Appleton Beer Factory

Appleton, 603 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914, United States | ★ 4.3 (358 Review)

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This laid-back brewpub with exposed-brick decor serves locally sourced eats such as burgers.

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Tom Hartman

★ 5

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Caitlin Wheeler

★ 5

Second time at the Appleton Beer Factory and had a phenomenal experience. Quick service and amazing food. The Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich is not unbelievably spicy but had a good kick, with a super juicy thigh. And the cucumber salad with veggies fresh from the garden was incredible. My husband had a great burger and our beers were great! Can’t recommend enough.

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Nic Tweedie

★ 5

One of my favorite places to eat, drink, and see the best live music around!

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Thomas Ford

★ 5

Very friendly. They offer beer tastings for a large enough group

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Cory Cole

★ 5

Came from out of town (Yoop) for a show, first time at this location and It was amazing. Great intimate setting and great sound. Will definitely be back! Met Mark and he was very helpful, can tell he is passionate about that place. We bought more tickets for an upcoming show and We'll be following on social for future shows. Old Fashioned on tap was really good... Thanks for a great venue!

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Casey Hansen

★ 5

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RK Ravel

★ 5

Great location on the main street of Appleton. There is a great chouce of beer and cocktails. Try the unique Wisconsin Old Fashion and the giant-size pretzel!

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Laura M

★ 1

There is absolutely no organizational system to order a drink during mile of music. It was chaos, and truly whoever was yelling the loudest at the bar, which was 3 people deep at all times. We had worked our way up to seats at the bar, waited a half hour holding my card out the entire time and never got a bartender’s attention to order a tap beer before we just decided to leave. The bartenders were moving and working hard, but there was no way three people could keep up with what was going on. If you are going to fill a bar to capacity, have staff and systems to accommodate.

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ray gremaux

★ 1

Horrible music venue. Went to 3 shows at mile of music. Had to leave all of them. Earplugs didn't even help. The room is entirely made of metal and concrete so it's the loudest sharpest echo filled music you've ever heard. Can't even make out a single word with all the lingering noise

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Matthew Keeney

★ 5

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Bikes Boats Boots WI

★ 5

Very nice place and great beers, great food (jalapeno coins), and fun service. Definitely a place to check out and chill for a bit. Fun conversation at the bar too with great people.

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Kyra Johnson

★ 5

My husband and I chose Appleton Beer Factory for the sole purpose of utilizing one of our Wisconsin Brewdeck cards. Street parking was as expected of Appleton on a Saturday evening. The front is handicap accessible. We sat at the bar. Ambiance, including house music, was pleasant. Service was prompt and well-timed. Coke products are served here.
Food-wise, my husband ordered the Reuben with fries and I had the Shrimp Tacos with chips and salsa as a side. Husband reported back with great reviews. My shrimp tacos were delicious, but rather messy. They tend to fall apart a bit, and the insides fell on to my plate. No big deal. The chips I got as a side worked great to clean up the shrimp taco salsa now on my plate.
I'd say this was a win, and we will be back again.

P.s. the pickle in my photo was served with my husband's Reuben and he donated it to me. My plate had a lime wedge included.

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Maxwell Senteney

★ 5

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Jeremy DeVillers

★ 5

We had our wedding reception at ABF this year and they were fantastic! Their event manager was great to work with, up front about costs, and very flexible. Was great to have quality catering/drinks/venue all in one place.

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Jean

★ 5

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Max Schil

★ 5

Milhand Hefeweizen was delicious and so refreshing! Hints of banana! Great pizza! Looks like they have live music events too, wish I could've stayed for that!

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Packers414

★ 5

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J B Thompson

★ 5

Have had great food and great beers. The service was phenomenal and the servers were very attentive. I highly recommend the food and beer here.

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Carmen Schipper

★ 5

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Jennifer Edgar

★ 5

It was a quiet night due to the weather, but the beer was good and the staff was friendly and attentive. Beautiful building.

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B T

★ 5

Always a favorite. Excellent beer and a great menu. 👍

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Melanie Gobeli

★ 4

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Bart Bushke

★ 3

Good beer friendly staff. However, staff really doesn’t seem to know what they’re doing. Beers come either not full or with a big head of foam. Imagine working in a brewery and not know how to pour a glass of beer The ordering process is still a mystery after several visits. Plus double check your bill, again feel lack of training leads to issues with bill.

