Best Brewery & Beer Garden Restaurants in North Center
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Bad Apple
Craft-beer bar where the burger list is as serious as the taps.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
The Bad Apple in North Center pairs a serious craft beer list with a deep burger menu that ranges from a straightforward house burger to more elaborate builds like Elvis’s Last Supper and Slow Burn. With thousands of online reviews and a long run as a neighborhood standby, it’s where locals go when they want a sit-down burger with upgraded fries, wings, and patio seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bad Apple Burger, Elvis's Last Supper burger, Slow Burn burger
What Makes it Special: Craft-beer bar where the burger list is as serious as the taps.
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
A bright, spacious taproom that works exceptionally well for casual happy-hour hangs—grab a pour, post up with a group, and keep it low-pressure. It’s BYOF-friendly, so it’s a flexible move when you want good beer without committing to a full dinner plan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Elevator to Nowhere (hazy IPA), Local Time (blonde ale), Rotating seasonal pour
What Makes it Special: A roomy, daylight-friendly brewery that makes after-work beers effortless.