Very convenient right of the highway, great place to stop on a long road trip and relax and grab a drink and food. Really nice big new building, nice little outside patio with lots of seating and a big indoor space. Top notch service, been so long since i didnt have to sit at a table waiting for a refill, to place an order, the check, etc the waitress was amazing. 3/5 because i feel like that was what the food and beer was. Pork rinds were ok, a decent poutine, an ok salad. The beers were middle of the road, tried 4 different beers and it was basically middle of the road. Good but easily forgettable, i would stop here again if convenient but not make a special trip. read more

This place is great! Awesome atmosphere, food was really good, and service was OK. While in the area this week, we ate 4 different brew pubs; the service was unremarkable everywhere we went. ‍ The poutine here was some of the best I've ever had! Also had the Chorizo Max and Cheese which was very tasty. read more

Takes way to long to get a waitress. And then one says "I'm not your waitress but I'll take your order." gee thanks. Don't bother with the beer cheese soup, octopus, pork porterhouse or fried curd. The mac-cheese is ok but the poutine is awesome! Beer is good tho. read more

Byway Brewing - mac-cheese - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Stopped by here while on a business trip. Really liked the atmosphere (sat at the bar). Friendly bartender. Had the Indiana Pale Lager which was very good. Had the O.G. Burger with chips. The chips were very good with a nice Spicey salt added to them...which was perfect. The burger was great...I was wondering how the bacon-onion jam would taste...it was a perfect compliment to the tasty burger. I shall return!!!! read more

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After a couple of visits by my wife while on business trips my wife encouraged me to try the Byway Brewery while I had some down time in the area. First the slightly annoying, all drinks other than beer, wine and water were bottles or cans. When I asked for a straw, (sensitive teeth) I was told they did not have them. I tried the poutine appetizer for $10. It was really good. The fries were crisp, the gravy was tasty, but I forgot that serrano peppers were spicy, so that bite was a bit much. Good thing I asked for them on the side. They add shredded pork and a couple of poached eggs to the dish which makes this appetizer perfect for a meal for one. I tried the pork porterhouse for my entree. It comes with a bacon and sweet potato hash. The hash was really good. The potatoes were cooked nicely. Not over done, but still had a little firmness. The bacon added saltiness. Yummy. The pork chop was ordered medium, but came out well done. They made me a new one. The second one was really good. It was cooked to a perfect medium. The chef felt bad about the over cooked pork and sent me home with a free apple crisp. I look forward to checking it out. The bottom line is that you should definitely check this place out if you are in the area. Interesting menu that is well cooked and friendly service. read more

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Cool brewery near our hotel. I don't drink beer, but others in my group did and really liked what they had to offer. As for food, it was just ok. Started with appetizers cheese curds, octopus and the poutine. Cheese curds and octopus were probably the best things we ate there. The poutine was supposed to have a poached egg but was disappointed when it came and the egg was overcooked. Ordered the crispy chicken confit and the tacos. Confit was ok skin was not crispy but had lots of bacon. Tacos were very spicy but tasty. Service was pretty slow. read more

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The poutine. Being Canadian I had to try it ! Two poached eggs on top. Serano Chili's. It was different but it was good! And filling! read more

The Chi. P.A. makes my tastebuds experience the same feelings morpheus from the matrix gets when snapping back from the matrix to real life in the space ship thingy. The server dan is pretty fucking stupid but damn good at his job. Would highly recommend read more

Byway Brewing - Outdoor seating - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Everything about this place is worth a visit. The food: fantastic. The beer: fantastic. The service: never had bad service! I've been here a handful of times and it's by far one of my favorite places to eat and drink in all of Lake County. I work in Hammond and live about 35-40 minutes east of there and am always willing to make the drive on the weekends if my friends want to go. Poutine fries are the best ever. I've had the BLT before (deliciously thick sliced bacon), and some of their specials. But in addition to REALLY enjoying their food, I LOVE their beer. I feel like every time I go in there I scream internally "take my money. take it all." Their special releases are always great, and you can even do a flight if you're torn between a few. read more

From start to finish, a great experience. The customer service, food and beer are great! Good space for people to come and enjoy the outside as well inside. Trevor and David were terrific! Thank you guys for the experience. read more