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Katrina Matsche

★ 4

10(ish) beers to try, both found something new worth purchasing. Food was good. Lots of seating area. Popular, seemingly, event space. Try the big pretzels, it’s massive!!!!

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Steve Raspotnik

★ 4

Good beer selection. You need to call in advance for parties of 10 or more

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Meghan R

★ 4

Good beer and good food. One star off because the service was a bit odd. Not sure if they have actual waitstaff (beyond bartenders), but we came in for dinner on a trivia night (unknown to us) and it seemed like the bartenders were also having to double duty as waiters, so getting our food and getting the bill took a while since they were very busy with folks coming in for trivia.

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Kate Cherepa

★ 5

We really enjoyed this place. The staff is truly amazing and the Rueben was the best I’ve ever had. The beer is so worth it.

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Peter Downs

★ 5

Good local brewery. Great service and food.

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Carie Wilkinson

★ 5

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Tonya F

★ 5

We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday. It was busy but we had excellent service. The food was great. We ordered chicken tenders and the poutine. Both were very well done. We enjoyed a couple of beers. The space is big and they have a stage for live music.

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Kenneth Kafka

★ 1

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jacque fleshman

★ 5

Nice friendly place. Thanks for hosting Mayor Pete ....

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Ryan D

★ 5

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Alejandro Trejo

★ 5

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In the heart of downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, Appleton Beer Factory stands as a beacon for both craft beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike. While the brewery is celebrated for its artisanal beers, it’s the culinary offerings that truly elevate this establishment to a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. On a recent visit, I had the pleasure of indulging in several standout dishes that showcase the kitchen's creativity and commitment to quality: the Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap, Avocado Tacos, and, of course, the legendary Cheese Curds.

The Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap: A Spicy Symphony of Flavors

The Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap at Appleton Beer Factory is a dish that commands attention. Perfectly fried chicken, with a crisp, golden exterior, is slathered in a fiery Nashville hot sauce that tingles the palate with just the right amount of heat. This is no ordinary wrap; the chicken is nestled in a soft tortilla, accompanied by a cooling slaw that provides a delightful contrast to the spice. The balance of textures—the crunch of the chicken, the creaminess of the slaw, and the softness of the wrap—creates a harmonious bite every time. The addition of pickles adds a tangy punch that cuts through the richness of the chicken, making each bite as satisfying as the last.

Avocado Tacos: A Fresh and Vibrant Delight

For those seeking a lighter, yet equally flavorful option, the Avocado Tacos are a revelation. These tacos are a celebration of freshness, with perfectly ripe avocado slices taking center stage. The avocado is complemented by a medley of crisp vegetables, all lightly seasoned to allow the natural flavors to shine through. The soft taco shells are the ideal vessel, holding the ingredients together without overwhelming them. What sets these tacos apart is the thoughtful combination of textures and flavors—the creaminess of the avocado, the crunch of the veggies, and the subtle heat from a sprinkle of chili all work together to create a dish that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Cheese Curds: A Wisconsin Classic Done Right

No visit to a Wisconsin eatery would be complete without sampling the Cheese Curds, and Appleton Beer Factory’s rendition does not disappoint. These curds are everything a cheese lover could hope for: perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, with a gooey, molten center that stretches with each bite. The curds are lightly seasoned, allowing the rich, creamy flavor of the cheese to take center stage. They are served with a side of tangy dipping sauce that adds an extra layer of flavor, though the curds are so delectable on their own that they hardly need it. It’s clear that the kitchen takes pride in this quintessential Wisconsin dish, making it a must-order for anyone visiting the restaurant.

Conclusion

Appleton Beer Factory is more than just a brewery; it’s a culinary destination that offers a diverse and thoughtfully curated menu. The Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap, Avocado Tacos, and Cheese Curds are standout examples of the kitchen’s commitment to quality and creativity. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a foodie or a beer enthusiast, a trip to Appleton Beer Factory promises a dining experience that will leave you planning your next visit before you’ve even left the table.

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DIY Real Estate Investing

★ 5

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Joshua Lingg

★ 5

Awesome venue for music and the beer selection was pretty solid. Definitely well worth the trip for a visit.

