
560 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-474-0932
Common Good
COFFEE HOUSE
COFFEE
Fri - Sat | 7am-12pm
COCTKAILS
Mon - Thurs | 5 pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat | 5pm - 1am
Sunday: closed
560 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-474-0932
COMMON GOOD
COCKTAIL HOUSE
Mon–Thurs: 5pm–11pm
Fri–Sat: 5pm–1am
Sunday: closed
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Refreshing Cocktails
Askeladdens Elixir
Aquavit, Lingonberry, Black Cardamom, Gen-P, Lemon, Grapefruit
Ikea and the rest of the Scandinavian Empire no longer hold a monopoly on lingonberries. So come get some at a Common Good near you.
[Nostalgic , Nordic, Tart]
Crowd Teaser
Tequila, Pineapple & Mango Brandy, Aged Cachaça, Uncharted Rhapsody, Pineapple Ginger Honey, Lime
If a Last Word, Hotel Nacional, and Chartreuse Swizzle had a throuple child … this would be it. You will probably love it.
[Herbal, Fruity, Subtle-Spice]
New Adoration
Minted Rye, Lamb Fat-Washed Fernet, Pomegranate Demerara, Lime
Jesus inspires Ghent. Ghent makes a polyptych altarpiece. Altarpiece inspires bartender. Bartender makes cocktail. You enjoy.
[Mildly Odd, Delightfully Pleasant, Tri-Balanced]
I Dream(t) of ‘Tini
Bourbon, Madiera, Carciofo, Burnt Orange Caramel, Orange Juice, Lemon
This is a delicious refreshing drink. It is not a “martini”. We do not have a “martini menu”. Hand in hand we move forward toward a new and better world.
[Juicy, Robust, Not-to-Sweet]
Persian Snowball Fight
Mezcal, Saffron, Madagascar Vanilla, Rosewater, Pistachio, Honey, Lemon, Egg White
Sometimes you try an ice cream, and it changes your life. Then you wait 16 years and make a cocktail out of it.
[Floral, Complex, Memorable]
¿I have to go to school now?
Tejocote-Infused Mezcal, Guava, Morita, Honey, Lemon
Yes. You will do reading, writing, and arithmetic.
[Bee’s Knee, Earthy, Citra]
Sweet, Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato Shochu, Cachaça, Sweet Potato, Brown Sugar, Acid-Adjusted Orange Juice, Nutmeg
Because sweet potatoes belong on the table year-round – not just on Thanksgiving.
[Comforting, Bright, Midwest-y]
Peppa Fig
Dictador Rum, Bacon, Figs, Brown Sugar, Lime
“Silly daddy, your tummy is too big.”
[Savory-sweet, Maple-adjacent, Honest]
Roux’d Awakening
Roux-Washed Buffalo Trace, Dooyema Secret Family Recipe Pepperkaker Syrup, Angostura
What’s better for a cold snap than an authentic Norwegian ginger snap. Oh snap!
Spiced, Molassess-y, Party]
Olive for You Only
Olive Oiled Rye, Nonino, Metric Coffee, Egg White, Lemon
No other lover can know of our love.
[Smooth, Rich, New]
Slow-Sipping Cocktails
Am I Ambrosia?
Prickly Pear-infused Jamaican Rum, Ambrosia, Campari, Cocchi Americano,
Am I Pregante? Am I Perganot? Am I Preggermont?
[Bitter, Juicy, Pretty]
2 To-Go, Please!
Chorizo Fat Washed-Tequila, Nixta, Tortilla Syrup, Angostura and Mole Bitters
Taco inspired Old Fashioned? I'll take 2 to-go please!
[Savory, Taco!, Bold]
Yertha Bomb
Buffalo Trace, Kintaro, Yerba Mate, Peychauds, Sweet Potato, Pomegranate, Cinnamon
When bartender Seth was trying to bring a pound of yerba mate through TSA as a pre-wedding gift to his brother and his ex-fiance, it unfortunately looked like a bomb.
[Earthy, Tea-y, New Wave]
Quit Playin’
CG Private Select 1792 Full Proof, CG Private Select Bhakta 1928, Sazerac du Forge Cognac, Carciofo, 5 yr Madeira
Yeah, we do crazy things with our spirits. But sometimes you just gotta let 'em sing by themselves.
[Classic-y, All Booze, Toffee]
To Kill A Sunset
Clarified Grapefruit-Switched Mezcal, Cardamaro, Malort, Amontillado
“Oh my dreams will never come true. I’m too old. I give up.” SHUT IT.
[Satisfying, Uplifting, Unrelentingly Medium-Bitter]
Cryptic Christingle
Mezcal, Chocolate Milk, Campari, Cloves, Chinotto
Why Christingles are a thing has confused the greatest minds for years. An orange with a candle is one thing – but adding tooth picks, red tape, and candy?!
