The coffee ruined my trip and gave me the liquid runs. And I don't usually run. I'm 400 lbs ladies…read moreand gents. Holy moly I almost divorced my wife to marry the toilet. Not really their fault which is why I was more so generous. But holy moly the ingredients must have been expired or something. I have a stomach made of steel from years of reviewing fast food.

Very cute little ice cream/coffee cafe…read more I had no idea what to order, they had a wide selection of hard ice cream, soft serve, milkshakes, floats, but I decided to go with a sundae. I ordered the peanut extreme and it was fantastic!!!! 10/10. If you love peanut butter, you need to get this. Will definitely order it again. The guy and gal working were very friendly and took care of our orders with no issue. Stop in!!!

Craft beers, nice decor, good food, great staff, good for a group…read more About 12 of us wanted a meal all together in McHenry MD, and we all like craft beer and pizza, so the Mountain State Brewing Co. restaurant was an easy choice. (Jun 2026). It's a large brew pub with a cabin-like décor, out Sang Run Road just north of Deep Creek Lake. There's a little carved bear by the front door, and a kid-size huggable bear at the host stand. Photo ops! And fun for the kids! They seated us quickly and our server was quick in taking beer orders. They have plenty of soft drinks, and we got Lemonade and Apple Juice, Orange Fanta (a favorite), and a pitcher of Mountain State's own creamy MSBC Root Beer - made here! Beer-wise, there were 16 draft crafts plus a couple of old standards to choose from on a paper menu or by looking at their website or QR-code. Most were around 5% ABV. We had Pennsylvania's full-flavored grassy citrusy mildly-bitter Victory Summer Love golden ale. We raided MSBC's just-west-of-here West Virginia brewery of their creamy malty lightly-bitter Miner's Daughter oatmeal stout, and a lightly-bitter caramel Almost Heaven amber ale. New York's Hudson North brewed us some summery sweet Salted Watermelon cider. And we had some from home: Columbia MD's Black Flag Snozzberry Haze: a fruity piney hazy IPA, standing up at 7% ABV. Baltimore's Mobtown Fever Dream, a creamy flavorful somewhat fruity IPA, punching at 7.4% ABV. And Baltimore's Wico Street Yeah Brah, a strongly-bitter double IPA, clobbering us with an 8.5% ABV! A wonderful fermented tour of the northeast! Get ready to say "yum" out loud... From their wide range of bar foods and appetizers, we had fresh crisp tortilla chips with their medium-spicy cream cheese and homemade-ranch baked Buffalo Chicken Dip, elevated with blue cheese on top and an add-on side of chipotle! They made their own fresh-Spinach & Artichoke Dip with fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and an extravagant blend of cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, and cheddar jack. The giant soft crust Pretzels & homemade Beer Cheese were notably popular with the kids. Salads? Yep. Tasty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad, crisp and crunchy Caesar salad, house salad with requested black olives, and cole slaw. And sides of orange segments and raisin-like cranberries for the little ones. And on to the main feast :-). Simple fried chicken nuggets and off-the-menu Pepperoni Pizza to be sure the younger crowd was satisfied. The Boars Nest sandwich was overnight-tender pulled pork with tangy Carolina BBQ sauce and fresh crunchy cole slaw on a lightly-toasted brioche bun. The spicier "wilder" Wild Boar sandwich had that low-and-slow pulled-pork awakened with bright jalapeños and spicy Chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with provolone on that toasted yet pillowy brioche. The fresh Caprese sandwich had firm ripe Roma tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella with requested added chicken. It was all dressed with bright basil dressing, drizzled with tangy sweet balsamic glaze, on crisp and soft toasted Italian bread. A well-made classic caprese re-invented by MSBC as a bright crunchy sandwich! Everyone liked those classic crisp pepperoni pies. From their world-class pizza recipes, we had the Supreme: pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, their cheese blend, and black olives, drizzled with fragrant fresh olive oil. And the vegetarian so-tasty-you-wouldn't-guess it-was-gluten-free Yard Sale pizza: marinated artichokes, prosciutto, mozzarella, with an olive oil & garlic base, sprinkled with fresh basil and a dash of freshly-cracked black pepper. Mountain State Brewing Co. gave us a memorable spread of great beers and delicious creative foods. You know we enjoyed leftovers the next day :-) Our terrific server Claire was ever-attentive, and between you and me, made it seem effortless to host our full table of hungry adults and kids. We'll be back, especially for their wide-ranging ever-changing draft list and those amazing pizzas!

On our last trip to DCL, we went looking for a casual dinner brewpub where we could bring our pup…read more What a great find! We were able to sit out on the patio, have a great local brew and sample some absolutely great food, highlighted by some spectacular pizza. The pizzas were so good that, after a busy day the next day, we went back and got more to take home! Definitely a location to return to....

Our routine go to Pizza! We do order early as they get really busy during the peak times. Seating…read moreinside is limited but picnic tables are also available. Staff is awesome!

