I had heard about this spot for so long and was happy when I could finally attend an event here! A friend invited me last minute to a poetry/open mic night and I wasn't passing that up! We decided to order two pizzas to share. The margarita pizza was great but I liked the prosciutto one a bit more! My friend ordered a non alcoholic beer and mocktail while I had a Diet Coke. The bartenders were super nice and very attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

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Fantastic space to hang out. Chill and cozy at the same time. Food options are limited to pizza and pretzels but there is a variety of beer. The beers are on point. We had a bunch of tasters and loved them all so far. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back and will bring other beer aficionados. read more

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I stopped by Simple Motive Brewing with my running team after a 5K run and it was such a hidden gem in Yonkers. The decor is so simple but adorable. The food menu is small but they offer an array of cocktails and beers. There's also have a television if you'd like to catch a game. I would definitely return! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - Margarita Pizza with hot honey - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

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Quality experience all around. Came to see music. They have a great setup in a cozy room, but large enough to hold a decent size crowd. The beers are just as good as you'd find at any other local brewery. Bartenders are quick with the pour. The pizzas are fantastic and fairly priced. Great time had by all! read more

Great space! Great snacks and beer! Excellent hospitality! We will be back for sure !! Cheers ! read more

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Came here for a Yelp event and let me tell you...this place is wholesome. Especially enjoyed the tour. Learned some awesome history and facts about the property. Also learned some new information about beer and its process of making it. Love that they keep the original pine wood in tact and incorporated it in the restaurant, including the walls and tables. Andy knows his stuff! Beer that is!! Very knowledgeable in all things beer and simple motive. He has a great personality and made my time there feel welcoming. I'm not much of a beer fan but I do dabble every once in a while. My favorite was Lake and Mirth & Mischief which were both opposites of each other in flavor, but absolutely had a great taste that I'll be 'hopping' back too! Haha. Also a plus that one of the owners is from the Bronx. It's great that you can also host events here or rent the place out for a private extravaganza filled with beer, with your family and friends. Even better that they support other local and minority businesses that are available for event hosting. I love to see a family business like this succeed and prosper, so please check these guys out! read more

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Headed out to Simple Motive Brewery located in Yonkers and I was pleasantly surprised with great craft beer and a good time. We tried 5 different beers and settled on two that were our favorites. The establishment is located in an industrial area where there are a bunch of factory looking buildings but I do believe parking is not an issue. I cannot confirm this since I took an uber to be responsible! The place is clean and open with a mixture of lounge style seating and some high top tables. The finishes are mostly wood with a mix of metal and it looks so nice. They were also gracious enough to offer us a quick tour of their 7 barrel system in the back. All beers are made on premise so you know you are getting the freshest beer you can get! The beers were really impressive. They tasted clean and well crafted. You can really tell that they make these recipes with passion. There is something for everyone whether you are looking for something light and crisp or heavy and strong! They even carry an out sourced cider for the none beer drinkers aswell as a cocktail list with a full bar. I have never heard of or tried a black IPA. Initially I was not interested because I do not love dark beers. They tend to have a strong chocolate/coffee flavor and always seem too heavy to have more than one. Once I tried it, I was in love. It has some notes of dark beers but it was so light and complex. I could really taste the IPA structure but it was dark! I loved it so much I grabbed a 4 pack to take home! They do not offer food yet but plan too in the future. They are only a little over a year old. There is a sandwich shop next door and they hire food trucks to come on weekends for food offerings. They make the ordering easy for you as they have a QR code to order and it gets delivered from either the sandwich shop or the food trucks. Yesterday they had a Dominican food truck, Monkey Brothers Lab. I ordered alittle snack to settle with the beers and it was great. Fried perfectly and not oily. There was literally no oil on the bottom of the tray and that is impressive. Very nice and organized system. I predict that this brewery will do big things and I am rooting for them! read more

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Great experience. Learned alot about beer brewing and tasting notes. Cool space with awesome vibe. The owners were gracious and welcoming. Lovely local spot. Can rent out the venue and schedule tour, a must see. read more

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This place has heart, hustle, and hops. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy--laid-back, creative, and welcoming. The staff genuinely love what they do, and it shows in every pour. The beer? Absolute . Whether you're into hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, or experimental brews with bold flavor combos, there's always something on tap that surprises and impresses. You can tell these folks take their craft seriously without taking themselves too seriously. The space is industrial-cool but cozy, with a vibe that makes it perfect for everything from a chill date night to a group hang with friends. Bonus points for the local art, good tunes, and food pop-ups that pair perfectly with whatever you're sipping. Support local. Drink good beer. Simple Motive is definitely one of my favorite go-to spot. Try the Priuscutto Meets Hot Honey pizza or the Churro Pretzel, & check out Family Meal Open Mic/Poetry on the last Monday night of the month!!! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - Priuscutto Meets Honey Honey & a pepponi (you can never go wrong with pepponi) - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

