It's spectacular! Beers food service …read more Food is absolutely delicious & so much you always have at least one full meal. I love the schnitzel cordon blu - which is served with ham and Swiss. Double mashed and whatever delicious soup they serve! And did I mention beer....ummmmmmmm

We're big foodies. Shared four entrees and two appetizers. Thought it was good and definitely a…read moreplace to go to for an occasion. Lots of great dishes, a few not so great. The curry wurst was the bomb but needed more sauce. The sauce was heavenly though. The potato pancakes great and flavorful. The cabbage rolls tasty. The liver soup not my favorite only because it had a liver taste--which if you like, then you'll like it. The saurkraut and purple cabbage the best Ive ever tasted and worth getting. The spetzel so-so, not much flavor. Son liked it though. The bread dumplings ok. More like white bread. The big pork shank that is the prize-it was good but not as stellar as we thought it would be. And we did make sure to order it crispy like it said to and it wasn't. Looked like it was a little browned but even my young son said the fat isn't rendered. I think it would have been a lot better if it had been crispy like in other pictures on here. Disappointed. It's like $35. Not cheap. The beef with sauce (sauerbraten) was good, the sauce great, the beef ok. The special that was going on, the beef roulade. Nobody liked it at all. The stuff just didn't taste good together in it. Overall, it was a good experience. The waitress Rosie was amazing, most of the food was great to awesome. The ambiance was German and cozy. Our favorites: the curry wurst sauce, the saurkraut and red cabbage and the stuffed cabbage rolls.

Ike and Oak is the perfect local brewery spot!…read more Great patio in the summer, spacious interior with a nice bar. We've been several times and have come to discover that it's a solid place for a burger and beer. But the REAL star for us is the Detroit style pizza. Soft thick crust with crispy cheesy edges and awesome toppings- our fave is the vegetable pizza and this is a SHOCK because my husband is a meat and potatoes guy but this pizza is just so flavorful and good! Also a great kids menu, our boy downs the Mac n cheese (and we get a few nibbles as well- we can't help it it's delish)! Only thing to note is that the don't do reservations and it does get busy at peak meal times, especially on weekends or nice weather nights.

Met a relative here for lunch. Had the Vienna lager- excellent! Also had the Monkey nut which was…read morea peanut butter Porter also quite tasty. Served up by Kurt who actually seemed to care and talked to us a bit and did a nice job lining us up with beers and lunch . Had the Chicken & bacon jam biscuit with a side salad for an ice lunch very tasty. Enjoyed the place. I'll be back one day. Well worth your stop . Bathrooms are clean, they have parking on the east side of the building and also behind the building on the street on the west side. Do patronize, good place.

Love it when they have live music. We also enjoy the quieter times to play card games or just…read morechillax. Happy Belly is a great partnership.

Upon ordering a tasty beverage, I was denied the ability to pay with cash. That's unfortunate,…read morebecause the beer was tasty, but not being able to pay with cash is very unAmerican and I will not ever support any establishment like this. Please change your policy, as it says right on the dollar bill, "this note is legal tender for all debts, public and private!"

Service was AMAZING and my pretzel was fresh perfect and delicious…read more Got pretzel, dip and lemonade for only $10. I will be back again and enjoyed the Drive thru conversation. Yes, the pretzel is slightly thinner but we can all use a little less carbs...

My feet was sticking to the floor. Definitely needed cleaning. Service was lackluster as if it…read morewas painful for them to be there. Pretzel bites were inconsistent in size and just ok in temp and flavor. Won't be back.

Easy to find location. Great outdoor seating options. Decent not amazing beer for the most part but…read moregood. It's hard to impress me. lol I love the logo and the name. I appreciate them hosting vegan markets sometimes. That's extra awesome. The service is quick and helpful. They are good with suggestions. I like the atmosphere. It's a comfortable bar and I like the proximity to the brew house.

