Ellyn’s Tap & Grill
940 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
Ellyn’s Tap & Grill Menu
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Burgers
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Sandwiches And Wraps
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Entrees
Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Ellyn’s Tap & Grill
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Burgers
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Sandwiches And Wraps
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Entrees
High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
Visit below restaurant in Glen Ellyn for healthy meals suggestion.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Visit below restaurant in Glen Ellyn for healthy meals suggestion.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
940 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 - Phone (630) 942-0940
- Website https://www.ellyns.com/
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Wed, Thu, Fri
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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KerryAnne E.
This was Husband and my second time at Ellyn's. I am so excited about this place! We went later after working late and errand running. We knew wanted a place with good food and that catered to a late night crowd (kitchen open late, etc). We were greeted pretty quickly after entering and seated right away. Full disclosure: our server, Eric, is an acquaintance of ours through a mutual friend. None the less, he is an awesome representative of what Ellyn's strives for, in my opinion. We were lucky enough to go to Ellyn's two times and both times Eric served us. He talked us through the menu both times, knowing we had not been often. He shared with us what he loved to eat and why he loved it. I like that, it is nice to see an employee excited about the food at an establishment. The first time we went we ordered the ITALIAN BEEF EGG ROLLS - $9, POT ROAST SANDWICH - $11 and the CAPRESE BLT - $8. (copied right from the menu so you can see how reasonable the prices are). We had NO complaints about the food, there isn't anything we would change. We both chose tater tots and were impressed with how many came with our entree. We both took half of our sandwich home and were pleased with how they reheated. Back to last night we ordered ITALIAN BEEF EGG ROLLS - $9, SRIRACHA CHICKEN - $10 and FISH AND CHIPS - $13 (again, look at those awesome prices!) and once again were over the moon at how good our selections were. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and so tender! The fish was beer battered and plentiful and cooked just right. My husband was very pleased with the choice he made to order the fish. Both times we went my husband took advantage of a drink special and I ordered a Coke. We felt like our bill was right where we wanted it to be. I love that the staff was friendly and that servers who weren't our own smiled at us and interacted with one another around us. It was such a pleasant, fun experience both times and I can't wait to go back! CHECK out the menu: ellyns.com
(5)Laura S.
Really, REALLY weak drinks (all three times I've visited)... No excuse. Staff is very polite and attentive. I've only eaten the steak nachos, I do not recommend them. The steak was good, the rest was terrible.
(3)Angie R.
Was looking for a place to have a bite to eat and have a drink on a very late Friday night. Found this place on Yelp. We didn't realize at first that this place is in a strip mall. Walked in and the bar was kind of dead for a Friday night. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the bartender. He gave us the drink menu and we asked for the food menu too. The place is not bad looking, plenty of seating and they have tvs. There was music playing from the "jukebox". They have a nice selection of beer and cocktails. I ordered the sliders and my boyfriend got a salad. Both meals were good. I liked that their kitchen was open late and I liked the selection of beer. It is close by but I don't see myself going back there unless it's to watch a game on TV. Good food, good drinks, ambiance was just ok. If you're in the area and are looking for a bite to eat and a place to have a cold one, definitely stop by.
(3)Ron S.
We stopped in today at 2:00 PM. There were a total of 6 customers at 2 tables. I mention this because our server, Deena had a chip on her shoulder from the time she flipped the menus on our table and barked "Hi". Although service was crappy, the food was a little better. We had two orders of the Bavarian Pretzel. It's essentially the super pretzel that you can buy at Jewel, nothing special. I had the walnut, blue cheese and greens salad. It was OK but nothing special. My wife ordered veggie tacos and thought they were just OK. She thought the rice that was served was very good. Ellyn's has a good beer list, but so do a half dozen bars within 20 minutes of them. All in all, I'm not impressed and our server's disposition was only a minor part of the 2-star rating. For those that feel I am being harsh on our server, Deena, I am very understanding of those who toil in the hospitatility industry. I tolerate a lot and brush it off. We were a polite foursome, not demanding and I don't appreciate her brusque treatment. For an all around better experience, skip Ellyn's and travel 10 minutes north on RT53 to Brauerhouse.
(2)Brian M.
I have to say this is a pretty good bar & grill. I've been here about 15 times now. It covers 5 major things for me. 1. A really good salad that fits my diet 2. Good WiFi 3. A quite place to meet clients/associates 4. Just off of 355 5. Not too mention a huge parking lot I like the decor, dim lighting, and pretty good class of people. I kind of wish they have slightly better healthy food choices but I can't expect that from a bar so no major complaints. Good place all around!
(4)Robyn T.
Overpriced for what we got, but I was so thrilled I was able to find decent food at 10:30 pm. Much Better than a IHOP/Perkins/Village Inn. Pulled pork sandwich was tasty & tender, but the bun smelled extremely strange. I was hoping I'd get over it, but I couldn't shake it off and decided to take it off. Salmon was very good. I loved the corn and sweet potatoes it came with. Their pretzel is wonderful, I recommend it. Their tots tasted like tots. Service was horrible, (we sat at the bar since it was so empty) and it took us 10 minutes just to make contact with the bartender, and remember- it wasn't busy, hence why we sat at the bar, so they didn't have to cover a lot of ground to get to us every time they wanted to check in on us. Took another 15 minutes to get our order in, so I sat & watched workers come in and out of the kitchen, bringing food out & eating same food off their friends plates, chit-chatting away. Normally I wouldn't have cared, working in a casual environment & seeing friends makes working late a lot better. It just sucked for me, since i was already waiting to be acknowledged AND THEN was waiting some more to put in my order. Food was great, though.
(3)Roy B.
Ordered the salad and didn't know I could get steak on it. The waiter gave the suggestion. Great selection and made the sale that much better with the skirt steak. Drinks were good as well.
(4)Liza W.
This is a great place to go for any occasion. The service is great, friendly and prompt. The food is very good and the menu is varied. I have been here only twice, and both times it has been with a group. They have always been happy to accommodate us, and treat us like we are old friends. The waitress/bartender took four or five pictures of our large group with various phones from people at our table. Lots of beers on tap and the food is really good ~ beyond your regular bar food. I highly recommend Ellyn's.
(5)Amanda D.
I have always wanted to come in and sit down for lunch or dinner but usually had to take out due to my schedule but yesterday I decided to pop in for an extended lunch and sat at the bar. There was a bartender named Heather who I was working and immediately when I sat down, she was welcoming and engaging. She recommended some of the highlights of a Sunday and when I told her I didn't know what I was in the mood for she asked what type of things I ate and than said that she would surprise me...SO GLAD SHE DID!..she ordered me a chicken sandwich that was normally a burger and it was beyond delicious!..I sat there and enjoyed my meal, all the time, watching her interact with everyone,always smiling and laughing and making everyone laugh to where, I didn't even know the joke and I found myself chuckling!..I asked her what days she is there because I would not only tell everyone,which I have lol, about the awesome service and food here at Ellyns but also to come see her and told others to ask for her!..good job finding a gem like Heather!..cheers
(5)Gina Z.
