Halo Brewery has this young and colourful theme that I love! We dropped by on a weekday so the…read moreplace was not busy. Nice and cozy setup at the tasting taproom area. Staff is cheerful and friendly. Since we were there during Summer, most of the offering were light, fruity with a sour note. Flight is available. Or if you just want a sample before purchasing, try before you buy a bottle or 2 is always a good idea! Worth checking them out if you are in the neigbhourhood!

I came here on a Friday afternoon with my boyfriend. We were recommended this place by a friend of…read morehis who works at another craft brewery. We got an assortment of samplers and really enjoyed our time there. The beers were delicious, I especially enjoyed the shapeshifter, which is a sour IPA. The place was nicely lit and had a lot of natural light. We sat there discussing paint colors for our apartment while sipping on our beers. I remember thinking to myself, "this is the life!" I only wish it were closer to the downtown core!

Tips: - This store has a fridge full of craft beer and…read moreseltzer that you can buy and go. - There's another fridge with food items from local businesses, such as Juicy Empanadas. On Saturday, I drove over to Common Good Beer Company. Crosstown Craft Barbeque (CCB) was holding a popup event here. CCB had its first popup event at another beer place, but decided to try a different location. All meats were sold out by the time I got to the first event, so I needed another take. The popup started at 1 pm. I got here at 12:45 pm. Common Good is on the south side of Ellesmere, east of Warden Avenue. Although I was coming from the east, I recommend going eastbound on Ellesmere to turn right and get to this place safely. Common Good is in a small plaza. Eggsmart anchors this plaza. I had no problem finding a parking spot. I backed into an available one. I recommend backing into a spot because the distance between the two rows of parking is narrow. I like that Common Good has a lot of glass. I could see the lineup had already started. I waited in line. There was a bit of an issue with something, but it was fixed and customers were being served. Only two meats were sold out by the time I got to the front: - Turkey breast - Beef ribs Maybe it's me. I was surprised that the turkey went first. I would have thought that perhaps folks needed a break from turkey from Easter. Nope, it had sold out in a flash. Folks at CCB are nice. I ordered a bunch of goodies that didn't duplicate the sides that I had ordered two weeks ago: - Brisket - Spare ribs - Pork belly burnt ends - Cheddar jalapeno sausage - Mac and cheese - Coleslaw - Cornbread pudding I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. I got a tray with my food. I got complimentary mustard and barbeque sauces. I also got pickled onions and pickles. Oh, and I needed a lid. On my way out, I saw a fridge full of craft beer and more. I had to check it out. I had a hard time figuring out if I wanted the Japanese rice beer or the dark lager. I went with the latter. I immediately saw field berry hard seltzer. I grabbed one. The woman at the counter was friendly and nice. She thanked me for supporting local. Common Good is all for supporting local businesses in Scarborough. I paid for my cans with a credit card. I tapped and all was good. This woman was so nice. She saw me with my tray and sides, and now cans of booze. She got me a paper bag with handles. I loaded my sides and cans into it. It helped a lot! I thanked her and left the store. Although I feel like I may have ordered way too much food from CCB, it was worth it. I have been eating a bunch of meals from it. The meats were half a pound each. They taste even better the longer they are left over. I can't pick a favourite protein. The brisket was so tender. The pork belly was on the fattier side, which gave you more flavour. The spareribs were so much better a day later. Meaty and yummy. The cheddar jalapeno sausage is my favourite sausage that I have had so far this year. It had the right combination of heat, meat, and cheese. I love sides. The mac and cheese had large shells, which made me happy. I liked the breadcrumbs on top. I love mac and cheese. I feel that there needed to be more sauce. Otherwise, it was solid tastewise. The coleslaw was excellent. It was garlicky, crunchy, creamy, vinegary, and delicious. Full marks! It also turned purple as time elapsed, which was cool. The cornbread pudding was also a pleasant surprise. It had chocolate mixed in with cornbread. It was dense and delightful to consume. I will be back for more field berry hard seltzer. It was excellent to down while watching game 7 between the Dallas Stars (more like the Rantanen show) and Colorado Avalanche. The berry flavour was perfect. It was cold and refreshing. It's the perfect lighter option as the weather gets warmer and nicer. I had the Japanese dark lager last night watching the Toronto Maple Leafs win their game against the Florida Panthers. The dark part had chocolate and caramel, which added so much flavour depth to the beer. The folks at CCB are so nice. They let me know that the next popup won't be here because the seating isn't as abundant as the other venue. It's true. However, the seating is more inviting here due to the number of plants soaking up all the sunshine that naturally beams in. I'm so glad that I dropped by Common Good. I'll be back for more beer and seltzer. I also want to get some empanadas from Juicy Empanada. This store also has a decent selection of pop (I saw Fanta in orange and pineapple) and snacks. I'd also like to play an arcade game. I didn't see Pac-Man, but I can do Millipede. (154)

