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Transparent Brewing

4.7 (36 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Belle S.

You can feel the friendly and welcoming atmosphere as you enter this place. The bartender was nice and attentive. They have both indoor and outdoor seating area. We didn't try any food as it was only our first stop for today's pub crawl. I did post their menu. I love the open concept of this brewery. Pets are welcome and they have some games to entertain kids while the adults enjoy their beer!

We LOVED our visit here. Amazing food, drinks, and service. We live about 40 mins away and found this place passing through and will definitely make our way back. The nachos were amazing and the touch of homemade tortilla chips kept them crunchy & irresistible. The burrito with a cheese skirt my husband got also looked next level. The beers were also super refreshing!

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David L.

Stopped in on a Sunday after there was not a lot of traffic while I was there. The bar staff was very helpful with suggestions of what beer the had based on what you like. I ordered a Quesadilla from the food menu. It came out in a short amount of time. What a good filling of ingredients and good flavor. Staff said that they do have an entertainment area next door that they have live bands.

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Ian E.

When I visit Transparent Brewing, I can tell that it's a popular local spot. While great for locals, I think its proximity to Interstate 49 makes it the perfect pit stop for someone passing through on a road trip. The tap list has a great variety of beer styles and all of the beers are well made. The beertenders are knowledgeable and it sounds like they also have a hand in the brewing process. Something like that always adds to the brewery experience. On some days they have specials. I've seen a BOGO discount for beer to go. The patio is great when the weather permits. I'll continue to frequent this place as often as a I can because I love it.

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Bruce E.

We came in for lunch at the attached farm to market cafe and stumbled on to Transparent. Group tried Garage Saisson, porter and stout. Everybody loved their brews . Zach let us try possible choices before making our big decisions. Not only the staff but even the local patrons were friendly. Would go out of my way to stop here again.

Chris F.

Great little brewery. Not a lot of seating inside, but a large amount on the outside. Nice selection of different beers for a good price. Great thing about the patio was that it was covered, so we could enjoy the warm weather, but not get burnt to a crisp. Friends were able to bring their dogs, which is nice as most other breweries do not allow animals. Nice little addition to the Grandview/Belton area we used to have to drive to North KC or Crossroads area for the same type of feel.

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3 months ago

Drinks are good and local. The weekend special is a great. Open garage doors that create a nice vibe. Good service as well.

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6 months ago

They have a very friendly staff, yummy food, good bar conversation, and dog friendly!

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8 months ago

Amazing place, amazing people, amazing beer! My favorite brewery in KC. Highly recommend!

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2 years ago

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10 months ago

Popped in for quick lunch- so good! Outstanding macho nacho burrito. Chose the Mr Balloon Hands IPA, also excellent. Will be back.

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1 year ago

Very nice atmosphere! Also enjoyed the design of the setup and hospitality. Will definitely be back. Food and beer was perfecto!

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We did a take out order, food was hot, fresh and was really good. Next time we'll dine in to try their beers.

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4 years ago

Great place. Beer is fabulous. The staff is amazing. Very nice and friendly! I can see how you would become a regular here.

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5 years ago

Excellent beer and food! Have visited multiple times already and will continue supporting this amazing brewery

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5 years ago

Excellent beer, incredible vibe, amazing prices. Definitely coming back here. Highly recommend the Kickstand Kolsch.

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5 years ago

Great beer with awesome atmosphere. Nolan was behind the bar with excellent service. We will definitely be back!

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