Went on a Tuesday and it was great. Chill staff, delicious food, great drinks and they played my favorite music

Popped into Nepenthe last night for the first time in a long time and I was reminded that I need to come here more often! It was close to closing but we were able to snag a bar seat and grab one round of drinks. I got the spiked hot cider cocktail and my boyfriend got a pint of the mallet beer. He was able to try a few tasters of the kolsch and lager before choosing, which was nice. The bartender, John, was super friendly and helpful. The space is huge and would be great for a large group gathering. I was impressed with how vast the food menu was and how delicious everything looked - I definitely need to return to give the food another chance. Items were clearly marked vegan and gluten free, too. The vibe could easily have swayed towards bro-ey, if you catch my drift, but the music balanced things out with Britney Spears, Marina and the Diamonds, and Lady Gaga. Kudos to whoever was on aux. They have all night happy hour on Tuesdays and other events like trivia. I'll definitely return for a proper meal and would enjoy hosting friends here, too! read more

Nepenthe Brewing is a great place for vegans and non drinkers. Seem weird for a brewing company? Maybe, but they make it work well and that is why I'm a fan. Nepenthe Brewing has a rotating menu of inspired vegan dishes. This isn't your typical burger and fry brewery. We've visited for date nights, during vegan week, with kids and without. Each time, Nepenthe has not disappointed. Some of the dishes my family and I have enjoyed here are the Killer Tofu (top notch), Crispy Mushroom Banh Mi, Berry Smashed Mocktail, Lemon-Blueberry Cake and, for the kids, the fries with vegan pub dipping sauce. As long as Nepenthe keeps putting forth unique vegan food and mocktails, my family and I will keep it a part of our rotation. read more

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Nepenthe Brewing was long on my list for breweries to try. When the opportunity arose I was super excited to get another brewery off of my list but also after further exploration I really liked the brewery concepts as far as their logos go. I say this because I love getting brewery swag. I love this kind of thing and I go sporting around in t-shirts and such from other breweries and occasionally it's a conversation starter and other times it's not. It's okay if it's not. The "Golden Age" of the craft brewery is dissipating and it seems kind of fast but it is what it is as alcohol consumption is decreasing and the popularity of it is decreasing. So I feel like I am grabbing the fumes of whatever breweries I can try before more diminish... and doing the swag wearing reminds me when things were a bit different... when we were a bit younger. Anyway getting to the primary point here. The beer! Steve and I had one of the beers from this brewery. It was the Cryomancer which was an American style IPA that we both liked the flavor profile of considerably. I have had IPA's that aren't all that exciting but the way this one tasted hit all the right spots and it felt like something new was brought to the table and to her our tastebuds. Flavor features in this beer are hoppiness, pine, bitter and subtle. The beer is light bodied which is nice as it doesn't make it too intense and it's pretty easy to drink more than one due to this non aggressive flavor profile ( or less so anyway). read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came here during Winter restaurant week because their offerings on that specific menu piqued my interest. It was also trivia night so it was pretty busy. I came a few minutes after 8pm thinking I could order off the menu because the kitchen closes at 8:30 only to be told while the kitchen does close at 8:30, the menu stopped at 8. I ended up not ordering food because nothing on the regular menu spoke to me. Ordered a pint of Polydribbles which was pretty tasty. I wish that they would have posted the availability of Restaurant week menu on their website and IG flyer so I wouldn't have made a wasted trip. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Polydribbles - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Overall: one of the best breweries around, excellent beer, unique, delicious, and hearty food, indoor and outdoor seating, kind service, nice garage door that opens the space up, inclusive single-stall restrooms, has a changing pad and high chairs This place and Jailbreak are my two favorite breweries around. There aren't a ton of local breweries that also do food well, but this place knocks both the food and the beer out of the park. I really enjoyed their IPAs and sours. Their sours were in cans not on draft so they couldn't be included in the flights. All of our food was incredible. Everything on the menu looks so fun and unique. I love that they partner with Taharka brothers. Our ice cream cookie sandwich for dessert was delightful. My only critiques would be that we weren't big fans of the chips and the chicken in the motherclucker was a little tough to bite through. read more

