I will start by saying I was a bit nervous to go here since breweries and Celiac are not exactly compatible. However, I was happy to find that there was a cafe in the back corner that opens in the mornings. So on the way to work, I tried out their cute cafe and got a pumpkin-spiced latte with almond milk. Overall, the coffee was decent and wasn't bitter or burnt (which was impressive since when I visited, the cafe was very new with little experience). This definitely earns them points in my book. I will say that they lose points (in my books) just based on my personal preferences. First off, being a brewery, expect there to be a STRONG smell of beer. Even though I wasn't in there for long, I could still find myself getting a headache and not enjoying the strong smell. I'll also say that the service I received the morning I went wasn't the best, and the man who made my drink definitely did not want to be there. As I've mentioned in other reviews I've done, I rate places HEAVILY based on service and kindness. Overall, the coffee was decent, but there are better places to go on Waltham that I would rather go to instead. read more

I always say yesss to beer Nothing like that first sip of cold beer after a lovely hike through a nearby trail. Mighty Squirrel is a great brewery & a local gem. Great space, both indoor & outdoor. Plan on a food truck of some kind being there. Also, great service paired with a wonderful selection of beer. So come, stay a while, grab a couple beers & don't be like me and get absolutely smoked at a game of Jenga. read more

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

We had very good beers; warm, soft pretzels; and basically unlimited samples at Mighty Squirrel. The Pilsner and sours here are really interesting. Definitely go with the pretzels too - these were basically perfect complements to the beers we had. I liked that they offered 7 oz (and 16 oz) portions, because smaller portions mean less guilt. read more

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Great space!! Lots of room to spread out and enjoy some really good beer! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and lots of beers to choose from so you are sure to find something you enjoy. They also have small bites but usually have a food truck as well read more

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Stopped by for an impromptu lunch with my Lovely after a doctors appt in Waltham. Taqueria Mariana taco trailer on site. WOW tacos & a quesadilla to eat with tasty Cloud Candy to wash it down. read more

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I used to love this place. The food trucks were great. The service was terrific and it was easy to get a beer. Now they have their own food truck and you have to wait forever to get food or a beer. Food comes out cold. read more

This place is around the corner from my house. They have some of the best beer I've had in the area. You can go on any season because they have those Heating Towers. They usually have like a food truck out there that you can purchase food from. You can do flights, and the beer comes in these little cute glasses with the cutest little squirrel imprint. The outside is such a beautiful aesthetic, and there's plenty of parking. It's easy to find, and close to some other shops. read more

They would do right to return it to the original concept of brewery with food trucks. The Watertown location has the restaurant/brewery vibe and it fits better there. I miss the open seating and the food trucks and being able to go grab your own beer sit and relax for a couple hours. With the restaurant vibe you feel rushed. read more

Excellent brewery with roughly 20 options at all times. Mighty Squirrel loses a star for weak food options, 1 food truck per night (with 5-10 selections on a typical menu) is not enough choice, frankly. However, Mighty Squirrel recognizes this dilemma - and partially redeems itself by allowing patrons to bring their own food. As for the real attraction - the beer - the Taproom is a large and accommodating space which boasts plenty of seating options, and 2 outdoor terraces to imbibe when the weather permits. There are typically 6-7 IPAs flowing including its iconic and "juicy" Cloud Candy (6.5% ABV). loves its "Gourdgeous" Pumpkin (6.1% ABV) selection - throwing off subtle notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and candied yams. Usually a bunch of stouts - one stout is a 7.2% chocolate raspberry torte, another is more classic 4.2% jet black but with a creamy, medium body. A golden ale, a German Pilsner, an Italian Pilsner, an American Lager, and 5 sours, round out the menu. I personally don't like sours, which have appeared recently en masse, so I have much of opinion, except to say that Mighty Squirrel has a more than ample selection of late, appealing to a growing interest in this category. I miss their Mike Czeck Pilsner, a light dry thirst-quencher that typically makes a summertime appearance. varietal are always on tap, plus enjoy plenty of enticing IPAs, and read more

