Alter Brewing + Kitchen

Alter Brewery + Kitchen has a great atmosphere, just what you'd want in a brewery, but it can feel overcrowded. The food looked amazing, but my special burger of the month was overly salty and overdone, lacking flavor. Others at the table enjoyed their meals, so results may vary. A solid 4/5—just keep expectations realistic.

First time trying Alter Brewing + Kitchen w/ my pal Omer - We were seated immediately which was nice and given menus right away. We ordered the BBQ Brisket Chips for our Appetizer which was decent. For main entrees we ordered the Margherita Flat bread, Nashville Chicken Sandwich w/ Sweet Potato Fries, & Patty Melt w/ Sweet Potato Fries. The Nashville chicken sandwich was not good I couldn’t finish it :/ The Chocolate Cake was solid though! The restaurant has a good ambiance.

Our 4th visit, we want it to be better, it could be and should be. Half the dining area was set up for a private event, so we made our way to the bar. Thankfully we had our choice of seating, although many areas had dirty silverware & napkins on the bar top. Thankfully a bartender noticed presenting us with beer & food menus which we picked up and held while she cleared the counter and wiped it down. It was awhile before we were greeted by another bartender asking if we wanted a beverage. Empty seats around us with empty glassware, napkins and silverware sat until the manager came into the bar area and began taking the empty glassware, napkins & Silverware off the bar top. Ordered food, extra charge for sweet potato fries and honestly I am not sure how they can ‘up’ charge when they are mixed in with regular fries and burnt fries, very disappointing. We were never asked how our meals were or if we needed anything once the kitchen brought out our meals. Had to ask for our check. Used the credit card and 3% was added to the total for using a credit card.

We only tried the beer which was delicious! And they have a great variety. The restaurant is brand new and well done . The happy hour menu is good and a great way to check the place out. They have $5 drafts during happy hour. The bartender named Tommy is excellent and very knowledgeable about the beers. Look for him.

We visited this pub on 18th Jan Sat, 7:45 PM to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had reserved a separate shared section for our group of about ten people. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing due to several issues with the service. Firstly, after the first hour the service was sluggish and inattentive. Simple requests, like water, took multiple requests, over fifteen minutes to fulfill, and when it finally arrived, it was delivered with an unpleasant attitude, as though our request was an inconvenience. Dirty plates were left on the table throughout our 2.5 hour visit, even as new food was served, which added to the frustration. In fact the assignee serving lady was not seen in our area but busy other section of the restaurants with small tables with apparently enthusiastic mood. Despite gratuity (20%) being pre-added to our bill, the service was not reflective of the twenty percent we paid. We felt neglected compared to other sections of the pub, which seemed to receive better attention, likely because tips in those areas weren’t prearranged. We managed to order more foods/drinks whoever passing by. We literally gets frustrated and asked for the manager and surprised to discover she always was around and well aware of the situation. Instead of addressing our concerns constructively, she focused on criticizing us for what she described as “yelling,” despite the fact that we were speaking in the natural volume of a noisy environment. The manager saw the heap of the dirty plates and did say the words “I apologize,” but it felt more like a formality than genuine regret. At one point, she also mentioned the assignee server’s age, stating she was just twenty-four years old, which seemed irrelevant to the situation. Age should never factor into the quality of service, whether from the server or the customer. Professionalism is what matters, and unfortunately, that was lacking here. The manager even suggested that we might find some other restaurant if we are not happy to the service. While we understand it was a busy night, the lack of attention to basic customer service, combined with the dismissive and unprofessional tone of the staff, left us extremely disappointed. We hope management considers this feedback seriously to ensure a better experience for future customers. Also lesson learned for us that, for pre-arranged gratuity, we should have been clearly communicated the basic quality of attentiveness and quality of the restaurant service!!! See few pictures when food served and not cleaned after an hour

I revised my food review from 5 stars to 3 stars because the patty melt I had in the first visit was the best, with unique rye bread (first photo) but in the second visit it was a terrible burnt toast and overcooked meat (the second photo). I can’t believe in less than a month the patty melt went from excellent to horrible. Excellent burger and fries. Excellent cauliflower appetizer. I wouldn’t recommend the sweet potato fries (burnt & without flavor). Service and ambience were excellent, including nice outdoor seating

Nice place to stop for dinner. We went around 6 o’clock on a Wednesday and there were plenty of tables available. The patio was nice! We had the BBQ Brisket Chips and the BBQ chicken flat bread. Both were pretty good, though the prices seems high for what you got. We also got a flight. Would go back!

