Dovetail
12 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicago12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Dovetail appears among several patrons' favorite Chicago breweries. One especially likes its approachable beers for summer, while another prefers its limited emphasis on IPAs. A visitor enjoys the communal outdoor seating. Another recommends exploring the Malt Row breweries, including Dovetail, as a way to try several local favorites.
Address
Dovetail Brewery, 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
- Best for
- Craft beer
- Known for
- Easy drinking beers
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Tora_jima in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026taste
Says this brewery has a dependable lineup of approachable beers that suit summer.
- Recommendsu/NoExam2412 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Names this brewery among their personal city favorites after visiting breweries across Illinois and beyond.
- Recommendsu/ndhiggi in r/chicago · Dec 2023ambience
Enjoys the brewery, especially the communal outdoor seating in summer.
- Recommendsu/byrdie1989 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Calls this one pretty great among nearby local breweries.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
One of their favorite local breweries with a taproom.
- Recommendsu/SillyMe2079 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Gives a short endorsement of this brewery.
- Recommendsu/Eric848448 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Says this brewery is one of their personal favorites.
- Recommendsu/Realistic-Object5075 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Puts this brewery in their personal top five.
Show all 12 cited comments
- Recommendsu/SupaDupaTron in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Calls this brewery one of their favorites.
- Recommendsu/Hedgehog_Insomniac in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026variety
Likes that this brewery makes few IPAs, which suits their own taste.
- Recommendsu/btmalon in r/chicago · Dec 2023taste
Claims Dovetail far outdid Metropolitan's mild beer.
- Recommendsu/petmoo23 in r/chicago · Dec 2023taste
Agrees Dovetail is better.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.