I absolutely love the brewery's minimalist style…read more The room's long open layout encourages socialization. If you play your cards right, you might make a new friend or two. I love the theme nights. Music bingo on Thursdays is my favorite. I haven't attended yet, but the Sporting Kansas City, KC Current and Formula One watch parties look fun. A variety of beers are available on tap. They usually include a few year-round options and a couple of seasonal options. Canned beer - some that isn't available on tap - is available to go. Food isn't cooked on site, however food trucks are parked outside during busier events. You might check with the brewery if you want to bring snacks.

I will be Sad to see this place go, the staff is always friendly and knows the beer that they are…read moreserving. There is a good mix of beer styles.

I stopped in to listen to live music, and the place was pretty busy. I ordered a beer at the bar…read moreand found a table off to the side where they have a selection of board games, skeeball, and a couple of other arcade games. At first, I was having a difficult time hearing the music, so when a spot closer to the stage opened up, I moved. I later ordered a beer flight, and the bartender was great describing the different beers and checking in with me as I tasted each one. I enjoyed the musician despite the large crowd and the challenge of hearing him over the many conversations. Eventually, the crowd thinned out, and I was able to better enjoy the music. Overall, it's a nice brewery.

A little gem in downtown blue springs. Great selection of craft beer brewed at the location…read more Haven't tried the food yet so can't review on that!

Teamwork needs to be improved. Our food sat under the heater for 15 mins, multiple servers looked…read moreat it and left it while our server was cashing out a large party. Finally the bartender started delivering food, after multiple tables food was sitting there. Though the server still never checked on us and took twenty mins, we had to hunt her down for the check. Our food was cold and the dipping cheese was hard. Food used to be tasty here but has gone down hill. Beer is mediocre, does change often and has some guest taps that are not your normal taps.

stopped in with my SIL a couple weeks ago for a quick drink on a day out. the sour i had was…read moredelicious!! service was quick. enjoyed the atmosphere and would definitely come back :)

Great place on our road trip. Very tasty pizza and I appreciated the gluten free option. The…read morelocally brewed oatmeal nut stout was a big winner. Nice folks. So glad we stopped!

Great cold craft beers. VERY good pizzas…read more Do the thin crust flat bread creation. Great service.

Great music-focused nanobrewery in the reborn downtown Shawnee corridor! The craft beer, industry…read morehas mushrooms across many areas of the country, and western Johnson County is no different. The space is friendly with its seating and there are plenty of games to keep you engaged while you enjoy your brew. The music theme lines the decor, with cassettes (remember those?) from all genres featured. Friction always has some of their own makings on tap as well as guest taps that can range from regional to national. The board will list the ABV for each beer, as well as the pour prices, and you can choose from anything between lighter ales to heavier stouts. I prefer the darker stuff and really love their 'Train in Vain', a brown ale with fabulous body. Don't miss their fresh-hopped varietals, such as the recent 'Earth & Sky', which gives you that right-off-the-trellis hoppiness. If you're not sure what you want, then the makers will always give you friendly suggestions. They're proud of their offerings and that pride comes through in the beer. Making unique craft beer is always a labor of love and Friction really shows you how they get it done.

Lovely place. And it's family friendly. There are so many babies here. If I lived here when my…read morechild was small she would have been a regular baby too. The workers are so helpful when dealing with my crazy "food" allergies and sensitivities. I do recommend visiting this place. Let's give them our business.

Yes!! Yummy beers and great selection too. Ambience is killer. I went in for one of their Drink &…read moreThinks and I love this. Nothing better than learning about something to really make you think so then when you're a little bit lit, you can have some very deep conversations with friends afterwards. I will be back.

Trendy brewery in the Crossroads area of Kansas City... the decor and atmosphere was great. There…read morewere various games to play for entertainment... card games, Yahtzee, connect 4, shuffleboard, darts. They had about 10-12 beers on tap. Decent variety of styles. My husband and I both got a flight to start. Of note, they include 5 pours in their flights vs the standard 4. My favorites were the Mane Event (Helles) and the Arc of Acceleration (Hazy IPA). The helles was a light, sip-able beer that you could do a few of. The hazy ipa was a little higher octane but was also a lighter hazy in comparison of others I've had in the past. My husband really enjoyed the Hoptify American IPA in addition to the hazy I had. They have snacks for purchase but allow you to bring in outside food if you wish. The bartender wasn't over-friendly but answered our questions and was knowledgeable

Fun little area with multiple restaurants. Nice night out with the family with good food choices…read moreall around and local brews

If you're a fan of hopping on the IPA train and devouring a delicious slice of pizza, then this…read moreplace is a must-visit!

