If you ever wanted to combine good beer, good food, and the feeling that you accidentally wandered into your friend's living room, Broken Tee Brewing is the place. The beer is consistently solid, the food is better than you'd expect from a brewery, and the atmosphere makes it dangerously easy to say, "Just one more," three or four times. My only complaint? I keep hoping they'll make a West Coast IPA a permanent tap instead of making me wait for one to show up. Consider this my completely unbiased campaign to make that happen. Until then, I'll just have to suffer through drinking all the other great beers they make. Highly recommend. read more

We were staying nearby for a long weekend getaway in Chicago. After a long travel day, we were seeking some nourishment, so we hit up Broken Tee. There was street parking available out front for us, but I could imagine parking would be tougher during the warmer months! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot was fairly simple inside, with a variety of tables, exposed brewing machinery, and loosely golf-themed decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was friendly and efficient, even though the space was pretty busy with a trivia night happening. We ordered two beers: their Schwarz beer and a Hazy IPA! Both tasted great. We also ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and the Cheesesteak, which both came with a lovely serving of fries. The sandwiches were very tasty and the accompanying sipping sauces (Hot Honey and Chipotle Aioli) were awesome! Overall, a wonderful, no-frills spot for a bite and a sip! Nothing to blow your socks off, but also not much to critique! We would definitely return! read more

Broken Tee Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

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Nice spot with food and more than beer! Flights available. Service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sit in the back with the comfy leather chairs for extra ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's so cozy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cute brewery in Highwood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's lots of indoor seating across two rooms and a public park across the street where the kids can play![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5 stars for the bartender and the on-tap hard seltzers that come in many flavors. I had blood orange and lemon lime and would get them again, especially in the summer. Unfortunately, I didn't like the beers I tried as they have higher IBUs than I typically like. The shwartzbier was the best and I opted for hard seltzers instead. I would definitely come back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This brewery is located in downtown Highwood. It is golf themed, but they could have played up the golf theme a bit more[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in you pass the fermenter and tanks and it looks a bit messy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are two rooms, bar seating and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We placed our order at the bar and with only one server on a busy Sunday afternoon, it took awhile to order. My husband tried the Shanktastic-Sour, it was very sour. I had the Swing Hard Seltzer - Arnold Palmer. They both were good ,but served in plastic cups. They do offer food and we tried Trio - Pretzel Bites, Elote Bites, and Fried Cheese Curds. The Elote Bites were overly fried and too crispy and dry . We also tried the mushroom potstickers with a chili sauce which were surprisingly good. Overall it was ok, but nothing stood out. read more

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The beer is very solid and the food menu has a ton of creativity. The staff is also very friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

Once again, if Yelp offered half stars, I would probably give this place two and a half stars. My wife and I sat at the bar and ordered a flight of three IPAs (my preferred style) and one sour (my wife's preference). The three IPAs ranged in taste from not-so-good to good. None of three were great, nor were they terrible. My wife wasn't too impressed with her sour, however. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The reason for the less than five star review is (and I'm surprised nobody has really mentioned this in other reviews) that the place just doesn't seem particularly clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]At the bar, our elbows stuck to it and there was a fly that was flying around the bar the whole time we were there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The exposed beer-making area is unsightly and happens to be a right turn of your head as you walk through the entrance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My wife commented about some nastiness in the women's bathroom that wasn't extreme, just could've used some extra attention.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So, while I wouldn't mind going back to explore other IPAs in the future, the thought of unsightliness and stickiness, etc. will probably not let that happen. read more

Outstanding beer. Stopped in for a quick try and wow, delicious. Had one IPA called Hop Swing and check, and one cold IPA (Cold Swing). Great IPA's both, more hazy style (which is our personal favorite). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location, light, bright and easy family ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very personable and friendly barkeep, great service. Will be back to sample their bites, just wish we lived closer. Great local brewery! read more

Golf themed brewery. It's a pretty unique concept, except in Highwood. Broken Tee of course has a golf theme going on, so if you like playing or watching, this may be a good place to come. Has a pretty good selection of beers on tap even though there's not a lot. There's also appetizers and other snacks. For a small brewery it has a good selection on tap to choose from. It's not like there's lots of room for a bunch, so they make up for it. There's still a pretty good variety. It's about $7 a pint, so not bad for a craft brewery. We liked the One Hop N Cit, which is a single hop IPA. Also there's food. It's about $7 for the Hummus With Pita Chips, which is simple yet good to munch on. Has other meaty items such as poutine and stuff from the fryer. They can take awhile getting stuff because it's a small place and there's not as much room. Has to be one of the better breweries around here. It's a small one but the beers are good quality and so is the food at pretty good prices. There's a few golf arcades so you can play inside whenever. read more

