This was our first time here, and we were beyond impressed! We ordered the kids' cheeseburgers, the Fish Po' Boy, and the Bánh Mì, and every single thing was incredible. The Fish Po' Boy was perfectly deep-fried--crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. The tartar sauce was hands down the best I've ever had! They served it on the side instead of on the sandwich, which turned out to be perfect because we dunked every bite. It was so fresh, full of dill flavor, and absolutely delicious. The Bánh Mì had an amazing smoky flavor, and they even served it with a side of au jus for dipping, which was fantastic. Every dipping sauce we tried deserved five stars--the honey mustard, the burger sauce, and that incredible tartar sauce. What really sets this place apart is the kids' play area. It's huge and thoughtfully designed with video games, Pac-Man, a train table, and plenty of space for kids to play. It kept our kids happily entertained so we could actually relax and enjoy our meal, which is rare! If you're in the Lake Stevens area, this place is definitely worth a visit. Great food, amazing sauces, and one of the best family-friendly dining experiences we've had. We will absolutely be back! read more

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First time trying them out. I had a Belgian blonde which was very nice, but the food let them down. BLT with fries. Fries were about the same as you get at Wendy's, not horrible not great. BLT was a big disappointment, bread was ok but thin sliced, tomato might as well not have been there, slices were thin and it added nothing to the sandwich, bacon was a big let down and should have been the showcase of the sandwich, easily forgotten. Lettuce was shredded and cold, made whole sandwich feel cold. Would I have it again, maybe, would I come back for the food or the beer, no on the food, yes on the beer. Oh and service is ok, asked for salt, got two peppers. Beers look small, they come in 5, 12, 16 and 20oz. Ordered 16, pretty sure I got 12's, will see when bill arrives. read more

Decent brews. A little over indexed on the IPA's, sours and porters for my taste, but whatevs. Always a place to sit and kind enough staff. The menu changes quite a bit. I think they are still figuring it out, but still one of the best things to go in that location for a long time. My recommendations: 1. Do a smoked meat platter. You got the smoker, and people will want to order sides. 2. More german bier. 3. Beer punch cards. Every 15th beer is free for loyal customers. 4. Crispy chicken Cesar Salad. 5. Bring back the house made potato chips. read more

Awesome spot for families! Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to bring kids to a restaurant but Dwellers has relieved that worry and made a fun, laid back restaurant where you can actually sit and enjoy your meal because of their entertainment for children. Our server was attentive and kind. The food was delicious! Best fried pickles I've ever had and their pretzels with beer cheese is up there with the pretzels you get in Leavenworth. We'll definitely be back! read more

I wish this was around when my kids were younger it would have been a godsend. Everything was so well thought out. The food was great. The atmosphere and family area were 5 stars. I really appreciated the details added all around. Service was a little slow but we came in at an odd time before dinner but after lunch so I'm sure it's not the norm. I would 100% recommend this place! read more

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I absolutely love Dwellers Drinkery! It is our go to place when we are looking for a good bite and a beer. Although they have a large wine selection I have not tried any, I am a beer drinker! The food is always delicious, we have tried several of their dishes and have never been disappointed. I really enjoy the poke' nachos and the Reef wrap made into a salad. The burgers are delicious too! The service is always on point. They give you a card for your table and if you need service you flip it and they come right away to help you. Family friendly with a great upstairs play area. Plenty of indoor seating and an awesome outdoor sitting area. Parking on site is limited, however they have extra parking right across the street. read more

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Never had a bad experience here. We came here recently for their 1st anniversary. Great food and drink specials. And we are treated so great every single time we come here. It is close enough for us to walk to. Always good food to and such helpful, friendly, caring and engaging employees. read more

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This place has an impressive, extensive tap list (32 taps) filled with awesome brews in a wide assortment. There is definitely something for everyone! My husband loved his hot chicken sandwich. I tried a pickle from that and it was a great sauce but not for me, because it was smoky. My vegan patty substituted in for the Stamos Greek sandwich was amazing with lots of different flavor profiles: sweet and spicy peppers, rich and creamy feta cheese, and tangy arugula. I got a side of tzatziki to dip some bites in and that was delicious. Actually every dressing and sauce we had were great! The service is very casual (can order at the bar or from wandering servers who check in when appropriate). Great vibes. Will definitely be back! read more

