We are a brew pub and craft brewery located in Machesney Park, IL specializing in handcrafted ales and American & German Lagers in a variety of styles. In our 11th year of existence, we are proud to be America’s first vegan brewery! While we showcase a solid lineup of core brews such as Southy Bitch Slap, Sweep the Leg, and Happidaze, we long with delicious seasonal varieties and heavy hitters from our barrel-aged beer program. We have flights so you can try them all, pints so you can enjoy your favorites, 16oz./4pak cans as well as growlers to go.
Brewery & restaurant offering rotating beers on tap & a menu highlighting vegan takes on pub grub. Based on 897 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4080 Steele Dr., Machesney Park, IL 61115
Phone: (779) 423-2147
Website:
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Hours
| Sunday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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3–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
3–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
3–8 PM |
| Thursday |
3–9 PM |
| Friday |
12–9 PM |
| Saturday |
12–9 PM |
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Reviews
Bri Hooker
MINDBLOWN by the entirely vegan menu! Visited mid-afternoon on a Saturday and the place was packed! It was a beautiful spring day, so outdoor seating was open as well and we still waited for a seat. It was a very short wait and so worth it! Great flight prices—10 5oz pours for $18 and there’s something to appease every taste!
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Lily A
The Brussels sprouts appetizer was very good. As a meat lover, didn’t like my vegan Rueben sandwich. The background noise at this place was extreme and distracting. Although I regret…not sure that I would go again.
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Aliceya Tartaglia
I’ve recently had to switch to a GF/DF diet and immediately thought of Pig Minds. We had the cauliflower buffalo wings and the elote chorizo bowl. Both were phenomenal! Large portions- couldn’t finish. Only negative was the lack of a GF beer/cider to try. They package their own beers that they brew, but also have regular liquor also. Outdoor seating available with about 10 tables on their patio.
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Steve Horvath
Delicious plant-based food paired with prompt, friendly service and excellent craft beer.
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Cathie Kentner
Always a great experience. Excellent vegan food. Large menu selection. Never a bad experience. Have visited many times dine in and take out. The pizzas are awesome. The appetizers are excellent and the entrees are unbelievable. Fun and friendly wait staff. Usually busy but the quality never suffers. Am not a drinker so cannot give any opinion about the brewery.
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Jasha Anderson
So this is my new favorite restaurant! It’s been upsetting not being able to find a real vegan restaurant in the area. And then I found you guys! The food was great! The service was even better! Not to mention the prices are good too. See you again soon.
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Christine Infanger
Always a great experience at Pig Minds. Today we had the breaded mushrooms for the first time, and really enjoyed them. We always have to order the chili Brussels sprouts- they’re SO good. I was so full by the time entrees arrived I only took a few bites of my Reuben but it was delicious and will reheat really well in the air fryer.
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Siarah Flanagan
I was in town for a wedding so I ended up eating here for both lunch and dinner and it was phenomenal! I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town.
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Katrina Kibben
If you’ve never tried great vegan food, this place will pleasantly surprise you. Bonus: it’s not just good vegan food. It’s great food against any other kind of food. Most people tell me they didn’t even realize it was vegan after tasting it. Beer is also excellent. Worth a stop.
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Kelly Scott
The vibe is great here! The food was even better than advertised! So what it is vegan, you wouldn’t even notice. Flavors for the food we really well done. On the other hand there is the beer…to me it was just middle of the road. Nothing really stood to me. I had a flight which included all ten beers on tap which was nice.
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