Love all the choices of drink. Best selection of ciders on tap. Great service and atmosphereread more

Incredible beer selection, iconic pizzas, great vibe. Tremendous bar that has kept its character…read morefor decades

Great food and great place to eat. Very affordable. Only drawback is that it's hard to find a…read moreparking spot.

From STL, here to watch a game. Yelp said the Reuben and…read morefries were the was to go. Yumm. Did not disappoint

Literally, the best patty melt that I've ever eaten came from this restaurant in Muncie. I tend to…read moreunderestimate the food in general at brewpubs, so I'm sure it didn't hurt that I walked into Twin Archer Brewpub with middling expectations. But this place blew me away. And the fries! The fries were amazing, too. Rough cut and perfectly salted and piled high. They serve a lot of beers on tap, and I chose one called Anti-Hero. It was great, and I loved it so much that I came back later that evening to get another one. As I was sitting at my table enjoying my spectacular lunch, I noticed that they were playing some great tunes. Isn't it nice when you find a place with food that tastes great, and people who work there with great taste in music? One thing to note is that there's a 21+ adults section, and a general section for families. The family area has some games and things to play with while you wait for your food.

Good good. Good service…read more We ordered the chicken wings. It was okay. But it definitely could've used MORE sauce. We also ordered a couple burgers and a BLT. All good. Street parking.

I have been going to Elm Street for years. Our food is always good, and I love that the chef makes…read morespecials every weekend. We came because I wanted to try the sugar cookie martini I saw them post as their cocktail of the month on Facebook. Our servers have always been great. The bartenders were very friendly and it's such a cool relaxed vibe inside. Great place for all types of groups!

We had been looking forward to trying Elm Street for some time and decided to go there for an early…read moreMother's Day dinner. Among the three of us, we ordered the Spinach Artichoke Dip which was quite good, the Brisket Grilled Cheese with tater tots, a Pulled Pork sandwich with tater tots, and the Smoked Brisket Cheesesteak with fries and a Bloody Mary. The sandwiches were good, but not incredible in any way, and quite pricey for the portion sizes. The smoked brisket overall had a nice flavor. However, the fries were inedible, tough and burnt and tasted and looked like they had been fried twice after sitting for some time. They should have never been served. And while our server was pleasant and the atmosphere interesting, we won't return.

I was told by a local that the food at 1925 Pubhouse was great, and I kind of didn't want to…read morebelieve him. I mean, it's a restaurant that's attached to a Marriott hotel. How great can the food be, really? Um, pretty freaking great, actually. I got a fish sandwich, which was a long filet of battered and fried fish, served on an ultra-soft hoagie roll, with a little lettuce and tartar sauce inside. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside, and flaky and soft on the inside. It's the type of thing that I didn't want to stop eating, because the combination of textures was just perfect. Handhelds are served with a side, and I chose the side Caesar salad. It was an OK Caesar, and it did its job to satisfy my CaeSal craving. It comes with red onions on top, which is a choice. The service here was great. The restaurant has a big bar in the middle, with TVs showing sports. The whole place is surrounded by windows, so you can see out into downtown Muncie.

I was looking for a great spot downtown to grab a bite to eat before heading back to Indianapolis…read moreafter a night out, and the 1925 Pubhouse was a fantastic choice. From the hostess, who helped us move from outside inside when it was too cold, to our server, everything from start to finish was so great! I opted for the shrimp tacos as well as the pom-pom margarita, and it was such a stellar choice. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I can't wait to go back when in Muncie!

What a pleasant surprise to find this small brewery (literally) on the south side of Muncie! When…read moreI pulled up to this place, it looked like any other strip mall/industrial office space. Even when I stepped inside, the lobby looked like an office with some merchandise of the brewery on hand. I was greeted by the mom of the owner and she welcomed me back into the brewery (it looks like a big garage) where the vats sit out just behind the bar. I grabbed one of the seats and decided to go with a flight ($7) of five of the six beers. They weren't arranged in any particular order on the taps, so I didn't necessarily drink them in the optimal order, but I was pleased with the flavor on all of them! I started with a Hopscotch Scottish Ale with hops (4.4% ? IBU) that had a pleasant blended flavor where the hops were forward, but not overpowering. I moved on to the Moe's Cream Ale (5%, 10) which seemed especially sweet after the hopped scotch. Very smooth and tasty! The amber (5.3% ?) was probably my least favorite of the flight. It was okay, but didn't stand out from the others. The White River Stout (4.8%, 34) was a little different from most stouts I've tried. It had the deep rich coffee flavor, but there was a hint of some mystery flavor I still can't quite identify, but would say it was almost tart....but not in a bad way. Just a nice flavor with a little something extra. I finished off the flight with the Black IPA (8%, 81) which was another good beer. Plenty of hops, but not overly bitter. I did get to sample the Windy Kilt (Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy) and was surprised that for 9% (27 IBU) beer, the alcohol didn't overpower the other ingredients! It was delicious and balanced. Probably the most enjoyable high alcohol beer I've had! Right now, the space is a bit cluttered and isn't big enough to meet a bunch of friends. It also closes at 6 p.m. during the week. But good news is that the owner is trying to reopen a taproom nearer to downtown (Hoyt and Liberty) late in the summer. From what I was told, it should have plenty of parking and lots of space for customers AND equipment. Not sure if the operations will close on the south side, but even if they brew one place and serve at another, that would be a definite improvement to the visitor experience. I got to talk with a couple of the folks who work there and one of their customers while enjoying my visit. Seems like a friendly group that like to share good stories and listen to a few of mine. Good place! A definite place to bookmark, especially if they get their new expanded location. Review #2622

