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    Elm Creek Brewing

    4.5 (30 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Travis H.

    Wow, I could spend a whole day here!! Loved the beer selection and the food smelled amazing. The food was a little on the spendy side but would be nice to hang out on a beautiful day with great food and beer. They have plenty of seating outside. Too bad it's not closer or I might be broke... lol Bartenders offered samples and seemed very knowledgeable.

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    Beatrice M.

    A great tap room close to Maple Grove. Nice selection of beers for people like my husband and I who are only starting out with brewery visits. Nice outdoor seatings with relaxing atmosphere. Friendly service at the bar.

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    Tiffany J.

    We came to listen to some live music. What a beautiful night and fun atmosphere. Young and old all enjoying music The food is simple. Great variety of drinks also had THC drink which I prefer.!

    Outdoor seating was lovely.
    Lisa S.

    Our Pub Pass brought us to Elm Creek. We loved the outdoor seating options. I was on a golf theme and decided to try Legalize Mulligans. It was a nice, smooth, hoppy beer. Perfect for a summer evening. We had been at the Chalkfest and brought our huge bag of kettle corn to enjoy as a snack with our beer. Parking easy. Staff friendly. Great stop.

    Jackie B.

    Awesome patio and super friendly bartenders! Stopped by for a drink after work on a Friday and really enjoyed the outdoor space and overall brewery vibe. Love the big open garage doors. Plenty of seating inside and out and great beer options. Looked like they had board games and bean bags also! Definitely returning to try more!

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    Greg W.

    Nice, open brewery and taproom in the northern Mpls exburbs. It's a huge space with lots of tables, games to play, and a few TVs for sports. They've got a large patio that's dog friendly in nicer weather. The space gives off real "Applebees" family-friendly vibes. Not that it's a bad thing. No food but they have some snacks. The bartenders and employees were all great and it was great seeing more locals than bar-hopping youngins for a change. Gave a very laid-back atmosphere. They brought our pup a bowl of water, treat, and wiped down a table outside for us. The beer itself was really good! I expected it to be "ok" but their seasonal brews were all really well balanced and flavorful. I didn't try it but they've got a THC beverage that's for off-site only. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area biking or visiting friends.

    Rare Candy: Blueberry and Raspberry fruited sour, enjoyed on the patio
    Jade W.

    We visited on a gorgeous Sunday evening. There was hardly anyone inside and a few groups out on the patio. The taps fell into three categories: IPAs, Sours, and Hard Seltzers I tried the Rare Candy: Raspberry and Blueberry sour. It was tart, refreshing, and fruity! Definitely in my top 5 for sours! Plus, the color was pretty! The patio is really nice. It has long wooden benches and some standing tables. I noticed they also have some games available for customers. It was a neat spot to spend a slow relaxing Sunday. {21}

    Rejuvenator & Sustained Illusion: Citra & Enigma
    Kimberly F.

    We got here just before noon on a Sunday and there was a steady stream of people coming in. Smokestack Express food truck had a table set up. We ordered a rejuvenator and sustained illusion. We also got a brisket plate and the beer and food tastes really good together. There were quite a few people with babies or young children, couples and small groups. There a variety of seating. It was clean and a comfortable.

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    Mai V.

    Wanted to try the breweries nearby and found MN's first small brewery and taproom. We also noticed a food truck on site for those who gets hungry. Although we came at 7 so the food truck was all sold out. I believe they have a food truck calendar on their website, so be sure to check that out! The selection was good with some fruited sours, IPA, ambers and etc. I had the Overanalytic, an amber ale and the Droptop Lemondrop, a hazy pale IPA. The overanalytic was smooth so I quickly developed a liking to amber ales now. I usually go for IPA and this droptop was perfect. Fruited sours were also pretty good, according to my brother who had it. He had the Chambered hearts. We also took a break to play a game of bag toss outdoor. Disappointed to say, I need more practice on tossing! Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, traditional table and relaxing couch. I spotted a few board games and perhaps a Nintendo for video games - I could be wrong about which video game device it is. Memory was a little clouded.

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    Maxx M.

