10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Elmwood Park

We've collected top 10 mentioned breweries and beer places in Elmwood Park from other articles such as TheCoolist, Passion Passport, Time Out Chicago.

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Elmwood Park

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 Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"Half Acre began brewing in its North Center location in 2009, and rapidly became a Chicago institution. The tap room conducts brewery tours, sells cool merch in its on-site store, and offers tastings of the goods — The Daisy Cutter brew is a prevailing favorite among locals. And their Andersonville taproom, just a bit north, features a popular beer garden."
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
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"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
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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
The Best Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries In ...
"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 South Side Social
Top 10 Local Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"Goose Island Beer Company may have multiple locations in the U.S., but John Hall opened the first brewery in Chicago after returning home from a trip to Europe that inspired him to bring good beer to the states. The brewery has separate rooms for innovation programs and yeast propagation units. Barrel-aged beers have a 143,00 square foot barrel warehouse and dedicated stockroom."
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
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Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Breweries in Chicago
"Ravenswood Brewing German-style beers and lagers on the North Side since 2009, Metropolitan largely flies under the radar amongst non beer-aficionados but continues to dominate as one of the most respected beer makers in Chicago. While many contemporary breweries fall over themselves trying to get your attention with the weirdest or most hop-forward beers imaginable, Metro keeps things simple with just flat-out good beer whose easy drinkability remains its finest asset. Metro’s profile has been raised slightly thanks to the recent addition of its Rockwell Tap Room, easily one of the best taprooms in the city thanks to its homey atmosphere (with reclaimed-wood tables and chairs) and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago River.Must-try beer: Krankshaft, their flagship Kolsch-style beer, is brewed in homage to Cologne, Germany, featuring lemony flavors and a dry, clean finish characterized by Metro’s trademark high drinkability."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"Serving up German-style lagers, Metropolitan Brewing is located in a converted 125-year-old warehouse with tranquil river views. Their popular beers — such as Dynamo and Krankshaft — are named for the industrial history of Chicago. In the taproom, you can get a pint, a growler, a six pack, a case of bottles, even a keg of their lager."
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."
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
4.3 (834 ratings)
Rustic brewpub offering a rotating selection of house brews & pub food, plus occasional live music.
737 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
BrewpubAmerican restaurantBreweryLive music barPubSports bar
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
The Top 10 Breweries in Chicago
"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!"
Begyle Brewing
Begyle Brewing
4.7 (381 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings)
Straightforward microbrewery & retailer teaming its craft beers with tours & more.
1800 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBar
Mentioned by Passion Passport
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"Situated right across the street from Dovetail, visit Begyle to switch it up after getting your fill of lagers — this is the opposite end of the beer spectrum. For the time being, they have a reservation system for their beer garden that’s quite typical of Chicago breweries at the moment. Begyle’s brews range from blondes to barrel aged stouts and everything in between."
Mentioned by Goats On The Road
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"A neighbourhood bar where lots of locals chill out with a good brew and good friends. This is a smaller, no-frills place where you can drink good, artisanal beer. I recommend Begyle Brewing Co. because you’re likely to avoid the worst of any tourist crowd and get a chance to rub elbows with locals."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Begyle Brewing offers an approachable and diverse collection of brews. They built a community-supported brewer program for beer lovers. It is a 6 or 2-month  growler fill subscription."
Uncommon Ground - Lakeview
Uncommon Ground - Lakeview
4.2 (397 ratings)
All-day eatery known for seasonal American fare, housemade organic beer, wine, drinks & live music.
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Organic restaurantAmerican restaurantBreweryBrewpubFamily restaurantLive music venueRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Right Bee Cider
Right Bee Cider
4.9 (41 ratings)
1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
BreweryCider mill

