I have been meaning to come here for a while. This is part of the Sip and Savor 'conglomerate' that's taking over Illinois! But this one is a little unique: it's a coffee place by day, and on some nights, it's a brewery(well they serve beer but don't make it there)! We came on Good Friday to check out the beers and watch a little NCAA action. It was very quiet at 5pm, with a few people present who did not look..'local' let's just say. They have a few televisions in there for watching sports. IT is not a huge place so there is no wait staff, you have to approach the bar and carry your own drinks.
They are only open Thu-Sunday, with limited hours so please check the website. They are not open past 9 on Friday, but I wonder what happens if a sporting event runs past 9. We left around 7pm. I also wonder if they will be open on April 8, the NCAA Finale??
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4 - 9 pm
Friday: 4 - 9 pm
Saturday: 1 - 7 pm
Sunday: 1 - 5 pm
We sat at a table and got a flight, but I got a fundraising beer, She Shines, a berry gose, which was donated a portion to a charity. I hope that's something they do every month, it's a great way to give back to the community. The bartender was attentive and informative. The list of beers with flavors, types and ABV's was very helpful! The flight was a good idea, a few of the beers with the high alcohol content would have overwhelmed us. I liked the 'HELEN', a grapefruit lager. It's cool that the main beers are named after important women, the grandmothers/mothers/aunts, other amazing ladies who inspired and invested in the owners.
They do not have food there either, but we had the option to order from a local wing place. I am not sure what other outside food is allowed. I read that they will have food trucks on selective Fridays.
They have regular chairs and very comfy chairs available too. I have to limit my beer calories lately, but I will definitely be back, as the days get lighter and warmer! read more