The pizza was good, but the two ladies who served me were exceptionally nice. I would recommend…read morethis place.

Nearly everyday of our Deep Creek Lake vacation, a sweet treat stop at Lakeside Creamery is a must!…read moreWhether docking or driving to it, we love the coffee, mocha chip, mint cookie, and brown sugar oatmeal flavors! The staff is always hustling when the line is out the door. Our pup loved loved loved loved his generous pup cup!

The blonde girl it extremely rude. She rolled her eyes and gave us extreme attitude when we asked…read moreif it was our turn to pay. We're not from here and didn't know how it worked. She was extremely disrespectful.

This ice cream and coffee shop is easy to miss situated in a corner between the biggest grocery…read morestore for miles and a large gift shop just across Rt 219 from Wisp Ski Resort. You do have multiple ice cream options in the McHenry and Deep Creek Lake area, but Bear Creek has a couple distinct advantages. First, it is open year around, something the ones lakeside are typically not. Second, it is not usually overrun with lines out the door as some of those lakeside ones are (and there is a time and place for those as the view overtop the lake is good fun as well). The selection of ice cream is more than ample and the prices don't break the bank like many tourist-centered locations can do. And over the course of at least five visits across multiple years, I have never experienced slow, grumpy, or impatient service. Any frustration here is likely to come from other patrons rather than those behind the counter. And fair enough, it is the first time visiting for the tourists who often make up the clientele. There can also be big intergenerational groups where getting all the orders organized in a timely manner can be a challenge. But honestly, hopefully you are on vacation as well so where do you really need to be? There are a few tables inside and out so take a load off if you need to. And enjoy that tasty jolt of sugar or caffeine!

I have never been in an ice cream and coffee shop! We were here early so we all ordered some…read morebeverages. I didn't want more coffee so I went with a small hot chocolate. It was delicious! However the small is pretty small! I felt like a little kid drinking it haha We may stop back for some ice cream later on.

Late spring may not be high season in the Deep Creek Lake area but that doesn't mean that the area…read moreisn't beautiful. I've spent a bunch of time in the area in the other seasons but seeing it spring was new for me. So was lunch at Firewater. I enjoyed both. As you might think from the name, Firewater is all about the drinks. Not only do they look beautiful but they punch above their weight in a tourist mecca. My Baby Got Daq was so much better than one would imagine for a cocktail on tap. Served in a coupe, this traditional daiquiri was made with anjeo rum, which gave it a gorgeous brown color. The simple (traditional with a twist -- pineapple!) recipe (lime and sugar) allowed all the ingredients to sing and you would be hard-pressed to tell that it came from a tap, rather than a bartender's careful hand. Drink in hand, the food menu acquitted itself just as nicely. My large (Southern) party made short work of the deviled egg appetizer. Likewise, my brisket sandwich (on gluten-free bread and served with a side of grits) was filling, smoky (with a crunchy bark) and deeply-flavorful.My group took advantage of the nice weather and are outside, enjoying the lovely water views and pleasant service. With a population the size of a New England liberal arts college, odds are if you're patronizing Firewater you're not a local. That's fine. Tourist cities need tourist dollars. Spend yours here. While in Deep Creek, this will become a trusted lunch destination. I'm just surprised I 'discovered' it so late after multiple trips.

Visited here on a bachelorette and our group had such a nice time! The ambience is so cute and I…read morelove that this spot is right on the lake. The pretzel bite app is a must try especially with the queso! This is a popular spot, so expect a small wait if you go around popular dining times. Service was friendly! 10/10 recommend!

Awesome pizza with amazing service and great atmosphere after a tournament. Fun for the whole…read morefamily with corn hole in the back while we ate salads and then the delicious Primo Pepperoni Pizza was incredible. The crust brought me back to the great era of pizza. Delicious is an understatement. Well done Deep Creek Uno. If I could give you more than 5 stars, I certainly would!

we were sat right away, plenty of seating inside and good amount of free parking in the lot…read more bathrooms available inside. they have a lot of good drinks and desserts options. but my food came out overcooked and the bottom was burnt. our waitress didnt check on us, she would just walk by our table and didn't even look our way, we had to wave her down whenever we needed anything. she didn't remember what asked for and had to ask her again. she didn't even take any empty dishes or empty glasses away until had to wave her down for the check, she took away1 empty plate and left the rest of the empty dirty dishes on our table.

The food was excellent. The service was excellent, and the audience is fun!! It's a big place!…read more The vision that the owner has is truly amazing with the menu!! . There's something for everyone. We were very pleased with everything that we ate. Can't wait to go back when we are in Morgantown!! And try some more of that great food!!

We came into Black Bear with a party of six and had a great experience. The burger was delicious,…read morethe beers were cold, and the ranch was amazing. Our server was extremely nice and even included a free birthday shot for me, which was such a thoughtful touch and definitely went above and beyond. The bathrooms and bar area were clean, everything was easily accessible, and the overall environment was really nice. We had a great time and would definitely come back!