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    Trail Life Brewing

    4.7 (194 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    TRAIL LIFE BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dani S.

    I was immediately impressed by the atmosphere, as the place definitely has great vibes, and I loved that they had a wide variety of different beers on tap to choose from. I also really appreciated that they had hard kombucha on tap, which was a unique and welcome option for me. I spent most of my time out on the outdoor patio, which is very nice and was filled with lots of people hanging out, making for a really lively and fun environment. However, my biggest complaint about this place was that the food was pretty bad; while I understand that it's primarily just a brewery, I was still quite disappointed by the quality, especially since the menu items were not cheap. Come for the beers, skip the food and same yourself some dough figuratively and literally.

    Massaman Katsu Cury
    Bailey L.

    What a cute place! When I arrived on a Thursday night it was POPPIN and they had live music which was a super fun vibe. You go to the counter to order and then find a spot where you can. They had plenty of outside area (a patio with seating and some open space where you can enjoy a drink while waiting to find a seat somewhere) which was perfect for me because I got a cocktail and Togo food. Lots of people had raved about the Massaman katsu curry so I had to try it! It did not disappoint! At first I was disappointed to see how full the bowl was but the amount was PLENTY! I was stuffed after a few corn and about half the curry plate. I am so happy I tried this place out! Will definitely be trying it again when I'm back in town!

    Fries and dip
    Erica C.

    Overnight stay after a Moab trip and tried for dinner. Quick service with a large crowd and good drinks. Splits fries with dipping sauces, good, a bit pricey for fries. Each had the rice bowl- great sticky rice, kimchi, mushrooms, meat. Spicy bees knees had a nice kick too. Order at the register, find a table. Plenty of beers on tab as well, only one sour. Cool vibe.

    Chandanika L.

    Great experience here! I absolutely love that they have a toys for the kids -- it made the visit so much more relaxing and truly family friendly. The burger was delicious, the beer was super refreshing & cheap, and everything was beautifully set up and displayed. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which really made the whole experience even better. Overall, this place is a gem. We will definitely be coming back!

    Linda R.

    We were visiting downtown Grand Junction, CO, and happened upon Trail Life Brewing. It caught our eye because they were jammed with people. Also because my husband and I are big outdoor nature people. They have a nice craft beer selection including two of my favorite beers of all time, Oskar Blues Death by Coconut , and Left Hand Brewing's Milk Stout. We got there right before they closed, so unfortunately we missed out on their food. Next time we will have to try some. The menu looked great.

    Menu August 2025
    Diana G.

    Located downtown. They have inside and outside seating. You order at the counter and then find a spot to sit. They bring your food out. I ordered a beer and a slush for my drinks. For my food, I had the Brussels sprouts and the katsu banh mi. The Brussels sprouts: definitely a must. So good. Perfectly seasoned. The portion is shareable. The katsu banh mi. I made mine vegan. They replaced the chicken with tofu steaks. The do tofu steaks were thick. The French bread was soft. The flavors were great. It came with a side of fries or a salad. I opted for the salad. The salad was a good size. The Mexican lager (porch pounder) is made by them. It is light. They did offer a lime which I recommend. The slush was bourbon type. It wasn't overly sweet. Parking is street parking, but you may have to walk a few blocks. A lot of their dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian. The outside is dog friendly. Everyone we encountered was helpful.

    Burger
    Christina M.

    What a fun and cool place!! We walked up to the counter to order and the staff was super friendly and upbeat. We ordered two beers and a burger and Massaman Katsu curry. Both were delicious. The burger was thick and juice, with all the accompaniments. The curry was ridiculously good. Pretty much located in the heart of downtown. We sat at the raised table top bar, looking out at the passersby-ers. Neat place! Will be back!

    Mexican Lager,  Blonde ale
    Elizabeth G.

    Casual and outdoor seating during the summer. Fantastic brews and great food. Kitschy outdoor theme. Looking forward to trying more options when we have time

    CHICKEN KATSU* with side Salad
    Dexter R.

