10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Carol Stream

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Best Breweries and Beer Places in Carol Stream

Half Acre Beer Co Balmoral Take Away Cafe & Beer Garden
Half Acre Beer Co Balmoral Take Away Cafe & Beer Garden
4.7 (323 ratings)
Rotating house-brewed beers are tapped in a tasting room & seasonal garden & paired with pub fare.
2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Passion Passport
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"I don’t know what’s in the water up in Ravenswood, but it must be especially good for brewing beer… Half Acre’s taproom on Lincoln Ave in the North-side neighborhood is a great place to hang out and try some of Chicago’s most iconic (and aesthetically pleasing) beers, complemented by a revolving line-up of limited releases with psychedelic can designs and some similarly out-there tastes. This is the home of Daisy Cutter, a pale ale on tap at pretty much every bar and restaurant and Chicago, but Half Acre’s lineup remains wonderfully deep even after you move past the heavy-hitters. Their original reaper stout has notes of cocoa and vanilla that combine for a wonderful finish."
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"North Center/Bowmanville Founded in 2006 well before the current craft beer craze took hold of America, Half Acre is one of the OGs of Chicago brewing and is regarded by many experts as the finest craft brewer in the city. With not one, but two breweries on the North Side (within a 10-minute drive of each other), Half Acre recently opened its massive 60,000-square-foot Balmoral facility as a testament to its increasing popularity and thirst for experimentation. Daisy Cutter (one of five year-round ales) is the beer that put Half Acre on the map, but the new digs have carved out more room for so-called “wyld beers” marked by experimentation and mixed fermentation."
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
4.6 (239 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
Exotic beers are offered along with oysters & cake at this brewery tasting room with a fireplace.
2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
RestaurantFood & DrinkBarBreweryEvent venue
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"It’s not often that you find a fine-dining tasting menu inside of a brewery. But everything about Moody Tongue will subvert your expectations. The kitchen at their intimate South Loop space is helmed by nine-time Michelin star chef Jared Wentworth, who has crafted a menu designed to thoughtfully elevate the intersection of food and beer."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Moody Tongue Brewing offers exotic beers along with oysters & their famous 12 layer German chocolate cake at their tasting room with a fireplace. curbside pick-up or delivery by ordering online. Or dine inside and try their famous 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake!"
Goose Island Taproom
Goose Island Taproom
4.7 (633 ratings)4.5 (207 ratings)
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBrewpub
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"One the most well-known Chicago-born breweries, Goose Island, operated a taproom room out of their Fulton Street brewery. Enjoy a freshly brewed pint of their classic brews, like 312 or Matilda, in the sleek taproom, with industrial seating and a combination of exposed brick and ceramic tiled walls. While you’re there, take a tour of the production facility for an inside look at the brewmaster’s process while sampling beers along the way."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"When you think Chicago, you think 312, the signature, school-bus-yellow bottle of beer from Goose Island. This popular, Chicago-based brewery has since expanded its single location on Fulton Street to several brewpubs and brewhouses around the city and beyond, so make sure to stop into one of your local Goose Island locations just in time for their fall releases."
Mentioned by Grown-up Travel Guide.com
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"One of the most popular beers in Chicago and the one with most worldwide recognition is Goose Island. This acclaimed brewery offers a stunning selection of over 50 brews to choose from, with dark beer, light beer, and everything in between. Goose Island has two locations: one in Whitneyville and another in the center of Lincoln Park."
Metropolitan Brewing
Metropolitan Brewing
4.6 (435 ratings)
House beers are offered in a warehouselike tasting room with river views & BYO food (or order in).
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
BreweryBar
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"If German-style lagers are your thing, then head straight for Metropolitan Brewing—they’ve been making this sort of beer since 2009 and they’re quite good at it. Krankshaft, the flagship brew, is made year-round and offered at Soldier Field, O’Hare and Midway International Airports, and at the home of the White Sox. Once a bit under the radar, the popularity of Metropolitan Brewing has increased since the addition of the Rockwell Taproom (listed on their website as dog, kid and freak-friendly) in Avondale, overlooking the Chicago River."
Mentioned by Passion Passport
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"Another north-side brewery that knows their specialty and sticks to it, Metropolitan has a huge industrial-style space on the Chicago river a few minutes from Bucktown. Their outdoor patio is the perfect place to enjoy their German-style lagers while taking in a view of the Windy City skyline. The staff here are incredibly welcoming, and the taproom manages to retain a friendly neighborhood feeling to it while serving up some world-class beers."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Bars Breweries Avondale. You won't find food on the menu at this Avondale brewery's riverside patio and dining room space, but guests are welcome to order from nearby restaurants—Kuma's Corner and Dmen Tap are just a couple options—to accompany Metropolitan's German-style lagers."
