Tasty and great quality pretzels! Gnarly Knots was paaaaaacked for a Tuesday afternoon. It's a…read morepretty minimalistic rustic spot that has all the essentials. All the tables were full and customers were constantly coming and going. I can see why after checking em out. Pricing is fair. If you compare it to auntie Anne's they are cheaper with better quality ingredients being used. Service was very quick - there is a kiosk at the front counter or you're able to order with a staff member. Within 5 mins our snack was ready. My husband and I tried a salted pretzel with nacho cheese sauce and creamy mustard sauce. The pretzel itself was cooked perfectly. Texture wise it was somewhat crispy on the outside with a very fluffy center. The nacho cheese sauce was better than cheese sauces I've had before. The creamy mustard was reallll good, we ended up taking the remainder of it home so we could use it for something else.

Went at the Lilac Arts & Craft Festival today and stopped into Gnarly Nuts for the first time. It…read morewas quite busy because of the festival, but the line went quickly and the staff was on top of everything. My husband and I ordered a pretzel dog and the Monte Cristo stuffed pretzel to share. I loved the pretzel dog, it was my favorite. A good sized hotdog wrapped in pretzel with salt sprinkled on top, so yummy! The Monte Cristo stuffed pretzel was served with a raspberry serrano jam. It was tasty, but my husband and I thought it tasted better with mustard. It was good, but their pretzel dog won out over that. Next time I'm in the area, I'm going to revisit this restaurant. They have a lot of pretzels and stuffed pretzels to try.

Went to order some pretzels for my brothers and when I came up to the kiosk both employees there…read moreweren't wearing their mask over their mouth and nose. Upset about it

The pretzel dogs made mine and my boyfriend's stomachs pretty upset. Staff was friendly enough, but…read moreone star for the food quality.

Small dark old style German restaurant with a menu sure to satisfy any craving. My Osso Buco was…read moreexcellent. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife had the veal schnitzel, I thought it was a little tough and it could have been hotter, it also came with mashed potatoes and green beans. We sat at the bar which was empty except some slobs dropping F-bombs every other word! Service was good but if that was my bar and there were ladies present I would have told them to stop, plus the two bartenders were ladies. Great beer selection and giant steins.

Opens at 4 pm. On street parking. This is a cozy German pub and restaurant with good chicken, veal,…read moreor pork schnitzel. Their red cabbage is excellent. They have a large selection of German beers and apps too. Service was very good and the prices are reasonable.

Unbelievable food, drinks, service and atmosphere in spite of the…read morealmost deserted outward appearance! I had the Brussels sprouts and "kids burger and fries. Everything was obviously made in house and unique. My drink of the day the Eldrich 75.. light and potent!!

The menu is not a bar menu. Yes, you can get a burger BUT you can also get bone marrow!!!!…read more So of course we got bone marrow. Delicious if you're into collagen. We were actually a little disappointed with the beer, which like food is a personal preference. I got a stout and he got a dubbel. Neither wowed us. The service was great, and we saw families, couples, and groups of friends - exactly the kind of place for a casual evening out. Three stars just because our choices that night didn't wow us, but we plan on going back for the food and service. There were more beers to try next time!

umm i feel weird reviewing the pretzel store inside meijer but I love ben's so i am doing it…read moreanyway. This place is great. Their pretzels are huge and fluffy and their fake cheddar cheese is great. I come here when i want to fill my heart with happiness. However - they are sometimes out of cheese, and sometimes, theyre even out of pretzels. Once I got the pretzel bites and it was a traumatic experience. The once on the top of the cup were hard and the bottom of the cup was soggy. not cool, ben. However, on a normal day - 10/10 would recommend. I go to meijer just for their pretzels frequently and u should 2

This place is great. There menu has a lot of options. There pretzel fills you up but but a little…read moreexpensive and the pretzel doesn't taste that good without any dipping sauce but that's my opinion.

Came here for drinks with an old family friend and her baby a couple days ago. Great selection of…read moredraft beers and a fun vibe over all. Lots of open seating and enough room for a stroller (!!). Good the Prost cinnamon draft (name?) - honestly really good. If you like a flavored beer this one tasted like cinnamon toast crunch which was interesting. Server told me it's been on draft for like 10 years or so. Servers were attentive and friendly, asked a couple questions about the menu and they were pretty helpful. I'd definitely come back another time with friends or to check out trivia!

German style beer hall in Lincoln Park. What a nice find. The seating is long wooden tables with…read morebenches. The ceilings and walls are decked with German paraphernalia. Staffed walked around to check on your order. The beer imported with a nice variety of breweries and styles. There are multiple volume options, even das Boot. Wurst platter came with all the traditional accoutrements. You can pick and choose traditional flavors with modern ones. Small is plenty to share with 2 people. Next time will be tempted to get the large pretzel.

Went on a bike ride through the nearby trails, and decided that a beverage was necessary!…read more Located in downtown Lake Bluff, there is plenty of street parking available! The interior of this spot is kinda small, but in the summer months, the outdoor patio really shines! The bartender was funny and friendly during our quick interaction!! We enjoyed the Peach Hefeweizen, which was a refreshing and tasty treat on this hot day! I'd absolutely go back to sip on that again!

Got some great beers from this brewery. It has been one of the main reasons to get off the Metra…read moretrains at this station. Lake Bluff Brewing Company has been in business quite a few years. A kind of limited amount to choose from but these are well crafted. The prices are okay if a bit higher. Came in and we got a table so we could drink and eat. It's only got beers but you can bring in stuff. There's plenty of places within a fast walk. As for the beers here, the selection is kind of limited. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we got was the Sour Belgian Monkey Strong Ale. It's 9% ABV and certainly strong. For food we went to The Otherdoor. It's about $11 for a few tacos. Also Maevery Public House is next to here. There's lots of close by restaurants and stores. Have a good time with beers and games. It's just beers on the menu but you can still bring in stuff. They're open every weekday and open longer on weekends.

Such a special place! We visited on Friday as a family of varying ages and everyone had a wonderful…read moretime! The kids shot hoops in the field and played games. The adults enjoyed a wide selection of drafts that are unique and interesting. The live music far exceeded our expectations and we all got out onto the dance floor. The menu is simple but enough -- we shared hot pretzels, pizzas, smoked ribs and chips/salsa. If you're looking for a great way to spend a Friday night in the summer, Duesterbeck's is it! Thank you so much!

This is the quintessential "hang out" brewery…read more The campus is massive with lots of stuff to do, both inside and out. I wish every small town in Wisconsin had a farm that was as lovingly transformed into a brewery as this one! There seems to always be something fun going on: a concert, a science talk, a festival, etc. I do think the beers need a little work though. The variety and creativity is definitely there, but the hoppy beers tasted a little oxidized and some of the sour fruit beers were a little over-the-top (more like a smoothie than a beer) for me. Some of the best brewery vibes around, definitely worth going out of your way to stop in!