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    Open Outcry Brewing Company

    4.1 (302 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Adam O.

    Love me a brewery and this one is no exception! Open Outcry has a great atmosphere both inside and on the rooftop. No tv's on the roof though. The food was really good and so was the beer. The Mexi Hot Chicken Sandwich was outstanding. It had great flavor and a lot of kick. I would absolutely order that again. The were enough beer options I ended up with two flights.

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    Mark M.

    Stopped in after a round of golf and was starving. The inside was huge with plenty of seating and TVs. Our server was great and always checked in on us. I ordered the butter burger and Chidori super dry beer. The beer was very good. It was the lightest of them all. Now the butter burger was a hit. Patties were smashed to perfection and the buns were buttery with bone marrow! Can't forget the housemade pickles along with the confit garlic mayo. The French fries "cooked in tallow" were super crispy and perfectly seasoned. Reminded me of checkers French fries. Def worth a stop in if you're around!

    a plate of pretzels and a glass of beer
    Kyle P.

    Just a quick update to my review of Open Outcry from 2022. We've enjoyed Open Outcry several times in the past couple of years, and have always made a point to pop in on the rarer occasion we're this far down the south side. It's always a reliable stop for a decent beer and some good brewery food. That remains the case, even if the highs aren't quite as high as I once perceived them to be. It's still a diverse menu with options you don't see everywhere, like a house made beet/black bean veggie burger or a chicken sandwich with pesto on ciabatta. I will say that while I was excited for that chicken sandwich, this last visit it was subpar. Seasoned well, yes; but the chicken was dry and the ciabatta was stale. I ended up not eating most of the bread, which was unfortunate. The prices have creeped up, as they have everywhere, but don't necessarily reflect prices of the area. Sandwiches start at $18, and desserts are somehow $14?! The beer remains average-to-good in a very crowded craft beer field here in Chicago, but the list has been almost exactly the same the past few visits, which was not always the case. Lastly, while I absolutely love (and was thrilled to finally get to enjoy) the rooftop, the very young waitstaff was, shall we say, less than thrilled to be working. Maybe it was a long day, maybe they'd dealt with one too many drunken fools (there was one lady complaining about an extra $3 on her bill only to later pretend she didn't care), but these guys were so disinterested and unenthusiastic that it definitely was a bit of a distraction. But, that can happen, we've all been there. Overall, this is still a good spot for a weekend hang, and I really wish more places on the north side would be more inventive with their menus (real, homemade veggie burgers please!!) and look into rooftop options! Could you imagine, say, Old Irving with a rooftop? (so much for a quick update)

    Asia B.

    I have to get better at posting my reviews sooner. I hung out here last summer with a friend. It's a very casual hidden gem nestled right in the Beverly neighborhood. Great pizzas and a variety of frozen/summer cocktails The service is pretty neutral. The few times I've been, it wasn't bad, but also not superb. I guess just kind of what you expect, normal customer service I love being able to access a rooftop without having to go downtown. The cute little swings on the main level are also pretty neat. All in all it's a great place for a summer day.

    This was off their limited time Oktoberfest menu.
    Erin M.

    We went during Oktoberfest and they had a special food menu and beer. It was great food and beer.

    Annette D.

    Cool brewery with a great selection of beers. The vibe is casual and there is a table surrounded by swings. Nice bar area. There's a rooftop which I want to check out when it's warmer. Visited for lunch. Server was friendly, patient and accommodating (even when we switched tables). Menu has something for everyone including vegetarian options but the menu items are very different on the Yelp menu. I checked out the menu before I went as I often do and was bummed to find another menu in the restaurant but food was good.

    Ramone P.

    I came across this place, because I was looking for a brewery that sold beer flights. So I decided to try them out. They also have a nice selection of craft beers to choose from. Their customer service was great, along with a few tv's close to the bar area for entertainment. The waitress I had was nice, very helpful and patient. From the appetizers I tried the fried garlic breaded cheese curds, with marinara sauce. I'm my opinion the cheese curds and beer are a great combo, I had to go for a 2nd round of the cheese curds. I also tried "The Burger", it only comes with caramelized onions, merkt's cheddar, and dill pickles on a brioche bun. I had mine made medium well with a side a fries that comes with it. The burger was a big size patty that will fill you up. I will be back to try other items from the food & beer menu. I suggest others to check them out as well.

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    Melaine K.

    We had a wonderful experience at Open Outcry. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The beer was excellent. We tried 3 pizzas and one was better than the next. The homemade croutons on the Cesar salad were the best I have ever had. The roof top is super fun. We will definitely be back.

    They had amazing serving and they make it just right! They also had very clean place and they had people cleaning when I walked in and all the servers were very full of energy and not dry!

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    Everything! The food, service and ambiance were all great! You have to try their homemade desserts too!

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    The beer lineup is 5-star for sure!! The food is also great, the wings and garlic fries are amazing.

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    Brice was amazing as a server. He made the entire experience perfect for two ladies who wanted to connect. Thank you!!!

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    Food is phenomenal! Salads are super big and fresh. Pizza was awesome. Rooftop is perfection. Highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Open Outcry Brewing Company

    Is the tip included on the bill?

    No, you add the gratuity.

    Is the taproom open for seating?

    Yes

    Where are you supposed to park at? I've tried to go here twice and couldn't find a parking spot and…

    They have a private parking lot specified for guests visiting Open Outcry just north of the restaurant. Sign is visible on Western. However if you do park down the street (on 109th) it's a 30 second walk to the restaurant.

    Is the taproom open? The website still says "coming soon. "

    Yes, they are now open.

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    Was craving a burger and a beer and with such a cool name, how could I not check this place out! I…read moresat at the bar around 5pm and it wasn't very busy. They played good music and wasn't too loud. You could easily carry on a conversation or , like me, continue listening to a podcast. By the time I finished, the place was completely full and a bit noisy, but not bad. I started out with a 10oz Birds of Prey Pilsner. It was very nice. Light and crisp and very easy to drink. I followed that up with Melodious Maibock and ordered the CBG burger with fries. I didn't have lunch so I dove right in and forgot to snap a photo. It was a very good smash burger. It was cooked well and I really liked the combination of pickled onion and caramelized onion. I didn't see it until later but you can add bacon. As much as I loved this burger, bacon would totally take it up a notch! I started chatting with the bartender about their different beers and decided to have the Super Melodious Jalapeño Maibock with the burger. It's soooo different, but in a good way. It paired so well with the burger. You get green bell pepper on the nose and a hint of it on the palate. When you swallow you get a little heat at the back of the throat. It was so good! Great bar. Great food. Great beer. Go check them out!

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