Small dark old style German restaurant with a menu sure to satisfy any craving. My Osso Buco was…read moreexcellent. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife had the veal schnitzel, I thought it was a little tough and it could have been hotter, it also came with mashed potatoes and green beans. We sat at the bar which was empty except some slobs dropping F-bombs every other word! Service was good but if that was my bar and there were ladies present I would have told them to stop, plus the two bartenders were ladies. Great beer selection and giant steins.

Opens at 4 pm. On street parking. This is a cozy German pub and restaurant with good chicken, veal,…read moreor pork schnitzel. Their red cabbage is excellent. They have a large selection of German beers and apps too. Service was very good and the prices are reasonable.

Went there right when they opened on a Friday at 11am. Excellent barrel aged "birthday" beer (I…read moredon't remember the and of it). Also, the collab hefeweiss was great. Bonus points for being dog friendly. For those giving a bad review because it was so blue inside, or the area of the business was too industrial or suburban for your liking, or because they refused to serve you because you didn't show ID proving your age (regardless of your apparent age), your reasons for bad reviews are crazy.

It wasn't that great. It's suburban, and in a weird corporate office park type location. No foot…read moretraffic. The interior is VERY blue. I get that's their branding, but OMG. Very blue. Quite loud, several TVs. The beer is pretty good, but not worth returning.

I love Lucky Monk. My friend and I have come here a few times for Happy Hour because they have…read moregreat Happy Hour food deals, which I appreciate a lot as someone who doesn't drink much. The deal is half off apps, but if you enjoy an adult beverage, the house-brewed drafts are also half off. M-Th 3-6pm, dine-in only. At least that's what it is right now. I feel like it changes, so maybe call beforehand to confirm. I only got pics of the nachos this time, which really doesn't do it full justice because they're bigger than they look in the photo. Food is always good and consistent, there's nothing really to complain about regarding service or prices, and parking has always been really easy, though that could be because we typically go on Tuesdays. I imagine weekends could be a little bit busier, but the place is pretty big, so even if you have to wait, I don't think that you'd be waiting that long. The vibe is also casual and low-key.

I get together with old friends once a month at various restaurants. On this visit, there was just…read morethree of us. I chose this place for this month's lunch. I had been here with my daughter about 12 years ago and remembered enjoying it then. We all had burgers and craft beer. My friends went with the Mad Max (burger of the month) and I went with a peppercorn and blue cheese burger. It was thumbs up for all of us on the burgers as well as the beer, which was unique and delicious. I took no pictures that day and just enjoyed the outing with friends, but I was especially impressed with the taste of my burger. I abstained from adding any of my usual condiments, and decided to try it as is, with just their sauce. Best decision ever! The sauce was amazing and the burger was cooked a perfect medium. Like many restaurants, Luck Monk offers their regular menu, plus flyers on their specials, including beers and cocktails. Four days later, I went right back there again on my own, to formally review it with photos. I had to go with that same peppercorn burger, because it was just so good, and to make sure the first time was a fluke. It wasn't. I tried out their chili as well, which was also good. This chef knows what he is doing. This stand alone restaurant is easy to get to, and has ample parking. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and looks high end, though I found the pricing to be reasonable. It would be a great spot to take clients for a business lunch. It's elegant looking , but unpretentious. The hostess and servers are wonderful. I highly recommend the Lucky Monk!

Update 2026 - Oktoberfest at Schnitzel Platz…read more It's official. Celebrating Oktoberfest at Schnitzel Platz has become a tradition for us. Live music, dancing, interactive fun, flowing beer, and hearty German food, honestly, who argues with that combination? The place transforms into one big cheerful party where strangers toast like old friends and nobody leaves quietly. This year was extra special because it was my sister's, from Buenos Aires, first time experiencing the festivities , and she absolutely loved it. She left with a full belly and a few loud, happy memories that will probably resurface every time she hears an accordion. Service is always upbeat and fun, keeping pace with the festivities. The food is heavy in the best possible way, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're raising a stein. Prost to traditions worth repeating.

We came on a Saturday night and it was my 1st time dining at Schnitzel Platz and I don't have a lot…read moreof experience dining at German restaurants. Our server was very attentive and was able to answer all our questions we had about the menu. She definitely helped us decide on what to order. The menu is extensive with so many different kinds of Schnitzel to choose from along with a variety of entrees like pork shank and pork chops. We first started with the sauerkraut balls as an appetizer. These deep fried sauerkraut and smoked ham balls were served with a honey mustard like dipping sauce. Absolutely a must try. We also ordered a half order of the German potatoes pancakes and they were the best I've ever had. So light and crispy and we ordered a side of sour cream and apple sauce to complement the pancakes for extra up charge. For our entrees I went with the pork chop zingara. It was a healthy portion of breaded chops topped with mushrooms and tomatoes with ham. We chose the green beans and bread gravy as the sides. Absolutely delicious and plenty to take home as well. The also ordered the Deutsche Haus Platter - Breaded pork schnitzel, frikadelle (German chopped steak), assorted sausages. Served with home fries, red cabbage, and sauerkraut. You can substitute the sides if you want but kept our order as is and so glad we did. The home fries were really good. The entree was a great way to try a little of everything so I know exactly what I'll want to try the next time I come which I home will be in the near future. All the entrees come with soup or salad. We got the soups : the goulash and liver dumpling soup. The goulash had a kick from the paprika but it was very hearty. I am not a fan of liver but it was good too and the broth was rich. Schnitzel Platz offers great hearty and comfort German food with a very fun atmosphere filled with live music. Nice selection of German beers on tap too. The service was also great.

Exceptional service for a spot that's too busy!!! Line around the upper level but they still smile…read moreand greet you warmly. I got my birthday cinnamon sugar pretzel and bought a cup of pretzel nuggets for my son. Exquisite taste. So soft and delicious. We try to come every other weekend and can't leave without our pretzel nuggets.

This is a small Auntie Annie's right next to Sephora in Woodfield Mall. It's a little bit hidden,…read morebut you can find it because there's always a line for it. The line does move quickly, as they had 4 people working in assembly line fashion to ensure there were warm pretzels ready and served quickly. The cashier was knowledgeable and was able to quickly take my order, scan my award codes, and I'd say even though we were 4th in line, we were waiting less than 10 minutes. Our pretzel nuggets were as expected, tasty and warm. So when walking through this area, we'll definitely be stopping here again!

Came for the beer, stayed for the girl with Taylor Swift bangs handing out compliments…read more Cozy bar, nice staff, great drink menu (mocktails included) and lots of history! We will be back.

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!

Church Street is fantastic!! We had a retirement party there and it was wonderful. The food was all…read morevery good. We had sliders, pasta salad, charcuterie board, chicken sandwiches, and pizza. For dessert we had brownies and cookies (so good they were gone in minutes!!). We had a server (Dottie) assign just for our party who took great care of us. Highly recommend!!

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!