My first time at Vice Beer was a blast from the past! The 2000's vibes are amazing…read more My brother and his wife went for the Baja Blast brew (which is a trip!) and I had a cider. We sat outside, enjoying the fresh air and laid-back vibe. Can't wait to come back and try more from their lineup!

What a fantastic local hangout! The staff and fellow patrons are a blast to chat and drink with…read more The craft beers are exceptional, and the brewmaster is not only friendly but genuinely one of the nicest people you'll meet. We enjoyed the Vienna Lager, Krush and Not Getting Any Younger, California-style IPA. All delicious!! The 80s/90s decor creates such a welcoming atmosphere, making you feel right at home. The food truck is amazing--those hot sauces are to die for, and the portions are huge. Be sure to bring your appetite! Plenty of parking!! Ask for Doug - fun guy and know tons of trivia!! We only wish there were more creative and fun places like this in every neighborhood!

I really like the atmosphere here. Service was good, stopped in needing food before heading to an…read moreevent and she recommended this beer cheese appetizer and it was so good. Nice spot to stop!

First time ever coming here and heavily disappointed with the unwelcoming attitude of the bartender…read moreHeather. My husband and I with our baby decided to come check out the chess night that happens here on Tuesday evening 6-8 pm and check out this spot. We confirmed kids are ok at this time. I went to the bar to grab a couple of sodas to support the spot while my husband was playing chess. Heather seemed confused taking my order as if she didn't take orders before. She Pointed to the fridge saying I can grab something in there. She spoke to me like I was stupid and wouldn't look me in my face. I asked about the outdoor area because I have not been there before and she said with attitude "umm idk I think? I'm not sure". She clearly didn't want to give me service or time of day. She seemed clueless when I was ordering a simple drink...Very odd and rude behavior. First time being here and will be our last.

Time for a review update & to up them to 5-Star status! Solid lineup of a variety of their own…read morebeers that changes regularly. They often have a different food truck there on the weekends, along with hosting other fun events throughout the week. Plus they're very good at keeping their social media updated with info on food trucks, events, new beers, etc. (something I wish a few other breweries would get better at). You can bring outside food if you'd like. The staff is always friendly & jovial. And they have a dog-friendly patio area with picnic tables & a few umbrellas for shade. When it's nice out they're near an excellent walking/biking path along the Columbia River, so they're a perfect place to stop for a beer before or after some outdoor activity. What's not to love?

Just had Recluse Brew Works recently and was very impressed with the two beers that Steve and I…read morehad! The first one was the Czech Style Amber Lager. This was a nice, smooth beer to enjoy. I liked the malts with this one. And the fact that it's a lager always gets me excited as I am always about lagers these days! The second beer that we had from Recluse was the was the German Style Pilsner. I think we even liked this one more with it's crisp and clean flavor profile. Not only do we get excited when we can have lagers but we get absolutely thrilled when we can have a pilsner... a really good pilsner at that!

2 minutes away, Brothers Cascadia Brewery is a hidden gem. Just go try their burgers, fries, beers…read moreand you will get what I mean. Consistently great food, top notch service, no matter the day or time. Honestly, just make the simple decision to keep your hard earned money and skip Goon Burger / Irrelevant Beer. This "goon" burger only qualifies as a burger in some chaotic South Park fantasy. It looks like they really dropped it on the floor and called it a concept. The fries? Sad, soggy, barely seasoned, and completely forgettable. Now the best part: the hipster staff at both places. They take themselves very seriously. One of their newer employees, clearly aiming for Employee of the Month, decided to stop me while I was literally grabbing my food and leaving, just to tell me, in a smug tone, that next time I can't bring my dog. The funny part. I was already outside waited for my food away from patrons, then I grabbed my food, and was leaving right away. What exactly was the problem? Did my calm, happy dog disrupt the sacred burger experience? I laughed and said we'll see about that. You don't just randomly enforce a rule like that and talk to customers like that. I've been there plenty of times before with no issue. But apparently, after a very important team meeting about dogs they had just yesterday, they have decided that, even "pickup customers" can't have their dogs with them. Mate, you could have just said "hey, can you tie him outside next time?" Easy. Human. Instead, you went full authority mode over a mid burger spot. I won't be going back, not because I will miss anything, but because of that attitude. When people blindly follow rules without basic common sense, it just gets sad. Anyway once again, Brothers Cascadia Brewery. Two minute drive, ten minute walk. Just go.

