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    Brew Lab

    4.1 (203 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Barvarian Pretzel Bites, Parmesan French Fries and mini corn dogs
    Kayla S.

    Brew Lab is one of those places that I enjoy going to every once in a while because the prices are fair, the beer is pretty good, the service is fine and it's kid/family friendly. I'm not overly impressed with their food, I feel like everything I've tried has lacked a little flavor. We almost always get the pretzel bites and mini corn dogs for an appetizer/snack and both seem like they need more salt or seasoning. However, they have good specials and happy hours, plus it's a really big space with room to spread out and just hang for a couple of hours without feeling rushed. This is a restaurant that I will come back to but it's just not a favorite.

    Fish and Chips?
    Sam P.

    On Fridays, I try to get Fish as much as possible, even though I'm not really a religious person. I love fried fish, as a Canadian colony diehard. While they had Fish 'N Chips on the menu, this was a misnomer, they should have called it Fried fish nuggets and fries. With a beer, tax and tip, my meal came out to $29. The food was not good, and it looked nothing like English or Scottish style fish and chips. A good fish is a large fillet of cod, haddock or halibut. I can also take in Salmon....but these were little nuggets and they were soggy, not crisp. To make it even worse, they had not been de-boned properly, a no-no. Two of them had bones in them that needed to be picked out. Secondly, the chips aren't chips, they're seasoned shoestring type fries, similar to those you get from Ore-Ida. I don't mind seasoned fries, but anyone who orders FnC knows that chips needs to be hand cut, thick and unseasoned (that why you give us salt and malt vinegar!) so they can be soft, mash potato-like on the inside. And the beer, it was good but at $7, I expected a pint. I swore, this was more like a half pint or less (can't confirm). The only reason why I gave it a second star was because it was a nice warm day and they put me close to the patio so I got to get some late afternoon sun.

    Barvarian Pretzel Bites, Zuzu's Petals Cider, Tinta Davila Mexican Stout
    Jordan B.

    This was our first time here and we were very pleased! The vibe was very laid back, perfect for a brewery. We also came in during happy hour on a Friday night, so right before dinner rush. We started with in house brews and both of us thoroughly enjoyed our drinks! Zuzu's Petals is such a treat, definitely on the sour end of ciders but so delicious! Tinta Davila was a mouthful of Christmas and didn't have that bitter bite of a lot of stouts (which I personally don't enjoy) have, both were excellent! We started our meal with pretzel bites and they came out fast, piping hot and holy cow was it a MASSIVE serving! What is pictured is probably half of what we received but we were very hungry! You can tell they cook the pieces individually, so it's hot and slightly oily but in a good way, kind of like a funnel cake, without the sweetness. These were a home run. I got the fish and chips which were good but definitely not the best I've had in town. The fries were crispy and top tier but the fish had an almost frozen vibe...what did pull them back though was the beer flavor. It was good, just not enough to write home about. My hubs got the Philly Steak Pita with jalepeno slaw/ he enjoyed the wrap...the slaw, not so much. He is a slaw lover and said this one didn't really have any flavor other than jalepeno. But, that's why you try new stuff on your first visit! Not everything is always a banger! Overall, even with the partial misses, they get a solid 4 from us! We'll definitely be back! Our server was also great, he was attentive but didn't hover...just the way we like it!

    The flight
    Daryn B.

    Local brewery on the north side of Overland Park. I'm not a beer guy but my friend is. He chose a 6 sample flight from the 19 varieties available and was impressed with all 6 (a rarity for him). Even the one advertised as eating a churro was good (he says it tastes like a churro dipped in coffee). The beers are flavorful and creative. I chose from the other liquor options behind the bar. We also ate dinner there. I had the street tacos which were ok. The service was good with the bar maid /waitress hustling to get drinks and orders to us. The facility consists of high tables and stools. Televisions are scattered to watch sports. Plenty of parking available. Highly recommended for their beer selection.

    Aaron S.

    Really enjoyed it! I visited on a Thursday and they had a good crowd for bingo and the bar staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice beer selection that has several high in ABV and some sours/goses as well. I particularly enjoyed the Science 101 cream ale and the Thirst Trap saison was good as well. Great location and a fun atmosphere. I have a feeling I'll be back!

    Jennifer C.

    Hidden gem in KC. We visited Brew Lab during KC Restaurant week and will be adding this restaurant to our list for date nights. We fell in love with their pretzel bites and queso! We had a flight of their house beer and if you like cider, I recommend Zuzu's Petals!

    Spicy Greatness
    Erica J.

    Hiding on Brew Lab's menu you'll find an awesome vegan-modifiable option: Tofrito Street Tacos {corn torilla, pico de gallo, lettuce, lime salsa verde, tofrito, queso fresco*, avocado crema*}.  Be sure to remove the queso fresco and the avocado crema if you're avoiding dairy.  The tacos are excellent and also reasonable at 3 for $9.  The tacos are not tiny, so the 3 tacos alongside some chips and salsa is a good portion for me.  The tacos might fall apart so go ahead and ask for some silverware.  To drink, if you're not there for beer, I'd recommend skipping the Paloma and getting the Spicy Greatness instead.

    We drove over 30 minutes out the way to go to a brewery in Kansas. Times online stated they were open on Mondays at 11am. We arrived early and waited till 11:05 to enter, only to find they were not open. I don't understand why breweries cannot update their times! Very upsetting.

