11 Best Craft Breweries near Waukegan

“Lovely little spot with great beer and vibes.“

“I visited Tonality Brewing today and had a fantastic conversation with Zak, the owner. Zak is not only friendly but also generous with his time and kindness towards all guests. He truly understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment. The brewery is spacious, cozy, clean, and exudes an artistic charm. The staff members are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Having Zak and his family as neighbors in the business community is a true pleasure. It's wonderful to see such dedication and warmth in a brewery. Thank you, Zak!“

“OMG...this place is a most perfect treasure. I didnt think I liked meade. I AM A CONVERT!!! Matt and crew made available games and we stayed through closing playing "pick your poison" and sharing pours of every meade on the list. You HAVE TO EXPERIENE THIS PLACE!! All meades are extraordinary but my personal favorite is that apricot turnover. Hoping he bottles that soon!! Honestly, how is it possible that he makes something this spectacular? And no headache day after!!Cant wait to go back.“

“Nice place recommend this place. Nice assortment of beers. In downtown Mundelien. Owner bartender gives nice background of the styles.“

“Tighthead has some of the best craft beer in Lake County, IL. They are a big supporter of live music, have indoor/outdoor seating & a variety of food trucks on select days. Friendly staff who make you feel right at home.“

“Beautiful experience lakeside.“

“Alex is fantastic. He's a fountain of knowledge and he's not there to upsell you on anything you dont need. He's patient and will educate you from the start to finish, it is blatantly obvious his only goal is to give you the exact means for your grow to be a success.“

“Outstanding as always! Mid-afternoon was perfect for no crowds. Best NEW FIND was the fried asparagus appetizer - nice and crisp, great spicy ranch dipping sauce. We all had burgers which were fantastic. And finally .... my cerveza beer was available - favorite craft beer of all time - and now my son's favorite as well. Highly recommend Mickey Finns!“

“Tonight I went to Lake Bluff Brewery and had an amazing experience. It has a good family, welcoming atmosphere and the bartender Ellie was amazing. She helped me find a great beer and let me try a few to make sure I liked it. Amazing customer service from Ellie and the pretzel I had was amazing as well.“

“I love coming to Broken Tee for their Wednesday trivia nights. They have a good selection of drinks and of their food I've only tried their appetizers. I like that they have many options and my favorites where the Elote Cheese Bite and the cheese curds. I've received great service everytime I go and appreciate the cleanliness of the place too. Once it gets nice out I look forward to enjoying the outdoor seating.“

“Stopped by here for a quick beer and appetizer while out on a bike ride. The outdoor patio was nice on the sunny day and our server was attentive. The beer wasn't anything special to write home about but was average for the price. There are bike racks outside which is helpful with its location not to far from the Des Plaines River trail“