Food: four stars Beer: three stars Atmosphere: two stars The food here was really good. Their pork porterhouse with sweet potato and bacon hash was easily the best I've ever had. The beer and atmosphere were not so great. I know I've been spoiled by the PNW ipas, but the one I had here just tasted weak and watery. I came in by myself on a Sunday and was surprised by how empty the place was. The whole experience felt a bit awkward. However, these guys are new and I see a lot of room for potential. It's neat to be able to see their brewing equipment, and the dining area is spacious and industrial. I'm hoping they improve as they get more experience because the food was top-notch. read more

Byway Brewing - Pork porterhouse with sweet potato and bacon hash. It's the priciest entree on the menu, but this was easily enough food for two meals. - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

This was our second stop of the night, wish it would have been the first. We would have stay there! They were doing a Bourbon Barrel Beer night. I will have to say they were all good. There were two there that were outstanding and they had limited bottles and I bought two of each. The brewery staff was helpful and friendly. I did have the opportunity to meet one of the co-owners and he was extremely interested in listening about what we though about the beer. If you are in this area I Highly Recommend they you pay them a visit. read more

Byway Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

What a gem. I have family who live in the area so I pass this place all the time on the highway. This past weekend we were staying at a nearby hotel and decided to give this place a shot. To be fair, I'm the girl that orders wine at a brewery. My husband however has made it his life's mission to find the perfect IPA. This was a family adventure so we brought along a tiny humans, and it wasn't a problem at all! The space was very large and open; a bit chilly but hey it's February in the Midwest. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to another visit. read more

Fun place to go...has an open airplane hanger look/feel...big and bright. It has a cool vibe, clean and service is really good. I enjoy the food...appetizers are great. Ordered the poutine and it was amazing, salads are big and fresh! beer is ok, not great! Not a fan....but people do enjoy it It's hard for me too get excited about this place and I'm not sure why. I always enjoy myself here, but then forget to go back for months. Recent experience was great, just can't give them more than 3 stars. You won't be disappointed! read more

A restaurant that actually cooks in the kitchen! The food was delicious! I ordered Pork rinds, Flatbread pizza,Poutine and Hatchet salad. Every crumb was yummy. The cauliflower crust was a bit dry but the toppings were sooo good I'm not about to complain. It's near to impossible to find a restaurant that actually cooks... it seems restaurants offer the same cookie cutter prepackaged food they reheat and serve. In other words slop. Most of the time you go out for a nice meal and you feel like a raccoon eating out of the trash can! And to add to this little gem the prices are more than fair. I don't drink otherwise I definitely would have tried some of their award winners. Treat yourself to actual food...see if your tummy rememberers! Lol read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The beer is marginal at best. The food selection is very poor. I would avoid.

Since opening, Byway's beers have always been "okay". There's nothing spectacular and they don't really experiment much but nothing has been awful. I won't drive there to seek out their beers regularly but it's a nice change of pace once in a while. That said, the menu is a different story. I've eaten there 3 times and each time (even mere weeks apart) the menu is COMPLETLY different. I don't know if their chef just likes to experiment but it's frustrating if you DO find something you like to know the next time you go, it's most likely going to be gone. This past summer I had a salad. It was a GOOD salad. By the fall, it was nowhere to be seen and the menu was 98% meat. I asked the waiter if there were any salad options or anything for vegetarians and he more or less laughed at me. The second time, I couldn't eat anything except fries. The third time, I got some mac and cheese dish (that came with meat) but asked for the meat to be removed. It wasn't great. It was some kind of fake-tasting cheese "sauce" and the price and portions were enormous. Sadly, I did find an amazing appetizer: a green bean dish with sauce and bread crumbs... it was literally delicious. So much so that my entire table scarfed that plate down in 3 minutes. That was one month ago. Now, it's gone again. I don't know if this is what they're going for but I don't really want to go back for food. It's really hit-or-miss and when I DO find something I like, it's probably going to be gone when I go back. If the chef DOES like to mix things up, perhaps come up with a stable menu and smaller list of "temporary dishes" so your clientele knows not to expect specific dishes when they return... IF they return. read more

Took my mom to lunch here. Solid! Actually... better than solid. Chi-PA .... get it?! ...was great. Food was great. Poutine could have been a bit temperature hotter. (Hence the four star). We then split the Cuban. Awesome! Service was great too!! Definitely we'll be back!!!! read more

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We had my bridal shower here a few weeks ago, and it was amazing! Ellen was a joy to work with, and our bartender was fantastic as well! Having our shower at Byway made everything so easy for us! They decorated for us beautifully, and they had it in the side room so everything was private. It was the perfect atmosphere! The food was amazing- my family is still talking about how good the chicken and waffle bar was! I will definitely be coming back and be hosting events here in the future!! read more

