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Hardware, North Aurora, IL

Hardware

4.8
4.8
3732 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
  • Great for craft beers
Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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 Tomato$13.00

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

    • Apple Cinnamon French Toast$10.00

      Cinnamon apples, mascarpone, maple syrup

      Appetizer Share Plates

      • Baked Goat Cheese$14.00

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

        • Bone Marrow$17.00

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

          Green House Salads

          • Green House Salad$9.00

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

            • Mushroom and Egg Salad$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 Burger$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

                • Brisket$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 Lunch$14.00

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

                    • Georgia Peach Grilled Cheese Lunch$14.00

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

                      Last updated: February 2, 2022

                      What 3,732 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
                      • 4.8Food
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.8Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • Chicago / Illinois

                        Innovative

                      • Chicago / Illinois

                        Contemporary American

                      • West Suburbs

                        Best Ambiance

                      • West Suburbs

                        Innovative

                      • West Suburbs

                        Great for outdoor dining

                      • West Suburbs

                        Contemporary American

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Hardware offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the sustainable and locally grown ingredients, adding a "special quality" to dishes. The outdoor patio is highly praised for its ambiance, and the extensive whiskey selection impresses enthusiasts. It's a beloved spot for creative cuisine and memorable meals.

                      3,732 Reviews

                      1. John

                        Chicago

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great food and service. Will definitely be going back again.

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                      2. Kindi

                        Chicago

                        52 reviews

                        5.0

                        52 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We love Hardware, one of the best bone marrow dishes we’ve ever had! We love the atmosphere and that they grow their own hops and greens.

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                      3. Monica

                        Chicago

                        190 reviews

                        5.0

                        190 reviews

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        One of my absolute favorite restaurants! Lisa , our server never missed a beat. The food was all desperately crafted and delicious. My only regret is I did not save room for dessert.

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                      4. Nancy

                        Orange County

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        My husband & I were celebrating our wedding anniversary today. We were seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant, & greeted with a complementary champagne toast. Our waitress was very attentive & made great menu suggestions. Our food was delicious. We started with the homemade cinnamon bun, which we were told often sells out. We now know why - that bourbon glaze mmmm!!! I had the apple/cheddar/brie grilled cheese with sweet potato chips - excellent! My husband had the spinach/mushroom/potato frittata - also very good! We have dined at Hardware many times & have always enjoyed our meals here. The service today was exceptional - we felt pampered for our anniversary. Thank you❣️

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                      5. Joe

                        Tampa

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        My wife and I enjoyed this for date night. Food surpassed our expectations. The homemade pasta reminded us of Italy. The Burnt ends were some of the best I ever had. We will be back and don’t say that often.

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                      6. VictoriaB

                        Chicago

                        5 reviews

                        5.0

                        5 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The food was delicious! Cool vibes! If this restaurant was closer to my home I would definitely go more often. It is worth the trip. Highly recommend.

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                      7. Monica

                        Chicago

                        190 reviews

                        5.0

                        190 reviews

                        Dined on November 15, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our server Amanda did an excellent job, carefully describing the specials, making sure that drinks were always full. We never wanted for anything. The food was fresh, delicious and expertly prepared. The duck bacon is a new favorite.

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                      8. Dave

                        Chicago

                        28 reviews

                        vip
                        4.0

                        28 reviews

                        Dined on November 15, 2024

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The service ambience for fantastic. The food was a good value for the price. While the entrées sounded very creative and interesting, they turned out to be a bot bland. We had the fish and chips as well as the ravioli. Also the Ho ho dessert had very little trace of the alcohol that was advertised.

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                      9. David

                        Chicago

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on November 10, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food was absolutely delicious. Great variety, great flavor. We will definitely be back.

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                      10. David

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on November 10, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Best brisket I’ve ever had, very knowledgeable and engaging server. We will be back!!

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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 3732 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 PM
                      Booked 65 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for Hardware

                      2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

                      Additional information

                      • Cross street
                        Oak St
                      • Neighborhood
                        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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