Stopped by to grab something to eat on the way to Portland. After a long day on the road from Utah and triathlon racing the previous day we just wanted to chill and eat some food that wasn't fast food. The kitchen is open to the front which is always a good sign for nice food. Sat at the bar and ordered a flight to taste what they had (you get to choose) and some food. It was just super chilled, unpressured and relaxed. Had some Korean pork tacos, house burger and then some more Korean tacos. Ordered a couple of beers that we liked to accompany the food. Purchased some extra beer to go as we enjoyed it that much. It was a pleasure to visit and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend stopping by for some nice food and craft beer. read more

Side A Brewing - Tasting flight. - Breweries Near Me - La Grande, Oregon

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We stopped by here for an early lunch because I was with friends who highly recommended this place. It was too early for me to really get into a beer, but I did have a grilled chicken burger and salad. It's harder to find good real good chicken at places, so most of the time I just eat vegetarian. The salad was yummy and I had some of my boyfriend's dirty fries which were tasty. I didn't really like the aioli dip but that's ok. Service was very friendly and kind and we all had a great early lunch! I'm sure that we'll be back! read more

What a fun place! Great staff that knew what service was...NA beer options, which I loved. Good vibes in the restaurant, and quick order to plate! Definitely recommend!! read more

Side A Brewing - Buffalo cauliflower and loaded fries!! Delicious! - Breweries Near Me - La Grande, Oregon

Excellent food, service and beer. Family-friendly and great outside seating. Great stop when driving from Idaho into western Oregon.

The burgers are so massive at this friendly brewery restaurant there as no way you can leave hungry. I opted for the House Burger ($19) that includes a really tasty tomato jam, aioli and gouda cheese (plus chips or fries). Glen went for the house-made veggie burger ($14), which he said was just as delicious as a Impossible Burger. The fries were tasty but limp. Easy going, casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. Convenient parking. read more

Sadly for you, I forgot to take pictures, but then again, a picture wouldn't do justice. I tried a beer flight, and all 5 were excellent. The food was amazing. I had the glazed pork, my wife the tacos, they were wonderful. Our server (Jeremiah) was truly great, patient, and pleasant. The pub was an actual old firehouse, which was a really nice place and gave a certain interest to the environment. I hope my travels bring to some place equally as wonderful. read more

After a long day of driving, we decided to stop in and try a couple of beers and share a burger. Wow, what a gem of a brewery! The place is situated in an old firehouse building. So hence the name. There are tables and also picnic/family style tables. We ended up sitting at the bar. Our server was awesome. My bf got an IPA and i got their coffee porter. Both were smooth and easy drinking. We decided to share one of their burgers because the meat comes from a local farm. So glad we did. It had to be one of the juiciest flavorful burger we have had in a while. And the fries that came with it were perfectly cooked. This is a must pit stop if you are in the area. read more

Food was SO GOOD! I got the house made veggie burger (one of the best I've had!), my husband got the fried chicken sandwich, also super tasty. Dirty fries? That's a yes. We both did beer sampler trays and really enjoyed them. read more

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Amazing food! I always look forward to my fried chicken sandwich and a cider from Side A

Finally made it. Excellent beers on tap. Pretty respectable mac n cheese too. Light crowd, but, it's LaGrande. PS there's a Firehouse museum on premises. read more

Great local brewery with good service and best museum area paying homage to the fire station past of the building. The dirty fries were amazing and the tuna was worth getting for sure. If I'm ever back in town I'll be back. read more

They have the best Caesar salad ever (kale, house dressing) and fantastic food in general. The blueberry lemon curd cheesecake was ridiculous. Oh yeah, and the beer is also great, especially the stout (yay, available in cans.) Attentive service too - we were just passing through, what a happy surprise. read more

Another great lunch! We usually stop at Side A on our way back from Walla Walla. The food is always delicious and the service is friendly. I love their mac & cheese! We usually take canned beer home to try later since we're driving and the beer is always good as well. read more

We recently stopped here on our way home to Seattle from Idaho it was a good stopping point with great burgers and a cool little fire museum. My husband I enjoyed our meals he had the chicken sandwich and I had the peanut butter bacon burger. Our kids ordered off the kids menu they weren't a fan of the macaroni or grilled cheese needed more cheese and maybe not on sourdough bread, the kids burger was good though. Service was good but kitchen seemed a little slow, I imagine when they are busier it would take a long time to get your meal. Overall good place to stop and stretch your legs a bit just stick with the burgers! read more