Love this place! You can bring the kids, watch a game or two, they have trivia night, booths, tables, bar swatting comfy for all. Best of all always great food! They always have drinks specials, enough parking Our family has had probably everything on the menu. Their soups homemade, always great! Burgers great always changing them up and if you have liked something in the past they will still serve it!! They serves fries, homemade chips and tater tots which my teens love! Wraps are great, love their tacos. Try it you will love this neighborhood place stuck in a dead strip mall!
(5)Tom H.
I really love Ellyn's. It's located in the same complex where Dominicks used to be in the Baker Hill strip mall. To me the atmosphere is fairly laid back, tons of tv to watch sports, SPORTS! It rarely get too loud. What makes is place so great is the beer menu and the food. They are always bringing in so many craft beers both on tap and in bottles and cans. The variety is actually really great. To me the food here is simply great! Best "bar" food in the burbs easily. The burgers here a good, the homemade soups are good too. But really the best part of Ellyn's is the steak sandwich with parmesan truffle fries. Seriously the best steak sandwich I've had. The parmesan truffle fries as outstanding as well. The only draw back is the service at times is inconsistent. Not saying it's bad but sometimes the wait staff seems to disappear half way through your meal. It's become a joke with my buddies to load up on beers as the food arrives because it might be a while before we see them again. Overall, it's a great place to go and grab and bite, get a drink or watch a game. I'd say it's a must go.
(4)Mandy K.
Ok beer list, decent food, and ok staff. Definitely better than others in the area (warrens) but not as good as others (Tap house).
(3)Kari M.
Everybody needs to try this place! If you love craft beer and amazing food you need to get up right now and go to ellyns. This is my go to lunch spot and their pork carnitas are probably the best tacos I have ever had!!!! Easy, fresh ingredients. I can't even count how many times I have recommended this place to people. Waitresses are awesome, and so many good beers. Can't get enough of this place, wish I lived closer.
(5)Jessica G.
We stopped in because the husband wanted wings and Ellyn's came up in his Yelp search. It was moderately busy for a Friday night but we got seated right away. Our server was really on top of things and we got our orders in and out to us very quickly. It seemed like they had folks walking around the floor, ready to anticipate people's needs and that is a very good thing. The wings were pretty decent - the chipotle sauce and the hot buffalo sauce had pretty good flavor without melting one's face off. And, as someone who is not a fan of meat off of the bone, the wings themselves were pretty tasty. I had the cheese steak sandwich, which was loaded with meat and cheese, and the tater tots, which are always a good thing. Dessert was the bread pudding, which was probably my favorite thing of all. Dense but not too rich and just sweet enough - loved it. The beer list is pretty good if you like craft beer - lots of Revolution on draft and a fair number of other options, many local, both in cans or bottles and on draft. It's definitely a sports bar and there are TVs everywhere so you can get your sports fix - something to keep in mind if you're not a fan or if you *are* specifically looking for a place to watch a game. Definitely somewhere we will go to again.
(4)J W.
Amazing! Recently tried Ellyn's and had Kelly as our server. The food was good, the beer was great, the service was even better. Thanks for a great night out, we will definitely be back!
(5)Laura C.
Not very impressive. We were sat promptly on a Saturday during a Hawks game, so that was a plus. The food was mediocre. Beer & drink offerings are pretty standard. It seemed to be quite an employee hangout. Difficult to tell who was working and who had ended their shift. After our food arrived, our waitress notified us that she was ending her shift and would like to close us out. After closing us out, she claimed a spot at the bar & drank. Another waitress did not check on us for 20-30 minutes. Major turnoff.
(2)Pierre D.
Ellyn's is located in the southeast corner of the "Baker Hill" strip mall, near where the Glen Ellyn Dominicks (RIP December 2013) resided. The parking lot is usually full, however it's deceptive, many of the cars are actually for the local hair salon and Yoga studio, so fear not you probably will be able to get a good seat at the bar, high top or booth. While the selection is good, they seem to not understand what a fluid ounce is. They have under poured multiple times, and when paying $9.50 for a 11 oz. beer you should get 11 oz and not 7 oz beer and not foam in the remainder of the glass. I suspect that the kegs may be kept too warm perhaps. Having been to many craft beer bars and this is the first one that I've noticed that does this. The food is mostly your standard pub food, however I do have a stand out pick. The buffalo chicken wrap is really good! Lastly, the servers are friendly and attentive.
(3)Samantha R.
My fiancé and I went here for a quick bite the other day. We just moved to the area and heard this was a good place to go. We both love beer and the beer list is huge! They have a lot to pick from, it's almost overwhelming. We both found something we liked. We ordered appetizers. The nachos and the parm chips. Both were great! The chips came with a spicy ranch sauce which was great. The nachos were huge too. We don't know why we ordered actual food. I ordered the chicken fajita wrap. It tasted just like a fajita. I had no complaints about it al all. It was also huge. I picked tots to go with it which were also good and crispy. My fiancé ordered a burger with bacon. It was huge too and he enjoyed it. No complaints from him so it must have been good. I can't wait to come back and taste more beer. We also liked that there were Tvs everywhere. We were able to watch a little bit of a game which made him happy. Service was also great. We were served by a young man. He was nice and attentive. He made sure we got samples of anything we wanted to try. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Kerri H.
I was very impressed! Service and atmosphere extremely friendly and efficient (unlike Tap House). Food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the Monday special ($5) which was the Classic Burger with Tots and my daughter had the skirt steak sandwich with fries. Both were perfect. The bread/buns they use are clearly high end and really made a difference! I also had a bloody mary that was reasonably priced and very good. Beer selection looks very good and they have daily drink specials that are well worth it! Our server Heather was funny and friendly and it was a great experience. The whole vibe at this place is very nice. Would recommend highly and we will be back!
(5)Kate S.
Went in on a Friday night around 11pm and this place was EMPTY. My boyfriend and I were literally the only patrons in there for a period of time. The food had ups and downs - the Mahi Mahi tacos were amazing. The salmon tasted a little dry and the sweet potato hash looked like it came frozen/premade.The wine selection was different than shown on their website and one that I tried tasted like the bottle may have been open a while. Overall, experience was pretty neutral and I'll probably give it another shot sometime. I like that their kitchen is open late.
(3)Laura C.
