I should have discovered this place a lot sooner than I did. The menu of ciders is expansive and so is the food menu. I got the blueberry flight and the 50/50 cider was excellent. I also enjoyed the smash burger as well though wish this trend would end and we went back to non-smash burgers. The dining area was big with lots of cool long seating. I appreciated how they transformed the building. Our server was professional, kind, and efficient. Please note that this is a very family friendly place so there maybe a kid or two running around. Good experience and looking forward to returning. read more

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Our group of about 20 had made a reservation in advance for a family event. The food and drinks were delicious, and I would return for those, but the service issue we encountered was almost comically mishandled. One guest noticed that her wine pour was noticeably smaller than everyone else's and politely asked about it. Instead of simply addressing the concern, the server argued with her at length, announced that she was the manager, and insisted that every pour was measured perfectly before finally replacing the glass. After that interaction, our large group was barely checked on, and we weren't even offered utensils. Considering how long we stayed and how much we collectively spent, the lack of hospitality was disappointing. Perhaps she was having a bad day, but the situation could have been resolved quickly with a little grace and professionalism. read more

We have been wanting to come here for years We live in the neighborhood but never made time to actually come until now. We sat outside and it was nice; but inside also looked really nice ( and of course better with AC) The service wasn't the greatest as our waiter was really not too friendly. The owner ( seems like it) stoped by to ask how everything was so that was a nice touch too. The food was ok. We order just appetizers The chips and ceviche is good ( but the ration of actual fish and tomato and onion is jose off) is like 90% onion and tomato and 10% fish. But the flavor was good. Cheese curds and pickles were also good. Caesar salad was lacking flavor Drinks were ok too Overall we could come back to try some other things from the menu and hopefully have a better waiter read more

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Great beer and ambience. I devour the cauliflower appetizer. (See picture). I am still thinking about them. I will definitely go back! read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Sorry, the Cauliflower Wings (VG) had no chance!!! - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great patio in a beautiful neighborhood! Lots of outdoor space and would be great for a happy hour spot. The food was decent but nothing to rave about. My burger tasted like a McDonald's burger, which I didn't hate, considering I love McDonald's but expected more. The pizookie was also the least pizookie looking pizookie as it was in an oval shaped dish but nonetheless quite tasty. Service was quick and friendly.overall, come here if you want great vibes and good service! read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went around 1pm on a Sat without a reservation and were seated right away. The interior is beautifully decorated with lots of seating; this place is great for large groups. The middle bench seats could easily fit 6-8 people. The ciders were the stars of the day. I got the classic flight (3 ciders) and the trust us flight (2 ciders and 1 beer) where it's a surprise. My favorite was the Pedestrian which is the classic apple cider. I'm particular about apple ciders due to the after taste, but this one tasted clean. The other ciders were excellent as well and fun to try. The pepper jam definitely had that spicy kick; I wish I could've tasted the peach more though. I definitely would come back to try the other ciders. We made it during brunch so I got the Brisket Burrito. It's a large burrito packed with ingredients. I couldn't really taste the jalapeños so I used the tomatillo and Cholula. I think the price might be due to the brisket. You got a big brisket flavor with every bite. I would want to try something else next time though. We also got the cinnamon sugar soft pretzel. Our server recommended the churros instead, but we went with the pretzel, a brunch menu item. It was a delicious way to end the day. The pretzel was soft, warm, and the cream cheese mascarpone melted easily. I imagine the churros would be just as yummy. read more

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Was meaning to come here for a while, and when finally made it, so glad I did! The ciders are incredible, but the mixed drinks - well, your loss if you didn't order at least one off the menu. Plus the ambiance is out of this world. Housed in an architectural landmark, Eris takes all the wins for the place to be, either it's a happy hour, leisure date on a weekend or brunch get together with your pals. Don't let the cidery in the name fool you - tell the beer, it's welcome here. Eris has some top notch beer too - easily competes with any of the so called breweries in the area. I am a returning customer. And so should you be. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is busy every Friday night and the weekends but the service is quick. Ordered the spicy strawberry cider and passionfruit cider. They were wonderful as the flavors came through clearly, but were not overly sweet. Off you are using public transportation It's a five min walk from the blue line Irving Park stop. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - 4oz Passion cider - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When visiting Eris, it's important to manage your expectations, as it wasn't what I expected. This isn'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. read more

