Came for dinner last night after hearing rave reviews from friends in the area. The burgers were delicious, but that is where the positives end. The service was painfully slow; the young woman waiting on our table was stretched way too thin. It took about 15 min to order drinks and another 15 before they came. We ordered fries to share and burgers, subbing side salads since it sounded delish. Fries came out lightning fast but the portion was TINY for $10 - we had to flag down our waitress to order a second round of drinks (which she didn't even stop to ask if we wanted the same or not, just sprinted away and put them in); when she returned with this round we ordered more fries (accepting we would end up paying $30 for fries...absurd). Burgers came out; as mentioned before these were delish -6oz is a great size and bun was quality. Side salad portion was pathetic. About 6 lettuce pieces with a few toppings sprinkled on. After finishing, we again flagged down the waitress as she blew past and asked for the check. We got the bill and were appalled. For the drinks (vodka with a splash of cranberry; tequila with soda and a splash of lemonade; scotch on the rocks; all served in small cocktail glasses) not only were we charged for the alcohol - but also the mixers as if they were full sized glasses of cranberry and lemonade instead of a 1oz or less splash. Even more ridiculous was being charged for ICE (yes, you read correctly - ICE) in the scotch. Round that out with side salads being priced $1.50 over what was listed on the menu and we concluded we will never be back nor recommend. read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Absurd overcharges - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

Excellent burgers! We enjoy a Peanut Butter Burger and a Wolverine ( hate to type that, OH-) Burger and a few pints of M43 after a nice afternoon spent bike riding. Awesome awesome. read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - M43 and mostly devoured peanut butter burger. - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

Such a hidden gem! We randomly stumbled upon this restaurant on our way back from Northport, and so glad we did. Some of the BEST food we had our entire trip to TC. My husbands pizza was amazing! The white fish dip was delicious! And my burger.. honestly, one of the best I've ever had. Hands down. Friendly service. And love the fact it's an old school house- has a great old charm to it. Many of the items are sourced from local northern Michigan.. just awesome. We left so full- and so happy! read more

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Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI 49664 Indeed, it is a hidden gem since this restaurant & tap house is close to the middle of nowhere. If you want burgers, pizzas, or a drink for a good time, then Broomstack is calling your name! #Tonylameats #broomstackkitchenandtaphouse #maplecitymichigan read more

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Read the good reviews so came for burgers and pizza. Not impressed with either unfortunately. The hostess and waitstaff were friendly so that's a plus. Outdoor dining was just some white folding chairs and rented type tables. We chose to sit inside which had a cool schoolhouse type atmosphere. My husband and I each ordered our own small pizza since we like different toppings and the crunch of a Detroit style small 4 corner pizza. Our pizzas arrived and his looked as expected through sadly only a couple pieces of meat on the short rib pizza. My Greek pizza was not the expected 4 corner pizza-it was like they made it in a larger pan then just cut it in half for someone else in the restaurant? Or themselves? Hey broomstick, 4 pieces of pizza is not the same thing as a small Detroit pizza. This isn't a pizza buffet. It also tasted strongly of garlic and salt piles in places ( not the feta areas) and most frustrating no tomato sauce which I'm certain wasn't mentioned on the menu. Our son ordered a wolverine burger. It was described as having avacado and bacon on it, I couldn't see any and he didn't remember tasting it. Also, Be careful, the burgers come with chips. They will ask you if you want fries with that and suddenly your $18 burger is $23. This was not communicated by the server. Add tax, a pint of $9 beer and tip to that and you just had a forty dollar mediocre burger. What?!?! Can't say we'd be back. Too bad because the atmosphere was alright and they had an okay beer selection. Sneaky pricey. read more

Burger was "Wow" and the cheddar, bacon fries were a perfect compliment to it. Staff are friendly and professional. It's in an old school house with great ambiance. There's even curling leagues 3 days a week. All around a gem I wasn't aware of before. I'll definitely be back read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Mushroom Swiss burger - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

I'll start with the good. The Broomstack Kitchen & Pub is located in an old schoolhouse that has been renovated. The space is the coolest part. Plus there is a curling rink which I could imagine is pretty cool in the winter. As for the food, it was unimpressive and really overpriced for the quality. Started with Brussels sprouts and bacon, which sounds good but these were chopped finely prior to roasting and it was like eating corn flakes without milk. We had a burger, which boasts on of the best around. If this is true, don't expect much from burgers in the area. Also ordered the pulled pork sandwich, this was not fresh. Lastly, our server suggested the homemade brownie for dessert and we decided to take it to go. Not impressed with the portion or quality. Check out the photo, the small brownie was $10. I wouldn't hesitate it it was delicious or even slightly larger. Not impressed with the food, however our server was friendly. I would recommend if you wanted to stop in for a drink and enjoy the space. read more