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This place is such a cute place from outside! Got the Mimosa flight and the Tex-Mex brisket enchilada. Ok the POG mimosa is the best so ordered an extra mimosa of that! Our servers were very attentive and we got to watch the soccer game from our table. I honestly really like the atmosphere of this place and would love to go back. I got the enchiladas. They don't taste too Tex-Mex but they are good! That brisket is yummy and hits the spot! Very pleased with my whole experience all in all! read more

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This is a cute place! Family friendly, great drink options. We tried one item on the menu. The pork Bahn mi style sandwich. It was ok. I'd say for $20 it should have a little more meat. Other than that it tasted great! read more

In short Stands out as being 100% family-friendly with a great kitchen, great wine and beer, and soon to have a brewhouse. Great hangout with plenty of huge flatscreens showing the game. In long We heard great things about this place even before it opened; the grapevine just had awesome news about this space finally turning into something that would stick. We pulled up today and immediately noticed the outdoor play area for the kids. It's cordoned off by oak wine barrels, so they're kinda blending their concepts artfully before you even walk in. We're not *that* local, but we definitely buy the idea that there are few, if any, great kid-friendly places around here. Inside, it might be pretty packed already. There are big heavy wooden tables, with more upstairs. You can push them together for groups. You get laminated menus, and they do have table service, or you can order at the counter. They very carefully manage all their beers, wines, ciders, canned cocktails, and so on. Rumor has it they lured a brewer away from Urban Family and will be churning out their own stuff soon. We checked out 2 things from the regular menu and 3 from the HH menu. It wasn't too packed at first, but by 4:00 the regulars, families, and HH crowd were really filling it up. Wines We tried the pinot grigio, red blend, chardonnay, and rosé from the by-the-glass menu. They're all good enough to order most any place, and finding them by the glass shows they're putting real thought into all the details here. Miso pickles Absolutely ridiculously good. Nice seasoning, tart miso flavor, crunchy fresh cauliflower, carrot, and cukes. Would not only order again but attempt to reverse-engineer these and have them at home. Great HH value. Fried pickles Great with or without the cheese that's softened on some (but not all) of the piles. Awesome dipping crema with a bit of kick from hot peppery seasoning. Drummies No longer offered with green buffalo sauce, which sounds like a sad farewell, based on the description of it (jalapeño & vinegary hot sauce, I think). But the gochujang was buttery and peppery. They pressure-fry the wings so they are crazy tender and moist. Humongous drums, too. Awesome HH value--true, you get only 2, but there's plenty of veg in the bowl. Smashburger Another fantastic HH menu item. Nice fresh crunchy toppings, hearty roll, and beautifully seasoned and cooked patty. Not too crunchy, which I appreciate. Easy to imagine someone ordering more than one and getting way too full. Smokey Dipper Regular menu. Awesome grilled steak flavor to the meat, got some salty broccoli mixed in for crunch and variety. The broc would be a good appetizer on its own! Hearty, savory jus, and the onion rings are out of this world. Even I couldn't finish them all, despite how great they tasted. Super generous portion. The staff here are all free spirits and great conversationalists, which is super nice to see. Nothing about this place feels like a chain in any way, although they clearly put real money into the buildout. Such a welcome addition to Lake. read more

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Been here many times now. Great local spot. Happy Hour is excellent -good food great value. Some highlights that are favorites Poke Nachos, Brisket Enchiladas both very well balanced dishes that keep you going back because each bite has a new exciting flavor and or texture. Fried chicken is also a solid choice. But haven't had anything I disliked. Staff and owners always friendly and the overall building is really nice with lots of different seating options to suit all moods. Thoughtful Family friendly location, while this does not draw me here I find it a great thing and wouldn't consider it a deterrent. Keep doing great things your restaurant is a favorite. read more