Everything was fine at the restaurant. However, the burger I got, and Alter burger was way too small. It doesn’t measure up to McDonald’s quarter pounder although management told me it had a quarter pound of meat. It was all bun. If you’re gonna serve a burger, make sure there’s enough meat on it to satisfy the customer. Don’t put it on a huge bun. I also recommend you put standard condiments on the table so that we don’t have to ask for them specially (ketchup, mustard, etc.). Again everything else my large group had was tasty. But I was completely unsatisfied with the burger I got.

Food is amazing! Did carry out tonight. Food was hot and delicious. Had the chicken wrap and beer fries. A must to try!!

A cool brewpub with their own beer selection and great burgers. We ordered the Jalapeño Cheese Curds as an appetizer that had a nice heat to them. For the main course, I had The Big Mic with Beer Fries. It tasted like a more gourmet Big Mac. The beer fries were just breaded fries, so think a crispier fry. I tried their Hopular Kid and would recommend it to anyone who isn't a big fan of IPAs but wanted to try something different. The interior was a bit more upscale than you would think. Plenty of tables and TVs to watch a game. Our waitress was attentive and the food came out quick, so no complaints.

Came by for dinner with some friends after an event nearby and decided to try a few different things. We were greeted and seated immediately, and were brought out water. As we looked through the menu we decided to share a few apps. I ended up wanting to try the Brie flatbread and the wings. For the wings I got a bbq sauce on it, it was good and had a kick to it. The flatbread was a bit of a let down for me because it felt rather soggy and needed a crunch to help out the Brie on top. Overall we had great service and would come back when in the area. Great option for dining with a big group of friends.

I was here with a group of women for an event. The server we were given was super nice. She made sure we got everything we needed. When our food was brought out, it was well organized chaos as each of us had ordered different things previously . I was able to order beer to go from her directly, as I went to the counter to find out about what beer on tap is sold outside the brewery.. Regardless, we tasted some amazing beer. I ended up buying a four pack of Rally point a delicious beer for a good cause.. And also a 4-pack of Dark. The delicious Dark Lager available on draft and NoT distributed outside the brewery. I did get the burger the BIG Mick. And I agree with other people that their burgers are dry... this is a double patty, burger and luckily, there was sauce and cheese on it, but I removed the piece of bread in between and didn't bother to eat it. All I'm saying is ask if there's a charge for extra sauce when you order this burger... then maybe I would've kept the extra piece of bread in between the burgers. Overall, a really nice experience and a great brewery. I wish we could've met the Brewer, as a person giving us a presentation on alter Brewing, mentioned that they had someone from Lagunitas as their head brewer.

First time trying Alter Brewing + Kitchen w/ my pal Omer - We were seated immediately which was nice and given menus right away. We ordered the BBQ Brisket Chips for our Appetizer which was decent. For main entrees we ordered the Margherita Flat bread, Nashville Chicken Sandwich w/ Sweet Potato Fries, & Patty Melt w/ Sweet Potato Fries. The Nashville chicken sandwich was not good I couldn't finish it :/ The Chocolate Cake was solid though! The restaurant has a good ambiance.

Super cute brews and food in a popular location. Arrived on a Friday night and able to get seating. Service is Chicagoland courteous. Darling decor. Ordered flights. The beer is ok- it has a similar taste running through them so looking forward to the continued refinement of their product. Great potential! The pretzel is the best I have ever had. 5 stars for the pretzel. You must get it. Most best pretzel on the planet. Can I have one every day? Ordered the flat bread. It was a miss. There are other great menu options that look worth trying. Overall I think this place is worth checking out and hope they keep iterating on what they have to become a true centerpiece of the area.

