It's been ages since I was here and this was Jenni's first time. This is a uniquely Pittsburgh place and I thought she'd enjoy it - and she did! For some reason, the host wanted to put us up against the wall which would have one of us staring at the wall and the other, staring across the nave so I asked to sit in one of the many empty seats so we could both take in the long views from the nave. Our server, Alissa, was very friendly. The potato cakes were tasty but certainly not worth $13. Our meals were delicious but I'm not sure either of us saw the braised chicken; if you see it, send me a message. It was there but again, our meals just seemed very expensive overall at $75 for Mac and cheese with chicken, two potato pancakes, and a prickley-pear lemonade (no refills). Nonetheless, we enjoyed our meals and are subtracting just one star because of the weird seating choice by the host and the overall cost. read more

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We enjoy the theme of this Brewery. It is such a large space. They have several different beers and it's just a cool experience. How many places can you say where you're drinking beer inside the church. They do have a restaurant here and when we stop by on a Monday night, they were we're pretty steady. There is street parking around this location as well. I had the strawberry rhubarb summer ale. It was very light, but still had great room. An easy summer drinker. My husband had the pious monk dunkel and enjoyed it - come to find out - he had it before the last time we were here! read more

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Well, start with this venue is top-notch very impressive, and all the extra detail that has been left as part of the church is totally awesome. As for the food, I have zero complaints. It was totally excellent and really, really enjoyed it. My same complaints as most of these kind of places the beer is never cold enough. Why can't they be colder....this is my only complaint...so read more

Our work department did a brewery tour and this was the first stop. This brewery is an old church and very awesome to see how they converted this to a brewery. The stain glass windows to the alter you feel as though you will see a pastor to confess your sins. We got to try 3 different beers. I really enjoyed the appetizers my favorite was the pirogies and pretzels. Then we had sandwiches. I tried the Kobe cheese steak and the hot chicken. Both were just ok I would just go back for the drinks and appetizers read more

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Nice and original place for beers. The beer selection is really good. The food is good (bar food). It is the perfect place for a brunch read more

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Church Brew Works is amazing! The setting of an old church is so cool, but they have a super cute little patio that does not make you feel like you're at a church or Pittsburgh! The staff is so sweet and friendly which can totally make or break your experience. Handcrafted cocktails and beer made onsite! The food is super good- highly recommend the jalapeño popper dip- simple, spicy and delicious! The German Mac & Cheese was also a standout and tried the Steak Frites from their Patiofest menu! Can't wait to go back! read more

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A recycled church brewery. This brewery is more about the environment than the food and/or beer. The beer and food were OK. Super spacious. If I were the owners I would lean more into the church theme. All beers should have some kind of church/religious name. The merch needs to step up their game. The women's room could be much cooler in design. Overall it's a cool concept that seams dated and needs an update. I had the French onion soup. Lots of cheese and great. Nice flavor but the onions weren't cooled well enough. Also had the chorizo meatballs. Too spicy for my linking. read more

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Church Brew Works is a wild concept! The church was beautiful and the space is huge! A bit more "commercial" than I thought vibe wise but still pretty cool. The beers and food were just okay. I'd probably come back for a happy hour and try a few different things but we'll see! Slight confusion when I got there because my GPS took me around back! read more

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We found this via Yelp, and later learned that friends were married there (!) many years ago. Amazingly cool interior. Beer was good, and food was solid. Being inside a church, with gorgeous stained glass and gorgeous ceiling, and then being equipment, was over-the-top. The beer vessels (?) behind the bar seemed almost translucent with reflection from the lights. Service was great. A must-visit spot. read more