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My fiancé and I came up to Lake Stevens to check out Luckie Farms and we wanted to get something to eat. We stopped in here because I wanted a mimosa with my food. For food, I got the drummies with BBQ sauce on the side, my fiancé got the hot chicken and waffles, and then we shared a side of fries. Hands down some of the best food and sauces I've ever had. The breading on the chicken was delicious and also juicy on the inside. The flavor on the fries were amazing, just wish they were a little more crispy. Now let's talk about the sauces. The buffalo sauce my fiancé got was great; had some kick to it but not enough to make it uncomfortable. Ranch was one of the best I've ever had. Also I'm not a BBQ sauce girl, but it was immaculate. Our server was amazing and very attentive and knowledgeable about the product. The vibe of the place was great too. Granted, we came at opening but I could see this being a great place to hang out and have a drink. 5/5 stars, would easily recommend this place to anyone! read more

Very disappointed in the slooooooow service . There was no reason for it . It was not busy outside seating. The salads are served in tin bowls like the army uses. So your fork scrapes . But moreover the food we got was gross. I ate half my sandwich and left the rest . My kid said her chicken Caesar wrap was tasteless which is not good . They have a Very complicated expensive menu and it's weird and unnecessary. We just wanted a sandwich and fries ! read more

We had a really good time here! The kids loved the family friendly environment upstairs. They also loved the games outside! Super kid friendly which was a huge plus. The hatch chili appetizer was amazing. Hands down best appetizer I've had. The burger was okay. Felt a little dry for my liking, but not bad overall. The server was really nice but then she just kind of disappeared. I was confused because she took our card to hold on file but didn't know if we needed to check out with her after? She kind of just left us there once our food was brought. They have a lot of self serve items up top but just confused us on the first time. Overall will come back but will probably do more of an appetizer try out instead. read more

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Love this welcoming restaurant with family. Kiddo loves to play in the play area. Food is tasty! They are busy so bring your patience, sit back with a nice cold brew and watch some sports or better yet enjoy the outdoor activities in the sunshine Cheers! read more

Sit wherever you want she said. So we sat upstairs. Wide open with kids play area. Shelves stocked with books and board games. I had the Hot Chicken Sandwich w/onion rings + tartar sauce and my husband had the DD Tacos. Both dishes were very good! Overall, it was great experience. Nothing but positive vibes here. read more

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Enjoyed our time at dwellers drinkery! Beer was good food was ok and my kids loved the kids area. We will be back ! Parking isn't great but I always just park across the street which makes it easy Thanks ! Nice atmosphere and ambiance! read more

We got recommended here. Not sure what to expect. We had the Greek Fries, but they were bodacious. We also had the lamb burger x2 and wrap if some kind (don't know, it was my daughter's). The waitress was patient with us and kept bringing drink samples until I found one I liked. The food came quick and the orders were correct! The weather wS perfect for sitting outside in early August, can't do that down south without melting. Would I come here again? Yes, without a doubt. If you're tired of over priced food and overpriced service, this is the place to be. read more

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Always good food if not as spicy as I'd like, but it is Washington... Staff is friendly and brews are varied read more

Very pleasantly surprised with this place! It is SUPER kid/family friendly with many small details to show that - from the kid play area (filled with good quality and branded toys), video game area, to the bathroom with step stool to wash hands, toddler potty seat, and safety table corner pieces, the owners seriously thought of it all! The servers were super friendly and attentive and provided great hospitality. Food came out lightning fast for a very busy Saturday night. Bonus points that the food was tasty and very reasonably priced (my total for a burger & fries with extra side onion rings and a can of coke was $27 before tip). I look forward to visiting again and hopefully experiencing another great time! Thank you for coming to Lake Stevens! Please stay :) read more

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A word of caution if you are going for kids area. The seating is limited and they do have large parties reserve upstairs, We went and there were no tables available due to an upcoming reservation. We have returned several times. Food is ok, tap list is great. Play area is amazing if you can get a spot. Service is mediocre depending on the day. read more

