Brewpub / Fine Dining · South Loop · Michelin 2 Stars (first brewery in the world with Michelin stars)
The world's first Michelin-starred brewpub. Chef Jared Rouben pairs a multi-course tasting menu with house-brewed beers on the second floor, while the downstairs taproom serves more casual fare. The S...
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Bungalow by Middle Brow
Farm-to-Table / Brewery · Logan Square
Farm-to-table restaurant and brewery in Logan Square where everything is sourced within 150 miles. Great pizza, house-brewed beer, and a commitment to local agriculture.
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Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Pizza / Brewery · Wicker Park
New Haven-style pizza in Chicago -- thin, charred, white clam pie and all. The in-house brewery makes award-winning beers to go with the pies, and the massive Wicker Park space with outdoor patio is p...
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Revolution Brewing
Brewery / Brewpub · Logan Square · Largest independent brewery in Illinois
Illinois' largest independent brewery with a Logan Square brewpub that's a neighborhood institution. Anti-Hero IPA is Chicago's unofficial craft beer. The brewpub serves excellent burgers and pub fare...
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The Bad Apple
Burgers / Gastropub · Lincoln Square
Creative burgers made with Pat LaFrieda proprietary blend of all-natural short rib and brisket in Lincoln Square. Options like Slow Burn with spicy chilies and Tomorrow Never Dies with bone marrow and...
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Half Acre Beer Company
Brewery / Taproom · North Center
North Center craft brewery with a massive taproom, food menu, and one of the best beer gardens in Chicago. The Daisy Cutter pale ale is a Chicago classic, the rotating IPAs are excellent, and the week...
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Marz Community Brewing
Brewery / Taproom · Bridgeport
Bridgeport community brewery with creative seasonal beers, a large taproom, and a South Side energy that sets it apart from the North Side brewery scene. The Jungle Boogie hazy IPA is excellent, and t...
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Bixi Beer
Chinese / Beer Garden · Logan Square
Chinese-American food and craft beer in Bridgeport. Creative Chinese dishes alongside house and guest beers. The patio is a neighborhood hangout.
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Forbidden Root
Brewery / Gastropub · West Town
West Town botanical brewery making beers with herbs, spices, and foraged ingredients -- not your typical IPA brewery. The food menu is elevated gastropub (the burger is excellent), the patio is huge, ...
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Goose Island Brewhouse
Brewery / Pub · Lincoln Park · Chicago craft beer pioneer since 1988
Chicago's original craft brewery since 1988. Goose Island started the city's craft beer movement and the Clybourn brewhouse is where it all began. 312 Urban Wheat and Goose IPA are Chicago staples. Th...