Revolution Brewing

I had the best veggie burger ever from Rev Brew. I got it without pepperjack cheese because I have allergies to spicy stuff, and the gouda they added was perfect. So if you can’t do spicy stuff either, that’s the way to go! My hubs got a meatball sandwich which he said was delicious (couldn’t sample, too spicy!)
Solid food, it’s a great place to meet up with people for a casual night. Some foods are seasonal, some are staples, so if you find a favorite, ask the waiter if it’s sticking around. Prices are reasonable for hipster pub grub.
Pro-​tip: If you are dining in, get the popcorn. I don’t know why it’s so good, just is. Great mysteries of the universe, 42, etc. Just get the popcorn. And no matter where you’re eating, pick the cream cheese garlic mashed potatoes for your side. They’re just crazy delicious.
Everything I’ve gotten while dining IN at Rev Brew has been fantastic and the staff is super attentive! My only complaint (the reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars) is that they have messed up every to-​go order I’ve gotten. This last round they topped my mushroom fries with some kind of spicy peppers after we subbed out the spicy aioli for their garlic aioli which is safe for me. Needing to avoid spicy food was mentioned while requesting the substitution so what happened that they added a garnish that would make me sick?. Last two times there was also something spicy in my entrée (wrong cheese, etc). First time I didn’t speak up, the second time they offered me a free entrée next time I came in, but didn’t write it down anywhere or mail me anything I could use for proof so I had to debate it with a manager when I came in which was a little embarrassing, points to them for honoring it though. Mushrooms put them at three strikes. I give up, I’ll stick to eating in the restaurant when I get a craving for their burgers and crazy good mashed potatoes.

I’ve been here several times and have enjoyed it. It gets very busy– I think I’ve waited about an hour for a table each time I’ve visited. The first few times we got beers from the bar downstairs and stood in the very crowded space around the bar. This most recent time, the upstairs area was open so we went up to have some drinks a little more comfortably while we waited. There is no food service upstairs. We were able to snag a table for our group of four. It was so nice to not have to stand in the crowded downstairs. We were quoted about an hour and a half for our wait time, but after 45 minutes someone came and found us to tell us to close out our tab because our table was ready. I really enjoy the beer and would recommend trying one that you can’t purchase in a store. They have several choices and all have been good. I’ve had burgers in the past, but this time I ordered the crispy pork belly sandwich with egg. I enjoyed the sandwich so much that I finished the entire thing, which usually doesn’t happen. We were seated at one of the tables in the front, and we had to deal with people standing around us while they waited for tables. It got a little annoying, but it could have been much worse. It can get pretty loud at times, especially near the bar.

Honestly I can’t remember what I ordered here. I had a headache I think. It was humid that day. I had come there to see a college friend. I think the food was good, but I guess not amazing enough to remember? That’s what happens with putting off these reviews…
Price was reasonable I think. The brewery itself was pretty fancy, though I don’t drink alcohol so I don’t know about the beer. Most people I was with did order beer, and I think they liked it.
I will say that the whole décor of the ‘revolution thing’ and the fist motif??? Is like… black power??? It’s kind of weird and feels out of place there. Not so sure about all that. I mean here is who works here

Just saying!!!
Okay that is it, review over.

Genial! Ich habe noch nie einen so guten Burger gegessen. Dazu ein perfektes IPA und eine super Location. Ich war zwei Wochen in Chicago und gleich dreimal dort.

Revolution is a good place for solid bar food (at restaurant quality). There is a decent sized dining area and full bar, kind of set up like Bar Louie’s. We went on a Sunday, and, like most of the times I’ve passed this place, it’s pretty busy.
They have a varied menu for bar food, and it seems to get revised every six months or so. We ordered the applewood smoked wings (with fries) as an appetizer, and I got the black bean veggie burger. The wings were great – saucy and smokey, and the blue cheese sauce that came with it wasn’t overwhelmingly blue cheese-​y. The fries were flavorful as well. It tasted like it might have been cooked in bacon or duck fat. I enjoyed my black bean burger, much to my surprise. The portion size was huge for both the burger and fries, and the burger/​sandwich items are really the most value for your money. The patty was savory and had a marinara-​like flavor to it, which paired nicely with the caramelized onions and arugula in it. Honestly, it was hard to finish in one sitting. My boyfriend ordered the working man burger and it was large as well. They don’t skimp out with the meat and the bacon (thick cut and full strips).
We also got a few beers with our meal. I would take some time with looking through their drink selection because it’s quite extensive. I’ve had the Bottom Up Wit and Double Fist, since I’m more of a light beer person. Both were pretty good, easy to drink, and not too hoppy. The Double Fist is stronger if I’m comparing the two.
The service was good for this meal, but it could be hit or miss depending on how busy they are. Our waitress was pretty attentive though, had good recommendations, was knowledgeable able the menu items, and served us quickly. So I would say overall it was a good experience.

