I have always wanted to try this place, and I was finally in the area and able to drop in. I went…read morewith the garlic and cheese pretzel and a black tea. I would pass on the tea next time. The pretzel was good, but I think I ordered something too basic. I want to try something more over-the-top if I get to return. The service was friendly and fast. The interior looks like a rustic cafe, and I love the area it is in.

Tasty and great quality pretzels! Gnarly Knots was paaaaaacked for a Tuesday afternoon. It's a…read morepretty minimalistic rustic spot that has all the essentials. All the tables were full and customers were constantly coming and going. I can see why after checking em out. Pricing is fair. If you compare it to auntie Anne's they are cheaper with better quality ingredients being used. Service was very quick - there is a kiosk at the front counter or you're able to order with a staff member. Within 5 mins our snack was ready. My husband and I tried a salted pretzel with nacho cheese sauce and creamy mustard sauce. The pretzel itself was cooked perfectly. Texture wise it was somewhat crispy on the outside with a very fluffy center. The nacho cheese sauce was better than cheese sauces I've had before. The creamy mustard was reallll good, we ended up taking the remainder of it home so we could use it for something else.

I served in Germany and I love German food! Schnell's is as good as place I ate in Germany! The…read moremost important part of the experience they absolutely nail! The service and the beer is absolutely outstanding!

Small dark old style German restaurant with a menu sure to satisfy any craving. My Osso Buco was…read moreexcellent. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife had the veal schnitzel, I thought it was a little tough and it could have been hotter, it also came with mashed potatoes and green beans. We sat at the bar which was empty except some slobs dropping F-bombs every other word! Service was good but if that was my bar and there were ladies present I would have told them to stop, plus the two bartenders were ladies. Great beer selection and giant steins.

very friendly people very friendly atmosphere…read morenew place to be will be recommended to all

4++ this brewery is located in kind of an industrial area out in the suburbs of Chicago. I paid a…read morevisit here when I was in town for a beer festival going on in the area. Prior to my visit, I've had their beers at shares and festivals. Lots of solid beers or had. When I was in town, they had a limited release which I came for. The line system was pretty organized and they gave us ponchos for the rain which I thought was really great. After my purchase, I stuck around for a few more beers. I really like the music theme or motif they have going on here.

The food was really good, I had the bang bang shrimp and spinach dip(it reminded me of Houston's…read morerestaurant) and appetizer. Both were shareable portions, although I did not want to share my spinach dip. It was that good!! I had the bbq salmon for my main course, I really enjoyed it, it was seasoned well and had a nice bbq flavor. My favorite was the dessert! The key lime pie was amazing. My server, Bree was very nice and attentive. She suggested the key lime pie and I am so glad she did! Beautiful setting, very spacious. The drinks were AMAZING!

Had the pleasure of visiting Lucky Monk Bar & Grill in Downers Grove, their second location…read morefollowing the success of their South Barrington restaurant. Congratulations to owners Tony and Jeremy, GM Sean, Manager Rajan, Chef Maria, and the entire team for the warm hospitality and excellent dining experience. The Buffalo Wings were outstanding, the Fish & Chips were perfectly prepared, and their selection of IPAs was absolutely delicious. From one Chef/Owner to another, I wish you continued success as you grow. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and I look forward to visiting again soon. -- Chef Sunny Le P'tit European-American Gastronomy

We just had a party of 10. Everything was absolutely excellent. Service was amazing and everyone…read morewas extremely impressed. Definitely would recommend.

I have always loved this palace. The accordion music of Eddie Karosa and the fantastic cuisine and…read moreof the best in the world goulash and duck. I have been here hundreds of time and expect to be hundreds of times more.

Quick update in response to MaryBeth's review from July 17, since I was at the brewery at the time…read moreand saw the whole thing. Two young girls were repeatedly running in and out of the restrooms, slamming the doors, yelling, and disturbing other customers nearby. A staff member asked that the behavior stop. Instead of acknowledging the issue and correcting them herself, MaryBeth took exception to the correction and doubled down. I stayed long enough to see how it played out. Despite what she implies, no one was cited or charged with anything. The police responded, made it clear they were uninterested in the situation, and everyone went on with their day. People can certainly have different opinions about how the situation should have been handled, but this review does not accurately reflect what I witnessed. Most parents either wouldn't allow their children to behave that way in the first place or would simply correct them and move on. Writing a review that misrepresents what happened is another matter entirely.

