Great pierogis and burgers too, who would have guessed??? Nice people too. Great pierogis and burgers too, who would have guessed??? Nice people too. read more

Flights. Were insanely good. U ever hit up a spot where each flight taste properly unique and significant enough to actually stop and relish each in their own way? They had that! Had the "first 4". Never tried a potato stout before. Yum. Pretzel/pierog thing, pretzel (way more taste than a typical pub pretzel, bit sweet NOT sugary), and the jackfruit sammy. Again not looking up the menu for exact names sorry but all fantastic. Followed up with a pint of the beach blonde. Space is sweet. Grabbed the nice nook. Books to page and lots of local CSA, farm stand, bird/wildlife pamphlets to check out. I'm so happy we spotted this on our "near me" search and stopped by. Wish I was back tomorrow (SUN) for the pierogi. Also good music and awesome peeps running the place. read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

Wow ! What a great little place ! Was in the area and did a search of brewery's. We had burgers here and duck fat fries. Both delicious. I highly recommend the burgers had mine in a home made pretzel bun with sautéed onions. Cooked perfectly and the home made pretzel bun is killer ! The duck fast fries are homemade and they're very delicious. Highly recommend the Blind bat for a burger and fries. I did notice they offer pierogi on Fridays and Sundays I believe. I would go back to try them. read more

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Great food, fast and friendly service, charming little spot. So many things looked great on the menu, but we shared all this: Kielbasa Odesska: Organic grass-fed beef kielbasa on our house-made organic flour pretzel roll with dill pickles, our sweet-heat slaw, dijon House-Made Beer Pretzel Made with organic flour and our beer: Dairy-free with olive oil in dough instead of butter. Before serving, we adhere sea salt by brushing the pretzel with either olive oil or clarified butter. Potato & Cheddar (Pierogi Włodzimierz) Organic Gold potatoes with Sharp Cheddar cheese in an organic flour dough. Potato & Smoked Gouda (Pierogi Antek) Organic Gold potatoes with House-Smoked Dutch Gouda cheese in an organic flour dough. Farmer's Cheese (Pierogi Berta) House-made organic twaróg (Farmer's Cheese), organic gold potatoes, sauteed organic onions in an organic flour dough. Potato & Onion (Pierogi Ludwik) Organic gold potatoes, sautéed organic onions, lots of ground pepper in an organic flour dough with tumeric. *The pierogi are available on Fridays and Sundays only until they sell out. Lots of vegan options throughout the menu, including many pierogi. read more

This quaint little place was the perfect little brewery to celebrate my birthday. I got together here with some friends and from the moment we walked in we were greeted by our server and given menu's. The service was amazing and the food really blew us away. We really enjoyed this place...seriously a hidden gem! We will deff be coming back soon. Thank you for making my bday gathering so memorable! read more

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Relaxed atmosphere & good service. Ordered burgers they were delicious. Look forward to checking out again in the summer. read more

Blind bat is a small craft brewery in Centerport. It's has hand crafted beers and a great food menu. The organic food selection was outstanding. We devoured our Pirogies and Cajun artichoke dip. Everything was fantastic. The vibe reminded me of a small cafe in upstate NY. read more

The food, the beer, the service, and the ambience all combined to make a delightful dinning experience. We'll definitely be back, plus I'll stop and pick up some takeaway. Will definitely recommend to all! read more

While browsing, i doubted this place and decided to try it. I believe this place is most noticeable for its hospitality, i was wiped with such a friendly host, who i believe is also a brewmaster. The place itself is small; it has only five tables or so. My husband and i enjoy beers, we had some samples to try, and everything has a unique flavor profile. For the food, i got waffle crab cake, i enjoyed it; it is made of real crab meat with no bread crumbles or any other add-ons, so different, yes. On the other hand, the pierogi dish was a little disappointing, considering that you pay for a piece. They could be a little bigger if the place aiming for a Polish-style one were underwhelming. If you are going to order, i think the one with a smoked sausage is better. read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Crab cake - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

Came for lunch on a Saturday. It was a lot smaller than I had pictured but the owner was very nice and let me sample a few beers before I settled on the IPA. The chicken sandwiches were good and crunchy and the home made pretzel was a standout. A fun place to visit. Will go back. read more

Stopped in for their perogies on a Sunday. They were delicious. Small space but very nice. Service was excellent.