Okay, I love Ellyn's. I LOVE bumping into old high school pals and on occasion their parents (that is slightly sarcastic). Wednesday's are Trivia Night and I typically try to make it with a few friends. It's always fun even though we always end up in near-last place. The weekly specials here are not too shabby and the food is quite alright. The tater tots are BOMB and the burgers are pretty tasty. There's a lot of beers on tap, too, which is sweet. Then again, I have no knowledge of beer so don't take my word for it. Unfortunately there is one particular waitress who just is so blatantly rude (I've been told that's her sense of humor) that after getting stuck with her three weeks in a row I am now known as the patron who requests anybody else besides her. Ha. Note, this is a towny bar. But it's a fun towny bar with decent drinks, lots of beer, and pretty good food.
(4)James C.
Consistently good. Everything I have had on the menu was excellent.
(4)mike q.
I ordered cheeseburger and a draft beer, my wife pork chili , and a chop salad, and a vodka & tonic. The cheeseburger , ordered MR was grey inside, and the fries were a joke, I could name twenty hot hog stands with better fries ,( you would think they could find a better purveyor for a bar in this area) for anyone to send out food like of kitchen they really don't care , especially when the place is slow, that's really bad. My wife's chop salad had bacon bits as hard as stone, she had to pick them to avoid chipping a tooth. I go out to dinner almost every night, I expect that once in a while when a restaurant is slammed you may have a issue, but when they are almost empty, that's just people who don't care.
(1)Patrick M.
This is a great little gem. Good beer, creative and fantastic food. Good service and always some type of entertainment to keep you occupied. Sit at the bar and have some well poured cocktails or brews. Or bring the family and get a table or booth and dine in. They have trivia nights later into the evenings some nights. I'll be coming back.
(4)Diana R.
I had the grilled cheese. It was amazing! My daughter had the chicken fajita wrap, which was fresh, flavorful and a man sized portion! The flat bread was good too. We will definitely come here again!
(4)S B.
Great 'family' bar....which basically means you get to have a local bar experience that's comfortable and accommodating for kids too. They have great food and the even offer a kid's menu with crayons. Beer and drink selection is wonderful and our waitress, Heather, was excellent.
(4)John M.
Very good overall. The service was fast and friendly. Pot roast sandwich was delicious. Lots of TVs and family friendly.
(4)Jim E.
I was in the area after golf and was looking for a cold beer and a sandwich. I used the YELP app and found this little gem nearby. I was happy to see a good sized craft beer menu with the special of the day being 3.50$ craft drafts. Our server "Paige" was great, we threw a lot at her but she never had to write anything down and everything was perfect. The beer was cold and the food was all very good with some unique bar food selections. There is a TV positioned in every direction you look, which would be great for game day. When im in the area I will definitely return to this place for a good experience.
(4)Adam J.
Great food. Bartenders are always assholes. Too many hipsters. Wouldn't recommend for a sports game. Apple pie shots the best!
(3)Steven J.
ellyns has great food and beer selection. good bands and on occassion a DJ...bands are always good, DJs mediocre.
(4)Nichole C.
As the sister to Warren's Ale House in Wheaton, I expected a little more from Ellyn's. I do believe that Ellyn's came first so I'm guessing that Warren's became the bigger and better version of Ellyn's...at least in my opinion. The menu at Ellyn's is similar to that at Warren's but less gastropubby and more regular pubby. It was still a decent menu, but I really would only go for the appetizers or the burgers as there weren't any cool specials (like poutine...DROOL.) The beer menu though? THAT is where it's at at BOTH places. Like Warren's, the menu is about 4 pages long and is broken up into categories of beer styles (and has the gravity, ibu, and abv for you!). They have an excellent draft menu and their bottle list is even more impressive. There are good local brews on there and a really nice variation of styles. If you like beer, you WILL find something great on this list. (Yes, I copied that pretty much straight from my Warren's review. Sue me.) Overall, I like the food and the vibe more at Warren's but Ellyn's ain't bad either. Beer is 5 stars, the place and the food are 3? I guess that makes Ellyn's a 4. You won me over with that beer list, Ellyn's...tricksy, VERY tricksy.
(4)Maria P.
Great beer selection, great bar food--I hade the ale house burger and tater tots, which I love that they offer those! Ambience is very dim tradition bar.
(4)Lisa S.
i will certainly agree that the service is friendlier than taphouse. and the food is a hundred time better. all the servers are very nice, but lara is our favorite.
(5)Gary K.
Alex was lovely. The beer is cold pot toast sandwich is ridiculous. Bloody mary is second to none Skirt steak sandwich was fantastic. I will be back. Perfect pour of Guinness.
(5)Astrid N.
I've been here several times, for both dinner and for drinks with friends. I definitely have no problem agreeing to come back -- in fact, if my friends mentioned that they were planning to go here, that would be a bonus when deciding whether to join them. The beer list is large and varied, and the food is good. I especially like the burger with bleu cheese. Don't let the strip mall appearance fool you -- this is one of the best places in Glen Ellyn. I have noticed that this pub doesn't seem to have as many children in it as some of the other places in Glen Ellyn. That is a very big plus to me. I think I've only seen two kids in there. The Tap House always seems to have loud kids (at least, it used to -- I haven't been there in a long time), and there are kids in Shannon's and kids in the North Side bar. Until I was 30, I lived in a state in which it was illegal for children to be in a pub, and I honestly just don't like it. I have always thought that pubs should be places where you can be assured of being away from screaming children, and it bugs me when there are children in a pub. The one down side is that the service is sometimes a bit spotty. I feel like I've had to look around for a server at some point nearly every time I've been there. And once I had to go to the bar to ask for the check. But the staff has always been very friendly and polite, and with me that certainly makes up for any inefficiency. I don't mind going to the bar to ask for the check if I'm greeted with a pleasant smile.
(4)Jennifer B.
Super friendly staff and speedy service! Our first time here. Caprese BLT was delicious! Our son rated the wings "awesome" while our daughters declared the tots "amazing". Will definitely be making return trips.
(5)Christina A.
My husband and I stopped off here on a Tuesday afternoon to grab a snack and a beer. We loved everything about this place. We sat at the bar. The service was wonderful... attentive enough. His recommendations on food were honest and spot on. We tried the Italian beef egg rolls. Holy moly! Those are incredible. We also tried the nachos with chicken which we thought were good but we'd probably try something else next time. Their draft beer selection is wonderful and varied. Tons of choice. If you haven't been here yet, you must go and try it.
(5)Molly S.
So they have a GREAT selection for beer, but the service is awful. Still waiting for a bartender to acknowledge us. 20 minutes in counting. They're not that busy.
(1)Amy K.
Great place for variety of craft beers and good food. Sliders, Guacamole and wings are are good bets. We bring the kids and they are happy and we are happy and all is good. Hawks games are always, on too - which is fantastic!
(4)Karl C.
