We were bored on a Friday afternoon and decided to do a little road trip out to Monroe. It was a pleasant drive, on a beautiful day. Our destination was the Route 2 Taproom, as it sounded interesting, and we've never been. We arrived, and it was what we were expecting, a very nice indoor seating area with quite a few tables, and a very nice outdoor patio. We chose the patio, which had a self service walk up bar. Just made it convenient and you didn't have to wait for someone to come to your table. My wife chose the fish and chips, which you'll see in the photo were very abundant, and cooked very nicely with a modest amount of fries, in my opinion, I would've liked more. The flavor was really good. I chose the chicken wings, which I was told I could pick multiple flavors, I chose the sweet chili, and the lemon pepper. Really like the sweet chili, the lemon pepper... well, was much too lemony. The beer selection here was quite extensive, we chose one of the lighter session IPAs, which was quite good. Overall, the staff was very friendly, engaging, and did a great job of taking care of everybody while we were there. I will definitely go back when I'm in the neighborhood. Thank you read more

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This was my 4th time here and ended up to be the best time yet! Our server Katie M made it so great. She was engaging, entertaining, enthusiastic and made us feel so at ease and had us all laughing! I ordered the turkey club and on her advice an ace Perry cider. My husband ordered the prime rib dip and the sled ryeder IPA also on her advice. She did was spot on for everything. The small issue I had was having the cheeses in my club not melted while the rest of the sandwich was warm and so tasteful. We will be back here again soon!! read more

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Good food, great beers and very family friendly!! They do some cool events with musicians, brewers and of course some awesome themed trivia nights! Heck, Santa is even stop there to enjoy the great service and sweet ambiance! read more

Route 2 Taproom - Burger - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

In town for a sporting event and seven of us (4 adults, 3 kids) took a chance. SO GLAD WE DID!!! Everyone loved their food, the server was very friendly and accommodating, and it was a fun environment. I wish I had taken pictures. Two orders of smash burgers, chicken and waffles (huge hit), tacos, BLT (another hit), kids burger, and the prime rib dip (drool worthy). Go there! read more

On our way to Leavenworth, used Yelp to find this location for lunch. There were 4 of use, 2 ordered the fish sandwich, 1 a smash burger and I ordered 8 oz cup of French onion soup. This is a seat yourself establishment. The server was friendly and provided us with menus and asked us about our drinks. She was personable and friendly. After our drinks were delivered she took our order. I had the hazy IPA. Everyone in the party enjoyed their lunch. I think I'd recommend the bowl of French onion if this is your main course, it was for me. I munched on fries. The soup was tasty. The fry sauce is tasty , thought it had a dill flavor, loved it. The location is cozy, a bit chilly , but cozy. One wall is all TV's showing sport and other programming. Their program monitors were advertising outdated event info, had a monitor just dedicated to their list of beer, had a hazy IPA. At the table you can also access the beer menu via a QR code. Worth the stop, recommend this location. They have a great beer selection and food menu that is varied. read more

Route 2 Taproom - 8oz French onion soup - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

Love most menu items except the reuben Sammy. It was terrible. All other items are delicious.

Best quesadillas I've ever had as bold as that sounds. It's our main excuse for driving out from Shoreline Bruce Macdonald read more

Great food and service! Perfect for families with tons of options on tap. Patio is perfect when the weather is nice. read more

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Beer selection is good. Always something new to try. Not really impressed with the help. Been sitting here at the bar with an empty glass for 15 mins and they are either understaffed or just not very good at making money. read more

Great food, amazing outdoor patios, one for dogs that is full service. Staff is awesome! read more

