The Local Kitchen & Tap Menu – Schaumburg, IL

Type : Restaurant

Location : Schaumburg, IL

The Local Kitchen + Tap is a casual dining hotspot that works closely with local vendors to deliver high-quality food & beverages in a fun and inviting atmosphere to the Schaumburg area
From Bakeries & Butcher Shops to Distilleries & Breweries – you will know that the items on your table are from the Local vendors in and around the Schaumburg area.

Based on 177 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

The Local Kitchen & Tap 60173

Address:
1140 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone: (847) 744-5300

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 10 AM–11 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–11 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–11 PM
Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Saturday 10 AM–12 AM

Menu

TUESDAY FEATURE
BABY BACK RIBS $15.00
FOOD
BURNT ENDS
Succulent smoked tips of brisket, served with Texas toast.
Available while supplies last		 $15.00
SUBURBAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Sampler platter with local meats and cheeses served with seasonal jam, brew pub mustard, candied walnuts and crackers		 $19.00
BEER BATTERED CHICKEN FINGERS
Fresh, hand cut chicken breasts, dredged in our beer batter, lightly fried, served over garlic Texas toast with honeycomb mustard and our chickin’ dippin’ sauce		 $13.00
FOUR NAPKIN PULLED PORK NACHOS
House smoked pork piled over chips, covered with our beer cheese sauce, black beans, corn salsa, roasted peppers, onion, lettuce and sour cream		 $15.00
BIG BANG SHRIMP
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in our Thai sweet chili sauce with scallions, topped with candied walnuts, served with ranch for dipping		 $17.00
SOFT PRETZEL STYX
Soft, warm, slightly salted and made to share, served with our Merkts queso cheese dip and honeycomb mustard sauce		 $12.00
CHEESE QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, served with salsa and sour cream		 $9.00
PORK POTSTICKERS
Served with spicy Exotic sauce and ginger soy sauce for dipping		 $12.00
HONEY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD
Spring mix, roasted butternut squash, apples, hardboiled egg, tossed in balsamic dressing, with grilled chicken, candied walnuts and honeycomb mustard drizzle		 $15.00
WINDY CITY CHILI BOWL
Beef simmered in Maplewood beer, topped with cheddar and sour cream, served with and a side of giardiniera		 $9.00
HAWAIIAN BBQ PORK SLIDERS
Slow-smoked pork, slathered with Cannonball BBQ sauce, served on Hawaiian bread with smoked cheddar and onion strings		 $16.00
BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS
Just the right amount of spicy Buffalo sauce, melted blue cheese, served on Hawaiian rolls		 $15.00
BRICK CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
Mini burgers smashed down with a brick, topped with mozzarella and Boursin mayo, on Hawaiian buns		 $14.00
SALMON DIP
Creamy smoked salmon dip, served with crackers		 $15.00
ELOTE DIP
Creamy spicy roasted corn dip, served with tortilla chips		 $12.00
HUMMUS
Served with pretzel bread and veggies		 $13.00
GRILLED CHEESE & FRIED GREEN TOMATO
Fried green tomato, avocado and melted smoked cheddar, on Texas toast		 $15.00
BRISKET SANDWICH
House-smoked brisket, piled high, served between toasted Texas toast, with smoked cheddar, pickled onions and a side of coleslaw		 $18.00
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Pulled pork tossed in our housemade BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar and crispy haystack onion strings, on a pretzel bun, with a side of slaw		 $16.00
SALMON BLT CLUB
Smoked, then grilled salmon, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, served on Texas toast		 $18.00
BOURBON HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled or fried chicken smothered in housemade bourbon honey mustard sauce, topped with bacon, lettuce and onion, served on a pretzel bun		 $16.00
HIGGINS HOT HONEY FRIED CHICKEN
Beer-battered chicken, tossed in our Hot Honey sauce, served with pickles, on a brioche bun		 $18.00
VEGGIE BREADED CHIK’N PATTY
From “Molly’s Kitchen”, Vegetarian Meatless Chicken (VMC), lightly fried, topped with lime slaw, pickles and Boursin mayo, on a brioche bun		 $16.00
BLACKENED SHRIMP WRAP
Blackened shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles and jalapeno aioli, tossed and wrapped in a flour tortilla		 $16.00
GARLIC PRIME RIB DIP
Our smoked prime rib, piled on our Portuguese milk bread with garlic herb butter and mozzarella, served with horseradish cream, au jus and giardiniera		 $17.00
CHICKEN SALAD WRAP
Diced chicken, mayo, apple, celery, grapes, sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, diced tomato, red onion and romaine, tossed and wrapped in a flour tortilla		 $15.00
CLASSIC BURGER
8oz beef patty with choice of cheese, served on a brioche bun		 $15.00
SURF & TURF BURGER
4 oz patty topped with pepperjack cheese, fried crispy shrimp and our housemade jalapeno aioli, served on a brioche bun		 $18.00
