Filbert's Old Time Root Beer is a historic local Chicago institution, in business for over 100 years and still bottling the old fashioned way. It is a hidden gem and an old-school soda company, crafting delicious root beer and many other yummy flavored sodas. The tasty craft sodas are made with cane sugar, not high fructose corn syrup. The business operates from a no-frills warehouse with friendly, helpful staff. The owner is a really great guy with a wonderful personality. Prices cannot be beaten. It is an amazing and special place that deserves continued support.
We had a wonderful, spontaneous stop here on the way to the airport. Andrew was so personable and answered all our questions and showed us around the place. It was neat to see how the drinks are made and astonished at how much production comes from a small scale factory. Amazing.
March 2026
Great Chicago staple. Pure cane sugar soda. Tons of flavors. Owners are great.
February 2026
The most amazing local soda spot. Mostly known doe their root beer. But other great flavors like peach. Lime. Pineapple and mote
