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Hardware, North Aurora, IL

Hardware

4.8
4.8
3751 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Hardware

4.8
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Aurora

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

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
  • 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 3,751 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
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.8Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • 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 an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." The relaxed atmosphere and sustainable practices, including on-site grown ingredients, elevate its charm. Patrons rave about the "incredible" Korean Fried Rice and "fantastic" outdoor seating. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall enthusiasm for Hardware is undeniable, making it a must-visit culinary destination.

                      3,751 Reviews

                      1. Suburbanite

                        Chicago

                        13 reviews

                        4.0

                        13 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Service is outstanding as is the beverage selection. Food was good, but unfortunately was lukewarm in temperature. Pricing seemed a bit on the expensive side.

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                      2. Matty

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always an enjoyable time at hardware, can't go wrong with the brisket and the cocktails are always great

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                      3. Dan

                        Chicago

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Probably the most tender Brisket I’ve ever had. Held the tenderness from beginning to end of the meal. Fantastic!!

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                      4. Jorge

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        4.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Good food end good drink a pleasant atmosphere

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                      5. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago

                        4 reviews

                        5.0

                        4 reviews

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great service and ambience!

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                      6. Mark

                        Chicago

                        5 reviews

                        5.0

                        5 reviews

                        Dined on December 2, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Hardware is one of our favorite places to dine! The menu is eclectic but all the dishes are tasty! As usual the service was excellent as was the food and drink.

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                      7. Ralph

                        Chicago

                        73 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        73 reviews

                        Dined on November 30, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We met friends the day after Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. The The service and food were top notch. This is a great place to have a great meal in a nice atmosphere.

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                      8. Roy

                        Chicago

                        12 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        12 reviews

                        Dined on November 29, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our Thanksgiving tradition for a number of years now has been to visit Hardware. Food is great, and their beers are really good! Our server, Margarita, was fantastic! It was a great way for the two of us to celebrate the holiday!

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                      9. Jeffrey

                        Greater Boston

                        9 reviews

                        5.0

                        9 reviews

                        Dined on November 29, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always enjoy the food and the experience. Prompt service even on a very busy night.

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                      10. Kay

                        Chicago

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined on November 28, 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We are repeat customers and will be back again and 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 3751 OpenTable diners.

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

                      A photo of Hardware restaurant

                      Hardware

                      4.8
                      $30 and under
                      Contemporary American
                      Aurora

                      Make a reservation

                      2 people
                      7:00 PM
                      Booked 32 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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