Forbidden Root
9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago, r/AskChicago11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Patrons recommend both Forbidden Root and its Cultivate location in Chicago. They praise the beer and food, and two describe seeing or visiting with large groups without identifying a branch. One patron calls the burger a favorite. The two negative reports concern Cultivate: one calls it overrated, and another found it disappointing.
Address
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery, 1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Best for
- Groups, Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Beer, Burgers
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/Party-Newt232 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Recommends Forbidden Root and Cultivate, recalling a burger, beer and bourbon offer.
- Recommendsu/trustme_imRN in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Praises the food and beer specifically at Cultivate by Forbidden Root.
- Recommendsu/demo4 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Says Forbidden Root is consistently good.
- Recommendsu/warmleafjuice in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024variety
Praises Forbidden Root's beer and especially the duck and dumplings.
- Caveatu/Crashtag in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Found Cultivate by Forbidden Root disappointing on a past visit.
- Caveatu/Nature_and_narwhals in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Finds Cultivate by Forbidden Root overrated.
- Recommendsu/purpleandpenguins in r/chicago · Dec 2023
Praises the food and recalls seeing large groups at an unspecified Forbidden Root branch.
- Recommendsu/acquiesce0 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Names this place as a personal pick.
Show all 11 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Confident_Cook_1976 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Says they thought Forbidden Root was great.
- Recommendsu/chillinwyd in r/chicago · Dec 2023
Recalls group visits at an unspecified Forbidden Root branch and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/If-By-Whisky in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Calls it a fine spot to spend time with friends and praises its burger.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.