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Hardware, North Aurora, IL

Hardware

4.7
4.7
3801 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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: 2 February 2022

                      What 3,801 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                      4.7
                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.7Food
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.7Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • West Suburbs

                        Best Service

                      • West Suburbs

                        Innovative

                      • West Suburbs

                        Great for outdoor dining

                      • West Suburbs

                        Contemporary American

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Hardware is a delightful farm-to-table restaurant known for its "incredible food" and "creative menu." Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and the "wonderful atmosphere," enhanced by a sustainable mission and lovely decor. The bison burger and brisket are must-tries, while the cocktail selections impress. Highly recommended for any occasion!

                      3,801 Reviews

                      1. Leigh

                        VIP

                        Chicago

                        22 reviews

                        5.0

                        22 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Hardware is always a great experience! The food is interesting, plentiful. Great selection of unique cocktails. We love the warm, casual vibe

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                      2. James

                        Chicago

                        133 reviews

                        5.0

                        133 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Food and service was great. It’s our go to place when we go out for a nice meal.

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                      3. James

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always worth the drive, the menu is well thought out, changes seasonally.

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                      4. Kirk

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        We have visited a number of times, and have enjoyed it each time! The food is very good, drinks are fun, and the servers do a great job.

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                      5. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        3.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 3
                        We had reservations for Valentine's evening, but still got seated in a room on a small table next to a fabric wall where the winter wind was making us cold. We kept our coats on. The rest of the restaurant looked warm and inviting. Food was really good, but my Skirt Steak could have used some kind of starch, something small, to balance out the meat flavor.

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                      6. Michael

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everything was amazing, my only comment would be the Manhattan steak did taste very charred, it could be from the coffee rub possibly. All in all though me and my girlfriend love Hardware and will definitely be back again.

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                      7. Lisa

                        Chicago

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Amazing food, atmosphere and server. Like always.

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                      8. Lindsay

                        Chicago

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Loved their food! Everything was so unique. And cozy atmosphere!

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                      9. Bob

                        Chicago

                        4 reviews

                        4.0

                        4 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 3
                        I enjoyed everything but the noise level made it nearly impossible to have a conversation.

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                      10. Ralph

                        Chicago

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 8 February 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Best restaurant my wife and I have enjoyed in years. From the house brews through the delicious appetizers , the excellent entrees to the melt in your mouth desserts … we enjoyed our visit and can’t wait to come back.

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                      FAQs

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

                      Hardware is rated 4.7 stars by 3801 OpenTable diners.

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

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      19:00
                      Booked 36 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for Hardware

                      2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

                      Additional information

                      • Cross Street
                        Oak St
                      • Area
                        Aurora
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
                      • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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