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Checked out Byway Brewing while passing through on tour. First impression: big, bright, clean. We were greeted by a very nice young woman and promptly seated.. Beers were great! My favorite of the day was the "ChIPA", and the porter came in close second. Super impressed by the food-- my husband and I are vegan, and the chef personally whipped up something special for us! It's apparent that the people who work here are passionate about what they are doing. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Byway Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Had the walleye last night and it was excellent! Very flaky and seared to perfection. Superb service by Danny as well! read more

Byway Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Had my wedding shower at Byway this past weekend & my guests couldn't say enough good things about the adorable venue! The food was delicious & the service from the entire staff was excellent. Ellen was such a pleasure to work with during the planning process. Would highly recommend having a private event here!! read more

The beer was tasty, the atmosphere was friendly and fun, and the staff was awesome! My husband and I were looking for something on our way up to see family for Christmas and wanted to support a local business and found Byway Brewing and we will definitely be coming back!!!!! read more

Byway Brewing - Eat the Turnbuckle is absolutely delicious!!! My husband had The Hymm and loved it! - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

First time visiting Indiana and was pleased by the selection of beer they had to offer here. Workers were very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely visit again if I ever get the chance to go back to Indiana. read more

I'm not sure why the staff thought playing loud music would enhance visitors dinning experience. It did not. Byway is a very bright and open dinning area since it is mostly a glass building. As a result the acoustics of the building suffer. I found the bar staff to be friendly and wait times for a meal were minimal. The Green Beans were the highlight of my meal. I found the chicken to be tasty but a little over cooked. The menu looked to have been developed by a knowledgeable chef. The simple but interesting menu offered something for everyone's taste. And the beer was obviously a award winner! read more

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Really good food and great beer! I love coming here and always get excited when my boss wants to have post-activity wrap ups here!

Terribly slow service. Overpriced everything. Not very friendly. Won't be back. Not recommended at all

I'll start off by saying, yes, the beer here is great. Maybe not Three Floyds good, but a few of their varieties are very similar, and a few are quite unique. You can currently get a 4 oz sampler of most varieties for about a buck fifty to two bucks each. The entire building is very clean and spacious. The bar and dining area is connected to the main brewery area, so you have tall ceilings and a warehouse-y vibe. There's much more seating here at Three Floyds, which is a nice change. There's a dozen or so four-top tables, many long benched tables/standing tables (all with hooks on the bottom for purses or coats), and a long bar, probably 40' long or so if I had to guess. On warm days, they open the windowed doors on the side of the building. Ahh, fresh Hammond air. The food here is similar to Three Floyds in that it's the gourmet gastropub variety. I do think the menu at Byway is a bit larger, though. Sandwiches are expensive, but they're all fancy and artisinal or whatever, and they do come with homemade chips and a spicy pickle. Honestly, I think this is one of the best places in the region to not only get a beer (or five), but also grab lunch or dinner. Ever since Flossmoor Station pulled out of building a brewery in this area (because they didn't want to fork over any of their own money) I figured we'd never get something that nice, but we did. And the beer is better. Good job, guys. read more

Finally made it to Byway today and it is an awesome experience. First off I had to order the octopus because where else around here can I get that? It was oddly delicious, kind of like calamari without the breading and meatier. I had a bowl of the Frontesian soup which was a potato soup with sausage and it was probably one of the best soups I've ever had. The two beers I tried were the Carmel Apple pie cider and the Oat Street . Both were exceptional but the Oat Street was my favorite. I'm not a craft beer guy but I do know food and I will be back to try some other things on the menu. Check this place out !!! read more

Byway Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Hammond, Indiana

Didn't like the lack of selection of beers. Not everyone likes IPAS & sours. The beer that I did try was very bland. I've always heard byway sells color not flavor and it's proven to be true. The food was good but not memorable. I've had better Cubans but the poutine was spot on just wish it had more cheese curds ;) read more

Arrived at 9:15. Informed the kitchen is closed. When I asked when the kitchen closes, they said 9:30???? Too bad. We've been driving for hours and wanted food. The Rare Eagle white stout is good. Probably would have stayed longer and spent more (=bigger tip) had we been able to get food. Oh and apparently they're closing early due to the COVID but no info about if that when we walked in. Communication is the key to happy customers read more