    Mitigating Disaster beer, Baja Burger and Fries
    Mark S.

    Brew Lab started off as a fun brewery concept where you could take beer brewing classes, but it has grown into so much more. It is now a great space that has incredible food. I have been there numerous times, tried a big chunk of the menu (best pretzels in town!) and have yet to be disappointed. Great food, good beer and an altogether fantastic experience!

    Kelsey A.

    I tried out this local brew pub the other day and might have had the best beer shot combination I've ever had! We came in during their ALL DAY happy hour Sunday and I think I might have found my new favorite spot. Our waiter suggested I add a shot of Jameson to my MEADOWLARK-- PEACH PIE HARD CIDER and dang it did not disappoint! I highly recommend going and checking out brew labs seasonal beers and ciders before they are gone. Brew lab has happy hour weekdays 2-6 and all day Sunday. They offer not only discounts on their house brews but also $6 apps! The pretzel bites are my absolute favorite and they have a few different sauces you can have them bring you ranging from sweet to spicy.

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    It's been almost 3 years since my last review and I can confirm that the service, food, and beer is…read morestill fantastic. We've had 2 book club meetings here along with many other pop ins and the overall verdict is that it is delicious. The Reuben pizza is what dreams are made of. All the food I've seen come out of the kitchen has been great looking and all parties have said that it's really good. I'm stuck on the pizza though. It's so good that I drive out just for it. The owners dogs are a great plus as well. They are so sweet and love saying hi. It's cute and cozy and it's one of my favorites in the area.

    I'd been wanting to check out POG for a few years but just hadn't made it out there. I was recently…read morein the area so I made a pit stop. It's by itself in the middle of nowhere but it's super peaceful. The brewery is good sized and has lots of seating and even an outdoor patio area. They have a full menu of food, lots of beer, and even cocktails and wine for non beer drinkers. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and friendly. We didn't order any food but I was definitely tempted. We stuck with beer. They lean more towards German styles and they are really well done. I ordered a cream ale-Lickey Chewy that features strong butterscotch flavors. This beer was my introduction to POG at a Brewfest a few years ago and it's definitely one to try. I also tried the Eisbock and the stout. All were really good. I'm going to make an effort to return. And I plan to try the food and maybe catch some live music. If you're in the area or just looking to go somewhere outside of the city, definitely check them out!

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    Limitless Brewing - A pretty wide variety, not JUST IPAs like most of KC. Here's a stout and a very flavorful sour.

    Limitless Brewing

    4.3(79 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    I can't say enough good things about this brewery! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly,…read morethey have a variety of beers on tap to suit a wide array of palates, the space is welcoming (although I'm very excited for the new location and even more space). We love the music on Sunday afternoons, and the food trucks/bands during the weekend. We love events like cookie decorating and pumpkin carving that they host! I appreciate that they give back to the community (Sundays with a "Pourpus" where part of each beer purchase is donated to a local charity for example), we adopted a puppy on one of those days! We've been coming since they opened and it's been really fun to see how they've grown in the last several years!

    The beer? As many stars as I can give. The service? It's…read moregreat, always making suggestions. The venue? It's good and can be better. But you're coming for the beer, and the beer is really great. Limitless has gone from a location in a light office park to its own standalone building, complete with patio and plenty of space. There are generally half a dozen or more of their own craft brews on tap ranging from IPA through porter/stout. You may have even had some of their flagship beers elsewhere, such as JoCo Juice, a hazy IPA or Rolling in the Deep, a double New England IPA. I myself go for malt over hop, so I find their Marzen to be one of my favorite beers. If they have their Mexican lager on tap, then I also suggest sampling that as well. A flight of four runs you $14-ish and is a great value, as the sample sizes give you plenty of opportunity to really get a feel for their offerings. If you find something you really like, then you can take four-packs home to go in cans. Limitless is open almost every day, at least until 7:00 and when the weather is nice, the patio was a must do. There are frequently people playing a board game or just enjoying the space, and while I don't want this to be just another noisy space, they could do with maybe a TV or two more. But that is just me being picky and since they are in the neighborhood, I like visiting whenever I can.

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    Friction Beer - Menu and bar

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    4.4(36 reviews)
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    Great music-focused nanobrewery in the reborn downtown Shawnee corridor! The craft beer, industry…read morehas mushrooms across many areas of the country, and western Johnson County is no different. The space is friendly with its seating and there are plenty of games to keep you engaged while you enjoy your brew. The music theme lines the decor, with cassettes (remember those?) from all genres featured. Friction always has some of their own makings on tap as well as guest taps that can range from regional to national. The board will list the ABV for each beer, as well as the pour prices, and you can choose from anything between lighter ales to heavier stouts. I prefer the darker stuff and really love their 'Train in Vain', a brown ale with fabulous body. Don't miss their fresh-hopped varietals, such as the recent 'Earth & Sky', which gives you that right-off-the-trellis hoppiness. If you're not sure what you want, then the makers will always give you friendly suggestions. They're proud of their offerings and that pride comes through in the beer. Making unique craft beer is always a labor of love and Friction really shows you how they get it done.

    Lovely place. And it's family friendly. There are so many babies here. If I lived here when my…read morechild was small she would have been a regular baby too. The workers are so helpful when dealing with my crazy "food" allergies and sensitivities. I do recommend visiting this place. Let's give them our business.

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