Novella N.

My friends and I decided to attend an event here and so glad I joined in! The space is huge, with two sections that join by a hallway. There are bars on either side. They have a vast beer selection but also a ton of liquor to choose from, if that's your fancy. We ordered a few appetizers to share, our favorite being the spinach and artichoke dip. That is a must try! I was still hungry and ordered a smash burger which was very filling, definitely could share that with someone too. Decided to wash it down with a sour beer. We had an amazing time and can't wait to go again!

Melissa A.

Went for trivia night last night for the first time at Elicit!! They have a huge selection of drinks, which is obviously important for a brewing company. We were a little surprised that there weren't any servers and you order your food and drinks at the counter. You can also order with the QR code at the table and pick it up yourself, which is what we ended up doing. The food came out pretty fast, maybe 10-15 minutes. Yes, they do ask for a tip which we didn't mind doing even though there wasn't a server. I'd be happy to pay to tip the person preparing the drinks and food. We ordered the crispy shrimp w. Yum yum sauce, sweet chili wings, and the spinach and artichoke dip with chips. The shrimp was definitely the BEST. The flavor was perfect. It was spicy as hell, but I'd 100% get it again. I'm pretty sure you can opt out of the chili spice. The wings had great flavor too. The spinach and artichoke dip wasn't a smooth consistency & while I didn't mind that, my friend did. It was very chunky, and the chips were VERY salty. I've seen other people mention the saltiness, so it seems like something they should take into account. It was also pretty cold inside, which is the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars. The beer was absolutely DELICIOUS. I had the friends with benefits lager, just the drip coffee porter, and the over cerealized peanut butter stout. All three were 10/10 without a doubt. The staff behind the counter were super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be going back to give it a second try.

Lesley R.

Good food, company and beers! What a selection, decisions... decisions. No matter what you select, you won't be disappointed. We've been several times since they have opened and can't wait to go back. From the pizza to their salads and apps, every thing is delicious. They also pay very special attention to detail when you have food allergies. The bartenders are always eager to help you find the right beer for you. The space is a good size for the music events and enjoying spending time with friends.

Amy P.

First time here. This place is weird. No hostess and you have to find a table yourself. Ok. We did. The problem is that you have to order by scanning barcode and then picking food up yourself in a far corner in the back. Before you can place your order, they want you to tip!!! Who are you tipping if there is no waitstaff?? If you don't tip, what happens to your food? As far as drinks, You have to go to the room on the other side to order mixed drinks and bring those back to your table And if you want draft beer, that's on the other side of the bar. So basically you're the waiter for your table the entire night so why are you tipping? You are running around all night. It's so beyond annoying. Someone has to constantly sit at the table while the other people have to deliver food and drinks from various parts of these oversized rooms. It's hard to get a table so people are looking to grab anything that looks like it's not being used. So someone is held hostage sitting at the table to make sure it isn't stolen as you go to retrieve your food. There has to be a better system! We came to see a band, the band started at nine and at 10 o'clock. A Dj started blaring music from the other side. There's no door to separate the band and the Dj just a curtain! It was ridiculous . We felt so bad for the band because they were excellent and they could barely hear themselves singing and playing their instruments. Food was decent , but definitely not worth the hassle. If there is a next time, I will have dinner elsewhere and possibly come to hear a band if they can figure out how to keep the Dj separate

Bill T.

The hottest new place on Danbury's booming west side has to be Elicit Brewing. I missed the opening weekend because I was out of town but we made sure to check it out with our neighbors and we're excited to have this wonderful new option in town. Before I get too detailed, just know that this is a huge space with an exceptional beer menu and tasty food. It's self service, but that's okay and the afternoon I was there, I saw singles, couples, families with kids and even some dogs (outside). It's clean, spacious and has a friendly staff so you should check it out. Now for a deeper dive. The place is gigantic with a big beer bar when you first walk in. You can order drinks (in addition to beer they have cocktails and canned drinks like High Noon as well as non-alcoholic options) and they'll open a tab for you which allows you to go to any other bar in the place and order on the same tab. Also, you just tap and then keep your card so you don't have to worry about forgetting it, which I love. There are a ton of tables of various shapes and sizes in the front section. I did a flight of four Elicit beers and liked them all. They also have a large selection of beers from other breweries. If you head to the back, you can order food from a decent menu. You'll place the order and get a buzzer and then pick it up when it's ready. We had some crispy shrimp and french fries. Both were delicious and reasonably priced. If you go outside towards Backus Ave, there's a huge patio with cornhole and a firepit. There was also a bar with huge open serving windows for the outdoor patrons to use. Behind the main bar, around the corner there is a lounge-type area. Here you'll see a well stocked full bar, along with an extensive set of taps. This area has more of an adult feel than the front part, with dimmer lighting (maybe because the other side has a wall of windows it just feels brighter) and more comfortable padded sofas and chairs. There are some pinball machines and a shuffleboard table in front as well, but I think if they had some more games it would be great, because there's plenty of space. Also, if there were a pen or special area for kids that had some activities for them I think that would be nice as well. The other suggestion I have is I'd love to have something by the exit to remind you to close your tab. It was easy enough to go to the bar and close it, but if you're forgetful like me, a reminder is nice. Everyone I met who worked there was super nice and informative and helped explain how things work. One part of the lounge was set up for some type of event and before I saw it, I was thinking this would be great to host a birthday party, shower or work event. My first impression of Elicit was outstanding and I can't wait to go back. There were a lot of workers and it was crowded when I was there so it's terrific a new place is helping the local economy. I can't wait to go back.