One of Long Island's best kept foodie secrets since 2014 is this fantastic little brewpub in Centerport. Paul Dlugokencky is a creative brewer, and his beers are definitely worth a try. Some of my faves include Tahoma tart lager, Honey & Basil Ale, Long Island Potato Stout, Hellsmoke Porter, Blind Bat Be Bop Belgian-inspired IPA Lucifugus IPA and the sour and smoky Vlad the Inhaler Old Polish-Style Smoked Wheat Beer. Paul will happily let you sample whatever he has on tap, or try a flight! The refreshing libations are just half the story, though, as the food Paul and his wife Regina serve is AMAZING and just as creative as the beer. Crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, their pickle-brined, beer-battered, duck fat-fried chicken sandwich really lived up to the hype. Marvelously decadent beer and cheese spaetzle is a must-try, as are the burgers, the incredible gribenes and potato onion duck bacon knishes, and the "Here Comes the Sun" zucchini and ricotta tarte. This local treasure is one of me and my wife's favorite casual dinner dates, especially paired with a visit to Centerport Beach. read more

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Well, unfortunately, when we got there, they were out of just about everything that we wanted. They are a small quaint place with great service and very interesting dishes. Everything that we did eat we did like unfortunately you should call ahead if you want to try to find out what they may not haveother than that I would highly recommend it read more

The food at Blind Bat is consistently excellent, organic, locally grown, house made and delicious. This is the only place I want to go to every week to keep me on track to eat healthy. Some of my favorites are the organic smashed turkey burger with New York State smoked Gouda or grass-fed smashed beef burger and locally grown kale salad with house made dressing. Absolutely delicious! The owners, Paul and Regina, have a knack for whipping up new scrumptious creations (and for sharing recipe and gardening tips). Even as I recently went to Italy I was yearning to come back to Blind Bat for my weekly dose of good food! It's a hidden gem on Washington Avenue in centerport. read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

This place was so endearing & enjoyable. My husband and I made a trip up to Centerport and our experience here was nothing short of amazing. We had the kale salad, the artichoke dip, & smash burger. I'm vegan & my husband is very much not but we both left satisfied. The staff was incredibly prompt & kind. The space is adorable, I can't wait to go back! read more

If you have the chance to check this hidden little gem out, do it!!! I was more than pleasantly surprised by how incredibly good the food is & by how many vegan options there were. Local, fresh & organic & as a result SUPER DELICIOUS! Check out the menu pic attached I had the house made black bean burger which was one of the best vegan burgers I have ever had! This is saying A LOT. The combo of pickled red onions, spices & arugula were divine. I was afraid I couldn't eat the sides, but the chef/owner assured me that he makes all his sides with veganaise The spicy slaw & macaroni salad were a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!! My friends had nonvegan foods & thoroughly enjoyed them! Definitely check this place out. They also have beer @alongislandvegan read more

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Came here for an afternoon drink with a friend. Cute little storefront with ample parking across the street. Ordered duck fat fries which came out piping hot and the Bitter Bitter IPA. I have to chuckle a bit bc the owners really wanted to be sure I like bitter things before bringing me a full glass. Lucky for both parties, I don't like bitter things....I LOVE them. In fact it was so good I raved to my husband and he was jealous. I also got a bit greedy and ordered an ice cream cookie sandwich which was amazing. Super nice people, good service and would totally go back again! read more

I've had their beer at the Northport farmers market but haven't been going as there have been less & less vendors. I knew they had a storefront now so stopped by. Cute little place in Centerport and tried the Odin's wink honey ale, I loved it! you could taste the honey & spice, it was rich but crisp & full of flavor. The owner is super nice & they have a lot!!!! of food items on the menu! It's a great spot to grab a beer, get lunch, some take out, try them you'll love them! read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Odin's wink honey ale - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

A nice brewery here in Centerport. A hidden gem. They have really good beers and a tasty menu of all kinds of good eating. The owners are real nice and will help with pairing of beer and food. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

