(312) 919-4473 clint@lakeeffectbrewing.com 3074–76 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60618
Open Today · 5PM – Midnight
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BREW
Craft Beer · Chicago · Logan Square

Welcome
to Our
Backyard

A neighborhood taproom on Milwaukee Avenue pouring craft lagers, hazy IPAs, cask ales, and everything in between. Dogs welcome on the patio. Kids welcome till 8.

Location
Logan Square, Chicago
Today
Open 5PM – Midnight
Phone
(312) 919-4473
Taproom & Patio
Cask Ales· Nitro Pours· Hazy IPAs· Belgian Wits· Lagers· Fruit Beers· Growlers To Go· Dog Friendly Patio· Friday Popups· Venue Rental· Cask Ales· Nitro Pours· Hazy IPAs· Belgian Wits· Lagers· Fruit Beers· Growlers To Go· Dog Friendly Patio· Friday Popups· Venue Rental·
Fresh pours
On Tap Now

Subject to change in real time. Stop in to see what we're pouring today.

Cask
Avond'ale
Pale Ale — Cask Conditioned

Dry hopped with Cryo Mosaic. This pale ale is a real winner on cask — get it while you can.

5% ABV $7 / $8
Nitro
Lake Effect Amber
Amber Ale — Nitro

Easy drinking, balanced ale. Keeps the conversation rich and fun. Great in an Imperial Pint.

5% ABV $7 / $8
Draft
Lake Effect Snow
Belgian White Ale

Wisconsin Pilsner Malt, Wheat, Oats, and Orange Zest. One of the smoothest wits you'll ever have.

5% ABV $7
10+
Beers On Tap
2014
Est. in Chicago
7
Days a Week
∞
Good Times
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Growlers

Take the beer home. We sell 64oz growlers or fill your own — just make sure it's clean. Pricing varies by beer, most are $25.

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Popups

Regular popups on Fridays, and most Saturdays and Sundays. Check our event calendar for the latest lineup of food and special vendors.

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Dog Friendly

We love dogs on the patio. All dogs must be leashed, stay outside, and be friendly. Pups showing aggression will be asked to leave.

TAP
Subject to change in real time
On Tap Now

Visit us at 3074–76 N Milwaukee Ave. Walk-ins always welcome.

Cask & Nitro
Cask
Avond'ale
Pale Ale

Dry hopped with Cryo Mosaic, this delicious pale ale is a real winner. Super delicious on cask — get it while you can.

5% ABV16oz $7 · 20oz $8
Nitro
Lake Effect Amber
Amber Ale

Easy drinking, balanced ale that you don't have to think too much about. Keeps the conversation rich and fun. Great in an Imperial Pint.

5% ABV16oz $7 · 20oz $8
House Drafts
Draft
Avond'ale Pale Ale
Pale Ale

Dry hopped with Cryo Mosaic. A real winner.

5% ABV16oz $7 · 20oz $8
Draft
One Fathom Deep
Hazy IPA

A hazy, juicy IPA for those who like their beer a little murky and a lot delicious.

6% ABV13oz $7
Draft
Watermelon Wheat
Fruit Wheat Ale

Fresh watermelon infused in our base wheat ale makes for one of the most flavorful fruit beers you've ever had.

5% ABV13oz $7
Draft
Lake Effect Snow
Belgian White Ale

Brewed with Wisconsin Pilsner Malt, Wheat, Oats, and Orange Zest. One of the smoothest, most nuanced Belgian wits you'll ever have.

5% ABV13oz $7
Draft
Zwickel Lager
Unfiltered Lager

We snuck this on the menu for a fun surprise. Malt-forward, unfiltered lager with big biscuit notes. Delicious.

6% ABV16oz $8
Draft
Midnight in London
Amber Ale with Earl Grey Tea

Our Amber with Earl Grey Tea. It's delicious. An unlikely but perfect pairing.

5% ABV16oz $7 · 20oz $8
Draft
Lakeside Shandy
Shandy

½ Lemonade, ½ Pilsner. A summer treat — sweet-tart with half the alcohol. The perfect backyard pour.

3% ABV$7
Guest
Trumer Pils
Pilsner — Guest Tap

One of our favorites. Trumer usually appears when we're out of Kölsch — a great substitute.

5% ABV16oz $7
Cocktails, Spirits & Other
The Azalea
Cocktail

Vodka, Lemonade, Grenadine. The house cocktail.

$11
Chicago Handshake
Shot + Beer

The classic Chicago shot-and-a-beer combo. You know what you're getting.

$9
Shot of Malört
Chicago Tradition

You already know. Welcome to Chicago.

$5
Other Stuff
Cider, Wine, N/A & More

Right Bee Cider $7 · Red & White Wine $8 · Athletic Brewing N/A $7 · Macro Cans (Hamm's, Old Style, PBR) $4 · Sprecher's Root Beer, Jarritos, Inca Cola, Irn Bru $3–$4 · Cold Water Free

Various
Beer To Go
64oz Growlers most $25 · Select 6-Packs $15–$18
Taproom Hours
Monday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM – Midnight
Friday ★ 1:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday 1:00 PM – Midnight
Sunday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Patio Hours
Patio closes at 11PM Mon–Sat, 10PM Sunday. Kid & dog friendly until 8PM. Adults-only after 8PM.

Come Find
Us in Logan
Square

We're a neighborhood taproom — walk in, grab a pint, stay a while. Walk-ins always welcome, no reservation needed for regular visits.

Address
3074–76 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
House Rules
Kids must be supervised at all times. Unattended children may be asked to leave. Adult-only environment after 8PM.
Dogs welcome on the patio only — must be leashed and under control at all times. No dogs in the interior.
Dogs may not sit on chairs, tables, or benches. Dogs showing aggression will be asked to leave.
Lake Effect Brewing taproom and patio
Taproom & Patio
Private events

Rent Our
Backyard

The brewery taproom and patio can be rented out for private events. Whether it's a birthday party, corporate event, or neighborhood gathering — we've got the space and the beer to make it memorable.

Details and pricing vary based on the time and day of rental. Email us to start the conversation.

  • Full taproom and patio available for private rental
  • Access to our full beer list during your event
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability
  • Friday popup vendors available to coordinate
  • Pricing and details vary by date and time
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Hello

Got a question, want to book the venue, or just want to chat about beer? Drop us a line.

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General Inquiries
clint@lakeeffectbrewing.com
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Address
3074–76 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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Hours
Mon–Wed 5PM–11PM · Thu 3PM–Midnight
Fri–Sat 1PM–Midnight · Sun 1PM–10PM
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