You say you want a Revolution, oh well, y’know…
This Logan Square brewpub is perfect whether you’re hanging out with your lonely hearts club band after a gig, or meeting up with your Tinder/​Zoosk/​OkCupid guy or gal on a first date (yes, I fell into the latter category, and no, there wasn’t a second date. Maybe the aforementioned lonely hearts club band has an opening for a drummer??)
Bustling with customers on a Sunday at lunchtime, I got seated quickly among the hardcore hipster crowd. In lieu of getting a couple main entrees, Jackie S and I decided to go the way of tapas-​style lunch. We gorged ourselves on:
+ bacon fat popcorn — this is easily their signature starter, with a light dusting of parmesan and delightful crispy sage pieces, not to mention a hearty portion of bacon crumbles. If you plan on dining here, plan on getting this. It’s NOT TO BE MISSED. [$ 6]
+ fresh baked pretzel — pretty run-​of-​the-​mill soft pretzel, served with spicy mustard and an incredible beer cheese fondue. Perfect choice when all you’ve been doing is pouring beer down your gullet. [$ 6]
+ «burnt ends» — this smoked brisket dish came with baked beans and was served on Texas toast. Even though it was pretty good, it was the weakest of the 4 items we got; I wouldn’t be aching to get this on a return visit [$ 11]
+ cauliflower gratin — definitely the highlight of our meal, fashioned with smoked gouda (that’s a gouda cheese!), Swiss chard, roasted garlic, and served with toasted baguette slices. A triumph for your tastebuds. [$ 9]
Our server was pleasant and timely in clearing off our table of plates that had been damn near licked clean (my doing). Unsurprisingly, their beer menu is packed to the gills with options ranging from lighter lagers to imperial stouts and quintuple-​IPAs. I once again got beer samples, 5oz pours of their ‘Jukebox Hero’ (black IPA), ‘Cross of Gold’ (golden ale), and the infamous ‘Straight Jacket’ (strong, barrel-​aged barleywine). The samples are the ideal size for build-​your-​own flights and allow you to try a handful without getting too much of any 1 brew that you may or may not like. FYI, drinking enough of the aptly-​named ‘straight jacket’ will likely put you in a place with padded walls, since it’s 14% ABV. So, exercise caution!
Bread = 5
Circuses = 4.5
A terrific place to bring a date, business associate, or just to catch up with a buddy. The ample selection of beer is nearly surpassed by the quality of food, and a very lively atmosphere makes for a great time overall.
…But for those of you who aren’t beer drinkers, all I have to say to you is this:
You better free your mind instead
(We all want to change your head)
Cuz don’t you know it’s gonna be all right,
Alright!

Sunday morning, we roll into Chicago from Cincinnati and the first place we had planned to stop was Revolution Brewing.
The first thing I notice is how unique and cool the neighborhood where it is located is. Revolution Brewery is located in the neighborhood of Logan Square. Art galleries, Independent shops, and graffiti everywhere. Very artsy, hip neighborhood. We parked on the street where free parking was off one of the side streets from the brewery. For Chicago, the parking was easy. That was a plus. It’s also extremely walkable. This is Revolutions… basically, Brew Pub and their tap room/​brewery is down the street.
We go into the restaurant, it’s a large space and it’s packed. I noticed that it wasn’t just people in their twenties like I would have assumed walking into a Brew-​Pub. There were lots of families with their kids, and I thought that was cool.
We get a two seater table. It was a little tight fit. Every time I had to get up to go to the bathroom, I had to try and not knock everything off our table while attempting not to stick my butt on the table next to us. I wasn’t thrilled about the seating situation but it wasn’t a big deal. It took probably five minutes for our server to even come over and introduce herself and take our drink orders, and when she did her personality was non-​existent. To make things worse with our server, it was so loud because so many people were there that we couldn’t really talk to her to ask about menu items. Luckily, all of our food that we ordered turned out awesome.
It was Sunday morning so they had their brunch menu and their normal menu. Dan and I both ended up ordering from the brunch menu. Dan ordered the Brisket Omelet and I ordered the Breakfast From Scratch. Dan’s Brisket Omelet was SO good. My Breakfast From Scratch was just alright. I should have got something crazier, but I didn’t. I also ordered the sausage with my meal, and I regretted that. I have a weird thing with texture when I’m eating and I was thinking sausage links. It was just one big thick sausage. I ended up not even eating it.
So my suggestion with the food is try something unique and different. Don’t just settle for the eggs and toast. They had lots of amazing sounding items on both the brunch and the normal menu that I hope to try next time we go back.
A huge selection of their beer on tap, and if you haven’t had it before, it’s a must.
The service from our server was just horrible, but the two girls who were at the host stand were super nice when we were leaving and buying a shirt. They even let me bug them ask them questions about cool places around the neighborhood.
If you love food and craft beer I would defiantly make this a priority on your stop in Chicago.

