I absolutely love the brewery's minimalist style. The room's long open layout encourages socialization. If you play your cards right, you might make a new friend or two. I love the theme nights. Music bingo on Thursdays is my favorite. I haven't attended yet, but the Sporting Kansas City, KC Current and Formula One watch parties look fun. A variety of beers are available on tap. They usually include a few year-round options and a couple of seasonal options. Canned beer - some that isn't available on tap - is available to go. Food isn't cooked on site, however food trucks are parked outside during busier events. You might check with the brewery if you want to bring snacks. read more

Pathlight Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

I will be Sad to see this place go, the staff is always friendly and knows the beer that they are serving. There is a good mix of beer styles. read more

Pathlight Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

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I could do a review on all the beer at the place. I could also talk about how friendly the people are or how the owners/brewers are onsite and constantly striving to keep their thumb on the pulse of what us consumer/beerdrinkers want. Or, I could launch into how they have a great patio setup and an often open-air venue to allow for plenty of seating and watching the football (soccer) games on the TV. Instead... we will do this. I have been going to this micropub for several years now. And I consider a lot of this staff/owners/brewers friends. I have helped them where I can. Contacted a food truck or two for them and shared their information when and where I can for people wanting to have any meetups or events. The KC Renfest meets here on occasion and we love the place. You can find live music here, trivia, and a ever-growing march of food trucks. I see someone has done a review on the Cousins Lobster Roll truck. But there are so many other options! But, I hear you over there in the corner... "but, Rob, I don't like beer." That is ok this place also serves a few wines, and a good selection of whiskeys! "But, Rob, I don't drink..." That isn't true! Oh, you mean you don't drink alcohol... how about the great selection of craft sodas then! Yeah this place has you covered. If there is something that isn't here and you think it should be... just tell the staff... they are building this to be a community place to share good times and libations with people. So let's help them out. I'll see you all there... so save me a seat at the bar! read more

We have been coming here for the last year on and off. We haven't been in about 6 months. It has definitely flourished. The ambiance is great, the variety of drinks is fabulous, and the prices are good. read more

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This is a great brewery if you have not been. The layout of the brewery is very clean and minimalist. They have whiskey as well and hold a lot of events. On certain days, there are discounts on whiskey and beer for events. They are great at making wild ales and stouts. I have had better IPAs and lagers to my palate but the other types of beer are really well done. You can also bring outside food to munch on while you try their menu. They have a decent selection and styles. Their outdoor patio is typically where we go when we bring out pup and the staff is very friendly and will bring a water bowl out for us. Overall a great clean atmosphere and something for everyone to enjoy . read more

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This might be my new favorite local brewery, we came in on a random Saturday night and were pleased to see a local band was playing. And a show has me coming back every single time. I ended up trying the Pittem which is a Belgium style tripel, it was listed to have honey, champagne and baking spice. This is a very unique beer and I ended up getting two. I also ordered play date, which is a double IPA but it did not taste like an IPA whatsoever. It had tropical and melon notes, it really surprised me. There was also a food truck parked outside that you could order from and your food would be brought straight to your table. Hopefully they do more shows soon because I would love to go back soon and check out some more local music. read more

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Started with a flight of 4 beers. Each was very different, but I enjoyed all of them. It's a nice open space. read more

Pathlight Brewing - Enjoying a flight! - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Lots of parking and they partnered with a food truck, which is a beautiful way to build/support community! The beers are all excellent and there's a good variety of brews. I'd like to see a few less hoppy options, but I still enjoyed all the ones I tried. The inside is bright and open. There are lots of seats an guests are invited to relax and stay for a while. I saw people planing boardgames and cards and I even overheard some GMs planning out their next DND campaign! Overall the theme is drink and be joyful. Loved it! read more

Pathlight has always brewed consistently tasty beers! We've been here so many times, I'm surprised it took me this long to share some love. They have a side patio with picnic tables and garage doors to open up on a great day. Check their social media for food truck popups. We've also ordered pizza and brought it with us. The slow pours are not common in KC and Pathlight knows how to feature them. Fun themed nights like music bingo keep us locals coming by. Go for some beers!! read more

Nice little brewery if you're in the area. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nice variety of beers (we had a hazy IPA and Belgian Tripel) and seating options. read more

We love trying out local breweries. Pathlight has been our list for long time and I am so glad that we stopped in. The space is great, there is plenty of seating for large or small groups. We sat on the couch which was a great spot next to the bar. I had the Foeder Saison Muscat and really enjoyed it. I love sours and this was definitely one of my favorites that I have had recently. We also had the Cold Hearted Blond. This was a coffee blond ale. I normally don't love coffee flavored beers but this one surprised me. It was light and very easy to drink. We plan on returning soon and highly recommend adding Pathlight to your must visit list! read more

