We celebrated a family birthday this weekend with a party for about 25 people at Top Down Brewing…read moreand it could not have been better! Our space was clearly marked reserved and we were given time to get set up before the birthday girl arrived. Our bartender was so very knowledgeable and helpful and on top of everyone's orders. The space is charming and comfortable and the beer is excellent. Everyone that attended agreed that there would be return visits, soon. Thanks Too Down!

What a cute place. Great service. Great - super cold drinks!…read morePerfect! Such a busy place. Customer keeps coming in! Great vibe here. Amazed by the price!!!! Very very reasonable!!!!!

The Hefeweizen was delicious! Better than the popular brand I buy at grocery stores. I never…read moredreamed I would rant about an egg salad sandwich. But holy cow. It was amazing. Rough chopped egg, with pieces of pickle, rather than relish. The sourdough bread was toasted, & there was a nice cut of cheddar & lettuce. The staff was busy, but friendly & accommodating. Being able to choose inside or outside seating on a nice day like today, was a plus.

This is my neighborhood brewery and I love supporting a local establishment. However, EVERY time we…read morego - the same person is working and she's deeply unwelcoming. I almost feel bad ordering from her as she makes it seem like a huge inconvenience. No smile. No kindness. No customer service. Ever! It's really hard to have a good time there when that's your server.

We were visiting Puyallup for a work event and not very familiar with the area. Someone recommended…read moreBumpy's to us so we decided to give it a try and are happy that we did! The service was excellent. The bartender/server was super helpful in accommodating my food allergies and even went into the back to check the ingredients list for a menu item I was interested in. The salad I decided to get was fresh and yummy! My husband was pleased with the pizza he ordered. We will stop by here again next time we're in the area.

My friend picked us up from the airport and practical joker he is, took us here for a drink. I…read moreshould mention that it's my first time in the Seattle/Tacoma area other than driving along the coast from Canada to LA several years ago. This is a typical dive bar with regulars at the bar looking hazily at their libations. Soft rock played in the background and lots of high tops beside the bar. I was asked to order and picked out deviled eggs and nachos! How could you go wrong even if they were so so? Well, the joke was on our friend because they were delicious! The deviled eggs had bacon crumpled on top with sliced green onions and were served on a bed of greens! The nachos were well covered and must have been prepared in layers. Dive bars can have great food!

Came here for the trivia. Keep coming back for the service and great food…read more Despite them joking about being a "hot dog joint" I had my first hot dog during FIFA. It was so good. But the pretzels, chicken, and drinks are so good too. I drink old fashioned but they have a huge rotating tap and malort! (Which I didn't realize people ordered on purpose... but they do!) Fast friendly and a great family friendly local spot.

We went for trivia night and had a fun time! Good variety of craft beer and cider, and a simple…read morefood menu. The staff and fellow patrons were kind and it was fun to have some friendly competition. We'll likely return and bring friends next time since we had a good experience and there is a selection of games to play.

I almost came out to lazy ballerina over the summer for my birthday and when of my friends said she…read morewas up for drinks & enjoyed coming here, I was excited to come see for myself! We parked on the street behind the bar although there seems to be a parking lot for them behind, it was hard to tell signage wise where it was good to park. We came as soon after they opened and they had ample seating. It wasn't until I was walking to the back for the restrooms and didn't realize it really opened up behind the front room! Their self serve wine station was a cool idea and the decor and vibe of the place was cozy, almost like a speakeasy type of thing. The halloween decorations added to it!Bartenders were all really sweet and checked on us often during our visit. Apparently their cocktail menu had new fall drinks and every single one we had were delicious and unique. The vanilla chai old fashioned & Caramel apple were amazing! My friend had the cranberry gin fiz & aper "fall" spritz & definitely recommended. We shared the mediterranean plate and man dinner flatbread which were both so good and well thought out!

This is the place to go for a happy hour with friends, a date night, or a small group gathering!…read moreTheir selection of wines are carefully curated, and the self-serve machine is a great way to sample different varieties. They also serve cocktails and beer, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. The food is also delicious and presented with style. The charcuterie boards are great to share, as well as their flatbreads and sandwiches. But the best part is the service. Each server I have had has been impeccable, attentive and friendly. Try the patio on a warm summer day, and catch the live music when it's offered.

Not many of these home brew places around anymore!…read more This place has many recipes for beers and all the equipment and ingredients for making them. Small to large batches, kits to parts, he kind of had it all. Of course, it's probably cheaper and quicker to purchase a case of your fave beer at the store but wouldn't it be such a treat to experience the actual steps to brew making and enjoy your own house made brew? Makes one appreciate the beer making process.