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Nic T

★ 5

The food, beer, and music is the best around!

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Greg Sampson

★ 5

I joined a few of my fellow Assembly candidates for an event at Appleton Beer Factory last night. As usual, Friday nights can be pretty hectic on College Ave, and last night was no exception! Although, the team at ABF was hosting a pretty rad rock and roll show with Aaron Lee Trasjan, they took amazing care of our group and, as always, made us fell welcomed and served us well. On behalf of all of us, thanks for letting us hang out last night and taking great care of us! Oh yeah… my wife LOVED the Salmon Salad and alternating between Juicy McJuiceFace and Iron Fireman worked perfect for me!
-Greg Sampson WI Assembly District 5
-Alicia Saunders WI Assembly District 2
-Jason Schmitz WI Assembly District 3
-Kyle Kehoe WI Assembly District 55
Forward!

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Jim Darling

★ 5

The burger I got was delicious as was the Hawaii Guy IPA.

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Ben Sumnicht

★ 1

Raised prices and decreased portion size, food selection is boring, and they insist on dicing onions in overpriced salads so you can’t eat them with a fork! Seriously 18 dollars for a cup of Mac and Cheese is insane!

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MICHAEL LIENAU

★ 5

Great beers on tap, excellent service. Great venue for live music, good sound quality. Skappleton Ska Music Festival was tons of fun!

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Matthew Kaster

★ 5

Came here for a show and had a great time. The staff was on point despite the busy night and the sound was surprisingly good. They also have non-alcoholic IPA and that is a plus when you want to support the venue but have to drive home. Thanks for being so chill and bringing good music to Appleton!

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Micheal Peters

★ 5

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N&S Campbell

★ 5

Great selection of tasty beer. I took home a 6er of Shadow Hammer. Food choices were good. I didn't partake, but friends did. And enjoyed their meals. During my visit trivia was happening in the back half and it was packed!

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Marie

★ 5

Always a positive experience visiting Appleton Beer Factory. The beer selection is great, the staff is friendly and they always have a great selection of bands to jam out to! One of my favorite places to visit in the fox valley area.

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Peyton Gustus

★ 1

Staff sucks

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Brian Pritzl

★ 4

You will have an overall good pub experience at ABF. Their food and service is very good. The space is pleasant but can be loud at times. The beers aren't stellar but are solid and have been improving each year -- and there should be an option to suit your taste.

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Dave Pringnitz

★ 5

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Michael Mering

★ 5

Great beer variety & quality, friendly service, their beer flights are a go-to

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Nichole Quinn

★ 5

Server/Bar Tender, Aleece, was fantastic! The music is always fun with enough room to sit or stand. The food was great! Best burger (Hangover Burger- St Patty's Day special) in a lifetime! It was the perfect combination of savory, sweet, & salty with the perfect buttered bun. The alcohol selection was phenomenal! Anything from sour, cidar, seltzer, ale, IPA, and all with a great Appleton taste. Thank you Appleton Beer Factory for a great experience!

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Will Massicotte

★ 5

Great venue !!

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Richard Kriegel

★ 4

First time there. The beers were good I've had better I've had worse. The food was above average,

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Shelly Rudnick-Peterson

★ 3

Atmosphere is great, service is not. Takes forever to order when you go up to the bar from a “self-service” table. Appetizers were delivered soon after ordering, meals took 40 minutes and came out cold.

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amanda hansen

★ 5

The atmosphere is great! The beer & food were delicious. We will definitely stop in again

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Brittany McKenzie

★ 4

Everything was amazing here, food, drinks, service. Immediately wanted to plan my next trip to try more. Bartender had great recommendations, really enjoyed the Almond Delight. Poutine was THE BEST I've had, and it was such a huge serving I regret also ordering an entree. Reuben was also pretty amazing, was honestly a little better heated up at home with extra kraut and 1000 island. Hot and Smokey burger was also great. We were attacked by fruit flies our whole time eating at the bar which was a bit annoying. Overall pretty great place and would give 4.5 stars if I could!

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Cynthia Hutter

★ 5

We had a private party here in a side room and it worked out great!! The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The appetizers and pizza we had were yummy.