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Food was really good, no wait for seating, and great ambiance for dates or hanging with buds. Lots of space for kiddos to play. Can be loud at times but not overly. Very patient servers. Ran out of space to talk about my meal in the pic lol, so... tots were crispy and the porter was almost a meal on its own. We will be back, like the fact that the owners are a group of friends. read more

Dwellers Drinkery - Got the standard burger and it was good, so much bacon for an additional $2. - Sports Bars Near Me - Lake Stevens, Washington

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I've passed by this establishment and always wondered about it. At first entrance it was amazing the vibes were right! We quickly were able to find a table and were greeted by such a wonderful waitress. She was truly a gem. She bantered with us and gave us speedy top notch service. However, this part does not reflect her or anyone foh; I ordered the fish and chip bucket and was presented with what I can only describe as the box of turkish delights bequeathed to Edmund in the chronicles of Narnia. That night I ended up praising my toilet all night. I thought maybe someone spiked my 6 beers but then remembered I only had the 2. I haven't been sicker than a got dang dog like that in a real long time. I don't think there's anyway to describe the scene in my bathroom other than 1970s Vietnam war crimes. Once again Service was great. Waitstaff was so fun. I just didn't enjoy the side of food poisoning that was given to me. The best part is because of the waitstaff I Will probably go again! (after I forget what it tasted like coming back up of course) read more

New place. Very nice interior. Nice owner and nice staff. They have a special section for kids to play which is an amazing idea. The food was great. Alex the owner was very nice and very welcoming. I look forward to going back again. read more

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Wow, I am incredibly impressed by this new Lake Stevens restaurant! Everything was so great and service, while unexpectedly slow was fine considering they're new and working things out. 5 stars all day. I ordered takeout from their website. The system for ordering was totally usable -- no complaints. It gave an estimate of about 25 mins to pick up, so I arrived around that time. Parking was ample - they have a small-ish lot (~20 spots), but there is overflow into the street, which is fine... and even more overflow in a dirt lot across the street (not sure if that's allowed, but some people were parking there). When I arrived around 7:00PM on a Saturday, there were 2-3 spots available in their lot, but at peak time, you'll have to think about that. I walked in, and there's no normal host sitting at the front to greet you and figure out things, so my first impression was that of terror and confusion. They had some info on the wall about "how they work" - that you just grab a menu, sit down, and I guess order at the bar, and a server will bring your food to you (using numerical flags, I think). Makes sense... but does that mean I should go to the bar? I stood in my frozen terror position for like 20 seconds (20 mins in terror-time), and a nice server came up and asked if I'd been there before. I blurted out that I was picking up a to-go order, and she was super friendly and helpful - went to check on it. It wasn't ready, yet, so I sat in an empty bench near the front door. While sitting, I got to take in the vibes of everything going on. They had some huge TVs playing Mariner's baseball and a WNBA summer all-star game. The interior was super clean, like a modernist, clean, beer hall. They have this huge fireplace thing with reclaimed-looking wood veneer and gigantic, chonky, long, wooden tables. So, it kind of felt like you were a tiny kid in an oversized place. It's really nicely decorated, though -- extremely well done. They had games for people to play, and someone was actually playing cribbage at one of the tables. Their website said they were super family-friendly... and that vibe wasn't just lip service and is attracting a certain niche(ish) clientele - there were kids eating, babies hanging out in strollers, kids outside playing corn hole... lots of kids. It was kind of loud from people talking (like... above-average since it was all one big open room), but I don't think the kids were particularly disruptive, so I think people without kids would feel awkward being here, too... or I'm just desensitized, who knows? I had a lot of time to look around and soak in the vibes because it took about 20 mins to get my to-go order. I don't really mind that... like, if it said "be here in 40 mins and we got you", I would have been fine waiting 40 mins, but it's just the awkward sitting in the lobby-ish area, watching people going all over and not being certain when it'll be done or if they forgot about you and it's just sitting there ready to go. I couldn't see the bar from where I was sitting. But the helpful server did update me once during that time to let me know they were just waiting on one more thing, so it wasn't "horrible". I just chalk this up to being new and busy... working out the kinks. No worries, here. So yeah, got my food and headed home. They packed the food in eco-friendly stuff, which is great -- I do think these eco-friendly containers aren't as good at keeping fried stuff crispy, but it's fine (you know picking up take-out and driving for 15-20 mins... it's not going to be perfect, so it's just the trade-off of the environment vs. food freshness, lol -- and the environment is worth it). We got a wide variety of stuff, between everyone in the family - grilled cheese, "drummies" (fried chicken drumsticks), hot chicken sandwich, hatch chili queso, tots, fries, onion rings... so, I had a chance to try a lot of the menu, and just about everything was perfection. For me, they ESPECIALLY NAILED the fried chicken. It traveled well, was crispy, juicy, hot, and well-seasoned -- and it wasn't over-the-top or weird... just classic fried chicken with a thin coating. Their buffalo sauce was on the hotter side, so my wife wasn't a fan, but it was incredible-tasting (HOT = GOOD FOR ME). We got it on the side, so it didn't ruin anyone's time. The hatch queso was great -- had onions and stuff mixed in, which made the kids weary, but they really enjoyed it once they got over that. The queso comes with fritos and home-made tortilla strips -- both were fun and tasty. Onion rings were great - still crispy and hot... well salted, etc. Just great. The hot chicken sandwich was my order, and it was SO GOOD. Again, they just nailed making a juicy, perfectly fried chicken... the sauce was on the hotter side (which, again... amazing for me) and it had chunky cole slaw inside to balance it out. YUMMM. The average-est part of the meal was the fries - they were just fine. Stop reading and go eat! read more