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Being a blind bat is probably not all that bad. I mean, bats don't really need to see (echolocation, right?), and most importantly, they can still drink plenty of beer. So if you're a bat (or more likely, a human?), head up to Blint Bat Brewery's new storefront spot. C'mon, let's go! I've been seeing Blind Bat's name pop up for years, whether in bottles/cans at farmer's markets, on tap at a few select locations, or occasionally amidst a beer festival. Problem is, it's so few and far between that I never got a true feel for their brews. Welp, that lack of feel is over now that BB has a place to call their own in Centerport. Still softly opening, my buddy and I swung in to check it all out and by the end, we were smitten. Start off with the cute café ambiance that's set up through the turquoise-colored tables, display case of (some) eats, and a nod at local love, especially found on their mirrored wall that showed a list of nearby places contributing to Blind Bat's success. Continue with both food and drink successes in making Blind Bat not only a taproom, but a bistro. Bistro you say? Why yes! Blind Bat has a nice little menu of edible options (almost) all made to order and varying from basic items (sausages and hamburgers, or smmmashed as they say) to more eclectic selections (cajun artichoke dip and duck bacon knishes). Those latter two choices, along with a "Here Comes the Sun" Zucchini + Ricotta Tarte, made up my buddy and I's meal. Uniquely delicious is a strong word to describe things here. I don't think I ever have, nor I ever will again, eat a knish with duck bacon at any other place besides Blind Bat, but by golly, it's a puff of tastiness! The tarte had a creamy consistency and came close to a quiche in style while that dip? A nice zing of spice with plenty of sourdough baguette pieces surrounding it. Moral of the story, don't sleep on the grub when you come here. But wait. Beer! Blind Bat truly has a hand in some individualized suds while still holding on to great flavor along with a kick of locality in each sip. Ever have a Long Island Potato Stout? Honey and Basil Ale? Hellsmoke Porter? One trip to Blind Bat will give you all these original tastes and much more. A flight of four (plus an extra pour for $2 more and a pint for mi amigo) gave us a taste of everything mentioned as well as their Belgian IPA, Hefeweizen, and Smoked Wit. Dang, Blind Bat really knows how to put out some great quality in each of these styles creating a reason to return over and over again. One other reason? Paul. The owner and brewer of Blind Bat is a quirky yet super friendly fella. Not only is he concocting and pouring these local libations but he's in the back cooking up a storm and out front thanking customers for coming in. This guy is the lifeblood of Blind Bat and luckily, he can also see (...bad joke there). But you get the idea that customer service is a big part of BB and a facet for why coming in is worth the trip. Overall, Blind Bat Brewery finally has a physical place to call its own (which isn't a little cottage, as cute as the pic is). Between its food, brews, hospitality, and connection to locality, Blind Bat is the full package and surely a beer spot that will continue to make its mark in Centerport, on Long Island, and all over. So don't worry about bats not being able to see. If they can drink Blind Bat beers, they'll be lovin' life (and maybe they'll be a little tipsy too). read more

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We found Blind Bat Brewery Bistro through the NYS Craft Brewery app and we couldn't be happier we did! We just finished a nice 5 mile walk at Jones Beach and we're looking for a place to grab a drink and little food. We were greeted by Paul and grabbed a seat and ordered wine (I know) and my father tried several beers. They have a really great menu filled with fresh and organic ingredients, which is not something you typically find at a brewery. We had a knish and Cajun-style artichoke dip. My dad said it was the best knish he's ever had and the dip was incredibly tasty and fresh. If we didn't have BBQ plan for dinner - we would've ordered a full meal! Regina, Paul's wife was also fantastic and spent time chatting with us! Another local celebrity, Bob from Duck Island came and it's really nice to see them support each other! We will absolutely be back - especially for the black bean burger! read more

I truly can't believe how outstanding the food it here!!! I didn't know what to expect when I walked in but was blown away by the attention the owners put into using local, fresh and organic food. I was giving up hope that a place like this existed on LI! The chicken sandwich could be the best I've ever had and the beer selection has an eclectic mix of options that were truly incredible as well. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

I went brewery hopping a couple of weeks back, and ended up stumbling upon this gem. From the outside, this place looks like a cute little cafe, and honestly, from the inside it does too. I drove by 4 times before I realized, oh THAT'S the brewery? But man, am I glad we found it. This place is slinging some really unique craft beers, some inspired by locally grown ingredients (shout out to the Island Potato Stout). They only had 6 taps when I went, but each beer was so unique from the next that I highly recommend getting a flight and trying them all. Huge props for not have 6 taps of just IPAs. They also have a pretty decent looking food menu (I didn't get any food while I was there, but everyone around me that did, their food looked great) and a selection of wine for your non-beer drinking friends. I would definitely recommend popping in here a doing a tasting. read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Definitely order a flight :) - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