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Stopped here because there was no parking at the other spot across the street where I was going to meet my friend for lunch. This was a wonderful surprise!! We ordered mozzarella sticks and a fried chicken/ranch wrap and a smash burger with garlic fries. It was ALL amazing, the mozzarella sticks are handmade there as are their onion rings and chicken strips. They bread them all and deep fry them and they do an excellent job. I couldn't stop thinking about the garlic fries so I had to go back again today and my husband and I ate dinner there. This time we ordered the cheeseburger and the chicken strips with garlic fries and onion rings. I also ordered a small cup of French onion soup. The French onion soup was fabulous. I love the broth so much and I would consider myself a French onion soup snob. The broth was just perfect. It wasn't too salty. It had enough body and a delicious flavor... The whole meal felt like it was homemade and it was a very satisfying. Unfortunately, I did not take enough pictures next time I will. We had the best server, her name is Katie and she was so helpful in offering assistance and answering questions about items to order. I probably only want to have Katie as a server in the future because she's so good. It's a very comfortable place, casual and relaxed with home cooked food -really refreshing!! read more

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Been a long time since I've written a review for here so just an update. Been living in Monroe and coming here 4 years now. Going up a star - with contingencies- lol We (my husband and I) love it here. The menu can be hit and miss but overall is great. Biggest tip - always go for the tots - skip the fries. Occasionally the inside of your chicken ranch wrap will come out ice cold straight out of the fridge- not a regular occurrence- will blame an occasional new hire in the kitchen. Chicken and waffles I the best thing on the menu minus the chicken. Don't do the chicken strips here. And if/when you do get the chicken and waffles - just know the waffles ARE THAT GOOD. I'd like to try subbing tots for my chicken some time (lmao dunno if they would do that). Everything else is fantastic. Baja fish wrap is solid. The fish in the fish and chips is my favorite in town, panko fish is bomb here. The prime rib dip is my husband's favorite in the area. Pulled pork is solid The nachos are possibly the best nachos ever. We've somehow never done the loaded tots but everyone says they are bomb. The beer & cider options are off the hook. If like to add I really appreciate the HUGE NA selection - as I'm looking at becoming pregnant in the future - and still planning on coming here. People who don't drink alcohol have so many tasty options now! I'd also like to give the bartender Ashley a huge shout out. She truly aided in me having better food experiences here. Her knowledge of the food and sauce combination abilities to truly elevate the experience has taken everything to the next level. She is THE SAUCE & EXPERIENCE QUEEN. I'd prefer having her as my server every time she is that good. Give that gal a promotion and raise! And I love the vibe here 500,000 times more than the other booshey location. Thank you so much for keeping it chill here. I'll come here as long as I live witching driving directions. This place is great, give it a shot. And ask Ashley for recommendations. read more

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Excellent surprise! Great location, service was excellent and attentive, place was lively and filled up quickly at 6pm on a Thursday. Food was even better: husband had fish and chips and I had fish tacos. Everything was delicious and fresh. We are not beer drinkers but lots of choices for all tastes. Great place to stop on the way out or back in town. I'd stop again. read more

The last few times we've eaten there. We have gotten sick. I don't think that they clean the taps to the beers very well. And service is very slow. Not very polite people. read more

Do not ever go here. Ashley works here and is very rude, disrespectful and will kick you out. Please go to tuscanos or somewhere else waiters are not nice and only want your money!! read more

Well it was hard to find in a strip mall with a lot of young families on a Sunday afternoon. The menu was underwhelming with pub fare really quite average I had the chicken and waffles which was two chicken tenders and waffles super sweet. The beer selection was the real draw and nice atmosphere read more

Nice casual atmosphere. They have bar seating, tables and a nice large outdoor section. I can see the patio being a fun spot as the weather gets better. There is a stage and some games. Nice section beers and ciders. Spicy cauliflower was great. Fried pickles were good too although I prefer spears. Service was friendly although one of our drinks was served in the wrong(smaller glass). read more

Route 2 Taproom - Pickle chips - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Food is great and the beer selection is outstanding. Service is always excellent. The Black & Blue burger is delicious

The staff was amazing and very helpful advising us in what to order to drink. My flatbread pizza was not appetizing-too much cheese, soggy flatbread, and lacking flavor. My husband's cheeseburger was tasty and the fries were fresh and crispy. Maybe avoid the flatbreads! read more

