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    Yellow Sun Brewing

    4.5 (32 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Pizza
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Angela M.

    Wow! We were in Rutherfordton for a few days and stopped by here for a pizza. We got their weekly special which was pesto based with bacon, zucchini, tomatoes and ricotta cheese. We added some red sauce to the base. It was fantastic!!

    Tony R.

    Getting kind of disappointed . Yes, the pizza is still fabulous. But, as far as the brews go, it's one in house. An IPA. Not everyone likes IPA. The good Porter is sold out and the bartender didn't know if they were going to brew another batch or not. Their other guest brews are along the same lines. Another IPA , a Mexican tequila lime that was way too sour. I like drinking a beer from the brewery I'm visiting. I don't have a High-Wire when I go to Sierra Nevada, I don't get a Sierra Neveda when Im at Catawba Brewery. No ambience, no background music , just echoing of ten different conversations. So, we ate the pizza, had one beer and left.

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    Melanee B.

    You've found yourself a new frequenter! I recently moved to this town and stumbled upon the Yellow Sun Brewing Company. They have new specials every couple of weeks. Now, I love trying different foods and they have a great offering. This weeks special was the peach jam, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, bacon, and basil. It. Was. Amazing! I never would have thought to use peach jam on pizza. Apparently unique pizzas like this are the regular. It'll certainly keep me coming back for more. Next time I'll be trying the Goat&Grape pizza. Sounds odd, sure does, but definitely suggest trying it as it's the first pizza on the menu. The lady running the counter was super friendly and had some great suggestions like adding their "hot honey" to the pizza- tastes just like it sounds. She also made an effort to remember my name as she knew I'd end up coming back after trying it once.

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    Beverly A.

    This is the best pizza by far in Rutherford County! We are always pleased when we dine inside with friendly wait staff and patrons. Plenty of variety in pizza to choose from. It's a hoppin' place to eat!

    Bacon-Tomato-Mushroom Pizza and a Tart Cherry Cider on a Saturday Afternoon
    Matthew T.

    As food bloggers well-versed on restaurants and recipes across the Carolinas, my wife and I were invited to check out Yellow Sun in my family's native Rutherford County. We were pleased with what we found. There are many tasty pizza menu options, but we chose to make our own--my wife's favorite special of bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms. The cheese was outstanding. The crust was excellent--light and airy, flaky and slightly crisp from the oven. The tomato sauce was fresh, homemade tasting, and my wife loved that. You can buy garlic butter dip cups for 50 cents each. My wife also loves that. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of tart cherry cider, which were good. There are about six drinks on tap, including seasonal selections. Service was fast and friendly. College football was on the TV, correct protocol for a September Saturday at a restaurant in the South. We would definitely go back. Our only regret was that there weren't more customers enjoying the place. Rutherfordton itself was mostly empty, whereas Forest City was bustling when we drove through afterward. Rutherfordton needs to better support its downtown on the weekend, I'd say. That's in no way a reflection on Yellow Sun. We loved our visit and recommend it! And as a side note: The negative comments by others about the business being closed unexpectedly are not true. Notifications were posted on Facebook well in advance that the brewing company would be closed for family time over a holiday weekend. I saw that posting myself. Unlike many businesses, it appears Yellow Sun attempts to be vigilant about keeping its hours. That's important for a business, and it's standard procedure now in the food world that you check a restaurant's social media to be sure it's going to be open--and still have a backup plan for where to eat, just in case of an emergency!

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    11 months ago

    It is not a brewery! Pizza was okay but not worth going back again. They should take the word brewery off their sign.

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    2 years ago

    Never disappointed at this place. The food, service & ambience is always first class even in this small venue.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing pizza! The best I've had! I usually don't eat the crust but I eat theirs because it's so good.

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    3 years ago

    Best pizza within miles and you can't go wrong regardless what you order. There's a reason they run out of dough before they close

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    2 years ago

    Excellent pizza. Fresh ingredients. Homemade pizza crust. Nice people. Good atmosphere.

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    Really good pizzas and some local beer on tap, good for a date night or night out with friends

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    6 years ago

    Hands down best pizza crust! They are so innovative with their toppings but my personal favorite is the veggie bomb!

