14 Best Craft Breweries near Crystal Lake

“This place is one of our favorite places in the area. Everyone who works there is amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, fun, they clearly love the work they do. The beer is awesome, I have my seasonal favorites but always find something good. Love the food trucks, special events, mug club, the vibes, the customers, the family friendly environment and my dog loves it there too!“

“Fun place for an afternoon fund raiser“

“Love all their selections! Something for everyone. Great events all the time and their Oktoberfest is one of the best I have ever had! Love all the staff!“

“Great craft brewery with tasty treats! Highly recommend!“

“Truly the most gorgeous brewery in the area. Our favorite place to come in the summertime to enjoy the patio, the food trucks and the excellent beer. This place is such a gem“

“food was great and try their different beers available.“

“A place to enjoy great beers, good food and the best staff! Super dog friendly as well and live music on the weekends!“

“Awesome beer and friendly atmosphere.“

“Spirit Water is a fantastic low key place with excellent offerings. The owner is super nice and knows his products well and can help you decide on what beverages to try. It's a great place to spend a few hours. Usually has a food truck in the lot, if not you can bring food or have it delivered and eat there. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. They occasionally have live music or other special nights there. Its Family friendly in the early evening and pet friendly all the time. Give it a try ypu won't regret it.“

“Our book club had a meeting here and it was amazing! Everyone was super accommodating, the food and room were great and we had an overall great time!! We hope to be back again soon!“

“Back at Hart's Garage after a year or so, new owner Louis and buddies bringing in a much better beef patty on the Smash Burger 🍔 Louis own sauce with a really nice KICK, perfect with a beer or an Old Fashion Sour. The burger sauce reminds me a little of the Big Mac but a million times better and tastier. Those peppers in the sauce are really good and like I said - the beef is much juicer. The sauce in my opinion would also be perfect on a chicken sandwich and the chicken egg roles. I Highly recommend Pingree Grove and Hampshire to come on out followed by all the near towns and burbs, looking at you Huntley, Gilbert and Lake In The Hills etc.

New owners have some good plans in the works for NFL season, MLB play-offs and of course ladies nights and games.

In the reviews, you guys have to leave a comment/review on that Smash Burger sauce 😋

Let's go !!

Shout out to Nate our Bartender.“

“My friend and I really enjoyed the Mexican Pappardelle. We had some issues with food our last 3 times there, but Montana, our waiter, remembered us and make sure the food arrived hot. I enjoyed the Petite Syrah, which won an award at the Illinois Fair.. Service from Montana was great, too.“

“This was a wonderful treat! Excellent food-homemade soup; freshest salad I've had in a long time; and perfect for the season-that Candy Cane Cocoa was amazing! Beautiful building and so warm and inviting. And our host/waiter wasvery professional and attentive Highly recommend!“

“Mya M was my server and I must say her attention to detail, overall knowledge of the restaurant and menu, along with an inviting smile is what made my experience wonderful. From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with a jubilant smile, I was waiting for a coworker to arrive. During that time she began describing when the restaurant opened and some of the upcoming promotional dates. Nowadays, many miss the point of customer service, which is to serve the customer, however, Mya did not. The service was stupendous and very prompt. She epitomizes the overall company culture as a pleasant individual and even better team member to Twin Peaks.“