The inside is decorated nicely and our server was nice and attentive. They answered any questions we had. I ordered the bang bang cauliflower and burger of the month. The cauliflower was a mix of good of crispy and a little soft. The burger of the month was a turkey dinner in burger form. It was a turkey patty with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. I would absolutely get this again. The fries were okay. Your typical fries. I did try some of my friend's chips and it was a bit salty. Overall, the food was decent. There is a service charge of 5% on the bill that I didn't notice until AFTER I paid and left and looked at the receipt. Just an FYI if you're dining in.

Overall, I enjoyed my dinner at Alter. I loved the fact that there was ample variety of beer. I like light beers, such as pale and lager. My husband like dark beer such as stouts and porters. We were both able to try a few sample before committing to our beer of choice. For food, we got the chicken wings. They were fried hard which I appreciated. My hubby liked the wings, I thought they were just okay. I thought the sauce on the side was good and fresh vegetables were crisp. For our main meal, we got the Chicago Cheesesteak and High Five Cheese Patty Melt. No complaints on our entrees. Our server was so good. Tiara W was so friendly and she knew the menu. She was busy too, yet her tables were well looked after. The restaurant was spacious, clean and decorated modern. All in all, I would come back to this establishment if in the area. Check it out if you like beer and good bar food. We saw the biggest pretzel being served and no one ever left this bar hungry. I give the food 4 stars but the service and atmosphere 5 stars.

We had a great time at Alter! The ambiance was lively, and the outdoor seating made for a perfect afternoon. The beer lineup was impressive, offering something for everyone. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was classic bar fare, well-prepared and satisfying. However, we'd suggest skipping the cucumber shrimp--ours was dry, lacked flavor, and seemed to be missing some ingredients. Fortunately, our waitress was very understanding and quickly removed it from the bill, which we appreciated. Overall, a great place for drinks, good vibes, and quality bar food! Far left - Polenta bites (these were just okay, not enough flavor, would not order again) Middle - Jalapeño curds (delicious!) Bottom right - cauliflower bites (perfectly prepared and super flavorful) Top right - pretzel (delicious!)

Love this place Nashville chicken sandwich was great. Service was friendly Nice ambiance

Nice job! First trip wasn't my best experience but I always want to give it another chance! Being in the industry I know we can have an off night! Glad I came back. Staff were great, place was hopping, real nice vibe. Had the seared ahi tuna salad! Great job! Nice kick to it and big portion!

Can't go wrong with bar food, can ya? Stopped in to alter while in oak brook because the outside looked nice and inviting. Didn't disappoint when we walked in. Great service, seated fasted and tended to right on time. We didn't waste time. We ordered house wings with their three sauces: Captain Demo's Big Truffle, Alter BBQ, or spicy chili glaze, served with carrot sticks + ranch. We asked for the sauces on the side as we wanted to try them all. Very crispy and seasoned well. Nice size wing too! 10/10 must get The turkey burger was good; I believe there was some sweet smoky component about it that was inviting. The house chips were crunchy and a nice touch. The classic was grilled perfectly and didn't need any condiments to support the meal. It did its thing all on its own. We loved our server and know we will be returning.

Had a family dinner here. Food was served promptly and portions were plentiful especially the tuna salad. Our waitress made sure our beverages were replenished. We each had a different choice of beers. No complaints there!! Ambiance was pleasant but you couldn't help the noise level. It was Friday nite.

Great fresh beer, great food and atmosphere. Try it out you won't be disappointed. Love the Hopular Kid beer, cool beer name too.

Outstanding first visit! Food awesome Service excellent. Our waitress was busy but took great care of our table!

Okay brewery and food. Sat outside and a downfall was that none of the waitresses knew how to turn the outdoor fans on and it was so humid and hot which I thought was weird. We had to ask 3 different times and they just acted like it was a ridiculous ask. Service is lacking to be honest.

