What a find! Came in for lunch on Saturday, 9/26/26 around 12:30pm. We sat at a table for a change…read moreand were waited on by a fantastic woman - whose name I can't remember (I really need to do better with this). To drink he had the Sodfather that he joked was actually made with sod as it smelled very "earthy". Not a highlight for either of us. For a "light" beer it was skunky and surprisingly hoppy. I had the Sparking Anderson seltzer and was pleased with it. It was a watermelon lime (I think?) and it had the right ratio of flavor to fizz for me. The absolute highlight was the PIZZA FLIGHT. What the what!? We have never heard of such a thing and we were so excited! This gave us an opportunity to try some flavors/kinds we likely would not have tried otherwise. Each kind of pizza had 4 slices, which we assumed would be about 2 bites per piece, but they were bigger than that. Each flight serves 4+ people, but for the price, $35 )if I remember right) is a hell of a deal. Being there early afternoon there were a lot of tables with kids, and when you figure you can feed your family for that price - this makes Mitten Brewing a no brainer. The pizza was some of the best I've had - for that specific style of pizza. The crust was flatbread style, chewy and such a good flavor. We should have asked for a side ranch to dip the crust in, it was that good. We will absolutely go back when we have the chance.

Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10

My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!

Root Vegetable Tartine Pork Belly Sandwich…read more French Onion Gravy Poutine Homemade Limoncello spritz We've coming here for years and it's still outstanding. As you would expect, the poutine is the star. Always look forward to coming here whenever we're in the area.

Brewery Vivant definitely has a cool, unique vibe. It's located in a renovated old church, which…read moregives the space a really interesting atmosphere and makes it stand out from other breweries in the area. Unfortunately, the food, beer, and service were all just okay for me. The beers were pretty mediocre, and we tried the duck confit nachos, which sounded much more exciting than they actually were. They were fine, but nothing particularly special or memorable. Service was also mediocre. We had a pretty large group, so I'm sure that didn't make things easier, but we waited about an hour and a half just to be seated. Part of our group was made up of small children, and it seemed like we could have been accommodated sooner given that there was plenty of flexibility with our seating. Overall, I really wanted to love Brewery Vivant because the atmosphere is so unique, but the experience just didn't live up to the setting. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

We did a brew tour here, that was absolutely fantastic! Our guide was super knowledgeable and had…read morefun stories as well as all the fun facts about the history, production, and restaurant that Founder's Brewing is today. The tour felt intimate and personal the production looked top tier, immaculate. We also got to sample as much beer as we wanted for the duration of the tour! The Green Zebra, a watermelon sour was my favorite. We had a couple apps after our tour. The hummus with veggies was a nice light snack on a hot day. The cheese curds were to die for! Lightly crunchy on the outside and super cheesy in the inside. If you are in the area, I definitely recommend coming here! They have several different bars, drinks of all kinds, and tons of patio space outside as well. If you are able to book a tour, it's worth it!

Bang for your buck: 9/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10

Great beer Great atmosphere…read more Great and friendly staff The place is large with picnic tables inside and out and was very clean and they had a great beer list.

This brewery has been on my list to visit for a while and it did not disappoint. The hazy IPAs were…read morefantastic. I loved the open seating with so much space and the outdoor area with grass and picnic tables was nice too. Next time we'll grab some takeout to bring in!

First visit, excellent experience! This place is huge, even including Pickleball courts inside…read more Patrons order food and drinks at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. I tried two flights consisting of eight different beers and all were very good, most were exceptional. For food, I ordered the Seoul Food Chicken Sando. This was an unbelievably tasty sandwich and has made it into my top 10 all-time favorite sandwiches! Moist, crunchy, and exploding with flavor! Also got a side of fries and they were hot & crispy. Staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend a visit!

