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    Pollyanna Brewing - Roselle

    4.3 (92 reviews)
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    Giovanni D.

    Nestled in the heart of Roselle, Illinois, Pollyana Brewing And Distilling is a gem I've been chasing for years - and trust me, it's worth the pursuit! This isn't just a brewery; it's an EXPERIENCE. Think sprawling indoor spaces that scream cozy vibes, paired with STUNNING outdoor seating areas that'll make you wanna grab a Pils and linger like a local. Now, let's talk liquid gold . Their 'Lite Thinking' is a game-changer - it's like sipping on summer breezes with every sip. And don't even get me started on their Pils; it's crisp AF and hits like a refreshing thunderbolt . Hunger pangs? They've got you covered with snacks that pack a punch - I'm OBSESSED with their stuffed pretzels, especially the Jalapeño + Pepper Jack combo . It's like a flavor party in your mouth! Plus, BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) policy means you can curate your perfect pairing - pizza night? Italian feast? Sky's the limit . PARKING PRO TIP : Street parking's your best bud here - they've got limited spots onsite, but the streets are generous. What truly sets Pollyana apart is the VIBE . It's huge, it's welcoming, and it's got that effortlessly cool factor brewed right into its DNA.

    Outdoor patio and part of the inside
    Alexandra A.

    Patio szn is here and Pollyanna does it well! This brewery is a casual spot and is a great place to kick back and enjoy time with your peeps. Pollyanna offers beers AND cocktails. There are couple of app options and typically have a food truck on site as well. PLUS! Their concept is BYOF so feel free to bring whatevz you plan to munch on while here. Tip - be sure to check out their monthly calendar since they do plan events/activities. I was here for Wednesday trivia night with a group of 7 and we had a blast. Service was good - we didn't wait for an extended period of time to order and receive drinks. We sat on the outdoor patio and made sure to stay close to the inside area so we could hear the announcer for trivia. There weren't speakers on the patio so it got challenging to hear at times. They did have a screen with the questions/answers which was very helpful. Beer drinkers, cocktail drinkers, seltzer drinkers, non alcoholic drinkers - there is something here for everyone!

    Lite Thinking & Vodka Sprite
    Miranda L.

    2024 Patio Season is here! My partner and I came out to Pollyanna Roselle on a sunny, warm Saturday for a drink on the patio. He tried both the Lite Thinking and White Pear/Guava Seltzer. Neither of us had tried the seltzer before and loved it; the perfect easy summer drink! I also got a classic vodka sprite. It was very busy but staff kept up with the demand gracefully. The patio has a mix of shaded and sun exposed seating, is dog/family friendly, and has string lights for the evening. They do partnered food trucks on certain days but otherwise is bring your own food. We also love that they have board games to grab and play! By far one of our favorite warm weather hang outs.

    Non Alcoholic Go Brewing Suspended in a Sunbeam Pilsner
    Michelle A.

    It's hard to review a Brewery when you don't drink alcohol. I was the designated driver. We ate our pizza here. This place reminded me of a daycare center. Why bring your kids to a Brewery? I ordered a non alcoholic pils and it tasted better than O'douls. Super noisy outside, couldn't wait to move inside and leave. The meta train is across the road.

    Scott S.

    Pollyanna is my favorite microbrewery. All of their beers, of which they have quite a variety of styles, are superb. Recently they had a festival over the weekend and we had the best time. Great bands, great beers and a good selection of food trucks kept us entertained and well-fed throughout the afternoon into the evening. They had shut down the street in front of their location to hold the festival and yet we still took some time to spend in their stylish beer garden in back. Pollyanna had multiple serving locations outside to compliment their main serving area inside of their pour house. This allowed them to quickly serve the huge crowd with very little wait time to get a beverage. They don't serve food but have plenty of local eateries that will deliver food to you while you are there. The servers are always fun, nice, and quick. Our favorite beers are Lexical Gap, a terrific west coast IPA, Eleanor, a nutty well-balanced porter, Roselle Red, a very smooth Vienna lager. I also tried and very much enjoyed their raspberry wheat ale called Summerly. If you are looking for great quality beer in a chill environment, please give them a try.

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    Mark D.

    Very nice taproom! Beyond the beer selection Pollyanna also has craft cocktails made with their distilled spirits and a small food menu. While there on a cold Saturday afternoon there was a hot dog vendor and live music. Sitting at the bar the service was top notch. We got the Roselle Red and the west coast IPA Lexical Gap. Got one of the big Bavarian pretzels too. Pollyanna has a nice vibe, spacious patio and outdoor games. Five stars.