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Michelle Schultz

★ 5

Had a fabulous time at Appleton Beer Factory! Wide selection of beer to suit everyone. Bloody was spicy & sweet to perfection. Check it out on your next brew tour!

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Robert Nickel

★ 5

I was in from PA back in October so of course I had to their pootang. It was fries, cheese, cheese curds bacon and gravy. I enjoyed the cider and the orchestra which played Sweet Caroline. You heard people singing to that song only. Of course I had to share a video with the others at the bar of 110k singing it at Beaver Stadium!

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Charles Hussel

★ 4

I went there to see a band with some friends and i had a blast. The atmosphere was the best part. Everyone was so friendly and knew one another. Met a new friend even haha so if youre into the bar scene i highly reccomend stopping in There..

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Steve Heuser (Sir Trout)

★ 2

I don't drink beer, but $9 for an Old Fashion I have to switch to water.

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p sodo

★ 4

Great music venue, terrible out of date web site for upcoming events

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Shaun Hileski

★ 5

Every beer I have tried has been amazing. My favorite is their Personal Day Baltic Porter. The bartenders are chill and the atmosphere is relaxing. Their Reuben Sandwich is the best in the Fox Valley and their cheese curds have some sort of thick, golden deliciousness for their batter, YUM.

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Larry Schultz

★ 5

Good beer and a good selection of pub food.

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Glorkar Floki

★ 5

Stopped here for a drink and food before a show at the PAC.
Ordered a burger and fries with some cheese curds on the side. The food was amazing. Cooked perfect and the flavor was great.
Paired it with an ice cold beer that was also phenomenal.
Will definitely be back.

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Brent Hiller

★ 5

Wonderful experience!

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Lynnea Wurm

★ 5

Best place to see music in the area. Great beer and amazing staff. Ive been there a few times now and it’s always a good time.

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Kelly Hake

★ 5

Amazing food. Rueben and hangover burger were phenominal. Did an Epoxy class and decided to eat here after! Best choice ever. Worth the drive for us!

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ruggy prokosch

★ 1

Worthless staff. Power hungry little boy with a bucket hat acts like he is in charge

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Al Feustel

★ 5

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Eric Jones

★ 5

Always Good. Eh-P-Eh and Ruben.

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Mason Shaffer

★ 5

Good atmosphere

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Mitchell Becher

★ 3

The beer is good, the wine selection needs improvement. (i know it's a brewery) I have not been impressed by the food.

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deane winter

★ 5

Great service. Great choice of beers and ales. Could happily spend many hours there and not expensive.
The Putine is amazing and huge!

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Korey Hanson

★ 5

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Rodger Simms

★ 5

This was one of my favorite spots during our visit. Beer was fantastic, food was incredible! Definitely will come back here. The staff was also amazing.

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Ryan S

★ 5

Can't speak for the food but the oktoberfest and hefeweizen were delicious. Good service

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Kari Warwick

★ 5

Stopped in for a beer(s) (which were great) and ended up eating dinner here. Fish Tacos 10/10! Service was also over the top! Definite must stop!

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David Warwick

★ 5

Great beer and service. What else do you need….

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Jimmy Stecher

★ 5

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Pheng Lee

★ 5

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Dan Schnell

★ 5

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Cora Degenhardt

★ 5

Appleton Beer Factory has been one of my favorite microbreweries since they opened in my home town, but last night they truly impressed me!

I ordered the salmon salad and specified that I wanted the salmon medium rare. Not only did the chef prepare it perfectly, but they also used the opportunity to teach their chef in training how to prepare it medium rare and how to tell the doneness of the salmon from how it flakes.

Far too often cooks don't understand that salmon is more like a steak than it is to a pan fish or white fish so I greatly appreciate ABFs chef for sharing their knowledge!

I was also happy to see their partnership with McFleishman's, which is another fabulous microbrewery that's right around the corner.

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Rusty Beckham

★ 5

We stopped in for a beer or two. Very friendly staff and very good beer!

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Bob Smith (Darkwing Duck)

★ 4

Nice place. Missed out on Wednesday night trivia.

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Mailynn

★ 4

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Ben H.