In town for business and stopped in here for thirst quenched and small plates. The beer selection, food menu, and service were all so exceptional it went on my list of 'Must Do' things when I'm here! Our server, Kimberly, made us feel like regulars and her hospitality was such a pleasant surprise. Kaitlyn behind the bar was very knowledgeable about the tap offerings too. Thank you, Mighty Squirrels for the great evening! read more

We had a nice visit to Mighty Squirrel. Had some lager and IPA. And pizza, which was quite good. Reminded me of Bertucci's pizza. They had an acoustic guitar player who was quite talented. Soumd wasn't too loud so we were able to converse. Lots of parking outside, plenty of seating inside. read more

Really fun area out in Waltham for hanging and chillin with some good brews. The atmosphere is industrial chic meets strip mall. They have a really nice patio with heaters and fire pits to enable more use year around. The inside has some game tables (e.g., table tennis) and rocking chairs with board games. Service here is nice. I appreciate the different ordering options. Knowledgable but chill drink-tenders. Drink options: TONS of drinks on tap and around. They keep a fairly updated list of what's available. Food often includes a food truck outside by the patio even when it's cold. Definitely a fun place to hang with friends or meet with folks after work. read more

Mighty Squirrel in Waltham is one of my favorite breweries in the Boston area! The indoor area is huge and outdoor space is great for dogs! So many options for beers on tap from IPAs to Sours to Stouts. My favorite is the seasonal Costume Contest Milk Stout and my boyfriend loves the classic Cloud Candy IPA. They also have a ton of board games, a coffee bar, and rotating food trucks (on Sunday there was a Grilled Cheese truck). Staff is so friendly and quick! read more

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Outdoor dog friendly patio with Gourdgeous Pumpkin and Costume Contest & Melt Grill Cheese truck food - Breweries Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Cool fun spot. The space is large and so much room for hanging! Didn't personally try the beers but my brother and husband loved! Would totally come back and bring some snacks! read more

The service it top notch. Everyone can give you the scoop on all their beers. The interior is really cool and inviting, a great ambiance! read more

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This was a little bit of a hike for me but worth it. There is a location right next to Fenway that I will check out next trip. The staff was super friendly and helpful and answered all my questions. They have some food on their menu and depending on the night there may be a food truck. Tons of indoor and outdoor seating would make it a great place to bring a large group! Loved the Cloud Candy IPA and also had to the runners high in honor of the Boston Marathon! read more

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Great beer!! Chill ambience and lots of games for kids. Food truck right outside. A great family friendly place to stop for a great beer read more

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Awesome brewery - while visiting from out of town, my friend recommended Mighty Squirrel because of my love for sours. We went on a chilly day and it was packed! That said, the outside area had heaters on, so we found a spot outside and weren't bothered by the chilly weather at all. There were plenty of delicious options to choose from, so I opted for a few small pours in order to have a variety (they also allowed me to try a taste of a few that I was deciding between!). All the options were great, but I would say my favorite was the Sour Face Blackberry. read more

I stopped by here earlier today by myself for some drinks. I had actually found out about Mighty Squirrel Brewing only a couple of days prior as I happened to buy one of their beers in Trader Joe's. Whenever I saw that they were in the same town that I was staying in, I decided to give it a try. Mighty Squirrel is a massive place with all of their brewing equipment in plain sight whenever you walk in. Everything inside felt bright and clean and they had tons of different seating options including a bar, tables and more. Then the outside had a patio with string lights and plenty more seating. Whenever I go to a new brewery, I often get a flight of beer but at Mighty Squirrel they don't do flights and only do 7 oz pours instead. So on this day I decided to go with three 7 oz pours and chose the Cloud Candy IPA, Johnny Hammertime (Triple New England IPA) and then the Field to Pint (Pale Ale). For my first beer I tried the Cloud candy IPA which was strong and hoppy from start to finish with a lingering bitter flavor. Second was the Field of Dreams which had a crisp first taste which was followed by a pleasing finish with a flavor profile that I don't know how to explain. Last but certainly not least was the Johnny Hammertime which had a little bit of sweetness to me followed by some major hops and then a lingering bitterness confirming you had indeed just drank a triple New England IPA. Out of the bunch I think that the Cloud Candy IPA was my favorite. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. The beers were good and I loved both their space and the fact that they had a food truck outside. read more

