Good and lots variety of brews, nice outdoor seating with good view of town, friendly staff!

Beautiful day for outdoor seating and enjoying a drink or two. Purchased inside bar and bartender was very helpful and provided sample of tapped brew prior to deciding. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - A cider and a pleasant summer time day. - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

Why don't they list their prices? Your receipt is not even itemized. They don't give or offer a copy of the receipt. I asked a staff member if the beers all had the same price and she said it is 'based on their cost', but did not offer the price each on the 2 beers I ordered. $18 for 2 beers. Most tap rooms list the price on the menu board. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - Beer flight, not sure how much it was $$ - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

Located in downtown East Dundee,this Independent Craft Brewery serves great beers! Nice variety of Lagers,IPAs,Stouts,Sours and Ales. I started with their light lager - Bike Path which as described was very light.only 3.7 ABV. My favorite beer was Monkey Wrench..a smooth Vanilla Porter 6 ABV. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating ..no food options that I could see. Can't wait to go back and try a few more of their delicious beers on tap. read more

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Not ready to finish my day but ready to sit down with a beer and crank out a few Yelp reviews, I stopped at Black & Gray at 4pm and stuck around for a few hours. The beers were cold, the seating was comfortable and the wifi worked well. Two of their Bike Path Light were crisp, delicious and enjoyable. [Review 20630 overall - 177 in Illinois - 1611 of 2023.] read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Black and Gray Brewery! I have been a few times and always have had a phenomenal experience between the amazing brews, kindest staff, and immaculate vibes. A few weekends ago, we hosted my brother's 30th birthday at Black and Gray and it was absolutely perfect. As always, the staff went above and beyond to make the experience amazing for the entire party and the drinks were superb too. If you are thinking of visiting Black and Gray, do it. You will not be disappointed but rather will find your new favorite spot for some great beers. Thank you Black and Gray for always being the best of the best! Cannot wait to come back soon. read more

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Great staff, atmosphere and beer. Everyone is treated well and staff is very knowledgeable.

Great beer selection, extremely knowledgeable and friendly service. Lots of beer selections made on premises. Proudly owned by a firefighter family. A must stop if your into beer and fun times. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - The selection of libations...... - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

Black And Gray is a brewery in East Dundee. It has a pretty good selection after being open a few years and building it. While it may be on the expensive side, it's high quality. Fewer batches are made. They put more care into these. Came recently for a night cap. It was fairly busy but not that much so we could get seats at the bar and try a few. The one I liked the most was Gentleman Joe. It's about $8 a pint for most beers. That's quite a lot. Anyway, this was a good beer. It's an American IPA. This is a pretty strong one too. It doesn't have much food. They only have those bags of Boardwalk Pretzels. It's $6 a bag. The beer is already expensive, so forget about also shelling out for pretzels. Find this in the space that's next to D.C. Cobb's. It's nice to hit one then the other. That's hardly affordable though. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - Gentleman Joe And Boardwalk Pretzels - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

Friendly staff, great patio, & cheaper beers for a brewery. This has become my husband and my go to spot for the summer. Can't wait to sit on the patio all summer. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

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Such a large space! It was pretty empty on a Saturday afternoon. We tried a sour and one of their ipas. The sour was delicious! They have 25+ choices on their menu so something to please anyone. Even some super light low alcohol content options. No food, beer only. Super clean and friendly staff. read more

Excellent service!!!! In this day and age, good service can really tip the scales in favor if a business, even if there are other deficits. Black and Gray is blessed with a wonderful staff. We were there for a private party, which I believe they do a lot of, so we had the place to ourselves most of the night. The bar is cool and they offer the option to bring in food which is nice. I had a hard time finding a beer I loved, I tried many, but never settled on something I wanted twice. Regardless, the rotate their taps frequently enough that I will check them out again to try and find the right beer for my palate because the owners and bartenders are so great. Check them out! read more

One of my favorite breweries. They always have a large selection of beers in tap. The expanded taproom is very comfortable with pinball and dart games. The owners and beertenders are the best! read more

Glad this brewery chose East Dundee. The good: Many yummy beers to choose from! The not so good: inside is not a cozy atmosphere. It's all just black and gray. The bad: smoking allowed on the patio means I'm not sitting outside either. read more

Always a great experience at Black & Gray. Last night I had the Octoberfest for the first time. Very good. I have tried a few more their brews; I'm partial to the B-Shift Blonde. Really nice atmosphere here. You can bring in food or get something delivered but the brewery makes no food. read more