Church Brew Works is one of those places we check out at least once - especially when friends from out of town are visiting. The food and atmosphere here are very "Pittsburgh". The building itself was once the St. John the Baptist Church; in true Pittsburgh fashion, people restored and converted the original building to make it a functional restaurant. A note about the interior dining room: you can either sit on their dining side (which has larger tables) or the bar side (which has some booths but is primarily high tables and chairs). The menu has a good assortment of appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, and other entrées. They used to have both traditional pierogies as well as a "flavor of the week" option, although these days they seem to only serve the traditional ones. The menu is refreshed somewhat regularly, so over the years I've sampled salads, fish dishes, pasta dishes, and sandwiches. It's hard to have a "go to" order when it might disappear, but you'll likely find something good when you visit, given the range of options. (Currently, I'm a BIG fan of the Street Corn Arancini. Definitely give these a try while you can!) While the food won't necessarily knock your socks off, let's remember: this is the Church BREW Works. The beer and cocktail menus are definitely where it's at. According to Untappd their current beer menu includes an assortment of Belgian, Porter, Lager, Pilsner, IPA, and Stout style beers. I'm more of a cocktail person myself so I always sample something new when I dine here (again: the menu is refreshed regularly), and I have yet to be disappointed! Like I said at the start, this is one of those places that we try at least once. I'll still come here with friends for sure, but this is admittedly not an establishment that I'll go out of my way to visit. It's fine - not amazing, not bad, but fine. read more

I was visiting Pittsburgh to attend the Kings/Pens game. (I am a Kings fan from LA). This was a place I researched and planned to visit before my plane landed. I was staying on the South Side. My partner in crime/hockey pal/drinking buddy walked from the South side to the Brew Works. It was uphill all the way. We passed Middle Hill, Polish Hill and Upper Hill. It was a great way to see the city, but man was I ready for a beer when we got there. The place is located inside a beautiful converted church from the 1800s. The building alone is a reason you should visit even if you don't drink beer. They have food. I had the traditional pierogies and found them to be delicious. I'd never had pierogies before, and these were a great first experience. They also offer non-traditional pierogies on the menu. For the beer, I had the Dunkel and the Pilzner, and both were outstanding. The brewery is also located near an abandoned Hershey's Chocolate plant with a huge smokestack. It is a symbol of Pittsburgh's past. read more

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Pretty solid spot with good HH pricing. Met some friends here and had a good time. Ordered a few apps to share: perogies, wings, and pretzel bites and all were good. Wasn't a fan of my cheesesteak, it was pretty dry and lacking meat, but the fries were good. There's a decent sized parking lot behind the church, you just have to walk around to the front since I believe its the only entrance. read more

Stopped in while setting up for NFL draft. Co worker found this spot so we gave it a shot. Not too far from hotel. We had a reservation but walked in about an hour early and were quickly accommodated by the friendly staff. The waiter came by and suggested us some favorites bc it was hard to choose off the menu with so many great selections. I ended up ordering the buffalo chicken saute pierogis and a Pilsner called celestial gold. Place is huge with bar seating if you feel like walking in. The Pilsner was smooth with a faint hint of hoppy. The pierogis were the best I've had and my family's polish. So soft and creamy texture on the inside with the lightest crisp on the out. Buffalo chicken was also not too overpowering. I'll be back in to try the 32 team nfl draft special! read more

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I've visited 3 times so far and it's quickly becoming my favorite brewery! The food is consistently delicious, service is excellent and the beer is great! We celebrated St. Patrick's Day here after the parade and had a great experience. Can't wait to go back! The stained glass windows featuring various saints are beautiful. A hint (the names of the saints are in the windows). read more

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We just went for drinks after dinner elsewhere, so I can't comment on the food. The service was awesome, loved the bartender and generous samples. The selection is great as well and the decor is unique. I'd say the main thing I don't like is the darkness and perhaps the strange smell. It's cool for hanging out but it's not somewhere I'd frequent. read more

