The food served at Lake Ann Brewery comes from the adjacent restaurant, The Stone Oven. You can…read moreorder ahead on line or with a phone call as well as the order window at the restaurant. The food served is delicious. They make daily delicious soups, sandwiches, outstanding pizza and daily specials like Walleye on Fridays. Be sure to order ahead as it is extremely popular. You can eat in the restaurant, but many choose to take their food to Lake Ann Brewery to enjoy local musicians and remarkable beer, cider, on tap root beer, etc. YUM. Don't miss it. Meet the locals, play a board game or gather for conversation or a concert. This is Northern Michigan style of "CHEERS"

This place is a hidden gem. Live music during week in summer, friendly locals & great outdoor…read moreseating area. There's also a barn w open doors for covered outdoor dining. Lots of local Beer selections.

I love this place! I must have walked by it so many times going to the bakery across the street and…read morenever knew what a hidden gem it was! We went when the first opened on kind of a rainy Saturday. You order at the bar and then sit anywhere you would like in the brewery. Drinks were such a good price. The flights are $10 and you can try just about anything. They had a huge selection of beers, ciders, wines. A lot of interesting flavors too so i definitely recommend getting a flight! The server was super sweet and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back here this summer!

I used to really enjoy coming here. For years we would go and do flights. It's still a good spot if…read moreyou want to sit outside and bring your dog. Unfortunately they have changed to plastic cups which I am not a huge fan of. The bar tender wasn't terribly welcoming. Which is fine, maybe she was just having an off day. But I've been there before with the same bartender and she always comes off as annoyed. Again, maybe just catching her on off days. They used to have a popcorn machine which they got rid of. You can buy packaged stuff if you'd like. There is a food truck there but I haven't tried that. The beer now is okay. Nothing to write home about. It was better a few years ago. The best is still the Goodale. Overall if you like beer flights, it is worth a stop. But it is hit or miss on service.

The beers are easily 5 star. Beautiful creations and well balanced. Very very tasty…read more The food is 2-3 stars. It took forever to reach us. Possibly the worst attempt at beer cheese in living memory. Avoid this unessersary upcharge unless you lick wallpaper on a regular basis. Parking and access are ok. All the seats are hard.

"Do you need something?"…read more I walked in on a Tuesday, just before the dinner rush. There were a few customers there already, some sitting at the bar, others placing to-go orders, and some scattered tables. In evaluating the relaxed pace of the two young ladies behind the bar and one the floor, this was not their busy time. I sat at the bar, looking at their beer menu on the wall and compared to their online descriptions, trying to decide what I'd like to try. Several minutes passed without acknowledgment from either staff members. No napkin, no "I'll be with you in a sec!" that's typical of any establishment. I am not inexperienced with restaurant operations; this was uncomfortably unusual behavior. As if I wasn't welcome there for some reason. Finally, after enough time had passed to where I was contemplating just leaving, one of them finally looked at me while she was walking by and uttered that phrase. I was so caught off-guard that I stammered while asking for a flight. I picked the four that interested me, she poured them, then left. No engagement, no conversation about the beers, nothing typical of a brewery proud of its product. The attitude reminded me of another metro Detroit brewery's snobbish standoffishness. Like how they're xenophobic about anyone who isn't a regular but how does one become a regular if they don't welcome you in the first place? After other customers came in, sat near me at the bar, were obviously also first-timers, immediately welcomed with menus and told of the dinner specials, that's when I knew. I was not welcome there. And the only reason I can surmise is my appearance. My behavior wasn't it (and I'm familiar enough with reactions to Internet reviews that are atypical to immediately blame the reviewer instead of considering uncomfortable possibilities). I was received brusquely, not offered a food menu, and only got one check-in -- again, unusual behavior for a brewery and I've been to countless ones around the country. It struck me that my last experience with implicit bias was also in the Traverse City region. I hated to admit the possibility but the anecdotal evidence was clear. I imagine that if I'd been a White man in a collared shirt and chinos, my experience may have been different. Obviously, I can't prove it and if there's an owner response to this review, it'll be full of cliches about how this isn't who or what they are, etc. The establishments in downtown are far more welcoming, so it was a relief when my fellow conference attendees mercifully texted me to say where they were going for dinner. I paid my bill with a modicum of a tip and resolved to strike Stone Hound from my list. For the rest of my business trip, I spread my money instead to places that didn't treat me like an unwanted outsider. Plenty of them in TC, including another brewery in town.