I've been coming here long enough it's time I wrote a review. There has never been a beer I've tried here that I didn't love. Every style and flavor is phenomenal. From IPAs to porter to saison to their pizzas, omg the pizzas are incredible! It's great to see old friends from Beer Noggin and Coals here! Also the bartenders are incredibly friendly and quick to help. The vibes are fantastic, they have lots of live music and events and the space is so warm and inviting, it feels like it could be in Brooklyn or something. Always a great time at SMB!! read more

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Stumbled across this joint by chance and I'm really glad I did! Love the set-up of this place! What a great place to go to and have a couple beers. They have a great selection of beers and certainly there's one for you! Not too much as far as a food menu is concerned...but they did have some fun, pick-on options. Been back a couple of times and the service is always spot-on. I like this place...and of course, we'll be going back!! read more

When I walked into this Brewery, the first thing I thought was "oooh, classy" and I thought it was a wine bar! This was a classy crisp and cozy spot to grab a beer! I really loved the plants! Service was good ! If you want food there is a food truck out front to order from. I'd love to come back and relax. Ps. There is a projector where you can catch a game too! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - tables and stools in a large room - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

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This is an absolutely gorgeous space, and was made especially beautiful for the holidays. I wish that we lived nearby because I would be here all the time. I tried two different IPAs, and even got to try a taste of a special holiday batch of coquito that I believe the owner's wife made (which was so good I couldn't help drink some even though I can't have dairy!) It sounds like they do a good number of events here, and I think it would be a great spot to have a party as well as to grab a chill drink with friends. The beer isn't even 100% my style but Simple Motive is still 5 stars all around for me, for the drinks, the atmosphere, and the friendly service. A must-go if you're in the area! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - people sitting at tables with lights strung from the ceiling - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Absolutely gorgeous space. They loudly put a lot of thought into the look and feel. The beer list was longer than many other breweries in the area. I tried two IPAs, which were solid but probably won't be a go-to. That being said, I appreciated the variety in the menu. I have since tried even more of their beers from farmers markets and such, and they keep coming out with good ones. I will definitely be continuing to follow this brewery! read more

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Beer, cocktails and food ... what else do buoy need ? Great service ? You got it!. The pizza and other food items are a compliment to the great beer selection. It's a true brewery. The ambience it's comfortable to relaxing. read more

New spot in yonkers. Its located in a revamped warehouse next to artists studios. The place is very family friendly and always has events happening. The space itself is very well done and has plenty of seating all around. They have a good rotation of food trucks providing diff. Latin flavors (Dominican, Venezuelan, etc). Great addition to the area and looking forward to coming back! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Beers only + free popcorn Follow them on Insta to see which food truck is available that day. If you run a food truck, let them know. There are about 10 beers on tap. Im a fan of their ipas, and i can get them at Bronx ale house. The service is great, the decor is down to one of the best ever for a brewery.. they were even featured on the Westchester magazine.. Overall come by, spend a few hours here.. they are hiring in case you are looking. Its so good, that employees come back during their off time. ( i dont k ow why) but i get the low down. Chilled ambiance. No TVs but they now have a huge movie screen/proyector for games. This day it was a MLS game. Ps: no free tastings nor flight package.. which they should have Ps 2: i cant work here.. i would be tasting all the time read more

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Amazing event. Learned so much about the brewery run by an amazing couple. The beer options are great and they also have cocktails and wine on the menu. The food provided was amazing. Lovvvve Cuban cuisine. The event definitely brought awareness to a small brewery in Yonkers. read more

What a pretty and cute, cozy vibe feeling this brewery has to it. First time here and found it on google. It is very clean and has plants around it. The beer selection is a bit small but they also have wine and NA options. There is a food truck out front where you can order from. The bartender was very nice and helpful. There are many tables and little cozy areas to sit in. We sat on the couch/ comfortable chair area. There is a projector and a few tvs to catch a game while enjoying your beverage of choice. Great place to grab a beer and hang with your friends. There is also some bar seating as well. The music was chill vibes. When we first walked in we felt like we were at a chill wine bar. I will deff be back here. On another note I got some beer to take home. The one I got was called the simple motive lake Kolsh. Had a nice, light crisp taste to it. read more

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Attended the blue grass brunch last weekend with a large family group and we all had a blast. Ordered food from the brunch and regular menus and everyone enjoyed their meal particularly the pizza, Irish breakfast and steak and eggs. Fantastic variety of beers and the mimosa flight was a hit. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and the vibe was relaxed and welcoming. The music was good too. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back soon. read more

Great story about the building and the pains the brewers suffered to get this business open. They are an inspiration for perseverance. Many styles of beers to choose from. There is something for everyone here. There is a great vibe of wanting to help the underdog here. Clientele was friendly,beers are tasty and parking can be a Bit of a challenge. It's hard to find because (another Yonkers government welcome to small business) there's a sign ordinance. I actually drive past twice. They also sponsor events in a gigantic upstairs space. Building is a carpet manufacturing location from years ago. The preservation effort is remarkable! I wish I lived closer to support these guys. read more

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This place was interesting. Simple Motive has a nice ambiance. When I got there I was one of the only ones there. There was table seating and bar seating available. I sat at the bar because I thought there would be better service there. It was my birthday, so I used my free beer voucher. They seemed very surprised that I had a voucher even though they emailed me one earlier that week. I purchased a beer and a flight. The night I was there, there weren't any food options. I bought nuts at the bar, but there weren't any other food options there. On weekends, they have a food truck outside. Simple Motive is in an interesting location. I would possibly stop back again, but I'd want to go when there was a food truck. read more