This is an excellent brewery with what appears to be great food. While we didn't come here to eat, the good folks around us that did all seem very satisfied. If we had one more meal in this town, I would strongly consider eating it here. Since this is a Yelp assigned review, I have no notes nor pictures (since we weren't going to write it up). So here goes: The service was very efficient. The waitress friendly and quick. The outdoor patio was filled with a lot of families grabbing a late dinner, I guess. All good except for the rugrats running around yelling. We stayed inside. I did overhear a couple of tables say "too pricey" while perusing the menu. I paid $10 for a flight, which I felt was worth it. Just keep an eye out. 09/25 read more

Let's gooooooooooo! What a stand up place, beer and staff! Came here after a work event and the vibe and music were amazing! Thanks Richard and Erin!! read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Mini bloodie - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh my god. It's always a pleasure eating at eris- lovely staff, great vibes, and that blueberry cider 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. read more

Eris is a beautiful space, with great cider and drinks. We had delicious food, with options for vegetarians. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Brisket grilled cheese with the house fries. So yummy! - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staying with some friends, I asked them to take me to some of their favorite bars around Chicago. After a day exploring downtown Chicago, they brought me to ERIS Brewery and Cider House and I totally understand why this is one of their favorites! Three of us walked over at about 8:30pm on a Sunday and were able to grab a seat at the end of the bar. As we walked inside, I saw the pet-friendly outdoor patio was filled with plenty of families grabbing a late dinner and was impressed how nice it was. The inside space is beautiful, and I was told it was an old firehouse that was repurposed, very cool! Plenty of tables inside and a long bar hugging one of the walls. Our bar tender was an incredibly friendly, fun young woman who chatted right along with us, providing solid recommendations. She did a great job taking care of us! To start, not being from Chicago, I heard about the "Chicago Handshake", and saw on their menu they had their take on it - "ERISian Handshake". The three of us ordered this and for my chaser, I went with their E-Phoria cider, a blend of Gala apples and vanilla. The initial taste of Malört was not bad but when it sat on my tongue afterward, I was VERY glad to have E-Phoria right there. haha Afterward, I ordered a flight, which is three, 5 oz. pours. For my three, I went with their Queen Amburana II (cider), Wheat Like Waves (hefeweizen), and Janie's Got a Haze (hazy IPA). The cider was very tasty, like an apple pie in a glass. The beers were tasty too, but the cider was the standout for me. The cost of the flight was $10, not a bad price. I really enjoyed my experience at ERIS! The space is beautiful, and the customer service was excellent! I would definitely come back for a flight at the bar. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Flight of Three: Loved the Queen Amburana II (cider), tasted like apple pie! - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Indulge in chaos and flavor that Eris brings to the table! Went to @erischicago last night and definitely was such an amazing place! I've passed by this place many times but never went in and so thankful to have tried all their amazing food from the cheese curds to the salmon to the cauliflower wrap and don't forget the brewed cider they make in house! Got the Mangorillo and Passion Project (not pictured) and everything at this restaurant was perfection! Everyone is so sweet and the service was fast which was great:) check this place out for a night out they even have a gorgeous patio where you can sit outside and enjoy some brews! read more

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We went last night for our first time, table for 4 at 7:45. This place is adorable and it has a very nice outdoor patio. Food was delicious, affordable and everyone was happy with the cider options and cocktails. Our server was very sweet and accommodating. We enjoyed everything here including the seating options. Love the huge booths. There was a large dinner party and they all seemed to be having a great time. They sat on another level overlooking the main dinning area. Very cool option for a large dinner party. Also this is a woman owned brewery! Another reason to support. Street parking was plentiful. We were very happy that we checked this place out and highly recommend. We had smash burgers, blueberry salad with chicken (seasoned very well and a very healthy option), cauliflower wings, fries (extra tasty). read more