I was a prolific Ellyn's eater for about a year, and I'll say that it's nice enough to go to if you're close by but it's certainly not a destination. The interior is essentially a large room. The central bar area is surrounded by high boy tables, larger restaurant rounds and booths. There are also little nooks hidden in the back corners of the restaurant for larger groups of people. The drink specials were pretty solid: ranging from $2-4 dollars daily for bottles, drafts or well drinks. The place fills up pretty quickly, especially for their Trivia Nights. Ellyn's food is disappointing. Their best menu item, by far, is the Cajun Chicken sandwich. If you're a sandwich or burger eater, trust me and order the Cajun Chicken because the rest of the menu is mediocre. The burger is very run of the mill, the Turkey burger looks and tastes as though it was microwaved from Trader Joe's, the Southwest burger is okay, the Heart Attack burger is pretty good. The Buffalo Chicken, Steak Sandwich, Pulled Pork and Fajita Wrap sandwiches are all underwhelming primarily because they don't include enough meat or fillings in them. Another tip is if you order out, they really skimp you on fries. I'm talkin' they only give you five or six pieces. It's only funny because I'm not exaggerating. The redeeming factor for Ellyn's is their servers are very friendly. It's truly a local bar and grill, at its heart, which is great if you live in the area. All-in-all, skip it unless you live or work in close proximity.
(2)Kathleen B.
Looking for a casual place to eat with our kids and my mother-in-law and finally stopped into this little place. Even though it is largely a bar, they also have booths and a kids menu, so we didn't feel out of place. I had the fish tacos, which were pretty good. The dark horse was the side of rice, which looked bland but totally blew us away with flavor! Pork tenderloin dinner was overcooked but my husband and I said we would order it again on account of the yummy reduction sauce. Just should order it medium next time. Great beer list! Friendly service.
(4)Rosie D.
I've been here a couple of times and both times were good times. The staff is great, attentive and knowledgeable. Although there were a couple of times where I felt like I was bothering them (probably because I was lol). First of all the location of this place was hard to find. If my bf wasn't from Glen Ellyn I probably would've given up. It's on the hill in a strip mall. Once you get there though you'll see it was worth all the turns and twists. It's bigger on the inside than I thought it would be. It's got a dark but friendly feel. Although I do feel like they want to be more of an adult spot but they can't because they are in Glen Ellyn which is a super family friendly town. The food is delicious. Although I am a creature of habit and have only gotten the wings I have tried my bf's selections and they are equally as yummy. Now I say "I've only tried the wings' as if that's a bad thing it isn't. Mark my word these ain't no bdubbs pigeon wings. These are meaty well seasoned, yummy sauced and GREAT! The wings alone are worth the trip! I do wish this place was in a different location. I want them to have a beer garden but they can't due to their location. I mean they could but who wants to be in a beer garden that over looks a parking lot. Not sexy. But hopefully they will expand and get a better spot, one that is worthy of this great up and coming bar.
(3)kevin s.
They had Italian beef egg rolls. They were delicious. They have a kids menu too so it's a perfect place for a lunch or an early dinner with the family, or to hang out all night if the kids are with the sitter
(5)Bruce M.
My wife and I have been here a few times now. I figured I was due to review it. They have a great beer menu that rotates often. I like that they have a good amount of local brews on tap. I typically try a new draft when I come here. Fortunately this pub is family friendly (i.e. Crayons for the kids). We typically get sat in the back (probably because we bring our toddler), which is more conversation friendly anyway. We always get wings as an appetizer. The pineapple habanero are excellent. We also typically split a burger, too. The truffle fries are a little too oily for my taste, but have good flavor. We've never made it to the dessert course here, so I can't comment on it. In all this is a great place for consistent pub/comfort food.
(4)Brittany H.
This place never disappoints! All of the bartenders we've had here are great and the food never disappoints! One of my favorite places to go in this area for sure.
(5)Michelle F.
This place is good for families and couples in the afternoon, and then the suburban 20 somethings flock here to have their drinks and dance to the sort of cheesy music on the dance floor. Definitely a fun atmosphere. They have TVs everywhere so you can watch the game or whatever else is on. I've been here several times and I've never been disappointed. They have a full bar, which I will be able to enjoy soon. The wait staff is friendly which is a definite plus. Would recommend.
(4)Ed B.
Oh Ellyn's....what happened to you? This place used to be my favorite bar. It had a nice comfortable atmosphere, with good people and good food. Not anymore. Over the past several months, they've gutted their food menu, and what remains is mediocre at best. But my biggest issue is with the staff. The last four times I've been there its gotten progressively worse. The bartenders have gone from attentive, to inattentive, to irritated, to ignoring. There's one guy in particular, a Jason Priestly looking guy with a beard, who is especially bad. I don't need you to be happy to take my drink order but you don't have to be irritated when I ask for a drink at a bar either. This last time we went in was the NFC Title game. We walked in and got two seats right at the bar, which should tell you something considering it was Sunday night playoff football. We sat at the bar for over five minutes without even an acknowledgement from the guy, let alone a drink. He only seemed to pay attention to one half of the bar while moseying about, slowly doing his business. Two other girls had empty bar napkins and no drinks. We finally left after probably 10 minutes and I doubt he ever saw us sitting at his bar. We went to Buffalo Wild Wings down the road and had a better time with 20 times better service. We had more fun and you will too.
(2)Michelle R.
The food was decent but the service was horrible. Our server was very inattentive, our food was cold when it came out and the server told us she had forgot about us. I would never go back there are just too many really good restaurants just like this place ONLY BETTER.
(2)Tony T.
First time here and wasn't sure what to expect. Good food, nice people, fun music and a great selection of beer is what I found. I order a beer out of the norm, Chimay, it's a red and delicious. I got lucky with the pick. I also had a pulled pork sandwich. It was surprisingly good, my wife had a cheesesteak and She said that was good too. Thumbs up guys check this place out!
(4)Shannon K.
Always a good selection of beer on tap, always friendly staff, always a good time! If you are coming for dinner, there is a family crowd that is usually there around 6-8pm, but if you finna get buck, after 9pm the children should be gone.
(5)Penny P.
we love this place!! great hang out spot, great bartenders/staff! we have been coming here since they opened 5 yrs ago. Lauren, Bryan, Mike and Jerry are all very nice people (and others, don't know names). we feel like family there! great food as well.
(5)Tiffany P.
Good local sports bar. High def TV's, and prompt service. They aren't short on waitresses or bartenders here; even on a Friday or Saturday, you'll get a drink quickly. They also have live music! Great atmosphere. Only thing that could be better is prices, but the cost of drinks is not unreasonable.
(4)Sara L.
This place is just great! It's a semi-classier sports bar, cleaner than most but with a local feeling. The food surprised me with how good it was because some bars just don't know what they're doing. We go here every Sunday during football season to watch a team that's out of network and they ALWAYS find a spot for us to watch our game, even when we're on opposite the Bears. Great people working there who remember you and actually have conversations with you. AND I love that they actually have some variety on tap and change it up often. Don't expect 5-star restaurant dining, just great bar food and a good time.
(5)Chuck D.