Good food and deals. Nice vibe on the inside with a lot of TVs. Not the fastest service

Wanted to love this place but it was a huge miss. Sat at the bar and the waitress was beyond unfriendly, had dark curly hair. She made us feel uncomfortable even asking for anything. The food also was a huge miss. I had the babcias perogi and it gave me major food poisoning for days. The beer selection was ok.... No sours on top which is disappointing when coming to a brewery.... So much potential but sadly the food and staff made it a horrible experience.

First time at Alter and me and my friend had a great experience- Food is great! I recommend the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. Their house made fries and chips are chefs kiss. The ambiance in Alter is awesome. Lots of games going on (happy hour every weekday from 3pm-5pm which means $5 draft beer! That drew us into Alter) with a huge TV screen and many others around the restaurant. Service was fast and reliable. Our beers came quick and cold and our food came out hot and fresh! Claire was our server and she did a great job!

Visited Alter Oak Brook for a work group outing! There was a total of 8 of us which the restaurant could easily accommodate inside or outside based on our preference. Unlike the Downers Grove location, Oak Brook has all the beers on tap in addition to cocktails and food. Our group got a mixture of all. I personally tried the golden fiddle and thyme paloma; both were light, refreshing, and delicious! Most people who got beers really enjoyed the variety and flavors offered. We got the roasted corn dip to start and many of us got salads, sandwiches or a flatbread for our mains. I loved that they had vegan options as I am dairy sensitive. It's not often a restaurant will offer vegan options on the main menu rather than a substitute listed. Everyone raved about the food and said they loved their experience! The last thing that impressed me was in talking to our waitress understanding their staff training process. They make all staff undergo detailed training and quizzes on food and drink offerings so that all are knowledgable to make recommendations. I love that they take the extra step so that staff can put their best food forward in front of patrons.

Came after work on a Tuesday night and was pleased to see it lively! Everyone looked happy, good ambiance! Ordered the sausage rigatoni and it was delicious! If you're there and they have the Bibble Bobble, go for it!!! Ashley served us and was also the bartender for the night, amazing I love her, she's great! Whole thing was amazing!

Beer was ok, there were plenty to choose from. The place was crowded for a Saturday afternoon which was great to see. A few parties in the dining area made it super noisy. The service was slow but once we had the attention of the bartender, she was friendly and helpful. They're more than likely short staffed which seems to happen in so many places these days. I didn't try the food so I can't comment on that. If you're in the area stop in and try one, it might be your kind of brew.

Absolutely love this place. It was so much fun. People here are wonderful. The food and service were great!! My Cosmo was so good. Ambience was amazing and fun. It's a bar it's gonna be loud. It's gonna be fun. It's gonna be great.

Chelle was Amazing! This was our first time visiting Alter. We're celebrating the holidays with our office team. She greeted us, seated us, offered drinks & apps and was our server. At the same time, she was assisting other tables as well. Great attitude and service. All the food was good too! Large portions. Chelle made our first visit to Alter a great one. Thank You!

Wanted to check this place out as it's a newer restaurant in Oak Brook. The ambience was really nice has big screen tvs near the bar so probably a good place to catch a game. Our waitress was nice a little forgetful at times. We had wings for an app. Wings were huge and there were a lot as they should be since they cost 18 bucks. I order the southwest chicken salad. Definitely needed more meat as you can see they tried to be strategic with the placing of the meat around the bowl. When the waitress came back and asked about needing a container and i said what for because there wasn't enough meat lol.She said "well why didn't you say something " i wanted to say you didn't come back and ask me. but she had the kitchen make me some fresh chicken to take home which was nice .This 2nd batch of chicken tasted way better than the chicken on my salad . i'd be back it's definitely a nice place to have a drink and apps.

Tried farmhouse burger with sweet potato fries, pepperoni flat bread, jalapeño cheese curds and lobster cake. On a not so busy Wednesday evening, service was slow. Place was upbeat and roomy. Food was nothing spectacular but please, at all cost, avoid the lobster cake. It was literally size of a quarter, was fishy and not worth your time. Sweet potato fries were amazing and the hot honey on flatbread was a nice touch. They forgot the cheese curds so we had it for dessert. Wasn't impressive at all though.