Best Shopping Malls in Elmwood Park Area

Lake Meadows Shopping Center
Lake Meadows Shopping Center
4 (2520 ratings)
Outdoor shopping center featuring major clothing chains, fast-food places & more.
3357 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Daniel X. O'Neil used under CC BY 2.0. Another outdoor shopping centre on our list is located in Bronzeville, known for being the centre of African-American life and culture. If you are planning to visit this area in August, check out the annual Bud Billiken Parade."
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
4.3 (1133 ratings)
Unfussy complex with a Jewel-Osco supermarket, Ace Hardware, a pet needs store, salons & eateries.
7240 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, USA
Shopping mall
Roosevelt Collection Shops
Roosevelt Collection Shops
4.5 (2489 ratings)
Modern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.
150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Shopping mall

Best French Bakery in Elmwood Park

Caffe Umbria
Caffe Umbria
4.6 (511 ratings)
Chic coffeehouse featuring Italian-style drinks brewed from house-brand beans, plus baked goods.
346 N Clark St UNIT 4709, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Coffee shopEspresso bar
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 Chicago Tribune
14 Chicago bakeries offer take-and-bake cookie kits
"Kicking it old school, you slice and bake the chocolate chip dough roll ($6) to yield a dozen cookies. Brothers Lalo and Uva Leon opened their bakery last summer in the McKinley Park neighborhood, where they’re still making wildly popular croissants. Check their Instagram stories for the daily changing availability or just call."
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."
Pierre's Bakery Chicago
Pierre's Bakery Chicago
4.3 (120 ratings)
Local bakery chain known for ready-made & custom-order cakes (some with a Mexican slant) & gelato.
1956 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryDessert shop

Best Dessert in Elmwood Park

Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
Miko's Italian Ice (Logan Square)
4.8 (375 ratings)
Seasonal stop for window-service frozen ices in various fruit flavors, plus chocolate & green tea.
2236 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Dessert shop
Mentioned by chicagofoodplanet.com
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"Nothing says summer in Chicago like grabbing a cup of cool and colorful Italian ice at Miko’s. The sorbet-like dessert is made exclusively out of crushed, frozen fresh fruit and is completely dairy-free. Though Miko’s boasts exotic flavors like cucumber and guava, nothing beats the classic lemon on a hot July night."
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
4.5 (812 ratings)
Italian staples like thin-crust pizzas served in a casual setting with seasonal outdoor seating.
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantDessert shopEuropean restaurantIce cream shopNorthern Italian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza TakeoutSouthern Italian restaurant
Mentioned by Free Fun Guides
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"Compromise on Italian without spending too much by going to Pizza Rustica. This cozy BYOB feels just like an Italian trattoria and serves huge pizzas with doughy crusts featuring toppings like Italian sausage, mushrooms, pineapple, artichokes or spinach. Salads are heading and pasta is made by hand."
Te'amo Boba Bar
Te'amo Boba Bar
4.2 (140 ratings)
Modern counter serve in the food court at The Shops at North Bridge for bubble tea & Asian eats.
520 N Michigan Avenue Suite 421 (Northbridge Mall Food Court on 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Bubble tea storeCake shopDessert shopOrganic food store
Mentioned by BITE
Six Boba Spots in Chicago
"The Spot: Located within the building of Campus North, Te’Amo is right on campus, and almost always filled with UChicago students drinking tea and diligently studying. The Good: Te’Amo does great with its subtle flavors. The signature rose tea is a favorite as it smoothly joins the flavors of rose and black tea to where they become indistinguishable."
Mentioned by Talk Boba
Best Boba Places in Chicago
"With lines out the door majority of the time and over 100 positive reviews, you know you’re in for something good. Located on the Northside of the city, you’ll stumble upon this milk tea bar and cafe. With lots of aesthetically pleasing drinks made (very flavorful too), your instagram will pop!"
Mentioned by TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine
The 15 Best Bubble Tea Shops You Shouldn't Miss in Chicago
"If you are in downtown Chicago and get a craving some bubble tea, this is the place to get your fix. The bubble tea is made with fresh ingredients which gives it a rich flavor. You also get options on the amount of sugar and ice you want in your bubble tea."

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