Lauer Krauts

Anna Marie, the amazing server, is the saving grace of this sewer adjacent establishment. Her…read morecommitment to excellence and world class service is the only reason this review is 5 stars. The water tasted like the sewers backwash where not even an immense amount of chlorine and bleach could help. Our chicken quesadilla in fact had no back back cock going on in it - it was naked filled with despair (cheap cheese) and hate (dollar tree jalapeños). When we flagged that the chicken was MIA like my morals, the kitchen bitties had the audacity to ask for a picture. Like what in the Ross Dress for Less is going on? Is this the court of law requiring proof? WTF. We showed our amazing server. The chips and ranch were almost good enough to make me hetero, but still strickly dickly. Anywho, stick to chips, pizza and ranch. And always ask for the angel set from the heavens (Anna Marie) otherwise it won't be worth your time. You'll leave feeling more hungry then when you arrived.

Great sports bar, will be back. Service was fantastic, great recommendations on our food and…read moredrinks. Loved it!

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The Bison Grill

4.0(109 reviews)

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The Bison Grill is a charming restaurant at Bison Ridge Golf Course. They have a very diverse menu,…read moreboth drinks and food. Our favorite is sitting on the back patio looking out at number 18 and the pond. It's quiet, peaceful, and a great place to relax after playing the course. Service is always very prompt and everyone is very welcoming and knowledgeable about their menu. Pro tip - Bottomless fish and chips on Fridays! They also have a fun and interesting seasonal cocktail menu!

Our waitress was so sweet and knowledgeable. she made recommendations such as ordering the bison,…read moreburger, medium rare over medium because it cooks so quickly. We followed her advice, but sadly, the cooks must have been having a bad day. My husbands medium rare bison burger was cooked well done. I tried the steak salad, which I was very excited about but my medium rare steak was also cooked to well, well done. The meat was so dry. However, our kind waitress apologized and offered me something else. She also removed my salad from the bill without us needing to request it. We greatly appreciated her and tipped her well.

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They're happy hour drink special is awesome. It's buy one get one who would've Funk they did that…read moreat Jerry's service was great at atmosphere was even better.

Great service, tap beer was a little stale, so I just switched to bottles and had a few good beers…read moreand a good burger. Bartender knew everyone there, what they drank and really made this small town bar feel welcoming to a new visitor. I just moved to Brighton and was looking for a good bar, and I found it.

How many bars do you know that show both soccer and NASCAR? That's a combo!

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It's a terrific place to visit on even a quiet Sunday date night. ;)

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Visited here yesterday afternoon. This is my second visit and although it was good, my last…read moreexperience was better. I had a linguine pasta with a cream sauce and grilled chicken. It was good but a bit dry. It's the burger we got to go, black and bleu burger that really missed the mark. The burger patty was super small and overcooked. Our server Amber was great and BUSY!

The fries were cold. This place is in serious need of a renovation. The foam is exposed on the…read morebooths and is filthy.

The double Beth's Junk Burger! RIDICULOUSLY big, and very very good - burger patties were flavorsome and cooked perfectly.

Finally, some decent fish and fries. Would have preferred chips, not fries, but the lemon wedge was a nice touch.

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Dog-eared, grubby menus were somewhat off-putting.

The Sand Box & Grill

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Service was great, waffle fries good. The burger...I'm not sure even had real meat in it. It was a…read moreweird color, undercooked, and mushy, so I was too nervous to eat it being pregnant. I think this is more of a drinking and fried food only place.

Very friendly staff and patrons. There green chili is so good. Beer cold. I really enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere, it is a bar and food menu is not huge. They are now serving breakfast on the weekends.

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.9(642 reviews)

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This is the first time I have ever been offered hot honey butter, croissants. And they're actually…read moreon the house... The service is great. No bathroom tissue in the first stall of the women's restroom even the backup roll was gone, angry full, girl face. B-) Other than that, everything was good.

