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Emmett's Ale House
Brewery and Bar$$$$
Downers Grove
"Drink the victory pale ale, red ale, or a martini!"(2 Tips)
"Get the roasted vegetable taco with a side of white bean cassoulet."(5 Tips)"I HIGHLY suggest the tiramisou cake it is the best I have had."(2 Tips)
"seafood trilogy"(2 Tips)
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38 Tips and reviewsFilter:
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- cheddar ale soup
- good for groups
- good for dates
- spinach artichoke dip
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Mike FergusDecember 29, 2013On a cold winter night when only silence fills the air, one can hear the jangle of Hobo Bill's penny can from knots away.Upvote2Downvote- The cheese cures are our favorite appetizer, but the pretzels are good too. Definitely try the maui chicken, it's to die for. Drink the victory pale ale, red ale, or a martini!Upvote1Downvote
- Join the mug club for $25, and get a mug to take home, larger portions on future visits, an appetizer on a future visit, and a free app on your birthday!Upvote1Downvote
my go-to lunch place. The cheddar ale soup is fantastic.UpvoteDownvote
- Tavern Taco Tuesdays- $2 each. Get the roasted vegetable taco with a side of white bean cassoulet. Yum.Upvote1Downvote
Great place and great food. Always consistent. Stop by and try it.UpvoteDownvote
Downtown Downers GroveMay 15, 2013Delicious food! Great place to go with friends or family!UpvoteDownvote
For new beer drinkers. Ask for a paddle of beer and try all of there fine beers at once.UpvoteDownvote
Marquette is a very good school but not as relevant and popoular compared to a national powerhouse like Duke.UpvoteDownvote
Kate SkeggJuly 20, 2012Must try the Victory pale ale, and join Emmett's Beer Club if you visit regularly.UpvoteDownvote
try the Victor Pale Ale if u like hops...they have a great nacho dish, and they have a bison burger (aka buffalo)Upvote1Downvote
Kathleen O'ConnorJuly 9, 2011Pat is the coolest waiter I've had in a long time and the food was delicious!Upvote1Downvote- The seafood trilogy is amazing and the buffalo burger is really good too!UpvoteDownvote
@MarquetteUJanuary 17, 2012Cheer on the Marquette University Golden Eagles and wear your blue and gold! For additional info, click "read more". Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Kai YambaoJanuary 4, 2011They have one of the most delicious and moist carrot cake I have ever had.UpvoteDownvote- I HIGHLY suggest the tiramisou cake it is the best I have had.UpvoteDownvote
Vicki LJune 23, 2014Beer is good but don't go for dining during a sports event. They can't staff for a crowd.UpvoteDownvote
Frank DavisMarch 23, 2010Very kid friendly as well. They provide a kid packet with snacks and something to do while you wait.UpvoteDownvote
Bob PusateriDecember 3, 2011Love the food, but service is crazy slow even when the place is half empty!UpvoteDownvote
RussJanuary 12, 2012Disappointed on my last visit here. Slow service, glasses were long empty before getting refills, food took over an hour, at 7pm the drink special was already out. Let's hope it's a one time problem.UpvoteDownvote
Kate SloanMarch 28, 2014Horrible service. The waiter never checked on us throughout our entire meal...had to go to the bar for refills. Good beer though!UpvoteDownvote
Michael CrowleyJune 8, 2010Not sure if this is the place to watch the World Cup, but the beer and food are pretty good. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Burton MinorAugust 15, 2011For the price the food isn't that great plus the prone are shittyUpvoteDownvote
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(630) 434-8500
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