47 Best Craft Breweries in Chicago

“The tour was amazing! If you’re lucky enough to get Chris, you won’t be bored or ill-informed! I love the sip and stroll style of this tour and it gives a personalized experience as well as a small town feel. I haven’t shut up about it! It’s a great gap filler in the day downtown, whether you’re local or visiting! One of the best spur of the moment plans!“

“Great food and love the booth“

“I literally ran in on Tuesday, as I was driving through to NJ, grabbed a glass for my husband and a four-pack of the most deliciously well-balanced hazy IPA Ive ever had. And that’s saying a lot, as I ran
a 100% American craft beer bar for almost five years. Cudos to Hop Butcher for creating amazingly delicious beer. And thank-you for making my tired palate happy.“

“Friggin *phenomenal* !! 🍻
The beers are awesome pretty much across the board, and the inside is all exposed brick and coziness - definitely makes you want to sit a spell and tip a few beers back.

I absolutely love that Maplewood now has *hop water* 🙌🏼 (several hop water flavors to choose from, actually) and a bunch of infused seltzers to choose from, in addition to the beer and spirits.
And I *adore* that Maplewood loves pugs!! I’ve yet to meet a pug there for some scritches over a brew, but we all gotta have goals amirite?? 🤭🐶

Fave beer of the day 2025 - Morbidly Obese Pug (Chocolate Mousse) 👌🏼😍🍻
It was straight choco pudding ✨ magic“

“Best brewery in Chicago for BA stouts, which is my favorite style. They have some good sours and other ales as well, and I love the space! Plenty of room, great ambiance, and they do tours! Plenty of options, and you can do flights, though the price varies!“

“Stopped off here for a few beers on my big 60th birthday brewery tour. Fab place, lots of great beers on, big choice of them. Loads of cans and bottles in the fridges. Loads of seating. Big shout out to Marcus for all his help and advice, hope you get to see oasis“

“Excellent brews. Very welcoming bartenders. Meg is a gem. The crowd is friendly. The food from Heffer BBQ is delicious, prepared by pit master Shawn and his charming wife, Lenore. The tap room is large, modern, and accommodating. Whiner Beer Company and Heffer BBQ are both highly recommended. 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Great beers Great atmosphere. Friendly staff!!“

“I have definitely had some less-than-stellar microbrewery experiences but this was NOT one of them. 100% success rate on the interesting and completely exceptional beer here. Solar flare, Portage Pils, Ridiculousness. Coming from THE Bier Capital of the planet, completely comfortable recommending this small business to do business with. Very good Bier indeed.“

“Friendly and helpful staff“

“The ambiance, friendly atmosphere, quirky and yet comfortable vibe as well as absolutely exceptional beers. From porters, sours and mixed drinks… sets the standard of what kind of brewery I want to be at.“

“First time at Spiteful brewing and it was exactly what you might expect from an independent brewery. Good selection of beers, good location and it looks like they have a very nice outdoor seating area out front.

This day was not conducive to outdoor seating, but I imagine this is a great location during the summer months.“

“Attended an event here! The staff were incredible, clean and accessible. Kid and dog friendly! We had a fabulous time and can't wait to return for another event! Thanks for everything!“

“Do I recommend this place? Yes, but depending on who is bartending. It’s never a good feeling to over hear a bartender call you derogatory names when you’re feet away from them- great way to lose “regulars” / consistent business.“

“A couple friends and I tried several beers from Duneyrr, and they were all great. It's a cozy, friendly spot. We hit up this place and Moody Tongue in the same night, and all agreed that we liked Duneyrr's beer better. I guess a Michelin star isn't everything.“

“Great cider family and pet friendly“

“Yummy beer, welcoming atmosphere!“

“I passed this place 3 times trying to find it. It's very unassuming, but I was on a mission to finally stop in. It was early and I was the only customer. I chatted with the bartender between sips and reading. I had the Marz and probably the tiger, but can't really remember. I remember them both being good, which is all that matters. They have a decent selection on tap, cans, bottles and cocktails. Again I was there solo, but the vibe from the bartender and space was legit. Kind of reminds me of Half Acres old location before they moved to expand. Hopefully they'll have a similar experience.“

“A delightful space with many beers“

“Hopewell has such a cute vibe! I loved the fact that they had a large selection of games for passing your time there as you enjoy the beer. The Lil Buddy was perfect. Just a little something. They also had super friendly bartender who was kind enough to give me a few stickers. I collect enamel pins, so was glad to buy one of those from the merch.“

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

“Great beers. Great service and friendly, knowledgeable staff at Dovetail.“

“Great service and fun atmosphere!“

“I just saw the way Off Color Brewing took care of a family of ducks and I think that a staff who would go completely out of their way to help the wildlife in their area survive should be commended to the fullest. Thank you for being such wonderful humans!!!“

“No bowling lanes here! Google summary is wrong. They used to have it at their old stand alone location, but when they moved into District Brew Yards that no longer exists. If google allowed edits or comments like that, I'd do it... but they don't.. so i have to leave a review. sigh.“

“This was my first visit to Half-acre because Warrior Wrestling held a show there. I got there early and had dinner and wow. Picked up cans of Far Star, crushed some poutine, and caught some incredible wrestling. Can't wait for the next one here! Unforgettable moment watching a guy leap from a walk-in!“