★ 4

Killer pretzel

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Cel Krause

★ 4

The Beer selection here is always good with tap bar and takeaway options. They host a ton of fun community events on weekends like live music or concerts. I love the fox valley roots festival that they have put on the last few years. They offer games to play at the bar and dine in food as well. They got 4 stars from me because their chicken tenders basket was not to my liking and it was honestly a little disappointing. They should call it a grilled chicken basket rather than tenders as they are not breaded at all, just pieces of grilled chicken. Overall, an awesome community partner with great beer and well worth a visit.

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Katie A

★ 5

Great music!

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Michael Johnson

★ 5

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Valerie Birschbach

★ 5

Great service, excellent food, and good beer! No complaints here!

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Merlin Kneisler

★ 5

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Alicia Andrews

★ 5

Great beer and awesome live music! Love ABF ❤️ ✨️

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OB 71

★ 4

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Mike Grogan

★ 5

Great place, beer out of this world...Food 1# pretzel yummy

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Michael Boroczk

★ 4

Nice place but just not overly impressed with the beers. Great service and atmosphere but the beers didn't impress me

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Timothy Wagner

★ 5

Food, beer, and atmosphere were great

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Brandon Tidd

★ 1

If i could give it less than a star, I would. First off, never been here before but was excited to see mimosa fest. Even bought vip tickets which comes with 1 hour early access and a shirt for 50 bucks.... what a joke..

Apparently what vip means is you sell everyone a vip ticket, have a long line, no seating, and no shirts along with no refund. Screw this scam. Thanks for the 20 minute wait in line for one junky mimosa and no shirt! All for 50 dollars!

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Flex House

★ 3

Stopped in for a beer and an app. Upon arrival the HVAC system was down and it was very cold in there . The beer selections were “ok” . They were out of certain brews but the board advertising these brews didn’t indicate it . The cold ipa was very good and the almond ale was also very good . The food we were super bummed out. We ordered a bacon poutine and upon arrival to us it looked very good, but it tasted like leftovers . It definitely didn’t have the fresh taste. The cheese curds they use on this dish tasted freezer burnt, and the fries aren’t that great. We did tell the bartender that are food wasn’t great and honestly we only attempted to eat because we were very hungry and it was 13.00. No comps were offered . We ate about 3/4 of it and left the rest; we filled a void in our stomach but didn’t feel satisfied about it . Service was good, but not sure if we’ll return or not. It didn’t wow us that much.

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J Dalke (JD)

★ 5

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Sage

★ 5

ABF brings together the best of Appleton with elevated Wisconsin classics on the menu, exciting beer options, local art, and a home away from home for the regional music acts.
It's a thoughtful and harmonious venue. This is a hidden gem for any music group coming through and offers a small room experience with palpable energy.
The only drawback is parking, but we've always been able to park on the same block, so you won't be walking too far.

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Brad Waldoch

★ 5

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Dave Van Spankeren

★ 5

Great Sunday brunch and beer selection

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Aj Sue

★ 5

Great restaurant and bar and music venue! Awesome beer selection. Fish Fry is to die for. A local place filled with great staff. Mark books THE MOST AMAZING musicians from across the country!

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Angie and Jonathan Lee (Angie and Jonathan)

★ 4

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Kate M

★ 4

As a brewery to grab a beer, it’s 5 stars. As a place to get dinner… barely 3 if I’m feeling generous. Grab a drink, not dinner.

Pro: Good beer selection, brewery aesthetic, friendly service
Con: Low quality food, poutine was inedibly salty, strip steak taco was ground beef, salsa clearly from a jar, burger was meh.

Follow along as we try a new Fox Valley restaurant every Friday!

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Afton Wilke

★ 5

We recently held our wedding rehearsal dinner with about 30 people at ABF and had a wonderful time. Mark was so easy to work with, the food and beers were delicious, and the private room with the large beer vats was the perfect size and a cool setting for our party. We had a slight date mixup (totally on my part) and their team was so accommodating and helped us resolve the mixup like it never happened.

We'll for sure be recommending ABF to friends and family looking for a fun atmosphere for a gathering and will be returning for the amazing food and drinks. Thanks again!

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Keeley Kaphingst

★ 5

Hubby and I went here for beers and dinner. I ordered a salad and him a flat bread pizza. It was great food. Beers were just pretty good. I don’t blame them for that though as beers rotate and you’re bound to not enjoy every one. It’s a fun environment though and good service. We will go back!

