Cute place and liked that the menu highlighted where they locally sourced ingredients. I had a Farmhand burger and my husband had the Ruben. Both were excellent. The cheese curds were wonderful . Service in bar area was a bit slow or I would have given them 5 stars. It was just the bartender covering a large busy area, so not totally his fault. Fun ambiance. We will be back! read more

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised with our dining experience at Engrained. When you walk into a nearly empty restaurant that worrisome feeling starts to creep up on you. I think we simply hit a lull in service which played out to our benefit; our waitress who was also the bartender was great! She was super helpful, friendly and handled everything accordingly! My wife loved her meal and my double burger (with gluten free bun) was outstanding. Most gluten free buns are average at best but Engrained has a top shelf bun and my burger was cooked to my version of perfection! We aren't beer drinkers but I am sure their line of taps would double down the experience for beer connoisseurs. All in all a cool place in a bit of a tucked away part of Springfield; unless you are staying at the hotel or heading over to Scheel's (as of right now) there is no real reason to be in this neck of the woods. read more

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Service 5 stars, food 3 stars, value 1 star. Maybe the beer would have been good enough to add a star? Great location, lots of space, and incredible service. Food was average, but high price for small quantity Had burger and kids had pizza. Very plain and kids did not want to finish. read more

We waited over 1 hour for our food. Restaurant was not busy. Waiter never arrived and we were left with empty drinks for over 30 minutes. Completely ridiculous. Couple behind us waited over 1 1/2 hours for their food; turns out order was never turned in! Along with their order was wrong. Do not waste your time until they fix their customer service. read more

Burger of the week and the meatloaf were a huge hit. Brussels sprouts were just OK. Lacking flavor and needed a few more minutes to get a nice char on them. Our server Colin was attentive and answered all our questions. The facility is brightly lit with natural light and has outdoor seating. The noise level was appropriate for the size of the place and time of evening. Beer selections are plentiful and should appeal to everyone. read more

We came here last year for dinner and enjoyed the experience so much that we came back again this year while in town again. Once again, the food was really good. An excellent choice of beers and service was excellent. Skyler was our server and did a great job. If we return again next year, this will probably be one of our stops. read more

Food ok. Music very very loud. Beer selection very standard. Nothing interesting for a brewery. Would not recommend.

Cool place. We shared a flight and then each had a glass of our favorite beer. Next time we're in town we'll make time to eat there as well.

Engrained Brewing is one of my favorite places to eat in Springfield. I love how they incorporate so many local items in both the food and the beer. The menu changes seasonally so there is always something new to try. The service was outstanding. I didn't try any of the beers during this most recent visit, but in previous visits they have all been really good! Definitely worth a stop if you are looking for good food and/or beer in Springfield! read more

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Bly was a fantastic server! He took care of my family's needs and was really attentive about refills and our overall happiness with the meal. They have SUCH good horseshoes. Their cheese is made in-house and it's the bomb.com. The place wasn't too packed so we had a nice family setting. read more

Food wasn't that great for the price. My potatoes were still a little raw and there wasn't a lot of flavor. Service was fine but I don't think I'd come back or recommend this place. read more

Three of us-arrived at different times. Still served our drinks quickly. Food was delicious- fried fish, salmon flatbread and harvest salad- all fresh and tasty. The waitress Skyler was so efficient, kind and flexible. We loved our time at Engrained! Thank you. read more

Second time coming here. This time was as good as last time. The onion rings were awesome and the filet was good a pretty good cut of meat. Pretzel sticks are amazing. Fish was decent and the beer was good. Our server was great! The place is very nice and a place you want to sit down and eat at. read more

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Very good brewpub and restaurant. Stayed in the hotel next door for a business trip and ate here two nights. The pulled pork is good, cheese curds are amazing, and pepperoni flatbread is solid. For the beers I tried the Red Ale, Oatmeal Stout, and Brazilian Bombshell--all were very solid. All reasonable pricing and if they bottle the beer you like you can get a 6pack to go for about $13. Service was good and the atmosphere is pretty standard for similar restaurants. There's a little patio outside. read more