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Awesome brewery! They focus on iPAs and bottled sours (they have a wild ale program) but also have a good variety of other options. I'm not an IPA gal, so I appreciate this! Some of my favorites to date have been the bankers hours Amber, the 75th street abbey ale, and a mimosa sour. Another unique option they have is a slow pour! They usually have one option on tap, and while I don't totally understand the beer science, it makes for a foamy pour that I've generally found refreshing. Lots of great pop ups happen here too! We've loved Smoke n Seoul and Point and Flat BBQ! Solid patio space when the weather is nice! And the heaters will keep you plenty warm when it's not quite so warm! If you're into F1 racing, this is a great spot! We went for a bbq pop up on an F1 race day and the energy was incredible! We didn't stay long after finishing our food and beers to make rooms but it was cool to see the racing and crowd! read more

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Have been multiple times. ambuence is great - nice patio facing east - a plus in the summer. good beer options, great staff. One simple request - please post your food truck schedule on your website - it just might increase business if people knew what they could eat if/when they come! Food trucks gave followers! read more

Writing this review on my second visit. First one, we sat outside on a cool summer night but this time was in the middle of winter. In spite of not being a beer drinker it usually doesn't prevent us from visiting brewing places. Most have a few cocktail options. Have to say extremely disappointed in their no cocktail options and only canned ciders. My Apple Chai local cider wasn't to my liking. The place was really busy in this friday evening. The decor is quite sterile. I'm guessing its the beer options is why others come here and give it high ratings. read more

Pathlight Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Tasty beer, and the half pot was just right for us. Friendly staff, relaxed vibe, what more could you ask for?

Lobster rolls are the bomb!!! Totally worth the wait. Ecstatic they came to KC!! Bankers Hours amber lager paired well. read more

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I came here because I saw there was a burger pop up outside and thought that I would definitely love a beer to go with my burger. I love all the windows and how open it is inside. They have a good size menu, good options without being overwhelmed what to pick. I ended up landing on their hazy IPA. They have a nice patio that was packed when I got there because the weather was so nice. I brought my food in and sat in the back towards a bunch of large barrels that were pretty cool to look at. From the street, I fee like you'd never know there is a brewery in the shopping center. I don't really live in the area or close but this is a great spot in the neighborhood. My hazy IPA was good, not amazing but it was solid. The staff was really nice. I would def go here more if I was around the area more. read more

I won a gift card to Pathlight through a rescue auction a few months ago. Today seemed like the perfect day to go check it out. Pathlight offers a great atmosphere with plenty of room to stretch out, great service and great brews! I'll definitely be back! read more

Pathlight Brewing - Fun little brewery in East Shawnee. - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Love this neighborhood brewery. The Wick is a good go to beer. This place hosts regular food trucks. Usually some kind of weekend event whether it's an SKC game or a formula 1 race. They support all the local sports. It also has a dog friendly covered patio. Always a friendly face behind the bar. read more

BeerSauce Road Trip - Pathlight Brewing Pathlight Brewing is an absolute bright spot in the KC Craft Beer scene! Open for less than 1 year, several locals messaged us to stop by and see the light, and believe me, we're converted. The head brewer Tanner was eager to give us a full brewery tour explaining his in-depth unique approach to brewing and recipe development. We walked through his barreling room learning from the pro about saison, sour and grisette styles. Can't wait to have him lead a Beer School at BeerSauce Shop Kansas City! When you stop by Pathlight, make sure to try the Slow Pour handle off the side of the tap tower. You'll experience a smooth creamy head like craft beer was meant to have. Overall, we rate Pathlight Brewing at 5-stars! They're a fun, spacious, new spot to discover crafty flavors. Give 'em a shot to impress you. read more

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Very cool brewery in a very unassuming location. Nestled next to Mr. D's donuts, this brewery knows what they are doing! With a menu that boasts something for everyone and the best double IPA I've ever had, Pathlight is definitely living up to their name! The space is open with a clean feeling, ample parking, and a brilliant menu that is projected onto the wall. Service was quick and friendly. This is my new go to spot. read more

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The best! A great place to watch a soccer match. The ambiance of this place is laid back and welcoming to all. Service is always spot on and the rotating food trucks are fun. If you're looking for a place to hang out and drink good beers while watching sports this is the place for you. read more

My friend and I are members of the Pathlight Guild. Two free pours + one 4 pack of beer every month, and all of your additional pours come in a bigger glass. Music bingo on Thursdays is always a blast. The staff are always friendly and helpful if you have any questions. read more

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Incredible beer and incredibly bad service. We still go often for the beer and it never ceases to amaze me that the service remains the same or gets worse. read more

We went here on a Friday night. There was plenty of seating and space in between so we didn't feel crowded. The brewery and bathrooms were very clean as well. Pathlight has quite a variety of beers in tap, but they focus more on IPAs, stouts, and German beers. A lot of them are 5% ABV or above, so watch out I had the Sugar Daddy which is a milkshake IPA 6% ABV). It was really good with a hint of citrus. I also tried the Chocolate House of Black which is an oatmeal stout (8% ABV). After these two drinks I was literally tapped out. Shout out to the awesome beertender who gave us great service! read more