The food has gotten much more consistent since my first review and the service much faster. It is now one of our favorites in Monroe. Huge screen TVs, and good place for kids. read more

Great Beer and some good ol' pub food. Great Staff. Really a home away from home. When it's warm and sunny, go out to the patio and soak up sum sunshine. read more

Horrible grilled cheese! Seriously! This is 15.99 on Texas toast 2 slices of Kraft singles and then a burned one on the outside. Somehow that makes the taste better!? And it's called loaded because of that extra cheese on the outside. Typically the BBQ pork is fine here and it was which is why I scooped it out and put it in the tasty tomato soup! Yeah. Don't order this dish. I got it without BBQ sauce. The sauce could not even cover how bad this grilled cheese is...for being a grilled cheese sandwich. Not even in the vicinity.... read more

Route 2 Taproom - Disgusting grilled cheese - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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The absolute best mozzarella sticks I have EVER had! Omg it's so delicious. I order these every single time I eat here. The cod sandwich and French fries are also incredibly delicious as well. I always order takeout from here, but I plan on dining in soon. Every time I pick up my order, the wait staff are so friendly! read more

Monroe, you've been holding out on me! Stumbled in on the way home for a lunch and the patio. Pleasantly surprised by several pups enjoying the patio and a pool. There was lovely gentleman playing music and several individuals selling dog wares. It was so fun to interact with the dogs and I wish I had brought me! Walk up service was okay, bartender seemed distracted because her husband was there. Had to repeat my order in order to make sure it was correct. I didn't get a chance to order inside, but it looked great inside! The restrooms were clean and that was a relief. Plus, air conditioning was a welcome amenity. Food was good, but I was here for the amazing patio. We ordered sandwiches and salad plus a couple of sodas. Nothing to write home about, however my husband ordered a root beer shake. That was a mess, but the rootbeer was great and he really enjoyed it. read more

We were really excited to try this place--the menu looked great and full of potential. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the hype. It took 46 minutes to get all our food, and it came out in random stages. There were only three of us, just in for a casual lunch, so it really shouldn't have been that complicated. Staff mentioned the kitchen was backed up, but the restaurant didn't even seem that busy. When the food finally arrived, we realized the pulled pork tots were missing the main ingredient... the pork. On top of that, the tacos were so spicy my daughter could barely get through one before we just called it and left. Disappointed overall. We wanted to like it, but the service and food both missed the mark. read more

We absolutely love coming to Route 2! The employees are all super friendly and engaging, the food is great, and the rotating taps let you try something new. We love the patio and sit outside whenever we can. Very family friendly, lots of great events and weekly trivia. read more

Route 2 Taproom - Patio area - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

One of our go to places! Always a good beer/cider selection! Love the sound bite ciders when they have them in! We usually order a couple apps to share and always leave absolutely stuffed! Really enjoy the salads (quite large!), the nachos, the loaded tots, the pretzel, and of course you can't go without ordering the motz sticks!!! Occasionally some of the menu items are switched out- I wish they'd bring back the cheese fondue dips!!!! Also wouldn't be sad if they added a philly.... Nice outdoor patio area with cornhole boards and fire pits. So much fun to hang out on the patio on summer evenings. Occasionally host brewers nights which can be super fun- try some local brews and possibly win some merch! They've really come a long way from when they first opened all those years ago. read more

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Food was mediocre and pricy for what it was. Drinks are decent with a good selection.

Its was our first time back since the summer, we used to be regulars it seems like today they were off, the service was just ok, i understand she was very busy. My order (chicken sandwich) was made incorrectly simple things I ordered fries, and they brought chowder, I wanted pickles, and they were forgotten. My wife's burger was bland, the meat was oddly tasteless for burger which was very surprising. Our waitress did not come back to take my wife's drink order after she tried a sample glass, the beer I had was good, but I wasn't expecting it to be $14.75 - that's a bit expensive for a beer. We will probably come back hoping this was a one-off for the food and service. Next time I will ask how much the beer is before I order so I am not surprised when paying. read more

I guess given its location in Monroe it fits. Food is regular bad pub food. Drinks were meh.

