I was lamenting the other day to my husband how I haven't yet found a pizza place in the Ann Arbor…read morearea that has those delectable little pepperoni cups I grew up with in the pizzarias closer to Detroit. You know, the kind the curl upwards and fill up with little bits of grease that clog your arteries but make your tastebuds sing? So he made it his mission to find some options for our regular Pizza Thursday takeout. A Yelp search showed that Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter has the goods I was looking for and we placed an order that week for carryout. And yes!! The photos did not lie. Those perfect little cups were everything I had wanted and more. The cheese was nice and gooey and there's a drizzle of honey that adds a bit of sweetness to the pie. It also comes with peppers but since I wanted to enjoy just straight up pep, we left them off. My husband also ordered the bacon brussels pizza which was also quite good but we agreed that the pepperoni was the star of the show. Dexter is a bit of a drive for us for pizza so I'm not sure how often we'll be doing this but it's good to know I can fulfill my craving when it comes!

There are multiple locations and versions, and they have unique menus. The one in Ann Arbor has a…read morelarger menu. This one in Dexter has limited menu of pizzas, some sandwiches, and a few apps. After a home game, we felt this location would serve us well and it did. Of course we went right as it opened at 4pm on a Saturday. The decor and ambience are typical industrial/micro brew, with booths, tables, and high top seating. The bar is large and there is another room you can reserve for events. Speaking of the bar, you order everything at the bar and they bring it to your table. Not awful, wondering how that works when it gets busy. The beer is good. Had a Hefeweizen that had a different, crisper flavor than what you might expect, which I don't mind. It wasn't served cold, rather slightly chilled. Might be on purpose to let certain flavors through. Personally, I like beer cold. End of story. Also had their Noel seasonal. Boozy at over 9% however not too heavy or overpowering. Had sugar plum notes, which at first threw me a bit. When paired with the mushroom pizza though, I thoroughly enjoyed. Pizza is solid, nice doughy crust with some char to it. If you're looking for some good beers to try and a bit of food, I highly recommend.

Located on the west side of A2. Medium size private lot, a three season patio area in the back…read more Inside is a bar off to the side, a long room of tables, and an inclined hall leading past the brewing area and kitchen to the restrooms. Staff was nice and helpful. I had a sample of their various IPAs and their czech lager. They were all good, the flagship IPA, which they call SSD, was really good. I did not have any food, but they have a menu of fancy items like poke bowls.

Very angry and distraught server. Girl had an attitude problem. Yelled at me because she had to…read morelook for me for 15 seconds to give me a beer I was waiting 15 minutes for.

Went here on a little date after work on a nice spring day. Since the weather was sunny and kind of…read morewarm, we snagged a spot on the patio and played some card games while enjoying our drinks. My husband got a beer flight and I got the cherry rose fizz. My drink was light, fruity and very tasty with the cherries and house made hard seltzer.

The entrance terrace is really inviting, and I love that dogs are welcome. The overall environment…read moreis great, good music, relaxed vibe. The pizzas are unique: very thin, a bit on the softer side, but packed with flavor. We ended up grabbing plates because the crust is so thin, but the variety of options definitely stands out compared to other places. The beer selection was also really good. My husband especially loved the Ells German‑style pizza. l really liked the lavender lemonade!

Very busy on this Saturday and more rooms to this than meets the eye. Food was great ! Chicken and…read moreKim chi potstickers, cheese curds, and mushrooms. Yummmm went very well with the beer. Had a tasty flight with a Belgian ale, strawberry ale that were my favorite! Parking is tricky. They have a few spots here and there. Part of road under construction so give it a minute and you will find something. Friendly wait staff, very informative and told us about the cigar train tour that they host a lunch for. Train tourism, it's a thing, look it up people. On the site of a very old building that used to many other businesses.