Better with big screen TVs around the bar! Great service by a sweet bartender and tried the panzanella salad soooo good!

Ended up here twice in 1 day - once for a couple beers and a light lunch with the lady and then came back later with the rest of the family when our first choice for dinner in the area just got way too busy. By chance, some sharp manager-type realized that a large party cancelation they received meant that they could actually accommodate our 14-top group on extremely short notice. And although nothing on the menu stands out as an 'epic can't-miss' dish (or beer), just about everything we had was tasty and well prepared, the kids menu helped immensely, and the adults were all quite happy with the plethora of solid, true-to-style beer selections! NThe place has a nice upscale atmosphere with plenty of open air, a huge center island bar, extremely clean and modern restrooms, a real nice patio (despite the oppressive heat it was shaded enough to be useful to several patrons), and the extensive beer/drink and food menus. Like everything in Oakbrook, it's a touch pricey, but worth a date night visit and/or worth checking off a list of breweries to visit.

Alter does a great job with craft beer and food! We enjoy the large bar and seating area on every visit, and always leave happy with our experience at Alter! I came for the beer and came back for the food. One of the best kitchens in craft beer not only in Chicago but I would say in the country. The service at the bar is always great, and there is a wide range of beers for everyone to try! The shrimp app does it for me every time. That with an ALTERior Motive and I'm good to go. Great spot for large parties!

The beer and service is excellent. Their food looked good, but I didn't have any on this visit as I had eaten prior. They had a ginormous pretzel that I would try next time but only with a party of 6 or more, it was huge. I was a bit confused by the ambiance / decor. It looks like it might have been another restaurant before? Maybe not? But the chandelier and some of the other light fixtures didn't feel to fit the space. They had tvs with various games but they were up out of the way so to speak (Which is not a bad thing per se) but I'd you go to watch a game if might be hard to watch eve from the bar. Overall I enjoyed my beer and would come back.

We celebrated my girlfriends birthday with her pick to try Alter Brewing company in Oak Brook and it was wonderful! I loved everything about it. The beers flight was delicious and we get to try different ones. We started with a vegan quesadilla and I can't believe how delicious it tasted! You can't even tell it was vegan! The cheese melts in your mouth and that was my favorite dish of the evening! My girlfriend ordered their branzino fish and she said that was delicious and I got the ahi tuna tostadas and mine was also great. And we ended with a chocolate cake for her birthday. Can't celebrate a birthday without cake! Ambiance was nice but make sure you make reservations because they were BUSY which is a good thing. I would definitely go back again!

I enjoyed this location more than the other. We stopped here after Fogo, which is right next door. Didn't have to move and find a new parking spot (which was a cluster). This location is fairly new and it was very busy! Seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves. We didn't eat, just sat at the bar and got a flight of beer. They didn't have a sour beer, but did have some nice IPAs, and I'm not a big IPA drinker. Restaurant/brewery was clean and had a slight fine dining feel. The bartenders were nice, friendly, and quick. The bar was clean and organized. The flight was reasonable at $11. I liked the Hell Hazed Over and Heavy Squeeze. For a large brewery, I thought it was odd they had 4-5 tvs, but they were oddly positioned, not really visible to everyone at the bar.