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We met up with some friends who were passing through Pittsburgh on their way to adventures afar. We were excited to have a reunion at Church Brew Works to show off this Pittsburgh institution to their kids. The ambiance did not disappoint. The lack of pizza, though, was another story. Bring back the pierogi pizza, please!! We ordered pierogis and cauliflower bites as appetizers instead, and they were both delicious. The main courses were ok--I had the black bean burger and fries, and I would have liked a bigger burger to bun ratio, but other than that it was good. I asked for input from the youngsters on the kids menu. The verdict as that both the chicken tenders and Mac and cheese got an iffy 3. There were only two chicken tenders, which seemed modest compared to the pile of Mac and cheese (which was described as fine). The desserts were mostly a hit, although the kiddo critics wanted more ice cream and less chocolate syrup. All told, we left full and ready for a good night's sleep. Catching up in the sanctuary was lovely! read more

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This place is so iconic, I wish I had one of these back home. Truly a beautiful space to enjoy dinner and a beer. I found Church Brew Works on Trip Advisor of all places. I'm glad I kept it on my bucket list because this was worth it. Parking was free and available right out front. We dined in without a reservation on a Saturday evening. It wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. Our server was Ryan and he was a blast! I liked his enthusiasm and how silly he was. He played a big part in us enjoying our experience here. I was torn on which beer to try, but I was in the mood for something pumpkin-y. Ryan suggested the Pumpkin Milk Stout. I'm typically not one to go for dark beers, but this was DELICIOUS. It had the perfect pumpkin taste and didn't feel heavy. For my meal, I ordered the Southwestern Salad, no protein added. I enjoyed it as is. A great amount of dressing is provided and it's loaded with fresh ingredients. Finally, Ryan talked us into getting dessert. He made us feel good about choosing the Peanut Butter Mousse. It was heavenly. It tasted like Reese's peanut butter cup filling but smooth and creamy. The crushed Oreos on top were a nice touch. We loved Church Brew Works so much we walked away with a few pieces of merchandise. I purchased a ball cap and my boyfriend bought a shirt and a pint glass. Highly recommend checking out if you're looking for a one of a kind brewery in Pittsburgh! read more

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What a setting for a brewery! Great selection of beers brewed on site and the food is also a must try! Dont miss out on this gem! Pro Tip: great selection of beers available to go! read more

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My girlfriend and I went for Oktoberfest. we both ordered the jagersnitzel. It was the most discusting meal I've ever had. It was so overcooked it wasn't worth eating. The potato pancakes were just as burnt. The manager credited the dinners but did not have the courtesy come to our table to see what he could do to make things better. Our server gave us a bill for $29.00. It will be a long time before they see us again. read more

Really enjoyed some Pittsburgh fare here in a cool renovated old Church. Pierogies, arancini bites, and bacon mac and cheese were all delicious. Atmosphere is really fun and spacious; they repurposed the space really well and despite it seeming like it would echo conversation bleed is fairly minimal. Service and prices were great and we had no trouble getting a table for dinner walk in without a reservation read more

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I can only speak to the beer, since we didn't try the food and it was just okay. The real highlight of the stop was definitely the space itself, which is super unique and worth checking out. It was pretty busy when we arrived around 1 p.m. on a Saturday, but we found seats at the bar and were served right away. I did noticed there was a bit of a musty smell, which threw me off a little. Still it's a unique spot and worth a visit for the atmosphere alone. read more

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Three stars is all I feel comfortable leaving for this restaurant. The server was good. I expected a little more. But that's fine. The food was not great. There was no wow factor for me. I ordered the cheesesteak. And I felt the cheesesteak was very dry. I also ordered cheese cup for my fries. Which I ended up using in the cheesesteak. To help moisten up the meat. The cheese cup was tasty. But for almost $4. I don't recommend it. They give you such a small amount. It's not even worth it. The restaurant is inside an old church. They kept most of the old style and added their own touches. It was very nice to look around. All in all. I don't think I'll come back. Because the food wasn't good enough to bring me back. read more