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Sad to demote to 3 stars, but it must be updated... until they can do better or respond. As a proud local of the establishment I've been singing their praises for years. So let's start with the positives before acknowledging the misses. PROS - Their beers are fun and love the rotating seasonal flavors! - Staff are nice. I accidentally knocked over a small pour glass while sitting at the bar due to the glassware's top heavy shape. The bartender cleaned up the spill and topped off my glass. - This is a go to place to meet up with friends and I enjoy the window peering into Central Rock's Bouldering gym next door. - They have board games on the side available for you to play in varying levels of completeness. (i.e. Guess Who is missing a lot of people.) - Lovely outdoor patio space for warmer months. - Rotating events during the week and they seem to be active partnership with Waltham at events (i.e. Waverley Oaks gym next door) Tues - Bonsai Bar every so often that seems to sell out quickly Wed - Running Club & Trivia Thurs - Live Music - Rotating food trucks every day of the week which is exciting! CONS ordered by level of level of contempt they've induced. - Beers To Go / Online GoTab ordering is BROKEN. I wasted a lot of time placing the order thinking it would be ready. Then I went in to try and pick it up the next day only to see my card was charged but no email was generated. Of course this could be a glitch in their system. Management basically told me, "Sorry too bad and call your CC company to sort that out. You can order it again here and we will get it for you." So I had the displeasure of disputing this $101 charge on top of REBUYING this in person and running late for another meeting. I will NEVER use their online ordering until they fix. - Live music nights make it so uncomfortable and loud to talk to people. - Weekly Trivia is the worst I have ever experienced. I can't believe people come here in droves for lazy trivia where we barely found a seat 20 min before trivia began officially. Not necessarily the digital version is bad but it's so dang slow where you count down to even answer the question. It's ~1 hr and basically you crawl through 10-15 random questions with no theme. - No beer flight option is a travesty given the $7 charge for small pour. - Website is NOT always accurate for events/food, but that is probably the case with all businesses. https://www.mightysquirrel.com/foodtrucks https://www.mightysquirrel.com/eventcal I will still stop by here and try their seasonal flavors or meet up with people given this is the closest brewery. However, I'll also be warning folks away from the online orders and trivia while looking for competition to try. read more

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Dec. 13 GoTab online charge. Dec. 14 in store re purchase minus the Happy Anniversary glassware. - Breweries Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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I discovered mighty squirrel while at another bar. As I love squirrels I knew that I had to make the trip out. This place was excellent. They have a great selection and able to get full and half pours. Their beer names are clever. I recommend the dear Kelly and strawberry sour. Staff were friendly. Food trucks were available outside on the day of my visit. read more

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My favorite brewery! One of the only places i can take my dog and enjoy a beer. 10/10 recommend and the staff/service is lovely. I frequent this location due to the ambiance, options and people! Love the patio and indoors. read more

a 3.5 to a sometimes 4. First, beer is yummy, But, the events ie, Halloween 2024 was done poorly --- few customers were in costume, staff not in costumes, and, hardly any Halloween props to support the occasion. ! The anniversary festivities ie, the raffle On 12/7 , none of the bartenders paid attention to it And added it was "poorly organized". We had many tickets, ours and other consumers who left us theirs because they waited and waited for the calling up ticket numbers; I hope the management gets better at following thru with what/how they advertise events. I: Denise Watertown read more

Super nice brewery with great beers! My bf and I decided to check out this nice brewery after trying one of their staple beers Cloud Candy. The brewery is super spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They offer a nice selection of their craft beer along with small bites. It was a nice surprise to see a few food trucks parked right out front when we arrived. I went with their mango lassi and it was very refreshing and light. My bf got their signature Cloud Candy because he enjoyed it the first time he tried it. We had a great time enjoying our drinks and ambiance. We will definitely be back! read more

