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    Willow Rock Brewing Company

    4.2 (9 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bailey K.

    My friend and I visited the new Willow Rock location in Cicero, and boy was it busy on a Wednesday evening! There was a huge birthday party, the lot was full of cars, but we went in! The entrance is kind of awkward because you walk into this big building that feels like an office building and there's a lady to the right that greeted us and told us that the bar is all the way in the back and the food is in between there and here. That I thought felt very weird and disjointed. But we grabbed a menu on the way through and sat at the bar. It was very air conditioned and I really appreciated that. You couldn't hear the large party from the bar Even though the entrance to the greenhouse was open and right behind us. They had a 1911 cider that I liked, the mango pineapple one, so I was excited to get that. They also have a large variety of their own beers on tap. But what we came for was the food! The menu has a variety of options for shareables, delicious looking sandwiches and pizzas that I saw the cooks in the back making the dough themselves. My friend and I ordered three of the shareables to try a collection of things. And we were not let down. You can order the food at the bar, but they take your phone number and your texted when the food is ready to go pick it up at the window that we had walked past earlier. That was really bizarre, honestly. Despite the huge party going on, we got our food nearly instantly. We ordered the charcuterie, the ahi tuna, and the pork belly bites (those took a little longer to come out). All the items that we got came on paper plates and paper containers in general. We thought that was kind of interesting of a choice for as classy as the food appeared to be considering. The pork belly bites stole the show for sure. They were so good I couldn't stop eating them. My friend loves the ahi tuna, it had a lot of flavor in the noodles were very flavorful. Our batch was too saucy and almost leaks through the paper plate but it was tasty. Charcuterie was fun, it had pita chips which I love, and came with some sort of jam and mustard which complemented the meats and cheeses very well. It was an assortment of cheeses and not just the typical cheddar and pepper jack. There was some nuance to the flavorings. And who puts mortadella on a paper plate? Well, Willow Rock does. And it was delicious. The greenhouse is beautiful and there is a huge patio outside that appeared to be dog friendly. Overall, the experience was great. The awkward ordering kind of makes me not put a five star, but they did just open so I am sure that things will get smoother. I will be back! I hope they keep ciders on the menu.

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    The food, the beer, and the service were awesome. Not sure why this place isn't busier, but I highly recommend!

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    Friday evening visit around 7pm. Restaurant was mostly empty. It was a nice evening and we sat on…read morethe back patio. Only one other group outside. Nice tall fence to hide view of neighboring houses. Table and chairs were not very comfortable. A little more attention to landscaping and maybe some market lights would really improve the ambiance. Fun specialty drink menu. We had the blue jay and the pecking order. They were both good and well balanced. Ordered the filet tips with mushrooms and spinach as well as the chicken, sausage and cherry peppers. Broth in the chicken dish was too good to leave in the bowl so had to order a side of focaccia to soak it up. It would have been nice to include the bread with the dish. Not a huge portion, but enough and nothing left on the plate. Bowls looked big but not very deep so not as much as it seems in photos. Filet tips were also quite good with mushrooms and spinach Alfredo. Some of that went home in a box. Ended up spending $100 for 2 drinks and 2 dinners - no appetizers, salads or desserts. Staff was friendly and attentive. We will go back.

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    My plans for Mother's Day fell through on the Friday before Mother's Day. I called The Farm House…read morethat morning and was able to get reservations for four on Sunday morning at 9am. When my family entered the restaurant, we immediately like the rustic country decor. We were immediately greeted by a woman who confirmed our reservations and showed us to our table. The restaurant was quickly filling up and it took a few moments for a server to come to our table. After about 15-20 minutes it seemed like the staff got it going and food was coming out to tables and customers that ordered the Mother's Day brunch were getting their food quickly. My kids ordered the chocolate chip pancakes. One with game and one with sausage. My daughter is very picky with her pancakes and ate them all. I had the brunch. I had eggs Benedict, spinach omelette, ham and cheese omelette, bacon, fresh fruit, and two croissants. The food was delicious and fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to stopping by again.

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    It was my first time here, we came to see my husband's cousin play out. It's a cute and fun place,…read morethere's plenty of outdoor seating and they have patio heaters so you can still enjoy without freezing your butt off lol. Also a tent section. The inside was cozy and decent amount of seating. I saw a few people playing card/board games, it seems like a great place to come and wind down. I'm not a huge beer drinker but wanted to try what they offered here. I opted for the flight and you can select from beer and cider(4/$12). They were great, I opted for two of theirs they brew and two guests brewery they showcase. I enjoyed all, I tend to lean towards fruit base beers lol. The price and size of samples were plenty for me. They don't have a kitchen but we came when Cousin's Maine Lobster truck was there. My husband ordered some Shrimp Tacos and Tots. It looks like they have food trucks available when possible. Overall we'll definitely come back and recommend it friends.

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