They are just ok. Limited menu with gluten free or diary free options. The food was good but most likely would not go back.

Food so so good I had the chicken quesadilla w mozzarella sticks so so good the sauce & sour cream excellent service was so so good I absolutely loved our waitress & nothing but good service I have been here numerous times and have never had a bad experience very welcoming and the ambiance is always excellent will definitely be a fan favorite of this place coming back and supporting this business I definitely will suggest for others especially fun for after school activities weekend games parties etc list goes on. Great place to bring family & friends, also good place to come catch & watch some sport games my favorite is watching football on the nice TVS They have also the patio outside is nice & filled with small games you can play list goes on. read more

Solid food menu and great tap list. Service was good. I would come back when in the area! read more

Pre-COVID, we used to eat here semi-regularly. They have an excellent selection of tap beers, and the food was consistently alright. The good news is that the beer is still stellar, but the bad news is that the food has not fared well through the pandemic, and the service was borderline rude. The food is gastropub prices, but the food we received was cafeteria quality. I'm sorry to say it because there are so few restaurants in Monroe, let alone independently owned ones that have survived the pandemic. - The cheese on the mac and cheese wasn't even melted, and this dish was barely even lukewarm. - The apple looked like it been been cut with a butter knife hours earlier... why was it brown and pre-chewed looking? They didn't even bother to cut out the core. - The burger was OK, but there were no condiments on it, and none were available on the table or offered to us. - On all of the fried food, the breading just fell right off at the slightest touch. And I think the fryer oil may been a bit funky, because the fried stuff tasted kind of weird. We'll need to give this place some time and hope it bounces back post-pandemic. Or just come in for a beer. read more

Route 2 Taproom - Apple, included in kid's meal - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Ate here twice. First time had a burger, salty and dry. Second time fish and chips, fish was very dry I'm not sure how a place can screw up a burger and fish and chips. Service was good though, beer on tap was great, so there's that. read more

Great food, friendly staff and excellent presentation. Lots of pre-season football playing on screens. If they show a good selections of games on Sunday, I will be here a lot. Plenty of selections of beer to choose from and they are very willing to let you sample.....within reason people. I am happy. The prices are a little on the high side, but when the service is good and the atmosphere is right, it's fine. I have paid more for way less. Give them a try. read more

The staff were friendly and competent, very casual. A lot of men seem to come here, some equipped with laptops. Saw a few couples, at the very start of happy hour. Later in the evening, my son stopped by for BBQ. Says it's good stuff! There are planned events like trivia on Wednesday night right at 7. The beer selections were varied, we sampled the dark beers. This Tap House it has its own Brew, which is featured also. The place has been here two plus years. We recently spent some time in Ashland Oregon, and to this day we still crave Caldera toasted coconut. Please, someone, bring that in! read more

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Great takeout! Wonderful Reuben sandwich with very fresh marble rye and lots of flavorful corned beef. Fried pickles with Frank's hot sauce and ranch dressing were great with a growler of October fest beer. A well made cheese burger and side salad. Well poached and quality ingredients. We really enjoyed our lunch! read more

Route 2 Taproom - Pubs Near Me - Monroe, Washington

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Stopped in for lunch today Wednesday November 20th. The place was packed, possibly due to power outages in over 100,000 homes after a cyclone bomb storm last night. There was only one remarkable woman waiting and bussing tables, drawing beers, making coffee. Every seat was filled. I did not get her name but she managed to do it all with a smile, gracious attitude and much skill! I hope she is the owner, otherwise she deserves a BIG raise! Also my Black and Bleu Burger was delicious! read more

Awesome food and great beer With rotating taps, there is always something for every one. Really nice with the outdoor area when it's nice out also read more