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We finally had a chance to try this out when it wasn't so packed. Came in around 4:30 on a Thursday and thought that was a safe bet. After about 30 mins one of the servers checked in with us and realized our order had been lost. Luckily our kid was having a good time playing upstairs but we were super hungry. Our food came out shortly after and was pretty good. The kids burrito was huge and we took half home. We also tried the craftsmen which was delicious and the Fontaine which was okay but wouldn't get that one again. The loaded tots that they gave us on the house were tasty too. Although it took a while for our food, everyone we came in contact with was friendly and provided excellent service. The place was very clean and had lots of drink and food options. I hope this one sticks around as this location hasn't been gracious to other restaurants. read more

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The restaurant menu selection, atmosphere, and especially the kids area was great. Amazing place to bring your family. If we lived locally I have no doubt we'd be here frequently. However my husband and I ordered wraps. The wraps were gigantic. We asked how much meat was in them at the time of ordering, the waitress didn't know. Let me tell you it was laughable. They were LOADED with lettuce and a few sprinkles - I'm not even exaggerating- a few sprinkles of meat in them. For 22$!? Charge 10 for that. For 22 I'd expect a full serving of meat. My husband sent his wrap back. It was a major disappointment. We would never order this again. Maybe try something else next time, if there is a next time. read more

You can tell a current parent of young kids designed the bathroom. This is the most "family friendly" establishment I've ever been to! Kudos to this place for making "potty" breaks so much earlier for parents with young kids! Beers are great, food is good, service is decent - but come here if you want a place for your kids to be entertained and also somewhere that feels like home with toys on the floor and other tired ass parents that just need a beer or four. I love it here and you will too! read more

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Dwellers is located in a cozy area and has two levels! I enjoyed their chicken sandwich and fries! Their employees were helpful when looking at their menu and they have a great variety of options for food. It is also family friendly so you can get a bit to eat with your family! I hope to go back and try other items from their menu! Side note, their ranch and fry sauce was fireeee read more