Not at all worth the price for food!!! First of all... I'm all about women owned businesses and feeding the stomach-sensitive appetites. I truly commend anyone with those efforts, kudos! We loved the location nearby our airbnb and the dog/friendly outdoor patio. I would definitely come back for the ciders. However, this place is HIGHLY overpriced for what you get and in no way does that constitute the outrageous pricing for subpar food, especially given the basic ingredients and lackluster menu. And BEWARE-- nothing comes with sides AND they charge a 3% fee for 'restaurant/food" costs but... WHY??? When your prices are already above market value, considering the portions and quality. $18-20 for a plain burger plus $4/5 for a side, for example...really? $15 for a Caesar salad that had barely any dressing (a big NO-NO in my book), no real veggies or large quantity, skimpy cheap Parmesan... and no meat?! Heck no. $14 for a Mac n cheese, which flavor was ok, but the cream had split and was grainy, a culinary basic that they totally missed the mark on. $12 Cauliflower fried nuggets kids meal were the best part of the meal being smoky seasoned and tossed in sauce. Bathrooms are upstairs, so no accessibility for those that need it. :( read more

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This place is great and has a ton of cider options. Unfortunately we are more beer people and they only had 2 options of their own beer but to make up for it they offer other breweries beer. We had the IPA and it was pretty good and they have a handshake special where you can add a shot of malort. I had the chicken sandwich and it was amazing! Highly recommend! It is crispy and has a little bit of spice to it but nothing too crazy just delicious. The space is really big and has inside and outside seating and were even having a festival outside on a different day so check out their schedule for upcoming events. Our server was really knowledgeable and made some great recommendations. They got really busy towards the end of our meal so took longer to get the check but still our server had a positive attitude and we will be back! read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Inside - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best place to try cider! I love the dessert is absolutely made, especially for your peanut butter lover. Best spot of all times for dessert. Cider is very good complimentary to your food. Clean your desert. Staff is amazing. They are very helpful. Very acknowledge. They know what it is. They help you out and help you pair with your food to make the perfect drink and a perfect experience. There is being items and vegetarian items as well as well. There is few trace of nuts as if you already known as well as not a kosher free friendly spot, but if you wanna hang out, you are welcome to. read more

Food is good. But be wary of your bill. I talked to the owner months ago and have never had a follow up on my bill that seemed high. Make sure you check your receipt if they give you one. read more

Very rude guy at reception- talking to you like you a piece of some crap - rasist as well , plz train low wage workers how to talk to customers read more

The food was great: we had the pretzel, chicken and fries, fried pickles, and the peanut butter parfait. Everything was yummy, and it was just a nice experience with nice ambiance. Our server was friendly and helpful, and our daughter "Eris" got a free craft soda, because well... Eris dined at Eris! read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Outside - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Recommendations include: the pickle chips and the blueberry cider. I came here with a friend for their happy hour and the prices of the drinks were very reasonable. Highly recommend the blueberry cider, fruit forward and refreshing. It's the perfect summer drink. For the food, it's a bit pricey but good quality using fresh ingredients. My friend really enjoyed her spicy cauliflower wrap. The outdoor patio area is really fun. It's got lots of games and would be great to come with friends or even kids. Service was efficient. The place was a little packed so we had to flag the server on a few occasions to get our entree order in and our bill, but the staff are very friendly and give great recommendations from the menu. Would definitely come here again! I recommend visiting this place for their drinks and great patio area. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Peach and Avacado Salad with Shrimp - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved the vibe of Eris. The staff was kind and prompt with service, the beer was cold and delicious. We got more than just fried pickles, we also got the mac n cheese and a Caesar salad, both were great, but the Mac was something to write home about. That cheese sauce was really smooth and creamy. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Fried Pickles (VG) (GF) - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our third time dining at Eris was complete with all of the reasons we have both enjoyed it in the past, and reminders of what has kept us from coming back more often. The Good: - The decor inside and out is great, definitely one of the better patios you could ask for in the warmer months - They offer a great variety of their cider, most of which, even as someone who doesn't love ciders, is quite good - The menu is varied and caters wonderfully to vegetarians and those with other dietary restrictions The Ok: - The food. It's good, not great. Solid portions, but nothing more special in ingredients or execution than a decent brewpup. You get points for the variety, but... The Bad: - The prices are quite high. The peach and quinoa salad is $16 by itself, and another $6+ for a small amount of protein. The cauliflower wrap, again, is a big portion. But at these prices, they don't even come with a side? This isn't fine dining where you come to expect it, and it's a bit much to ask for $22+ for a decent wrap or sandwich with fries. - The service on the patio, for the third time over two years, is pretty lackluster. You might wait 10 or 15 minutes before you acknowledged, and the same to get your drinks. When we did get our appetizer, we were immediately ask for entree orders (which we weren't ready for). Another 20+ minutes went by before we were approached again. When our entrees came, we were never asked how everything was, despite our waiter passing by us several times. This has happened before here and I never understand it. You could have twisted our arm for a second round of drinks, but not when I had to flag you down for the check after we hadn't had our table touched in a half hour. ERIS is probably best served as a quick snack and a drink spot, particularly outdoors in the summer. But at nearly $100 for an app, two light entrees, and two ciders, with very poor, unengaged service, it simply isn't worth it. read more

