Stopped into Grand River Brewery - Jackson for the first time last night, expecting a quick dinner,…read moreand left really impressed. The standout was the service. Kristina, the manager, personally stopped by, introduced herself, took our drink order, and gave us some helpful menu recommendations. That personal touch really set the tone. Food was excellent. I had a build-your-own burger that was awesome, and we also had the Rachel, which was fantastic. Drinks were equally strong: beer, cider, and a margarita flight that was a lot of fun. The stout was especially memorable because it reminded me of Lion Stout, which I have not seen in years. That alone gives me a reason to come back. Between the hospitality, the food, and the drinks, this ended up being much more than a simple meal. Also appreciated hearing about their Beer Mug Club and Sunday brunch. We will definitely be back.

It was a pale Thursday afternoon, I was feeling a little blue and decided I deserved to eat my…read morefeelings. I scoured the web for the best sounding wrap I could find and finally set my sights on Grand River Brewery. I ordered a Santa Fe wrap to-go, got there before it was even ready and was home to eat it within 5 minutes. To my dismay they had left the spicy ranch off the wrap. It was dry and unpleasant and that was an unfortunate tell of what was to come. It was accompanied by an odd tasting pickle, which particularly hurt my heart because I am a woman who loves a good pickle. This next part was especially jarring because the ambiance of the restaurant really seemed like they would have good fries, I'm sure they would be good fresh, but the ones I found inside my to-go box were not that. Sad, hard, dry fries that tasted and felt like they had been sitting out for hours. Truly disappointing. In summary, twas certainly a mistake to treat myself to this TWENTY ONE dollar meal that didn't even include a drink...21 dollars for a horrible wrap, horrible fries and a weird pickle. For that price I was really expecting the best wrap I've ever had, I could not have been more let down. My Venmo is grace-shoemaker- if you're feeling sympathetic to my experience. Thanks for tuning into my blog.

Ogma brewing is the kind of place I could frequent, if I didn't live over 6 hours away…read more My wife and I were in the Jackson area for a weekend and one my life's best friends wanted to catch up and visit Ogma. (He's been trying to get me there for years). This time was the charm! He's told me so much about the place that I felt like I knew it. We only got to visit for a couple hours (which is never enough time with my friend Mark), but I had a few beers and met some pretty awesome people. Ogma is a pretty cool place. They have a sizable craft beer menu and food (we weren't fooding on this visit, only beering). The place is long and narrow, and they have a flipping awesome selection of merchandise. My primary purpose of this visit was to catch up with Mark and imbibe in a couple Ogma brews (which I did, and which were amazing). If I lived closer, this would, 100%, be my hangout. It's got a great vibe.

Always a win win at Ogma Brewing. We had Chelsea as our bartender while sitting at the bar. I had…read morethe Marzenbrier and hubby had the Sabro Cadabra. Both pairs well with the Ogma Build the Bowl and the Turkey Reuben and are just the ticket! We had great fun chatting it up with Chelsea and getting her recommendations of the beer and food. Always an amazing experience at Ogma!!

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!

Had wanted to try this place for years, but never were passing through Jackson at a time they were…read moreopen. Last Saturday we finally were, so in we went. It's a very inconspicuous location, squeezed in between two truck depots. The building looks--inside and out--like it could be someone's workshop. At least if someone hung cool original art on their workshop's walls and set up a pool table. When we stood in front of the bar looking at the draft menu, a couple sitting nearby offered to scooch down so we could get barstools. Friendly folks=good start. We tried samples of a black IPA and rye IPA. Both were good, but we went with the rye for a pint. Nice and hoppy with just a little sharpness, good body. Had a bit of a drive in front of us, so we got a crowler of the black to go. Interesting beer selection, with two strong Scottish ales and many IPA variants. Plus alcoholic fruit slushees if that's your thing. We're mulling a run to Jackson purposefully to sample more of their offerings.

Great beer choices. IPAs, Vanilla Porters, Hefeweizens and other beer choices were on tap. I had…read morethe porter and the Hefeweizen. Liked both. Also had two seltzer slushes available. They had music bingo that night. I sat at the bar and watched some football and read some. They offer snacks for $1 (peanuts, pretzels, popcorn and more). They encourage you to bring in food which I like since that lets them focus on the beer. Bar tender was ready for me and served well.