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Great service and friendly regulars! The food was AMAZING as well! The prices are still pretty steep for this type of pub food, and that as well as the server not warning us about up charges is why I'm not giving it five stars. I got the sweet and spicy burger, and my fiancée got the spartan burger! Both were amazing, but his was absolutely incredible! I subbed a side salad for the chips, and the salad was delicious. However, it was a $6.50 up charge that we weren't told about. Still a good place to check out if you're in the area, just be aware of the pricing! read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Sweet and spicy burger with a side salad - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

Food was ok. Menu was limited and appetizer selection was lacking. Restaurant smelled musty and they were very understaffed. Took a long time to get seated and to get our food. read more

Food was amazing. Everything was fresh! Owner was very personable and kind. 11/10 must go while you're in the area.

Our server was great! Food was good and quick. We sat outside and listened to music, just a great place to have dinner!

I came by in the off-season for a quick bite after a bike ride. Super welcoming people, great venue, great beer selection. I would come here again and again... had the burger... great tasting, fresh toppings. My only wish would be that the party was a little thicker. Apple crumbled tasted good... would be great when heated. We will be back to try curling. This place must be a madhouse in the summer. Got to be VERY popular. read more

Staying in Empire, we found this restaurant online and it looked good, so we called and they were able to seat 9 for dinner. It's always interesting going to a restaurant that has different kinds of foods and pop - all the pop here appears to be created locally and the Black Cherry Cream was really good, I had to have a refill. Two of the ladies and two of the guys had Brussels sprouts, with or without bacon (you can guess which had bacon) and they all loved it. The pizza was HUGE and according to those who tried it, really good, and a couple enjoyed the underground cheesecake. Erin showed me the curling arena, who knew one could curl in a restaurant? And they certainly are Detroit Tigers fans! All in all, a fun dinner with good food and service. read more

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Loved the short rib pizza!!! Delish!! Service excellent & quick. Enjoyed the outdoor dining. read more

Oh ..... my...... god....???? Probably my favorite place I've ever been to, IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. STUART!!! Sooooooo homey and amazing food. If you're in the area, you HAVE to go here. Outdoor seating with grass and music ? Absolutely HIGHLYYYY recommend. read more

This is a nice place to go out if you're looking for someplace in this part of Leelanau. The food is casual and tasty (fries, burgers, salads, detroit-style-ish pizzas), but what really makes the place nice is the lively atmosphere, casual live music, incredibly friendly service, and generally welcoming vibe. Charming. read more

Delicious dinner after a hike at Sleeping Bear Dunes! Really friendly waitstaff and a pleasant experience. We shared the truffle fries as an appetizer (they were hot and amazing...my only complaint is that there weren't more of them!), my husband got the cowboy burger and I got a personal (6") veggie pizza. He said the burger was delicious (albeit messy) and it came with a side of crunchy kettle chips. The pizza was SO GOOD. I am usually not crazy about pizza at pubs but this pie was the exception to the rule. Thick crust with crunchy edges and soft in the middle, with crisp veggies on top ...perfection. We would definitely return. Thank you, Broomstack! read more

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Hand down one of the best burger, pizza, and sandwich shops in Northern Michigan. I know you can easily get sick of burgers and pizza up north cause that's the primary staple everywhere with little variety but this is out of this world good. I usually order the mushroom burger with truffle fries. My kids love the deep dish style pizza that they still eat cold the next day. My husband got the Cuban sandwich the last time which he said was amazing too. The owner/manager that works behind the bar is super friendly and gave our family a tour once. He seems to remember us when we come back even though we're not locals. I love this place. It's a gem! read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Burger with bacon and truffle fries, divine!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

Former schoolhouse made into restaurant and curling rink. Excellent food as well as gf options and gf desert that is not only ice cream.