I've never eaten at this chain before but I was pretty impressed! I picked up a family member from…read morethe airport so we arrived to this restaurant as soon as they opened around 11:00am. It was almost empty except for 2 other groups but the service was a little slow as I'm sure everyone was still opening up for the day. Luke was our waiter and did a good job, but pretty melancholy. Service did pick up once more groups arrived. All the food was delicious- especially the onion rings! Sometimes, chicken fried chicken can be oily or greasy but it was fresh and crispy.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Texas Roadhouse

3.3(112 reviews)

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The pros: Good food--everyone was satisfied with their meal and my steak was great. Fast and…read moreattentive service. The big con: This is perhaps one of the loudest restaurants I have ever been in. Loud music, punctuated periodically by a louder birthday chant with extraordinarily loud clapping. I carry earplugs with me, and this qas the first time I needed to put them on in a restaurant. Ouch!

We were hungry and in the mood for steaks, and since Texas Roadhouse was the closest steakhouse to…read moreus, we decided to give it a try. After this visit, I was reminded why I generally don't care for Texas Roadhouse. The steaks were cooked correctly, but somehow they were still dry. They also had a strange taste that neither of us particularly enjoyed. I ordered a sweet potato and asked for butter and cinnamon. They literally sprinkled a small amount of cinnamon on it--so little that there was basically nothing to use on the potato. I ended up switching it for a baked potato, and they gave me what looked like about a teaspoon of butter. I don't understand why they are so stingy with the butter and cinnamon. It's a simple thing, but it makes a difference. What was also disappointing was that when our server asked how everything was, I was honest and mentioned some of these issues. It seemed like they were a little annoyed that I wasn't completely satisfied. If you're going to ask a customer how their meal was, I think you should be willing to hear honest feedback, even when it's not positive. The one redeeming thing about Texas Roadhouse is their bread. The rolls are genuinely good and probably my favorite part of the meal. Unfortunately, between the dry steaks, the odd taste, and the skimpy toppings, this visit didn't change my opinion of Texas Roadhouse.

5 Oz salmon, veggies and Josh cab DEEEELISH!!!

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Blackberry Bliss is very refreshing!

The Glenn Bar & Grill

3.9(369 reviews)

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Finally a dog friendly place with food! There are so many options for food from steak to a tuna…read morepoke bowl! Not to mention looking at the other people get their food I was jellious! The food also tasted exalent!The service was excellent the waiter that served us was wonderful,. The Ambiance was amazing and great for all ages and pets .I personally loved it amazing experience overall. Also not to mention very dog friendly. The only reason why I say 4 stars is because I ordered the burger medium rare and I came out rare. Other than that the experience was amazing 9/10 stars I recommend. I'll happily come again.

First time at this establishment. Our waiter was super helpful and friendly. I had the French dip…read morewhich was standard. The au jus was bland though. Their green chili was delicious. I asked if there were other side options and got a salad. Was not told there would be a $5 up charge for this so when the bill came was surprised. Dinner total for a cup of green chili, a sandwich and side salad came to $40.

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Mozzarella sticks from happy hour

Gabe's Café

4.3(161 reviews)

10.2 mi

This place was awesome !! Surprisingly a great place to…read morecome have brunch ... They have a full bar . The staff was so pleasant and super nice , very hospitable We had a baby with us and they were super accommodating The food was delicious , loved everything we got... Also loved the vibe of the place Will be coming back

Food was great! We went here for a late lunch & loved the country fried steak, French dip sandwich,…read morefries, & clam chowder. Everything came out hot, fresh, and fast. Service was great, very friendly and checked in often to refill drinks and make sure we had everything we needed. Overall a great spot for the small town of Frederick with a good vibe! My only complaint is that I wished they served all day breakfast because the yelp reviews for their breakfast items looked amazing- will definitely be back to try their breakfast sometime!

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The take-out breakfast burrito purchased on 12/22/2024, and verified by the staff to be "how they're made."

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Gabys German Eatery

4.5(138 reviews)

23.0 mi

Don't listen to the errant jackasses who left a negative review. Its cus they're transactional,…read moreshallow lovers of American chain-food convention. The place is wonderful and charming and the food is fresh and authentic and delicious. And to the premadona who complained about rudeness -grow up, its German hospitality and if you dont like it go eat at Red Robin!