    Great place - 5 stars. After driving by hundreds of times, I was finally lured into Elm Creek Brewing Company by a food truck. (Actually, I ended up visiting 2 days in a row, a different food truck each day.) What a wonderful place! They have tons of interesting beer varieties, everything from hoppy IPAs to sour fruit flavored beer and everything in between. Wow - great flavors! As an added bonus, ECBC tries to schedule a different food truck every day. They aren't always able to pull this off (due to individual food truck schedules) but on most days, one is there in the evening. This will definitely get me to come back. They only offer snacks inside for food (Von Hanson's Pretzels) so inviting food trucks is a great idea. You can find a schedule of trucks on their website. The lounge areas are spacious, homey, and warm - very welcoming. They also have a patio on each side of the building. The one on the north side is a little more private. They have multiple garage doors too so they can open them up, weather permitting. Very cool. Did I mention the patio is dog friendly? I brought my big girl with me and we shared some pretzels while I drank my blueberry raspberry sour beer and chowed down on my food truck grub. The manager was nice and he brought out a big bowl of fresh water for my doggy. Awesome! Finally, the staff is friendly and super knowledgeable. A big thumbs up! -Maxx

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    Nate B.

    What a nice use of a former Ruby Tuesday spot. They make really good beers and have quickly risen up the ranks in quality of hazy IPAs around the Twin Cities. They have a style for everyone at the taproom though, which is great. Cool space, especially in the warmer weather with the garage doors open

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    Very nice clean brewery snd restaurant. Very efficient ordering and service. The beer was excellent as was the food. Good service as well.

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    3 years ago

    World class brewery. Cans, crowlers and growlers to go. They've got a food truck. Great place.

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    3 years ago

    Good beer selection. A ton of indoor and outdoor seating options. Cool shirts - wish I had got one.

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    2 years ago

    Beers are very average at best. Facility is nice, location nice. Just need better beer!

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    6 years ago

    AWESOME!!! The absolute best beers, the Force of Perception IPA was my favorite. Staff was great and friendly. Will 100% be coming back.

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    Nice people working here . Need to work on beer , they just opened, it will improve

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    OMNI Brewery & Taproom - Pizza

    OMNI Brewery & Taproom

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    We went to get pizza and have some brews because we wanted to try the pizza of the month for…read moreJanuary called Roll with it; it was an egg roll pizza. It was delicious and I wish it would still be available. We also got the Spicy burrata pizza and the spinach dip cheese bread. My dad got a beer flight and I enjoyed the raspberry lemonade seltzer and the apricot mango peach smoothie sour. We went on a weekend so we were also there when you could get coffee and breakfast til 2 so I also got a coffee to enjoy that was also delicious. It was an iced cookie butter latte with vanilla cold foam. It was quite busy inside but we got our food pretty fast and didn't have to wait very long. We did get the last table also available for 4 people and it was nice to be able to have room to sit and enjoy our pizza and drinks. They also have outdoor seating and it's heated in the winter.

    I don't get here as often as I used to....but I've moved closerish so here I am. Their hours have…read morechanged since I last came in early; they serve coffee now. The staff are always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I finally had a pizza today, the Cluckin Chicken. I didnt want to make extra work for the kitchen so i picked off the onions. With all the ranch dressing it made it ideal to break off the crust & dab it in it, nice. A few standard tables & high tops. Parking is easy around all sides of the building. I like Omni a little more than i thought i could, is that a thing? When after doing some googling i found out several years ago when i would somewhat frequently pop in @ open & always sat near the corner, where an employee also was...so id chat him up about beeriness. He was always friendly & informative & never once slid in: hey im justin... co-owner justin. We always just chatted like two beer enthusiasts. Its this thing i do... & rarely ever ask a name. Thanks Omni for consistently having friendly staff pouring delicious beers in a comfortable & welcoming tap room, cheers.

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    Alloy Brewing Company

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    My second time at Alloy Brewing and it did not disappoint. I ordered two of their beers: Gose Good…read morewith Raspberry and Laser Lips. Both were fruity with the perfect amount of tart. They know how to do beer! The day I went they ended up having Drag Bingo which was a fun addition. Prizes included things like free beer tokens and crowlers (although I unfortunately didn't win any - sad face!) They have snacks on deck and also a food truck. So vconvenient if you need something to balance it the drinks. Great place!