Broken Tee Brewery - One Hop N Cit And Hummus - Breweries Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

We found Broken Tee by chance and it's quickly become our go-to when we're in the area (and sometimes when we're not). We golf and love craft beer, so we were sold on the concept. The service is fantastic! The owner Paul is as nice as they come, he stopped to chat golf recs during a busy dinner rush. The food - I can't say enough! Everything we've had has been amazing, and we've tried quite a bit of the menu - buffalo wings, Philly cheesesteak, and Highwood hot chicken sandwich fall into our tops! Our favorite day just might be Sunday for their Sunday spins - bring a vinyl for them to play and get $ off your beers. If you haven't been-- GO! read more

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Good food, great beer, and super friendly service! Stayed for trivia night and had a great experience. Bartender (and server) was very personable. As someone that came here for the first time felt very welcome. read more

We wanted to taste the local craft beer at the Broken Tee. I brought an old man to try out some beer. We tried the One Hop N Cit, which is a single hop IPA and it was good. This was our first visit to this brewery. Wanted to have a quick bite with the beer we had ordered. But the owner (Paul) was not interested and avoiding our table. Not sure what was on his mind.... read more

This is a great brewery and the food is outstanding also. Second time here and the $14 burger, fries and choice of beer is delicious on a Tuesday night special. They must fry their fries in something special - taste delicious and so crispy. Most of all the bartenders are always super kind and they really make you feel welcome. I was very impressed tonight as they provided a baby bottle to another customer - now that's service! This place is really a gem and if you haven't tried it yet you should! read more

Broken Tee Brewery - Really delicious burgers and fries! - Breweries Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

LOVE Broken Tee!! Lovely rotating beers and wonderful food! Most breweries have the stereotypical bar food, but Broken Tee has incredible food specials that also rotate. We were lucky enough to come in when Paul (the friendliest owner) was running a Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich that had house made dill ranch. Our usual go to is a Philly Cheesesteak on hoagie bread with an Italian Pilsner to pair with. We usually come in for Trivia night on Wednesdays, but they definitely have other weekly events, as well. The space is small and cozy, but it's family friendly and feels like a community watering hole. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic little place just across the tracks in Highwood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner Paul is a really nice guy. Bonus points: they have a mix of excellent brews and not just IPAs, including a schwarzbier, a sour, a wheat beer, as well as pale ale. read more

Great selection of beer styles and [[HIGHLIGHT]]great atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Owner very friendly and staff is on top of their game.

Truly amazing local brewery and eatery! Staff is super friendly and attentive. It's a brewery, and their craft beers are all amazing. I had three different beer types (IPA, Belgian enkel, schwarzbier) and they all made me want to come back. The big surprise: the food was amazing at this brewery! The mushroom potstickers were the award winners, and the trio of pretzel bites, elote bites, and cheese curds kept everyone happy. I highly recommend this local establishment!! read more

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Friendly service and brew and food menu the keeps things interesting. Outdoor seating makes summer gathering fun

Great beer, service and food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere and terrific staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The smash burger was excellent and the wings outstanding! read more

They just opened so it seems like a limited beer menu with only 5 choices and some seltzers available but I'm sure they will add more with time. The quality is good. The employees are casual and friendly. They don't offer flights but again that might happen in the future. The location in downtown Highwood is great and they are right across from the train station. I love the simple industrial look but with funky pops of color design. I love the wood rough edge counter seating and they also have outdoor seating. I also love the open design where you can see the beer tanks. At first you don't know there is a whole back room to sit but it's a big place once informed. All in all great location, nice atmosphere, great seating options and quality beer. I love the fruited wit beer and the IPA's seemed the way I like them not too bitter. Will be back and hope to see some more beer choices in the future. Glad this place opened! :) read more

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Love the atmosphere! Very cool interior and great outdoor area. The small plates were yummy! The felafel were so crispy yet moist! Wonderful Cheese steak sandwich amazing fries. Great service! Loved it! read more

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Finally had a chance to stop in at Broken Tee for a very quick visit before dinner down the street. Vibrant and busy at 5:30 on a cold Saturday, with families (a good good menu for kids) and couples. Small but good beer menu, and the One Hop Stop IPA I had was delicious. Fresh, not too juicy, and perfect bitterness. We didn't eat, but the small food menu looked good for enjoying a few beers. Owner and staff behind the bar were terrific. Nice environment inside, too. Spacious and clean and light. We'll be back. read more