This new Alter Brewing location was a pleasure to see and visit.  It's a big, open, colorful, and airy space, and it can get quite vibrant and boisterous as I found particularly in the 5 - 6pm after-work chillax time period.  My 'ol colleagues and I had our quarterly catchup here and I'd rate it a 3.51 star outing rounded up to 4, held back mainly by the high prices for everything here. We all had burger and beer dinners, a tried and true brewpub recipe.  I had their pub burger and a side house salad for $21 ($2 adder for the salad instead of fries).  My two dinner mates both had their Alter burger with fries for $17.  My burger was good sized and good tasting and the pretzel bun was really needed as it was juicy and greasy and the messiest burger I've had in quite a while. The colleagues enjoyed their dinners but were jealous of my pretzel bun, but they also had a slightly cheaper burger.  All told, I'd rather not have such a messy burger given a choice, but it was otherwise tasty and satisfying. The beers were quite nice, about 4 stars good overall, and I stuck to my favorite IPA regimen and had 3 of them: - 13 oz Ambigram hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV, $9 - 16 oz Tom THanks IPA, 5.5% ABV, $8 - 16 oz Farm Snacks IPA, 7.0% ABV, $8 They don't list their pour volumes on the beer menu, and I didn't appreciate that, but do show them at the end on your bill. It was quite pricey in any case on the beers.  None of them were "wow" IPA's and they tended towards the lower hoppiness side, but I enjoyed them all, with Ambigram best and Farm Snacks least, but everyone has their own favorite profile anyway.  The colleagues pretty much had a similar lineup with one subbing in an Alterado Mexican-style lager (5.0% ABV) and another subbing in a Swedda Wedda oatmeal stout (7.5% ABV). Overall, a nice, contemporary, spacious, and vibrant brewpub, and I wouldn't mind revisiting but given the competition it's too pricey to be a regular stop for us.  I'm sure their new building and a prime business location contribute to their cost structure. Chris was our server and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I also noticed that the crowd peaked in the 5 - 6pm period, and maybe 1/3 of the crowd left as prime dinner time occurred, so it's a particularly popular happy hour venue for various and largish work groups in this prime commercial Oakbrook area.  They also have brewpubs in Downers Grove (but no kitchen there) and St Charles.

Our favorite beer Hell Hazed Over and a damn good burger ! And the service was outstanding!

Perfect place to do Girls Night Out to celebrate a birthday. Modern rustic look design with a large bar area. Parking can be a little crazy because the lot is shared with Fogo De Chao. The staff was super nice and tentative. Always came back to check on how we were doing. We started the evening with flights of beer. Their in house brew was were good. The Alto Porto was probably my favorite. For an app, we did the vegan quesadilla. So fresh and delicious. For our entree, my girlfriend ordered an app for her main course. She did the tuna tostada. The pineapple on the tostado was so good, the sweetness was a perfect pairing. I had the branzino. The fish was hearty, but a little fishy. The taste overall was not bad. The side of Brussels sprouts was nicely charred and the sweet potatoes compliment the fish. Since it was my birthday, we had a chocolate cake. It was not overly sweet and with the drizzle of caramel and a dollop of whipped cream. It was perfect!

Great experience here on a rainy cold Chicago Friday night. Enjoyed some house chip brisket nachos and drinks. Our server was super. The gift shop was above and beyond what you might find at the average brew pub.

Had lunch other day....walking in found the decor very impressive / modern / lots of windows....LARGE BOOTHS.!! I ordered BUFFALO CHICKEN FLAT BREAD.....the chicken was nice crunchy which I enjoyed. The sauce had nice with a hot kick to it. I had a juice... My friend ordered BLACKENED COD SANDWICH...she said was cooked perfectly as yummy. She had beer but can't recall name. On server was very attentive ...checking on our needs from time to time. Wish knew his name ? I will return when out West burbs.

amazing service, great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food choices and taste!

It is such a large space and well-decorated. We were seated right away, so that was good. I had wished for a bit more variety in their beer selection, but actually really enjoyed the Alto Porto (American Porter). My husband got a flight - a couple were good, a couple were just okay. The pretzel is GIANT! I'd recommend getting it if you're with a group. It's so fluffy on the inside. I love that there's a variety of mustards and dips. For my entree, I got the Bang Bang Chicken. I was between getting this or the Pork Schnitzel Sandwich, so I'll have to get that one the next time I'm in the area. The flavors in the Bang Bang Chicken sandwich were great. I also really enjoyed the fries that came with it.

We love the beer and food at Alter, but management needs to step up and properly staff the restaurant. We saw people sit at the bar and walk out because they couldn't get someone to wait on them. It wasn't the fault of the servers. They hustled. Just not enough help.