Brewery #266 Third…read moreLife Brewing is a true microbrewery: a small brewery doing good craft beer with no food and no frills. Third Life is located in the former office of an old warehouse that I believe was an old Iron Ore company ( if memory serves me right). The brewery even has the old safe still in wall. I got my usual flight that consisted of Cat Jammin'-Raspberry (Raspberry Wheat), Tomtoberfest (Marzen), S.S. Dankowiak (DIPA) and the Duke of Witch Tree (Hazy IPA). All of them were really good but the S.S. Dankowiak was the star of my flight board. Cool atmosphere with lots of table and board games. Good music playing and a cool brewery sticker. Who doesn't love a bear in a canoe?

Best beer, best local vibe, friendliest staff (shoutout to Jake!) in Manistee. Just go.read more

Terrific "local joint".., great feel, great vibe! Wednesday night live jazz band that is…read moreincredible! Food was terrific..."smash burgers" and craft beer...what more could you want! And the service is incredible! Ammie is a "Joy" and absolutely the best! Fun, friendly and attentive and helps you navigate thru the beer menu. A sweetheart..., makes you feel like family...and that is what makes an amazing night into a memorable experience!!!

My girlfriend and I recently returned from a vacation to the area, we spent a day in Traverse City…read more I wasn't impressed with the Workshop in the slightest. Although the wildfire smoke likely kept some people away, we came around mid afternoon in what should be the beginning of prime time hours and the place was empty. Not a good sign. I found it a bit odd that we had to order at the bar, considering only 2 other groups were there. There were like 4 employees just chatting away at the bar as well. At this point I know what I like in craft beers and I usually never have an unpleasant experience trying them, but we liked nothing we ordered on the beer flight! We had put in an order for the BBQ flatbread as an appetizer as well, and the chicken was super dry. I can't blame the sauce for being to spicy since I'm sure it's a popular local brand. That one's on us. We decided to have an actual dinner closer to our cabin.

Good beer and good food...wonderful setting! We have been there many times and always love it!read more

Hop lot has become one of our must visit destinations when the the Suttons Bay area!…read more We have been visiting for years now and what exemplifies a successful operation is one that is consistently evolving to meet the needs of people looking to eat and drink at unique venue. The bier garten is constantly voted one of the best in the conference and depending on the time of year you visit it may be filled with cozy igloos, roaring bonfires or like today, just a awesome summer vibe. The staff are always friendly, the food gets better every time we visit and the beer is delicious! And now that they distill their own spirits, my wife is even more excited to visit Hop Lot, she even bought a tee shirt on this visit which is a very rare thing for her to do. Thanks Hop Lot!

Great pizza! We enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the outdoor seating. The sandbox for the kids to…read moreplay in is a bonus too.

I always enjoy their hard cider or beer. I'm a big fan of the blueberry lavender cider. It is so…read moregood! It's my favorite hard cider out of all I've tasted. This time we brought friends and ordered pizza from Hilltop, which shares the same space. The margarita pizza never disappoints! Feeling adventurous, our friends got the dill pickle pizza. Sounds odd, doesn't it? It was unexpectedly tasty. I would order it again. Now I've tasted 2 pizzas and love them both. We sat outside at a picnic table then moved to a campfire spot once we were done eating and the live music started. The music was great, the other guests were friendly. But what I loved the most was the location. We watched the sun set over Lake Michigan. It was beautiful!

This is a hidden gem! Nice drive out away from the busy side of T.C…read more Clean, inviting place. Super nice bartender Tiffany and she was training Katie on her first day. We had a flight- all amazing beers. Better than expected- the flavors were so good and spot on. The service was great. We will be back when we have more time.

Cool enough place with good outdoor area yard games and seating- it could use a little refresh- but…read morethe brew was interesting and good enough and they even make a bloody beer which I love, but theirs lacked a bit of flavor and spice. Nice service, but the place just didn't blow me away after all of the places I've visited

Paddle Hard Brewing is our new go-to spot for lunch on the way up north!…read more The restaurant interior is funky, cozy, and inviting; and the staff and bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable about the food and beer selection. If you don't drink beer, they also have ciders and spirits so everyone's happy! The menu is perfect for a brewery, and I especially love the Pizza/Panini section. Each item can be ordered as a flatbread pizza or a pressed panini sandwich. My favorite is the "Tro-Pork-Al," which is pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce, pineapple, and bacon-- unbelievably delicious with melty cheese holding it all together :) Restrooms are clean, food is consistent, and we've never had to wait for a table. I can't wait to stop in again for some yummy road trip grindage! If you find yourself passing through Grayling, don't forget to pop in for a sandwich and a beer- you won't be sorry!

Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.