I have delved into Irrelevant Beer a few times at this point and each experience was solid to…read moreexceptional. Over the course of our experiences we have had eight different beers at this point and time and we have enjoyed them all very much! There is a neighboring coffee shop that is actually right next door called Relevant Coffee and I imagine it's the same owners doing both coffee and beer at two different locations. I bought a coffee bag of Relevant Coffee for us to enjoy at home and it was quite good! You can buy coffee bags at the brewery also which is where I bought mine. And now onto the beer! As I said currently I have had eight different beers and I will go into detail as to what I thought about each one I had. 1) Living Eulogy is a Bock beer which was something I don't normally am able to get a hold of so getting one was definitely a priority. In this flavor profile you can detect notes of chocolate, coffee, sweetness and creaminess. It is also a fairly thick beer. 2) The Pocket Symphony is an American style IPA and was nice and refreshing with it's melony, hoppy, fruity and crisp flavor characteristics. I considered this beer to be very, very solid. 3) A favorite of mine was the Sundressed and I rated quite high on Untappd. This was a Witbier which I do love getting. These wheat based beers are so tasty even though sometimes the gluten comes back and may bite me later. the flavor of these beers are so blissful which is why it's one of my favorites. Flavors to have fun finding in the flavor profile are maltiness, citrus and coriander. This beer goes down nice and smooth! 4) Inner Song is another IPA I had. This time out it was a black IPA or a Cascadian Black Ale as some call it. I do love these kinds of beers! At first in our brewery adventures this IPA type was kind of hard to find but they seem to be a bit more common now. The flavors in this beer are malty, roasty, floral and some notes of coffee. This beer is also very aromatic. 5) Dark Ambient was another beer we delved into... this time a Vienna Lager. A type of lager that Steve and I both like quite a bit. Perhaps not our most favorite lager type but that didn't hold me back in giving this beer a very high rating on Untappd and it becoming one of my favorites. Flavors to enjoy in this beer are caramel, toastiness, herbal aspects, some fruitiness along with a dry finish. 6) The Relative Strangers lager was another lager we thought very highly of... seems like a trend here with this brewery and being very, very fond of their lagers. Well, it's completely justifiable as the lagers from Irrelevant are great! In this beer flavor features to enjoy are coffee, caramel, roasty, malty and coffee. 7) Mediocre Love is an IPA we had at one point from our beer experiences here. It's a good, solid IPA and is very refreshing! Look for fruitiness and a presence of peach. 8) The final beer was the Shrimp Fried Rice. This was another IPA of the New England sort and was very nice and refreshing. Flavors to partake in this flavor profile are juicy, tropical and some sweetness. The beer is smooth and soft in body. I realize describing some of the flavor features in all these beers there is quite a few of the same flavor elements in the beer... like coffee or roastiness but despite those flavor characteristics being in more than one beer you can certainly tell the difference between those that do share common characteristics so don't think that finding one element of flavor in one beer over another is going to blur together as to what beer you are drinking and if you can distinguish the difference... you certainly can!

Great service every time I've visited! The drinks are consistently good and reasonably priced. One…read moreof the drinks I ordered looked like it included an ingredient based on the online ordering photos, but when I received it, it wasn't there. I went back to ask about it, and they explained it was actually an add-on. Even so, they remade my drink for me without any hassle. Really appreciate the great customer service!