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This is one of the many breweries along the Fox River Trail. It's probably the closest to the actual trail of all the others! I've been riding up there since they opened. The taproom was on the smallish side originally but they recently expanded and more than doubled their space. I tend to sit outside on their patio which has a lot of seating with most tables having umbrellas. I like to "people watch" as there always seems to be something going on in the plaza where the brewery is located. They have a wide selection of beer styles available and with the recent taproom expansion, more handles to pour from meaning more drafts to try. read more

I was part of a group that held a fundraiser here and I don't have the words to describe how special this place is, so I won't try. The beer is fantastic, they have such a great variety of styles so everyone in your group will be able to find something they like. From sours to stouts and lagers to IPAs, I tried them all and they were all delicious. The staff went above and beyond and every turn. I know it's not easy to work with large groups and the team here far exceeded my expectations. Overall, if you are in the area and would like a beer, there is simply not a better place. Do yourself a favor and visit this place!!! read more

My wife and I went to Black and Gray Brewery for some drinks and wow the experience we received. Great Staff members at the bar, their beers are awesome. I have some many favorites, too many to list. They do have a wide selection of beers from Stouts to IPAs to Lagers. If your not a beer drinker, its ok; They also have Cider in cans. Highly Recommend this family owned brewery, you will not be disappointed. Cheers! read more

Beer was good, music is good. If the bartenders could get off their cell phones and wait on people that would even be better. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - a bar with two beers - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

Great place to bang back a few brews with your buddies. The atmosphere is what you'd expected out of brewery and the decor really lives up to it's name. read more

Great beer even better staff! You can tell the head brewer takes pride in his beer and delivers a clean product. I was able to sample all of the beers on tap at the time and both represented their style spot on. Everyone that works there is awesome. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - 4 pack and merch! - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

Delicious brews. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Outdoor patio. Seriously, what more could you ask for from a brewery? Try the Working Class Hero, B-Shift Blonde, and Black on Black. read more

Black and Gray Brewing - B Shift and Black on Black - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

I've visited Black and Grey twice. The first time was a few days after they opened, and I tried four of their beers. I wish I had kept track of which ones I had, but they were all good. The place wasn't too busy, but I'm reasonably sure that it was a Thursday at around 4. The second time was the day before St Patrick's Day, and the place was packed. I tried 3 more beers this day. Working Class Hero (IPA) = great. NINA (Stout)=fantastic. The Aunty Red was really the only brew I have had from Black and Grey that I wasn't particularly high on. Which was odd because Red Ales are generally my favorite style, but maybe I was being picky because Reds are my favorite. They have my business. I like the beer and I like the spot. Not only would I gladly recommend it, but I have already brought friends along. I'm looking forward to seeing what it is like in the summer. read more

Good music and fun games! Our group of four was here for opening day, and we really enjoyed our time together. They have a wonderful assortment of games for the patrons to play, and Duke's BBQ was catering a tasty menu on-site. We tried a couple of beer flights which were good, but I hope they eventually have a little more variety. I always love when a brewery offers a fruit beer or a cider! The bathrooms were very clean and there was plenty of parking nearby. The staff seemed really great and we hope they continue to grow and be successful! read more

Black and Gray Brewing - Good turnout on opening day! - Breweries Near Me - East Dundee, Illinois

A cool and exciting brewery in a neat area of the two dundee. This place was enjoyable and the mid day afternoon appearance had no customers and hopefully they are not thus dead on weekends. The place is small has big brewery machines and looks as much like a brewery one would expect in this day of age read more

I'm so mad we moved out of West Dundee before this place opened! We were back in town recently and we were very happy with how the downtown area has changed. We sat up at the bar and service was outstanding, even on a busy weekend night. We were able to try samples of whatever we wanted and we started with a flight. The beer here is very well-rounded and there are options for everyone. The location is perfect for date night as there are many restaurants nearby all within walking distance. They have an outdoor area for when the weather is nice. We will be back whenever we are in town! read more

My husband and I used to live in Denver and went to a zillion breweries there. We moved back to Illinois and have gone to a slew of breweries. This brewery is by far my favorite and the absolute best! We had their Kölsch andNew England IPA and a Dunkel. All were top notch!! I'd highly recommend this brewery and we will be back for sure for more beer. read more