If I was driving past Ellyn's and was hungry or thirsty for some beer, I would drive right by it - and it'd be a loss. Despite how it may look on the outside, it is a pretty cool bar. Definitely gets packed when a game is on, but if you can come in and get a table, its worth hanging out for awhile. My husband and I ordered several beers off of their pretty decent micro brew list while we enjoyed the trio of fried things appetizer (Yeah, I don't remember what it was called, but it might as well be...). It contained fried pickles (done in spears rather then rounds - I thought that was a nice touch!), jack and blue sticks, and the fried broccoli and cheese. They were all very very tasty and the perfect companion to a few beers. We ended up splitting a burger with avocado and bacon that was quite good. Definitely not the most amazing burger I've ever had, but I really did enjoy it. Its really just a bar - nothing too special other then the solid food and good beer list. That is why it has 3 stars... I'm not sure I'd go running back, but I would definitely recommend someone go if they were out with friends.
(3)Bryan S.
Services was great. The waiter was helpful with tips on great dishes. I would think the atmosphere would be awesome for a big football game. I gave it 3 stars because the food wasn't anything special. It was mostly basic bar food.
(3)Justin L.
Pretty standard wings, beer and football. Service. This is probably the selling point that I experienced. The service was very attentive and they were a great help in getting everyone a tv with the game they wanted to watch. Food and beer. Pretty standard. Not the best wings I've had, and not the worst. It's pretty much what I would expect of any sports bar food. I didn't get any mixed drinks so I can't speak for some of the other comments on here, but beer is beer and the prices were reasonable. Overall... pretty convenient location for me, so I may be back for another game.
(3)Ryan W.
Can't go wrong with their extensive beer menu and wonderful food menu, both which are always changing to stay fresh.
(5)Wm B.
Great little bar that's nicely tucked away allowing for a very casual comfortable place to get lunch, drinks, or both! Definitely coming back. Staff is friendly and attentive. You are not forgotten and the staff is always there for you.
(5)G S.
I have been a customer for the past year at trivia might on Wednesday. This place has increasingly declined since I have attended. The constantly keep messing with the menu. Stop messing with the menu. The wraps are all wrap and no filling and burgers are subpar at best. Who ever is messing with the menu must be putting what he likes and not the masses. He is obsessed with blue cheese and fish. What's going on here? They have four entrees on the menu three are fish and one flank steak. Really! They used to have some bar greats and now they are gone off the menu, Reuben egg rolls, cheese curds, pretzel sticks and old style beer. These have been replaced by mini corn dogs and frozen pretzel from the microwave. The staff is great. But I have noticed if you start to like something here whoever big brother is will take it away from you. I know the owner opened another bar called warrens and I believe the menu items are being directly effected due to cost and spreading yourself to thin.
(1)Crys A.
Very good burgers. Fish and chips were okay, as were other entrees, but after awhile it became apparent that the best thing about Ellyn's was the great bar staff (is Brian still there?) and the burgers. Nice place to pop in and watch some sports (lots of televisions) or listen to the juke/live music. Local regulars are easy to talk to and welcoming. Great big circular bar, fully stocked, right in the center of the restaurant.
(4)Brendan R.
Ellyn's Tap is one of the best places to go in the area for food and drinks!! The staff at Ellyn's is always extremely welcoming and kind to everyone that enters the place. When walking in the door at Ellyn's you immediately think, "OK this is gonna be a bar atmosphere" Which it definitely is not. Although they do have a rather large bar and plenty of great beers. The food you can order at Ellyn's ranges between Delicious and Light's out amazing!! Try the Italian Beef Egg Rolls if you ever have doubt. I mainly go to bars to find a good comfortable environment with welcoming regulars and great staff. This is exactly what you will find at Ellyn's Tap. There's even a dart board if you venture to a far enough corner. The owner Jerry is a wonderful man and occasionally will sit down with you at the bar and share a drink and talk about a good craft beer. This bar/restaurant is a definite MUST TRY Great for: Drinks, Dinner, Occasional Live entertainment. Overall it's just a damn good place to go to!
(5)S J.
I came here spontaneously while out with a group of moms and our kids. It was 6:30 on a Monday night. We showed up with 14 kids between 5 moms. They accommodated us right away. Our server, Elizabeth, was great! Of course selections were changed and kids changed seats... But she never was annoyed our frustrated. I sent back my margarita due to lack of flavor, it was no problem. Then my daughter thought the nachos were too spicy. Again no problem to get her something else. We all had a great relaxing time! And our kids were entertained by the modern juke box.
(5)Renita M.
We've driven by here numerous times, and it was finally time to check it out. Yes, the place is about 80% bar, but they have big cushy booths. It's pretty much seat yourself, but the waitress greeted us right away. Service was pretty good throughout the evening, with our waters staying filled and a good amount of attentiveness. As for the food, the menu is fairly simple but has some good variety to it. We started with nachos, I had the caprese BLT, and my husband had the "ellyn's cheesesteak". Nachos: Good chips. Plenty of pico and a HUGE pile of guacamole. Very good overall, but the guac seemed like it had been sitting out since morning -- it just had that vague "not quite fresh" look to it. It still tasted pretty good, though. All in all, some good nachos that bordered on great. Caprese BLT: Um, YUM! Thick pieces of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, lettuce, tomato and nice chewy bacon on grilled sourdough bread. (Skip the mayo. You don't need the mayo.) Tots: Dude, they have tator tots! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, just right. Cheesesteak: It met my husband's standards for a tasty sandwich, though if you are a Philly girl like me, just forget about it being authentic. Tasty and authentic are two different things. Homemade chips: Very good. Just the right thickness. Still trying to figure out why they came with avocado salsa. All around, good food, friendly atmosphere, I would definitely come back. (Note to drivers: the Yelp map is a little weird and misleading. This is in the Baker Hill shopping center, just WEST of 355; you have to turn onto Baker Hill Drive to get into the parking lot.)
(4)Keith H.
I've been going to Ellyn's since they opened. The staff makes the place and their food is pretty good. I like the heart attack burger and they have great beer on tap. Always a screen to watch and there are a good mix of people in there, young and old. Trivia night is good and it's always busy. I just miss the pool table and the lounge with the leather sofa... both were replaced by tables, which is good because it means Ellyn's is staying busy. Keep up the good work guys.
(4)Kathy L.
Love this place! Don't let the shopping center location turn you off- once you're inside you won't think twice about it. Big selection of cold beers, good burgers and sandwiches... I subbed veggies for the fries and they were done really well, nicely sautéed green beans. Service was attentive and quick!
(5)Kim M.
We come here a lot for their good casual food and drink specials. Always good service and a fun atmosphere!
(4)Gina B.
I really like this place, great atmosphere great drinks great food, great emploies whats not to like!!!
(5)Anthony U.
Best burger ever!
(5)Bobby F.