Have I really not already reviewed Miskatonic?!? Shame on me! Miskatonic is amazing. Their beers…read moreare seriously good, from great fresh beers like IPAs to some of the best barrel aged stouts like their Dungeon Master series. But let's talk about the vibe of the place as a whole. Have you heard of HP Lovecraft? The Old Ones? Or D&D? This place embraces that shit and so much more. If you're a nerd like me, if you like beer like me, and if you love the weird lie me, this lace is for us. Let me know if you're coming and I'll buy you a beer if I'm there too. Their beers are excellent, with lots of great options, from lighter beers to IPAs to serious aged stouts. The food has gotten very impressive in recent years, both internally and with food trucks or popups. And don't even start with me on their live music! Amazing! Every time I'm within a stones throw of here, you'll find me here having a pint. Come say hi.

I can't believe I have been missing out on this spot! I came here for bingo night and it was so…read moremuch fun! The atmosphere was really friendly. We were welcomed after we found a spot to sit with bingo cards! I like that they have nights where food trucks come and then you are also able to bring your own food. There are some small bites/snacks on the menu as well. The list of beer options are nice. I ordered the lil jug with mango and loved it! It was nice light fruit beer. There are other events that happen at this location & you can even schedule a tour of the brewery as well. I will definitely be coming back especially when it gets nicer out.

Best IPA maker in the Midwest. Love coming in to try something new but also love just drinking old…read morefavorites as well. Bartenders are great and the set up of the bar and tables is good for big groups or single patrons. Love the huge mural art next to the bar. Sets the tone for a good beer drinking experience. Love the beer here!

DOPPELBOCK 'N ROLL…read more This suburban brewery taps a solid, headbanging beer. I've always felt that a cold draft hits differently than a can or bottle. When the mood strikes me, I'll venture over to Garage Band Brewing on Des Plaines St in downtown Plainfield, next door to Station One Smokehouse (with whom they share a symbiotic relationship)​. Their brews have hard rock-inspired names, like 'Stout It Out Loud' (a play on the KISS song), 'Hop Shaped Box' (Alice in Chains), and 'Hybrid Th30ry' (a 30 IBU pale ale with a nod to Linkin Park). Last time here, I got 12oz of the 'Don't Harsh My Mellow' for $6. I dig the packaging wrap on their 16oz cans of Dizzy Up the Blonde; a Marilyn Monroe-esque lady sitting on a 55gal drum, suggestively tugging on her red high heel with one hand and holding a chalice of beer in the other. What's not to like there? They have a trio of pinball tables that get sporadically rotated out. Previously they had Foo Fighters and Star Wars, now they've got Stranger Things, JAWS, and a gorgeous Godzilla premium model​ at $1 per play. There's a digital jukebox too, if you wanna pick tunes for the venue. * TL;DR * I lack the time and expertise to brew my own beer, so I'm happy to leave it to the pros. Garage Band is a small operation with big dreams, and they already have a handful of solid brews in circulation. I check back every few months to see their new seasonal drafts, like a shandy in the summer and darker Oktoberfest-style beer in the fall. They're closed Mon-Tues. Beer and pinball are significant passions of mine, and since Garage Band has a nice selection of both, they get an easy 5*.

Fun place. Visited with friends after dinner and was truly impressed. Service is great drinks were…read moregood. Cozy and fun place to spend an evening. Can't wait to go back.

We went here after a trip over to IKEA. We sat near a window in a booth. We had a few beers which…read morewere pretty good. We also had good service. A good pit stop while shopping.

My first visit to Skeleton Key! I decided on a flight consisting of:…read moreIn the Limelight - Lime Lager Migratory - Toasted coconut golden ale Luminous Monk - Belgian blonde Ale Instamatic Focal Point - Raspberry Wheat Ale All great tastes! There was a reading nook, event space, family den, and the main bar space. They also have outdoor seating available. Highly recommend a visit to support local!