A small brewery in a haunted place that is giving me a total home vibe you so know I'm all for it!…read more Right here was where it was at from the start as this was a was a kinda spontaneous adventure here and I must say I'm happy we came as they have one of the best sours I've had in their BOUJIE FRÜT as it was rich in berry taste as well as a bit tart definitely a really good beer along with the others in our flight we just enjoyed them on their very mellow patio! A good brewery will always have yummy food too and right here I must say they totally are doing that with their burgers if then we went with the bacon and guacamole burger and it was just what it should be cooker perfect and full of flavor with each bite of our burger goodness. The bartenders here were friendly and fast to serve everyone on a busy night which I can tell this place gets busy on the weekends as we were here early on a Friday and it was already getting packed. Overall this is a great local brewery with good food and beers it's the type of place I would frequent if I lived in the area!

there was a fucking hair ball in my pretzel bites. never again ! guy who took my order couldn't…read morespeak english and very dirty environment. don't go here!

I went to get a pretzel and no one was at the counter. The worker was sitting on the massage chairs…read moreinstead. When she arrived I asked if the cheesy dogs have egg in it. She said "I don't know but I don't think so." I then asked if she can find out because my daughter has an egg allergy and she said "I don't know" and just stared at me. No action or initiative on her part to find out what should be an easily answered question. This is woodfield mall near the uniqlo store.

In the world of breweries, this is as good as it gets! You want it to be casual, approachable, and…read morefriendly. CHECK! You want it to be open when you want to visit. They have a daytime area (The Steeple) and a nighttime area (The Biergarten). One is air conditioned / fully indoor while the other is more outdoor, production area vibes. CHECK! Many breweries aren't big enough to offer food. Not an issue here! They have a nice menu and I really liked the BBQ chicken flatbread (perfect size for two). They have close to two dozen beers, seltzers, etc. and out of the 10 we had, they were all pretty darn good. The maibock was our favorite! Be sure to give yourself plenty of time here, you won't want it to be a quick visit. Live music, trivia, etc. offered - check their socials for more info. Thanks to Amanda and Corey for a great reintroduction to Church Street after not visiting for a few years! We can't wait to come back and try more from your beer and food menus. P.S. Yelp found a bunch of photos from our last visit before this one...circa 2019! Holy Water isn't green anymore...

Happy New Year 2026! My first review of this year. Cheers!…read more Church Street is a spacious, but intimate feeling brewery with a relaxed vibe, tucked away in an Industrial area of Itasca. The on-site parking lot is quite small, but other business lots and street parking is available nearby, especially during events. I tried a sample of their light pilsner and purchased a 12 ounce prickly pear sour. It had a unique flavor to it and wasn't too tart or sour, as I find some to be. I would like to return and try the cranberry sour and German, dry pilsner. Perhaps after "Dry January!" (Hello Mocktails). I did not order any food but I do plan to return and would like to try some of their menu items. I enjoyed sitting at the bar with others and our server was delightful. I have also had their wheat beers which are tasty. Inside the brewery there is a cozy feel and the singing cook in the kitchen was fun to listen to, as he had a nice voice. Check out their fun fan merch for sale too. Happy "Brew Year" all!

The staff was very friendly. Made the reservation online and asked for a call back to confirm they…read moredid exactly that even though it was a day they were closed. The food was very good. Everyone in my party was happy with their food choices. Nice little hidden gem in the burbs vs going into the city.

My husband and I visited Renate's last Sunday. I had the…read moreSauerbraten with Potato Dumplings and my husband the Sampler Platter. The red cabbage was so overcooked that it partially lost its color. The dumplings were slimy and the roast hard like leather. The sauce tasted weird. None of it was German food. The food on the sampler platter was so dry and overcooked. The sauerkraut and gulasch tasted off. I didn't eat the sauerbraten in fear of getting sick. My husband couldn't eat the sampler platter, either We think they pre-cook everything and microwave to order. The food is not to the standard of German food or any food.