Lots of great beers on tap to try. The food comes in huge portions so come hungry or with friends. Its was crowded for dinner so call ahead or expect to wait.
(5)Jim E.
Love this place!! Lets realize that this is a Sports Bar. Now with that being said, this sports bar has GREAT FOOD!! I know sports bar food and could probably complain about something at most of them, in regards to food. I have had many many meal at Ellyn's, and everything I have ordered is delicious. It makes me not want to stop ordering while there(and makes me want to go back when not there), portions are always enough to satisfy, pricing is right on and you won't go broke, and I always leave with a smile!! The bar itself is medium in size. Nicely done with a nice bar set in the middle of it all. I have always found it to be looking clean and well kept, which even includes the large bathroom. Now this is a sports bar, so YES, it has plenty of TV's. I can't say that I have ever had a seat that I didn't have a decent view of a TV to watch a game. Now pay attention......This will be the only, close to negative, thing I will be saying. If you are viewing "the Game" and are sitting at the bar, you may have a bit of a crick in you neck by the end of it. The TV's for the bar are set quite high, so you are looking up quite a bit. My recommendation is to order a cold bottled beer and ask them to leave the top on. Apply to back of neck. Problem solved!! Ellyn's is in Baker Hill Mall. Although it is a nice little mall and very close to my home with plenty of parking, I have often thought that because it is up and kinda tucked away from the large traffic volume of Roosevelt Rd, if this doesn't actually take business from them!? I truly believe if they had better exposure, that this place would be packed constantly. Then maybe that is the plan and they are letting word of mouth and reviews like this slowly build this awesome bar!?!! I almost forgot the staff. Always friendly and great service!!
(5)Peggy P.
Food is amazing! Wraps and sandwich's are all good. Staff is Great!!!
(4)Susan marie C.
Been wanting to stop in here for a long time but never did. The fact that it sits in a mall kinda turned me off as 'those' type usually cater to a very young crowd, very trendy and cookie cutter, if you know what I mean. We went to our favorite place but it was jam packed, wall to wall people and no seating without a wait. Thats great for them but we left. Down the street is the grocery store that we needed to go and pick up our prime rib roast for Christmas Day and it just so happened to be in the same mall as Ellyns so we FINALLY took the plunge. We were lucky to find 2 seats at the bar and were immidatly greeted by Suzanne, our Beautiful Italian/Irish (me too) mixologist of the evening. She was very welcoming as were the rest of the staff we encountered. So ordered our drinks and a menu. The menu was nice...bar food with a bit of a culinary twist. So a young man named Jerry came over and we began chatting about the police in the area. Turns out hes part owner of the bar & grill. So we asked what he would suggest on the menu and of course said, everything is great and smiled (of course he would say that, hes the owner). He suggested the skirt steak sandwich ( i was leary because you know skirt steak is tough and chewy) and the pot roast sandwich. So thats exactally what we ordered. About 10 min later, out came the food. My steak was delish. they make very thin small slices so when you bite, the entire steak doesnt fight you. Cooked perfect, delish, and they drizzle with truffle oil. Really a great sandwich, cooked exactally the way I asked. I would order it again. On to the other sandwich...pot roast on a pretzel bun (i think pretzel buns are a tad over rated). The pot roast was cooked perfect and melted in your mouth. A hint of horseradish, provalone, ajus on the side....omg, it was so full of flavor...another one i would order. Jerry came over and asked how we liked the food...WE TOLD HIM IT WAS GREAT because it was. We have no problem speaking our minds about something we are paying good money for. Jerry was a great host and invited us to come back...WE SURE WILL. The moral of this story is: NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER. What a great find in the area. Thanks Jerry, Suzanne and everyone else at ELLYN's TAP AND GRILL for making our time there very nice. MERRY CHRISTMAS and we will see you soon!
(4)Michael T.
Awesome food, great service and a comfortable atmosphere! Loved the appetizer wings!
(5)Nina G.
We went here for lunch today and enjoyed our meal very much! The beer selection (according to my husband) is great...the cilantro lime salad was delicious and everyone else enjoyed their meal as well. We will definitely go back!!
(4)Ab B.
Stopped in for a bite to eat. Two couples with 3 kids. The men LOVED the beer menu and my hubby loved his beer selections. The beer was very cold which is exactly what we were looking for on this 96 degree day. The bar was packed because it was trivia night but we were still able to get a table. The fish tacos were excellent as was the portobello sandwich. Kids has chicken tenders and fries. Everyone at our table said the fries were the best they've ever had. We'll definitely be stopping here again.
(5)Adam J.
Very very good food. Best buffalo chicken wrap I've ever had. The burgers look great and the Reuben eggrolls were amazing. The place is clean and the service was great.
(4)Dee C.
Went here because my boyfriend's coworker's husband does trivia nights here. We went on Wednesday and who knew it would be jam packed on a Wednesday. It took me like 45 minutes to get ONE chair since we already had a table. Service was good even though it was crazy packed here. Food: amazing!! I had ordered a veggie pizza and a veggie panini. I was so full after the veggie panini that I didn't even try the pizza. My boyfriend said the pizza was good. The panini was soooooo good. Whatever sauce they use in there is so damn good I think I will have to go back just to have another panini there. The panini also came with fries. Wine: I had a malbec-arido and cabernet savignion-avalon. Both were great. The cabernet was a little dry, but I expected that. Overall, this place is a total hit for the Wednesday trivia nights. I will have to go again when her husband is doing the trivia night at Ellyn's again. You better get here early because it was jam packed even though we got there an hour before the trivia game started. There are prizes for the top 3 teams. We placed somewhere in the higher of the middle side of 22 teams.
(4)Osiris V.
I stopped in for lunch the other day. I got the pineapple jabanero boneless wings...ok. They weren't as spicy as I thought. Then again, pineapple counteracts with the fire that is built in your mouth from the jabanero. Still...not hot enough for me. My friend got the caprese salad...not ok. Whatever they put on the salad she didn't like. It's a big bar and I'd come back for drinks and such. They did have a lot of burgers and sandwiches that I may be tempted to try some time. That's about it.
(3)Billy E.
A small, friendly pub with a good amount of craft beers as well as the usual macros. What impressed me especially is the quality of the food. I wouldn't go there if I am being calorie conscious, but then I suppose I wouldn't be drinking beer either! I split the italian beef egg rolls with some friends for an appetizer and although the name sounds like it wouldn't work, THEY WERE RIDICULOUS! For my meal I had the Heart Attack burger rare and it was everything a decadent burger should be (although it isn't as sinister as it's name implies)! Ellyn's is great...you heard it here!
(5)Barnabas P.
Best wings in town and good service.
(4)Pat E.
They have great guacamole. The burger I got was called "The Fiesta". I went here with a group of old men and my brother. He got a BLT, which was his first ever. We both got chili before our dinner. It seems like just a local place to hang out. Terrible location for a restaurant, pretty tucked away. Waitresses aren't bad either! My burger was ok, nothing great, nothing bad either!