Broken Tee Brewery - One Hop Stop IPA at the bar. - Breweries Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

They serve food now!!!! And it's amazing. Lots of fun appetizers elote balls, cream cheese and hot honey, the steak sandwich is great and the burger on the pretzel bun's amazing too. If you liked it before with all the good beers you're going to go bonkers now that they have great food. Their steak sandwich crushes Michaels!! Service is always top notch and the place is nice, clean and you can rent out a side for parties. Broken tee is a new highwood staple! read more

My husband and I love this brewery! An amazing local spot with an excellent beer selection. And Paul, the owner, is absolutely incredible!! A place that feels like home the instant you walk in. We always look forward to coming here and highly recommend to anyone in the area or visiting! read more

Always such a cozy inviting vibe here. Started coming a month after opening and it quickly became a regular stop, Paul and everyone behind the bar have always been great and have become friends of ours now! Beer is good, food is good, location is great right in the middle of Highwood. We always recommend this place. read more

We have been to The Broken Tee 4 or 5 times now. The beer is spot on, Paul, the owner really knows what he's doing. The food is great as well. He has a good combination of snacks/appetizers, and sandwiches. We'll be back again soon!! read more

Small but hits above its weight. Solid character couple with good service. Have the Eagle Bites (Fried Elote Cheese Bites) for sure. Beers are way above average. Themed from head to tee. Will be back for sure. read more

A Excellence Brewery in the heart of downtown Highway this place had some of the best beer possible and I have seen from a brewery for a long time the place is small and is the perfect alternative to the Highwood uppity and dive bars they also have a very good extended menu in this place in addition there are many games to play and they even have some old school arcades. This is overall an excellent business read more

To no surprise it's a 5 star brewery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Owner is extremely kind and was seen running around making sure the inside and outside area were clean and presentable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I defiantly recommend if you're looking for a chill night with a few beers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus for allowing dogs at the outside area![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also family friend with small changing tables in the bathrooms![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We live in the city but were in the neighborhood and stopped by. Absolutely loved this place. Atmosphere is great and the free Pacman game is awesome. Only piece of advice: have some caffeine free beverage options for kids. read more

We enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch and homemade craft beers at Broken Tee last Sunday. Owner Paul is the nicest guy and an excellent host, as we sampled all of the different beers and dined on tasty cheeseburgers and fries. It's easy to see why this place has been a success and why I keep coming back for the consistently positive experience of service, food and drink. Thank you Paul, Greg and team for being such outstanding hosts to me and my son Ryan. read more

Broken Tee Brewery - Beautiful sampler of fine beers - Breweries Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

Great beer. Great vibe. Wonderful owner. Cannot say enough about the quality and experience!

Great location and fun, casual brewery. They now offer more options and limited food as they are in a soft opening right now. Flights arrived and are a great way to taste what is on tap. One Hop Stop and hazy IPA are my favorites. Pils is also a great option. read more

Great location and great beer. Highly recommend this place. Owner and brew master are great!

Great local brewery. Variety of beers is great. The IPAs are phenomenal. The rotating tap offerings keeps it fresh. In addition, the food is very good. Go for the breakfast poutine. They overall environment is great. Good lighting and clean. The owner and crew are amazing. They take care of the patrons. read more

Broken Tee Brewery What a great addition to Highwood and the area! Had a tasting of a few masterly brewed beers; all were excellent; to this point I would say delicious. Nice easy-going environment and good food; looking forward to going back again & again. read more

I love the beer! And I'm glad you have a kitchen. I recommend adding better ventilation. The fat fryer smell is intense. Better ventilation would help. I'll keep coming no worries but yeesh. read more

Great local spot. If you are looking for a Bud Light, this is not your spot. If you are looking for some great craft beer, food and vibe... this is your spot! read more

Went for the first time today and was greeted by the nicest guy who turned out to be the owner Paul! They had great beers and an awesome N/A beer. Looking forward to trying the menu! Also nice energy, a good playlist, and a future outside patio! read more

This is such a cool little brewery. The owner is on site majority of the time and just a small-town, humble guy. I can sense community is ultra important to him. Location is great and on Wednesday's they have a festival in the park across the street. Anyone in the area should stop in. Prices are great too. Place was vacant for 15 years, super cool to see a brewery be here. Nice out door area and beer garden being built! read more