Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square

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I wish I could've hung out here longer, but all my plans got messed up this trip.  Suffice to say I really enjoyed the only two beers I had.  The Two Tales and Sindhu were both deadly.  I had no problems crushing them in the 20-30min I was there.  I hope they're still available on my next visit.  They have an extensive beer and tap list.  Some were only available in cans, I'm mildly curious in this pickle beer I saw others ordering.  As I was basically in there to pregame for a concert, I didn't really hangout or read.  It's a fairly generic large concrete, wood, metal brewery.  Although I had to ask about their giant air plants (they're fake, the originals all died loI).  They also have a large outdoor patio I would've used if not for that dust storm?!  They have food too.

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Unique selection of beer and nice taproom, they also serve coffee! QR code/bar service style brewery. My favorite was the green mountain hazy and Copenhagen fruited pale ale. Next time I want to try their hard kombucha… They also have cocktails, to-go beer, and a handful of appetizers and entrees to choose from.

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Great brewery with some great food options. This place is set up like a living room, and office. It’s nice to relax, come here have a beer, coffee, tea, pastry, or even lunch. We came here on a Sunday afternoon for a beer and sandwich, they do allow kids, and over the place was ½ full. It was quiet.

I got an IPA, the frozen coyote, it was great. I also got the roasted red pepper hummus sandwich. It was good, I would have preferred it in a wrap but it comes on a ciabatta. My partner got a turkey sweet potato sandwich. We also got a bowl of chips, there were so many in the bowl.

Great place to go to!

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This is one of my favorite places to get beer in the city. With multiple different breweries, the options are nearly limitless. I tried a flight of a bunch of new beers I haven’t tried and also got a pretzel. The beer was delicious and the pretzel was super soft and included some fun dipping sauces! Parking is usually easy down the side streets.

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Went in on NYD for a drink with friends, has a really good selection of beers and the food looked good too. We ordered the large pretzel and it was awesome. Comes with a honey mustard, beer cheese and general mustard, great size to share. We had a good selection of beers but the Pickle Beer, if you like pickles is amazing! Great cozy spot for a drink and snack.

Open Outcry Brewing Company

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The new food menu is absolutely amazing!  My husband and I had the chicken sliders with hot honey and Mac and cheese, the burger with battered fried and the winter salad.  Then we came back on Sunday for more!  The white pizza is killer and even is amazing reheated the next day!!!  How’d he make that crust so perfect!  All soooooo tasty!  The chicken sliders were a miracle on a plate.  I could eat them everyday.  The salad is the best salad I have ever had and the burger was beyond delicious.  The hazy IPA is so refreshing and makes me happy!  These were the best meals I have in months!

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I only dropped by to have a quick drink, but I found Open Outcry quite pleasant.  It seemed like a busy, popular place, but the staff was still friendly and careful with my order.  I had their Open Interest IPA, and it was a very nice New England style IPA.  I was quite happy with it, but seeing the food other people had made me want to stop by again to give their food menu a try.  It’s definitely a good place to try, and I was happy with my experience.

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I was in the neighborhood and saw this spot and decided to check them out. I enjoyed the wood fire veggie 🍕 pizza, the service was decent. A little too hot to sit on the rooftop.

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Enjoyable atmosphere, love that you can see the inner workings of the on-site brewery facilities behind the bar area... adds an industrial but intimate feel to the space.

Taking a couple flights of steps to the outdoor patio is another delight and value add to the place.  The aesthetic gives rooftop garden and helps to diminish some of the cityscape.

The food is good, service is pleasant and knowledgeable even though I did not get the opportunity to try any of the local brew on the menu on this visit (something to look forward to come back and experience).

*6/2025 update* They have a newer, pared down menu for the summer, but looks like they have overhauled their menu from my last visit. New items and all my favorites are gone. Tried the Australio IPA and a vegan "pepperoni" pizza. They had a Strawberry shortcake ice cream cake that was quite tasty as well. Still worth a visit, especially if you are a brewmaster or beer lover (which I'm not, but every once in a while I'll try one).

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Open Outcry Brewery is a fantastic local brewery.  OOB just won the best burger on Western and it was no fluke.  The burger is amazing.  Also has fantastic pizzas and randomly throws in specialty pizzas like their macaroni and cheese pizza.  A wide range of freshly brewed beers are amazing.  Staff is professional and courteous.  Environment is friendly and casual and features a rooftop area that is perfect on summer evenings.

