider a sipping establishment located in an industrial park. A dive bar sure, but a classy, ambient, intimate drinking experience, certainly not. And you would be wrong. The Parlor at Pips Meadery is a lovely place to bring a date, to play table games with friends, and to enjoy truly excellent alcoholic concoctions. Pips does not serve food, but you are welcome to bring your own. My recommendation would be to bring charcuterie so you have a variety of pairings. This can easily be a place you spend hours while enjoying friends and live entertainment, a place to have a quiet pour and contemplate, or to bring a lovely date to cap off a wonderful evening. No matter what you choose, Pips is a lovely secret that shouldn't be missed.

    Magic Carpet Ride cocktail. Yum!

    I was not familiar with Mead. Now I'm obsessed!!! Joy was a delight. Both knowledgeable, personable and skilled. Delicious drinks. The bar decor is a vibe! The actual bar top and structure is beautiful. I will be back! Such an unexpected find in Gurnee!

    Magic Dance & Disturbia
    Ciara P.

    Wow. Best tasting cocktails. Amazing pips meads and sips. This was our first time having pips meads. Love it. Great staff. 5/5. Hidden Gem. We had: Magic Dance- Gin, St. Germain, Rose Water Infused Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Egg White Disturbia- Bourbon, Vanilla Chai Syrup, Fresh Lemon and Egg White. Cinnamon Spade Finish Fade- Raspberry mead with Ugandan Vanilla, aged in used barrels Peach Cobbler- Peach Smoothie Mead with Cinnamon

    Tequila infused gummy bears.  Yes!
    Tim T.

    Incredible experience and atmosphere. Matt, Joy, and all of the staff are so helpful in exploring the world of mead. The ever evolving meads at Pips are what keeps us coming back for more.

    Hand crafted cocktails

    Love Pips! My sister and I discovered this place a few months ago. Delicious hand crafted cocktails. Everything is house made from their infused liquors, all syrups and meads. Joy is a cocktail master! Matt is very personable and knowledgeable, he's the mead master, just don't ask him about pizza. lol. Joy has the low down on pizza delivery. I highly recommend this amazing Gurnee find. Only recommendation, turn down the bright lights.

    Tasting at Pips, including 2oz pours of Raspberry Prestige, The Joker, and Coconut Maplefoam.

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    Highly recommend. Outstanding service and their meads are hands down the best there is.

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    Second City Meadery - Valentine's Day pairing at Second City Meadery

    Second City Meadery

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    Albany Park

    We finally made it to Second City Meadery yesterday (yes they are now open on Thursdays -…read moreapparently in the past they were only open Fridays and Saturdays). Located on Elston a wee bit north of Montrose, Second City Meadery has been open for about 18 months. We tried the Intro Flight, four meads including Session City (grapefruit), Angelic (a "traditional" dry mead), Summer in the City (pineapple and peach mead with coconut), and Barrel Aged Wildflower (Michigan Wildflower aged in a whiskey barrel). Of the four, my love and I enjoyed Summer in the City the most, as it was a sweeter mead but not the sweetest. Our friends went with the splurgier Brewer's Flight. From their flight we tried a sip of the Blue Line (blueberry mead with vanilla and cashew), and we liked it so much that we ordered a glass of it. There was a handy water dispenser for us to hydrate ourselves between tasty sips of mead. While I am still a beer kind of guy, the meads were a fine changeup. Since we live very close by, I imagine we will visit again this summer.

    First meadary I've been to. Came here with some of my friends. Inside is very spacious and the 2…read morebartenders there were super nice. We wanted to try it all so we ordered the Intro Flight and the Adanced Flight. These are all sweet and Hugh percentages, so be careful. They do not serve food there so eat something beforehand to soak up the alcohol, but don't get too full. Even though the flights seem like little pours in the small glasses, but it's actually a lot. I would definitely come back again for some mead.

    Standard Meadery

    Standard Meadery

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    This meadery is truly something special -- small, family-owned, and absolutely overflowing with…read morecreativity and passion. Every bottle feels like it's crafted with care, and you can really taste the difference. The flavors are unique and unexpected -- from bright, fruity blends to rich, spiced varieties, there's something for every palate. What makes it stand out most is the personal touch -- you can tell the family behind it really loves what they do. The tasting experience feels warm and welcoming, not corporate or rushed. Whether you're new to mead or already a fan, you'll find yourself impressed (and probably leaving with more bottles than you planned). If you're looking to support local craft makers and discover something truly different, this meadery is a must-visit. Their creativity and quality shine through in every sip!