A very good cradt brewery, and the only one anywhere near here. A range of styles, each one that I…read moretried was solid. Highly recommended!

As a fan of the band Rush, and a fan of their beer, I knew I had to go straight to the source and…read morecheck it out. When I was in Ontario I decided to make the hour and a half drive to go check out the Henderson Brewing company in Toronto. Finding it was a little difficult going down all these small winding streets and finally finding the brewery. There is some parking up front but it can be a little challenging although there is a parking structure off to the side if you need it. People inside were very friendly, I decided to have a bite to eat while I was there and had a beer... Of course it was a rush Golden ale, and a corn dog. It would appear the corn dog was made there, which was impressive. Like most beer breweries, the seating area is tables and benches, and very minimalistic. That being said there were a few people just hanging out and working, or having a beer and just one. But the real reason I was there was to pick up some Rush beer and some merch. I opted for two two pieces of glassware, a rush beer t-shirt, a bottle of Rush mustard, as well as an eight pack of beer, and a bar mat. Cooked down for beer keg topper, but I was running a little low on cash. Maybe mail order will be the way to go for me. All in all, this was a very satisfying trip, and learned that the boys themselves reached out to Henderson about doing a collaboration. That's pretty cool, that they would help out a local Toronto business instead of going with one of the big national beer companies. Much respect. Bottom line? When I come back I am definitely going to go to visit them again, and try to plan my trip around Rush fest which they have at the brewery.

Great spot to grab some beers with friends and they offered some game as well…read more Plenty of seats and varieties of beer to try from. I tried the matcha beer and it was good.

Local brewery with great selection nice outdoor area and interesting decor. No hot food, just…read moreprepackaged snacks. Chips etc. take out beer to buy. During the summer I'm a lime and lager guy. Called the old flame as it used to be a two story making carriages back in the day. Top story burned off. Take a close look at the ceiling when u are inside. LCBO was the last tenant, when they moved out these guys took over. Go visit. 2 min walk from Main Street. Worth it.

This venue was lovely. It has a really nice country/farm vibe. Relaxing lighting and live music…read more They also do trivia nights! The staff were super friendly and filled with great recommendations for us for what beers to try. So many great options! I tried a big mix and ended up lovely their Raven Dark Beer best. You can also get snacks which I'll have to try next time I'm there!

Found Left Field Brewery and from the first visit, I felt very welcomed by their kindness and…read morefriendliness. The people are knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you may have about their selection of beer. I sampled a couple of their beers before getting a pint of their Ice Cold Beer which has become my all time favourite. You can also do a flight of beers where you can try many of their great tasting beers on tap. Seating is available at the bar area and in the main space as well. Unfortunately this location does not serve food but you are more than welcome to order food in. Left Field has a fan club where you can sign up for free and collect points. Recently updated, you can now redeem for merchandise and beer. They also offer a birthday reward as well as long as you provide your info when signing up. Overall, this place always has good vibes and has become one of my fave spots for a beer and a good chat. Beer is available on tap and for grab n go. Shoutout to Alex, Pam and Mike! You guys are awesome and so is the beer! Cheers!

