Not a big beer guy but I have been meaning to try Open Outcey since it opened. One word......fantastic!! I had a blonde ale that tasted great. We ordered the pretzels to start. The Gouda cheese saice was smokey and flavorful. Pesto added to the flavor of the not too salty pretzel. Last dipping sauce was locally sourced honey. Wow! Now on to the burger. Cheese curds homemade bbq sauce on top of a great burger between a brioche bun. The flavors mixed so well. My wife has celiac and the serve a great gluten free pizza. We will be back.
Open Outcry is the best thing to come to the south side in a decade. First off, the customer service and atmosphere is so good, it feel like home. The beer is top notch and the food is unbelievably delicious. The loaded fries and the Chi-town pizza our my current favorites. As far as beer, they have such a great variety and they are always switching it up. And the New England IPA will knock your Aunt Conney's socks off! You can all take a giant can on the go. Like a growler, but even cooler! It is a such a gem on Western. It is bringing a new life to the neighborhood. And I hear that they may have a roof top garden coming?!?! Unreal! In less than a year, it has already become a staple. Thank you Open Outcry for reviving the neighborhood. Looking forward to many years of fun and many beers of happiness. THANK YOU and CHEERS!!!!
This place is a great addition to Beverly and the south side. Awesome ambiance and delicious beers. The owner is an super cool and always makes time to talk beer when I stop in. These guys are helping to elevate the craft beer scene in Chicago. 5 Stars.
Mary Beth Dougherty-Rotkovich
+5
Stopped in Sunday afternoon. Just beautiful inside. Hubby and I had a delish lunch; he a burger, me the fire roasted caprese.. delish. Our waitress Sydney terrific. Beer so good and cold. Congrats to Jon and employees this place top notch. We will be back �
Love this neighborhood bar/pizza place ,,,,, not really into beer but friends are and they love the craft beer ,,,,, John is great and always attentive to his guests ! Cheers �
The loaded fries with smoked gouda and bacon bits were probably the best I've ever had, and the cheese curds were crispy and gooey without being overly greasy. For the entree I had the "19th Ward Toasty Beef" and I'd come back just to have that again. Got a flight of crafts brewed here and I fell in love with the Open Interest IPA and Blueberry Rogue Wheat. Every single thing about my first time here has been phenomenal. I found a new favorite local brew restaurant! Happy Father's Day
Just stopped through today for the first time.
Will definitely be back numerous times.
Great beer, atmosphere, staff, and the food looks good too.
Met the owner. Really nice guy.
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Let me preface this by saying if it were possible to give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. This place most certainly deserves all the stars. Ever.
We were NOTHING short of amazed and wowed by our first (of many) visit to this brewery. The bartenders Dan and Kate were extremely knowledge and friendly, and the entire kitchen staff is top knotch! Their own beers offer a wide variety for nearly every palate, they have a nice selection of guest offerings, and their cocktails are killer! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY 100% recommend the arugula and prosciutto pizza. It was a revelation! I feel I may be spoiled for life now. But I will suffer the consequences of said spoilage if it means just having the memory of that divine pizza in my mind. It's like being touched by the hand of god. Truly, a religious experience.
My only qualm is that the food truck and bar don't operate together, so you have to open two separate tabs. Definitely not a deal breaker by ANY means, but it was a tad bit inconvenient. Honestly though, it's a small price to pay for phenomenal food, delectable libations, a varied and delightful selection of in house and guest beers, unrivaled ambiance, and personable service that you just don't see very often these days. We're not locals (unfortunately), but we're already planning our next trip. An all-around amazing place like this is near-impossible to find!
Thank you so much!
Open Outcry is an awesome place to go with friends and family! They staff is so welcoming and friendly! The selection of crafts beers is amazing and not to mention the food is great!
Amazing beer, food, and service. The vibe is always high energy too. Great place.
Awesome food. Great staff. Fun environment. Highly recommend for date nights!
Great spot! Some excellent craft beer being made here and I love wood fire pizza! You will be seeing a lot of me!
It was a great experience. The food was delicious and the waitress checked on us regularly. The pizza was yummy. We had 3 different varieties and I had the and old fashioned. The atmosphere was open so perfect for a warm weather day. I believe they also have rooftop seating. Hope you try it and enjoy it too. Let me know. Chow
This place has been up and down over the years, but with a new brewer and updated menu, it's back up! Stopped in and had an IPA and a stout, both were incredible. Pizza was tasty, even the pain cheese kids one was great. Burger was juicy and delicious without being over complicated w toppings.
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!).
We were at the Beverly farmer’s market and decided to google nearby restaurants. Open Outcry came up and boy are we glad. The atmosphere, food, craft beer, and rooftop beer garden are absolutely amazing. The cheese curds have a garlicky breading which elevates it from the norm and were my favorite curds to date. We chose the wood fired pizza and the hoyne sandwich as our entrees and both were delicious and filling. The service was spot on and the owner John was walking around to make sure everyone was good, that is when he wasn’t sweeping and cleaning and bussing the dishes. That’s the sign of an invested owner in my opinion. We are definitely planning on becoming frequent patrons!