    Nerd Is The Word!
    Michael W.

    Great spot! We brought in food and had some great beer. Our server (Rosario) was awesome, she bought us some samples and it led me to my beer of choice that night, Nerd Is The Word (flavors of cherry and strawberry in a sour beer). I prefer breweries that focus on great beer and let you choose your food. We went to Pollyanna in the Fall (St Charles) and LOVED their Fruhoff. This location was also great and we wish we lived closer. I really appreciate the variety of beers they had; most places had tons of IPAs, which I love, but their variety was really nice. I ended my night with an awesome barrel aged stout (sweet, full of barrel aged goodness, and bitter). I got the end of the keg, which was a gift from the bartender. We are more likely to go back to St Charles but this was amazing.

    Euniishh L.

    Great place for some drinks with friends. They have a heated tent and seats outside as well with a fire pit. You can definitely smell the firewood. The waitresses were very nice and were quick to put our beer orders into the bar from their ipads. They had a live singer there performing when I was there so that was pretty nice. This place is also dog friendly. Saw a few table with dogs and thought that was nice. Didn't get a chance to order food here but will definitely come back to check out there food.

    Brown Ale
    Christina W.

    Our second Pollyanna Brewery (out of three) visit. Still need to visit their original location in Lamont. Nice location next to the Railroad tracks in Roselle. Love that you can bring your own food. We brought our Smashburger meal and enjoyed some beers to wash it all down. Tonight I tried their brown ale which is different from other brown ales I've had, but still very good. Then I had a small version of the Lechery (light fruited beer with a smooth taste). Rosario was our waitress and she helped us choose some good flavors tonight. Thanks! We love when we can try before we buy. Park across the street and walk in the entrance. There are two seating areas. We chose the one on the right because there was live singing tonight. I'm not a fan of loud music. Seat yourself and an employee will come by and give you a menu, or you can use your phone and get the virtual menu. They bring the beer to you. How nice!

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    Nothing but positive things to say about this location. Great drinks, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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    Our favorite beers are Lexical Gap, a terrific west coast IPA, Eleanor, a nutty well-balanced porter, Roselle Red, a very smooth Vienna lager.

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    Wolfden Brewing Company - Front Porch Seating

    Wolfden Brewing Company

    4.4(137 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    A small brewery in a haunted place that is giving me a total home vibe you so know I'm all for it!…read more Right here was where it was at from the start as this was a was a kinda spontaneous adventure here and I must say I'm happy we came as they have one of the best sours I've had in their BOUJIE FRÜT as it was rich in berry taste as well as a bit tart definitely a really good beer along with the others in our flight we just enjoyed them on their very mellow patio! A good brewery will always have yummy food too and right here I must say they totally are doing that with their burgers if then we went with the bacon and guacamole burger and it was just what it should be cooker perfect and full of flavor with each bite of our burger goodness. The bartenders here were friendly and fast to serve everyone on a busy night which I can tell this place gets busy on the weekends as we were here early on a Friday and it was already getting packed. Overall this is a great local brewery with good food and beers it's the type of place I would frequent if I lived in the area!

    I had a very uncomfortable experience here. The owner actually yelled at me because she thought I…read morewas being loud, which I genuinely wasn't. Instead of calmly addressing the situation or speaking respectfully, she raised her voice and embarrassed me in front of others. I felt singled out and discriminated against, which made the whole experience upsetting and unwelcome. No customer should be treated that way. I won't be returning.

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    More Brewing - Dark Origin!

    More Brewing

    3.8(159 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    First time to this location, but I have been to their 2 other locations. Service was friendly…read morebehind the bar. As I came in the winter, the rooftop patio was not yet open. They brew their beer at the main Huntley location. This location was smaller, but still had excellent vibes. I enjoyed both of the small pour beers that I tried. Inside was clean. Staff very friendly.