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Creative beer and good food! I think their brewer is talented; if you'd like a hazy that doesn't taste like every other hazy you should check this place out. I didn't like every beer in my flight but they were all interesting and for a beer nerd that's at least as important. They also have some NA options, which is nice. Vegetarian food options also appreciated. read more

We- Definitely hit the jackpot when we decided to stop here on our way through. I had a basic kids burger and my husband had the peanut butter and both were fantastic. The fries, the beer options, down to the ranch were on point. Do it, don't just think about you! read more

We were traveling on I84 and saw this place on Yelp and decided to try it for lunch. The four of us had burgers which were excellent. The burgers were large and tasty and served with lots of fries. The service was excellent. We didn't try any of the beers but we did notice a large selection. The restaurant is in a former firehouse so it has great ambiance. read more

Great overall experience, really like the conversion of the firehouse, server was knowledgeable and very helpful.

Great beer, food, service, and atmosphere! Especially our server Shelly (sp?) went out of her way to help us optimize our order, but everyone else was really friendly too. Love their salads. Nice patio in the back. read more

Love a lot of their foods, the peanut burger is to die for. Don't forget to get some truffle fries or dirty fries, both are equally good. Would also recommend mixing the two fries together, this was something one of the employees suggested I do. So good and so worth it. read more

OMGosh this food is amazing!!! I had the pork tacos and my friends both had burgers. So so good! We will be back!

Fried chicken sandwich with a stout, sitting outside to enjoy the weather. Great service too! Took a walk around the museum before we got back on the road. read more

The one thing that keeps me coming back is the wait staff. So nice and helpful. Food is ok and beer is ok.

Fav place to eat in La Grande! Friendly people, good food, nice atmosphere (especially in love music nights!)

Decent food. Burgers at $21.00 a bit stiff. Good service. Not a lot of choices in LaGrande.

I give 5 stars pretty sparingly, but this place deserves it. The decor is pretty simple but cool (a converted firehouse). We got the Korean pork tacos and pork belly sandwich with "dirty" fries to share for the table. The portions (even the tacos) were large! My favorites were the tacos and dirty fries, but all of it was good. The tacos had a good spicy kick to them without being overpowering and the fries had tons of flavor. The pork belly sandwich is sweet with a good balance of other flavors. read more

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Menu is very limited, most in our party couldn't find anything that sounded good. I've been twice and the first time service was slow but at least we were served. The second time we ended up walking out after the hostess seated us and we never saw a waitress after 15 minutes, it wasn't busy. We were also kinda turned off by the hostess who recited their COVID restrictions right when we walked in the door. We expected to hear something different than the requirements of any other restaurant but they were the same. When we asked why the third degree to wear a mask if not seated since it's the same everywhere, she said "you'd be surprised how many people need reminded." Not a great impression when you first walk into a restaurant. read more

This was an extraordinary treat, Dennis had the tacos and I had the chicken strips and fries. We also the the flight of beer which we shared, simple but oh so good. read more

Side A Brewing - This was our lunch which was awesome. - Breweries Near Me - La Grande, Oregon

Yum!!! I dined at this brewery today for the first time, was passing through the area, and it didn't disappoint! Service, ambiance and food/beer was all on point! read more

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Side A was recommended by a couple of locals. From their recommendation, we decided to give a try on Friday night - and I'm glad we did. It's located next to the Eastern Oregon Fire Museum. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately. Side A Brewing certainly has a local feel to it. There is a good amount of seating here. The service was quick, servers are friendly. Being a vegetarian, I wasn't expecting much. But imagine my surprise when I found that they quite a few veg options including their soup of the day! We got the lentil soup (which came with bread), veggie burger with dirty fries. Food was excellent. Also tried a couple of their beers, which were good too. We liked this place so much that we had to go back again before leaving La Grande. We ordered the burger and flatbread, tried a couple of beers. Having visited this place twice will definitely recommend it. If you are traveling, here for a day or a local, definitely give it a try. Great food, beer and service. read more

If you come to a place like Side A, I think you gotta look at the full scope of the place. Venue: great location, interior, music, ambience. Beer: it's good. varied and very interesting and gotta show some appreciation for that variety and the quality. Food: kale in La Grande. Service: I think this depends on the customer to a certain extent, but my visits have been great. I wish there was someplace like this where I live. As it is, I'll take a road trip or adjust my schedule to spend time in a place like this. Definitely a local place that could compete in a larger market. I like this place. read more