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This was our first visit to Boston, MA since the summer of 2010. While we were walking around I found this popup brewery right in the market district area of Boston called the Mighty Squirrel Brewing. I'm a HUGE fan of anything Hazy. They have a New England IPA which was so amazing, This was my first New England IPA in a New England state. It was incredible, smelled terrific, had the right taste of the juices on the IPA. I was very happy with the outcome of this beer. They had a limited selection of beers which makes sense when it's a popup. The server was friendly and helpful about the beers. We drank it in the area that was for people drinking and eating. I can't wait to come back but stop at the main location. Cheers!! read more

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We fell in love with this place! Beer was exceptional. Empanadas were very delicious. lots of great relaxing seating spots. We live in Vermont but we will be back! read more

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Loved my visit to the mighty squirrel! I went on a saturday night and the place was busy but still plenty of room to sit and it wasn't too loud. There's a view of the rock gym next door and they have a bunch of games which give you something to entertain you. There's a food truck outside and some light options at the place. The beer selection is solid, full of ipa's and sours. Will definitely be back! read more

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This place is huge! Lots of space to mingle, sit down, etc. Inside and outside. It was busy when we went on a Saturday afternoon, but we found seating right away. We are big fans of IPAs and while we didn't find a beer that we loved, we had fun trying them all with their small "samplers." The Indian/curry food truck outside was very good and convenient since they weren't serving food that day. read more

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - IPAs! - Breweries Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I can summarize my experience in only 4 words "great concept; poor execution". As we approached Mighty Squirrel, we were quickly impressed with the open air seating area, nicely arranged with perfectly aligned rows of beautiful umbrella covered tables. Next to it, two food trucks were parked and ready to serve. Inside the brewery, customers can seat and enjoy a variety of craft beers in a cozy air conditioned space. We were seated at one of the outdoor tables where we quickly found the now popular QR code menus for online ordering... and that's when our problems began. The online ordering process was extremely complicated. We had to try several times before getting it right. Since there are 3 entirely different places to order from, our food and beers were all delivered separately and far apart (time wise). The outside guests (like us) couldn't order the smaller size beers because the brewery "doesn't carry the small size plastic cups for outdoor service" The food and food selection was not great, but I sort of expected that from a brewery. However, I felt the beer selection was not that great either. I had the Dear Patrick, one of several NE IPAs, which did pack a good flavor and I recommend it to anyone who's starting to venture into IPAs. The issue for me is that most, if not all, selections were IPAs, which I feel is just too limited for any brewery. I hope things improve because the concept and the potential are definitely there. read more

If you're looking for a chill place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon, only come here if you have children that need to let off steam. As an adult with no small children, this was not the place for me. Children everywhere, coloring on the floor, running around, taking up all the table space. The one positive of it all was that there's no long beer lines. We actually were the only ones ordering beer. Normally we would each have 2 beers each. Today my husband had one and I had a 1/2 pour. It was in the 30s outside but it was such a nicer vibe out on the patio than with the romper room going on inside. The beer is good. I'll definitely try Fenway when we're in that area. But, Waltham? Nah. I hope they're making money on something there because the beer is good. They need to get rid of the Chuck E. Cheese environment though if they want to sell more of it. read more

A few of my local friends had come to Mighty Squirrel the previous weekend, so I had a head's up on what to expect. I was quite impressed. Their layout and routine is down to a science, and the beer list is amazing. You also have a variety of foods you can order both from inside and from food trucks, for which their schedule is conveniently maintained on their website. Anything you order comes to your table very quickly. But as the weather warms up, and things ease, prepare for waits for tables anywhere, inside, the patio, and the biergarten. Plan your time well, for you may have a seating limit under various situations. I have a preference for stouts, and I was quite excited to see their variety - less excited to see that only one of them was on tap. I also tried their Wee Sip Scotch Ale (10.3 ABV, glad I wasn't driving) which I'll describe as "interesting" but not unlikable. I guess for the rest of the stouts I'm just going to have to return and conveniently purchase cans to go. I was originally asking myself, "Isn't it excessive to have stouts in flavors like Red Velvet, Nutella, etc.? - to which I immediately had to reassure myself OF COURSE NOT! And for those times when I'm not in the area, I understand many of their beers are generally available elsewhere. But somehow I doubt I'll turn down any opportunities to come back here... because SQUIRREL! read more