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Awesome time at Nepenthe great beer and food. I got two beers from there selection. A porter and IPA. Both were great. The staff were very helpful in picking out stuff. For food I got the Peruvian chicken sandwich. It was well seasoned and fried. Had a nice balance of heat and savory flavors with the sauce. Overall a fantastic experience. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Peruvian Chicken sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Had a great time visiting Nepenthe with friends after work! Seating is pretty open and plenty inside, and I believe there are a few tables outside as well. You order at the bar and wait for drinks to be made/poured immediately while food is delivered to your table! The margarita was pretty standard, and overall priced fairly. My friends had beers and said they love all of the beers offered here! I had the burger and it was seasoned and cooked the way I asked! There is happy hour, which has both food specials and drink specials (there's a chosen beer that is $5 during happy hour I believe). Parking is difficult to find because the streets are just packed and there is no dedicated parking, but would definitely come here again! read more

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We visited this brewery on a weekend afternoon. It was busy, but we were able to find spots at the bar. The bartenders here are really friendly! The vibe is also cool; there's a lot of awesome art and its vibrant space and atmosphere. We tried several different beers and all were good. Didn't partake in food this time, but saw some that looked pretty good. Overall, this is a fun brewery with good beers and I'll definitely return! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

summary: great beer selection (and other adult drinks). great food. and a hodge podge of different seating options. nice bathroom options to boot. no notes. Nepenthe kind of has the decor vibe of a grungy bar, but (thankfully for me at least) that's kind of where it ends. The food options are great with a large variety of things to order from. Everything that I've ordered has been delicious. The bartenders were very kind. Bathrooms were single-stall and clean. They have like a multi-tiered seating situation. There's like a mini-upstairs platform, a main floor area, and garage door seating (bay door opens up where you can people-watch or sit outside). I found some of their sweet options on the sweeter side - like the chicken sandwich was smothered in maple syrup and their ice cream sandwich, although it was delicious, was very rich (splitting and sharing with 4 people was plenty for me). overall, Nepenthe is a bit of a trek for me, but has nailed it every visit we've had. read more

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Great neighborhood restaurant! Food is wonderful (slash burger and fries - wooeeh good! I didn't realize how long it had been since I had a really good hamburger) and an updated menu. Looks like plenty of drink options (I'm not a beer guy). There is plenty of space to sit and hang out with friends. Parking is neighborhood-ish, but I didn't drive far to find a spot. Staff are tremendously friendly. If I could give 6 stars... read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Slash burger and fries - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A classic brewery slinging beers and really solid bar food. Their beers are great, they do tend to be IPA heavy with a few other types. The mallet is my go to, it's their version of a light beer, really mild and chuggable. I'm not a huge beer drinker and I enjoy it. Their wings are my favorite thing. They're crispy and steamy and their sauce could slap my grandma and I'd forgive it. So flavorful, so delicious. The nachos are also really good, and the burger is super solid too! It gets POPIN here on game days, so either bring some pals and pony up to the bar and watch or stay away on game days depending on what your flavor of person is haha read more