The food was great. I definitely recommend The Hatch appetizer. It was so delicious, I’m sure I’m going back just for that. The pizza was so fresh and tasty. The crust just right and I could eat it alone honestly. Jenny offered us amazing service and was very attentive and had great recommendations of the menu. The scenery and atmosphere is very nice for summer, especially the rooftop. It’s a lowkey gem that I highly recommend.
Glad I finally got a chance to stop in-what a great spot! I got there early, but the staff was as warm and inviting as the decor. Whole place has a great vibe. Only had time for one beer, but the Delirio hazy IPA was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Bright citrusy and just drinkable. The owner John and I got to chat for about 10 minutes. He is a great guy and seems very committed to the neighborhood and knowledgeable about beer. I perused the menu and they have a great cocktail program to complement the beers. I’m coming back soon to try the pizza and the rest of that beer list.
I loved Open Outcry! The open seating and the rooftop is one of the many perks of this brewery! We had the cheese curds & pizza they were both delicious! Our sever was great and very friendly!
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Awesome experience, was a perfect start of a Chicago visit to attend a concert. This place is a microbrewery, with a full bar, dining room and kitchen featuring a wood-fired pizza oven. You can see their brewing operation in the dining area as well as through a window behind the bar. The dining room is full of character, long tables with yellow metal chairs and some tables set up with swings for chairs (check out the photos). There is a dining area upstairs on the roof as well; but we didn't go there. Wife and I ordered salad and a wood-fired 12-inch pizza for two. Tried their own brews, I got the Hefeweisen called 'Bona Fide', wife got their double hazy IPA called 'Citrium'. The salads came and it was huge, came in a shoebox sized box. The croutons were homemade and well seasoned for the classic house salad. We weren't done with the salad by the time the pizza arrived. The pizza ordered was 'The Spaulding' having a tomato sauce base, pepperoni and jalapeños covered with their 50/50 cheese (provolone and mozzarella); fired in the wood oven then drizzled with a honey sauce. Oh SO good, perfectly matched my Hefe! This was the best pre-load for a rock concert, ever!
Our first time to this brewery and we were not disappointed. Bridget was a great waitress with wonderful suggestion on the beer. The food was outstanding and very fresh. You can tell the place is well managed and the staff takes pride in their work.
Thank you,
Joel/Roy
Modern brewery, open air via garage door windows street side. Service was great, good IPA, did not have any of the food. Roof top not yet open but has several mini cabins for a party of 6 or so, assume they will also have open air standing/seating. Rooftop accessible via stairs only (didn’t ‘see’ an elevator). Rest area accessible.
The beer selection was very good. I have to say that Open Interest is amazing. Love that brew . I would recommend anyone first get a sampler of their brews to get a picture of how each beer taste like.
As for the food. We ordered the Mac and cheeses pizza from the food truck it was delicious. The Western avenue burgers was also very tasty and we'll priced.
Family friendly. Really enjoyed the location.
Constance “Connie” Jones
+4
The Owner of the Establishment came over to our table and personally Welcomed us to the place. The staff was Kind, the place was nice The Pizza, Ceasar Salad and Chicken Sandwich was Delicious 😋 we will Definitely be Back
I truly love this place. The atmosphere is outstanding and the service is second to none. The Speculator is one of the best beers I’ve ever had and the food is delicious. You won’t find a better rooftop on the south side of Chicago.
We had a great early dinner on a Monday. It was before the dinner rush. We had kids with us, and they were accommodated with kids' drinks and fun kids menu mats as well.
Our server was very attentive but never annoyingly so. We grabbed pretzels as an appetizer, and they came with beer cheese and honey mustard and were seasoned with everything bagel seasoning. They were really good.
We ordered sliders for the kids (9 and 7 yrs old) and pizza for the adults. We chose the cheese and the lemon arugula one. Everything was great! We also had the flourless chocolate cake as we were celebrating a birthday. It was delightful.
They have a fun table with swings to sit on, but it was occupied when we arrived. Their bathrooms are clean and well kept, as is the rest of the brewery. It was a nice day, so the large garage door was open for fresh air. We've been here many times, and we will keep coming back!
This place was such an awesome experience! The beer is delicious and the food is to die for! Smoked gouda Mac and cheese bites? I mean come on! Their pizzas are incredible as well. The lay out of the building creates a fun and rustic atmosphere! You even order your food up at a built in food truck! I can't wait to visit again! Oh, and John the owner is great and his staff is a blast!
Nice stone oven pizzas, fresh ingredients, we sat in the swings at the table fun adventure. Prices are reasonable. Food was plentiful and again delicious.
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