We stopped on a special day when they opened for our train tour. I appreciate them going the extra…read moremile to serve this group in their day off. The team here asked us to order at the bar before being seated. I don't know if that is their normal process. If it is...it might work well for the restaurants logistics but it creates a less than desirable dinning feel for me. The order takers were very friendly and helpful. They hustled to process the train passengers. The seating area is a large open room. It feels like an old factory turned beer garden. The floors are a nice hardwood. Not much decor or atmosphere in this large room. They did have a singer as entertainment which wasn't the best. For food I started with the potstickers. These weren't your traditional Chinese potsticker. They were over fried and tough. The filling was vegan instead of pork. It didn't work for me and wasn't very tasty. Kinda tough and flavorless. The sweet chili sauce really helped. I also tried the BBQ Mac Burrito. The BBQ was good but not very plentiful. It was a bit hard to find that taste. The Mac & Cheese was nice and creamy. The noodles were soft. Served alone I think they would be fine. Stuffed in a burrito....not a fan of. Please be aware that they don't give free refills on soda. We didn't have table service outside of someone dropping off food. Overall I will give them four stars for opening up special for the train tour. Otherwise I was rather unimpressed with this establishments process and food.

I was told about this place from a friend and had to give it a shot. I promise you, it is not…read morenearly as scary as it looks from the outside. In fact, after my visit, I think I actually appreciate its rough appearance. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was entering "the real deal" of craft; nothing fancy - just quality. In addition to his beers, he also makes his own spirits and the whiskey was absolutely phenomenal. I'm not a huge whiskey guy so I'm sure a "snobby" person may have a different opinion but it's most definitely worth a shot during your visit. The owner, who was working behind the bar, was extremely personable and seemed to make quick friends with every guest that came in. You could tell he takes a lot of pride in his craft. I will be back and will make sure I bring others with me to experience this hidden gem.

We had a great visit at Michigan brewing works!! It was a freezing cold day so schools were closed…read moreacross the metro Detroit area, giving us the unique opportunity for a day trip. When you pull into the parking lot, it can be hard to tell which building the brewery was in. Particularly since there was snow covering the signs. Once we figured it out it was an adventure from there! The ambiance... It reminded me of a mix between a basement bar from the 70s and an old West bar. The owner, Bobby, was awesome! He was so friendly and relatable. We learned all about his farm, his family, and his animals. Love it! He introduced us to his amazing black garlic gin. I mean it was delicious!!! He made a great bloody Mary with it, and it was one of the best I have had. He also sent us home with some garlic and horseradish! We tried some interesting black garlic which was the consistency of a gummy bear and delicious. I can't wait to go back in the summer months. It was such a beautiful place!

Session Room aka Arbor Brewing Company Session Room…read more The place was super busy, but we were seated within just 15 minutes. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and asked if it was our first visit--when we said yes, she was so kind to walk us through their amazing selection of ciders, beers, and more. We were a bit undecided, so she brought us some samples--such a nice touch! The food came out quickly; we ordered a couple of pizzas and a sandwich, and everyone was super happy with their food choices. The drinks were fantastic, and thanks to our lovely waitress, we got exactly what we were in the mood for. The service was top-notch, the atmosphere was lively, and all around, we were all pleasantly surprised recommend it enough!

I came here for dinner with some friends. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately…read more I'm surprised how busy/packed the parking lot and the restaurant were. I liked how open it was and that there were a lot of tables/seating and that you could see most of the tables. There is a bar and a good amount of tvs. You can sample any beers or ciders which was nice! My friend and I tried: - apple cider: this was pretty apple-y, nothing special but it's the one I ended up ordering - sangria cider: a little too sweet for me - cherry cider: it didn't taste like cherry to me - mint chocolate chip malt: I was so intrigued that I had to try this. Confirming it does taste like mint chocolate chip! Food we ordered: - chicken Caesar wrap - ahi tuna poke bowl: I thought there would be more seaweed or lettuce but the base was white rice. It was a fine poke bowl but I don't think worth $20 - Korean rice bowl: my friend added shrimp Service was okay. They were busy but things took time to get to us. I would probably come back again.