GOOD MORNING SCHAUMBURGER
Our 8oz hand patty topped with fresh spinach, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and a sunny side egg, served on a brioche bun		 $16.00
WHAT THE …?
Two 4oz beef patties with jalapeno cream cheese and pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, crispy jalapeno peppers and bacon, topped with our housemade jalapeno aioli, served on a brioche bun		 $17.00
SUPREME MUSHROOM BURGER
Two 4 oz patties topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and Mississippi comeback sauce, served on a brioche bun		 $16.00
SPICED SWEET POTATO & CRANBERRY BURGER
A patty made up of rainbow chard, caramelized onions, cranberries, spiced sweet potato, blended with curried chickpeas, quinoa, whole grain rice and beans, topped with mozzarella, served on a brioche bun		 $15.00
CONANT CULINARY BURGER WINNER
BBQ pulled pork between two 4 oz patties, smothered with Merkt’s cheddar cheese, topped with onion strings, on a pretzel bun		 $16.00
BABY BACK RIBS
Slow smoked ribs smothered in sauce, served with fries and slaw		 $15.00
CHEESY CHICKEN DELIGHT
Two well-seasoned grilled chicken breasts, topped with crispy bacon and mushrooms, smothered with shredded cheese, served with mashed potatoes, asparagus and honeycomb mustard sauce		 $22.00
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS
Icelandic cod, hand-dipped in our housemade beer-batter, crispy fried, served with our Chesapeake tartar sauce		 $18.00
SUMMERTIME SALMON
Herb-rubbed salmon, grilled, served with roasted corn, asparagus and mashed potatoes		 $23.00
PORK CARNITAS TACOS
Specially seasoned pulled pork topped with onion and cilantro, served with black beans		 $16.00
BLACKENED MAHI TACOS
Corn or flour tortillas stuffed with grilled blackened mahi strips, garnished with lime marinated cabbage, chipotle aioli and corn salsa		 $17.00
FRIED AVOCADO TACOS
Corn or flour tortillas stuffed with fried slices of avocado, garnished with lime marinated cabbage, chipotle aioli and corn salsa		 $16.00
CRISPY SHRIMP TACOS
Corn or flour tortillas stuffed with rock shrimp, garnished with lime-marinated cabbage, chipotle aioli and corn salsa, served with black beans		 $18.00
MAC & CHEESE
Our 5 cheese blend, topped with bread crumbs		 $16.00
MAC-NUT BROOKIE SKILLET
Is it a cookie or is it a brownie? It’s both!
Served in a skillet, warmed, topped with vanilla ice cream		 $9.00
ICE CREAM SANDWICH
Your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream sandwiched between Jarosh Bakery’s scratch-made cookied		 $6.00
LEMON BUTTER CAKE
Served with seasonal berries		 $7.00
FELIPE’S WAFFLE CHURROS
Fried waffle strips dusted with cinnamon and sugar, serve a la mode with caramel sauce		 $7.00
SCOOP VANILLA ICE CREAM $4.00
SCOOP CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM $4.00
SIDE OF FRIES $4.00
SIDE OF ASPARAGUS $5.00
SIDE OF HOUSEMADE CHIPS $4.00
SIDE OF COLESLAW $4.00
SIDE OF BLACK BEANS $4.00
SIDE OF FRIED GREEN TOMATOS $4.00
SIDE OF MASHED POTATOES $5.00
KIDS MENU
KIDS BUTTERED NOODLES $9.50
KIDS CHEESEBURGER $9.50
KIDS CHICKEN TENDERS $9.50
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE $9.50
KIDS GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA $9.50
KIDS MAC & CHEESE $9.50
KIDS MINI CORN DOGS $9.50
KIDS PASTA MARINARA $9.50
KIDS QUESADILLA $9.50
BRUNCH (3PO)
CONANT CULINARY FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH
Two thick cut pieces of French toast stuffed with a fried egg, bacon and seasonal jam, served with breakfast potatoes		 $14.95
BREAKFAST PLATE
Choice of 2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and Texas toast		 $13.80
BUSSE BREAKFAST BURRITO
Scrambled eggs, pulled pork, peppers, onion, roasted potatoes, smoked cheddar and chipotle aioli, wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with breakfast potatoes		 $16.10
THE LOCAL BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Applewood bacon, fried egg, avocado, chipotle aioli and spinach on toasted Texas toast, stacked with skewers, served with breakfast potatoes		 $17.25
AVOCADO TOAST
Fresh avocado, sliced tomato and drizzled balsamic glaze on fresh baked sourdough		 $14.95
BRISKET HASH
A bed of our in-house smoked brisket, hashbrown potatoes, veggies and seasonings, topped with fried eggs		 $20.70
CHILAQUILES
Corn tortillas, pulled smoked pork, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa verde, avocado, over-easy eggs		 $18.40
BRISKET BENEDICT
Large English muffin, smoked brisket, two poached eggs and hollandaise, with breakfast potatoes		 $20.70
SPINACH & SWISS CHEESE SKILLET
Spinach & Swiss cheese served on top of crispy breakfast potatoes with two eggs any style		 $13.00
THE BURG SKILLET
Sausage, breakfast potatoes, bell peppers, onion, scrambled eggs, smoked cheddar		 $19.55
THE COUNTRY SKILLET
Pulled pork, bacon, peppers, onion and cheddar cheese		 $19.55
THE VEGGIE SKILLET
Tomato, peppers, onion, mushroom and cheddar cheese		 $14.95
YURM SKILLET
Asparagus, prosciutto and Swiss cheese		 $14.95