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Absolutely excellent schnitzel, a dish I just don't get enough, followed by a delicious hot Oreo sundae. Very cool ambience as it's a church that was converted into a brew pub. Though weirdly the service was highlighted by the person who sat me whose name was Ted. The funniest host I've ever come across at a restaurant. Great stuff would go back! read more

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What a unique and fun experience! I came here with a group of friends, and it was so neat to walk into what used to be a church -- the altar is now where they brew the beer! The atmosphere is truly one of a kind. The schnitzel was absolutely delicious ( 4 outta 6 in our group ordered this), and the service was great. Devon was our server and was friendly, spot on with suggestions and made the experience that much better. I'd definitely come back again and will be recommending this spot to family and friends whenever they're in the area. read more

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Learned on a tour why there are so many churches in Pittsburgh, mostly built during steel era. Love how some are now converted to restaurants and not torn down. The high ceiling, altar, stain glass & pews - all the original structure untouched - fun, eclectic experience. For the food, not amazing but enjoyable. Perogies were soft and light, crab cake could have been more crisp, pretzel was fine, the grain mustard was yummy and lastly, the malt bread pudding was the best - texture of soft delish cake. White Sangria was meh, hubs liked his strawberry lemonade. read more

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Had to come see what the fuss was all about and thought the staff and the space was incredible. We liked most of our food, but the philly could have used a little salt. The gumbo and beet salad were where it was at! Loved that they didn't just have beer here, and we were able to get cocktails. The inside of this old church is really cool and we loved the set up! read more

Friendly staff. It was a nice little lunch spot for a Saturday. We were able to call ahead and reserve a table and the parking situation was fine. Treated ourselves to a cocktail, sweet potato fries and chicken salad. Creative, yet comfortable restaurant that works for a small group or large party. Glad we were able to visit! read more

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Stopped in for a happy hour beer. It's a beautiful space and the bar has interesting curves to it. There's still the original stained glass and church pews. They do have food, though we just had a drink. I enjoyed the asteroid Ale. Our server was attentive and very pleasant. read more

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Tourist things are sometimes gimmicky and simply dumb. We saw this place online and it looked like nothing special other than it used to be a church. In today's world of the popularity of the latest and greatest, these tiny brewpubs truly start to blend together and most arent memorable anymore. Not this place. Immediately upon entering, you can still smell that old, musty building smell and I say that as a good thing. When you walk in, you quickly see how much of the church is still a part of this place. Its cool af. There's even a meteorite you can touch. So we had a couple pints and some of their pierogis. Solid brews and excellent pierogis. And the service was great but to be fair, we were the first ones there and whilst there only two other groups came in. Still, the dude was cool and knew his stuff. If youre in pgh, check this place out! read more

We were in the area and decided to check out the Church Brew Works after reading about its history. Once a former church it has beautiful stained glass windows and is also known to be haunted. While we didn't hear any eerie voices or see the lady in white we did enjoy a nice cold drink. We ordered their prickly pear margarita and a beer. Worth a stop if your in Lawrenceville PA read more

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I am sad that I didn't come here before now! I'll start by talking about the place itself, it's an old church that they still kept the vibe but made it less religious clearly haha I didn't feel like I was going to burn going inside let's say that the tables and seating were very cool and they even had a church pew in the bathroom. They have a full bar as well as beer for everybody who doesn't like beer. They also have an expensive food menu, but I was honestly expecting more German food for some reason. I ordered the onion soup which was literally to die for. So many onions and such depth of flavor. I also ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, which was also very very good. The sweet potato fries are delicious as well, the salty kind not the ones covered in sugar. I would order it all again! read more

The beer is first-rate, the atmosphere is excellent, but the food is below average. (Today the turkey sub was flavorless and mostly bread, and the sweet potato fries were barely lukewarm and limp.) I've eaten here dozens of times. It's near my house, there's plenty of parking, and the restaurant accommodates groups, which I appreciate. But the food is often borderline awful, and the prices aren't cheap. I just spent $250, more or less, to pick up part of the tab for a group of people. The overall experience was enjoyable, but the food was not. read more