First time visiting, it's easy to find and lots of parking. Parking is behind the pub, employee…read moreentrance is in the "front." We were here in December so the patio wasn't open but looks roomy with many picnic tables. We opted to sit at the bar because that's usually where we get personal with brew pubs we love to discover. We always search local brews when traveling and 9/10 times the bartender will greet us, ask if we've been there, make recommendations or tell us a bit about the brewery style. Not here. I'm not sure the bartender ever even made eye contact and pretty sure he wanted to be there even less than he wanted us to be there. We did get a few beer samples by request, but no recommendations, he didn't ask what we thought and he made us feel very unwelcome right from the start. However, once that bartender was relieved the new bartender was chatty and friendly to the new customers. We had finished our beers and meal by that time and just needed to cash out. So I would say maybe it's just that one employee. We had the pretzels. Kudos to the pretzel bread-- it was delicious. Beer cheese was pretty good, as was the mustard. We asked about the menu and what he recommends (still trying to be friendly and get him to warm up). He recommended the special menu, so we ordered the Blackened Salmon sandwich. It was okay/average. Fries were cold. We ordered the Table Talk beer and I enjoyed it. I'd say that the beer was the best part of the whole experience. Overall I'm glad we tried it but we wouldn't go back. If the bartender had been more welcoming and interested in sharing a bit more about the concept, we would give it a second try when we head out there again. It's always good to try other food items and beers, but the vibe doesn't warrant a second try. I can understand if a place is busy, but we were there at 2pm on a Saturday and were two of four at the bar and he didn't look to be super busy with the restaurant as a whole. It's always so disappointing when service falls so short on something that could be such a unique experience. Three stars for the beer and pretzel.

They have a big parking lot in the back!…read more They do check your IDs before you enter, so don't forget to bring yours! We sat at a booth and it was comfy. Ordered the Fish cod sandwich with garlic fries. I was expecting garlic sauce but it was garlic powder seasoning. It was good though. My husband got the tofu banh mi (it was a tad too sour from too much pickles) and liked it. We ordered using the QR code but when trying to close the bill out, it had an error. So we had to pay at the counter.

I saw Stoney Lake Brewing on Untappd and decided to stop in and check them out. They are located in…read morea strip mall with a very large lot so parking is not an issue. There was plenty of seating inside and I ended up sitting at the bar. Great menu and the beers were pretty good. It seems like a great neighborhood bar. Very friendly owners and great service.

Great small town brewery! Met the owner as I cashed out- and loved the low key vibe of the place…read more Good brews, and you're able to bring in your own food as they don't have a food menu!

Everything about Brewery Becker is fantastic. We come here at least once a month and have a perfect…read moreexperience every time! It's beautiful inside and outside out of the patio. Service is ALWAYS top notch. They never forget an item even with large parties and Service is FAST, including food. Great food and drink options. Have had a bit of everything...hummus pretzels sausage cheese ice cream. It's all great. ALL of it!

This place really had an old style look to it like you were really inside of an Old English Pub…read morewhich was really cool, the beers were really good, there isn't much for food but we had a soft pretzel with dipping cheese and that was amazing. The employees were very friendly and the service was fast we didn't have to wait long for anything and the bathroom was VERY clean, this place was really cool.

Walked in on a Saturday night without a reservation. Placed on the wait list for a table and got…read moreset up at the standing section of the bar. Fast and friendly service provided us a bottle of water and information regarding the menu. Ordered one cocktail each, shortly after receiving we were taken to a table. The cocktails were excellent, in particular the tokidoki had a nice banana bread like quality. Fun and bustling atmosphere. Will have to come back to try the food menu!

The vibes are here! We came in on a Friday night and it was packed. We were able to snag two seats…read moreat the bar. The bartender helped us immediately and was super friendly. I asked for a fruity drink with vodka and he suggested a crimson and clover which was 10/10. I ordered a smash burger and hush puppies, the burger was a 4/10 due to the lack of seasoning and the hush puppies were doughy 3/10. The food was not the leader here but I enjoyed this bar 100%