My mom and I live on opposite sides of the state so we met in Jackson to hang out. This restaurant…read morewas a perfect place to get some food and catch up. It was quiet and cozy, with a few tables and a bar. I was surprised that the cooking happens right out in the open, but at least you can see exactly what's happening. I don't eat flour or sugar so I was excited to get a stuffed baked potato for lunch, and I especially liked that I could customize it by getting the buffalo chicken and the veggies. My mom seemed to enjoy her food but I didn't ask her for details. And our server was fantastic!

I had an excellent experience today at the Oak Tree Lounge. It's been a bit cool here this week…read morewith the weather and I found a soup that really hit the spot. I had a Mexican Corn soup that also had some chicken in it.

We go here for lunch quote a lot. Really our main go to in Albion. Burgers are always good, fries…read moreare delicious and do forget the sauce! Service is always good even when they're busy. I love the old building and brewing equipment behind the bar. Provides unique feel to your lunch experience.

A must stop if you're In the Albion area. Great brews, solid burgers, and a completely redone…read moreinside. They just celebrated being open for 7 years and I can see why- awesome vibes, and a great place to meet with some friends.

If you like Hard Cider and delicious food, this is a must try place. Located in the small town of…read moreLeslie, Michigan we were pleasantly surprised at just how good this place is. The menu is excellent with plenty of choices. Good atmosphere. They often have live music on weekends. We were impressed with all the choices of ciders. The service was also top notch. I was so impressed with how nice the server was. We will definitely be coming back for more great food and drinks. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Boss cider- This place serves tons of homemade ciders as well as a few homemade seltzers and beers…read more They also serve food but we did not try any of it. The oò did look good and I would love to try it. When you walk in there is a small seating area and then there is another larger seating area to the right. They also have a cute outdoor patio. They have a large selection of ciders in various flavors several of them being unique. I tried a flight as well as a few samples. My favorite one was the razz it was so good!!! I also enjoyed the peach tea and the apple pineapple cider. My husband got the oatmeal stout. It was a solid beer, not the best he's ever had but definitely not the worse. They had multiple wait staff that serve you. I would come back if I'm in the area.

Everyone knows to go to Dark Horse for good times in the beer garden, they have grown from a small…read morebrewery with food to know having so much more. I feel that somehow their food is overlooked and should not be. They have a great menu. My favorite, all of their pizza selections. They have offered pizza for years, but I have recently discovered their Detroit style pizza. What a game changer! I grew up on Buddy's Pizza and the Dark Horse version might be better. Check out all of the fun events because there is something for everyone.

Dark Horse is a solid step up from your average local bar. Their house beers are very popular. The…read morefood is also really good - it's not just stereotypical "bar food". I've have their pizza a couple of times and highly recommend it! The restaurant itself is kind of small, which means it can feel a bit crowded some nights. One fun aspect of Dark Horse, however, is that the walls (and ceilings!) are lined with custom mugs, each belonging to a Dark Horse regular. This gives the bar a special charm that makes it feel unique. Something to note is that the service can be pretty slow when they're busy.

In town for a golf trip with the boys. Looked up some local breweries. This place was nearby our…read morehotel. What a pleasant find. Nice small little brewery on a hillside. Great atmosphere. The staff we dealt with were remarkably a delight. I ordered the Watermelon Beer. It was divine. Could had a few more of those. The beer selection was small. Maybe 10 beers total with 1 being out of stock at the time. Same with the food menu, not the biggest but the selection is bar ish type menu. We ordered some apps. The mozzarella triangles were average. The pepper jack balls were average. The hot honey chicken wrap was mentioned at the table as being very hot. The staff like I said was very pleasant. Threw in a sticker for me. Great logo. I feel this place does its best with keeping up to date the beers and seasonal food. I enjoyed my visit. Overall 8.3 out of 10

Best brewery in BC area... great beer (big yellow truck is my favorite), great food as well, German…read morethemed with some other good stuff... and then the staff is just the best. Charles, one of the owners is around a lot and you can just tell everyone enjoys being here.

It's a really cool theme. Set up like an airplane hanger, with a bunch of decor from TWA airlines…read more The wine wasn't my cup of tea, as they were either super sweet or super dry, no happy mediums. However my SIL, loves dry reds and bought 2 bottles here. The charcuterie board was the basics but super good! Definitely worth a visit! Also bingo Wednesday and trivia Thursday! Great spot to hit up when staying at the lake!

This place does all their own beer, cider, wine, and spirits. They also had food although we only…read morehad beverages at this stop. Nightly music. Friendly waitress, although a bit inefficient. Unique bar made out an airplane wing. Had a flight of beers. Not bad- really liked dubel- and could have taken a growler home, or back to camp, and alas, we already had beer.