Directions to 3 Floyds

Hey dudes. I am having a bit of trouble finding biking directions to 3 Floyds. Do you know a good site where I can get directions? Or if you've done it before maybe shoot me a line with the suggested route?
Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on November 10, 2012 at 7:04am
This is envane's route. He's pretty much a maestro of cycling directions, and I was on this ride too.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/south-burb-brewpub-ride
Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on November 10, 2012 at 7:06am
I should also add that there is an interim stop before 3F ; Bulldog Brewery. They are awesome and you should totally make a stop there.
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on November 10, 2012 at 7:16am
Here's a link to a January 14th ride to Three Floyds:
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/three-floyds-brewpub-ride-short-...
There are two maps in the event description.
Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on November 10, 2012 at 10:25am

The 3-Floyds run was fun -although the destination wasn't all that IMHO.  And that doesn't even factor in the ridiculous wait time to get in.

I'd love to do another similar ride in the future.  But rather than hit 3F just go straight to Floosmoor Station instead.   Same distance, or even a little longer loop, just one fewer stop.

Jim S said:

This is envane's route. He's pretty much a maestro of cycling directions, and I was on this ride too.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/south-burb-brewpub-ride
Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 10, 2012 at 11:13am

I never agree with anything James says, but even a stopped clock is correct twice a day.

3 Floyd's completely sucks in so many ways and I'll never darken their doorstep or purchase their overrated and overpriced beer again.  Flossmoor Station on the other hand; far better beer and a far better customer experience.  

Serge Lubomudrov said:

I don't always agree with James here, but on this: absolutely ;)

James BlackHeron said:

The 3-Floyds run was fun -although the destination wasn't all that IMHO.  And that doesn't even factor in the ridiculous wait time to get in.

I'd love to do another similar ride in the future.  But rather than hit 3F just go straight to Floosmoor Station instead.   Same distance, or even a little longer loop, just one fewer stop.

Jim S said:

This is envane's route. He's pretty much a maestro of cycling directions, and I was on this ride too.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/south-burb-brewpub-ride
Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on November 10, 2012 at 11:18am

My route also makes a fun but pointless excursion to Marktown and involves some confusing shortcuts.   To get directly to 3F I'd recommend either of the routes Kevin posted.

Also, expect a line if you go on a weekend.

Jim S said:

I should also add that there is an interim stop before 3F ; Bulldog Brewery. They are awesome and you should totally make a stop there.
Permalink Reply by Will on November 10, 2012 at 11:38am

I've done FFF several times, and I love the beer and the food. However, it sucks riding 35 miles to an office park, only to have to wait an hour or more for a table. I recommend planning to arrive at an off-peak time, to minimize your wait.


Flossmoor Station brews some great beer, and in many ways their location is preferable to Three Floyds, but the food is not as good, IMO. Definitely it's a worthy stop after Three Floyds, at least, or perhaps an alternate destination, if you like.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on November 10, 2012 at 12:05pm

On my one and only bike trip to 3F I don't even remember what I ordered.  It wasn't very memorable at all. 

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on November 10, 2012 at 1:27pm

I agree with the others who state that FFF is over-rated, poorly located, staffed by people with a bad attitude, and not worth the wait. I too far and away prefer the experience at Flossmoor Station. But the OP was asking how to get to FFF, not whether it sucks. Had that been the question, I would have cheerfully replied, "yes it does."

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on November 10, 2012 at 2:21pm

I just have a couple of things to add:

3F has recently expanded the dining room and redone the menu. I think the menu is a little better than the last iteration, but not as good as the Mike Sheerin designed menu from a few years ago.

If you got fat tires and an adventurous spirit, you can continue on the gravel railbed where the Burnham Greenway "ends." You'll pass some behind some industrial sites and wind up right at 45th and Calumet Ave. This doesn't really save any time, i just think it's fun to bushwack a little

Speaking of bushwacking, there's all quite a few unofficial paths that parallel the green way. Keep your eyes open if you're into that kind of stuff.

Also, I've never waited at  more than 15mins for a table at 3F, but of course that's probably just coincidence.

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 10, 2012 at 4:05pm

I had absolutely no intention of answering the query of the OP because I quite frankly can't stand a damn thing about 3F's or their restaurant; I was merely agreeing out loud with Serge.  

Kevin C said:

I agree with the others who state that FFF is over-rated, poorly located, staffed by people with a bad attitude, and not worth the wait. I too far and away prefer the experience at Flossmoor Station. But the OP was asking how to get to FFF, not whether it sucks. Had that been the question, I would have cheerfully replied, "yes it does."

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on November 10, 2012 at 7:55pm
What happened Craig? Dish the dirt...

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