So as you all know I'm a huge Foodie and I'm always finding amazing food on my trips! Well tonight I was able to find this Mac Daddy burger (fried mac n cheese on top of a6oz patty) right here in my own town! And of course dirty fries on the side! Side A never disappoints!. read more

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Gluten free loaded tater tots (made with queso and bacon) Not dedicated facility it was pleasant to sit outside during the heat. It's located right on main street. read more

Look for the "Extras" on the bottom of the back page of the menu for "kielbasa" - spicy authentic!! Like being back in the Polish section of Cleveland! Add to the salad. Ummmm. And Great Beers! You can get a flight to try several (5 at a time) and decide. AND cheesecake. And chocolate obsession desert. Excellent! read more

Loved this place! We were just passing through La Grande and looked online for a brew pub with a good menu. We couldn't have been happier with Side A Brewing! From the get-go their staff was courteous, professional and quick to help. We enjoyed a pint of their Session Hazy IPA and loved it enough to take a growler home with us. Their dirty fried chicken salad was spicy, fresh and delicious as was the mac-and-cheese (with added bacon). I'll remember this spot for future trips through the area! Thoughtful service, nice folks, great beer and delicious food - what's not to love? read more

Side A Brewing - Breweries Near Me - La Grande, Oregon

Imagine how excited we were when we found out there is a brewery halfway through our drive from Portland to Twin Falls! Finally...no more Safeway sandwiches or fast food!! Um....so....you guys. The food here is good. REALLY really good. I got the chicken sandwich the first time I came here and I have gotten it ever since. Not too breaded, tender, perfectly cooked...add in some peppery arugula and a soft potato bun and it's SO good. The kids meals are generous and equally as tasty. Kids chicken is the same chicken they use in the sandwich and the mac n cheese is delicious cheesy goodness. And the beer. According to my husband who knows his beer, this beer is legit. He's drinking an Oregon Fog Hazy that he is gushing about. The staff here are always friendly, accommodating and efficient. You can tell they are proud of this place. It shows. It's clean, comfortable (even the freezing cold women's restroom) and not too pricey. The decor is rustic and industrial with old relics from the historic firehouse that used to occupy this building. Do yourself a favor and go check out the attached firehouse museum. Lots of cool stuff in there! Thanks, Side A! We'd come here even if you were in our own neighborhood in Portland! You're more than just a halfway stop for us; we genuinely love coming here! read more

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Side A Brewing is THE hip place to eat and drink in downtown La Grande. When I visited, it was clear that La Grande has a small town vibe and that everyone could tell I was from out of town. But, the bartender was kind and gave me a few recommendations that I appreciated. Food wise, I tried the Korean pork tacos which had some good flavor. The spice alone was exciting for my taste buds. When paired with a pint of beer, I was in heaven. I could definitely imagine becoming a regular if I was a townie and I totally plan to visit here again next time I drive through this sweet town. read more

This was such a great place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal after a long day of driving. The food was delicious. The old firehouse was a hit with the kids. read more

Side A Brewing - Beers on tap - Breweries Near Me - La Grande, Oregon

The menu has a lot of interesting items on it but I finally went with the Ahi Tuna Sandwich. Now I'm a relatively unsophisticated guy. A redneck really. But I like good food, I pay attention to food, and it's hard to "wow" me. Recently I cooked a brisket for friends and while they said it was the best brisket they ever had, I knew it was a 6 on a scale of 1-10. You get the idea. But this Ahi Tuna Sandwich... Ahhhh... Eating it was a near orgasmic experience. I literally tuned out the rest of the table and basked in the glory of the experience. I was blown away. They did it right, starting with the extra thick chunk of tuna, the perfect bread, seared perfectly, everything! Listen carefully. I AM NOT EXAGGERATING ONE BIT. It really was that perfect. I paired it with a nice wine. I have no idea what it was, I was too focused on the sandwich. You'd have to ask your server for a recommendation. Speaking of servers, ours was Lena. Her joy at serving others was apparent in her cheerful spirit and her empathetic responses. I can't tell you much about the rest of the place. I think it was louder than I like, but you might like it that way. I was too focused on my sandwich to really pay too much attention to much else. PS. The rest of the table sang high praises for their burgers, etc. I love myself a great burger but I'm glad I chose the Ahi Tuna Sandwich. read more

Side A Brewing - Breweries Near Me - La Grande, Oregon

Great food! Clean environment. Best food we had driving from Utah to Washington. All five of us loved our meals. We will return. read more