Oh my god. It's always a pleasure eating at eris- lovely staff, great vibes, and that blueberry…read morecider with mosaic hops is LET ME TELL YOU. I got the vegan handheld sausage, and I am having a full on "Harry met Sally" moment with my leftovers right now. That was so good my hands are tingling. I immediately want three more, and I am not generally a very hungry person. Also what are those potato chips? Those are the best potato chips I've ever had. 10/10, will devour again.

When visiting Eris, it's important to manage your expectations, as it wasn't what I expected. This…read moreisn't a bad thing--it's just a statement of fact. I thought it would be more like a brewery where one could spend some time hanging out and unwinding, a "third-place" kind of spot. When I showed up, I found that while there was a patio, it was the kind where you had to be seated by a host. Thus, unless you are at the bar, spontaneous conversations with strangers are less likely. With that said, Eris is a large brewpub with a full bar, including liquor and cocktails, as well as a robust food menu. Wanting only to try some ciders, I took a seat at the bar. I had the opportunity to try a 5-ounce pour each of the E-Phoria and the Van Van Mojo. Both were tasty. The E-Phoria was on the sweeter side, while the Van Van Mojo was less sweet (though not entirely dry) and unique with the addition of blueberries. Neither was mind-blowing, but both were enjoyable in their own right. The bar service was A-OK, especially considering it was a very quiet night. It was friendly and somewhat attentive. I appreciate that there are some closing-related duties that have to be done, and watching the two patrons at the bar like a hawk might make them nervous. Final Verdict: I think the trick with Eris is not to treat it as a "let me get a beverage and hang out" place, but rather a place for a sit-down meal and drinks. With that, I am hoping to return at some point with an empty stomach. However, to be 100% fair, I am not itching to break down the door and come back.

I hate to be that guy... kicking a restaurant while they're already down. But... there's a an…read moreobvious reason why they are closing. We are from out of town and just stopped in for a half hour after hiking at the dunes. The service was dismal. No energy, no suggestions or recommendations no care. The drinks were very confusing, the menu was very poorly laid out and I couldn't understand what anything meant. A Tsunami or Hurricane as the names of hard ciders, Very confusing. The waitress didn't explain anything or share or try to help. The food. The worst I've seen, I wish I took a picture to share. We got the chicken tenders just to hold us over for dinner. The smallest chicken tenders I've ever seen. It looked like something bought from Great Value Brand at Walmart. Obviously Frozen and not fresh. They are closing next week... hopefully their next venture is better!

I absolutely love this place and am so sad we live so far away! Our waitress, Joanne, was awesome…read moreand had great recommendations. This is a woman owned business and is dog friendly as well - both are wins in my book. I would love to come back in the summer for one of their slushies. I got a wine flight and everything was fantastic. They also have great ciders! The food was pretty good, we shared the buffalo cauliflower and the Tso good tendies (way spicier than we thought).

Nice little space. Friendly service. Fun atmosphere. Free street parking. I went here for a…read moreparty and only drank beer and tequila shots, but everyone seemed to be enjoying the ciders. They have a good selection of beer, cocktails, ciders, shots, and N.A. beverages, so there's something for everyone and a cute little doggy to pet too. Would return, would recommend.

I always enjoy cider. It was the first time my wife and I have been to this location. I've had…read moreRight Bee cider before and local food truck festivals. It's not a huge place. The bartender was friendly. I had the semi-dry cider. It was decent. We didn't stay long; we had 1 and left. Luckily, we found close parking.

Mike is awesome. Very cool place. Will be buying my kegs as long as I'm in st Charles. Thanks!read more

My husband and I love this brew shop! I was able to get him all of the equipment he needed to brew…read morehis first batch as a lovely Christmas present. The guys who own the place/work here are so friendly and knowledgeable. They give you any and all of the advice that you could ever need regarding brewing beer, cider or meade! I'm so glad they now make cider, as I loved trying a flight of all three flavors. My husband was impressed by their variety of craft beers, especially ones that aren't super common. It is a fun place to hang out and relax and talk to new people. They offer bar snacks and small cheese flights, plus beer to go. They also offer beer classes, which I hope they advertise more to the public. This is such a great spot to be able to host events and teach people all sorts of new brewing information or whatever else. We can't wait to come back. We couldn't have done our first batch of home brewing without this place!