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Shane

★ 4

A decent brewery and bar in downtown Appleton. The service is good and all of them very friendly. The craft beer available is decent and fairly priced. The food is decent as well.

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David Baylor

★ 5

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Donald Laughlin

★ 3

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Thai Dao

★ 4

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Zach Bowe

★ 3

Bartender didn’t even say hi, just handed us a food menu. Here’s the deal if you’re going to be a “beer factory” you need to have a physical beer menu not just a messy chalkboard of what you offer

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Justin Everson

★ 1

food took foreverrrrr

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Ryan Williamson

★ 4

Great variety of beer. Food is on par for a brewery.

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Joon Jung

★ 5

Really busy Friday night due to the fish fry. Good beer selection and the fish fry was well worth the long wait as its some of the best I've tried.

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Wisco BrewHippie

★ 3

Nice place to see a concert. Food is underwhelming. Beer has never wowed me. Just too many other great places to spend my money at.

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Avishek

★ 4

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Patrick Schuster

★ 5

The food was good, beer selection was great. Nice to find brewers trying great flavor mixes.

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Dale Knutson

★ 4

Good food and beer

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Drew Mueske

★ 5

We've enjoyed frequenting Appleton Beer Factory. ABF knows how to make delicious beers, tasty food and host awesome musicians. Their beers are flavorful, well-balanced and easy to drink. They have great summer beers with Florida Man and Juicy McJuiceface being our favorites. We also enjoy the Iron Fireman, Oktoberfest and Shadow Hammer. They also have really tasty food, whether you're looking for a classy salad, burgers, or Ouisconsin Poutine. They lean into some taco options and they do it well. Their live music offerings have been great and ABF has begun separating themselves as the best year-round live music venue in the Appleton area. We stop in for dinner and a beer and stay for a show and a fun night... and back again for Sunday brunch, lol.

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Robert White

★ 4

I enjoy going to the different brew pubs to make their own beer checking out they have trying different styles

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Caleb Ayers

★ 5

Great vibe and prices! Good selection of cocktails for the non beer drinkers in your party.

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William Mirsberger

★ 5

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Chad Lemieux

★ 5

Friendly service and good selection of beers

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Brian Walach

★ 5

If a restaurant does hand-cut fries, they get 5 stars. Order the fries.

Oh and the fish tacos and beers are good too.

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Annahalle Miller

★ 5

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Kristin Johnson

★ 5

Cool pub where you can see the brew process in the back. Amazingly delicious cheese curds and local places on guest taps. Fun, relevant, new varieties of beer on the menu.

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Michelle Henrikson

★ 1

Food & service were terrible!

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Chris Huss

★ 5

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Charles Behrmann

★ 5

Great drinks and food, reasonably priced.

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You Kiss We Tell Ultrasound

★ 5

highly recommend

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Casey Renken

★ 5

Absolutely fantastic place to grab a beer flight and burger! Family friendly and friendly staff make for a positive atmosphere.

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Josh Krause

★ 4

Good beer at a fair price. The music lighting could use some work. It is setup to shine right at eye level and is blinding. It also washes out any video you might take

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Nate Baker

★ 1

Stopped in with my partner because the place looked nice. We decided to get a pizza and try a few beers. The pizza was pretty good and the beers were excellent! The bartender John was a little standoffish but was serving us none the less. After a while he made a very rude comment about us holding hands and said maybe you guys you should think about leaving after this one. I don't want to say what he actually said but I can't believe they hire homophobes here! There are other places that are much more welcoming to a diverse crowd.

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Mary Holmes

★ 5

Great food!! Our bartender was very attentive to our needs. His name was Josh.
I highly recommend Appleton Beer Factory!!

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Wendy LaCount

★ 5

Great bet and great food!

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Jack Gadzala

★ 4

Enjoyable brew pub. Nice selection of house made craft beers along with a full bar. Standard tasty pub fare. Pleasant and attentive service.

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Ryan Juelich

★ 5

Food was awesome! Split a reuben and garbage grilled cheese. Both fantastic! Fries were divine. Beer was decent.

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JB Illersyn (J Bones)

★ 3

Awesome music venue! Unfortunately for My Wife and I the food left something to be desired. The cheese curds were overcooked and only about 6 of them actually had cheese in them and the gravy for the poutine was so unbelievably salty and bitter. Fries were mushy. Chicken strips were great though!