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First impressions, this is totally my scene. Vibrant, lively, great music, awesome service and TVs for sports. And the food coming out of the kitchen smelled amazing. I walked in, sat at the bar and was greeted by both servers. I felt welcome from the start and that made for a truly great experience. I liked that although it was a brewery, besides the craft beer, they had wine, spirits and some really cool mixed drinks. There is a little bit of something for everyone here. Scan the QR code for the full menu, but your servers can guide you as well. The food on the menu looked amazing, but I was feeling adventurous so I ordered the wings. If you like your wings with veggies, they don't offer any, but they did give me a choice of ranch or blue cheese. The wings were perfect. 8 glorious, well prepared wings. The BEER: Space Jelly IPA 7% ABV... Oh My Goodness! Let's Go!!! Juicy, not too sweet, fruit on the front, grass on the finish, quite dank and deceptively smooth. Doesn't taste like 7%. Muggle Juice spiced winter ale 7.5% ABV... ummm, yummm, pumpkin spice and delicious, better than a latte. Slightly boozy on the finish and really wonderful. Terminal Exodus Czech dark lager 4.8% ABV... so smooth, totally crushable and they serve it with a lot of head so you can get all that creamy Czech goodness Spontaneous Deviations #5 circa 2023 Barleywine 9.3% ABV... this is unbelievably smooth for a high ABV barleywine. I would call this Barleywine lite. It is really smooth, has a lighter mouth feel than most of the barley wines I have had. This is a keeper, as in keep it in your beer fridge and not just for special occasions. Polluted Sacruary west coast IPA 6% ABV... this west coast won me over, because I am not a West coast fan. Low in IBUs smooth, fruit forward with a piney and floral finish. This is awesomeness. Grim Tidings west coast DIPA 8.3%... a little boozy on the finish with some grapefruit notes. Werewolf death grip American Kolsch 5.5% ABV... not your typical kolsch, has way more body and I get botanical ls and a hint of cucumber. Mouth feel is heavier than a typical Kolsch. This is a gold medal beer. Cerebra session IPA 4.5% ABV... I didn't think I would like thus because normally session IPAs, So very crushable. This is a great summer beer! I did it all for chnookie pale ale 6.7% ABV...Soooo, definitely a West coast, all kinds of piney, but super low in IB US for a West Coast IPA. This is very good. More than Human West coast TIPA 10.2% ABV... All I can say is this is a perfectly balanced beer and if I didn't have to walk, talk and function properly, I could drink this all day. Drink 3 of these and you'll need a designated walker. So, in my limited experience Nepenthe Brewing Co has the best beer in Baltimore. Great service, great food and fantastic beer makes this a must visit if you want an awesome craft beer experience in Baltimore. I guarantee if you put this at the top of your list, you not only won't be disappointed, but probably will be thanking me. Last note: owner is: Brian, Brewers are Eric, Brandon and Renee. There is magic happening here. read more

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This place was hopping at dinner on a Friday night, but we were able to find a table for 2 in the back. Even mix of tables, high tops, bar seating, with a couple of tables outside on the sidewalk too. Order at the bar and they'll bring the food out to your table. I appreciated that they had the O's game projected onto the wall and on a couple tvs. I got one of the cocktail specials- it was a light pour but tasty. My friend ordered a flight and his favorite was the porter. We tried the Korean cheesesteak, gojuchang chicken sandwich, and the buffalo garlic parm wings. Of the three, the buffalo garlic parm wings were my favorite. The cheesesteak was good but the chicken sandwich was somewhat boring. My only critique is that the food is expensive for what it is- $20 for 9 wings. The beer is reasonably priced for a local craft brewery. read more

People kept telling me about this place, so I finally listened. It was not at all what I expected when I stepped inside. Large, spacious venue with a million beers listed on a huge beer board at the bar. Tons of seating and cool decor with a hipster vibe. And the food? The food! This menu is unique and offers vegan options and Asian flare cuisine. DLicious! Ten-ounce pours are reasonably priced at $5.50, 16 oz at $8. The Vegan Smoke Burger was amazing and something that could become a habit. Yummy IPAs - the Ludicrous Speed and Diviners were very tasty, hoppy and fresh. Great service, great food, better beer! read more

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Nepenthe is such an underrated gem in Baltimore! As a vegetarian, I appreciate their very veggie friendly food options such as their tofu wings. The sauces are AMAZING- esp the gochujang one! Their variety of beers is top notch. I love the open air when they open up the garage doors. The brewery is very spacious and can get really packed but the service is very quick! read more