    It been awhile since I reviewed MORE. The food menu is still kinda small but it also still very…read moregood. The service is very good but slow. We waited a long time to get our appetizer, but it was worth it. Since the Italian beef egg rolls were new since we had been there last we tried them. We have had them a few different places and these were the best, not greasy at all, large pieces of meat, and great flavor. A great start! I wanted to try something I don't think I had had before so I got the Nashville Hot Chicken and my wife got one of her favorites the MBC wrap. The Nashville Hot chicken may have been the best version outside of Memphis I have had. Good heat not crazy, I'm sure a bit mild for some. Great crunch, and very impressive looking with good slaw. I love slaw in sandwiches... very underrated. The thick briny pickles also really compliment the sandwich. I'm not one usually for wraps but the MBC wrap is again impressive and huge. Lots of chicken. cheese, bacon and avocado. Heat food, and great beer. I love their sours.

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    Church Street Brewing Company - Wonderful decorations.

    Church Street Brewing Company

    4.5(164 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Happy New Year 2026! My first review of this year. Cheers!…read more Church Street is a spacious, but intimate feeling brewery with a relaxed vibe, tucked away in an Industrial area of Itasca. The on-site parking lot is quite small, but other business lots and street parking is available nearby, especially during events. I tried a sample of their light pilsner and purchased a 12 ounce prickly pear sour. It had a unique flavor to it and wasn't too tart or sour, as I find some to be. I would like to return and try the cranberry sour and German, dry pilsner. Perhaps after "Dry January!" (Hello Mocktails). I did not order any food but I do plan to return and would like to try some of their menu items. I enjoyed sitting at the bar with others and our server was delightful. I have also had their wheat beers which are tasty. Inside the brewery there is a cozy feel and the singing cook in the kitchen was fun to listen to, as he had a nice voice. Check out their fun fan merch for sale too. Happy "Brew Year" all!

    I have been here a handful of times. I could have sworn I have written a review, but here we are!…read more Located in an industrial area, they have a decent amount of parking. Since my earlier visits to this establishment, they now have food available for purchase. (I didn't try, but decent size menu). I also remember they having a heavy lager and ipa selection. (Ipas are great!). Now, they also offer a handful of sours too! I find it funny they call their hard seltzers holy water. They also offer hard lemonade and hard ice tea. Props for the variety! Friendly service, check em out!

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    Church Street Brewing Company - The blackberry lemon is on the left. I don't recall the one on the right. That blackberry lemon sour is A++

    The blackberry lemon is on the left. I don't recall the one on the right. That blackberry lemon sour is A++

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    Fox & Turtle

    Fox & Turtle

    4.1(263 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    I have never heard of Fox & Turtle before, but looking at the NW Chicago Restaurant week, it looked…read moredelicious to try. I was treating my parents for my dad's birthday month (My daughter has a lot of activities, lol) and the menu appeared to have something for everyone. The 22 minute drive to Itasca was so worth it! The restaurant, which is open to the public, is on the same property as the Itasca Country Club, which is not open to the public. You go down the stairs, through the developing pizza bar, and to the restaurant. The restaurant space itself is cozy, with beautiful, natural lighting, and lots of seating options. We were asked booth or table and seated right by the picture window with beautiful views of their ice rinks and golf course. The food was above and beyond my expectations! Between the 5 people at the table, I sampled the French Onion soup, Sweet & Spicy Brussels, Bacon Smash Burger, Pot Roast Grilled Cheese, Sweet Tees (Donut Holes), Peanut Butter Smore-o, and Verde Dulce. The soup was not salty as I find some iterations, the brussels had complex flavors with hot honey, bacon, candied pistachios, and crumbled feta. The pot roast grilled cheese was very flavorful, but my boyfriend did state he wished the sandwich had more meat in it. The Sweet Tees donut holes were cooked to perfection without being oily and the jam accompaniment was a perfect texture and level of sweet. The Peanut Butter Smore-o was creamy and decadent with its perfectly ratioed layers of ganache, peanut butter mousse, Oreos, and whipped cream. The Verde Dulce, though, was the delicious classic olive oil cake with pistachio gelato & that throwback of candied pistachios from my appetizer. Even better than the food, our server, Kara, was one of the sweetest, most attentive human beings! She answered all of our questions, refilled our fountain drink and iced tea glasses when they were at 75% without prompting, made sure my dad felt celebrated with a candle, etc. Her teammate who was in charge of clearing our table was also prompt and I appreciate her asking what plates she could take. Overall, it was a beautiful late morning/early afternoon with delicious food and impeccable service. 10/10 recommend!!!