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Dea Schreiber

★ 5

Our son got married on Saturday and we had the rehearsal dinner here on Friday evening. It was perfect. The taco bar was a hit. The pork, beef and shrimp were hot and delicious. The friendly staff kept it refilled as people went back for seconds. The atmosphere was fun and casual. Thanks to Mark for his help getting it set up for us. Oh, and all our guests enjoyed the many brew options too. Thanks Appleton Beer Factory!

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Olivia Kopecky

★ 4

Open space with a variety of seating. They had some interesting beer history books to flip through. Ordered the cherry lambic and millhand Hefeweizen. The cherry had an unpleasant biting flavor, and the bartender admitted the keg was excessively carbonated which explained the pints of foam he initially poured. Many of their beers were out of stock, which might be because of the season.

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MaryJo VanGompel

★ 1

How can you ruin chicken tenders and fries???? You burn them.

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Travis Kwiatkowski

★ 5

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Benjamin Fogle

★ 5

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Jonathan Brown

★ 5

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Jon Gibson

★ 5

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Anton Pohl

★ 5

Great beer, even better Mega Pretzel...

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Jon Sobie

★ 5

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Nathan Tritt

★ 4

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Lois Dunn

★ 5

Nice, casual and clean place. We ordered a burger and a sandwich, and both were excellent. They didn't skimp on size or flavor. Beer selection was very nice.

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Grace Hinickle

★ 5

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J J

★ 4

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Angie Lee

★ 5

I live in Oshkosh, but I happily drive to Appleton to visit ABF. I love the uniqueness of their beers - I’m especially loving the Say Hi Chai, a porter infused with vanilla chai tea. With the health benefits of chai, I like to joke it’s a health drink. ;-) Their food is amazing too, and if you’re obsessed with fries like me, their housemade fries will definitely satisfy the spud-lover in you. I recently attended a comedy night and honestly, I haven’t laughed that hard in a really long time - what an awesome line-up! I’ve enjoyed all the events they’ve put on and can’t wait to attend more shows as pandemic restrictions lift. Oh, and the staff there are super chill, engaging and fun to chat with, especially after a couple (delicious) beers in!

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Shari Smith

★ 5

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Sue Cechal

★ 5

Great food, great beer, great service! We had fish tacos and a black and blue burger. Awesome chips and slaw. When we posted to FB, so many different friends chimed in that it was a favorite, multiple generations! Will make the hour drive again.

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Larry Rueff

★ 3

Great pandemic attention to food service!

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Henry

★ 5

I was here the weekend of the 49ers game and the service, beers and food were great. The reuben sandwich was recommended by the bartender and it was fantastic. This is a great spot for anyone visiting Appleton!

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Sara Siler

★ 5

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Mark Murphy

★ 5

We had a blast trying out some of the beers! The food is good and the place is super cool! Nice place to hang out!

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Tony Van Kampen

★ 5

First time there and will be back

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Patrick Hartel

★ 4

Nice little brewpub with excellent food. Authentic interior reconstruction of an old facility. Wide selection of brews including guest taps. Fast, friendly service. Check website for live music.

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David Howell

★ 5

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Melanie Taylor

★ 5

Came to see Chicago Farmer play last Saturday. Great time, friendly staff, tried two new beers! Looking forward to coming back again soon.

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Rabeka Kodrich

★ 5

We had a great time - first time here. First, the food was delicious. We ordered steak tacos with the fries and cheese curds as our appetizer. Way better than i expected.

The music was awesome! Cool venue. Nice sound. I actually went to see Salmon Run and didn't realize there were three performances. Christopher Gold also performed and he was fantastic. I'm definitely going to follow him and see him again.

I would definitely recommend this place and these musicians!

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Eric Lewis

★ 5

YoYo Mike was an absolute blast!

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Bill Pritzl

★ 5

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Mark Gumbinger

★ 4

Nice atmosphere, friendly service, good salad, the burger was a little overcooked...

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Slade Detert

★ 4

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Aden Kouveras

★ 5

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Tessa Evenson

★ 5

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Jonathan Jacobsen

★ 5

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★ 5

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Brad Peterson

★ 5

Great beer, great food and a great place to see music!