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
Corridor Brewery & Provisions
4.4 (476 ratings)
Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.
3446 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
BreweryAmerican restaurantBarBrewpub
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Sip and dine right alongside huge metallic fermentation tanks at Corridor Brewery and Provisions. Director of brewing operations Brant Dubovick ensures there’s an ever-evolving list of drafts, from hop-heavy IPAs to sparkling saisons and fruity sours. Corridor is also a full-fledged restaurant, so whether you’re in the mood for a “beer bite” like doughy pretzels, or something more substantial – say an artisanal pizza topped with BBQ pork or leek and goat cheese – it’s worth putting your name down for a table (the brewery doesn’t take reservations)."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Corridor Brewery and Provisions is a creative gastropub that features seasonal brews. It is a warehouse-style brewery with delicious meals. As a craft brewery, they regularly change their draft list."
On Tour Brewing Company
On Tour Brewing Company
4.7 (249 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
Warehouselike microbrewery tasting room pouring house beers & offering canned beers to go.
1725 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BreweryFood & Drink
Motor Row Brewing
Motor Row Brewing
4.6 (143 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings)
Microbrewery for seasonal beers in a warehouselike space with a tasting room & upstairs taproom.
2337 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBarEvent venue
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Motor Row Brewery is located in Chicago’s historic Motor Row neighborhood|Courtesy of Motor Row Brewery. Frank Lassandrello, the head brewer of Motor Row, learned the tricks of his trade while at college in Vermont, creating home brews with his roommate. It wasn’t until 2007 that Lassandrello partnered with his son and purchased a space in Chicago’s historic Motor Row neighborhood to start his own legitimate brewery."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"German influence meets Midwestern hospitality at Motor Row Brewing. Located in an historic landmark warehouse building, Motor Row Brewing takes you back in time to when the neighborhood was home to Chicago’s auto industry. It offers extended seasonal releases (including a series of easy-drinking Belgian-style ales, perfect for summer), plus collaborations and experimental one-offs."
Mentioned by hoodline.com
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"Michigan Ave. (between 24th and 23rd streets), the brewery is the highest-rated brewery in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp."
Pipeworks Brewing Company
Pipeworks Brewing Company
4.9 (109 ratings)
3912 W McLean Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Logan Square With a hop-heavy lineup of IPAs including double, Belgian, black, and session IPAs, Pipeworks started out in a tiny Chicago space in 2012 which was originally geared towards brewing one-offs for beer nerds in the niche market. Now with a goal of releasing a new beer every week, the hyper prolific brewer is one of the more recognizable yet underappreciated Chicago craft brewers. With plans to open a brewpub in Logan Square in 2019 (where it will face stiff competition), knowing about Pipeworks still feels like being letting in on your cooler big brother’s secret."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Merrit Lewis and Beejay Oslon didn’t follow the traditional route of attending brewing school before opening up their own brewery in Chicago. Instead, the two friends traveled to Belgium and worked for free at De Struise Brouwers. When the pair returned, they crowdsourced funds and opened Pipeworks Brewing Company in 2012."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Get in the spring mood with a pint from Pipeworks (the artwork will get your juices creative flowing!). Place your contact-free Pipeworks Brewing Co. pick-up order ahead of time and don’t forget to tip!"
Old Irving Brewing Co.
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4.5 (749 ratings)
Funky warehouse spot serving house beers & gastropub fare with a beer hall, TVs & a cornhole game.
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
BrewpubAmerican restaurantBarBrewery
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"High up there on the other end of the Chicago spectrum, Old Irving resides just east of Portage Park and offers plenty of beers for all kinds of hops lovers. Favorites include the Being Ernest, a Hemingway-inspired Belgian tripel made in collaboration with Forbidden Fruit, Marz, Maplewood, and Off Color, and ‘Til Death, a Pilsner worthy of wedding bells. It’s homey and delightful and a perfect hideaway spot."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Bars Breweries Portage Park. While you're munching on shishito peppers and charcuterie, the kids will be tucking into crispy chicken tenders, a cheeseburger or buttered noodles at this Irving Park brewery. All kids' meals are just $8 and include a drink and your choice of fries or fresh fruit."
Right Bee Cider
Right Bee Cider
4.9 (41 ratings)
1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
BreweryCider mill