Fun vibes. Super friendly service. A creative take on a cold drink…read more My daughter discovered this place on TikTok, and we happened to be driving up from Oregon back home to Seattle and decided to make a little side quest. When I first saw the prices on the menu, I was skeptical, but then I realized that you can pay $5 at a restaurant for a soda or lemonade or whatever, so spending that amount on a creative, designer "dirty" soda really wasn't bad value. I went with The Helen, my teenage son came up with his own custom concoction, and my daughter went with the 143. A fun treat stop before we made the final push home. If you're in the area and looking to break away from a plain old soda, I'd say check it out!

A beautiful coffee spot for solid coffee…read more AMBIANCE: Whoever decorated this place knows what's up when it comes to coffee shop vibes. There's plenty of seating and a really cute area near the front of the shop. The area is spacious and doesn't feel crowded or cramped. COFFEE: I got their Honey Bloom Latte which is seasonal. Coffee comes through well, not too overwhelmingly sweet. The lavender is floral in the perfect amount with the honey bringing some sweetness to round out the latte. Also the lavender sprig added in was a nice touch for presentation. SERVICE: Very friendly and helpful. OVERALL: One of my go to spots in the downtown Vancouver area. They have other lattes as well, including the dirty horchata which I need to try. They also have some baked goods including concha! Love this spot!

Cariño's is rich and comforting with a bit of luxury and ample seating, yet remains warm and…read moreinviting. I visited on a Thursday, which happened to be one of their "After Dark" days. The women working were extremely welcoming and shared a great deal about the philosophy of Cariño's. Specifically the desire to create a space for sharing Mexican culture and building community. Being from the SGV in So Cal, it was comforting to see that aspect of my roots being shared here in the PNW. The Drinks: Dirty Horchata: I've been around the block, and this Dirty Horchata is no joke. One sip and I was literally shaking my head; ¡ay, guey, te la volaste! It's the perfect balance of home cooked flavor flavor and a solid caffeine punch. As a So Cal güero loco, I'm telling you, the Dirty Horchata is on point. I'll definitely be ordering this again. Habanero Mexican Mocha: I'll admit, I need to level set my spice expectations now that I live in the PNW. For me, there was only a hint of habanero. I would have enjoyed much more of that smoky, spicy kick. However, the chocolate they use is a massive step up from the "Abuelita" brand familiar from my youth. It was delicious, though next time I'll ask them to up the spice to a level reminiscent of an LA local. Overall, I love the philosophy, the space, and the general acogedora of the shop. It has been hard to find that authentic flavor this far north, but they killed it. As a So Cal güero loco, this place is officially on the map for me. Whenever I'm in downtown Vancouver, I will be sure to stop and kick it for a bit. Almost forgot... I need to try one or two of the pan dulces on my next visit. Maybe a concha or cono de crema/chocolate?

Fun brewery. We happened to come on music bingo night. That was a lot of fun! Join and play from…read moreyour phone. No need for bingo cards and dobbers. Bar tender was friendly. Beers were good! Greta taco truck outside, and plenty of outdoor seating. What else can I say? I'll be back.

Fortside is a must-visit in Vancouver, offering fantastic craft beer and a great, laid-back…read moreatmosphere. The taproom is lively and welcoming, making it an easy place to hang out. And there's always plenty of brews on top plus non beer options for those who like something else . I appreciated the outdoor and indoor dining options and the staff was super friendly. I will definitely be back!

Elite Customer Service: The staff here is phenomenal. Even when the store is packed, the team is…read morefast, incredibly friendly, and ready to offer great recommendations if you are stuck trying to choose a bottle.. Specifically Liz is fantastic, she works at caliber not normally found in retail. Employee of the Year!

The employees were kindly patient with me as I scooted in with five minutes to spare! I do…read moreappreciate not being rushed, I was doing my best to grab my selection & go. The young man who checked me out was charming, would had liked him to carry out my purchases while I followed behind but that may just become a new fantasy! Whew, it seemed very warm inside. Definitely would recommend this store & nothing could stop me from going back to sho as it was very clean & nicely organized, good job!