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Hardware, North Aurora, IL

Hardware

4.8
4.8
3682 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for craft beers
Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (630) 299-3977
  • Website
    http://www.eathardware.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alysemarie Warren
  • Location
    2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542
  • Neighbourhood
    Aurora
  • Cross Street
    Oak St
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Brunch

  • 3 Cheddar and TomatoUS$13.00

    Young, truffle and 5 yr cheddar grilled cheese with mighty vine yellow tomato

    • Apple Cinnamon French ToastUS$10.00

      Cinnamon apples, mascarpone, maple syrup

      Appetizer Share Plates

      • Baked Goat CheeseUS$14.00

        Goat cheese, jalapeno jam, caramelized shallots, balsamic dates, Castelvetrano olives and rosemary oil on a grilled ciabatta

        • Bone MarrowUS$17.00

          Roasted bone marrow, sweet pickled carrots, red wine cherries, spiced fried quinoa, toasted brioche

          Green House Salads

          • Green House SaladUS$9.00

            Carioca, winter density, Nevada and breen lettuces, watercress-infused oil, white balsamic, and honey herb mustard

            • Mushroom and Egg SaladUS$13.00

              Marinated cremini mushrooms, red pepper, green onion, jalapeno, carrot, sous vide egg, sesame seeds, magenta, kale, mizuna lettuce, spicy Thai vinaigrette

              Dinner Entree Plates

              • Bison BurgerUS$16.00

                Two 1/4 lb. house-made bison and pork patties, truffle white cheddar or 5-year old cheddar, hardware greens, Dijon mayonnaise, tomato, brioche bun. Choose a cheese: Truffle White Cheddar, 5-Year Old Cheddar

                • BrisketUS$23.00

                  14 hour in-house smoked brisket, B.B.G.B. coffee stout BBQ, rustic mashed potato, corn relish. (Gluten free BBQ available)

                  Lunch Grill Cheese

                  • Creamy Artichoke Grilled Cheese LunchUS$14.00

                    Parmesan and artichoke cream cheese, 5 year cheddar, smoked Gouda and toasted broiche

                    • Georgia Peach Grilled Cheese LunchUS$14.00

                      Brie cheese, goat cheese, grilled peach jam, spinach, candied pecans on country white bread

                      Last updated: February 2, 2022

                      What 3,682 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      4.8
                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.7Food
                      • 4.7Service
                      • 4.8Ambience
                      • 4.4Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • West Suburbs

                        Innovative

                      • West Suburbs

                        Contemporary American

                      3,682 Reviews

                      1. Kimberly

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food was Amazing! Service was top notch. It was a beautiful patio and scenery was gorgeous.

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                      2. ThaddaeusH

                        Chicago

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Celebrated our 9 year anniversary at Hardware on 9/7/2024. We are extremely pleased with the entire experience. The food, service and hospitality were outstanding! We look forward to going back soon.

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                      3. Robert

                        Chicago

                        37 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        37 reviews

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        OMG this place is special! The decor is built around their sustainable goals and it makes for a very organic environment. Then the cooking and service are excellent as well. First time for us… not the last!!

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                      4. Gina

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Wonderful food, attentive and exceedingly nice service, and fabulous ambiance.

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                      5. moira

                        Chicago

                        60 reviews

                        vip
                        4.0

                        60 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Good. Cocktails, good entrees. Slightly disappointed in octopus appetizer

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                      6. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined on September 1, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food was amazing. Beautifully displayed. Flavors spot on. Drinks and mocktails were nice. The venue was amazing. The edible gardens. The micro greens and lettuce. Open space and decorations were great. Service was good, but missing some thing (forgot my one order and said I never ordered it) Food took a bit longer than expected. Seating was comfortable, wide seats.

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                      7. Alex

                        Chicago

                        4 reviews

                        5.0

                        4 reviews

                        Dined on August 31, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We really enjoyed the interesting combination of flavors and textures in the food we ordered. Looking forward to a return visit. Too bad we are 45 minutes away or we would be there more often.

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                      8. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago

                        18 reviews

                        vip
                        4.0

                        18 reviews

                        Dined on August 31, 2024

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        This was our second visit. Hardware has one of the nicest patios we've ever dined on. This time, we were seated far out, giving almost a picnic or Italian villa vibe. They're farm-to-table, so food quality & freshness are outstanding. The quinoa salad was as delicious as it was healthy. They had an excellent special on a roasted pepper appetizer too. I had the slow-roasted brisket, which was surprisingly lean & fine-grained but tasty, accompanied by the best-tasting mashed potatoes of my life (intentionally lumpy, but oddly lacking the skin). My husband had so loved the Market Fish Stew last time, he ordered it again. The recipe had changed since a year ago, but he said the new version (more brothy, less tomato-y) was even better. We enjoyed the beers they brew on-site. They offer tasting flights. I liked my IPA & I'm picky. Service felt unrushed, so we were surprised that our leisurely meal took only an hour. Our server was very pleasant & fixed the wobble of our outdoor table. My one complaint, but a concern worthy of knocking a point off my overall rating, was the inattention to the rest rooms. They're individual little rooms, very cute with reclaimed wood. But on my first visit, there were no paper towels or any means of hand-drying. I told the nearest server. On my second visit, using a different bathroom, not only were there no towels, but the toilet was leaking and there was a large unappealing puddle on the floor. When I reported this situation to the servers, none seemed appropriately appalled nor ready to spring to action. I got the same lack of reaction from the maitre'd at the door as we exited. The restaurant wasn't overly busy and I saw servers & the maitre'd gabbing, so they certainly had time to attend to the restrooms. My mom grew up in the restaurant business & she always checked the condition of a restaurant's restroom first, before committing to dining at it, as bathroom cleanliness can reflect kitchen cleanliness.

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                      9. Jordan

                        Denver

                        16 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        16 reviews

                        Dined on August 30, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Highly recommend! Great patio perfect for summer. Unique, tasty food and good service

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                      10. Nansi

                        Chicago

                        12 reviews

                        4.0

                        12 reviews

                        Dined on August 25, 2024

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Good was good and came out really fast. Our waiter was really nice. Nice level was terrible. We couldn’t hear each other talk and we were sitting really close to each other. Drink there are ok. They focus more on bourbon and whiskey. We have been there before and would go back again

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                      FAQs

                      Hardware offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 299-3977.

                      Hardware is rated 4.8 stars by 3682 OpenTable diners.

                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                      Make a reservation

                      2 people
                      7:00 p.m.
                      Booked 29 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for Hardware

                      2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

                      Additional information

                      • Cross Street
                        Oak St
                      • Neighbourhood
                        Aurora
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
                      • Price
                        $30 and under
                      • Cuisines
                        Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress Code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Parking Details
                        Private Lot
                      • Payment Options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Executive Chef
                        Alysemarie Warren
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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