This was our first time at 7 Monks Taproom and absolutely loved the space and set up! I love the concept and the ever changing and evolving drinks on tap as well as an inventive sounding menu. The staff were friendly and we appreciated "The Library" filled with games and books. I was nostalgic and read Hunter's Guide to 1996 Michigan complete with a recommendation to stop at the now obsolete Pleasure Island Water Park. That used to be my absolute favorite getaway as a kid! We ordered arancini as a starter that came out tasting crisp like a tator tot, but the shape and taste actually reminded me more of a fried tteokbokki (Korean rice noodle) known for its deliciousness through its texture highlighting the spicy sauce. This would've been amazing had they had a nice gochujang mayo combo to dip this crispy treasure in, rather than ranch and pizza sauce. Next we tried the tikka masala pizza. Fun and inventive idea... much better than the naan pizza I had in Muskegon... however the sauce didn't taste as good as my homemade tikka masala base and though the pizza was tasty with varied texture, we found it somewhat lacked seasoning especially on the protein. If I were to construct it, instead of potato I would've had chicken, red pepper, cilantro, fresh avocado and pickled onion. Yum! To drink, I enjoyed a refreshing ginger Kombucha sourced from Walker Brothers in Nashville Tennessee. The kids loved their cheese pizza and cheese smash burger with fries and drinks. Overall, great first experience and would love to come back as it seems like they are constantly reinventing themselves with tasty morsels and brews. If you come, there is free parking in the back. If you love it here there is a $150 lifetime membership (not sure what that all entails but sounds special). Thanks 7 Monks, we will be back! read more

My partner lives really close to 7 Monks and my friends and I really enjoy their happy hour! It's available everyday (including Fridays) so we've come back to enjoy! There is a small parking lot in the back (it fills up quickly) but the area has a decent amount of street and metered parking. The space is large and doesn't feel overcrowded. The service is always so kind and attentive and you never feel like you need to wait long for your next order or getting your item. We like to go to happy hour for the smashburger and the chicken sandwhich, as they are both favs! The fries are extra but worth it. They also have pretty good pizza, so I would highly recommend checking them out! read more

Love all of the local beers on tap! They have such a great selection that rotates out so you can always find a new option each time you come. They have lots of tables if you just have a duo or a bigger group, as well as many spots at the bar. The staff is friendly and willing to give suggestions if you can't decide. The food menu is great as well. They have amazing pretzel bites and fries. We love coming in Sundays for their brunch options too. High recommended! read more

7 Monks Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Came here during happy hour. Place was spacious. Sat at the bar and we were welcomed by Alyssa. Got some waffle fries, fried chicken sandwiches and Brussels sprouts. It is pretty tasty. Had a beer and monkarita. Yummy as well. Service was excellent and prompt. Alyssa kept checking on us and so did the other guy working there. Restrooms were clean and there's street parking. Highly recommend this place. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Monkarita and beer on tap - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Derek and I have been a fan of 7 Monks for the beer selection for quite a while, and we FINALLY made it to eat! They always have top-tier beers- I ordered a sour smoothie beer (Tiki Drip Melted Snocone) and was obsessed! I would drink this on the daily, but it is THICC so only one at a time I also had a coffee blond (State of Bean by One Well Brewing) and loved it so much, I ordered a couple more We ordered our food from their feature menu so you probably can't have it I had the char siu shrimp noodle bowl (which actually IS still on the feature menu, so go get it quick!) Derek had a mac n cheese from the feature menu that is no longer there but rest assured, it was amazing. We meant to try a burger while there, but got distracted by noodz ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Also, our bartender was amazing! Leaving a bar and being like "wow did I over share with the bartender?" is like best case scenario for us, as she was very easy to talk to and engaging read more

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Came here on a Friday night around 8:30pm and it wasn't too busy. It's pretty big on the inside and about half the tables and bar were full. The patio outside is open in the spring/summer and you order food and drinks inside. There are multiple food items on the menu I'd try - chicken caesar wrap, tikka masala pizza, cheese curds, etc. My friend and I both got the bacon jam burger. It comes with seasoned shoestring fries and she upgraded hers to the sweet potato waffle fries. They were out of the angus beef burger so they made it with 2 smash burger patties, and I honestly may have preferred it that way anyway! Delicious burger and the fries were great, but I love skinny fries. We also split the brussels sprouts appetizer (no bacon added), which were decent but not anything to rave about. They have an excellent drink selection of beers on tap from all over, as well as cocktails on draft. I think it's also reasonably priced. I would love to come here more often! read more

A michigan Street staple. I always like to try a new beer here. The bartenders ask me what i usually want, and they always give me great new recommendations! I've found some of my new favorites here including Jumbo Juice and Space Dream. They have a wide array of seating, and a modern feel. It's much bigger than I thought! They always have some creative new burger for a weekly feature (it's pretty impressive), and they get bonus points for the Michigan State watch parties playing the game at full volume. read more

I went to 7 Monks for happy hour. The cinnamon girl cider was $5. It was great and only had a hint of cinnamon. I had the fried chicken sandwich which was also great. They had some board games available, which I always appreciate. I just wish that adding fries to the meal wasn't an additional cost. Great vibe and food for happy hour! read more