We came on a Sunday night to avoid crazy waits, which turned out to be a great choice.
We had a variety of their bews, which were all awesome and so fresh. I was excited to try their food because I had heard such great things, but honestly, it wasn’t anything to rave about. We had two different burger and a duck entrée. All were good and tasty but nothing amazing.
I would definitely come again for fresh beer but would not bank on having an amazing meal. Overall, good place!

Love this place! Tons of awesome beers and upscale pub food in a cool atmosphere, how can you go wrong? Came in for a late lunch on a Sunday and had no problem getting a table, though they were closing early at 4 for a staff party, so that could have made it less busy. Either way, the service was nice and attentive, but didn’t rush us out given that they were having their xmas party later and probably wanted to finish up their tables, so that was really nice.
Most of their beers here are pretty hoppy, so if that’s your jam you’ll love it here. I’m not always a fan of beers that are too hoppy, but there are still quite a few other options here that I really like. Started with A Little Crazy, which is a nice easy drinking beer that you can find on tap at other bars across Chicago. Also tried something new with the Cross of Gold, which was also light and easy to drink. We also just had a little taste of the Executive Order… yowser order a full size of this at your own risk. I think it was over 11% and it tasted STRONG, almost like port wine… don’t think I could ever handle a full glass of this.
On Sunday afternoon they were serving from their brunch menu and lunch menu, though I’d say the brunch here is a little more lunchy than breakfasty. We started with the bacon popcorn since that seems to be all the rage, but honestly, I wasn’t blown away by this. I felt like it could have used a little salt, and all the popcorn at the bottom of the bowl was in a pool of grease so just not that appetizing. But we also had the pretzel, which was awesome. Soft and yummy with this really tasty beer cheese sauce, sooo good. We all really loved our lunches as well, I had the steak salad, which looked super simple, but the steak was so well seasoned and cooked and the citrus dressing with it was awesome. The rest of my fam had a couple of the burgers and the biscuits and gravy and everyone loved their dishes.
If you’re in the mood for a great beer selection and awesome pub food, this is your place!

Did not eat while I was here, but did try the beers. I’ve never been impressed by this brewery in the past, and now having visited the brewery my sentiments have been confirmed. I feel like the «craft» beer scene is NOT alive and well at revolution.

Big fan of this brew pub. I enjoyed the atmosphere, beers, and really liked the brisket dish we ordered. Without a doubt it rivals most brisket I’ve had while living in Texas.
For beers, I got their Fausten Weizenbock (A traditional German wheat ale — it had great flavor), Samadhi (A double IPA — pretty good), and Deth’s Tar (A barrel-​aged Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout — normally these are my jam and this one was really good as a flight, a bit too sweet for regular size though).
Service was fast and efficient despite the fact that we came here on a Saturday night and the place was hopping. I’ve been meaning to come here for years. I’m glad I finally did and I look forward to repeat visits.

I love me some Revolution.
I’ve been here twice and both times I’ve gotten burgers. The last time we shared popcorn with bacon fat on it. Oh My Gee, it was so good. Popcorn with bacon pieces and instead of drizzled butter, they drizzle the bacon oil and then top it with some shredded Parmesan. Whoa.
The beers are delicious. Eugene Porter and the Rosa Hibiscus Ale are my favorite two. Unfortunately I have not been able to get to Revolution on time to get a freshly poured cup of Rosa. Wah wah.
As far as wait time, the longest I’ve waited ha been 35 minutes. Which to me is outstanding because if you go when it’s super busy, you’re looking at 1 to 1 ½ hour wait.
I’d highly recommend this place.

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. Really enjoyed it as well.
Tried 4 different beers all were very good although I have forgotten the name of them in the time it took me to travel back to Texas and getting around to writing a review, just rest assured that the beers here will not disappoint.
I tried the fish and chips and the fish fillets were huge and had a nice light breading. Fries were crisp and well seasoned. A friend in the party tried the burger and said it was the best they had in town.
Our waitress who’s name I have forgotten but she had a really cute shirt with moths on it was attentive and friendly even holding a couple of conversations with us about where to go once it got later in the evening (Emporium just down the street).
Added bonus was the guy who came in and climbed on the table in front of us who began to yell about eating meat and the mistreatment of animals before 2 bartenders literally carried him out of the restaurant to a round of applause.