    I've seen them at various beer events but they never registered with me as a place to visit. Safe…read moreto say I've been missing out this whole time! We Finally made the trip and I loved everything I tried from this under the radar, outer ring brewery. Cool, relaxed atmosphere in an old auto shop with plenty of seating and a couple TV's. They've got some pinball machines if you're into that and a parking lot patio around back that's dog friendly. The bartenders that I talked to we're super friendly and helpful. They've got some local beer-centric jewelery and coupons for a local game shop. No food but frequent trucks and a few binders of local delivery options. Their nitro tan porter was one of the better beers I've had in a while. Super smooth and full bodied but not too sweet. Can't wait till they put it on CO2 so I can get a crowler/growler. Their apple pie get was also excellent, but a lot. 5-10oz is perfect but you definitely want to try it. Their märzen and festbier were nice and crisp without being too malty. Huge fan overall and will definitely be back to try anything new they put out.

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    I live close by and come here sometimes and I want a sports bar atmosphere. It was packed when I…read morecame in. Probably due to the holidays. Drink menu is always good. Typical sports bar prices ranging in the late teens early 20s for food. Happy hour is decent $5 taps, margaritas and some other drinks. Food is decent. Neither the best nor worst. However first time trying the pub burger and it was delicious so I realize burgers might be the go to here. The waitress we had wasn't friendly or customer oriented.

    Typical bar food in a typical sports bar. I had the spinach-artichoke dip, and it was nothing…read morespecial. Others at the table had the chicken wrap and lobster ravioli. The chicken wrap was good (I mean, can you mess that up?), and the lobster ravioli was lacking lobster. What stood out--and what earned this 3-star rating--was our server, Graycen, who was fantastic! Her friendly attitude, attentiveness, and professionalism truly saved the experience. Unfortunately, our first impression wasn't as great. A staff member who had been cleaning up seated us right next to other patrons, despite the restaurant being nearly empty. When we asked to move, the next table had visible crumbs and a sticky surface. When we pointed it out, her response was, "I cleaned the table. I've been here for 8 hours--I should know." Ma'am...the best response would have been no response and just wiping the table over. Good grief!! Again, basic bar food, but Graycen was a rockstar!

    MaGillycuddy's - Mezcal flight!!!! So cool!!!

    MaGillycuddy's

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    2026 Dive Bar 3 of 40…read more Just off Main Street, you will find this corner bar not far from the river. Upon entering, you will notice a small bar with an adequately stocked bar, featuring about 8 taps and a number of canned and bottled beers for your liking. There are plenty of high-top tables and booths to accommodate a decent crowd. MaGillycuddy's Bar is one of those places that instantly makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between cozy and relaxed, thanks in no small part to the awesome tin ceiling-- it kind of gives this place a vintage charm you don't see often. The crowd is just what one would expect, just regular folks enjoying a libation and watching the Wild game. And they have pulltabs!! We settled in on a high-top table and ordered beers and our lunch. The Nashville Hot Shrimp is a must-try. just the right amount of heat, and packed with flavor. The Guinness cheeseburger is an open-faced burger topped with fries, Guinness cheese sauce, and, of course, bacon. That was a bit messy, and was enjoyable, but there are some other items I will want to try before going back to that entree. Between the solid food offerings, the friendly vibe, and the cool interior, MaGillycuddy's has all the makings of a local favorite. If you're anywhere near Aonka, do yourself a favor and stop in--you won't regret it.

    My boyfriend and I were originally trying to go to a different business in the area for lunch, but…read morethey were closed and we saw this place had good ratings! I'm really glad we stopped in! There is a parking ramp and street parking in the area. Both are free. They were decorating for Halloween and it gave us such a fun vibe! We were immediately welcomed in and the service was phenomenal the entire time we were there! I would go back on service alone! The upstairs area isn't overly large but they do have tables, booths and a bar to sit at. There was a sign that said "basement closed" so I assume there was more down there. There are TV's, so this would be a cool spot to grab a beer and watch the game for sure! There is also a small outdoor seating area and is next to a fountain. The food: The deep fried pickle spears were good! The batter is light and crispy! However, because these are spears, they took a long time to cool to properly eat. It comes with jalapeño ranch, which has a slight kick but nothing crazy. I recommend getting the regular ranch too! My boyfriend got the Reuben and noted it was "solid." I got the deep fried buffalo chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries! Both were excellent! The chicken was seasoned well before battered and the sweet potato fries had a sweet/lime/seasoning that was unique and tasty! This is definitely worth checking out!

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