What an amazing brewer in the KC suburb of Lee's Summit…read more First off the art work is eclectic and many pieces pay homage to the beers on tap. There is a story for much of the art work which I will not do a disservice by trying put it in a review. Go there, see it and ask they'll gladly share the story. Second, INCREDIBLE beers are on tap. I tasted 10 during my visit and every single beer was worth trying. My faves were: Freshly Squeezed Blueberry Lemonade Wheat, Apple Pie Milkshake IPA and Calliope Caramel Cream Ale. Finally, the most important part of the operation is the people. Every single person that was present made me feel welcome and like I was already a part of their community. WOW, I was left feeling like I'd made new friends which I know I did. I travel to KC at least once per year and every year I will return to support this awesome brewery. Thank you for a memorable experience.

What a cool place! They have a dog friendly outdoor space and great beer selection! Super friendly…read morestaff! Fun times!

Came to Kansas City over the recent holidays to visit some friends, and Beer Kitchen came as a…read morelocal recommended place. Good food, good vibes, good beer selection, I was sold. So we loaded up and showed up one day around Noon. Ambiance was really cool. It's in the middle of some sort of progressive looking shanty-esque suburb. The kind of place that does drag queen bingo. I was right at home. Inside was college sport bar, but with a nice, huge board on the wall of all their beer selection. It Was quite expansive. Service was top notch, too. Nice server took care of us, made sure our glasses were never empty. The food came out at a good clips, and we got an unexpected bonus of free little beignet-like donuts with some delicious dipping sauces. As for food, we started off with a jumbo order of the Truffle Parmesan Hand-Cut Fries for the table. We got to choose two from their extensive list of aioli dipping sauces. Fries were good. Dusted with the perfect amounts of truffle and parmesan. And the sauces were my oh my. I recommend paying the upcharge to just try them all. I mentioned the time earlier, because we had no idea we were stumbling upon their brunch menu. Even more options to choose from! I got the Crispy Waffle Smash Burger (smashed hertzog beef patties, fried egg, smoked bacon, merkt's cheddar, caramelized onion, maple aioli, crispy buttermilk waffle). This thing was really nice. Perfect waffle, not too small, not too big, and no oily or anything obtrusive. A nice bun option. Eggs and bacon sometime get lost against giant burger patties, but with these smash patties, the extra accoutrements really stand out and make this burger really stand out in my mind. I also for the try the Smokestack Burger (smoked burnt ends, smoked gouda, whiskey bbq glaze, pickle relish, chipotle aioli & crispy jalapeño straws). Uhhh, as you can read, this thing was loaded with goodness. Fatty burger, smokey burnt ends, sweet boozy glaze, acidic pickles, and texture from that jalapeno. This was the perfect burger. I insist you order this. Overall, my research did not reveal Beer Kitchen to me, locals recommendation did. Shows that you gotta use your street smarts instead of your book smarts sometimes. Best meal I had in Kansas City.

Pros: Ambiance was super nice. Part craft brewery, part…read moremodern Southern brunch joint. Very cozy and inviting. Service was super nice. We got brunch, but we didn't even know they served brunch, so that was a huge bonus. The food was out of this world delicious. And their beer selection was great, too. Far more than your typical selection of only IPAs. Cons: Not a single con. Tips: Come for brunch. Get one of their astounding burgers.

If you're a fan of German beer, KC Bier company is for you! They offer great German beers and food…read morein a family friendly atmosphere in Waldo. They have a great patio space that is both dog and kid friendly. Portions are covered and it's great to sit and chill with a brew on a nice day. The interior isn't the largest but they do have bar seating and large picnic tables for community seating. Service has always been good. They offer a variety of food-sausages, sandwiches, soup, and pretzels. I haven't tried a ton of the food but I've had a pretzel and a sausage and both were good. The beer is German style which isn't my favorite but I do like the black ipa and the grand cru. Both are good and I can always find something to drink here. I highly recommend going on a tour because it's highly informative and will give you an appreciation of the beer style. If you're in Waldo, definitely check them out.

It's been over a decade and I can hardly believe it's been more than ten years of me enjoying KC…read moreBier Co. In the time since I'd written that review, I've gotten married, had two kids, visited Germany, changed jobs and through it all this spot has remained a personal favorite of mine in KC. Over the years they've expanded their operation, introduced new biers including (gasp!) an IPA, broadened their food menu at the biergarten, and begun bottling/canning even more of their lineup. This location, their OG Biergarten and Bierhalle is my far my favorite thing about them though and has remained largely unchanged from when they opened all those years ago. You'll still find a German inspired space, warm with the smells of beer and pretzels, great German bar fare, and if you come on the right day some authentic live music. The best part though (IMO) is the biergarten to the side that is family friendly, and is one of the all time best patios in KC on a nice day. At any rate if you are here you've made it to one of KC's best local breweries. Prost!