Navigator Taproom

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Fantastic beer selection! Followed by a wonderful staff! This place just doesn’t get any better. Whether you’re looking for an easy hang or you want to make the night a bang! It’s a really wonderful place to hang out! We are a little biased because we are some of the regulars. But we wouldn’t come regularly if we didn’t love it!
I’ll also add that this is a great place to host an event! The staff really takes care of a lot of the hosting jitters and the location is ideal for people who need parking and people needing public transportation !

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Navigator Taproom

After being away for a while, I finally made it back to Navigator Taproom. The vibe is still good, but a few things have changed—some upgrades, a couple of misses, and one quiet goodbye to a beloved couch.

Pros
Opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, which makes it a great stop on the way home.
Excellent drink variety—sours, IPAs, lagers, wine, and even cocktails.
Self-serve taps let you pour what you want and keep your tab under control.
Lots of seating options: indoor, outdoor, big tables, small tables, and soft window benches.
-Good place to work, grade papers, knit, play board games or chat and talk.
Friendly and helpful staff who actually seem happy you’re there.
Paper Plane Pizza now runs a kitchen—ordering is all online. They only use to have chips or BY OF before
Daily happy hour and fun extras like trivia nights and a board game shelf.
Non-alcoholic drink options that go beyond just soda.
-not crowded usually until after 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.

Cons
The comfy back couch and coffee table? Gone. Still mourning.  Seating now is mostly gorgeous wooden tables with metal seats or stools.
No Apple Pay or Google Pay—you’ll need an actual card to start a tab.
-BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) is no longer a thing. This may going out a little bit more reasonable, since I could spend all my money on beer and bring it in food. But no more
No snack foods like chips or popcorn or even pizza by the slice.
- If you’re just in for a quick beer, your food options start at $10 (garlic bread) or $15 (sandwich).  The food looked amazing and tasty, but I didn't want to commit  because I still had to go home and make dinner for the family.

Bottom Line
Navigator’s still a SOLID PLACE to grab a drink, hang out, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. Just know it’s evolved a bit—more streamlined, slightly less cozy, —but still   VERY WORTH THE VISIT.  I will be coming back for drinks, events, and hanging out.

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I’ve been coming Nav Tap since it opened, and it continues to be my favorite self pour taproom! It’s also an amazing space for parties and get togethers, no more messy bill splitting. Fantastic staff and owners. Love!

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Self-pour is great. Awesome for people like me who enjoy time alone. Multiple TVs for entertainment, or just people-watch. Some street parking available for a cost, otherwise residential if you're willing to walk. Great pizza, and quick.

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Since it’s opening, Navigator has been my go-to for re-connecting with friends and tasting unique craft beers. The vibes are great! The people who work here are friendly and happy to ensure your party is having a good time. They have some cool events throughout the year and we love all of the board games they have available too. It’s a one-of-kind spot at a great location. 10/10 recommend.

Crust Tap Room

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Great salad (random)!  The pizza was awesome I liked the thin crust better and got to try the pepperoni which was the best pizza I’ve had in the last year, and the fig pizza which isn’t typical for me but I actually really loved it.

This will be a nice place to watch sports, tons of TVs, darts, great beer list.  I’ll be back again very soon.  :)

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I loved my experience at Crust Tap Room. The food was excellent!

This is a great addition to the neighborhood and can’t wait to go back for more!

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The former Leader Bar is now Crust Brewing. They offer significant portions while maintaining excellent quality, a fun, sporty ambiance, and, most importantly, outstanding service. It’s quickly becoming one of our favorite spots in the area. They also have great beers!

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Went to the Crust Tap Room on Irving Park, a very new establishment serving fun bar food with some unique twists.  We tried the Poke Nachos which were delicious, and such a unique take on standard nachos.  Served with wonton chips instead of tortilla chips, and a spicy sauce instead of cheese.  More than enough meat to make these nachos special!  Next it was the 312 Empanadas, beef and giardinara stuffed with a light au juice dipping sauce.  Not the most flavorful option and perhaps a bit too bland to add much to a classic empanadas.  Lastly it was The Fig Is In pizza, which comes with prosciutto, spinach, and mushrooms with a light white sauce with a fig sweet flavoring.  It was a well done Crust of the pizza to fit the establishments name, and the pizza had a nice savory/ sweet flavor to knock the white sauce take out of the park, my biggest gripe is the uneven minimal amount of prosciutto.  Overall a nice atmosphere, extremely proficient, tentative staff, a nice take on bar food in a fairly underserved area!  Check it out!