We’ve been coming to this delightful bar for years. I checked to see how I’d reviewed it & when I realized I hadn’t, I knew this needed corrected ASAP!
The very 1^st thing we’d ever ordered was the bacon popcorn & it’s literally been stuck in my head with all its perfection ever since. Hard to justify indulging when you order one of their mammoth sandwiches, so hadn’t done it again until today. Served with shredded flavorful cheese, crispy sage leaves & never shy on bacon it’s nothing short of fabulous! In fact the couple next to us got comped a bowl because they were literally the only ones at the bar without & they were too idiotic to eat it. I KNOW!!!
We’ve had incredible burgers, chicken sandwiches & today tried the Smokestack Pizza loaded with meats baked to perfection in their wood-​fired oven. Yum to everything! Never had anything I didn’t love.
And their beer… their Anti-​Hero IPA is one of our all-​time favorite brews. We’ve bought it in cans all over Chicago for personal consumption & on tap it’s even better! There’s a continual rotation of multiple Rev Brews as well as tons of other craft brews. You’re guaranteed to find something you’ll love!
Clearly we’ll keep coming back to Revolution Brewing!!!

I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I did not realize the awesomeness that is the Revolution Brew Pub. I mean sure, I love their beer, but who knew they had such a delectable food menu to go with it? Turns out plenty of other Unilocalers and I’m just late to the party. Better late than never right?
My friend Alison T. decided to start her day of birthday celebrations with some great crafty beer here at the Rev. I took the train in from suburbia and got there about 20 minutes earlier than my friends (which never happens as I am notoriously late). They don’t take reservations (to my knowledge), but I was able to put our name in for a table. I popped a squat up at the bar and perused the beer menu. I ordered the Citra Hero which is a part of their hero series beer. A great choice indeed, because this is now my favorite Revolution beer! It’s an elegant beer that showcases citrus hops. Yum! A great choice in the summer when drinking beer at 10:30 in the morning. Just sayin…
As I waited for my friends I continued to see delicious food come out. Now I’m curious. I took a peak at the menu and was blown away. Not only did they have an enticing lunch menu, but a brunch and specials menu as well! Boom. Not sure why I assumed it was just a small bar food menu. Fail on my part.
Regardless, couldn’t have been more excited to dive into brunch and booze when my friends arrived. We ordered the bacon fat popcorn and soft pretzel to start. While the bacon popcorn was inventive (and I definitely love bacon), I was kind of disappointed. I thought it would have more of a bacon flavor when in reality it just had some bacon pieces mixed in. Now typically I’m not a huge soft pretzel fanatic, but this one is worth ordering! It’s the perfect texture, not too salty, and their beer cheese sauce is to die for.
Onward with my meal… I went with the Egg in a Hole, which is two organic eggs in brioche baskets, beer-​cheese sauce (same as previously mentioned), breakfast potatoes, and bacon. Holy carb overload! Don’t get me wrong, those potatoes and bacon were pretty bomb, but the egg was pretty much overpowered by the brioche bread. Again, delicious but not what I was expecting.
In the end, the beer comes in hard with the win. They have such an extensive list and the bartender was super knowledgeable with what they have to offer. I love that you can get 5 oz. samples for $ 3 which is what we ended up doing so we could taste test. I tried the Rosa which was really good (a seasonal hibiscus ale) and the infamous 1Zenuff imperial IPA. This sucker was 11% alcohol and dangerously delicious. Good thing I only had the 5 oz. glass (which is the only sampler that’s a little bit more money than the others).
Great job Revolution! Your brew pub is a fun spot with the food and bevy’s to match!

Muy buen lugar! El concepto de la marca y la estética está muy bueno, además de que evidentemente cobró fuerza y los encontrás en muchos bares de Chicago, además de que hasta a veces están en el super.
Muy buena la cerveza artesanal y las opciones de comida también están bien.
Volvería!

Ended up here after random walk. It was packed but the service was good and so was the food.
I went there with two dude friends who weren’t sure if the hostess was old enough to be ok with finding attractive. It’s as if she got the job because she was cute! No worries though, I had a great view of the bartender. He looked kind of short so I assume online dates are tough but he is a bartender and had a nice smile, I’m sure he does well for himself.
I got a burger, forgot the name of it, but it had bacon on it. Next time I’ll get the mussels, I just felt weird ordering mussels for myself. I really should worry less about people thinking I’m weird and just order what I want, even if it’s an app that probably won’t fill me up.