Met some former work colleagues. Started with apps and ended up with a burger. The burger actually came medium rare!!!! Grey gin and tonic too! read more

Hands down my FAVORITE place to go for craft beer in Grand Rapids. Food is good, service is quick, staff is friendly and has recommended drinks to me based on drinks I have ordered on past visits. I don't go extremely often, so it feels nice to know that the team remembers me when I do go and drink preferences. I am a huge sour beer fan and they always have lots of variety on tap. Food is typical pub food, with some flair. Love their mac and cheese and greasy spoon burger. They also make my favorite sweet potato fries. Space is cozy, although can be busy at times. Seating is comfortable and I never feel rushed or weird about going there to grab a beer or burger solo. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Greasy Spoon Burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Not sure how we haven't been here yet, but we finally came and just in time to celebrate their 7th anniversary! Husband got the greasy spoon burger while I went with the Abbey burger that was brought back for the occasion- both were amazing and all I can hope is that they keep the Abbey burger on the menu!! Fries are plentiful. They do have GF buns and major kudos to the server who was able to ask if it was an allergy or preference and thought quite critically about if all the components of the burger were GF. The space is very cool, modern, clean with an impressive bar and many types of tables. They have high chair, have kids cups and a kid menu. There were a few other families present during early dinner time. There is a changing table in their amazingly spacious and clean bathroom! Of the many burger and smash burger places in town, we agreed that this one checks so many boxes (delicious, good value, great ambiance, family friendly, parking...) We will definitely be back. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Greasy spoon smash burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great spot for food & drinks. Weekly specials are great options and offer quantity and quality.

Had a great time at 7 monks last weekend. We got there around noon and started with a beer flight. I love fruity beers and enjoyed their big selection! We shared cheese curds, pretzels, and Brussel sprouts for the table. Shout out to the cheese curds. Omg- what are on these things!? So good. Pretzels were ok and the Brussels were spot on. My boyfriend and I shared the Rueben and fries. We thought it was great and were glad we shared! We would definitely come back- service was good and quick to get another drink. We loved the brewery vibe and really enjoyed their playlist! Music was rocking! read more

7 Monks Taproom - Bloody and beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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My lords! These sweet potato fries are unequivocally f*ing bussing!!! Great vibes, great food, great servers. One of my favorites in the city. read more

Our favorite happy hour in Grand Rapids! Seven monks, sweet potato waffle fries and cheese curds makes even the roughest day all better. Their very impressive Tap menu is sure to have something delicious and I love how they feature local and regional breweries. Service is friendly and you can usually snag some seats at the bar if you're early enough. Parking can sometimes be hard to find but a little patience and willing to walk will get you there in no time. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Sweet potato fries - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I love the service. Definitely not a place to go if you're starving but the appetizers and snacks are a great serving size and filled my stomach. Meanwhile the atmosphere is a totally cool vibe I live up the street and I love to go play their games when I don't feel like sitting at home. Also has a crazy good beer list. read more

The atmosphere and staff are wonderful! Very aesthetically pleasing with a side of kindness! We found out happy hour is M-Th 4-6! Off the Happy Hour menu we tried the Ruben Eggrolls and sweet potato waffle fries. My hubs also tried Doner kebab from the original menu. The sweet potato fries were great -I loved the curry aioli! I wasn't as impressed with the Ruben eggrolls -there were two total egg rolls priced at $7 for happy hour. They were okay, but we prob wouldn't order them again. The doner was okay, but was more of a gyro with red cabbage. It didn't have the flavor of a traditional doner kebab. The fries that came with it were solid, but we also prob wouldn't order it again. Overall, we will be back to try more! read more

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I feel it's time for an update since my previous review listed many menu items that are no longer available. That's okay, because 7 Monks is consistently good and Nate and I are somewhat regulars there. It's close to our house and Nate is a mug club member. Their mug club is great because it's a lifelong membership that's good at their Traverse City location as well, and each year they usually do a Black Friday deal where the membership is not only discounted, but they also donate the proceeds to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. 7 Monks has tons of taps, bottles, cans, and cocktail options. I like that the menu is organized by type so I can usually find something to order quickly. Employees are happy to help you choose something new or give samples so you can pick. They also offer a handful of N/A beers, which I appreciate. We usually sit at the bar and have good service. I'd describe their food as upscale bar food, with burgers, pizza, fried things, salads, etc. Their burgers are really great and we also love the hot honey fried chicken sandwich. I personally love their fries - they are the thinner shoestring style and always perfectly fried. I've never had anything bad to eat at 7 Monks, and it's on our go-to list of favorite spots. We always park in the lot behind Grand Coney, or if you're lucky you may find street parking out front. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Michigan Street Poutine Week: September 15-October 2, 2022 - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

7Monks does a great job with their Burgers . The buns are fresh , the meat is juicy and thick but not too thick you can't finish. Atmosphere is super cool and the libations are phenominal read more

Great spot for a casual date night! We went in and had a couple beers and dinner. They have an amazing beer selection. We got the cheese curds and then shared the Caesar wrap and burger! All was great! read more