    My fiance and I came here on a recent weekend because...I love mead! So it's exciting to see more…read moremeaderies around. The cocktail bar (the Honeybee Tiki Bar) is suitably tiki-themed, and you can get either mead-laced tiki drinks, or drinks from their tasting menu. I got a 1 oz pour of "Still Dreamin'" melomel made with orange blossom honey, orange zest and vanilla, as well as the 5 oz. "Tangerine Dream" session mead, which was lightly carbonated (tasted like a dreamsicle float, as opposed to the classic style of mead which is more viscous and not unlike a liqueur in texture). Both were very tasty, and this was a nice way to try different styles. My fiance had a mocktail with pineapple and passion fruit that still fit into the tiki vibe. Our server was attentive enough to be helpful but in the background enough to not be pestering us; good balance. While they don't serve food themselves, watch their social media for the rotation of visiting restaurants; we had amazing duck fat buffalo wings and sweet potato fries from Dak Dak Wings in Villa Park! Overall, mead doesn't just have to be at the Renaissance faire! Check out Standard Meadery's creative offerings soon.

    Foxes Den Meadery

    Foxes Den Meadery

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    Had a great time seeing my friend Corey O'Donnell perform and the Bears win on Saturday, December…read more20! I've never been to a "meadery" before, and liked it!! I didn't know they had food, but was pleasantly surprised that they had pizza available and a 2 adjacent places for food you could walk right through indoors! It was a great place and Rico the owner was friendly and knowledgeable. I also loved the decor. Looking forward to going there again someday soon, especially if they continue live music!

    I've been going to Foxes Den Meadery for a few months now, and I have nothing but positive things…read moreto say. The owner, Rico, is a friendly guy who likes to chat about what goes into each batch of mead he makes, and shows a clear passion for the craft. Each month (sometimes every other week) he has new meads on tap, which incentives regular visits. The flavor profiles of each drink usually differ greatly, and overall it's a fun experience very similar to visiting a winery, yet a more casual and relaxing environment. Foxes Den Meadery has two types of drinks on tap. Still meads, which are higher % ABV served room temp, and Sessions, which are about half the ABV and are served cold. If you get a chance to try the BOP Session (banana orange pineapple) which is one of their staples, I highly recommend it. It's a refreshing drink which is smooth and easy to drink, and I usually take some bottles (and soon to be cans) to go. The coconut variation of the BOP is one of my favorites, but Rico has made many iterations of his BOP that are each worth trying when you have the chance. If you're in the area, or willing to make a trip (which is worth it), I'd highly recommend visiting Foxes Den Meadery. They offer unique and interesting alcoholic drinks with robust flavor profiles. Easily one of the highlights of Yorkville.

    Eris Brewery and Cider House - Peach and Avocado Salad (GF)

    Eris Brewery and Cider House

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    Irving Park

    Oh my god. It's always a pleasure eating at eris- lovely staff, great vibes, and that blueberry…read morecider with mosaic hops is LET ME TELL YOU. I got the vegan handheld sausage, and I am having a full on "Harry met Sally" moment with my leftovers right now. That was so good my hands are tingling. I immediately want three more, and I am not generally a very hungry person. Also what are those potato chips? Those are the best potato chips I've ever had. 10/10, will devour again.

    When visiting Eris, it's important to manage your expectations, as it wasn't what I expected. This…read moreisn't a bad thing--it's just a statement of fact. I thought it would be more like a brewery where one could spend some time hanging out and unwinding, a "third-place" kind of spot. When I showed up, I found that while there was a patio, it was the kind where you had to be seated by a host. Thus, unless you are at the bar, spontaneous conversations with strangers are less likely. With that said, Eris is a large brewpub with a full bar, including liquor and cocktails, as well as a robust food menu. Wanting only to try some ciders, I took a seat at the bar. I had the opportunity to try a 5-ounce pour each of the E-Phoria and the Van Van Mojo. Both were tasty. The E-Phoria was on the sweeter side, while the Van Van Mojo was less sweet (though not entirely dry) and unique with the addition of blueberries. Neither was mind-blowing, but both were enjoyable in their own right. The bar service was A-OK, especially considering it was a very quiet night. It was friendly and somewhat attentive. I appreciate that there are some closing-related duties that have to be done, and watching the two patrons at the bar like a hawk might make them nervous. Final Verdict: I think the trick with Eris is not to treat it as a "let me get a beverage and hang out" place, but rather a place for a sit-down meal and drinks. With that, I am hoping to return at some point with an empty stomach. However, to be 100% fair, I am not itching to break down the door and come back.

    Pips Meadery - meaderies - Updated May 2026

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