Jon was quite helpful. He suggested a yeast I hadn't used before. Plenty of brewing supplies.read more

Discovered this place when going to the Radnor's burger food truck parked outside. This is a…read moreperfect set-up for the two businesses because Firemind provides a comfortable and family-friendly sit-down environment to eat at, which Radnor's lacks; and Radnor's provides the good food that Firemind does not make themselves. We were lucky enough to come when a FIFA game was on. There was plenty of seating on a Monday night and we got a great view of the game on the tv. There were a few groups sitting in the back and in the backyard patio. The back area offers various beer-brewing books and board games for your entertainment. They offer their own in-house brewed beers and seltzers. I usually drink seltzers to be "healthier" but usually don't like how tart or bubbly most places make them. I tried a special walnut seltzer here that was just a one-off experiment the brewer made. It was AMAZING. I went back for seconds and would love to take a growler home. I think my husband enjoyed his beers too, but he drinks IPAs and that's not my jam. The two guys working that day were very friendly. One of them was the brewer (head brewer?) and we learned a lot about the place's history and what they do. This brewery has been here for years and I didn't know. I thought they were newly opened, similar to Radnor's next door, but they actually rebranded last year or so, so it made it seem like they were a new business. The guys explained that they used to be called something else that made people think they were a place to buy beer brewing equipment and classes rather than a place to drink beer, so they changed their name and it really helped bring more people in. They still offer brewing classes at a great price. It sounds like such a cool experience for the solo beer enthusiast or for a team building event. They also host open mic nights and other community events. I had such a good time here that I would love to come back and continue to try out more of their beers, learn about the beer brewing process, and take in the fun and casual environment.

Firemind Brewing is what used to be the Station U-Brew. At least it's in the same space which I…read morebelieve the new name is due to new owners taking over. Everything seems about the same ( the beertender I recall seeing before when the predecessor was still around...I think) as far as set up goes. Definitely some new signage going on which is to be expected. Firemind and it's predecessor I think remain my favorite brewery in Puyallup. My first visit under the Firemind name I got two of the beers on tap which I liked quite a bit. The first one was Brain Drain which was quite good. It is an English Bitter and lived up to that name quite nicely. It had maltiness going on which I do love with this particular kind of beer. Mind Goblin was the next beer. This was a good one too as it also had maltiness, nuttiness and toffee at play in the the flavor profile. Great first stop...just as enjoyable and the predecessor brewery and I'd love to come back to partake more of their beers !

The food was tasty and the flavor combinations were fun twists. Great wait staff and wonderful…read morecocktails. The Walnut Old Fashioned is great! Definitely worth a dinner.

Today's date: 11/01/26…read more It's my birthday and I wanted steak. I dined in with my family of three and got seated right away. Took the waiter Tony about 10 mins to appear. I would absolutely understand if this was a busy night but sadly it was not. I took it in account that he had a large party before us. Service was very slow and I can't imagine what it may look like on a busy night. I actually timed the moment we sat to the time we actually received our food. 57 mins to be exact. Steak was very unpleasant. I felt so bad and tried to enjoy it because my husband was treating. It was definitely an experience I do not ever want to experience again for $165. They also wanted to get me a dessert but I could not sit there for another minute with how long everything took. Time in and out was about 1 hour and 24 mins. If they thought they were a high end restaurant, you are wrong. Nasty smell in the restroom, maybe bad pipelines. A lot of swearing with people around us. Steak was very dry and tasteless for $52. Definitely won't return and it doesn't hurt to try this place to see what I'm talking about.

Really good food!…read more Friendly & nice! 10/10 Ambiance was really nice and inviting. Come try for yourself and see :)

Came to The Forum for a casual daytime meeting on a weekday, so I was lucky enough to be one of the…read morefew diners in the restaurant. Service was great and very quick, too! I've always been curious about this spot with it being right along the downtown strip, so I was glad to have finally had an excuse to check them out. The vibes here are laidback and just my type. Not quite a dive bar, but also not stuffy and upscale. A fine neutral. Loved the aesthetic with all the wood and low lighting too! Came here during lunchtime and their menu has a lot of tasty sounding options. I ended up going with a Club sandwich sans tomato with a side salad. When the food came out I was shocked - the sandwich is a hefty serving and cut in half, and I was only able to finish one half! The side salad... That thing was an ENTREE size! Portions here go crazy. The sandwich was delicious. Lightly toasted bread but not so much that it was cutting up my mouth. All ingredients tasted fresh. The side salad was also great! Overall a perfect sunny day lunch. Would definitely come back to explore more of the menu!

I've passed Buds in Milton hundredsss of times as I live pretty close by and have always made a…read moremental note that I want to stop in. If you know me, you KNOW I love a good dive bar and you can tell from the outside that's the vibe. I stopped in on a Friday to grab some lunch and get some work done (yes they have wifi!) It was surprisingly pretty busy for it being a work day but everybody was really nice and the vibe was friendly. They have a restaurant portion and also bar seating/tables in the bar, so plenty of space to choose from. Ordered a drink and some mozzarella sticks and got to working and had a great experience! The bartenders here are soooo nice. The bartender remembered my name and gave a nice "bye Lauren!" on my way out which was sweet. Good selection of drinks and pretty solid food menu. While I only got an app, I've heard their burgers are solid so I'll definitely try one of those next time. The mozz sticks I had were delicious - cheesy, piping hot, and unhealthy. Just how I like them. My fiance also loves a good dive bar so we'll be returning soon for a date night. They have a dart board, skee ball, Golden Tee, and some other machines so there's plenty to do here. Super solid on the dive scale!

I stopped in to buy there 15 piece chicken wings. The menu said $15.95. When I got the bill…read more instead of $15.95 I got charged $17.95. When asked the bartender about it, she said, well, prices subject to change. But I never saw any signs to that effect. So I guess if you go in there to eat, you should ask if the price on the menu is the same as with their going to charge you. Okay, I went back today and asked about the difference in the price. I did not realize that they have a dollar fifty charge on to go orders.So that's what the difference was.