PANCAKES WITH SEASONAL FRUIT
4 housemade buttermilk pancakes, made fresh to order topped with seasonal fruit		 $14.95
PANCAKES WITH APPLES AND CANDIED WALNUTS
4 housemade buttermilk pancakes, made fresh to order, topped with apples and candied walnuts		 $16.10
PANCAKES WITH CINNAMON SUGAR ICING
4 housemade buttermilk pancakes, made fresh to order, topped with cinnamon sugar icing		 $16.10
BURNT ENDS
Succulent smoked tips of brisket, served with Texas toast.
Available while supplies last		 $15.00
BEER BATTERED CHICKEN FINGERS
Fresh, hand cut chicken breasts, dredged in our beer batter, lightly fried, served over garlic Texas toast with honeycomb mustard and our chickin’ dippin’ sauce		 $14.95
FOUR NAPKIN PULLED PORK NACHOS
House smoked pork piled over chips, covered with our beer cheese sauce, black beans, corn salsa, roasted peppers, onion, lettuce and sour cream		 $17.25
BIG BANG SHRIMP
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in our Thai sweet chili sauce with scallions, topped with candied walnuts, served with ranch for dipping		 $19.55
SOFT PRETZEL STYX
Soft, warm, slightly salted and made to share, served with our Merkts queso cheese dip and honeycomb mustard sauce		 $13.80
CHEESE QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, served with salsa and sour cream		 $9.00
PORK POTSTICKERS
Served with spicy Exotic sauce and ginger soy sauce for dipping		 $13.80
HONEY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD
Spring mix, roasted butternut squash, apples, hardboiled egg, tossed in balsamic dressing, with grilled chicken, candied walnuts and honeycomb mustard drizzle		 $17.25
WINDY CITY CHILI BOWL
Beef simmered in Maplewood beer, topped with cheddar and sour cream, served with and a side of giardiniera		 $10.35
HAWAIIAN BBQ PORK SLIDERS
Slow-smoked pork, slathered with Cannonball BBQ sauce, served on Hawaiian bread with smoked cheddar and onion strings		 $18.40
BRICK CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
Mini burgers smashed down with a brick, topped with mozzarella and Boursin mayo, on Hawaiian buns		 $16.10
SALMON DIP
Creamy smoked salmon dip, served with crackers		 $15.00
ELOTE DIP
Creamy spicy roasted corn dip, served with tortilla chips		 $12.00
GRILLED CHEESE & FRIED GREEN TOMATO
Fried green tomato, avocado and melted smoked cheddar, on Texas toast		 $17.25
BRISKET SANDWICH
House-smoked brisket, piled high, served between toasted Texas toast, with smoked cheddar, pickled onions and a side of coleslaw		 $20.70
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Pulled pork tossed in our housemade BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar and crispy haystack onion strings, on a pretzel bun, with a side of slaw		 $16.00
SALMON BLT CLUB
Smoked, then grilled salmon, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, served on Texas toast		 $20.70
BOURBON HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled or fried chicken smothered in housemade bourbon honey mustard sauce, topped with bacon, lettuce and onion, served on a pretzel bun		 $16.00
HIGGINS HOT HONEY FRIED CHICKEN
Beer-battered chicken, tossed in our Hot Honey sauce, served with pickles, on a brioche bun		 $20.70
VEGGIE BREADED CHIK’N PATTY
From “Molly’s Kitchen”, Vegetarian Meatless Chicken (VMC), lightly fried, topped with lime slaw, pickles and Boursin mayo, on a brioche bun		 $16.00
GARLIC PRIME RIB DIP
Our smoked prime rib, piled on our Portuguese milk bread with garlic herb butter and mozzarella, served with horseradish cream, au jus and giardiniera		 $19.55
CHICKEN SALAD WRAP
Diced chicken, mayo, apple, celery, grapes, sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, diced tomato, red onion and romaine, tossed and wrapped in a flour tortilla		 $17.25
CLASSIC BURGER
8oz beef patty with choice of cheese, served on a brioche bun		 $17.25
SURF & TURF BURGER
4 oz patty topped with pepperjack cheese, fried crispy shrimp and our housemade jalapeno aioli, served on a brioche bun		 $18.00
GOOD MORNING SCHAUMBURGER
Our 8oz hand patty topped with fresh spinach, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and a sunny side egg, served on a brioche bun		 $18.40
WHAT THE …?
Two 4oz beef patties with jalapeno cream cheese and pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, crispy jalapeno peppers and bacon, topped with our housemade jalapeno aioli, served on a brioche bun		 $19.55
SUPREME MUSHROOM BURGER
Two 4 oz patties topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and Mississippi comeback sauce, served on a brioche bun		 $16.00
SPICED SWEET POTATO & CRANBERRY BURGER
A patty made up of rainbow chard, caramelized onions, cranberries, spiced sweet potato, blended with curried chickpeas, quinoa, whole grain rice and beans, topped with mozzarella, served on a brioche bun		 $17.25
CONANT CULINARY BURGER WINNER
BBQ pulled pork between two 4 oz patties, smothered with Merkt’s cheddar cheese, topped with onion strings, on a pretzel bun		 $16.00
KIDS SCRAMBLE $10.93
KIDS WAFFLES $10.93
KIDS FRENCH TOAST $10.93