Great fast and friendly service. High quality food. We both got burgers. Real deal fresh cut fries. Nice beer selection on draft. Live music, very talented Andre villoch. Place has great vibes. read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Live music. - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

We have only carried out from here but the pizza is SO good, and they are very friendly and helpful! Everyone in the family (including kids) was happy. read more

It was my 50th bday yesterday and my husband had no idea to celebrate with me and our four kiddos (12,14,17,20). I looked online for a taproom with food that was not somewhere we'd eaten yet. We've been eating in Traverse City for thirteen years and have almost been everywhere! I found a review for Broomstack online and called. I cannot express how kind and enthusiastic the manager was about hosting us for my bday! That was a good indicator of the evening! I'm a very good home cook and have even had food articles published (PJ Media, Liberty Island Magazine) on food and regional cuisine. I have eaten on several continents and nearly every hard to get table in TC, not to mention driving to Chicago to hit up a Michelin Starred restaurant (Galit!), just for thrills! To begin, I ordered three of their desserts for us to share. LEMON CAKE! Holy crap, that was a great surprise! Choc bread pudding was also a win. BUT THE LEMON CAKE! DANG! Delicious!!! Individual apple tart was also very well done and the fact that our lovely server brought it out with a lit candle without even asking was so thoughtful. Apples were perfectly baked inside a delicious, not-too-sweet crust with some streusel on top and really nicely done vanilla ice cream. Thank you!!!! The ribs were very well done with a nice, sweet and very tomato-y flavor. Meaty and easy to eat. Fries were good too, as was the slaw. My ribs came with mac and cheese, which I did not get to try because my sons stole it right off my plate. It was homemade and smelled delicious though! Burgers were solid, and pricing was on par with TC. Coffee was good but a little tepid. Presentation of my fella's tacos could have been more inspiring but he cleaned his plate so they were indeed, tasty. But all in all a good meal and the smiles and eager service really made my day feel special. The place was spacious, airy, light, and bright. We all loved that it was a former schoolhouse. Our server was so attentive, patient with the kiddos and made changes we asked for with no problem whatsoever. Well Done and Thank you! Hope to get back for some nite time atmosphere/drinks and perhaps leave the kiddos at home...but the place and staff was very family friendly and it was a good value. Less than what we generally pay per head at dinner in TC. Did I mention the Lemon Cake? read more

Wow. The food and such excellent staff. Both can be hard to find now a days. But very happy to find this little gem in our northern excursion. Also they have curling with a viewing room. Hope to sit there and watch a little of that! read more

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Broomstacks was one of the best lunch spots we have been to in the Leelanau Peninsula. It came highly recommended by a local. They have an expansive menu with tons of food options and beer selections. We enjoyed the crispy Brussels sprouts, homemade guacamole and chips, short rib pizza with caramelized onions, chunks of garlic drizzled with horseradish cream and Cuban sandwich. The staff were super nice and gave us recommendations on what to try on the menu. We will definitely visit Broomstacks next time we are up north to try their peanut butter burger! read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Cubano - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

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Food was good but way too many upcharges not communicated by the server or the menu. Good atmosphere and good drinks.

What a fun evening with great food, made even better by our nice company and the business staff. So, there are two sides to this place. One side is a restaurant with great bar foods. The other is a curling rink with a "warming room" that includes table service and a fun time watching the curling match. It's not a huge place so everyone is super friendly and helpful. Lots of local beer on tap plus others in cans/bottles. Local distilled spirits make great cocktails and drinks. I started off with their version of a French 75, sparking wine, local gin, and lemon. So good I had to have a second. Mark found an IPA that he liked. Now the food. The table shared the Brussels Sprouts and bacon - even I liked them - and the Whitefish Pate. Great. Then I had the pork belly sandwich, Mark had the Cubano (not technically a Cuban Sandwich, but it looked good), Mary had the beet salad, and Dave shared an "Animal" pizza with his dad. Word to the wise - the small is big enough for two. Dave and Mary will be eating leftover pizza for a while. Mark and I shared one slice of it for a taste and Mark thinks it might be the best pizza he has ever had. Everyone raved about the food. The desserts looked tempting, but we were too full. Mark and I should have shared a sandwich. read more

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We've been going to Broomstack for a few years now, it's fantastic! We have three kids and the menu has something for everyone. The service is great! We were seated (by Al, the owner) right away, everyone was so friendly. The tacos and pizza were so good (pizzas are big). Highly recommend it here! read more

The food is amazing. The staff are attentive. The history and decor are very cool Truffle fries are my absolute favorite!!! read more

Fantastic pizza and staff! Our waitress was crushing it. She was flying around like a hummingbird with a smile on the whole time! Wished I would have gotten her name, just to give her recognition that she deserves. The pizza was fantastic, great crust and toppings. The brussel sprouts appetizer was impressive flavor and a very light compliment for the thick and hearty pizza. Only bad thing I can say, is it's too far away from home! If you don't eat here, you're missing out! read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Brussel Sprouts - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

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Delicious Cuban sandwich and the service is always great. Really nice casual place to eat with a neighborhood feel.

