Eris Brewery and Cider House

There are just a few cideries located in Chicago, but Eris Brewery and Cider House is easily the most beautiful of the bunch, housed in a retrofitted church that dates back more than a century. Snag a seat at a sleek booth in the two-level space (or outdoors on a parking lot patio) and sample some of the house ciders, which range from crisp, dry selection to sweeter options blended with cherry or cranberry juice. The kitchen serves a formidable menu of pub grub, including fried cheese curds, burgers topped with bacon jam and spanakopita grilled cheese sandwiches. And if you're not a fan of cider, Eris brews beer, too! Make sure to try the award-winning Foiken Haze IPA if it's on tap.