I've been here a few times now and have had an amazing experience each time. The workers are very…read morekind and always so welcoming! As a girl with celiac, whenever I can have French fries at a restaurant, it's almost guaranteed to get 5 stars, but everything being gluten free makes it even better. I've had the chicken salad sandwich and burger, which were both amazing. The bread doesn't crumble into smithereens after biting into it and it's delicious. My mom and I shared the brussel sprouts and those were marvelous too. I love vegetables, but if you don't I still think you'd like them. I've also had a donut and cookie here before. I've got the biggest sweet tooth around so it's hard to disappoint me with those. Will definitely return in the future :)

Going to as many dedicated gluten free places as I do, unfortunately I walk away disappointed a lot…read morewith the promise of delicious sounding things I can't normally eat. And have them dry and crumbly and not anywhere near the experience I'm trying to have. Happy to say that this was NOT TRUE with Bierly! Everything I tried here (pretzel, corn dog, fries and buttermilk cheese biscuit) exceeded expectations! Definitely worth the trip!

First and sadly, last place we would go…read more We recently visited Heater Allen in McMinnville for their Oktoberfest with six family members, excited to support a local spot that calls itself "kid friendly." Unfortunately, the way we were treated made us feel anything but welcome. Our 3-year-old was playing with the toy bin they provide for kids inside, while we were mainly gathered outside. Like any toddler, he made a mess, but I was mindful of it and cleaned up after him when asked. About 15-20 minutes later, I noticed the entire toy bin had been removed. When I asked the staff member (manager?) why, her response was curt and dismissive--essentially saying she was tired of cleaning up after kids. She even said she "had kids too," but the tone felt more like scolding than understanding. I explained that we come to places like this because they advertise themselves as family-friendly. Instead of hospitality, we were made to feel like a burden, as though children weren't actually welcome. The worst part was overhearing her continue to talk about us to others while we were still there. That crossed the line from unprofessional to just plain rude. We ended up leaving and taking our business elsewhere. For parents constantly searching for places to enjoy a beer while their kids have space to play, I can confidently say Heater Allen is not it. If you don't want children there, don't advertise as kid-friendly--it's misleading and creates an experience that feels hostile for families.

Beers don't appeal to my tastes. Better options for me…read morenearby. I haven't eaten their food.

Evasion Brewing was the latest McMinnville brewery I got to try lately. I do have to say the beer…read morewas fairly unique and very flavorful that made this brewery experience a positive one. The Batch 3 Imperial Barrel Aged Stout was very good with it's cinnamon, chocolate and bourbon highlights. Buckwheat was also involved in the making of this beer which is gluten-free but I do enjoy the Buckwheat flavor in general as it has a naturally sweet flavor to it. Investigating further into the brewery Google has it listed as temporarily closed and further prodding on my part on Facebook reveals that the owners have been doing well with the business but are deciding to sell it since they don't feel like they have the time to properly run it. I did not learn that new ownership has taken over the reigns yet. So it sounds like the taproom is closed but perhaps call ahead if possible to see if someone is there rather than going there to find the taproom not open. I have also spotted Evasion's products at select liquor stores like Total Wine and Beverage so that may be an option to explore with as well to try out their beer.

Great to have Evasion back open. We stopped in on their second weekend back open. The husband and…read morewife owners are very friendly and helpful. We ordered their fruity beer flight and the hoppy beer flight. All are very good. My personal favorites are the blood orange, this is my party shirt and IPA #1.

5 stars hands down. When you come here you're going to have quality from start to finish. Family…read morefriendly to kids of all ages and you can visit rain or shine, they are prepared for any weather and you will be very comfortable. This place is truly a gem! Ambience- A Cleanliness- A Hospitality- A+ Food Quality- A Presentation of Food- A As of this writing the food options are minimal but what they offer is high quality. They have pool tables, foosball, soccer balls, corn hole, frisbees, etc. Don't forget to try the root beer!