Cannot recommend this place enough! The food is outstanding, mostly from local farms. The owners are beyond sweet. They truly care about the food they serve and the environment. read more

I have become a Blind Bat Brewery addict. The El Reno Fried Onion burger has completely ruined me for a burger anywhere else. The sLamb burger is so incredibly tasty and rich it is ridiculous! Guacamole is so fabulous that I told the place that I used to buy guacamole from to go taste it a Blind Bat and see why I could never buy guacamole elsewhere! Duck Fat Fried Organic potatoes are killer as is the greek potato salad and macaroni salad. Anyone who has tasted the ice cream sandwich knows it is the best ever! Sadly I don't drink beer but brought a friend who does this weekend and she loved the flight. Luckily for me they serve Macari wines that are delicious. My friend from Westchester, who is also a chef, wants to eat at Blind Bat every time she visits. This weekend she ordered the cheese spaetzle for an appetizer and it was sublime! Paul, Regina and Jonathan are amazing people.....always smiling no matter how busy. The decor is very special and inviting just like the people! read more

This place is a hidden gem! The beers are delicious and unique & food is equally as awesome. The smmmashed beef burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had. There are of vegan options and local wine too! Give this place a try!! There are a few outdoor tables now too! read more

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A really nice place with friendly owners. I appreciate that they have vegetarian options and local ingredients. Plus the menu changes regularly and they always seem to be trying new items. I just wish I liked beer! read more

Blind Bat Brewery Bistro - Kale salad and carrot ginger soup. Both very good! - Brewpubs Near Me - Centerport, New York

Smashed burgers are so yummy!! Also delish are the pretzels, knishs, beers and local wines!

Great food and beer! Made the trip from the South Shore a couple of times now and have never been disappointed by anything. The El Reno burger and Tommy Joe sandwich on the regular menu are personal favorites, but today I tried the new duck fat fried chicken sandwich and it was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Truly everything on it is wonderful, from the chicken itself to the pickles and the aioli. Paired with an onion and duck bacon knish (also incredible and loaded with, well, duck bacon) and Echolocation IPA, it was the perfect lunch. The beers available are refreshingly un-IPA-centric and many change with (and reflect) the season. The weizenbock is top- notch, as is the lightly smoked Hellsmoke porter, but all deserve to be tried as they truly run the gamut and are quite unique (where else can you get a sweet potato saison?). Paul is a great guy, super friendly and very welcoming. He and Regina have clearly put lots of thought and effort into this place, and it truly shows. The prices and portions here are appropriate for a bistro (I mean, it's right there in the name...) but you are getting quality food and beer made from the best (often local and organic) ingredients. Looking forward to trying Vlad again some day! read more

These days, everyone and his brother (read: brah) is opening yet another craft brewery, hoping to get in on the trend. It's one hoppy IPA after another, with varying success (Sand City in Northport has mastered the NEIPA style, but other joints, meh). What if you want something different? What if you want to actually explore craft beer, made by an artist who's not in it for the profit? Paul at Blind Bat has some beer for you to try. He's been brewing out of his backyard for years now, selling bottles, cans, and kegs here there and everywhere. Finally he and his wife Regina landed their own space, not literally in their own backyard (that's where the tanks are), but pretty close to it on Washington Drive. As I said, you're not likely to find standard bro IPAs here. Nor are you going to find beers that are paragons of their style (that may have disappointed connoisseur Aren T over there, who's been all over America, which isn't known for its varied beer culture, but I digress). Paul takes a little of this, a little of that, and makes unique beer. Hey, I don't like all of his beers (sorry dude). But I like that it's different, I like that he's exploring, and THAT is what craft is. Besides, who else is making stouts with Long Island potatoes, or local oyster shells? Who else is making honey-basil beer, with basil so local you could walk to where it was grown? I'll wait. And the beer's not all. Paul and Regina have a great food menu, including one of the best burgers I've had in recent memory. They pay attention to quality, using local ingredients, and it shows. I have to try the tomato tart before tomato season ends - it looks so good. I hope it's as good as the duck bacon knishes! Speaking of tomatoes, I needed some cherry tomatoes the other day, and the local farm stand only had grape tomatoes. I found my cherry tomatoes - at Blind Bat Brewery? We have Regina to thank for that! Look, this place is different, and I gotta be honest, it's not for everyone. But if you like good food and/or good beer with particular attention to craft, you gotta try Blind Bat. There's nowhere else like it. read more

