10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Downers Grove

We've collected top 10 mentioned breweries and beer places in Downers Grove from other articles such as Thrillist, Globe Gazers, Chicago Tribune.

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Downers Grove

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 Thrillist
The Best Breweries in Chicago
"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."
Mentioned by Hop Culture
The 7 Best Breweries in Chicago
"Somewhere between Dovetail and Marz is Half Acre, a relative OG by craft beer standards (it was founded by Gabriel Magliaro in 2006). While you may have heard of packaged brewery staples like Daisy Cutter West Coast Pale Ale or Pony Pilsner, the brewery also makes several draft-only offerings that are best experienced at one of their two taprooms. For the original location, check out their space at Lincoln Avenue; for a beer garden vibe, visit the expanded facility on Balmoral."
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 Culture Trip
Sip Niche Beers at Chicago's Top 10 Craft Breweries
"Go to Moody Tongue for an elevated brewery experience|Courtesy of Moody Tongue. The Moody Tongue philosophy is all about culinary brewing: applying a chef’s mindset, with the most creative flavors and highest quality ingredients, to creating beer. (Brewmaster Jared Rouben has a background in Michelin-star dining.) Visit the tasting room, housed inside a former glass factory, and you’ll get an elevated brewery experience in every regard, from the impeccable service to the flavorful beers and a small, thoughtfully curated food menu including oysters flown in daily, baguettes and sausages, and a 12-layer German chocolate cake."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"This acclaimed Chicago brewery has a sleek black-and-wood tap room that’s both comforting and refined, with mid-century furniture, a historic library of brewing books, and an eye-catching fireplace. The beers at Moody Tongue evoke the same vibe, with a specialty beer program that includes whiskey and wine barrel-aged brews and their renowned Farmers Market Series and Sour Series offerings."
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 UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"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
6 of the best...craft breweries and distilleries in Chicago
"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
The Top 10 Breweries in Chicago
"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 UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"Don’t be fooled by the warehouse aesthetic—there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes than you realize. This BYO food joint nestled up on the riverbanks in Bucktown offers outdoor seating with gorgeous views of the surrounding greenery, making you feel like you’re miles outside the city limits."
Mentioned by South Side Social
Top 10 Local Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"Since 2009, Metropolitan Brewing has specialized in bringing Chicago German-style lager, like their flagship brew, Krankshaft. Krankshaft is a Kölsch style beer and uses lemon flavor to pay homage to the characteristics of beer brewed in Cologne. Krankshaft can be found year-round."
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 Hop Culture
The 7 Best Breweries in Chicago
"Corridor is a sophisticated project, the brainchild of Siebel- and Doemens-educated Greg Shuff. Also on the team are Director of Brewing Operations Brant Dubovick, who previously led Pittsburgh’s Church Brew Works to the Great American Beer Festival’s Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year Award, and Executive Chef Ryan Henderson, who cut his teeth at Momofuku, Empellon, and Alder. The outstanding pedigree has led to flavorful hop bombs like Ope Fresh Hop Pale Ale and subtle farmhouse beers like Little Greys Light Saison, as well as a food menu featuring delicate salads, hearty sandwiches, and artisan pizzas."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Sip Niche Beers at Chicago's Top 10 Craft Breweries
"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 Bitches Who Brunch
Chicago’s Best Outdoor Brunches
"This brewpub boasts one of our favorite brunch burgers in the city. The restaurant’s no reservation policy can work in your favor if you arrive early and request a seat on the patio. Enjoy people watching on Southport while you eat."
All Rise Brewing Company
All Rise Brewing Company
4.5 (59 ratings)
235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Brewery
Open Outcry Brewing Company
Open Outcry Brewing Company
4.7 (588 ratings)
Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.
10934 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
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Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"A southside brewery that edges so far down, it’s hardly considered urban territory, Open Outcry is an unexpected oasis in this part of the city, encouraging you to quench your thirst in their garage-style taproom. Featuring a flight inspired by the colors of the original Rainbow Cone—Palmer House IPA, Strawberry Imperial Stout, Orange Milkshake IPA, Pistachio Brown Ale—Open Outcry promises that you can’t go wrong with any of their signature brews. And their blissful beer garden with yellow accents is the go-to lounge for the summer!"
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
4.7 (417 ratings)
Warehouse-like tasting room with canned beers & specialty cocktails plus a menu of upscale pub food.
2717 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Brewery
Marz Community Brewing Company
Marz Community Brewing Company
4.7 (392 ratings)
Hip warehouse setting for drinking small-batch local beers with snacks, sandwiches, coffee & tea.
3630 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Brewery
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
4.7 (195 ratings)
Chill, industrial spot for sipping house beers & playing darts. Garage doors open in season.
2024 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"A gorgeous brick warehouse with garage doors that open in the summertime, Spiteful Brewing is anything but. In fact, they’re more likely benevolent to their loyal customers, producing a delicious, new beer every season. Communal seating rounds out the welcoming atmosphere that comes with a visit to Spiteful Brewing."