Third time at cobblestone and this time was for Valentine's Day. We wanted someplace cozy and cute…read moreand Cobblestone set the bar high with a candlelit dinner. They had a terrific Valentine's Day dinner $95 for two people which included a small amuse-bouche each, an appetizer to share, individual entrees, and a dessert to share. We loved the crispy broccolini and were fighting over it. The entrees were huge portions and packed with flavor. I consider myself a scallop connoisseur and in all the restaurants we've ever been in, these scallops were cooked beautifully. They had a perfect sear to them on the outside but cooked perfectly on the inside as well, 10/10 no notes this is the scallop I will compare all future scallops to. And the duck confit, oh my...we also fought over this dish which paired incredibly well with beans to our surprise. Chocolate cake had a beautiful strawberry sauce on the bottom. Everything was incredible including the service. Cobblestone remains our favorite in the area and is loved by all the locals. Thank you for a perfect Valentine's Day dinner.

Went here for NYE. I was really disappointed by the food. It has good reviews and a friend had been…read moreand liked it. I got the pre fixe menu. The pickled deviled eggs were tasty. It was not an "Amuse bouche" which is a single bite item, it was much more but I'm not complaining about that! The appetizer was grilled octopus over sweet potato mash. I learned that day that sweet and grilled octopus is not a good mix. It was nearly gross. I picked the octopus up and tried to brush off as much of the sweet potatoes and possible. The octopus tasted good but was over cooked. My main was the branzino. It was charred to a crisp and full of bones. It did not taste good and was extremely difficult to eat. I did not taste the German chocolate cake for dessert but was told it was dry and people barely touched it. My husband and others are our table got short rib goulash, which was served like a steak with gravy. It wasn't tender like short rib should be. He said the flavor was good at least. Someone got the fish and chips and said it was flavorless. Someone else got the burger and said it was also charred and over cooked. Over all, pretty disappointed. Cute place with decent service. Hopefully this was just an off night.

Did this place change owners? It's been a minute since I was here, but it's pretty lame now, no…read moremore bar in back. Why make this place worse?

Chase. Amazing. Chase helped us with everything. Love that we can have some drinks and shop!read more

Amanda is the very best bartender and amazing person! I come here pretty frequently on Sunday and…read moreusually get a mead flight. I have tried all the Elliots, I love the session meads, the ciders and great. We also came here for a paint and sip event which was super fun! We also came on New Year's Eve for a really fun mead and cheese tasting. Such a fun little place!

Haley was an amazing bartender she was very attentive and kind. She made the experience so much…read morebetter. All the drinks were great as well. I bought a couple bottles but if I could I would've bought all the meads.

The wine selection was great. I really liked the rustic feel of location. The attendant was also…read morevery informative and helped us make a great selection. Highly recommend as a date spot! There are donuts on site, and orchard to pick apples, and a small store with a variety of unique apple types to choose from!

This place was so much fun! We stopped in after inhaling a few delicious apple cider donuts &…read morefresh cider next door @ Brightonwoods Orchard (highly recommend). There are a couple of tasting rooms once you walk in - The staff at our tasting were so animated and made our experience very enjoyable. You are given a double-sided sheet with all of their options and are able to choose 5 to taste for free (tip once finished for the excellent service!)....all descriptions are listed next to either each cider, wine or spirit. I will say, it was very difficult to choose, but I found that I enjoyed their semi sweet ciders the most and bought a couple of 4 packs to take home (even though it's very easy to get carried away since everything we tasted was delicious)

Great ambiance, large beer selection and awesome flat breads. The charcuterie board was lass than…read moreimpressive for the price.

Our group stopped by Geneva Tap House around 6:30pm on Saturday, July 5th for a quick drink before…read moredinner. It's a fun, casual spot with a spacious layout--there's seating on the main level, upstairs, and outside as well. The self-serve, pour-your-own system is a great feature. After a quick check-in with the cashier, you're free to sample and pour what you like. The taps offer a wide variety of options, including beer and wine, which was a pleasant surprise! There was live music playing during our visit, adding a really nice touch to the laid-back atmosphere. They also offer snacks for purchase (paid at the cashier). One suggestion: it would be nice to see more non-alcoholic options besides just soda--maybe a craft NA beer or mocktail for those not drinking (like myself). Overall, it was a quick but enjoyable stop. We'd return again. I also noticed they offer bingo some nights- that's always fun.

Cute winery with other drink options. Kind and attentive staff with a pleasant atmosphere.read more

Sweet wines in a great bar downtown Chesterton. The margaritas were very strong and the wine…read moreflights have good variety. The atmosphere is great, light and open with the staff was super nice and helpful in what to order. It's a great place to hang out for an hour or two with friends or family.