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Jackie Beaulieu

★ 5

We had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding at Appleton Beer Factory and it was perfect. We worked with Stephen and he was incredible to work with. He took the time to answer all my questions. The food and service during our event were fantastic. Very easy to work with for making sure guest with food allergies were accommodated as well. We received many compliments from our guests. Highly recommend if you are looking for a more laid back rehearsal dinner option.

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Bill Borkowicz

★ 4

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Ms.Z

★ 4

Service was quick and knowledgeable about the beer.

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Jeff Potter

★ 5

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Cherri Nikolai9

★ 5

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J J

★ 5

Loved the pickled hard boiled eggs! Great food and love the atmosphere! Varied menu, I've never had a bad meal here.

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Kimberly Becker

★ 5

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Gail Sabia

★ 5

Food was good and the service was very friendly and helpful.

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Joan H

★ 2

We stopped here yesterday hoping to get good burgers and a couple of beers. The beers were good, but the wait for our food took forever! We almost walked out because the wait for food was way too long. When we got our food the burgers weren't even that great. My partner's was cooked medium rare like we ordered but mine was way overcooked. We heard other tables asking when their food was coming as well. It was weird because they had plenty of waitstaff because at least 3 of them came to our table to ask of we wanted anything. Won't be returning back to this restaurant.

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Ben Bratton

★ 5

Really cool place! All their own local brews, modern elaborate interior, and great food + appetizers

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Mariah Naedler

★ 3

Great beers, but very slow and inattentive service.

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Clinton Lade

★ 4

This was my second time here, and it did not go as well as the first. Did not exactly get what I ordered as far as taco selection and side, but food was good and so was the beer. Had a minor misunderstanding at checkout, but that was resolved.

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Chrixtine Lee

★ 2

Food was terrible.

steak tacos were dry, the meat had zero flavor and the french onion soup was so salty that i couldn’t even eat it. the fries were not fresh and looked really sad and burnt. i’m serious - the food was awful! i will say this though : the wings were very good * chefs kiss *

Service was poor - please do better!

we came in when the traffic was slow. waiter did not look to be overwhelmed with guests and was always seen mingling with people at the bar when we were ready to order food or another drink. i had to flag him down once and when we finished our food - flagged him again for our check. was not friendly and never came back to our table to ask about the food or offer anything else.

Beer was tasty and the drinks were good, not great but good. i will def be back for the wings!

i worked at titletown brewing company in green bay before they closed and serving our guests and making sure each person that came in had a wonderful experience was my top priority! do better next time, appleton beer factory.

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Matt Dietzler

★ 3

Good food, good beer, slow to get our dinners.

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Emma Albrecht

★ 5

wonderful atmosphere, great service, perfect place to hang out with friends. good food for a good price.

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Shawn Peters

★ 4

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Jeff Lawrence

★ 3

Decent food, ridiculously slow service even though they weren't busy.

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Michael Bachmeyer

★ 3

Good food. Good beer. Three stars because the service is very slow. If they could fix this, 5 stars.

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Nick Lubbers

★ 5

Excellent beers and very clean! Owners are some of the most friendly people you'll ever meet. Can't wait to return!

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John Halbach

★ 5

Great place, we started with a flight and finished with a pint of our favorite one with a great meal. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, service was a plus, overall great experience. 👍

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mindy korstad

★ 5

One of my favorites! Great craft beer and excellent service.

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Kerin Gebert

★ 5

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Bob Rauen

★ 1

If zero stars was an option they would have gotten that. Thank God they gave you 13# of fries to eat with our burgers because they were so dry that was the only thing you could consume.

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Anthony Herbst

★ 5

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Chris Lembcke

★ 5

Great food, great beer. Social distancing and masks 👍👍

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BLFL

★ 5

Good selection of beer...great food too. Fun stop for sure🍻 Hubby had bloody n wish I did too after trying. I did the 3 taco, fish, carnita, n avocado 🥑 n 🥑 for sure was the BEST🌮 On Air , Milkshake IPA...
YuM!! Hubby did chicken ceasar salad wrap w fries🤙 Never disappointed stopping here.

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Isaac Chase

★ 5

Twas some good food and company.

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