Historic Sites in Downers Grove

Glessner House
Glessner House
4.6 (178 ratings)4.5 (80 ratings)
Docent-led tours of a landmark 19th-century house & Chicago's oldest building.
1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Frederick C. Robie House
Frederick C. Robie House
4.7 (744 ratings)4.5 (717 ratings)
Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours five days a week.
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Chicago, USA
"Of the numerous buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright designed around Chicago, none is more famous or influential than Robie House. Because its horizontal lines resembled the flat landscape of the Midwestern prairie, the style became known as the Prairie style. Inside are 174 stained-glass windows and doors, which you'll see on the hour-long tours (frequency varies by season, but there's usually at least one tour per hour). Advance tickets are highly recommended."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects, the 9,000-square-foot Robie…"
Farnsworth House
Farnsworth House
4.6 (210 ratings)5 (117 ratings)
Modern architectural landmark home built by Mies van der Rohe in 1951 on a 62-acre site.
14520 River Rd Gate 1, Plano, IL 60545, USA
MuseumShoppingNon-profit organizationArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesGift & Specialty Shops
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"This 1951 minimalist dwelling by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe sits just down the Fox River from Aurora. Constructed of steel, wood, and travertine…"

Best Donuts in Downers Grove

Roeser's Bakery
Roeser's Bakery
4.6 (1465 ratings)
Classic & creative cakes, cookies & tortes from a bakery run by the same family since 1911.
3216 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BakeryCookie shopDonut shopIce cream shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
Birthday Cake Showdown: The Bakeries You HAVE to Order From
"It doesn’t get any more old school than Chicago’s oldest family-owned bakery, which has been servicing Humboldt Park sweet tooths since 1911. As a specialty, Roeser’s offers low-glycemic options for birthday boys and girls who could benefit from reduced sugar, carbs and calories. Follow the bakery’s iconic neon sign to find cakes baked using recipes perfected over 4 generations with culinary skills to decorate to any theme you could possibly imagine, including a wide variety of licensed character cakes."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Humboldt Park. One of Chicago’s oldest family-run businesses has operated out of the same storefront, distinguished today by its vertical neon sign and quaint painted lady facade, since its establishment in 1911. Today it’s a good all-arounder, with doughnuts and danish for breakfast, and a wide selection of cake slices and cookies (many in Chicago sports team motifs) for dessert."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Breads, Cakes and Pastries in Chicago: Where to Find the Best
"One of Chicago's oldest food purveyors, venerable Roeser's Bakery has been in business in Humboldt Park for more than 100 years. Beautiful custom cakes and tortes are a specialty, but don't miss the cookies and holiday items at this long-running local institution."
Old Fashioned Donuts
Old Fashioned Donuts
4.7 (1452 ratings)
11248 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Of The Best Donut Shops In Chicago
"For nearly half a century, Buritt Bulloch, or Mr. B as he is known by customers, has been Chicago’s king of donuts. While times have changed, and social media sites like Instagram trend more-eye catching treats with all the pizzazz and razzle dazzle, Mr. B keeps things simple, deep-fried, and delicious, with glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, doughnut balls, long johns, and giant Texas doughnuts."
Mentioned by Food Com
19 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago
"If you think something is the best, someone else is likely to have an objection. This rule does not apply to the apple fritter ($3.19) at Old Fashioned Donuts, though. Anyone who eats this agrees: It’s the best ever."
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
4.4 (1393 ratings)
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, milkshakes, hot coffee drinks & cold brew on tap.
181 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopPastry shop
Mentioned by Globe Gazers
Where to Get the Best Donuts in Chicago
"In addition to a wide array of donuts (everything from Glazed to Nutella Banana Pockets), Stan’s Donuts also serves up gelato, shakes and Intelligentsia coffee. Stop by to take in the fun, retro vibe and order one of their most popular creations – Lemon Pistachio Old Fashioned."
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"Stan’s Donuts are next on our list of the best desserts in Chicago. Stan’s Donuts is a classic choice for desserts in Chicago, and they’re seriously delicious too!. In fact, if you ask any local Chicagoans they’ll probably have heard of Stan’s Donuts!"
Mentioned by Travel Crog
50 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago - Cheap Breakfast
"The Best of the Batch: Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts ($2.75) or Nutella Pocket Doughnut ($3.75). Stan’s yeasty doughnuts have become a Chicago staple in the past few years. Stan’s was one of the first specialty doughnut shops to open in Chicago."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Downers Grove

Carmine's
Carmine's
4.4 (1242 ratings)
Lively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.
1043 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantBarRestaurant
Mentioned by American Eats
The Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"1043 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 One of Chicago’s most sophisticated Italian eateries, Carmine’s Chicago has a downtown address to complete the luxurious scenery. Head to the terrace to people watch or for a quiet romantic meal with your partner. Carmine’s Chicago serves huge portions of food."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago
"Carmine’s is a classy restaurant with romantic terrace seating that is in a prime area for people-watching. It serves enormous portions, making it ideal for diners who like to shar..."
Ceres' Table
Ceres' Table
4.3 (208 ratings)
Rustic-chic Italian restaurant serving pizza from a wood-fired oven plus modern entrees & cocktails.
3124 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Italian restaurantCocktail barDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantRestaurantWine bar
La Notte Ristorante Italiano
La Notte Ristorante Italiano
4.5 (200 ratings)
Charming dining spot offering old-school Italian eats such as pasta with meatballs & veal piccata.
1120 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
Italian restaurantBanquet hallRestaurant

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