“Brought my kids to a concert there and the customer service was amazing. They were very accommodating and helpful with the kids. On top of that our food was delicious. Even my pickiest eater ate their fill. We had a blast! Thank you guys so much! 🫶🏽🫶🏽“

“Lovely place… amazing history.. good beer n awesome staff n management 👍🏾“

“Service was great. Food was excellent. Unfortunately, they could not accept our gift card. The gift card is valid and has never been used. My guess is the server fat fingered it or typed it incorrectly. Either way, it made the experience a more expensive and soured an otherwise enjoyable brunch.“

“Great drinks and beer selection and fabulous food selection pizza 🍕 ribs salads and more but the best part super pet friendly 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐱“

“had a great time food good & overall a great nite“

“Visited September 2025
It was my first time visiting this part of Chicago. I walked from the city center to the brewery, it took about 50–60 minutes, but it’s also easily accessible via the Orange Line and a short walk.
I arrived early, so it was a quiet day. The place has a large open space with plenty of seating, including a few comfortable couches, and a big bar area with seats as well.
I really like breweries that offer a good variety of beers on tap, and Monochrome Brewing had an excellent selection. They also served a hard seltzer, a wide range of cocktails, and even had a guest tap.
I tried the following MR beers:

El Venado – 5.1% Mexican lager
Ochre – 5.8% Pale Ale
Oktoberfest – 5.5% Märzen
YR:1NE – a massive 15.5% stout

I don’t usually drink many Mexican lagers, but this one was really nice. Overall, every beer I tried was high quality!
One of the owners/brewers even sat down for a chat, really friendly people, and I even got a few freebies 🙌

During my visit, I learned that MR had been to Europe earlier this year for the Brewskival festival, and from what I heard, they might be coming back next year 🍻
Definitely worth the trip if you’re visiting Chicago!“

“Great vibe! Happened upon it while in Chicago - highly recommend!“

“We stopped in on a Saturday night with no reservation and were seated right away in the basement lounge (which still has the full menu). There were 3 of us and we ordered a few plates to share and they were all SO good - the pretzel is incredible and was still soft and delicious leftover the next day. We also had the italian wontons, the bulgogi tots and the empanadas. The portions were generous and we had a lot leftover. We also ordered drinks and they were really good - the servers were also friendly. I'll definitely be back to check out the patio in the summer.“

“They've got something for everybody, for every palette. Lately, my favorite brewery.“

“Let me start by saying I really love this place! For the last few months my co-worker and I have been coming here every Friday after work to relax with drinks and good food. The service is always top notch and the pizza is crazy delicious! We usually split The Butcher with an add of giardinara - totally amazing. Everything from the steak sandwich to the smash burger are delicious and don't even get me started on the fried pickles! You can't stop eating them!! I wish I had some photos to post but we always forget and just start devouring the food. Cheers to many more Fridays and thank you Crust Taproom!!“

“Great burgers, cold beer !“

“A pleasant neighborhood brewery, bar, and restaurant. We generally order burgers or fish and chips, and enjoy a local beer with our meal. We ordered soft pretzels for our ap, which came with two amazingly good dpping sauces - yum!
Great casual spot.“

“We stayed in our RV on property as part of our Harvest Host membership.

We each had a sampler where you can try up to 4 meads, which is made from honey. They have one that tastes like pino grigio (dry meade who knew), another that takes like apple pie (delicious), another like PB & J (yummy), they have spicy mead (very hot and delicious), etc. They were all delicious! Most of their meads are gluten and dairy free with the exception of the meads fermented in bourbon barrels.
I would love to come back for a paint and sip party and other special events. They had candle making tonight.
The outdoor seating in the back is a beautiful garden setting perfect for any occasion.
This is an amazing find!“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“Casa humilde was on point for food and drinks/unique beers. Shout out to Denise, who was an amazing industry professional, and the casa humilde team for ensuring that our group was well taken care of. I’m so glad to see a spot on Madison that brings a new flare to the neighborhood!“

“We tried Pho no. 1 Brewing tonight and we were really happy with it! We’ll be back again for sure! The Pho was a little sweeter than I expected, but it was my first time having it so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The beef skewers, egg rolls, and wings were amazing. All four of us left full and happy! Definitely recommend!“

“Hands down the Butter Burger was the best burger I have ever enjoyed, and I have thrown back a few burgers in my time...😎“

“Before the spot burned down, this was my favorite neighborhood spot to visit for good beer and food.The food was always amazing. They served solid bar food and had some amazing dinner options. Also the atmosphere was really cool with the paintings and the windows into the brewery. They also had a wide variety of beer that they would come out with and rotate out seasonally, so it was always worth coming back to try the new beer they released.The parking was pretty good as there was a good amount of free parking near the venue.I talked with the owners and they are planning to reopen. I can't wait for them to come back!!“

“Haymarket is a pub on W. Randolph Street that we recently stopped by while waiting for our table at Au Cheval across the street to become available. They have a good sized indoor seating area as well as a few tables near the bar. Several tellies behind the bar showing sports games. Drink list includes a good selection of handcraft beers. We enjoyed a porter and blond that both pretty good, easy to enjoy while watching a bit of baseball and basketball on the evening. Would be happy to pop back in for another round if in the area if in the area again.“

“Best. Pizza. On. Earth…period“

“Had a great night at Uncommon Ground! Our bartender was great, the beer was amazing and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend.“