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Stopped by this gem for dinner during their restaurant week. The place was nice and clean, open seating so we sat at the bar. The bartender was nice and offered us drinks as soon as we sat down, went over specials and everything. It was really a nice lil vibe. We both ordered off of the restaurant week menu and I loved it. The broccoli was seasoned to the GODS! The burger was soo good! Like we only ate half of it because it was huge, the cobbler was ok, I feel like it was missing some nutmeg or vanilla, the ice cream was incredible. read more

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Love this place!! My boyfriend wanted to invite friends here for a birthday celebration. We were shocked that they were happy to accommodate up to 25 people for our reservation! We came on a Saturday in the mid-afternoon and the place was packed! Super vibrant and happy vibes all around. We got a whole bunch of flights to try. I've never been a beer fan, but I liked the espresso beer (not sure of the exact name). Fries were INCREDIBLE! So thick and crispy and savory. Genuinely perfect. And the dipping sauces were super fun; I liked this old bay one. Would love to come back again! This place is perfect when the weather is nice and the light breeze comes in. read more

My first visit here was during restaurant week, the food was delicious. I'm not a huge beer drinker but they have a house hibiscus margarita that keeps me coming back. Delicious! (I didn't see it on the menu at my last visit, might of just missed it, but when I asked they immediately whipped one up.) read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Hibiscus margarita - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

1st forgive my headspace didn't take pictures. Came in after the movies, mom &son date night- she had Korean cheeses teak which is usually to different for her to try, but she got down, after the mango cider. Vegan mac n cheese- cavatelli pasta eas great, sauce could have been thicker I ate the vegan beyond burger extra smoked onions, 8% imperial peach cider that was good, but star player was the garage thick homemade cut fries, like grandma used to make, with the gochujang aioli It's funny how certain tastes, food textures, smells, and shape of foods can take you back into your childhood and give you a moment of reminisce of a past loved one... my grandma- that taught me how to cook. Luv ya granny! read more

Came by based on a review in Yelp! Thanks Yelp elite! Parking is an issue, be aware, although if you can find parking, the bar and restaurant is worth it. Great selection of beer and food. We ordered the Beer battered broccoli and the Baltimore Blues burger. The broccoli was battered heavily yet still crunchy enough in the center. The burger was done, and servers never asked about temperature. Beer selection is absolutely fantastic. That's the real reason to come along with the bartenders and servers! read more

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Really nice place and vibe! Came on a Friday evening so it was quite busy but was able to find a seat quickly. Tried a couple of their dark beers and really enjoyed the stout! We also got food, including the beer battered mushrooms and the tofu sandwich with fries. I really liked both! The tofu sandwich was really delicious and hearty - very well seasoned! The fries were awesome and they have a variety of dipping sauces as well! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Tofu sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I had dinner this evening at Nepenthe Brewing in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. I won't make that mistake again. First of all today is my birthday so I wanted to do something nice. Second it is Baltimore Restaurant Week so I decided to try one of the participating restaurants. When I ordered they told me that it would be about 30 minutes for the food to come out. My partner got his appetizer and sandwich within 45 minutes of ordering. I got my appetizer about one hour after I ordered and I got my sandwich ONE HOUR AND 45 MINUTES AFTER I ORDERED. My partner's food was good, I tried it while I was waiting forever to get my own food. My food was awful. The combination of flavors sounded a bit adventurous on the menu but when I tasted the food it was literally awful. The loaded Mac and Cheese with barbecue sauce and jalapeno peppers was just disgusting. The Chimichurri cheesesteak again was an awful combination of flavors. I asked for a box for my sandwich by the time that I got it. Then dessert, how could they mess that up? My partner got the bread pudding and it was burned on the bottom, they didn't even bother to cut off the burnt part, they served it to him burned part and all. My dessert was sickeningly sweet, I got the ice cream sandwich and the combination of ice cream flavor and cookie just did not work together. Overall I would describe the food at Nepenthe with one word - YUCK. We did get one beer and the beer itself was fine. The food was not fine at all. The level of service was comically bad. They do have clean restrooms. Street parking. Never coming back here again ever. They should ban them from Baltimore Restaurant Week. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Chimichurri cheese steak sandwich at Nepenthe Brewing in Baltimore MD. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The food is pretty good for a brewery The fries with their pub sauce were good! They have a variety of sauces to choose from Their wings were also good with various flavors read more

