Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery

It's always great to try local places in towns that you visit. There beer was good even though they were out of a lot (said they were getting their shipment today). They had a good Groupon 2-4 beer flights and a growler filled with beer of choice for $30. Nice atmosphere open rustic feel with a lot of tables, big bar and patio seating. The food menu looked good but we just came for the beer, Dusk & Perk were some of our favorites. They have a lot of sours and even though we aren't huge sour fans we still tried some.

A wonderful range of beers and food. We had the flyers which enabled us to sample multiple drinks, which were of reasonable size. The food was good and the staff were able to cater for our dietary needs too.

Came to this pizzeria with my father who was visiting from Florida. I'm definitely going to be coming back here with my girlfriend, and we live up on the North Side! The pizza was phenomenal. The beer was even better! We also got a salad and the crispy cauliflower appetizer which was 💯 Highly recommend Jolly Pumpkin to anyone who lives in Chicago! You won't be disappointed!

I went on opening day and while they still have some kinks to work out I loved the pizza with mushrooms & truffles. I look forward to digging into the beer selection as well. It's a nice looking place inside with booths, counter seating and big communal benches in the middle. I suspect this place will get busy quickly.

Cool atmosphere, lots of wood, typical of a brewpub. However, I'm not a fan of the fast-food style service. I don't believe it lends itself well to a craft beer establishment. While I didn't eat, I will say the food I saw go out did look appealing, though. My real gripe was with the beer service. I was not disappointed with the product, just how it was served. I found the tumbler the Turbo Bam was served in to be very atypical, and also not very well poured. I don't mean to come across as a snob, but poorly poured beer that's not allowed to release carbonation inhibits flavor and has an overly filling effect. And i felt every bit of it. Maybe some of the staff hasn't been trained properly. Perhaps my expectations are too high. Either way, I'm a little disappointed with my introduction to Jolly Pumpkin, especially after hearing a trusted friend rave about it.

Great interior and outdoor patio spaces. I did not try the beer, the cocktail I had was just OK. Service was great and food looked delicious. Lots of TVs showing a variety of sporting events including Le Tour de France when I was there. Would recommend as a date night spot or a family friendly meal.

There are much better places to eat in Hyde Park. Jolly Pumpkin is over priced and flavorless. The wings are okay but the pizza is extremely flavorless. Their soda selection is dismal. If you just want beer then it’s okay. If you’d like dinner with your beer then this isn’t the place for you. Update: we visited Jolly Pumpkin with the new menu. It was better, however, the nachos were poorly constructed. The cooked too long so all the toppings were stuck to a few top chips all the chips in the middle and bottom were just over cooked tortillas. The cauliflower was great and the kids menu was good as well.

I’ve been a Jolly Pumpkin beer fan for years, so I was pumped when they came to the neighborhood. If you don’t know their beers, they’re funky, they’re sour, their creative. But don’t worry... if that’s not your thing, they have North Peak beers with your pale ales, IPAs, stouts, etc. I love having these world class beers in Hyde Park. Prices are good ($6-$8) and the staff is friendly. The food is upscale pub food. Some find it a little pricey. I agree. It’s on the expensive side, but the pizzas and sandwiches I’ve had a good. I’m more likely to come for the drinks than the food. The biggest downside is the service situation - you gotta order at the register (unless you’re sitting at the bar). Inconvenient at times? Sure. But the line usually moves quick and it’s only a mild inconvenience. And I’ll stand in line any day to have access 10-12 Jolly Pumpkin beers (seasonal and rotating taps all year long) on tap any day. And you can buy bottles to go 👍🏼 EDIT: Went 2/2/19 and they now have table service. A welcomed change. And they have a whole new food menu.