Joanne S.

I worked a New Years Eve event sampling High Noons at this location and I enjoyed the people and the manager Katie was very nice and worked with me. We also had the Photo Booth Ring set up for photos all evening for the guest to enjoy. There is 2 different rooms with bars and had plenty of bartenders on and workers. The food is very good and sell a lot of meals here. The wings are especially good and tasty.

I wanted to love it - I truly do. But it was jutoo unorganized and too chaotic. The beer selection was great - enjoyed the Elicit original brews especially the Total Juicebag and Friends with Benefits. However, the food was hit or miss. The blue burger and sweetpotato fries were yummy and well done. The dumplings were firm. The Caesar salad wrap was weird - overly fried chicken mixed with lots of fillings (not really Caesar flavor) in a thick pizza dough that was not wrapped tightly enough so it was messy. Service was weird - whatever service there was. At the entrance you basically saw signs that its self service. QR code menus were slow and clunky. Overall, not the best system.

Ashley F.

Great place to watch the game or get some locally made beer. Huge selection. Open space. Lots of parking. Live music at night. Food is typical bar food, however their personal pizzas are delicious!

Heather R.

2nd time back - this place is great! Personal (if you're HUNGRY) / sharable sized pizza for $13.50, cannot beat the quality for the price. The empanadas, ordered by my friend, were very tasty the second time around as she got them last time! The egg rolls, ordered by my other friend, were not as tasty as anticipated he claimed. The drinks were awesome - lots of beer, wine, and cocktail choices for everyone. We left prior to the live music started, but it was packed and there for sure was going to be a party! Highly recommend this spot for a good time, great eats, and lively atmosphere.

Samantha V.

My husband, brother, & I came to Elicit for our first time on Monday night for Jukebox Bingo. This was a unique experience when You walk in there are instructions to seat yourself which I actually liked. There are two important areas after You sit down - the bar area, and back further the food area. I dont drink so Im not quite sure how the bar area worked. But I did see Elicit had a vast amount of beers on tap. I got more familiar with the food area. You have the option to open a tab. I did not opt for a tab but it's a nice option to have available. After you place a food order your given a buzzer. Once your buzzer goes off your food is ready to be picked up. Along with napkins there is a multitude of mayo's, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce etc to put in a little cup for your food. At the condiment table self serve ice water pitchers are available. I ordered garlic parm wings, pork potstickers, and my brother went with cheese fries and chicken quesadillas. The wings were a good size but lacking garlic parm sauce. So next time I know to ask for extra on the side. Along with my wings I asked for bleu cheese but Im not sure what they gave me. I think I got the wrong sauce. The potstickers were delicious! Lots of pork inside and crispy on the outside. The cheese fries were so good with the cheese well spread over the fries. My brother mostly ate the quesadillas which were ample in size. Whatever sauce that was on the top he scraped off. Jukebox bingo was alot of fun. Paper bingo cards with the songs. And lots of colorful markers to mark off your spaces. Instructions were given before we started playing and the vibe of the game was nice and relaxed. I did not get to experience the outside patio. I did see the outside patio and it was spacious. The other thing mentioned in other reviews was the noise level. I assume that is more of an issue on Friday & Saturday night and when they have music. Im looking forward to enjoying many more Jukebox bingo or maybe even trivia nightZ

Jessica O.

So happy this finally opened! Danbury needed something like this. I came for happy hour and was super happy with the "happy hour" choices. All the staff I interacted with were friendly and upbeat. A special shout out to the bartender, Amanda. The place is large with different seating options. You do not have a waiter, you order everything at the bar or food counter. The Philly cheesesteak rolls and sweet chili chicken bites were my favorite. The pretzels were good but a little boring, the mustard dip was great! I didn't love the chicken quesadillas, I think that cilantro crema sauce would better on the side in a cup. It made it messy to eat and could have used a side of sour cream. Can't wait to try more items!

Jane D.

Only two visits so far. Food won the point deduction. Beer is cold - check. Margaritas had a nice balance - check. Bartenders are warm/welcoming - check. Big screens for sports. Lots of space. Food is aggressively under average. Let's work on this because you've got so Much going for you!!!!