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Oh boy. Where do I start. First off I know this is a new restaurant so there's going to be hiccups. Also this was on a very busy Friday night. The staff was not bad but service was slow. Just ordering off a QR code. The whole place had a great vibe, but so did meatheads, which use to be at this location. We went upstairs and sat at the bar area waiting for a table. In the mean time we ordered a couple drinks and a 12 Drummer(hot chicken and bbq), as well as the hatch Queso. 40 minutes later 8 drumsticks showed up so we started off shorted 4. We told one of the servers and they were working on correcting the order. We started to dig in. Not cooked all the way, somewhat highly and raw. Another 10 minutes went by and we received the hatch queso(50 minutes after ordering). It was cold and served with a very small mixture of chips(frito and pita chips?). We were hungry and while we waited for the drumsticks my wife had ordered a grilled cheese a chicken tenders. Those both took about an hour to receive. We got the grilled cheeses first. The bread was slightly toasted and the cheese was still COLD. After that I had had enough. We did end up getting the chicken tenders and my wife said they were good....but by that time I didn't even want to give it a chance. The manager did come out at one point and apologize and stated he would correct it and refund us(this was before we received the grilled cheese. Upon getting the check we had to have the server check that there was a refund. He had to change a few things. They did have a great selection of drinks. Also our friends that attended also were served raw drumsticks and other food. For a dozen of them, $30 is not worth it. Even if they are cooked correctly. Overall the only thing that saved them from a 1 star rating is their selection in brews and the set up of the place. I hope that future visitors have a much more positive experience, but I will not be back. read more

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4 seasons of coming here and I can say that the food, drinks, friendliness, service, cleanliness and such a fun space for adults and kiddos alike will appreciate the games indoors and out. Highly recommended! Dogs can come and enjoy with their owners on the outdoor space as well! read more

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A nice place to take a family/group with small children. Play area is easy to keep an eye on your kids while socializing and catching a game on the many large screen TVs. Casual, laid back but clean overall. Food is good and reasonably priced bar fare. Service is excellent, friendly and prompt. read more

Right off the bat as the newest kid on the block of lake stevens, coming in where many others have not lasted I am hopeful. Drummies are large and sauces are good. (Get the gochujang) Menu is off to a good start from what I can tell, more experimenting to come. Tap list is diverse and pretty local based. Nintendo switch on the big screen...? I like seeing more of that read more

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Great establishment here in Lake Stevens. Good quality food and great service. Such an amazing addition to our area.

A great addition to Lake Stevens! Thank you for the vegan options! The service and food are always wonderful!

Went here for a drink & dinner and felt extremely rushed through the entire evening by the waitress. When we were done with food instead of allowing us to continue to watch the game or participate in bingo the waitress put our check down. It was clear that waitress did not want people to spending much time in the establishment or have more than one beverage. Which felt odd since it was bingo & is a tap house which usually wants people to stay & try more beer. read more

Food was ok, service was bad. The waitress we had was on her 2nd night so deserves some grace - she was actually really nice. However, it took over 20 min for her to take our order, then our food was entered incorrectly (missed an entree & entered 2 of the same appetizer), and the timing for delivery to the table was oddly too fast on the missing entree which made me question the freshness of the cooking. Another waitress checked on us a few times after this but it started to feel like we were in the middle of their restaurant drama rather than paying customers looking for a nice experience. The atmosphere is very much like a loud bar and the music was really bad (like they put on the N'sync channel on Pandora). They definitely have kinks to work out. The menu is enticing but the execution didn't do it for me. The prices are ~20% too high compared to other restaurants in the area that I rate much higher. They charge $4 for ketchup! Food: Smash burger 7/10 Caesar wrap 7/10 Chicken sandwich 5/10 Fried pickles 6/10 read more

Service was good!! Very nice & attentive. Outside seating was nice. Got 2 lunch orders & a cider. Cider was uneventful. Tasted like non-descript unflavored cider. One sandwich was 60% bread (good bread, but A LOT!) 30% cabbage, only small amounts of meat. We should have taken photo! Nothing like website portrayal:( Meat not hardly visible & tater tots were deep fried Christmas Vacation turkey style. Burger was delicious, cooked nicely but quite small. Maybe try again??? 2.5 stars read more

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Great atmosphere! The people that work there are a little lost. Forget what they are doing in the middle of your order. Don't give you silverware, and didn't follow up with us at all. Food was good. Tacos could use some help. Why use spring mix as the lettuce for tacos. Take the proper step and use shredded iceberg. They also needed shredded cheese and more chopped tomato. These could be a major hit if you gave them some love. They also needed a side to match this theme (Mexican rice, guacamole and chips, beans, or queso). Something!! read more