I was lamenting the other day to my husband how I haven't yet found a pizza place in the Ann Arbor area 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! read more

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There are multiple locations and versions, and they have unique menus. The one in Ann Arbor has a larger 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. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - Bar area - Breweries Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

My sister carries the Calabaza Blanca in her wine shop in Sisters, OR. So during our visit to Michigan for the holiday, we ended up talking them into letting us join another tour that was going on this past Monday (i.e., not a typical day they are open to the public - please check their website for information on hours). The owner and his wife were great - tons of information, and very friendly and inviting. The place looks totally different on the outside now... well, they are putting bricks on the outside of the building as I type... so if you decide to head over there... just ask around - people will help you out. The tour was great... but make sure that you understand that you are going to be trying beers that are of the sour type. They are ALL barrel aged, which is where some wild yeasts hang out and give the beer another round of fermentation. They also add more yeast for bottle fermentation (so the longer it's in the bottle, the more sour taste you will get) If you have tried a farmhouse beer, then you have experienced something similar. That being said, the beers are very well made. And it is totally worth checking it out, if only to see what barrel aged beer is all about. Completely worth a visit... but be sure to bring a checkbook or cash! Cheers, and enjoy! read more

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - Barrels inside the Jolly Pumpkin - Breweries Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

You can always count on jolly pumpkin to have actually sour sour beers. Solid beer choices, different then the other locations, some the same but some unique to this location. Started off with the cheese beignets and the fried chicken, both excellent, nice and crispy, perfectly cooked, careful they come out hot but really good. Also got the mushroom pizza, cooked perfectly, no soggy wet pizza, even for a mushroom pizza it held up well. Great flavor and huge, had to take some home to finish. Each jolly pumpkin location is unique but this one is one of my favorites. read more

We had dinner Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter the other night and we tried several of their pizzas...Every pizza we tried was excellent! Even the veggies, which is not usually my thing, had great flavors! Super creative and tasty combinations. The crust was also done just right!! Not too thin but not too thick, and just the right crisp!! I highly recommend this place!! Although I did not try the beer, everyone who did was quite satisfied! Lastly, all of their employees were quite friendly and helpful!! You won't regret a night out at the Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter!! read more

Good atmosphere and location located right in the heart of Ann Arbor. I ate at the bar upstairs which had some "Alien" movie playing on the screens. Unfortunately, the food was just "okay" and the service was really poor. I thought it was just me, but it seems to be a common theme with other locals. On the beer front, I had a good IPA! read more

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - IPA.... - Breweries Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Love these beers. Probably my favorite is Bam Noire, but really they are all excellent. I used to come here to pick up cases before they were distributing more widely. Now they have a brew pub in downtown Ann Arbor. They started out with mostly belgian style ales, but they have expanded. And now they are perhaps the best crafted beers in Michigan (which says a lot when you have Bell's, Founder's, Leopold Bros, AA Brewing Co, etc). These days it's much easier to find these beers locally at grocery store, so I'm not sure if they still selling out of their back door. read more

Great beer, great atmosphere, and very friendly workers. Decided to check this place out and I'm glad I did. I will definitely be back. No complaints at all. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - Hoodoo - Breweries Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Worst online customer service. Dont waist your time trying to order a gift card online. You will never get it and get a big runaround from people on line who clearly don't know what they are doing. In this day and age it should not be that diffcult to just order a gift card. Three emails and two fb messages later and I still have no card! read more

My husband and I stopped here back in July 2007. Jolly Pumpkin doesn't have a brewpub or a tasting room at this time. However, they are open to the public during certain hours on Fridays for tastings and sales. We met the brewer's wife, who was very nice and personable. Obviously knowledgeable about the beer as well. We got to sample each of the available beers. We also decided to stock up on some bottles of their beer, since it's not always easy to find in Chicago. The prices for the beer were extremely reasonable. Oh, I almost left out an important piece of information. Most of the beers are very good, and they also have a tendency to be unique enough that they don't necessarily fall into any certain category of beer. However, most of the beers are in the belgian style. read more

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - It's not much to look at, but the beer is good. - Breweries Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

This is mostly a food review, as the food component is new. We ordered two apps: the cheese curds and the roasted cauliflower. OMG, the cheese curds... I mean, cheese curds are hard to mess up, but these were beyond delicious. The breading was light and crispy, as not to soak up too much grease in the fryer. The accompanying black garlic aioli brought it to a new level! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection--browned on the outside and al dente through the body. We roast cauliflower at home often, so I appreciated that. The sauce again brought it to a new level! It's called "chili crisp drizzle" on the menu, but that sells it short. Both dishes had an exquisite blending of flavors, and they even tasted good combined into one. Also, a garnish of microgreens added a fresh crunch to each plate. The bartender was chatty and friendly, and of course, the beer is good. We will be back to try the pizzas! read more

Jolly Pumpkin typically serves funky and tart farmhouse ales, but because they're part of the null collective, they also serve your standard craft beer styles. The coolest part of this brewery is the decor - the taps are installed in giant wooden barrels, and the tables have a 70's vibe. I love coming here after work for happy hour. If you enjoy trying non-traditional funky beers, definitely check out Jolly Pumpkin. read more

Wow! What an incredible place! We went last night for a casual dinner and some beers and were impressed by the decor as well as the small but tasty menu items and the selection of beer. They even have craft cocktails and wine. The food was excellent - hubby had a burger, perfectly prepared medium rare, and I had a delicious chicken katsu. Chocolate custard ice cream for dessert was the perfect ending. Just after we ordered, our server came over to the table and quietly suggested that we move to a back room as a tornado warning was in effect. Good plan. Despite the impending weather, our food was delivered quickly and the tornado warning passed without incident. We will be back. read more

They now serve food!! Food is amazing and the staff is top notch. I highly recommend this restaurant. Order at the counter, find a seat, and feel at home. Thankful they are part of the Dexter restaurant community. read more

This place is off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trip. Rustic chandeliers, vintage cruise-ship like booths and tons of board games to keep you entertained. Oh, and delicious beer, wine and spirits. You can see through the windows into the brewery, and it looks like they will be starting tours soon. They do not have food, but on Fridays there is a food truck and live music. read more

Food is average. Good beer selection. Love the old Mission Peninsula. Desserts are good. Friendly service.