(3)Dale H.
It is obvious that the reviewers are friends of the owner of this place. This is a great place to drink. Warning...eat at your own risk.
(2)Jen F.
I've been to Ellyn's a few times and had good experiences every time. They typically have some really decent brews on tap. Service has always been snappy but not overbearing. The food has been good - I'm partial to the wraps - and plentiful. Lots of TVs for sports and a comfy sports bar feeling with warm wood tones throughout. As a Chicago transplant to the 'burbs, this bar ALMOST made me feel like I was back in a city bar, albeit one in Lakeview. Definitely a welcome break from the chain restaurant bars!
(4)alicia b.
Had a dinner date here the other night with my gal Rose.I suggested it since its right by our work and I always drive past it thinking I should try it so we did. It was a Thursday night and the place had a pretty good amount of people in there. I knew it was going to have a bar area but I wasnt expecting the bar to take up 85% of the restaurant. Theres a masive bar with high top tables around it and then on the perimeter maybe 10 booths exsist. I cant complain since they had the ginormous booths were you can fit 3 on each side! Love that especially when I have the whole side to myself to sprawl out and get cozy. They have bar games like pool and I think it was golden tee or something like that,a shit loado tvs,an ok beer list,ok drink list,good food,ok service and a weird group of patrons. They have nightly drink specials.We ended up skipping them though. Instead Rose ordered a lovely rita and I got a pomegrante martini. After tasting each others we came to a conclusion about my martini.... it tasted like bubbles, spot on! As you all know from your childhood bubbles always drew you in to take a lil sippy but in the end you regreted it sort of like I regreted my drink decision. After I held my nose and drank the bubbles I went with the Lovely Rita which was to die for! Super strong,pink and tasty. I ordered the veggie patty melt on marble rye with tator tots! This was probably the highlight of my meal/drink experience! Any place that serves tator tots is a-ok with me. My friend got the club sandwich with homemade chips that were thick and crisp.The food ws actaully really good! Later on our boys showed up and jumped in the massive booth with us to have a couple beers....but where oh where was the waitress??? That was sort of the question of the night.She was MIA most of the time and the boys had to go to the bar to get 2 out of 3 rounds since she wasnt around.But no big deal just sucks for here she missed out on a bigger tip.
(3)Michael R.
Good looking sports bar with ample number of TVs. Beer selection is above average. Service on a Sunday during pre-football season was ok, not a whole lot of friendliness. Quesadillas were cheesy and plenty spicy. Battered fish tacos were average and lacked a bit on the sides (rice only). Food and service in general was a bit bare bones. We will come back for the bar but probably not the food.
(3)Jacob J.
A St Patty's stop, for a few green beers which were on special $3.50 for Miller lites. All the bars in this area were jam packed with parking lots packed, these guys are located within a strip mall so there was ample parking available. We were lucky to grab a table near the front. Quite a number of waitress and staff on hand to help us out pretty quickly and management walking about quite often. The sound system in here had a clean sound and was pure throughout the bar. I was surprised at how hi-def the speakers were even in the Men's room, I think I overstayed my time in there for that reason. Warm atmosphere, clean, good music to sway and pee too. The bar sits in the center of the room with seats around and tables and booths off to each side. A separated room with a pool table, other games and an Internet jukebox. I must've had the luck of the Irish with me that night because I learned that my tab had been paid by whom? A cute gal; a secret admirer. Sweet!
(3)Stove P.
I've come here just for food and have never been let down. That also may be partly due to ordering the same thing every time I've eaten here. When something works, why change? I'm getting tired of saying I'm a vegetarian, and I really don't boast this much outside of Yelpland, but I'm here to spread the word to my fellow lovers of the animal-less consumption that Ellyn's is the place to go. I started off my meal with pretzel bites. My second dietary passion must be all things carbs. What a fix those pretzel bites were drenched in queso and mustard sauces. Yippee. Once I became an adult and decided to eat real food, I looked no further than their selection of wraps. Note that Ellyn's does provide the veggie burger. However, in my experience, finding a good veggie burger that doesn't taste like tissue paper has been a tough feat. I like things I can customize without meat. Wraps are just that versatile also don't leave much room for failure. Ellyn's wrap coupled with their fries was just the type of nourishment that will keep me coming back.
(5)Dawn S.
Small Wedding Shower for brother and fiancee. Working with Jerry and the staff was such a pleasant experience. Jerry, the owner, and I were in constant contact about the day. He was flexible on what I could bring in. On the day of, we had the back corner of the bar all decorated to how we wanted. The waitress (sorry I can't remember her name) was just fabulous. She was on top of drinks and food. Overall the experience was great. All of the guests in attendance loved the food, atmosphere and service! (My husband & I are regulars, so picking Ellyn's was an easy choice). Thanks again to Jerry and group for a wonderful and memorable day!
(5)Fred V.
I stopped for dinner on the recommendation of other yelpers. It was not a bad place. It had an array of HD tvs with various games on. The burger was flavorful and juicy. The unlimited chips with salsa and guacamole was a great appetizer. I really enjoyed the service. It was a great place to stop in to eat and relax for someone who was unfamiliar with the area.
(4)K M.
I wanted a super casual baby shower so my mom was able to find some place that fit that requirement. Service was slow in the beginning when they were serving the appetizer salads but things picked up and ended up just fine. The waitstaff is really friendly and were pretty attentive for helping out a big party. Definitely try their cilantro dressing for the salad - it's so yummy and it's homemade! Had their salmon dish which included a rice pilaf and mixed vegetables and it was decent, meaning I've had better. Space is a decent size ... we had about 44 ppl and we took up one side of the restaurant w/ high tables and booths. They do have some arcade games and there is a pool table in the back. Washrooms were ok - not the most spic and span but it's tolerable. There is a parking lot so you don't have to deal with parallel or valet parking like the city bars.
(3)Susan S.
Just went here today for lunch. Food was SO GOOD! I had a steak sandwich and fries - everything was extremely good! Will definitely be coming back. I'm curious to see what it's like on a Friday or Saturday night, or on their trivia night.
(5)April M.
I went here last night when I met up with a few girl friends to watch the Blackhawks game. We didn't have big expectations going into it since it's in a big strip mall with a Dominicks and doesn't stand alone like many good bars in the suburbs. Yet it is really nice inside and has friendly staff with great service. They have many tvs so you can easily see the game from where you are sitting at your table, booth or at the bar. They seemed to have a few lounge areas for big parties. The bathrooms were nice and clean and easy to find. It was easy to navigate around the bar, even when it was packed without having to squeeze through people to get through. I tried the food and got a Black and Blue burger with tatter tots, it was really good. Yet a place that serves tatter tots is usually really good in my book though! :) We ended up meeting some cool people here and having a good night celebrating the Blackhawks win. So I definitely will be open to going back to this bar again in the future!