    I ate the CHICKEN KATSU with side Salad. I have to say, this is one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The KATSU burger was great too. Lots of good ingredients. I wish they had soda on the tap. Bartenders check on me periodically. Nice group. I recommend stopping here if in Grand Junction.

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    Frank B.

    Selective craft beer menu and creative cocktail menu. Burgers and sandwiches with an Asian/American/Mexican Fusion Great location lots of shops and nice place to walk around before or after grabbing a drink or bite.

    Chicken Katsu and side salad
    Elise C.

    I've now eaten in and ordered to-go a few times, and I can say these people consistently provide tasty meals! The options are classic-with-a-twist. My most recent favorite is the Chicken Katsu sandwich, but I also really enjoy The Patagonia sandwich. Each hits a different sweet spot for me! They're also usually pretty accurate with their time estimates for to-go orders, which is really nice. You don't end up waiting or with cold food, either.

    Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
    J B.

    Four of us shared the following: Vegan Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts, Vegan Hummus and Kwarma with Falafel, Vegan Katsu Bahn Mi with side salad, and Vegan Falafel Wrap with fries These are way better than the average bar food. Much of it is stand alone restaurant level great food. The dishes weired best were the Falafel Wrap and Katsu Bahn Mi. The tofu cutlets in the BahnMi were substantial and satisfying with tasty other items in the sandwich. It was my favorite item at this meal, with the falafel being by next favorite. I really liked that the menu is clearly marked which items can be made vegan on request, and when placing the order theircrew is happily accommodating of such requests. I would gladly eat here again the next time we are in the area.

    A drink for lunch on vacation? Yes please! This was the winter cider they just started serving. It was delish!
    April K.

    Stopped in on our way over to Moab and so happy we did! The food was great (seriously great burger) and the waitstaff was friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back and recommend it to others.

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    Can beat the selection of beer & pairs well with pub style food. Open concept gave great ambiance. Service was prompt.

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    Not a fan of their ordering system but surprisingly good curry and brussel sprouts. Staff was on their game.

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    Quick friendly service and the food was fantastic. My sandwich was delicious as was the dessert. Would definitely visit again.

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    Really good beer options. Excellent food!! A can't miss place to drink, eat, and socialize.

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    We loved this place great staff, food and drinks! Very unique and would recommend as a place to stop.

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    Ask the Community - Trail Life Brewing

    Are dogs allowed here?

    Due to City Health rules, because we have a kitchen, we do not allow dogs inside our building. They are allowed on the patio if they are quiet, well behaved, and on a leash. Thanks for asking!

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    I am shocked at the 2 stars. Google showed 4.0 and we ordered a small pizza, applewood boneless…read morewings, and a pepperoni calzone. After a long day with friends, we were too tired to go out and decided to have something delivered to our hotel room. The food arrived hot and delicious. The 6 boneless wings were really good and also quite large. The pizza (cheese, sausage, olives) was enjoyed and we ate the whole thing! The calzone. Oh the calzone. I couldn't finish it but it was delish! Cheesy and hot and the crust was soft and yummy! Definitely recommend!

    2 of us went at a non-peak dinner hour during a week day. We waited at the host stand for a…read moresignificantly long time. When the hostess finally came out, we just asked to sit in the bar area. We were told to go ahead. She came by and removed the excess settings. We were in the direct line of site of the bartender. He was chatting with one of the 4 people he had at the bar. We sat and waited for over 20mins. We were never brought water. We were never greeted. We literally had NO service at all. We were passed by multiple times by one server. I could see at the server station the hostess chatting at the server while she rang things in. A manager, of sorts, seemed to be chatting at the hostess stand with the hostess as we got up and left. "Thanks guys"....is what we heard when we were leaving. They were not busy in terms of clientele. However, it is obvious that there is no team work happening there, and nobody really cares anyway. The bartender was far more interested in BS-ing with the random guy posted up at the bar despite the fact I know he saw us. The server that passed by us multiple times without so much of any acknowledgement couldn't handle more than one task at a time as she picked up the empty beer glass from the single gentleman sitting directly across from us and looked right at our table before just walking away. The hostess is there to socialize, and the manager is just clearly unaware of what's happening in her restaurant. Don't waste your time.....

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