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Had their Crust Signature deep pizza and Pac Standard beer and both didn’t disappoint. Pizza was delicious and beer was flavorful and refreshing. We also had The Romano salad, which was really good, but the pizza crack wasn’t good or needed. Definitely recommend and will be back! They also have good seating options for larger groups

Village Tap

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This is one of the places I have to eat at every time I come to chicago. The breakfast burrito is literally everything. I would surround my entire life around this one meal because it is so delicious. Also every single person I've spoken to who works at this establishment has been nothing but the sweetest people ever

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Hard to fault. Nice dive-y tavern, good food, staff were helpful and responsive. I got a Caesar wrap, it was too big to eat and tasted excellent. The Diet Coke was cold and refreshing. I hate giving 5 across the board because it feels uncritical, but here we are. You’ve seen it, I’ve seen it. Hopefully not too many others see it.

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I went here in a Friday night around 5:30. It was not too crowded, me and my family if 3 were able to sit on the heated patio. Great beer menu, kid friendly, french fries are hand cut style unclear if they are freshly cut, and the ambiance gives neighborhood dive with strollers. Take that how you would like, I was a fan as a person with a child. I had to come here because I am a CCSW (Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap) aficionado and people brag about it. I was not unimpressed but also was not overly impressed, it’s a good sandwich. It didn’t have croutons, hardly any parm cheese, and the Caesar dressing was sweet. It was romaine lettuce, chicken was good, but the sweetness of the dressing was a turn off. Overall a 6/10 for the CCSW. They also have a set of hot sauces, most of them were empty but the thought was there. Definitely somewhere to try. They have a big pretzel that comes with pimento cheese which also didn’t hit, but it was good. Def good for families.

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The village tap crew was amazing for my fiancé bridal shower, I can’t thank them enough for accommodating our needs for the special occasion.
Special thanks to Jeff, Edgar, Dom and the kitchen staff was amazing without food needs.
Once again Thank You Village tap for an amazing time !

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Such a fun spot with good drinks and great food! There is plenty of seating in the beer garden in the back, inside, and quite a few tables out front as well. The service was speedy and friendly. Such a gem!

Uptown Taproom

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It is such a cute and cozy bar with amazing drinks! I usually come here just for drinks, but this time, I decided to try dinner—and it did not disappoint.

We started with the **fried mushrooms, cheese curds, and onion rings**, which were nice and crispy. The **Brussels sprouts** were absolutely amazing, and the **vegan burger** was the best I’ve had! Even the **house salad** was fresh and delicious.

The atmosphere was lively, and we had a great time playing the games they had available. Service was **quick and friendly**, making the whole experience even better. It's definitely a great spot for both drinks and a fun night out

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A great place to grab a beer and some food and watch the game. The Taproom is laid out diner-style, as it’s long and narrow with seating near the windows and a bar in the back. They have a rotating monthly beer special and all the food looks good. The vegetarian options are also good: they also have Beyond burgers, as well as Beyond chorizo tacos.

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Very cozy restaurant, very laid back and nice. the burgers here are TOO GOOD!!! honestly one of the best burgers i’ve had in a very long time!!!! definitely surprised me! i would definitely come back, i felt comfortable.

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It's not uncommon that a bar doesn't have great food but my review will only be about the food as we can't drink. If you come here and expect good food you won't be pleased. I'm sure their drinks are great but my boyfriend got their fries and they were cold and unsalted. Our chicken burgers had the smallest little piece as shown in the picture, the chicken also had no seasoning. Otherwise would heavily reccomend the cheese curds but that's like their most notable appetizer for a reason. Ceaser salad was pretty decent, croutons seasoned nicely.  Atmosphere is good as the staff are nice and friendly and they play decent stuff on the tvs. Overall just another bar that banks on their drinks making the food taste good in that headspace.

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Emi was the best! She was so attentive we didn’t have to look around and wait for her whatsoever when we needed her she was there when we wanted privacy she disappeared. And the food was awesome! Cocktails were great— even though it’s a beer focused place.

Tap Room

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They don’t accept vertical IDs… beware

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