I stopped by Nepenthe to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday evening. We had a group of 6 and were able to find a table to seat us. The brewery had a lively hum to it; there were lots of Orioles fans and college basketball fans there to watch the games and enjoy some drinks. I was happy to see that there were a few TV's scattered across the bar and a large projector on one wall. Overall, the atmosphere is really lively and friendly. The beer selection is pretty vast; I'm not a huge beer guy buy I was able to find a few selections that I liked. Of course, I started with a flight to get a taste of a few different varieties ($12-14ish bucks for four 3 oz pours). I then ordered quite a few of the 10oz pours for $5-7 bucks each. Then they have the full pint size for an additional few bucks. I like that they had these sizing options, allowed me to try a few different beers without feeling too full. Their IPAs were really nice - would definitely get them again. They also serve a limited selection of cocktails and mocktails, just in case beer isn't your thing. This place is really popular for their food. Our table tried a few different burgers, sandwiches, and bites. Overall, everyone loved their orders particularly the chicken sandwich options. Next time, I want to try the wings - they looked pretty great coming out of the back to other tables. The waitstaff were so friendly and helpful. As usual, I needed some help picking out beers to try; each person I talked to was so helpful and patient while helping me make a selection. The line to order more food or drinks moved quickly. There were plenty of staff to buss tables and keep the space clean. The whole operation was just really smooth. We stayed until closing time (10p on a Saturday) - everyone agreed that this was a great night out. I'd happily return back to enjoy more of their delicious fare and that fun filled environment! read more

The Baltimore hot chicken sandwich delivers a delicious flavor punch. The heat level is well balanced and not just hot for the sake of being hot. It has flavor! The slaw balances out the heat of the chicken and uses just the right amount of Old Bay to give an additional complimentary layer of flavor. It is served on a wonderful roll. You can also get fries. They are fat, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned, and they have. A great selection of dipping sauces. All of this went great with their Werewolf Deathgrip, an American Kolsch. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Baltimore hot chicken with fries and AMERICAN KÖLSCH - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Nepenthe really is an excellent brewery. Great beer, great atmosphere, and good food too. Great beer variety. I tried their gingerbread stout and spiked eggnog (this was the only cocktail they had when I visited). The stout was absolutely phenomenal. The perfect wintery drink. The spiked eggnog was really good as well! We were able to get a tour of the brewery too while we were here! Pretty cool. read more

I organized our staff social event here and it was the perfect space. You can make a reservation up to 25 people which was a plus. I ordered the House Burger with Beyond Patties and I just have to say that this is where I'll be getting my burgers when I have a craving from now on. It was so juicy. You know that kind of juicy when it runs down your hand to your arm. The fries were not my fave but the different sauces made up for it to be honest. The service was good and the vibes are chill. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Good food, cool people, and plenty of beer for every taste! We came here during Restaurant Week and picked out a few things to eat. Overall, it was tasty but I felt like a few dishes - specifically the mac and cheese - lacked flavor. It definitely didn't ruin our meal, though, the sandwiches were both great! There are a ton of different beers and the four we tried were delicious. read more

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Great beer, great food, great staff. Love coming here at least once a month to see what's new.