Best Fine Dining in Carol Stream

Park Grill
Park Grill
4.1 (648 ratings)
Modern American cooking boosted by outdoor dining in warm weather & views of the ice rink in winter.
11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
American restaurantFine dining restaurantLoungeRestaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Providing Chicago with the cookie experience we deserve, this Lincoln Park shop has developed a mouthwatering menu and cookies that own up to their names. They pay tribute our entire cookie-loving country with Yosemite and Boston cookies."
Mentioned by Chicago Magazine
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"The good news: It has the city’s largest patio in summer and coolest ice rink in winter. American classics—chopped salad, a burger, cheesecake—are on target. The bad news: The crowds never let up.L & D daily."
Terrace 16
Terrace 16
4 (409 ratings)
Skyline views inform this upscale, seasonal lounge serving refreshments on a hotel rooftop.
401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFine dining restaurant
Brass Heart
Brass Heart
4.6 (37 ratings)
4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Fine dining restaurantRestaurant

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Carol Stream

BUTTERDOUGH
BUTTERDOUGH
4.8 (134 ratings)
House-baked croissants, muffins, ciabatta & other classics plus creative toaster tarts & sandwiches.
3452 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
CafeBakeryCoffee shop
Mentioned by This Darling World
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"I mentioned Butterdough in my post about places to eat in Chicago, but I’m listing it again because their coffee is excellent. One of their most popular options is the Cafe con Leche with their homemade cafe de olla syrup. I recommend getting it with regular milk, not their oat milk because the oat didn’t work with this drink at all."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"There are only a few flavors of donuts to choose from at Butterdough in McKinley Park. But that’s fine, the horchata is what you want. The lightly-spiced glaze is poured on the donut right in front of you and pools in the container in a satisfying (and useful for extra dipping) way."
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
4.6 (158 ratings)
Cozy, enduring Polish bakery offering sweet & savory pastries along with bacon maple & other donuts.
2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BakeryCake shopCatering food and drink supplierCupcake shopDelivery serviceDonut shopPastry shopWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Bakeries Bridgeport. This iconic Polish bakery closed in October 2019 after decades of serving pączki, doughnuts, cookies and other candy-colored sweets to its fans. Thankfully, new ownership swept in and restored the spot to its former glory."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"If you’re wondering what happened to Bridgeport Bakery 1.0, it closed. But thankfully version 2.0 has the same delicious treats as the original. And while they have a lot of baked goods besides donuts, we like coming here for their long johns and bismarks."
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
4.1 (328 ratings)
Established, casual shop dispensing French baked goods alongside artisanal soups & sandwiches.
1550 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
French restaurantBakery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Fortunately, you don’t have to take a 10-hour flight to get a French croissant. Bonjour Café Bakery is the perfect place to grab a chocolate croissant on the go or sit, relax, and enjoy a warm quiche. This cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, making this the perfect place to enjoy warm weather with fresh pastries."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"For when you want a pastry to go with your coffee, the Bonjour Cafe should be your top pick. Unsurprisingly from the shop’s name, this French-style bakery has a changing seasonal selection of fresh baked goods. They range from rose-flavored macarons, eclairs, and croissants."

Top Best American Restaurants in Carol Stream

Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery
4.2 (656 ratings)
Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Sandwich shopAmerican restaurantBakeryBistroBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopDessert restaurantSalad shop
S.K.Y.
S.K.Y.
4.7 (631 ratings)
Creative New American fare with global influences is offered in a stylish setting with a lounge.
1239 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
American restaurantRestaurant
Yolk - West Loop
Yolk - West Loop
4.4 (1162 ratings)
Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Brunch restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopDinerRestaurant

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