(4)Amy B.
Try the Lime cilantro salad with grilled chicken! Fresh and fabulous!
(4)Paul P.
This place is one of my new favorite joints to have a drink at. They have good whisky and some good craft beer taps. The taps are radiated weekly, so there's always something new. The food is very nice. Good bar fair. They have Golden Tee and darts also, so if Y's get board there is something to do. The jukebox is standard, but had some good super search selections. This is a great place to watch a game. Ive been there for a couple of Hawks games and Bulls playoffs. It seems to have a good draw for fans, and there is a lot of shouting and good energy! TVs in good locations so you can watch wherever you are in the place. This is a great win for Glen Ellyn.
(5)Marla F.
No, we are not friends of the owners and we love this place. We started going here once a week over a year ago. Our son has swim practice nearby so my husband and I do "date night" at Ellyn's. The waitstaff don't get any better than the people who work here. They are friendly and welcoming. Servers stop by our table to say hello if they are not serving us that night. The Chips and Dips (tricolor tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole) are a must order with us. Other favorites include panko breaded shrimp, chimichurri flat iron steak, mahi mahi tacos, Kobe beef burger, and my personal favorite, the sliders. The place has a "neighborhood" feel to it even though it's in a strip mall.
(5)Eric H.
Men out number women 2 to 1. First thought it was a gay bar. But its not. Drinks are cheap, atmosphere is good, food is great, not so crowded during the week, younger crowd on weekends, alot of regulars. Im there mondays & tuesdays. (Havent been there in a while) :(
(5)B M.
A nice place that could be a lot better. I am a beer geek who will choose a place based on their beer menu. The first two beers I ordered were no longer available.This was odd considering beer menus should be updated daily. Our waitress seemed to be very busy and it took a while to get refills. I didn't eat but the people I was with said the food was good.
(3)John S.
Having driven past Ellyn's many times my family and I finally decided to try Ellyn's tap and grill for a week night dinner. When you enter Ellyns the first thought that comes to your head is sports bar. They have multiple flat screen tvs and yes even a golden tee arcade machine (a must for sports bars). The service here is also very good. I really liked the fact that we were not rushed through our appetizers. The food selection is also very interesting. The appetizers menu features many items that I don't normally see at other restaurants. The Jack and blue cheese stix here are very tasty and I recommend getting them when you come here. I also realy enjoyed the waffle fries. Would have been great if they offered them with melted cheddar cheese (which they may I didn't exactly ask for it). For dinner I had the Kobe burger. My burger was cooked perfectly, although the bun was nothing special (they offer a pretzel bun also though that I will have to try next time). All and all one of the better sports bars in the area.
(4)Cyndi C.
Love, love, LOVE this place! My bf and I stumbled upon it by chance, we saw a coupon and decided to check it out one Sunday. The waitstaff is extremely friendly and accommodating and the menu is well thought out. We had the burgers and were absolutely blown away. Phenomenal quality and great portion size. We were thoroughly impressed. We have made this our new Sunday spot and have yet to be disappointed!
(5)J C.
First time here. They had live music which was pretty good. Beer was cold. Service was fast. Food was good - got the sampler app.
(5)Traci Z.
I am only rating the food for Ellyn's. We ordered for pick-up. It was super quick and ready in like 10 mins. I had just a regular cheeseburger with the potato chips. The burger was delicious. They were awesome homemade potato chips. They could have used a little more seasoning. My boyfriend got the heartache burger with the fried egg and bacon. He loved it. The burgers seemed huge. I don't think either of us finished it. If you want a good burger, I would recommend this place!
(4)Chris H.
Food was average, beer was cold, decor was like a sports bar. Service was fast and friendly. Prices were also reasonable. I'd go back if asked to go. Wouldn't be my first choice on my own.
(4)Jim J.
Really good food, drink specials, and great service. I had the Rajun Cajun Chicken Sandwich with a side salad and thought the were excellent (the salad though simple as incredible fresh, especially for a pub). My girlfriend had the pot roast sandwich and thought it was fine. Definitely a good place to eat or have some drinks if in the area.
(4)Kate D.
If you're in the mood for good beer and a burger, head to Ellyn's. This place has a different, decidedly less creepy feel than Alfie's and much better burgers. The menu isn't real big (2 pages) but the burgers are all you really need. I washed my 8 oz cheeseburger down with Two Brothers Domaine Dupage - I was delighted to find they have it on tap. Our waitress, Jennifer, was great. She kept our drinks full and had the entire beer list memorized (no small task at a place like this). My burger came with french fries or tater tots. Trying to be healthy, I asked for a substitute and she gave me my choice of any salad on the menu. The signature salad was a bit spicy but flavorful and unique. Whether you want to watch sports, drink, or eat a full meal, Ellyn's Tap is the place to go.
(5)Andy S.
Hearty, well-done food, yet have only had the basics...appetizers, burgers, etc. All been very well done. Extensive beer selection available on tap. Excellent service. Worth a try!
(4)Jennifer B.
Pretty good pulled pork sandwiches and a nice selection on tap, but the atmosphere is kind of blah. Reasonably priced.
(3)Chester R.
3 years later and it's even better, best bar in the universe imho. if i could give it 6 stars i would.
(5)Drew E.
The guacamole....amazing. The burgers are great, and the menu never lets down. When the kitchen closes simply ask for a bar pizza to sober you up a bit. If you are looking for a few great bar tenders seriously check out ellyns. Brian will give you a taste of any beer you want and follow it up with a great story. I try to get here once a week with my friends to catch up, ellyns has never disappointed me yet!!!
(5)Wii M.
Not bad for a tavern in Glen Ellyn, the atmosphere is descent but it doesn't have much to offer, especially since it doesn't contain a dance floor.
(3)Matt R.
Great prices!, Great attitude! Great Food! I go all the time and never have a bad time. I love the BLT and the steak sandwich. The menu has a bit of latin flare, but it works. I am a totally white bread guy and I dont like Mexican food, but you dont really notice it, because the food rocks!!!!
(5)Zak K.
Great service! Great comfy, semi-classy, taverny pub. The chips and salsa was great and they have great specials!
(5)Teresa O.
Through Groupon we came to know this Pub & Grill. The beer selection is outstanding with beer from local breweries to imported ones. Then the excellent food was an added bonus. We have had their HOMEMADE pot roast sandwich, fish & chips( homemade), burgers, fried appetizers, and their great chili. To top things off there are individual desserts that will make your mouth water like their chocolate cake. Lastly the prices are very reasonable for the excellent food and service.
(5)Carver L.
Great beer selection with lots of rotating micros. The pot roast sandwich is explosively delicious. Friendly service and good prices round out the review. Trivia on Wednesday nights is fun.
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