Welp. Another brewery with some of the best food I've found. Beer was good too but holy geez, the…read morefood! BEER: I went with "The Vast Skies" which is described as a "hoppy amber ale". Coming from someone who loves a hoppy IPA and an amber, they combined my two worlds into one. So, it was a natural easy love. For my next, I went with their "Blinky's Black IPA" which was good but got more a weak porter feel than IPA. Like I said, it was good and I'd drink it again but with that expectation. FOOD: I went with an olive burger with be try fresh and real ingredients. The burger itself was full of flavor; add the rest of it and it was phenomenal. If I had to complain about something, I could have used a touch more olive sauce. Now the egg roll... I went with the "Guava the Hutt". I'll just say, I ordered two to go in hopes I can resurrect them in the air fryer later. The back half of the building is a pickleball area and the front half is the brewery and restaurant. Very cool look as they have a few shipping containers as sitting areas. Plenty of seating where I didn't feel jammed in. Also, a few arcade games. The service was friendly but know that it is minimal as you will order from the QR code at your table and order drinks at the bar. Definitely worth checking out and plan on returning.

Great brewery with very good tasting beer. We tried a couple appetizers - that pickled pepper chip…read moredip!! I am still thinking about it. It was so good. The pretzel was pretty good too - had some mustard, ranch, and beer cheese for dips. Fast and friendly service. We will definitely be back again for more beer and pickled pepper chip dip!!

Too many bugs. Flying in your eyes, ears, nose, landing in your food. Not okay…read more The food is pretty good, I just couldn't enjoy it.

Enjoyed happy hour this Friday with pals. Service was amazing and loved the deals! We hung out for…read morea few hours and staff checked on us consistently but didn't pressure us at all. We got a mixture of tap beers, canned bevies, and mixed drinks. Everyone was very happy with their choices. We also got cheese curds and pretzel bites which were amazing. Loved the sauces that came with them! Highly recommend for great vibes, great service, and great food & drinks!

This was our first time at 7 Monks Taproom and absolutely loved the space and set up! I love the…read moreconcept and the ever changing and evolving drinks on tap as well as an inventive sounding menu. The staff were friendly and we appreciated "The Library" filled with games and books. I was nostalgic and read Hunter's Guide to 1996 Michigan complete with a recommendation to stop at the now obsolete Pleasure Island Water Park. That used to be my absolute favorite getaway as a kid! We ordered arancini as a starter that came out tasting crisp like a tator tot, but the shape and taste actually reminded me more of a fried tteokbokki (Korean rice noodle) known for its deliciousness through its texture highlighting the spicy sauce. This would've been amazing had they had a nice gochujang mayo combo to dip this crispy treasure in, rather than ranch and pizza sauce. Next we tried the tikka masala pizza. Fun and inventive idea... much better than the naan pizza I had in Muskegon... however the sauce didn't taste as good as my homemade tikka masala base and though the pizza was tasty with varied texture, we found it somewhat lacked seasoning especially on the protein. If I were to construct it, instead of potato I would've had chicken, red pepper, cilantro, fresh avocado and pickled onion. Yum! To drink, I enjoyed a refreshing ginger Kombucha sourced from Walker Brothers in Nashville Tennessee. The kids loved their cheese pizza and cheese smash burger with fries and drinks. Overall, great first experience and would love to come back as it seems like they are constantly reinventing themselves with tasty morsels and brews. If you come, there is free parking in the back. If you love it here there is a $150 lifetime membership (not sure what that all entails but sounds special). Thanks 7 Monks, we will be back!

I'm still here and writing the review. It doesn't get better. Honestly, I'm here for the food…read morefirst. For me, that came down as the California Club foldover. Insanely good. And the portion size is built to satisfy a large appetite. Did I mention it came with a side of potato salad? That too was delish. We had a few hours to drive home so I only had one beer - the Kona Brown. Also tops marks. This place absolutely rocks. Cheers!

New menu which we love! It's great to reinvent your food…read more The pizza is delicious with many choices. Old favorites like Reuben's and natchos remain on the menu. Great ambiance!

Hidden gem. We loved this place. A little off the beaten path, but just great vibes. The inside was…read moregreat, but the patio was just the right vibe for a beautiful May Day. Delicious beer- I recommend the melon farmer, and friendly staff. I can see why there's a mug club- if I was a local, I'd be there all the time!

I have always enjoyed the variety of wonderful beer that is produced by the Trail Point Brewing…read moreCompany. Why are they produced many great IPAs my favorites in the past I've been when they produce a lager or Pilsner style beer. A great atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Food trucks are available most days as well as a variety of interactive entertainment.