WARNING about ROOT and RYE. The owner's boyfriend, who is part of the team running the place,…read moreconfronted me and my 67-year-old mother in a way that was hostile, physically intrusive, and genuinely unsafe. We left shaken and have not been back. How does a man who has never spoken to you, never met your dog, and knows nothing about your life already hate you -- and need you to know it? That is the question I am still trying to answer about this person. I had felt his eyes on me from across the room before either encounter, like he was waiting to be released. When he finally was, he came over not to talk but to deliver two messages at once: how impressive he was, and how little he thought of me. It happened on two consecutive days. The first day was brief. I complimented his dog and wondered aloud if my newly adopted rescue might share some of that breed. He answered with contempt: "Absolutely not. Your dog is nothing but a pure pit bull." He had never met or been near my dog. I let it go. The next day, his roughly 100-pound dog was growling, snarling, and baring its teeth at me and my mother from a few feet away. We had not interacted with the dog or said a word about it. Then he stood up, walked over, blocked our path to the door, stopped a foot from my face, and held a pointed finger about three inches from my eye. He kept it there while he told me my dog was violent, every dog in the brewery was terrified of him, I had never trained him, I did not understand responsibility, and he was no longer welcome. He delivered all of this in the same breath as a running commentary on how exceptional his own dog was. I'm no psychologist, but the shape of it was hard to miss. He was condemning my dog for behavior his own dog was actually doing. He was condemning me for reasons I still cannot name. And he needed me, in the same breath, to know how superior his dog was to mine. Hatred without cause, accusation by projection, and a need to elevate himself over a stranger. It was schoolyard bullying with adult body language and an owner's authority behind it. None of it was true. My dog is a three-day-old rescue still learning that the world is safe. He is not aggressive. He has never in his life attacked another dog. He comes from trauma and is finally somewhere he is loved. At Root and Rye there was no incident -- no bad behavior, nothing close to violent. Dogs frolicked. They respected each other's space. They were warm to him. All afternoon the manager on duty came by our table to pet him, ask about him, and show real interest. Families came over to say hello. Four children crouched down to let him kiss their faces. No dog had a problem with him. No person had a problem with him. The owner's boyfriend was the only one in the room with a problem -- and the problem was not us. His natural tendency appears to be to find a target and terrorize them with insults and abuse. We were simply the ones in front of him that day. My mother later told me that was the moment she felt unsafe. I did not know what he was going to do next. We left and did not come back. The question that stayed with us after we left was not whether he was rude or unprofessional. It was whether he was dangerous, and if so, in what way. I still do not know the answer. This is otherwise a nice place. That is why this matters. Someone connected to ownership is using that position to walk up to people he does not know and unload contempt he could not possibly have earned. The owner's boyfriend gives Root and Rye an unhealthy, dark, creepy vibe that is completely unnecessary to a brewery this otherwise lovely. To the owner, if you are reading this -- you can do better, sister. Until this is addressed, I cannot recommend going, particularly with a dog, and particularly with anyone you would not want cornered by an angry stranger with a finger in their face.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Food was good, the menu has a great selection, everything was fresh and hot. Service was friendly…read moreand quick. It's a little noisy, but it's also a brewery and expected.

My sister and I ate dinner here one night while I was visiting. We sat at a window booth and had…read morefabulous service from our waitress Kylie, who was spunky and fun (she wore alien antennae in celebration of McMinnville's UFO Festival which was going on at the time). I ordered the 3 piece fish and chips and a bottle of IBC root beer. The fish pieces were Alaskan cod, tender and with delicious, mild flavor. The cod was covered in a panko crust. I did squirt a bit of malt vinegar on the fish as I like that flavor. The plate came with fries and coleslaw. I am not much of a coleslaw person but this was pretty good. The fish came with a tasty tarter sauce which I just used to dip my fries into. My sister couldn't finish the pulled pork sandwich she ordered so I had some of that too. The pork was tender and flavorful although I wasn't overly fond of the bbq sauce they used. I had dessert! Celia's Homemade Oregon Berry Cobbler. Wow! The piping hot blueberries and strawberries were within a sweet, crisp crust and was magnificent. The cobbler was covered with a huge scoop of Tillamook vanilla bean ice cream. I loved this dessert. This is a comfortable, casual, fun place for a meal. I would definitely come back to eat here while in the old town area of McMinnville.