This setting is superb. What a beautiful church. There are brewing cylinders on one side and magnificent stained glass windows. The place is clean and the service was really friendly. We had a great guy coming to check on us at regular intervals, checking to see if allwas okay, and refilling our water. The food was okay. I had the Philly steak sandwich. The meat was not very tender, and the taste was somewhat old. It might've been the fact that had been used. I did not really enjoy my meal too much, however, everyone else in my team seem to enjoy their food. Overall, it is a fun place to go with a great setting read more

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I was excited to try out this restaurant based on it use to be a church. The fact that they saved a church from being torn down by turning into a restaurant was a great idea. There were many items that caught my attention. I ordered prickly pear iced tea with the Jagerschnitzel. I should've ordered the vegan spaghetti. I was not completely happy with my choice. The cook was very heavy with the salt on the potatoes, I don't like a lot of salt. The Jagerschnitzel did not have consistency. The first couple bites was really good tasting with the mushroom sauce. After the first few bites, it tasted like regular gravy on top and was not as good. The waitress was nice. read more

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Amazing space! The stained glass windows are rad!! Good service, okay food. Wasn't overly impressed. My guy said the beer was good. I had a Paloma that was totally underwhelming. There is some parking right outside. read more

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Great atmosphere! An old church to be a "new" brewery (just hit its 30th birthday. Would be a cute story to get married in! Food was good, nothing fantastic but definitely not terrible. Same with the beer. read more

So, right off the bat, my wife's veggie spaghetti had a portion/date sticker in it from the kitchen. Super gross. She almost swallowed it. Per the manager (who comped the spaghetti), stickers are how the kitchen portions meals. The problem was that ours said Thursday--and today is Saturday. The manager also explained that the veggies were just portioned on Thursday, not cooked then, but my wife and I still felt VERY uncomfortable. Otherwise, the meal was decent, even if small portioned and very expensive. I got the Pittsburg Mac. Good flavors. Liked the sausage. The beer was fine, if nothing special. My wife and I got the porter, quad, and sour. All were wildly overpriced for what we got ($7+ for a 5 oz. pour), especially in the flight that I got. The brewery also messed up my wife's beer, bringing her the wrong one at first. But it also corrected that. The greeter at the door was unfriendly. The bathrooms weren't very clean (lots of dust). And, this could be a product of summer time, but gnats really enjoyed our table (inside) too. All in all, won't be back. But, our server was really nice. We liked her a lot. read more

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Short review as we only experienced Church Brew Works for one beer, but we had a great time! We stopped in on a Saturday night around 6:30 ish. It's a big restaurant/brewery and it was packed! I heard the host citing a wait of 45 min to an hour. We were just there for a drink so we were able to snag one seat at the bar. We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and the beer was tasty. My husband got a mango beer and I got the Mexicali beer. read more

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Cool space...definitely something different. A church converted into a brewery is very unique...to say the least. They even kept the stain-glass windows! Lots of space inside...tables and bar seating. It was very empty around 5pm on a Sunday. The staff said they usually get much busier when the local teams are playing. Great selection of beer and some interesting food options. I was only there briefly for a beer ($7ish) and some meatballs ($13ish) but they were both good. The hostess and the bartender were very nice. I would love to return to try some other things. Prices were reasonable. I believe there are also some happy hours specials so you may want to check those out. Lots of street parking on the main road in front. read more

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This is such a unique place. An old church converted into a restaurant and brewery. They sold mini kegs of beer too which was really cool. I am guessing they held about 8 beers. It was close to October so I got the most German inspired dish because they were setting up for Octoberfest. I started out with cauliflower with a beer mustard. Very unique and really good. After that I went with brat Mac and cheese. Creamy with pieces of onion and bacon. Great dish. read more

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