The bbq nachos were gross, especially for the over the top price of $22. I would not recommend or buy again. They came out slimy, limp, greasy, and not appetizing to look at or eat.

Had a fantastic time here. Good Beers (except the one lol) Great food. Friendly people staff and patrons. Will be back!!

This is a great spot for good food, great drinks and awesome memories!! Whether you are getting together to celebrate a life event or just having drinks with friends this place spans all of it. There isn't a thing in the menu I wouldn't suggest and the variety of on tap, house made brews is to die for!!! Another great thing is that Alter hosts many events like brews and yoga or trivia nights. A great opportunity to meet up with friends and family to have fun. We have gone here dressed up and dressed down - the important things here are the friendly staff, fabulous food and amazing brews!! Come as you are and have a great time!!

5 star for the bartender Lexi! She is the best bartender i have ever seen since im in the service industry as well. Super friendly attentive and quick. It was first time for us and tried their lunch specials. We weren't that impressed but beer selections were good. The place is spacious clean and honestly I guarantee you when you try new places first see their restrooms. You can tell management by their restrooms.

Alter Brewing has some really good beer on a variety of styles. Should the opportunity arise I plan on drinking more next time. The sandwiches were cool but the wings definitely stole the show. I might need a growler of the Hopular Kid

A beautiful massive brewery in the oakbrook mall, loved the interiors and the food. We ordered the corn dip and the beer battered shrimps, both were so good! Lagger was light and refreshing! Absolutely loved the fries and the black bean burger, the bang bang chicken was a bit on the sweet side. Overall great ambience, great food and amazing beer

Second visit, Great food & good beer. I was amazed how delicious & hearty the salads are. Service is always great. The decor is very nice. Will definitely continue to patronize them!

I had the Brie, Bacon and Apple Flatbread with a Thyme Paloma and my friend the beer with a Reuben Sandwich. Both were so flavorful and yummy. We had multiple rounds of drinks and the server was amazing, she timed it just right as not to catch us mid-bite. I think we were there for like 3 hours. Only reason we left is because my friend had a business call at 3PM. We'll Definitely be back! It's such a vibe, cozy, chill and the food hit the spot. Parking was also not an issue as it's not right by Oak Brook mall, but off a side street next to Fogo De Chao. Check it out!

Went with a group of friends for my birthday (my idea 1st time there). Started with drinks, cocktails were very good but one guest ordered a beer that he found he didn't like at all, mentioned it to the waitress but didn't get an offer to switch it out, which would have been a nice offer. We ordered a few appetizers while we chatted. Apps were really good (the Big A__ Pretzel & the Brisket & Chips). We took our time enjoying the apps & drinks & our server was attentive checking in on us occasionally. But then we decided to order dinner & things went down hill. Used plates & utensils were not removed from all, only some, & fresh utensils were not even offered. Then we waited quite a long while for or dinners. Not sure if there was an issue with kitchen staff but foods were coming out very slowly for all diners around us. Then our meals finally came. My fish & chips was put in front of me with just fish & chips, no coleslaw, no tartar sauce, lemon etc. Then I was presented ketchup! I had to ask for the tartar sauce & malt vinegar but there was also no salt on the table & never got any coleslaw either. My guests were also not pleased with their meals (Ruben Sandwiches were nothing but grease and barely eaten, a surf & turf that was over cooked & not flavorful, and a salad that was just "meh"). Plus, as I was eating my fish I had to pick out a large amount of bones which was an immediate turn off. When no one is taking home their 1/4 or 1/2 eaten meals that should be a sign to the waitstaff to ask if there was a problem. We weren't offered the option of splitting the bill which we wound up doing on our own but it would have been nice if offered up front. Lastly, I know it's a family friendly place but sitting our large group of adults next to 2 young families with 4 toddlers and an infant was a little distracting especially since the adults ignored the children playing games running around the tables and making forts with the chairs. Probably would only come again for apps & a drink, but then again probably not.