[Chocolate, Christmas, Orange]
Mon Chérry
Cherry & Sherry Switched Buffalo Trace, Zucca, Cherry-Kombu Bitters
Take a simple Black Manhattan, but make it cherry-tart and sherry-nutty.
[Flavorful, Dryish, Fun]
Greatest Hits [$14]
DTF: DOWN TO FIESTA
Tequila, Falernum, Lime, Mango-Chili-Cardamom Syrup
This cocktail was down in Summer 2020. It still is, if you are.
(Fruity, Spicy, Refreshing)
OAXACAN WINE
Bahnez Mezcal, Brandy, 5yr Madeira, Aperitivo, Cherry-Walnut Bitters
Winter 2019 luxurious throwback. This is a sexy, smokey, balanced, boozy sipper.
(Smokey, Medium Bodied, Sweet Front & Bitter-dry Finish)
Self-Satisfied World Citizen
Cranberry Sudachi Shochu, Cinnamon-Spiced Salted Orange Peel Honey, Combier, Clarified Lime
“Why do people drink cosmos? Because they’re ****** delicious.”
-Phil Olson
Tart-Sweet, Elegant, Autumn-Spiced
CHAPERONE'S DAY OFF
Tequila, Brovo Pink, Sauvignon Blanc, Ginger, Rhubarb, Lime, Lemon
Our not-so-recent "greatest hit" comes from 2023 and highlights that feeling when you get a day off from your responsibilities, and the sun decides to shine all day.
[Zing-Zippy, Retro-Pink, Beach-75]
SIPPING SCHOLAR
High-Proof Bourbon Blend, 10yr Madeira, Amaro, Krauter, House Orange Bitters
This boozy hit from our opening menu in the Fall of 2018 is one of those we just can’t stop thinking about.
(Booze Forward, Elegant, Well-Traveled)
Seasonal Reserve Cocktails
Latest Choice [$25]
Common Good Private Select Tobala Mezcal, Brovo Uncharted, Bay Leaf Maraschino, Clarified Lime Juice
“You make your choices and you live with them.“
-Phil Connor, Feb 2, 1993
[Herbal, Smokey, Symphonic]
Hot Toddies [$12]
Seasonal Offering
Available in Winter Months
Free-Spirited Cocktails [$8]
Front Lobby Protest
(What are you Durian?)
Durian, Cherry, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Lime, Palm Sugar, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom
Be Infamous.
[Funky, Fruity, Spiced]
Forest Fairy Disco
Strawberry Balsamic Shrub, Lemon, Super Bubbly Water
We just occasionally buy flowers for each other.
[Floral, Bittersweet, Changing]
Calderone’s Revenge
Tonic, Mint, Lime, Hoshizaki Water
Vice has no jurisdiction over this concoction.
[Herbaceous, Citrusy, Mojito-esque]
Post Holiday Doc
Huckleberry, Blueberry, Maple, Ginger, Cinnamon, Allspice, Lemon
Common Good holiday classics can be enjoyed without booze too!
[Berried, Warming, Yum Yum]
Japanese-Style Highballs
Jim Beam Bourbon, Lemon Oil
[$8]
Botanivor, Corsican Aperitif, Herbs
[$10]
Cranberry-Infused Sudachi Shochu, Lime Oil
[$10]
Brovo Uncharted, Lemon Oil
[$10]
Roku Gin, House Made Tonic, Lime
[$10]
Hakushu 12
[$20]
House Classics [$14]
OLD FASHIONED
Buffalo Trace, Bitter-Cherry-Orange Syrup, House Bitters
BLACK MANHATTAN
Elijah Craig Rye, Amari Maria Del Monte, Noveis, Averna, Angostura Bitters
SAZERAC
Rittenhouse Rye, Saint Vivant Armagnac, Peychaud Bitters, Jade 1901 Absinthe
MARTINI
Hendricks Neptunia, Old Tom Gin, Brovo Witty, Orange Bitters
NEGRONI
Castle & Key Kentucky Gins, Glendalough Wild Foraged, Campari, Brovo Aperitivo, Gran Classico, Carpano Antica
MANHATTAN
Wild Turkey 101, Evan Williams Bonded, Carpano Antica, House Cherry-Kombu Bitters, Lemon Twist
BOULEVARDIER
Bardstown Fusion, Brovo Aperitivo, Campari, Carpano Antica
WHISKEY SOUR
Maker’s Mark, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White, Lemon Oil
DAIQUIRI
Select Blend of R(h)ums, Lime, Sugar
Reserve Classics