We went earlier on a Saturday evening and there was plenty of spaced out seating. More of an industrial feel inside but still inviting. The staff is incredibly welcoming and accommodating and good at making suggestions. Good selection of beers while a little more heavy on the IPA side. I did try their seltzer and porter which I feel like lacked a little flavor. Their slow pour amber lager was interesting with a smooth flavor. They also had the Taco Tank there which was very good! Try the chips/salsa and the street corn and you can't go wrong with anything else on the menu. I had the Quesabirria. Overall It was a good brewery. I also snagged this cool beanie! read more

Pathlight Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

This place opened up an hour ago. We showed up and the place is bumpin'. This place has great IPAs. I don't even drink IPAs and I liked the play date and incident ray. The place is super nice inside and clean. I believe this will become a regular hangout for my wife and I! read more

Pathlight Brewing - Incident Ray IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Tucked away in an unassuming building lives this great brewery! I was pleasantly surprised with the decor and vibe on the inside. Lots of open space, minimalistic colors, and natural light. I tried the India pale lager and it was delicious. The bartender was super nice about explaining a couple of types of beers that were new to us. They do seem like they are an IPA focused brewery so which isn't my jam but my husband is. They had chips and salsa for sale from KC Taco Tank which satisfied our munchy craving. read more

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Visited on a Saturday evening for a beer and some food. The place is on 75th just west of Neiman. A fairly Large taproom with tables paced appropriately. They also have some outside seating. A fair sized crowd. A woman sitting near me had the foulest mouth I have heard in a while. Every sentence had an f word! More TVs needed. Service was acceptable, except for the 15 minutes when they got real busy. Not enough workers at that time. They had 12 beers on tap and 3 were IPA. I tried them all and liked the Daddy IPA the best. All were good tho. The food was provided by Taco Tank food "truck". A wagon not a truck. I ordered the Old School tacos and the Esquites. The tacos had great flavor But were a bit dry. The Esquites were a little too spiced up but not hot! After the mouth left it was a nice evening. Last call was 9 and there were still patrons. Don't go late. read more

Pathlight Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

Great brewery with yumtastic beer!! Ran into a high school friend which made it even better!! read more

Pathlight Brewing - two glasses of beer on a table - Brewpubs Near Me - Shawnee, Kansas

The hubby and I got half pours of basically all the current offerings this week. Good beers in variety and taste. They have some yummy options for some IPAs if you are into them. They also offer a small outdoor seating area and made sure the inside had proper socially distanced seating. We give this place two thumbs up all around. read more

Excellent beer and a wide variety of beers. A very nice fun and relaxing atmosphere. A great place to spend a weekend evening.

Amazing space, clean, friendly and good beer. Only had time for 1 beer which was the WANNABE Pale Ale and it was really good. I will definitely be back. read more

Beautiful ambiance. If you like a quiet bar with low lighting, great tasting beer, many choices, and local with plenty of room to park this place great. Food venders close. Love this place. read more

Love this place!! From the moment we walked in the atmosphere was just FUN! Husband and I sat at the bar and ordered each of the IPA's and the Moo-la. Excellent beer, service and cleanliness! We will be back! Thanks for making great beer for craft snobs like us! Shout out to Brewmaster Tanner V for showing us around and giving us more history of the brewery. Super cool. read more

One of the great new independent breweries in KC. I enjoy not only their variety, but the fact that is always so hard to choose a beer since they are all good. Love that they typically have multiple IPAs. Most recent visit also made clear a commitment to safety. String sanitization and covid policies. read more

Love Pathlight!! Fantastic spot to spend an afternoon or evening. I've probably tried 10 different brews and have liked them all.

Great craft beer. Had a few half pours and they were all well made. The Banker's Hours was a real treat!

Located in a tired and out of date strip mall, this is a great spot for a modern brewery, located right off I35 and 75th street. Friendly, knowledgeable staff (not snobby), good mix of pretty good beers at reasonable prices, and a good rotation of different styles and new releases as well. Had a new citra/mosaic ipa as well as a blonde ale that were both enjoyable but unremarkable. Clean and spacious interior. Only major thing this potential hidden gem is lacking (and I think it's big for a brewery to be viable long term) is "soul." My buddy described it as "good beers in a completely sterile environment" which I thought was a good description. The interior feels like they made one trip to Hobby Lobby and did their entire renovation/design/decor work in less than an hour. I think they are going for some sort of minimalist vibe but the overall feel inside is just not conducise to sticking around and having that one extra round with your friends, like you would at so many other taprooms in KC. It's just tables, chairs, and empty walls. It's missing that x-factor that other great places have that keep you coming back. They have a lot going for them so hope they do well! read more

Great beer! Great atmosphere! Special shout out to Joe G., friendly and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!