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    North Channel Brewing

    3.5 (193 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Half Reuben with cup of beer cheese soup
    Stephanie J.

    We weren't expecting a brunch at a little after noon on a Sunday. We had looked at the apps on the menu prior to arriving so we were a bit disappointed. We inquired if brunch was the only menu and she said yes. Just ordered cokes and our meals. And waited ... and waited ... and waited. Kitchen was so SO slow. Our server came to refill our beverages once while waiting. It was not busy by any stretch of the imagination. The food was very good. I had the grilled cheese and was pleased with the level of spice and the fact it was shredded chicken and not a breast. The soup was as expected. My hubby found the beer cheese soup flour-y but my daughter and I thought it was good. Reuben was excellent according to my daughter. The temperature in the dining room was rather chilly for a day that was only in the high sixties outside. I would go back to try the apps and hope the service is better.

    Chicken Sammy

    We've been spending our summers in Manistee since the '90s. North Channel has been a great addition. The food is delicious and fresh, and the drinks are refreshing.

    Walleye tacos!
    Jim H.

    I'm in Michigan and stopping in for brewery visit #262. I've never been to Manistee before and enjoyed the little downtown area. North Channel Brewing is a very well-appointed spot. Nice decor, lots of tables and plenty of bar space. I bypassed the "Please wait to be seated" sign and grabbed a bar seat. For a flight of four I chose the Mexican lager, Oktoberfest, the Sawmill stout, and the farmhouse cider. I don't usually go with a cider but I saw some really good comments about it on Yelp so I decided to step outside my comfort zone a little. The Mexican lager was good with a hint of a corn flavor to it. The Oktoberfest was a good example of a festbier. SWPFTD would enjoy this one for sure. The Sawmill stout was quite good. Not overpowering but very flavorful with toasty chocolate flavors throughout. Last up was the farmhouse cider. Yeah, I didn't really enjoy the cider. Don't let that deter you as I'm really not a cider fan but ordered it just after seeing some rave reviews. I've only had one cider I REALLY loved, which was a huckleberry cider at Edge Brewing in Boise. This one was certainly not bad just not quite my cup of...cider. Since I hadn't eaten all day except a snack on the plane, I ordered up some blackened walleye tacos. Let me tell you, those puppies were really good! NCB was a good stop. Great atmosphere, and really good beer and good. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced

    Summer 2024 menu
    Ron V.

    Food options and the quality has improved greatly over the past few years. They brew a wide selection of beers with numerous styles, ABV and IBU. Service during winter of 2022 has been stellar- they actually do better with fewer staff than when they had lots of younger less capable waitstaff. Full liquor license so you have wine / cocktail choices if you're not a beer-drinker. They sell quite a bit of merchandise as well as their own brews for takeout. Large city parking lot across the street with (slow) EV chargers so there's never a problem with that. Too bad there's little else on Washington Street north of River Street to explore but hopefully that changes over time. This is now quite a viable option for a good time, good food, and drinks near downtown Manistee. Trivia night on Monday night is new and hopefully becomes a local tradition.

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    Renee B.

    Large portioned, moist cake! They make their own liquors. Large space for summer crowds.

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    Friendly staff and good variety of beers. We had the fish dinners and smiled fish app. Good music choices and parking across the street.

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    Love the chicken, we go for the Trivia on Thursday when we're in Manistee. One of the few breweries where enjoy the beer.

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    Great food, great location. Enjoyed the drinks, vibe, service was prompt. Thanks for having us.

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    Great food, great beer, quick service. I would definitely dine here again if I'm in the area

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    So happy to be a member of the exclusive mug club to this fine establishment! Absolutely love their…read moreOctoberfest and their stout. Friendly, fast service and convient locations, now that the main location has more consistent access to food ill definitely be back more regularly!

    This was the first time that I've had a chance to sample beers at Silver spruce brewing. I must've…read moredriven or rode my bike by that location 20 or 30 times before stopping in on Friday. Apparently the brewery used to be a family video store, but the brewery was built about seven years ago. They have a super nice patio with a cool fire pit (I went inside due to a lot of rain), a food truck was also at the premises (but I did not order from them). I was greeted right away by the bartender and we discussed a few beers I might like. I ended up ordering a Marzen style (I was told by the bartender it was some of their Oktoberfest that had been fermenting for an additional five months). It was a nice beer, crisp taste with a little more hop profile than what I'm accustomed to in a Marzen. The high top table that I sat at was close to the metal brewing equipment, but had a view of the TV. I enjoyed the music which seemed to be a little bit of everything rock. The second beer I ordered was Schwarzbier, a style that I don't order very often. That beer had a darker color to it, but was really well done with a great profile and caramel notes on aftertaste. I liked it a little bit more than my first beer. If you're looking for a place to try some new beers, I would recommend silver spruce. They aren't trying to do a ton of everything (lots of food or multiple beer choices), but what they are doing is providing a cool place to have a good beer.

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    3.8(893 reviews)
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    The atmosphere here feels like a modern brewery with a casual vibe…read more I ordered a half dozen Cherry Porter Bbq Chicken Wings ($12). The slight cherry tang invthe bbq sauce created a very appetizing taste. The wings were cooked perfectly and I highly enjoyed them. I ordered the Pork Chop dinner ($29). This is a local michigan-raised pork with a cherry apple chutney. The pork chop was excellent and the cherry apple chutney was a great addition. It came with mashed potatoes and a cucumber corn medley. They both were very good. North Peak Brewing makes their own Root Beer. Honestly that why I chose to come here. Thankfully the Root Beer was excellent. The service was friendly, but not very efficient. I think they are short staffed because the bar tender was also my waiter and he was busy bartendering! Overall I still rate this a 5 star review. The Wings, Pork Chop, and Root Beer were all excellent and I would return for any of them. So yes I would Return.

    Date of visit: 12/16/25 Came here for lunch while we were…read moreon a quick trip up North. I haven't been here for years, and was so happy to see that the menu still had my favorite Monte Cristo and beer cheese soup! Prices are high because it's Traverse City, so that doesn't bother me and you get the soup for 5 bucks when you add it to a meal! Nice! We started with the calamari - small portion, but it was hot and fresh and plenty for 2 people to share. I also had a small house salad, and added white cheddar for $1 (that was a good suggestion from our server Kylie!). The pesto ranch was great too. I love their main IPA, they do a great job, and it is always on the menu (versus seasonal). I love how this place is laid out, there are lots of wooden booths that feel quiet and private. The only reason for taking off a star is the parking. It's incredible that for a large restaurant, they share a small lot with multiple businesses. Everything else is great and you will appreciate the consistency and the spaciousness of this restaurant!

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