Oh man!! We are adding this place to our rotation for sure. We came here to celebrate our four year…read moreanniversary and were not disappointed!! We got two pizzas and a Caesar salad. At first we thought they accidentally gave us the large but the small is just a great size!! The crust is well seasoned, and the marinara is SO good. You can tell they make their sauce. Music wasn't too loud. Server was very friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

Service here was great. The lady who took our order was really nice and informative about all the…read morebeers they have on tap. If you're into beer this is a great place for you! They had an absolute TON of beer on tap. We had pizzas and an antipasto salad. Food was ok, not the best I've ever had by any means. Cute little place with indoor and outdoor seating. They also do beer flights!

Amazing spot in Tillamook. The sour beers are delightfully unique, using wild yeast and barrel age…read more They have table games, and we gladly spent the afternoon while our car's brakes were replaced down the road. What a gem! We were lucky to have come across the brewery unexpectedly but have recommend it to anyone passing through.

As big fans of de Garde beer, we were so excited to finally visit in person while on vacation…read more We came in around 5:00pm on a Thursday, so it was very quiet. A few patrons came in and out for beers to-go, a few stayed to enjoy beers on-site like us. I quite liked the quiet evening so we could fully soak in the goodness of de Garde beer, the warm atmosphere, and have time to chat with the friendly bartender on shift. We had a few beers on the patio to enjoy the cool coastal air, then moved inside for our next round. We enjoyed sitting in both areas. While all of their beer is phenomenal to us, the stand outs for me were The Purple: Gin Barrel Cuvee and The Renrocha. Although we were flying in from out of State, we took 3 bottles home with us so we could continue savoring the well-crafted beers of de Garde! Can't wait to come back!

We stopped into the Cellar Bar at McMenamins in McMinnville for a couple of drinks and ended up…read morehaving one of those unexpectedly perfect nights. I ordered an Old Fashioned and my wife had a Dirty Martini--both were seriously well made. Balanced, smooth, and clearly crafted by someone who knows what they're doing. The service was awesome from start to finish--friendly, attentive, and genuine without being over the top. But the real standout is the ambiance. The Cellar truly feels like you've stepped back in time... like you've wandered somewhere you maybe weren't supposed to find. Dim lighting, moody atmosphere, and that tucked-away, old-world vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer. If you're looking for a spot that feels intimate, a little mysterious, and delivers great cocktails to match, this is it. We'll definitely be back.

This was a decent meal. The service was great! We forms large table and had our drink order in…read morefast. The cheese curds were mostly breading. They were good, just lacking on cheese. The fish and chips were as solid as ever. They are one of my go to's at any McMenamins. They were cooked well and the fries were a nice golden brown. It was really more food than I could eat! The drinks were mixed well and the ambiance was great! Great service, good food, cool venue!

The pizza had potential--super thin crust with that charred, wood-fired flavor--but parts of it…read morewere a little too burned for my taste. Still good, just not quite balanced. It also got really busy fast, and the whole place started to feel pretty hectic and noisy, which took away from the experience. Service felt a bit stretched because of it. Not a bad spot, but probably better to go during off-peak times if you're looking for a more relaxed vibe.

Rating each pizza we ordered. Diavola 9/10 - good balance…read moreof sauce, spicy, meaty -- great flavor Varese 8/10 - great combo gorgonzola and arugula Reuben 7/10 - great flavor, although the thousand island dressing is a bit overpowering. Meat Lovers 7/10 - meaty and tasty Affumicata 4/10- the belly did not make sense, looks fatty and unpleasant. Good sauce.