35 Best Craft Breweries near Evanston

“I attended a private event here yesterday and it was awesome. The venue was so cool, the staff was excellent, and the food and drinks were great. The event coordinators made a great choice when they picked Double Clutch. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.“

“I purchase Brava Kombucha at the Arlington Heights farmers market in the summer. It's the lowest sugar artisanal Kombucha available, and their flavors are delicious. Get there in the morning as they often sell out by the afternoon. So good for digestion.“

“Great beer. Fresh, crisp, & tasty.“

“Great food and love the booth“

“Solemn Oath is a great little brewery. Cozy and full of great types of beer. I met some lovely dogs indoor..... Yep they allow dogs inside. I had a really awesome natural aged stout the was creamy with a chocolate aftertaste. There is a pool table inside. Would definitely come back!!“

“What an absolutely gorgeous place! Great atmosphere, food and drinks were phenomenal! The pickle plate was so good, strawberries and all (just give it a chance, trust me) and you can't go wrong with cheese curds! I also had the oatmeal raisin old fashion (raisin syrup made in house) and the kraków dip sandwich. One of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've had in a long time! And, on top of that, we made it in time for crazy bingo, which was a blast! Overall I am so happy we walked into this place and will absolutely be back“

“Hop Butcher for the World kicked off my 2025 Chicago brewery exploration, and it absolutely set the bar high. Amazing spot with a cool, laid-back vibe and a killer variety of beers. Everything I tried was packed with flavor—these folks clearly know what they’re doing. The space feels modern but not overdone, and it’s the kind of place where you can hang out for a while and just enjoy what’s in your glass. If you’re into hops, this is a must-visit in Chicago.“

“My favorite brewery! Really friendly service, and delicious fresh cold brews from the refreshing Grapefruit Raddler, smooth layers, to darker, stronger and different beers for any taste.

The smattering of food is great from sharing a pizza with friends to noshing a soft pretzel on your own pizza (really though, big enough for a 4 person snack).

The outside area is bigger every year and a great place to meet people!

And Spiteful is a great neighbor. They are always supporting Bowmanville and the surrounding area.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great place to have a beer. Roomy, cool vibe, and the staff is great. Bonus: the beer is really good, and there's usually something special on tap.

There's are N/A options as well as ciders and some kid-friendly drinks (pop), and there are generally some kids around, so it's also a nice place for newer parents.

You can bring food or order delivery, so you've got tons of options.“

“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.“

“Great cider family and pet friendly“

“Nice atmosphere for friends and fellowship“

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

“A delightful space with many beers“

“Yummy beer, welcoming atmosphere!“

“Great beer. Great staff. Great live music.“

“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!!!“

“Love coming here in the mornings! My favorite coffee shop within 10 minutes of me. I normally get a cappuccino or a matcha/matcha lemonade. I love that I can bring my dog in to hang out with me too. It’s a good sized space, and they have a lot of events in the evenings as well.“

“Nice space. Good beer. I had a pint of Twice Lucky. Excellent, live jazz from Chris Greene and Damian Espinosa on Sunday afternoon.“

“We love this place--it's a fantastic place to take friends/family over the summer months because they have 1) the best patio, 2) the friendliest staff, and 3) great food and beer. The inside is also really cozy, so it's kind of perfect for staying warm during the winter, when the sun sets at 4pm and temperatures dip below freezing.“

“I live in Mt. Prospect and would definitely make the drive to return here. Service was quick + friendly. It was fun to try the different brews. I'm usually a stout lover but was enjoying the sours a bunch. Food was tasty. I enjoyed the chill atmosphere. And everything was reasonably priced.“

“When you're about to turn into N capitol st, make sure you make a wide enough turn from the left lane! Park on the street then go check in, backing up is tight, you have a U turn room at dead-end,
Nice ppl and quick unloading,“

“Amazing food and drinks. We watched the Cubs game!“

“Great drinks and even better atmosphere.“

“Came here today (party of 6, with three small kids) and everything was wonderful. Very helpful staff, lovely restaurant, and delicious food. We were hoping to sit outside but the indoor ambience was lovely. All of our food was amazing and came out quickly. We had a hard time deciding on how to order food for two toddlers and the waitress stepped right in with suggestions and portion sizes. It really took the leg work out of ordering food and hoping it wouldn’t be too much/too little. This is such a welcome addition to the downtown Skokie area as there aren’t many decent brunch/lunch options so we will definitely be back and we hope Don Julio’s becomes a mainstay here!“

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

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

“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 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!“

“Best. Pizza. On. Earth…period“

“As musicians playing at Uncommon Ground for the first time, we couldn’t have had a better experience: really friendly and accommodating staff and sound man, a great, cozy music room packed with listeners who bought tickets (we were the opening act, but there were more people than those who came for the headliner). You can dine in the music room (I think), as people were seated at tables. The restaurant section looks cozy and inviting. The food was totally ok, but not amazing and it’s overpriced (a burger or bean burger for around $15 with no sides). Their flagship IPA beer was great. The bartender friendly. We had a great time there.“