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Reviews

Karina
Came here to enjoy beer and some sides and appetizers for dinner. I loved the side salad and the Big Bang Shrimp! I highly recommend the shrimp for an appetizer. The salmon dip would have been amazing if it didn’t taste mostly of cream cheese but we still devoured it. I completely forgot the name of the beer on tap I ordered but it was tasty and the atmosphere outside was very nice. Our server was also very kind which I always appreciate. Overall a good experience although it does suck to add 2% surcharge on the bill due to “inflationary pressure” as we are all struggling due to inflation rising but honestly, worth paying the little extra to celebrate my birthday. Hopefully the economy will level off soon! I would come here again, and do recommend checking it out for a nice hangout with a friend or family.

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Todor Krecu
The food was well prepared and delicious. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and everyone loved the dish. I really enjoyed the grilled salmon salad. There were 7 of us and Gabi did a wonderful job of taking care of us. We cant wait to go back and try a few different dishes.

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Tami Benjamin
First time here, and I was pleased with the service and food. We came for lunch and we had the Salmon BLT club and the Friday AYCE fish and chips. Very good! And very nice waitress, we’ll definitely be back.

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Stu Schwadron
A local restaurant with a local feel! They have a great selection of beer and food, well executed and creative, a gem in the western suburbs. Super clean and well maintained.

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Alana M
The Local was updated, nice, and clean on the inside. I ordered the French dip with fries. It was good. I’d recommend toasting the bread on the inside and having more balance between the mozzarella and meat. It was still tasty, but there was way too much mozzerella and not enough meat. The service was great. My server was attentive and gave recommendations when I asked. They were out of the ingredients for a cocktail I wanted, but the server helped me pick a different one and it was delicious. The menu is pretty big, so I’ll be back some time to try something different. Overall, I’d recommend The Local.

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Edward Dudek
I’ve visited this establishment a few times, and the service has been a bit off. My most recent visit was no exception. Shortly after being seated, we placed our drink order for tap beers. 5-10 minutes later, the server took our food order, but our beers had not arrived yet. Our entrees eventually arrived yet our drink orders were still nowhere to be found. When we asked the person that delivered the food about our beers, we learned that one of the kegs was empty. This should have been managed much sooner. The manager brought us some of their oatmeal cookie shots and apologized for the delay.

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David Schmeier
Amazing food and great service. Worked with the bartender Deidre, so kind and helpful! Secret menu hack, order the Honey Walnut Chicken Salad, substitute the grilled salmon and add honey bourbon glaze in the side.

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Hatidzhe Tupeva
Breakfast was delicious. They seem to have different menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of choice.

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Taylor Seplowin
Came for brunch on a Saturday! Love love love! I guess the place recently opened up. The staff was all super friendly! I was recommended by the bartender the peach lightening drink and it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delish I cannot wait to come back for lunch/dinner to try more items! Super cute place! We sat in the bar area which had great vibes. Plenty of seating for more of an intimate gathering. Good food, good drinks, good people! Can’t wait to come back!

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Michael Eldridge
Great food, attentive service, and a wide selection of quality craft beer. The garlic prime rib sandwich was amazing! The only nit that I can pick is that the acoustics were such that it was a little challenging to hear my companions over the general din. I’ll definitely be back.

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