Hubs is a craft beer snob so we are fortunate to live in this community where there are many local…read morebreweries. We come here often. The beer is great-seasonal brews plus some standards. I don't drink a lot of beer as I prefer other libations, but I can usually find a beer I like here (which says something!). But they don't just have beer! Craft cocktails on tap, and now they also serve wine. Limited but good food, also. Wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, big pretzels and salads. Weeknight specials make it easy to come after work for a quick meal, and we can bring the pup. Dog-friendly patio, fun events and happy servers make this place special.

This place was really nice. Friendly service, good beer and the food came out quick and made to…read moreorder. The sandwiches were excellent. The pizza was solid as well. Even the pretzel and bruschetta were great. Can't say enough good things.

Amazing hot chicken, solid margaritas (not watered down by any means) and great wings. The habanero…read moreketchup is HOT but amazing. I wondered why the fries were so hot A plus. Highly recommend.

Get the nachos!! These were soooo good! And all the portions of food are so large. So you will…read moredefinitely have some to take home if you choose. Our server Nicole was very attentive and did a great job getting us everything quickly. Would definitely visit again!

Craft Brews here do not disappoint! Smell Craft Brewery with staff you can get to know. One of the…read morebest in the Quad Cities!

Heavy metal riffage in a ice cold glass…read more To round out a day of exploring the Quad Cities, Emily and I dropped into Wake Brewing to have a beer and a few rounds of Uno and a few other card games to relax before the drive. I didn't look into the place before we stopped here so I assumed it was either surfer-themed or was attached to a coffeehouse. Little did we know it was a heavy metal/groove metal nanobrewery. I thrive on heavy metal so perfect for me, not so much for Emily. There were about 10 beers on tap to pick from so I got the Midlife Crisis (fitting as I near 40) and Emily got the Green Mind. The place was filled with what felt like the regulars so we took a spot over in a corner to drink one last beer before the road and play some card games in my 'pub kit' as seen in the cover photo above. My pub kit is a simple plastic container I got from Walmart that is full of quick and easy games to play at breweries, coffeehouses, or wherever you are. It just happens to be plastered in stickers from my travels. Anywho, back to the topic at hand. I really liked Wake Brewing. I have been into IPAs lately and tried a West Coast one for the first time. It was tasty but since I've been drinking hazy or tropical ones, it didn't quite hit like I am used to but that's on me and not the beer itself. Emily really liked her gose beer. I was eyeing the other IPAs on the menu but with a 2 hour drive back, I didn't want to delay us getting home before too late. While we sat there, some really nice groove metal was playing. It reminded me of Tool but less technical and more foot tapping. Shazam said it was King Buffalo and I'll have to check them out once life settles down a bit. If the heavy metal scene scares you, don't be intimidated. Most metal heads are big nerds and are some of the chillest people around. We didn't stick around too long but I wish we had. I loved the entire vibe of this place and would've liked to try some of their other beers. They do have some merch for sell, so you know Emily and I got all their stickers for this trip. If luck finds us back here again, I will def get a shirt. Anything to support heavy metal (and beer). As a side note, do know that trying to park here had me miss the parking lot's few entrances quite a few times. So, if it's your first time, be vigilant of the weird layout and multiple entrances. Rock on!

Food was fair. Beer is not made on location. Service was reasonable. They kept the water full…read more There's nothing in offensive at this café and pub. However, that is exactly the problem.

Big Grove is always a great experience. The Solon brewpub has a little different vibe as the other…read morelocations and the food is slightly different but great in its own way. Service was perfect, as usual!

Surprisingly, this was our first time at this Big Grove (we are frequent flyers of the I.C. one ;)…read more We kept hearing such positive things about this one, so we thought we would stop by. You can tell it the original one, as it's small and a little dated compared to the others that are near. But it's kinda cozy. We sat at the bar, and that's where they excelled. Our bartender Hallie, was fantastic! Best one we have had in a long time. Super nice, super informative. I had the Margherita Pizza, never have had one at a B.G. It was ok. Very saucy. Husband had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with Korean BBQ sauce. He has gotten that at the others and enjoys that sandwich a lot especially that sauce.

Amazing staff , love their Baja shrimp tacos , & little gem salad definitely recommend!read more

I passed this brewery several times and decided to check it out. What a pretty cool spot. Plenty of…read morespace on the inside and cool outdoor space. I didn't order any food, just a couple of beers which was good. The staff were friendly and helpful and overall I had a good time. Next time I'm in the area I'll bring some of my coworkers.

I think we have found our new lunch spot for our Iowa trips. I regret that we have not stopped here…read morebefore. The pork Bahn Mi sandwich - what a winner! Obviously assembled by someone who appreciates food. The cucumber slices were just the right thickness - and an ample amount. The slaw, the pork, the cilantro, the sauce, the bun - it all came together for a delicious experience. And the onion rings were lightly battered with thick onions - superb. I didn't take a pic - but Rick enjoyed his brisket. Other customers were raving about the ribs the day we were there. We each had a Mud Run beer and pleasant conversation with the staff. I am seriously planning an extra trip to visit Mom just so I can stop to have a Mud Run lunch on the way.

The food is hands down phenomenal! We expect decent food, but we were just blown away after the…read morefirst bite. It's a good thing we don't live here because we'd hear daily. The food came out piping hot and every bite was heavenly.

The BBQ joint they have inside is awesome - blackened chicken sandwich was on point, spicy with the…read moreCajun aioli. Brisket sandwich was great too - juicy meat and this kind of smoky, slightly peppery but subtly sweet BBQ sauce that was perfect for the smoky brisket. Beers were awesome and a nice selection of sours, IPAs, a great flavorful Mexican lager.

We came here for some food and to try some new beers, and it turned out to be trivia night as well…read more We were late for the trivia so didn't formally play, but we did have fun answering questions anyway. We got the big flight of beers to share, which has all of their beers and seltzers - like 19 different kinds. Yeah, that was a lot, but we didn't finish them all. But we did enjoy them! The place is beautiful with a very industrial brewery look to it. The staff could not have been nicer. Seriously, awesome folks. We did get one of their pizzas, which was very good. Even the leftovers the next day were great. I'm glad I don't live here as I would likely be at this brewery a lot!

Stopped in for dinner and a few pints while in town for the Field of Dreams game. Super nice spot…read moreto watch some games and sip well crafted beer. They serve huge pretzels that could feed a family and the flatbreads were solid too, Quick service despite being overrun by Phillies fans. Lots of tables to sit at and very inviting atmosphere. They also have great sours.

FABULOUS selection!!! I haven't had that many ciders to choose between except at a Cidery! The…read moreSpicy Mexican Flatbread and the Crab Rangoon Flatbread were both DELICIOUS, but in entirely different ways! The building and decor are fabulous to check out, and we loved walking around, reading about the history of the building. Donna took really good care of us, and does a great job. A wonderful place to visit, eat, and drink!!!