Walked into Black and Gray for the first time last night and let me say it will now be one of my "go-to" spots! As soon as our group walked into the door, Ben, the beer tender introduced himself and gave us some knowledge on the place. He offered to give us samples of whatever we wanted to try before ordering! I ordered the "Scarlet" and it was fantastic! Other drinks that our group tried that were equally fantastic: Minuteman, Mosaic, & Original Sin Pear Cider. There is no food menu, but Ben offered us some "snacks" which was a Chex-like mix that was very yummy! While enjoying the snacks and drinks, Paige (also a beertender) checked up on our group and was so sweet! Black and Gray has a ton of board games to choose from use while you're drinking! They have "Buy Your Buddy A Beer" for $5 you can buy a beer for anyone who's not in the taproom and they will write their name on the board! Overall, this place was amazing from the atmosphere, great staff, and awesome beer! Go check it out and support local businesses! read more

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. We have been coming since they opened. They have expanded and the place is tastefully decorated. The staff is AWESOME! Theresa, the owner, is fantastic and always takes care of her customers. The beers...now the Beers are delicious. They have great Lagers, IPA's Sours, Seltzers, Stouts and guest taps. Black & Grey is situated in downtown East Dundee with lots to see and do near and far. read more

What a great find! We happened upon this brewery and lucked upon a cool town, with an awesome bike trail, and a great brewery! We are not IPA drinkers, but loved every thing else we tried. Unlike most breweries, the brown was good and tasty. We liked the malty finish on the farmhand. And they know how to brew a good Oktoberfest. Best yet, we met Teresa, one of the owners, and she was super friendly--even to our dogs. We will be back. Welcoming, clean, fun place serving up a great selection. :) read more

My husband and I found this great microbrewery on a bike ride along the Fox River. We are always looking for new place to try craft beers. We love the place. We've never sat inside, always on the patio which is relaxing. We never bike anymore without stopping in and having a couple of beers. All the brews we've tasted are amazing. Theresa is a sweetheart, very friendly and helpful. We love this place. read more

Good beer and friendly staff. They have a great selection of board games and a couple of 's to cheer your favorite team. The one thing we didn't like was the super bright lights coming from the brew room. I know showing off the amazing equipment is cool, but it changes the mood. Felt like there was a spotlight on us the whole night. Fix that problem and it's 5 stars for me. read more

This place is amazing! Wonderful atmosphere, super friendly staff, and great overall vibe. The beer list has so many options, and each beer we tried here was better than the last. The patio is really nice, and the inside is clean and classy. read more

I've been waiting patiently since the sign first appeared on the new development in downtown East Dundee. Fortunately, it's worth the wait. This is a brew pub - not a restaurant/brewery like Emmet's, but a place that will live and die because of the quality of their beer. If their grand opening is any indication, their future looks bright. They currently have 6 beers on draft, 2 IPA's, a creme ale, saison, lager and blonde. We sampled the IPA's, creme ale and saison. Our favorite was the New England IPA (Minuteman), but all of the beers showed a level of competence that makes it likely I'll return. Not my favorite brewery in the Fox Valley (Penrose is still my gold medal winner) - but at lot closer and a few steps from the river path. I have a feeling they might know me by name before long. read more

Came across this brewery when Our first plans didn't work out this Mother's Day, very nice brewery, clean, outside seating, and lots of beer choices. No food served but we were told it's no problem ordering from surrounding restaurants, we met the owner Teresa, and she went above and beyond to make sure our visit was one to be remembered. We will definitely take the ride from Chicago to east Dundee to come back and visit! read more

Love this place! Great atmosphere. Staff is very friendly. Theresa is wonderful! Beer and ciders are very good. I highly recommend that you check them out if you are in the area. This is one of our regular places to go and relax on the patio with a cold drink in our hand. read more

Awesome local brewery with great beers. Nice atmosphere and a friendly hostess!

We went on opening day and were really impressed at how good all of the beers were for just opening! The New England IPA was definitely my favorite. The ambiance was really cool and contemporary and I really enjoyed the music that they were playing. So happy this brewery is so close in town and that it's right next to the bike trail, we have already been here 3 times and will be back many, many more times!!! Keep the beer flowing, B&G!! read more

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Stopped in today for just a quick beer...I thought the place looked great inside I liked the decor and open ceilings. Beer was ok looking forward to seeing what else they come out with I know they haven't been open very long I think they have lots of potential. Nice area out in front for seating in the summer. read more

Great local brewery that always has staple beers and ones they are cooking up! Atmosphere can be loud when crowded, acoustics are bad but other than that, great hangout! read more