Good menu selection. Food was good. Nice surprise on the octopus appetizer. Ordered Italian beef, which was OK but the pickle was excellent. Also had a burger to our surprise the bacon-onion jam made it finger licking good! Decent selection of beers, nothing over the top and was disappointed they had no ciders. Nice venue, friendly atmosphere. Their patio will be a nice place to stop by again and have a beer or two in warmer climate. read more

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I DO like Byway and the food and beer is getting better! I would give them 5-stars but the server we started with was 2-stars. He took our beer order and we didn't get it. I noticed that he was taking an order from a table of 7 across the room. After 20 minutes I want to the bar and a man, perhaps a manager, got another server. After that all was well. The food and beer were great. read more

2nd time here and wanted to sample not have a 4 oz taste. Ended up with the 4 oz taste anyway. Waitress seemed miffed we wanted taste. She said cant just give tastes. Now I'm stuck with 4 oz pour paid for and ended up pouring it out in the grass because I didn't like it. So I didn't order a pint what I like because of the service I got. When we were at bar last time vs. being on patio I watched the bartender pour off so much beer they could have been samples of beer for 40 people. Why not let person try a swallow or two of a beer to see what they like. Bad idea. read more

Great food, fantastic beer, but if your a person who has a dark skin don't expect good service AT ALL!!!!!! My servers name was Kimberly, seemed friendly at first. Oh, was I wrong. She never checked on me and my wife or asked if we needed anything. While a table who had more customers then us, but lighter skin then us got so much better treatment then my table. Our food took extremely long, but like I said previously the food was great. My experience altogether was okay but I strongly recommend that people of color will be treated well as the people not of color so with that being said I will not be back. read more

I've been brewing beer for 12 years. We moved to Atlanta 17 years ago. I've been fortunate to get to some great craft breweries. North Coast, Three Floyds, Lakefront, Surly, just to name a few. These guys have tapped into a really cool vibe. Beer is very good. Each beer is done to the high standards associated with each type of beer. I particularly enjoyed the ChiPA, Goldblatz, and the Overdue Imperial IPA(Which is on the scale with Dreadnaught and Maharaja. - high praise) I liken this place to a smaller scale Surly up in Minneapolis, which is world-class. They don't overdo the TVs. They have classic rock appropriately volume overhead, and you can sit at the hofbrau-house style picnic tables and shoot the crap with your party! Absolutely well-done! If you're stuck in the line at 3Floyds, or just ready for a unique and delicious craft experience....This is it. read more

Today 6/30/20 #20008 I called in my order of brimstone, haymaker & change out from the chips to fries on the haymaker. Girl on phone said, that would be $2 extra. I said fine. The person who picks up my order, & gives me the receipt, shows I was charged $5.50 for fries. AND when the girl came with the bill, ...I was being charged a NON CASH FEE! In which I did pay CASH! Girl changed the receipt with the NON CASH FEE off the bill. Food is good, but won't be coming back...keep nickel & dime-ING people...On To the NEXT... read more

I've only been here once, and it was just for pickup, but I'll definitely be back! The guys seemed nice, the building was clean, and the food was great! read more

We came with our two children on a Saturday at 5 pm. We were seated promptly and the door personnel were accommodating. Once we were at the table we did not get service until I made someone aware that we had not been greeted. The server apologized, but was interrupted taking our order by another employee who dd know table numbers. When we were given water and glasses with ice I poured the water, but when we were brought our drinks we were not given any additional glasses or even asked if we would like them. We had to ask for them. I also think if you are going to offer kid items a small menu with prices would be appropriate. Options for small side salads or some alternative to chips and fries as well. With all that said, the food that was presented was plated well and tasted great! Just seems the details are holding you back and lack of training. I would hate to see lack of training and organization bring you down. read more

Mediocre at best. The beer was okay. The food was okay. The service was okay. We had the revolver and the flatbread. The kids cheeseburgers were listed as "mini" but they got regular size. Our server said that they don't make them anymore but haven't changed the menu. The food took an awfully long time to come out and there was only one other table at the restaurant which was already eating. The flatbread was decent and the revolver had a good sauce. There were no options for kids to drink besides water. The only other option was soda, no juices, no lemonade, no milk. The restaurant also didn't have any ranch (and what good midwestern restaurant doesn't have ranch?) Overall, it did the job of filling our bellies, but probably won't be back. read more