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The food was fantastic! We had the fried pickles to share and then I had the nachos with steak and my husband had the shrimp and grits, we loved everything. We enjoyed the cider so much that we took four 4 packs to go, the Pineapple was my favorite but not available in the 4 pack. We will absolutely be back, we met one of the owners and she was very appreciative of our business. Christy was our server and she was fun and energetic! read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Punx (Pineapple) & Van Van Mojo (Blueberry) - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Eris has a phenomenal pepper jam cider that tastes just like the lollipops covered in chili-lime seasoning from the carniceria. I found street parking nearby pretty easily on a weekend. The cheese curds and dessert pretzel were really good. It's quite spacious inside. There was patio seating as well. Service was great. Honestly it's worth coming back just for that pepper jam cider. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Freaking amazing smash burger that I washed down with a very delicious and diverse cider flight. Too many TV's DJ country which is perfect for football season, and incredibly hard working and kind servers. Wide open spacing so it has the atmosphere of a large sports bar, but the acoustics allow you to speak comfortably with those at your table with our screaming or worrying about privacy. (And odd thing to say about a cider house, but still relevant) read more

Lovely patio and plenty of space for groups. Big fan of ciders and they had some tasty options and easy flights. Enjoyed their Buffalo cauliflower wrap and that there were vegan/veggie opts. Our server was super friendly. Would definitely enjoy visiting again. read more

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Loved the option of getting cider tastings at $4 each or a larger serving at a better price. I got the Van Van Mojo (Blueberry), it was good, not great. The Pepper Jam (hard cider with peach ,& chile) was popular at our table. I got shrimp & grits. The taste was alright. Creamy with generous portion of shrimp, just not something I would get again. I attempted to change my order (someone else at my table got their order earlier & said it was not good) & it was very obvious the waiter was not happy when i asked. He disappeared, my order arrived and well so I ate it and was underwhelmed as expected. It's things like this that prevents a return visit. He could have insisted I get what I wanted instead of appearing displeased and letting me settle with my order and write a bad review. They have the toast app, place your order and pay. Loved the investment they made for convenience of paying. So overall, service & food is lacking. Good for cider tastings and its a cute place. read more

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I stopped in fairly briefly for my friend's birthday, and I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Michelle. Such a kind and welcoming person who really impressed me with how she looked out for her staff. If I were not generally terrified of being in the city (‍) I would one thousand percent frequent this establishment . Beautiful building as well! read more

What a great cidery!! The ciders were so unique and delicious (not too sweet), the place was spacious and beautiful, and the service was welcoming and friendly. Ambience: A casual brewery vibe! I loved the cascading vine-like plants on the indoor walls of the main seating area. The ceiling are high and has the vibe of an old but cute schoolhouse. Outside there's a patio and terrace for when weather is warmer! Also there's a ton of seating inside and outside! Service: All the staff were super friendly and warm and welcoming :) we were seated immediately and service was quick! Food: So cool that they have a dessert menu! We had the cinnamon pretzel and it was pretty good! It was a tad on the dry side--I prefer my pretzels moist, but it was tasty and I really liked the cream cheese mascarpone on top! I wish it had a lot more of it but that's my sweet tooth talking. A couple people nearby ordered the donuts and that really made our mouths water. I definitely want to try them next time. The cheese curds were pretty good! It came with two sauces, chipotle ranch and maple mustard. The chipotle ranch was a great pairing! The maple mustard was unique and took some time to grow on me. I think the maple flavor and tartness was definitely a new flavor profile I haven't had before. The cheese curds themselves were different from what I typically see because they were more freeform in their shape and very large pieces! I liked how crispy it was but I think a lot of the pieces had a big ratio of fried coating to cheese. I would have liked a more even ratio and smaller pieces that didn't stick together too much. Ciders: The best part! I loved that you can order 5 oz pours so that you can taste a lot of them. I got the Apfel Ort (cider aged in malort barrels), pepper jam (strawberry with Chile de arbol), and van van mojo (blueberry). Pepper jam was my favorite! It starts sweet and ends spicy, and I loved it! I also liked that none of the ciders were too sweet. Apfel Ort was a fun one I tried just because I kind of like malort. It definitely had the same flavor profile as malort but much more pleasant and less bitter with a fruity finish. Definitely one for the Chicagoans! read more