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    Pizza was great! Really cool atmosphere! Not the typical bland pizza place. Will definitely be back!

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    8 years ago

    Good draft beers and fresh pizzas. The dough is light and works great with the toppings. Love this place!

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    8 years ago

    Love this brewery! Great brew, great service and they have the best pizza in town. We had such a wonderful experience. Will visit again!!

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    the food here was outstanding! we ordered the sourdough patty melt with sweet potato fries and the…read morebeer brat special with mac and cheese. everything was absolutely delicious. these are the best sweet potato fries i've ever had! the patty melt was tender and very flavorful and the sauce that came with it paired really well. the brat was flavorful and juicy and the mac and cheese was so cheesy and sharp! the inside of this place is so cool! used to be a prison way back when. they still have the original door and windows i believe. the employees were so helpful and fun! :)

    My wife and I had lunch on the patio with our two dogs. It was a picture perfect day so that…read morereally added to the experience. We tried the American Slammer with sweet potato fries and the Patty Melt with the regular fries. Both were cooked a perfect medium and were delicious. The sweet potato fries and regular fries were also excellent. The regular fries have a batter on them which added crispness and flavor. We also shared their Carrot Cake which was fabulous! It consisted of a layer of carrot cake, a layer of cheesecake icing, a layer of carrot cake, another layer of cheesecake icing, and topped crumbled carrot cake, served with a dollop of whipped cream. The staff was friend and provided vey good service. This restaurant is located in an old prison which adds an additional layer of intrigue to your experience.

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    4.4(72 reviews)
    26.7 mi

    We walked downtown Black Mountain and noticed the large mural from a distance and since I love a…read moregood beer, we decided to stop in. At the time we didn't realize that Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain and the mural on the side of the historic building was in fact Roberta! When you step inside it is cozy and comfortable but we could see there was a large outdoor space as well. I stopped in at the counter and decided to order a pint of their Hazy IPA. We wandered to the outdoor space which is two levels, we explored the upstairs area first since there was a thunderstorm we thought it would be cool to watch the rain and lightning while sipping on a cold beer. We also learned there was a food trailer at the back of the property, which looks to be a permanent resident. They offer items such as pulled pork, poutine, brisket, and more. We ended up chatting with other customers and had a really enjoyable afternoon. We enjoyed our time at Black Mountain Brewing and will absolutely be back!

    While walking through the town we stumbled upon the beautiful Roberta Flack mural that adorns the…read moreside of the building without realizing it was a brewery. The first cool thing about this brewery is that it taught me that Roberta was from NC, which I did not know. So, we decided to go and immediately it took be back to the golden era of small breweries. I loved the atmosphere here, again it took me back to when craft beer was a community, and not an industry as it is today. I had a flight with the steam beer, pale ale, West Coast IPA, and barleywine. Everything was on point and very well made. My friend had the American Lager and we also tried the Czech-style lager, which ended up being my favorite. A huge plus and thank you to our bartender who brought us delicious, in-house freshly-made pork rinds! If I lived in the area, this would be my Cheers.

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    Outdoor seating
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    We booked a small event space that they offered for my mother in laws birthday!…read more Alex was extremely helpful from the beginning. She gave me all the info I needed to book the proper spot for my group. The day of the event went very smooth. I was allowed in a little early to decorate, service was excellent, and staff was incredibly friendly. They had great food and drink options. I highly recommend the Girl Scout Cookie Flight. They pair beers with cookies. What more could you ask for?!

    I have always had the strong opinion of if a brewery has good beer they don't have good food. If…read morethey have good food, their beer sucks. WELL Fireforge proved me wrong and set themselves apart. We had the pickle platter, Reuben, and studio fifty forge. Although I'm not big on Reuben's my boyfriend said it was one of his top Reuben's and that man orders Reuben's on the regular. The pickle party was delicious. Not sure what they have in their brine but I would purchase again and again. The studio fifty forge was delicious. The only thing I would change is real bacon and not the microwaveable. Even though it was the microwave bacon it was still heated to be crispy. Huge beer selections and friendly staff. PLENTY of outdoor and indoor seating. Parking validation is also available. It might be had to find parking during busier times, but would still go again and recommend to others.

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