I keep coming back here again and again. Some of my favorite food in the city. They make such craveable stuff. That Korean Cheesesteak? After I ran the Balti-Moron, that was THE thing I wanted to eat, alongside their delicious fries. You really can't go wrong with the food here. AND THEN there's the beers, which are varied and interesting, not to mention the cool special variants they bust out for events. It's a little heavy on IPAs usually, but there are enough other options (plus a full bar for cocktails and mocktails) that I think anyone would be happy here. Finally, the atmosphere is great. The staff are all amazing and friendly, huge shoutout to the team there for being the cherry on top of the cake for this place. Highly recommended. read more

Visited for their 4th anniversary and it was a great time! There was a variety of draft beer options and the food came out so fresh, hot, and was AMAZING! Pretty open and spacious space but it was packed (rightfully so)! Service is mostly at the bar but there are a few servers walking around as well. Would definitely visit again! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Chicken sandwich with fries and everything ranch - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fantastic beer and even better food! We came in on a Sunday afternoon for a few tasters of beer and some lunch. The place was pretty chill and we picked a high top long table to sit at. We got two rounds of flights and deep fried broccoli, cheesesteak and the fried tofu sandwich. Our food was delivered quickly and was hot, tasty and with ample portions. Love the Korean flair to dishes too. Sandwiches also come with House made potato chips which were great. We tried eight different beers, with help with bartenders guiding us on some of our choices. Some of the beers stood out more than others and we had to go taking a six pack home with us. Overall, this is a great place to spend an afternoon! read more

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Love this place. Love the drinks. Love the vibe. Love the events. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Food is spot on and tasty. Parking is street parking but can usually find a spot without to much driving around. Place is large and accommodating to groups of people. read more

I have dined and drank in Nepenthe and also picked up during this here pandemic. Most recently I picked up a fried chicken sandwich, the tofu banh mi, and some beers as a part of my Baltimore City Fried Chicken Championship. I really enjoy the beers at Nepenthe, they are consistent while at times whimsical. The physical space is great (when not in the midst of a global pandemic) to meet up with a large group of friends. I ordered their utterly gigantic fried chicken sandwich and thought it was nicely crunchy. I hate bread and butter pickles, so if you're like me and don't like sweet pickles, opt to have them removed. I'd also suggest extra aioli as it is a lot bread. The tofu banh mi had a nice sauce but there could have been more. Generally a fine vegetarian option. read more

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Went to watch the Ravens game and can't wait to go back! The have game day specials that run the duration of the game, friendly and responsive staff that were knowledgeable enough to help a new-brewer like me to curate a flight of beer, tasty bar food and PLENTY of seating. You won't miss out on a play. Also thankful for the closed captioning enabled on the TVs. read more

Came here for a date. As many times as I've passed this place it wasn't what I expected. The atmosphere is def beer brewery , wish the heat was on tho but I guess I should drink more ??? Can't be mad at the line inside because it moves rather quickly. They have a long list of beers on tap and honestly I'm not that much of a fan of them but I gave it a go. My date choose 4 for me to try along with me getting a 'how did it burn' which was a Nicolas cage movie ( the movies a 5/10, watched it that night) I got a tester of a Auspex .. was only interested bc it said ' nut brown ale' lol but it was GOOD The flights were polydribble #7 and #8 I thoroughly enjoyed those 2 And then space jelly fish and beepaweeps .. BITTER AF.. I enjoyed one of those two a little more but can't recall. Not a place to get food , tried , wasn't the best. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - How did it burn. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Amazing place! Always has seating, great and extensive beer list! Always friendly and water freely accessible at all times! read more

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The food is fantastic. It's original pub food meets innovative ways to look at said food. The vibe is very industrial and hip, but located in a very urban area. I had the sour beer (maybe more than one) and it was yummy enough to have several. The line moves super fast and there is inside and outside seating. I loved our visit here and it's a great change of pace for us. read more

The beer is decent (especially if you like hazy IPAs.) I would avoid the food. I had a chicken sandwich with was OK, comparable to McDonald's in quality, but way overpriced at $18. Ekiben is nearby -- go there for a take-out Spicy Bird instead. The french fries were soggy and awful -- a zero. read more