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    4.5 (85 reviews)
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    Katie P.

    I went there with a few friends for their Thursday trivia night. We had so much fun! It was lovely sitting around the fire on the back patio. We ordered some drinks and plenty of food to share. Everything was delicious and the service was helpful. Will definitely be back again!

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    Lynette S.

    Great beer, great beer and did I mention they make good beer. It's a nice spot to relax on one of the two outdoor seating areas. The music is background on the patios, a little loud inside on a Friday night. There's good snacks to go with the beer. Plenty of parking for cars and bikes. It's a great addition to the neighborhood

    Meyer lemon bbq
    Michelle D.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch and a couple of drinks! They have drinks for everyone! We had beer and the seltzer which was amazing! Wings were delicious and hot. Fries came with 2 dipping sauces! The bartender was also amazing!

    Linda M.

    Well I've had some of their beers before but a recent visit was the first time I actually visited them. They're currently closed for remodeling but we were told they're shooting for the end of May to reopen. So by the time you're ready to hit their outdoor patio this summer they'll be ready! For now it's just take out. I knew I was a fan of the That IPA so knew I would be purchasing that. I also tried the Good Neighbor IPA and my husband got The Whale, a brown ale. All were very good. I really like the descriptions they have for each beer. It makes it so much easier when deciding what to get. Can't wait to go back when the patio is open. 2021-56

    Good neighbor IPA
    Kiran K.

    I'm a big fan of IPAs and I'd already tried That IPA which I really liked so instead I opted for the Good Neighbor IPA which was absolutely delicious, mostly citrusy which isn't what I usually opt for but it worked here. I have a feeling this is going to be a reoccurring spot I visit this summer. This location is absolutely beautiful in an old brick building and the employee who assisted me today was super helpful and informative. They told me they were planning to open up fully June 1st and although it was a bit of a mess, it looked like they were busy getting ready for an opening! I can't wait to go back and check out the patio!

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    Denise L.

    Great beers, need I say more?! What I like about this place is they have a lot of IPA's. Tried a Good Neighbor, Baseball, lnterrbang and Party Mountain...a collab with Big Ditch that is sold out in the brewery and on the last keg but you can get it in Consumer's. That beer is really tasty. I'll be going to Consumers to buy some before it's gone. Collaboration's are done when they're gone. The beer has a floral after taste and is bright and crisp with great hazy notes. Came in on a Sunday afternoon and it was quiet and comfortable. Plenty of seating for when it's busier. I love a relaxed bar experience.

    Enjoyed this, will get again.
    Elizabeth Betsy B.

    Let's Go Pils! That is the one I tried for the free beer Yelp event. Honestly, I'm not a big beer drinker (anymore), but I sure do like an ice cold brew on a hot summer day. I mean, who doesn't? And I'm no connoisseur of beers, never have been. But I will say this Let's Go Pils reminded me of Miller High Life, and that's a test of memory. It was light and very refreshing, tasted great. I would definitely have it again. This beer also brought to mind my personal favorite of Molson Golden. But even more than planning a purchase of a 6-pack of Let's Go Pils ($8.99), I've got my birthday wish ready for July: Highly Suspicious. It sounds delightful and I can't wait. Well, I can wait. (hint to my daughter) Also intriguing is CBW's Ninth Anniversary 9-pack. Yes. That is two 4-packs, your choice, of 16 oz cans and 1 16 oz bonus can. Easily a birthday gift for someone. But if it is an anniversary special, for how long is this available? Possibly until it is time to bring out the 10th Anniversary special. Meanwhile, if you like a clean, light taste in a bright beer, check out the Let's Go Pils.

    These dumplings are awful. The dipping sauce however is very tasty.
    Joe T.

    The beers are very good. Definitely stop in for a drink. However, do not come hungry or you will be very disappointed. I went for a party. My friends and I were hungry and we made the mistake of ordering the food. It was pretty bad. From rock hard chicken fingers that were left in the deep fryer too long, to gross dumplings to a giant loaf of bread they called a pretzel it was all bad. The beers were very good. Seriously though, just drink there and eat somewhere else.

    The Possible Burger - housemade vegan beet burger.
    Rebecca H.

    I was holding off on a review because when they opened, there were no vegan options. Now they have The Possible Burger, a house-made beet burger. It says available vegan and the bartender said all the ingredients are vegan but I'm skeptical about the curry yogurt sauce. Anyway, the burger was great, the fries were EXCELLENT, and the beer was good, too. They take your phone number and text you when your food it ready, which felt a little weird. Bonus points for lots of board games (Catan, Ticket to Ride), Lincoln Logs, shuffleboard table, and other cool activities. Fire pit outside was going strong on a January night.