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Will not return. The meal starters old pretzel sticks. They were hard and not very good. I had the Ruben, and there was not much flavor to the meat or sandwich. Beers are plentiful and have many locals on tap. Really the only reason to go there would be for that. Service was good. read more

Wow. This place was truly amazing in every sense. We all tried their beers and all were really good. I also tried their guest cider and it was also tasty. We thought that was good the way it was but then the food came out and it got even better. We each got a horseshoes/ponyshoe and every part of it would've tasted delicious on its own. The fries were a great size, flavored well, and just crunchy and enough. The cheese sauce was white with plenty of flavor! The burger and Texas toast were also both good. Would recommend adding the bacon as well! read more

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We stopped primarily to sample a beer or two, but we ended up ordering food too... The blueberry brie pork burger was very good. The pretzel sticks were good... soft and not overly salty. (The cheese sauce was a little bland, but that's a small criticism). And we were compelled to share a bread pudding for dessert. Can't go wrong with that. Definitely worth the stop. read more

I really like Engrained. They source much of their vegetables from their own farm and work with area farm-markets as their providers for protein. That appeals to me. They are also on the local Springfield "Bourbon Trail" and have diverse choices in whiskey styles. Of course, as their name implies, they also brew beer. I'm tired of the ongoing trend of IPA's and fruit-beer so their Red Ale is my go-to-choice unless they've brewed their Kölsch (a great Summer beer). Their menu changes time to time. Their flatbreads are enjoyable as are their sandwiches. Their default style for their french fries is to fry them until they brown, so if you prefer the lighter style you have to request them that way. In these cold Winter days I wish they would resurrect their Jambalaya! read more

We stopped here after a long road trip and were so pleased we did! From the craft beer to the dessert, everything was delicious. Engrained is a farm to table restaurant and we could taste the freshness. We recommend the salmon and classic burger--both were simple and tasty. The onion rings starter was also delicious. And what could go wrong with peanut butter cheesecake?? The service is worth commenting on. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive. Everyone had a smile for you. read more

Good food, good service. Always good beer/cider. Convenient to Scheels and Interstate 72.

We had a pleasant and enjoyable dinner at Engrained. All of the burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and salads were well prepared and tasty, and the beer drinkers enjoyed their brews. Our server, Mercedes, was skillful and unusually thoughtful. Of course, we'll be back! read more

Pleasant brewpub experience. Standard brewpub food, executed above average. Friendly service (that was a bit slow). Good beer. Kid friendly. A joint worth checking out. read more

A terrific dinner with fabulous food and a server that was exceptional. Hubby said his St. Louis style ribs were wonderful. I asked our server to just "bring me something of her choosing" and she delivered a harvest salad with gilled chicken that was absolutely perfect - filled with blue cheese crumbles, craisins, apple, pecans, and grilled chicken that was hot, most and very flavorful. 100% ! Oh yes - and the beers were wonderful; great selection along with a long list of bourbons and whiskeys. read more

7 of the 8 beers I sampled were great! This will be my Springfield drinking destination from now on read more

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We hit Engrained for an early Father's Day with the family and had great service. The staff was very accommodating and kind with our son, who has autism and is non-verbal. The cheese curds were amazing, my wife's Ruben was delicious, and I loved the Shandberry! I hate to be negative, but my fried Nashville hot chicken sandwich was very little dry. It definitely could have been dressed out better. Maybe that's on me for not knowing how to order it. Also . . . Uhhh . . . There was a long hair in my fries...and then it was in my mouth. These things happen, and I'm not squeamish, but I know others are. Still, we've already got our meals picked out for our next visit and are looking forward to it. read more

Great food. Great service. Love the overall feel of the ambiance. Absolutely recommend.

Love the cheese curds! Always good food and service. This restaurant prides itself on using local food sources which I appreciate.