While 2 stars ("Meh. I've experienced better") seems harsh - it is accurate - and the 3-stars "a-ok" doesn't fit, I'm going with the 3 as giving only 2 seems too brutal. This place turned out to be disappointing. But first, the good: the building. It's an old schoolhouse turned bar/restaurant themed in old-classroom decor along with pics of early (1950's ?) class students. Very beautiful. It's also a facility to learn and play (does one "play"?!) curling. The curling section is also very-well done. They offer outdoor seating - although I'm guessing a result of Covid and not something that's been a long-standing staple. Also good is the selection of local craft beer, wine, and soda (Northwoods soda is AWESOME). Those whom we encountered working were friendly. The couple of disappointments were in our service and in our pizza. Working in the service industry (also in a facility with a wide-selection of craft beer and wine offerings), I always offer a sample to those vacillating between a couple of items. Thus, I would have appreciated not having to ask to sample. I didn't. I banked on the endorsement of one of my selections. Also, I'm attentive. I would have inquired about the barely consumed beverage. Not only early, but period. I would have appreciated the same having been done for me. It wasn't. Thus, while we didn't mind paying for the barely consumed beverage, it just contributed to the overall experience being disappointing and leaving a poor taste in my mouth. No pun intended. The pizza. The portions were good, the prices reasonable. The sauce had a good flavor and was also plentiful. The pepperoni was also flavorful and plentiful (and had it been cooked in that way that causes it to sort of curl up around the edges - mmmMMmmmm!). However, the crust wasn't anything to write home about - really kind of bland, no buttery flavored goodness; no crisp air-pockets... and the cheese was equally not impressive - no significantly noticeable flavors of parmesan, mozzarella, provolone... feta, roquefort swiss... We both thought the pizza would have benefitted from a bit longer in the pizza oven, although as I write I'm not sure how that would improve the taste of the crust and/or cheese. Guess it wouldn't. But that pepperoni tho... Overall, Broomstack is a nice little place with friendly people, it just didn't do it for us. read more

A diamond in the rough. And not so much rough, more just a drought. Eatin' is sparse around here, but that doesn't stop Broomstack from being a top notch stop. We both had juicy, mouth watering burgers in a very socially distanced outdoor dining setup. Our waitress was especially pleasant, and a bartender who served me later was very helpful in finding a perfect bottle of wine to purchase to take back to our Airbnb. Great spot, great people. read more

How a place this cool survives in such a podunk locale boggles the mind. 20 Michigan beers on tap up on the board and.....YEAR ROUND CURLING? Burger was delicious, place is tasteful and roomy, bartender funny. Owner (from Denver?) joined the bar later, which I've noticed tends to always be a good sign. read more

The absolute best customer service you could ever ask for! We had been in the car for about 8 hours driving and they were so welcoming and the food was excellent. Felt clean and safe Covid-wise and people had masks on when walking anywhere that wasn't their table. So happy to have eaten here on the first night of our honeymoon! :) read more

Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse - Outdoor - Pizza Near Me - Maple City, Michigan

Still a solid three stars. Went with a friend for Glen lk area restaurant week. I had salmon and brussel sprouts (both flash fried, but still good), fries for appetizer and cheesecake for dessert. My friend had a tiny salad, Greek pizza, and flourless chocolate torte. She needed ranch for the pizza. She said the torte was tasty. read more

Fresh organic everything! Homemade! I have had the burgers. Leaving. I have had the square dish pizza outstanding. I have. OMG. Cheese fries we had cut fries and I need a hand dipped in also. Soup of the day is always outstanding. Soups are just what you need on any day, especially cold rainy and snowy days. Great choice of hard Cider, Tandem Ciders! read more

Love service at the bar - great food, nice selection of beers, a nice place - consistent time after time

This place is GREAT! The bartender/food server was so friendly, and service was wonderful. We're from California & as it turns out the bartender was a Californian for quite some time. Worked in the same city as myself. Small world. If you're driving by at least stop for a beer and take a look at their Curling Room. They even give lessons on how to Curl for everyone. Thanks for making our dining experience fun. GREAT PLACE, highly recommend it. read more

Many restaurants can do a good job once but to do a good job more than once tells you that this place has it all together. This is our second visit in 6 months and both times our experience has been phenomenal. The food, the staff, the friendliness and the welcoming atmosphere will have us coming back again and again. Keep up the good work. read more

What a great spot!! Get the burger it's off the hook!! Hand made onion rings what a joy! The salad greens were awesome! read more