Friendly owner and great food. Lived the Rouladen and…read moreSchnitzel. Bread dumplings were awesome too. Just like Mom used to make.

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Sauerbraten with pirogies.

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Jeff P.

17 years ago

I never had a real Kraut Burger before I stopped by here. Oh sure, I'd bought a crappy version at the King Soopers deli section now and then. But to really experience a real kraut burger, stop by Lauer Krauts. The location is kind of funky, next to the chiropractor's office across the street from the Senior Center. The kraut burgers are really good, but their soups are out of this world!Best chicken noodle soup I've had in a long time. Wednesdays are German Potato Salad day and well worth showing up mid-week. Served warm, it is awesome! Friendly people, great service, homemade food. Give it a try!!! read more

Carl K.

13 years ago

It is a little family owned restuatrant with only a few tables on the inside and a picnic bench on the outside so cozy, and everything thing they make is home made. Get your self a Kraut Burger and a bowl of home made potatoe soup and you are set. Trust me you won't be let down, we have been back several times and have never been let down. Oh they also have pre orders that you can call in to pick up. read more

Allison H.

9 years ago

Delicious and unique! This place is a pleasant change from the standard burger joint! Kind of small inside but I usually grab a few to to go instead of dining in. These tasty things are great for packing in your lunch or just having on hand in the freezer for a quick snack! I'm definitely a regular customer and the quality and service is always an A+! read more

Gerry C.

16 years ago

This place is the best kept secret in Brighton. If it weren't for its out of the way location, you would never be able to get in to eat here. Kraut burgers, soups and deserts, they're all excellant. The owners and staff are friendly and the service is great. If that isn't enough, imagine a bottomless, 5 cent cup of coffee! read more

Jacob L.

5 years ago

The burger was not what I expected, but also better than I expected! A very small space, but it allowed us to get to know the people working when the rush died down. The menu is slightly confusing... halfway through I noticed a piece of paper with a "Guys special" that I will definitely be ordering next time! read more

Chad W.

13 years ago

I went on a Wednesday about 3 weeks ago. Great price but the food was even better. Had the kraut burger, german potato salad and bread pudding. It was awesome. The burger and dough tasted good so I'm not sure why the previous comments were so harsh. Keep doing what you're doing Lauer Krauts! read more

Tuy Anh P.

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11 years ago

Most famous for their homemade Sauerkraut Recipe that has been in the family for generations, this is something you have to test for yourself. But i also think you'll be in for quite a treat with the classic Russian-German pastry pocket, the Krautburger! read more

Chad W.

13 years ago

I've been here three times and they never disappoint. I always order the Jack Burger but I recommend going when they serve the German Potato Salad and the bread pudding. You'll be amazed! read more

Cindi B.

12 years ago

Amazing better than I ever could have hoped. Delicious and well worth the 35 mile drive. Staff was incredibly nice and made our visit memorable. Will come back often. read more

Nicole J.

7 years ago

This hidden gem is well worth the visit! I didn't even know this place existed until my daughter told me about it. Their kraut burgers are pretty darn good. read more

Robert H.

7 months ago

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Edward S.

3 years ago

This place is the bomb. Me and my boys come up there about once a month just to enjoy the Kraut burgers. They are off of the hook!

Heather H.

Elite 15

10 years ago

Very good- not as good as my grandma's, but good. Only frustration is that they sell out quick so you gotta be early.

Marlen M.

12 years ago

Love to stop in for breakfast. Get the "breakfast in bread". A cup of coffee and it just doesn't get any better. read more

Kayla M.

10 years ago

Delicious! Such a cute little place and the staff so so friendly! Loved it will definitely go back

Kristel A.

173

11 years ago

We love their krautburgers! They have just the right amount of filling and not too much bread.

Michael Z.

6 years ago

Staff and food are great. Great little shop with some homemade tasty food. Highly recommended.

Terri K.

12 years ago

Incredibly friendly service even though we showed up so close to closing. Food was yummy.

Caphill S.

13 years ago

I had the cream of broccoli soup. It was really good. Really nice staff. I will be back.

Nicole M.

4 years ago

Wonderful food, always a special treat! Great ladies who always make you feel welcome!

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