Staying next door. Convenient. Food was ok but expensive. Service was minimalist. Would I go back? Nope read more

We definitely wanted to try a horseshoe driving through Springfield, and we weren't disappointed. It's a unique experience and this seemed like a high quality version. The Nashville sandwich was great, made us wish it was a little bigger, and a touch spicier. Also we liked the service, our waiter was friendly and helpful. read more

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Service and food are great! Wonderful lunch or dinner. Great place for a group meeting for lunch or dinner

We stayed in Springfield overnight and went here for dinner based on the reviews. It was a good microbrewery and pub. A little on the loud side but that's to be expected in a pub atmosphere. I had a ponyshoe burger sandwich which I had never heard of before! It was pretty good but a little heavy on the cheese sauce for my taste. My husband got the margherita flatbread which he said was pretty good. My tween son got the classic burger and my youngest son got the kids cheeseburger slider. As far as beers, my husband got the Heifeweisen and liked it. I got the lemon shandy which wasn't quite lemony enough for me and then they ran out so I switched to the peach seltzer which was nice. Overall I would recommend especially if you're visiting the area and have never tried a ponyshoe/horseshoe! read more

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this is such a nice place, small but comfy, good service, great bourbon and beer- I will definitely go back soon!

Pretty nice spot! Nice vibe. They have an outdoor area also, which is really nice during summer time. Inside there is a bar, espresso martini was pretty good! I do like the burgers there. Staff is very friendly, it's a nice place for a casual dinner or a decent date! read more

Great place. I was pleasantly greeted and immediately seated. I loved the atmosphere and the very laid back staff. The background noise level was low making it easy to have a conversation. The service was prompt. Mercedes was pleasant and did I mention laid back. She was also very attentive to filling drink glasses and checking in for further needs. The food was great. I had the Honey Soy Stir Fry. It was a great balance of flavors. The sticky rice was hearty. The vegetables were fresh. The honey soy sauce was just the right balance to bind it all together. I had mine with Chicken. Overall, this was a great dinner. I would come here frequently if I lived nearby. One oddity is the seashell parking arrangement that has you driving all the way around the building before getting into the parking lot. Curious - but apparently results in better food! read more

I think the reviews for this had my hopes of fairly high before I went and maybe it was an off day for the restaurant which caused my disappointment. The waiter was great and super attentive, couldn't ask for a better one! The beer was okay, but honestly I also think that's so subjective to the person, the food was, basic bar food. And I think that's probably why I left so unimpressed, from the reviews I read I really really thought I was going to have this amazing meal and experience but it was all pretty meh. If you're over in the scheels area it's fine to stop in but I honestly wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again unfortunately, it's pretty expensive for the experience you get. read more

Not on my go back restaurants. Not a fan. Overpriced mediocre food. Dry meat on a pony shoe. Staff kinda out there.

Beer was great. We tried red Irish ale and the lager which was very crisp and refreshing. Food was average brew house food at best. Sliders were made right and with care. Service was decent, nothing extraordinary. Ambience was great. Everywhere was clean and well kept. Music was the right level and calming environment was dominating. We would definitely go back, mainly for the beer. read more

When in Rome, you order a horseshoe. Or a ponyshoe, in my case, which was still a crazy amount of delicious food. I chose the burger as the protein and it was definitely the way to go. The fries were great with the cheese sauce. Had a good beer to wash it all down. Our server was great. It was a good way to end a day of sight seeing! read more

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Walked over here from Springhill Suites. Typical brew/restaurant. Looks similar to a BJ's Brewhouse. Tried their 8th Anniversary bourbon stout and the Oatmeal Stout. 8th Anniversary tooooo much bourbon. Overpowering bourbon flavor. Almost like drinking bourbon with a beer chaser. Better to combine the Oatmeal and 8th Anniversary into one. Smoother. But not as good as a Dragons Milk. read more

Salmon Caesar Salad was nominal at best. Hot Nashville Chicken Sandwich should have just been called chicken strips. The fries, nasty. Go somewhere else, even the basic chains are better. read more