RESERVE ROB ROY [$40]
1991 Auchriosk 23yr Cask Strength Single Malt, Carpano Antica, Aromatic Bitters
RESERVE SAZERAC [$18]
Starlight Calvados Finished Rye (CG Barrel Select), Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Peychaud Bitters, Jade 1901 Absinthe
RESERVE BOULEVARDIER [$16]
Starlight Port Finished Bourbon (CG Barrel Select), Campari, Brovo Aperitivo, Carpano Antica
RESERVE DAIQUIRI [$28]
Hampden Great House Distillers Edition Rum, Martinique Cane Syrup, Lime
RESERVE OLD FASHIONED [$14]
Common Good Barrel Select Sazerac Rye, Black Sugar, Maple, House Bitters
RESERVE MANHATTAN [$20]
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (CG Barrel Select), Carpano Antica, Bitters
RESERVE WHISKEY SOUR [$16]
Maker’s Mark “First Lap” (CG Private Select), Lemon, Sugar, Egg White, Lemon Oil
Common Good Barrel Selections
MAKER'S MARK PRIVATE SELECT
Common Good "First Lap"
Kentucky Bourbon, 108.2 Proof
[$8/$16, Bottle: $75]
ELIJAH CRAIG FULL PROOF
Common Good Barrel Select
Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 129 Proof
[$11/$22]
STARLIGHT DISTILLERY
Indiana Straight Rye Common Good Barrel Select
Indiana Straight Rye, 114 Proof
[$8/$16, Bottle: $55]
STARLIGHT DISTILLERY
Rum Finished Bourbon Common Good Barrel Select
Straight Bourbon, 109.9 Proof
[$11/$22, Bottle: $80]
MAKER'S MARK PRIVATE SELECT
Common Good "Lap it Up"
Kentucky Bourbon, 108.2 Proof
[$8/$16, Bottle: $75]
STARLIGHT DISTILLERY
Double Oaked Bourbon Common Good Barrel Select
Straight Bourbon, 114 Proof
[$8/$16]
STARLIGHT DISTILLERY
Calvados Finished Rye Common Good Barrel Select
Indiana Straight Rye, 114 Proof
[$9/$18, Bottle: $72]
STARLIGHT DISTILLERY
Port Finished Bourbon Common Good Barrel Select
Straight Bourbon, 113 Proof
[$10/$20, Bottle: $75]
Beer
ST BERNARDUS WIT [$7]
Witbier, 5.5%, 11.2 oz Can
STEIGL GRAPEFRUIT RADLER [$8]
Radler, 2.5%, 16 oz Can
MAPLEWOOD FAT PUG [$9]
Oatmeal Milk Stout, 5.9%, 16 oz Can
Pair with a shot of:
GAFFEL KOLSCH [$7]
Köslch, 4.8%, 16 oz Can
Pair with a shot of:
PIPEWORKS MINI UNICORN [$8]
Pale Ale, 5%, 16 oz Can
STEIGL GOLDBRAU [$8]
Lager, 4.9%, 16 oz Can
MAPLEWOOD SIDEWALK SURFER DOUBLE IPA [$9]
Double IPA, 8%, 16 oz Can
Pair with a shot of:
LA FIN DU MONDE [$8]
Belgium Tripel, 9%, 12 oz Can
Pair with a shot of:
Wine
SPARKLING
TENUTA SANTOMÈ, SANRICHARD CUOR DI RABOSO DRY SPUMANTE ROSSO
Italy
[Raboso]
[$16]
LE COLUTRE, PROSECCO BRUT ROSÉ MILLESIMATO
Veneto, Italy
[Glera, Pinot Noir]
[$13]
MAISON DE MADELEINE BRUT
France
[Chardonnay, Pinot Noir]
[$12]
WHITE
DOMAINE DAMIEN PINON, VOUVRAY TUFFO
Loire Valley, France
[Chenin Blanc]
[$15]
ASLINA WINES, CHADONNAY WESTERN CAPE
South Africa
[Chardonnay]
[$16]
RED
ERSTE & NEUE, SÜDTIROL ALTO ADIGE LAGREIN
Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy
[Lagrein]
[$15]
DOMAINE DE L'HARMAS, CÔTES DU RHÔNE
Rhone Valley, France
[Grenache, Syrah]
[$12]
ROSÉ
CHÂTEAU PIGOUDET, COTEAUX D'AIX-EN-PROVENCE PREMIÈRE ROSÉ
Provence, France
[Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault]
[$13]
Food
SNACK PACK
Choose 2 . . . $7
Choose 3 . . . $10
Served with Pan-Fried Onion Dip from Blackberry Market.
Dot’s Pretzels - V
Kernel Dan’s Kettle Corn - V, GF
Great Lakes Parmesan + Ranch Kettle Chips
* non-dairy Great Lakes regular wavy cut chips substitute upon request
SAVORY CRUST EMPANADAS [$8]
Served with blackberry hoisin ginger sauce.
Spinach Feta
(chopped spinach, parmesan & feta cheese, diced onions, and a dash of nutmeg)