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I've already said how much I love Eris brewery and cider House but now I love it even more for some of the best brunch you can get in the city. They have everything from shrimp and grits to a massive breakfast burrito. The shrimp and grits are one of the best I've had in #Chicago and the burrito is one of the biggest I've ever ate. Pair it with some of the most well regarded ciders and you're gonna have a great morning! Love the service here by everyone! If you ever meet Michelle, the co owner, she is awesome and a super cool person! Awesome chill vibe there too. #ciders #beers read more

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Love the ambiance, friendly staff, good menu. My husband enjoyed their craft beer. Food was excellent and filling.

This place is perfect in almost every single way. This restaurant and cider brewery is located in a large older building on the Northwest side of Chicago. Easy to get to by either public transportation or by driving. There is no parking lot, but it is normally not too hard to find parking here. There is tons of seating space, but you should still make a reservation if you are coming on the weekend. If you like cider and want to try their offerings, a flight is the way to go. I love all of their ciders, but especially the baked apple cider. There are also tons of other beverage options like traditional cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails/beers, alcoholic beers, etc. My favorite food dishes have been the cheese curds and the pork belly gyro. The shrimp and grits from the brunch menu is also worth trying. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great patio outside in the winter. Only went for drinks but they have a nice selection of cocktails and beer. I got a Cran Gin Fizz. This was my second visit after enjoying Christmas trivia. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beer and cider. Eris makes both on site. It's also a restaurant with some tasty ass food too. Good all around. The prices are pretty good considering portions and quality. Came here with the girl for drinks and food. It has quite a crowd on the patio. The place had room inside at the bar though. Lots of things to drink. We had a hard time choosing, too much good stuff. It's about $7 a pint. The beer I had was the Endless Summer. It's a hefeweizen. This had notes of bananas, bubblegum, and cloves, and was light but tasty. She had a cider. These are good if you like something cool and refreshing. Also what's good is the food. We got the Black Garlic Hummus. It's $10 for a lot and it was good. This came with flatbread and vegetables. Good shit. We ate it all up. Also there's lots of cheese stuff here like cheese curds. There's also meaty things for those wanting some chicken and stuff. Good place whether on the patio or at the bar. It's a pretty cool old building to check out. The drinks are the best but get some food though. read more

Eris Brewery and Cider House - Endless Summer With Black Garlic Hummus - Cideries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for bingo night with a girlfriend, bingo was fun and the moderator was funny. Bingo wrapped up around 9 and we wanted one more drink before we left, when we approached the bar the bartender was clearly ready to go home and very rude. This was at 9 pm and they close at 10, so I understand wanting to wrap up for the night, but why approach paying customers so rudely? I will never understand people who work in service that have no customer service attributes about them. Needless to say, as a fan of beer and cider I was excited to check this place out, but left feeling rushed and poorly serviced. Maybe it was a rough night but I most likely won't be back nor recommend this spot to friends. The cider was good but the service ruined it for me! There are so many breweries in Chicago to choose from who are happy to have you choosing their establishment, so I'd skip this one. read more

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I ordered every single cider on tap plus the entire menu. 100% one of my favorite top two gastropub food drink spots on the north side. Patio is great in a nice day but my experience with the bar and meeting some super cool people was top notch. read more

One of the best summer (or winter) hangouts on the Northwest Side. The brews are so good! And I was wowed by the quality and quantity of vegetarian dishes in addition to all of the other favorites on the menu. read more