When left field brewery opened up quite a few years ago, they used to be absolutely packed. I…read morerecall lining up with my friends outside on weekends to get a seat. It was always worth it! Although it's not as packed these days, the brewery still holds its classic charm. There's always a great crowd especially during baseball season! One of my favorite things about their beers is that they're available in small cans... Which is perfect "snack"! Even though their beers are available at LCBO these days, it's still a great time coming by the brewery and trying new things, and hanging out with good people.

Our server was always around when we needed her and great at describing the beers we were…read moreunfamiliar with. I also had my favourite beer of life. It's called Expelliarmus. It was like a margarita had sex with a beer that was a sour. It was also nitro which made it so smooth. We didn't try any food, but their sandwiches looked really good. I love the aesthetic of this place! It has this pagan look going on and it's so fun. The music was also amazing. It was all 90s hip-hop and R&B the day that we were there.

I really like this place and go often and am always shocked how rude the staff is. I don't even…read moreunderstand why, they work in a cool spot and the clientele is cool. But at least five staff over last three visits have been rude or simply ignore you. It's weird. Note to staff, you know who you are, quit being assholes... see you next time!! Xoxo.

Random find while in Whitby. I came to Whitby to explore the area and check out the waterfront. It…read morewas chilly so I decided to google and found The Little Beasts Brewing Company near by. I saw on Instagram they were pet friendly which is always a plus and that they had FOOD! Nice interior and a lot of seating and a Patio out front. The owner was nice and I tried a flight of beers which is the best way to try out a variety without committing to a pint of one! I got the Smoll which is a newer brew, the Petit Duchesse, Roller Beast and Kraken. My favs were the Kraken and Smoll. They were all great but I would definitely get those again! Service was quick and friendly. In the back they have Pattersons Pizza making Neapolitan style pizza. I was surprised they were there! I originally tried their pizza at a Markham Dog Alliance event and was excited to try another pizza. The pizza is very much a tradition Neapolitan style pizza, reminded me of the pizza I had in Naples. The sauces, the thin crust, chewy and yummy and the delectable cheese and pepperoni was a nice balance to the variety of brews I enjoyed. Ian the chef, really loves what he does! Very passionate chef and enjoyed the friendly chat! A random find, a random afternoon, overall a wonderful day! Worth checking out!! I will return!!!

I have come here and got bottles a few times now. They are a pretty decent brewery. Their Saisons…read moreare very good, I wasn't a huge fan of their West Coast IPA but it wasn't horrible just not Hoppy enough for my preference. Their branding is fun, I love the bottles. I haven't been able to enjoy the tap room yet. Hopefully eventually.

This is such a treat! To have a vibey brewery uptown, and the beer selection is amazing here. You…read morecan bring your own food in there as well! The service here is self serve but the server is so friendly and knowledgeable. The place is full of great people and it truly is a great crowd. Everyone knows how to enjoy themselves here. I will definitely keep repeating this place!

A local craft brewery in Markham with amazing pizza from Patterson's pizza!…read more Checked out this local brewery after friends in the area highly recommended it and hyped it up. It did not disappoint! The vibes here are immaculate with lots of locals from the community hanging out. It's dog friendly which makes it a plus! They even have a wall of dog photos and a treat jar for all the doggie visitors. I'm not a beer drinker myself, but everyone I went with really enjoyed their pints. They have an extensive beer list on tap and a retail shop for you to bring home your favourite beers in a can! The highlight for me was Patterson's pizza that is permanently there as a popup now, from Friday to Sundays! The pizza was definitely a 10/10 and neapolitan style - can't wait to come back for more. Visit this brewery with family or friends for some delicious beers and pizza (on the weekends)! It won't disappoint!