    French Macaron Stout: This was phenomenal!  Rich, dark flavors; dessert in a glass
    Clark S.

    I stopped out at the CBW Brewery and Taproom earlier in in 2021 to pick up a free beer, thanks to Yelp Elite, and really wanted to sit down and grab a draught, but they were only open for pick-up, at that point. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in October, I finally made it inside and had a great time! I got to CBW around 2:30pm on a Sunday afternoon. Parking is along Seventh St. and I saw they have a lot that's only open after 5pm at GBUAHN, but I was able to easily find a spot along Seventh St., about a block away. Now, I usually feel a little nervous when parking on the street anywhere in downtown Buffalo, but I didn't feel too worried, but I'd have to come back when the sun goes down and see if those feelings change. Upon walking up, I could see people in the front playing corn hole and having a good time, instantly bringing a smile to my face. The inside of the taproom is very modern looking and was incredibly clean. Plenty of tables inside and a nice patio in the back with even more seating. All the staff were wearing masks and practicing COVID safety protocols, they definitely want their customers to feel comfortable and safe. After walking around the brewery for a few minutes, I took a seat right at the bar and had myself a couple of draughts. The bartender was great - courteous and friendly and just came across as a good dude. He let me sample a couple of the draughts too, which was nice, as I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted. The draughts I ended up ordering were the "French Macaron Stout" and "The Whale" (American Brown Ale) and wow, were these beers delicious! I sampled the "CBW & Lloyd Snozz Berry Sour". For a sour, this had an awesome fruity flavor and the right amount of tartness at the end, nailing what a sour should be, in my opinion. I spent about an hour and a half here, sipping on draughts and watching football, a successful lazy Sunday if I do say so. As I sipped on my beers, I got to chat with CBW's social media manager, Mike. It was awesome for him to stop over and chat with me, a super nice guy! On my way out, I picked up a six-pack of their Let's Go Pils and a four-pack of the French Macaron Stout (no way I was leaving without the stout at least). I don't buy much beer for myself, but I've had a few of CBW's beers now and each one has been excellent, a great feat. I'm so glad I could make it back to CBW and enjoy the taproom! I love reading about all of the collaborations with other local businesses and breweries that they do and they always seem to have something going on over the weekend. They do an excellent job posting events on their Facebook page, so definitely "Like" it so you can see what they're up to. I'll definitely be back again!

    Hiking with the Whale!
    Natalie S.

    The Whale is the best beer when you go hiking! Chestnut Ridge on a beautiful fall day!

    7th Street Smash Burger. This burger saves lives.
    Tia B.

    Thank the Burger Gods! This review is solely about The 7th Street Smash Burger. For $11 bucks ($4 for an extra patty) you get American cheese, shredded lettuce, caramelized onions, pickles, and burger sauce. You also get a bun which is equally modest. That's because the burger is here to shine. The patties are a combination of beef from Butter Meat Co and bacon from Moriarty Meats which really give this burger a consistency of umami. I've had a few burger fails lately and this one made up for everything. I ate this burger slower just so it would last longer. Thank you, Community Beer Works.

    Grabbing some cold ones on a beautiful Buffalo day.
    Tara K.

    My husband and I stopped by CBW today to peruse the beer selection. Currently the bar, patio, and dining area is closed. But they are open for take-out beer pick-up, as well as beer delivery. So if you need a CBW-fix, remember that you can still enjoy CBW from the comfort of your own home ... until June! Our beer guide today informed us that CBW is hoping to be open again for drink-and-dine-in by about mid-June. So mark your beer calendars! :-D Today my husband grabbed a six-pack of The Whale Brown Ale, a four-pack of Peach Cobbler Pilsner, and a sample can of That IPA. I'm not a beer drinker, but the hubbs is, although he doesn't much care for IPAs. CBW does do a range of well-loved, grainy, chewy, hoppy IPAs. But for fruitier beer connoisseurs such as my hubbs, they have plenty to offer, too. And they don't hold it against you one bit if you prefer a liter, clearer, crisper brew. No matter what you like in beers, or if you're not entirely sure what you like in beers, the staff here is exceptional with helping you make your selections. The gentleman who helped us today had an expansive, impressive beer knowledge! Take your time to talk it through with CBW's friendly staff, and they'll surely point you in the right direction of a beer that will perfectly please your palate preferences. So, for now, belly-up to the CBW cash register to pick up some to-go beers, or give them a call for delivery. By the start of summer, hopefully at some capacity we can be safely back on the CBW patio. But until then, cheers from our CBW living room beers to yours! :-D

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    I love the beer slushies too! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Ask the Community - Community Beer Works

    Do they have TV's? I don't see any in the pictures. Good spot for the Bill's game?

    A couple of TVs above the bar area only. Not in the dining area.

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