Attended a Yelp event with my wife, and I must say this place is one of my new favorite spots. Owners are hard working people doing things the right way and building great experiences for the customer. Looking forward to coming back to this great space. read more

Simple Motive Brewing - Yelp beers event tasting. - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Simple Motive is super, super cute!! My husband and I decided to stop in here because we had to make the drive down to Yonkers to help a friend of mine. Glad we did!! It was so cute and cozy and the beers were mild but very tasty. My husband and I tried both IPAs and the DIPA and they were all clean and light. I'd say it's a tiny bit confusing to find (it is a very industrial area) and I wish they had more than just snacks! I believe they often host food trucks but with today being a holiday there were none. If we find ourselves down in Yonkers again we would definitely come by! read more

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Good beers! Friendly barternder. Brand new establisment. Not fully constructed outside. So, the main entrance is on lake ave. It is nice to see a brewery around the neighborhood! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - 4oz beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

The most amazing IPA in all of northeast! Probably the best we tried throughout our search for the tastiest IPA that we undertook this year. Fantastic atmosphere , great food truck right outside the brewery . But, most importantly, axminster is hands down the best IPA in town read more

I have been wanting to stop here for some time. I wish this place was closer to me. I absolutely loved the ambiance as soon as I stepped in. I love the greenery on the walls, the projection screen for games, the water station, the leather stools at the bar. This brewery gives me all the good vibes. They offer a nice list of beers ranging from IPAs to porters and pale ales. The bartender was very helpful when I asked about two different beers, he gave me a sample of each. They also sell wine and cider, as well as sell beer to go in cans or growlers. I will definitely be returning here! read more

Simple Motive Brewing - Perpetual IPA - Breweries Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Nice vibe, nice atmosphere, very friendly service. Got food from both The Kitchen next door and from Monkey Lab food truck outside, both very good. Live music and project sports. Looking forward to returning. read more

D & I love to visit breweries Over the (almost 40) years we've been together this is kinda our thing wherever we are on the planet Breweries are a great way to test the local temperature and a true cultural indicator of what's really happening in any particular locale. Yesterday we discovered a new spot in Yonkers called Simple Motive Brewery. Tucked away in a recently renovated old factory building which is still a work in progress, it took us a minute to find the entrance. Love the fact that they are a community supported brewery with minority ownership SMB has only been open about 3 weeks but has def hit the ground running and putting out an outstanding array of beers in a very chill modern atmosphere with great service. You could clearly see the brewmaster knows their craft. We sampled a half dozen from their line up which ranges from Satori Pale Ale, Perpetuity IPA, Mill Water Porter to Orko XPA but came away anointing their Lake Kolsch as our perfect summer brew. Also appreciate that they offer a beer pub food menu (we liked the truffle fries) We have the distinct sense with all it brings to the table, SMB is poised to be an important player on the local brewery scene. Recommend you visit now before you can't get in read more

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First I'll start with the decor and ambiance which is a 10/10. When you walk into the industrial building and enter the brewery you are blown away by the exposed beams, high ceilings, natural wooden tables and contemporary bar which is the perfect mix of modern with old charm. I had all the beers and none of them miss when it comes to flavor. My favorite beer was the perpetuity IPA which had notes of grapefruits and peach. Service was exceptional, I had the pleasure of Dan being my bartender who I've know from Coals and it is good to see them curate a team of bartenders who have knowledge of craft beers and are also just awesome!! Get on their email list to get updated about events and food trucks that pop up, it's worth it. Best new brewery in Westchester! read more

Great space, great beers for a Holiday family reunion! We brought our own snacks and were able to purchase their pizzas. Made gathering so easy! read more

You get food from the food truck outside. Which is good. It's cools that you can see the tanks in the back from the brewing process. The bar tenders are very attentive. The inside looks like a brewery and feels very homey and a place to relax with friends and family. You can bring your kids if you want also. read more

Beautiful space, great beer featuring excellent takes on all the classic styles ... chill atmosphere hosted by a knowledgeable and gracious staff ... a little off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip read more

The beers were excellent we tried 4 different ones. Food was delicious from a truck (Monkey Brothers). I would definitely go back. read more

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This place is a hidden GEM in Yonkers, NY!! I visited this past weekend and LOVED every beer I tried. I am already arranging a visit with my coworkers as the location, parking availability, prices and even the food truck were all very convenient and delicious!. They now offer a limited selection of drinks other than beer which is great as not everyone likes to drink beer. Though I would suggest for them try some. Not all beer tastes like your father's beer! This is something much more elevated. The beers I got to try offered crisp, fresh and hoppy notes. I'm mostly a wine and gin drinker but after trying my first IPA I didn't feel the need to go back to the really delicious Sauvignon Blanc I first ordered. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Nice place. Check it out. Nice variety of beers and high quality. They're putting the effort in to be something special. Not easy to find but worth the effort. read more