What a great spot. The beer was delicious and the food was even better. Very fresh and tasty. The owner was so nice and welcoming. Will definitely go back. read more

Stellar food, drink, and service! A true local gem. The food is organic, always fresh, and locally sourced. (The burger is particularly excellent). Great experience every time. You can tell by the product the care they put into crafting it. read more

Paul and Regina treat us like family every time we go. Their food is of the highest quality and they take such pride in a wonderful product. Quaint, quality, and perfection. read more

Amazing beer! It was so fun to try their flight. I loved all 3 of them! Unique, great flavors. This was the 3rd brewery in the area we tried today and it was our favorite. Very friendly service. Only 3 tables so it was a nice quiet intimate place. Great for a date. Can't wait to come back! read more

My husband and I stopped in to have drinks, since the evening was so nice and we wanted to try our local Centerport bistro. We didn't know what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised. My husband enjoyed his beer and being a wine drinker, I had the Early Spring wine. The wines are all from Long Island. I will let the experts rate the beers but I do have to RAVE about the hamburgers, best I can remember having in a long time, really delicious. If you are a longtime local resident - Hamburger Choo Choo delicious ! We will make this bistro a regular visit . We wish for a little more outdoor ambience and hope they can find a solution in cold weather since the inside is small. Definitely worth trying. read more

Started with a flight of 6 of their microbrewery beers... delicious with a good diversity of taste. Black bean burger was AMAZING with fresh ingredients of home grown arugula. The macaroni side with a smidge hint of (I think it was ginger). Knish homemade with Gouda cheese Homemade chocolate hazelnut crepe I just did not think of taking pictures of any food items that were served because I could wait to eat it!!! I'm definitely returning! At the end I found out the husband does the brewery and cooking and the wife is a farmer/gardener. read more

You would have to literally be BLIND to not love blind bat brewery. Set back in a small strip of stores is blind bat brewery. Waking in you are greeted with a smile and greeting from the owner. The beer is unique and delicious. The effort to keep everything they use organic and local is not only cool but it truly shows in how great the food tastes. They are well worth a shot if you are anywhere close. Don't let the bats scare you off I promise after a beer or two this place will be your new local hole in the wall. Hats off to blind bat brewery we will most definitely be back! read more

The food was delicious, the unusual beer was fresh, and the owner went out of his way to be accommodating. I struck up a conversation at the outside seating area with a woman and her two kids, and we, even as strangers, were quite comfortable and pleased with our experience at the Blind Bat! read more

The Blind Bat Brewery is nestled in the town of Centerport. I have gone every weekend since it has opened. The owner is extremely helpful and always expanding the drink and food menu. I have tried all their beers and every single one is great. The beer: Their Blind Bat Bepop is perfect for a summer day. The Harborfields Hefeweizen is great, light and flavorful. The Long Island Potato Stout is rich with flavor, a dark beer but light enough to drink year-round. They currently have a Hellsmoke Porter (summer version) which is a dark beer, but it is great for the summer as well. The Honey and Basil ale is fantastic, flavorful beer and tastes exactly as described. My favorite hands down is the Old Walt Smoked Wit. Smokey beer with incredible flavor. If you only try one beer, try this! (but try all of them!) They are all great. The food: The SmmmashedBurger with Cheese (with smoked gouda) is possibly my favorite burger of all time. They put it on an English muffin. . . I know what you are thinking, a burger on an English muffin?!?! but just try it, you won't be disappointed! They change the menu frequently, always adding new things. We had the Zucchini and Ricotta Tartes and they were light and flavorful. I had a chance to have the Potato Onion Duck Bacon Knishes, and they were so good and rich. You have to try them. The Space: The brewery has several tables for you to sit and enjoy their food and beers. It is small but extremely homey. You can buy growlers for an extremely reasonable price. They also sell t-shirts and beanies. What is so appealing to me is the feeling that the owner truly cares. He tries to locally source as much as possible. They sell honey from surrounding farms and list on the menu where every item came from. He is very knowledgable and this brewery is a tremendous addition to the community. If you are in the area, even if you arent, this place is worth the trip. read more

I love their passion for supporting small businesses and local farms! Literally every. single. thing. is from a local small business. I was so impressed! read more