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Only 1 stout on tap today (better than zero) plus some tasty root vegetable empanadas. - Breweries Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The Mighty Squirrel pub is a very pleasant spot in Waltham. I went for my friend's 24th birthday and had a great time. They have an expansive beer menu, ranging from strong, to sweet, perfect for anyone's personal taste. It's a large venue as well, so you could grab a big group, or a couple friends to go, and you would find a spot to sit. It's interestingly a popular spot for big parties and family's, so you will probably see kids if you're trying to go. They don't have much of a food menu, and they do run out of certain things pretty quickly (they were out of hot dogs the day I was there). They usually have some food trucks outside, but those can get pretty pricy for simple bar food. I did, however, get the empanadas, which were surprisingly crispy and flavorful. Not the best I've ever had, but serviceable and very well paired with their beer selections. The only disappointment was their trivia night. There were only a total of 14 questions, and the answers were revealed slowly for a system that was totally online. It was also hard to hear the presenters, which was a little frustrating. Would come here again for beer, not for trivia. read more

I stopped in yesterday with friends out of curiosity because I've driven by many times but never been inside. I've had Cloud Candy lots, so I knew I'd like the beer and was hoping the place would be fabulous. But then reality happened! We felt like we were in a daycare center that sells beer. There were so many kids running around, so we sat at the bar to have some peace but, WOW and no, there is no peace. Kids were playing ping pong, kids were at almost every table, kids were running around and underfoot, kids were crying. No thank you. I don't understand how anyone who doesn't have children thinks this is pleasant and I don't understand why day drinking is so important that people bring their small children to a brewery to hang out. I won't be back and that's a shame. I guess im not in their demographic of beer-drinking couples with little kids. read more

My husband and I were in the area and wanted to try a few breweries. My husband enjoyed his beer and I enjoyed some water. The atmosphere is very nice and lots of tables inside and outside. read more

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The variety on offer is good ... but they don't offer flights at the brewery itself ?! Additional points off for $4 7 Oz sampler size pours , no meaningful food offerings inside other than reheated tapas. Yes they have whatever random food truck is outside , but that's hit or miss and even more overpriced. I'd honestly hoped for better from an otherwise nice looking place packed with people . At least the grounds are well kept and they've got a good sitting setup . Go if you want a drink and play some games with friends , but bring your own food. $8 a pint at the brewery isn't cheap by any means when you include tip and the fact that it's about $4-5 per can at any number of local places. Probably a bit crass , but I'm tempted to buy their beer in a can elsewhere and bring some food out of a local shop and enjoy the patio instead. read more

Good selection of beers which are made on premises. About 15-20 varieties at all times ranging from IPAs to stouts to Pilsners to porters and more. Large outdoor patio. Trivia night on Wednesdays. The only negative is the food. But, you can bring your own food (like a pizza, etc) or buy from a different food truck that changes daily. read more

Super clean. Was here for a work event. You could literally eat off the floors if you would want to it was so clean. Bunch of different beers the day we were there. We had two small sample size beers. The only thing I wasn't crazy on? Almost everything when we were there was an IPA. I just like a little bit of variety because I'm not a huge beer fan. IPAs are my least favorite. Hey but Id go back. Because they were super nice, and I like the vibe. read more

This is one of our go-to weekend places. It's a neat place with a super friendly staff. Great beer, lots of free parking, and tons of indoor and outdoor seating. During the day, it's extremely kid friendly. I will say that if you want shared outdoor seating, the earlier you arrive, the better. They don't serve food, but they do bring in food trucks. We've never had a bad experience here! read more

Very cool vibe here. Rock climbing next door and then grabbing a brew at mighty squirrel was the perfect date ;). Went with the strawberry sour beer. Delish! Just a little tart, and you get a bit of kiwi in the aftertaste. You can sit inside, outside on lawn chairs, or grab your beer in plastic cups and sit in this outdoor area with tables. Food truck outside. You can look on the website to see which one is going to be there. read more

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Good beers, wide selection... I went there mid week, food selection outside with the truck wasn't great. Bring you food before you go or have delivery.. The atmosphere is very nice and great for group gathering read more