This was the last of the 3 breweries in Muncie I have wanted to visit. I sat at the bar which may…read morehave 7 chairs. There are 2 tables with maybe 3 chairs each. I think everyone there had some connection with the brewery. The beer was very good. I tried the Black IPA, Liberty Street IPA, Frog Baby ESB, Brauer's Blonde and the Cream. They say on their web site they are making a tap room. They don't say where.

Yes, this is a neighborhood dive bar that caters almost exclusively to regulars. We got some weird…read moreglances, but the old bar wench didn't mind taking my yankee money. Lots of Pabst paraphernalia on the wall informed my fluid selection, but the $2.75 for a can was a bit much, IMFO. Very little else appealing in the beer department, but cheap bloody marys topped us off. I might come back whilst on another Southside beer tour, but don't need to schlep alla way down there just to carpetbag and feel cultured.

I work at a downtown craft beer bar, and find the Buttonhole a nice change of pace. There are few…read moresmall bars of its kind left. It is a piece of Americana that is disappearing.

Books & Brews Muncie is one of 7 B&B locations currently open in Indiana - with plans for expansion…read moreto many more locations in the works. This particular location is in the old Guardian Brewing space, adjacent to the tracks, and just about a mile from the Ball State Campus. While the locations differ, a few things remain consistent no matter which Books & Brews location you visit. Here is the run down: ++ it's the same B&B charm, same tasty beers, same food menu, same amazing handcrafted wood furniture, same events (trivia, live music, open mic night, table top game night - check the schedule for specific days) as the original Indy location. However, this Muncie location brings a fresh layout, a PATIO, and ice/soda service, y'all! + Keep in mind that there is no beer brewed on the premises as of the writing of this review, so there are no growler fills on Sundays. However, you CAN carry out the flagship Books & Brews beers in CANS! Yes, you CAN! + Don't forget to get Mug Club membership - it's good for life - totally worth it at a measly $70 and good at all locations! + All ages welcome -- kids area in the front, tables for families in 2 areas, or a bar area for just the grown folk. + Patio seating! + Flights available! + Cool literary themed merchandise + Games to play! Free fun! + Free Wifi + No TVs...so put your phone down and TALK to your frennns! Come. Sit, drink, converse. Enjoy :)

From the owner: Mission: to create a place for people without a place; where all are accepted, appreciated, and…read moreencouraged to be themselves. We’re passionate about books, food, craft beer, music, board games, trivia, and so much more! All used books are a free book exchange - take one and leave one for free - or you can purchase them for $3.

When a Muncie local tells me to get the toasted ravioli at The Guardian Brewing, I get the toasted…read moreravioli at The Guardian Brewing. Now, I could probably never eat another toasted ravioli for the rest of my life and I'd be perfectly fine, but I had to try them. Not bad! I've had toasted ravioli in St. Louis, which is the supposed birthplace of the food, and these would rival any in the Gateway City. I didn't just want to sit at the bar and stuff my face full of cheese and pasta. So I ordered a pizza, so that I could also stuff my face full of cheese and bread. The pizzas here are sized for an individual to enjoy, but they could also be a nice little sharable snack between two people. I got the Bill the Butcher, which is a meat-forward pie with beer-infused pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, bacon, chicken, sausage, ham and steak. It's a lotta meat! But it was delicious. All of the pizzas have interesting names and even more interesting ingredients, and now I'm kind of wishing I had ordered the Crust Punk Deluxe. Maybe next time! I feel like I missed an opportunity by not getting any of the beer here. But I did buy a pub glass to take home with me. I just wasn't feeling like beer when I visited, but the next time I'm in Muncie, I will definitely stop by for some beer. The service here is very accommodating and friendly. I wanted for nothing, but also, the guy manning the bar was very chill and knew when to hang back.

We love coming to the Guardian. You can come as a family, with friends, with coworkers, or on a…read moredate night. We have sat at the bar, or in the area by the pool table and played cards. Our food has always been tasty, and my mom and I love the street pickle pizza! My boyfriend loves trying new beers. The servers are always very nice. I would recommend to anyone who hasn't been! We have done the euchre tournament, and we would love to do the music bingo and Mario kart tournament here soon.

Great food at the best prices & the most wonderful waitress. We had a very big party after my mom's…read morefuneral and they took care of us wonderfully! Will definitely be back!

Great food, great service. It's better to eat in a bar than drink in a restaurant. Really good…read moreburgers and nightly specials