    Such a great time! Curling and Dinner success…read more.. Went on a double date. We made reservations. Such a great time. They have these "kids" working the ice. I say kids but they were sweet young men. They give you instructions and off you go. Those stones are heavier than I thought they would be. It took a lot and I have the upper body strength of a kitten so... I was struggling. Eventually I got the hang of it. OR maybe the ice got slicker and my stone went further. I think that's actually what happened. Lol! They do allow you to take drinks and appetizers out to the ice. There are warming posts and they were used. Cuz I was cold. Dinner was fabulous. Service was good and just yeah. A great time was had. I ordered the Thai Chili Salmon. So delicious. My husband ordered the Blackened Cajun Chicken Pasta. It was so cheesy but he really liked it. Our friends ordered the Jambalaya and Grilled Salmon. They also ordered dessert to go. A great time was had. Totally worth the drive. I cannot wait to go back. There is a lot for parking.

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    Fox & Turtle - Sweet Tees (like donut holes) with chocolate and berry dipping sauces.

    Sweet Tees (like donut holes) with chocolate and berry dipping sauces.

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    Granite City Food & Brewery

    3.4(789 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    We enjoy grabbing a seat at the bar for appetizers and actives a meal…read more Love the shrimp !! Has the nacho tray, and Brussel sprouts as well, wings are awesome. Good atmosphere !

    I generally find that a chain restaurant due to management has different service...and this one…read moreproved my observations. Although friendly greeting and being seated immediately, that went well. Where this train started going off the rails was when the waiter returned with our beverages it was obvious he had been somewhere eating because he had remnants of food on his mouth and was "smacking" his lips. We had to repeat request for things. Now, he was pleasant however not professional. Where we were seated there was trash (food and a straw) on the floor between the tables and no one even attempted to clean the floors around us. (Although I personally don't like sweeping around the table while eating because dirt and debris flys around when people use the brooms). For everything we ordered it was a bit salty in areas as if not distributed well. On one side of the dish it was extremely salty and the other side needed a touch of salt. Then when mixed the whole dish was almost too salty. Although we were told we had gotten there right after brunch there were very few customers, however even 30minutes in we still had not received our main courses. Disappointed is an understatement. Oh, and even after asking for the check took quite long. Suggestion to management at this location... Do better.

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    Chicken Tenders Appetizer French Fries

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    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - Mushroom & goat cheese flat bread

    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar

    4.7(158 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    My husband and I are moving to Bartlett and have been looking at the many offerings the area has to…read moreoffer since starting our build. Le P'tit was the first to pop up on my feed and immediately caught my attention due to its unique menu, historic building, and secluded outdoor oasis for the fair weather seasons. When asked where I wanted to have dinner on my birthday, the answer was easy, L'ptit! We were greeted by the Chef Chopra outside, who welcomed us and asked us to choose the seat that suited us best in or outdoors. We chose a seat outside as it seemed most guests were enjoying the nice weather in the garden. Chef Chopra introduced himself and explained the complimentary montadito, and presented the current specials. We loved that he took time to ask what brought us in, and when we said that we were building a new home in Bartlett only minutes away, he shared that although he has been all over the world he always misses good old Bartlett, IL. This is the kind of connection and service you won't find at franchise restaurants! We enjoyed cocktails, myself a dirty tini with bleu cheese stuffed olives, and my husband the traditional old fashioned and the P'tit old fashioned - both of which he enjoyed. We ordered the hummus for an appetizer - my husband never orders humus. Not a drop was left. It was so flavorful, and since I am intolerant to gluten we loved that it was served with cucumber "chips". We will definitely order this again! Our entrees were both specials - mine the steak and shrimp tower and my husband's the Birria. We could t decide whose was better. The shrimp and steak were so flavorful and beautifully cooked, and the beef and consommé of my husband's was out of this world. My takeaways from Le P'tit: We will be there - regularly, before we move into our home, and after! Have a cocktail, they are fabulous. Talk to Chef Chopra any chance you get. He has seen the world and loves to see his guests enjoying his menu and the atmosphere of his establishment. This is what supporting local is about! Enjoy your time at Le P'tit. Savor. Take a moment to slow down, disconnect from the outside and connect with the ones around you and enjoy the wonderfully and thoughtfully prepared dishes on the menu. We can't wait to be back!

    Cute little place with amazing small plates at a great price too!…read moreService was really good as well! They were attentive but not over bearing which was very nice! Great prices as well since we had maybe 4 plates that we shared along with a bottle of wine and the bill was under $100 which is hard to do nowadays!

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    The Side of restaurant

    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - Grilled octopus, yum!

    Grilled octopus, yum!

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