Sanctuary Plainfield

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

This one bleeds Chicago. You can taste it before it hits the table. The slow-cooked beef, pulled until it surrenders, soaked in its own story. The hot and briny giardiniera cheese sauce cuts through like February wind off the lake. Caramelized onions roll in sweet and heavy, the way the city softens when the streetlights flicker on just past 5pm.

It’s a tribute to every corner joint that kept the lights on, every beef stand under the tracks where grease and loyalty held the neighborhood together. The kind of sandwich you eat too quickly while leaning over the paper, elbows on the counter, snow melting off your boots.

It’s not pretty. It’s not polite. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦.
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𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗥 | tender shredded beef, giardiniera cheese sauce, caramelized onions, hoagie roll

𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘶.
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🏴‍☠️ View our food menu online at www.sovereigntap.com.
⛓ Order ahead for carryout at www.sovereigntogo.com.

10/24/2025

🜃 𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 | 𝗢𝗖𝗧 𝟮𝟴 – 𝗡𝗢𝗩 𝟰 🜂

The veil thins, the candles flicker, and something sacred stirs in the kitchen. For the first time ever, we gather to honor our house icon, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻, with a week-long feast of spells, spirits, and secret cravings.

Expect special food items inspired by the legendary dish itself, libations poured with intention, and a space to revel in a little magic before the dark months set in.

Bring your friends. Wear your black lace. Call down the moon and raise a glass.

𝑳𝙞𝒗𝙚 𝙙𝒆𝙡𝒊𝙘𝒊𝙤𝒖𝙨𝒍𝙮.

11/29/2024

𝘼 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣: 𝘼 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩, 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮

For ten years, we’ve had the profound privilege of sharing our love for food and drink with this amazing community. Across thousands of dishes, two beloved buildings, countless talented chefs, and more Brussels sprouts than we dare to count, we’ve grown, evolved, and reached this incredible milestone. On 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟲 𝗣𝗠, we invite you to join us in celebrating our ten year anniversary - an evening dedicated to the artistry, connection, and hard work that has made Sovereign what it is today.

This isn’t just a beer dinner—it’s a celebration of everything that makes this community special. Together with our friends at Werk Force Brewing, we’ve crafted a menu that pairs perfectly with the best beer Plainfield has to offer. Our comrades at Ten Drops Coffee have created a one-of-a-kind collaboration roast, honoring our shared home of Plainfield and the people who make it such a vibrant place. And to capture the spirit of the evening, our dear friend Brendan from Harvest Moon Tattoo Co. has created artwork that tells the story of Sovereign in a way that only he can.

This dinner is a moment to reflect on the last decade - a decade of flavor, friendship, and purpose - and to toast to the future. This is our story, written in food, drink, and art. Be part of this chapter.

⛓ 𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏 𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙆: https://adecadeofsovereign.eventbrite.com/

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𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒖

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲: 𝗔𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲
𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨: Ol’ Pile – American Light Lager · 4.5% ABV
𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘩: Short Rib Tacos – Tender braised short rib topped with zesty chili aioli, tangy pickled shallot and apple, and crispy fried jalapeños.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝘄𝗼
𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨: Apricot Vultures – Apricot Saison · 7.4% ABV
𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘩: Date & Burrata Salad – Dates paired with creamy burrata, crisp red lettuce, spiced almonds, and a drizzle of cherry balsamic.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲
𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨: DDH Formerly Known As… – Double-Dry-Hopped IPA · 6.8% ABV
𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘩: Arancini – Golden-fried arancini stuffed with pork belly and smoky morita, garlic herb Boursin cheese.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿
𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨: Chowdah Space – Hazy IPA with Galaxy & Citra Hops · 6.8% ABV
𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘩: Charred Beef Loin – Perfectly seared beef loin served with layers of truffled potato pavé, velvety roasted garlic and mushroom purée, and a rich IPA demi-glace.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁
𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨: Barrel-Aged Sleepy Bear infused with Ten Drops Coffee · 14.2% ABV
𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘩: Chocolate & Coffee Bread Pudding – Decadent chocolate and coffee-soaked bread pudding topped with a bourbon-caramel drizzle, whipped vanilla cream, and a sprinkle of smoked sea salt.

08/04/2024

Come join us for the last summer artisan market of the year!

Sip on a coconut margarita, much on sovereign bites, and shop your favorite local artisans.

Happy Sunday ☀️

01/26/2023

Well, la-di freakin’ da! We got ourselves a burger here. Hey, Dad, I can’t see too good. Is that Ronald McDonald over there!?

12/05/2020

Brunch is back tomorrow at Sovereign.

French toast, fried chicken thighs, caramel, powdered sugar

Available for Sunday Brunch 12/6 from 8am-2pm

Order online for pickup or delivery at www.sovereigntogo.com

12/02/2020

We can’t wait

Starting 12/6/2020!

12/02/2020

Three Eyed Raven

We brewed a beer with our friends over at Arrowhead Ales that releases at Crusade tomorrow! A west coast double IPA with orange blossom honey, 8% abv and crushable. Stop by 12/2 at 5:00 pm to pick up some cans, a howler or a pint!

11/30/2020

New seasonal options at Juicehead Smoothie Bar

NEW SEASONAL SMOOTHIE! An eggnog inspired smoothie.

Holiday Nectar • Choice of strawberry or banana base, banana, eggnog, nutmeg, cinnamon. Topped with strawberry or banana, granola & festive sprinkles.