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7 monks taproom did not disappoint! Such a fun atmosphere with a huge selection of beers from around the state. Unique atmosphere that makes you feel part of a cool group of people but spacious enough that you have privacy. They have a huge space with a library and An upstairs! The pretzel bites were unique and delicious!!!! My boyfriend (Dan) raved about the fresh Parmesan. My hot chicken sandwich was sticky from the syrup but so tasty, I would definitely order both again! Space parking lot behind the building and street parking available. Dan's hot take on the bathroom: dark clean and seductive, quiet compared to the rest of the restaurant. We can't wait to return and try more!! read more

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A friend and I met here for happy hour recently. I hadn't been since probably a year prior to covid lockdowns, but had positive experiences at that time. They definitely still hold up! They always have a great beer selection, and I'm always surprised by how good their food is! I'm not sure why it still surprises me. A couple years ago they had a mussels dish on the menu that one of my friends ordered and it was incredible (they didn't have that this recent time). This recent visit my friend and I had a couple beers and decided to split a pizza. We had the Double Truffle Pizza: Blended White Truffle Oil Base, Mozzarella, Button Mushroom, Bacon, Wilted Brussel Sprout Leaves, Black Truffle Powder, Lemon Zest. It was absolutely delicious!! I can't wait to get back out that way to order it again. The friend I was there with doesn't eat meat, so we asked for the bacon on the side and they didn't have any issues with that. If you're in the area I recommend giving them a try! read more

7 Monks Taproom - The most delicious pizza! - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Went here for a birthday celebration at a recommendation from a FB group. The food was amazing and the beer on tap was unique and delicious. Service was the main issue. We watched as others were served and waited on before us, despite my wife and I arriving first. Overall, great food but poor service. Worth ordering to go. read more

Popped into 7 Monks last night. I live pretty close and haven't tried it before (for food). Vibe is underrated in there... sneaky good. Drinks good, plenty of options for beer drinkers on tap. Everybody enjoyed their meal, only knock is the tomato soup was a little thick. read more

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Beer tap is on point at 7 monks! Came here after going to a tux rental place for my besties wedding and we all three decided to choose random beers for three flights to try. 10/10 recommend going with a group of friends you don't mind sharing drinks with and everyone orders something completely delicious or off the charts sounds terrible and ya'll have to try them. At the end, one person chooses who gets which drinks to finish. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and get the bottom of the totem pole drinks. All in all, yum! Great for a fun time out. Amazing food too! read more

7 Monks Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

One of my favorite places in all of GR! Honestly they have the best burgers in town and best beer selection!!! Think up-scale bar food with any drink option you can think of... beer, wine, cocktails, cbd water, and lots of NA options! The food is awesome, so many different options to choose from. The entire staff is super friendly and accommodating! The vibe is that of a modern Belgian pub with so much space! read more

I just love 7 Monks. They're one of the most solid/consistent restaurants and bars in GR. While their renowned draft list is impressive, I continuously enjoy every appetizer, shareable, and entree I order. They still have a killer happy hour M-Thurs from 4p-6p. During summer months they have Kimchi Pork Nachos that I order sans meat and they're what the youth refer to as "fire". Seriously delicious. I love that they have Untitled Art Florida Seltzers on their menu. Highly suggest. read more

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I'm impressed. And that's not all that easy to do, particularly at a brewery (I usually prefer spirits). However, 7 Monks delivered an excellent and delicious experience tonight. I had shared a pizza that my friends brought to a polish hall recently: "Brie, apple, honey & arugula" it was just divine. Upon finding out the pizza was from 7 Monks, I immediately added it to my list. The staff was warm and accommodating, the bar stools were comfortable, and the ambiance was lively. I began by studying the menu. As I mentioned, I'm not a beer person, so their 50+ taps were overwhelming. I settled for a flight and took a liking to the "nitro neopolitan" that I tried. I started with a side house salad, the herbal dressing was fresh and tasty. Now, time for the famous pizza. I ordered the small size which was definitely small enough for one (hungry) patron- a true personal pan. If you plan to share a pizza here, I recommend the larger size. The crispy, thin-ish crust, the buttery base, the slightly spicy honey, fresh apples, melted Brie & bitter arugula balanced just as well as I remembered. My only disappointment is that this is a seasonal item, and not on the menu year-round. I ended the night with a peppermint hot chocolate with vanilla vodka. Yum! This place really nailed it for me tonight. The only draws are as follows: no parking lot (though street parking is nearby and I was able to park less than a block away) no full bar (but they have plenty of seasonal cocktails and seltzer's on tap, along with wine and beer) and they didn't offer dessert (but the hot chocolate hit the spot for me). All in all, 5 stars for 7 monks- can't wait to come back with friends and hit up the cool cocktail lounge next door after some great food. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Flight - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

7 Monks is a welcome addition to the list of pubs and establishments that litter Michigan Ave. I literally stumbled on this gem walking in one night after hitting a couple pubs down the way. What brought me back was to see this place in action while completely sober. To say Monks has a few beers on tap is an understatement. Monks has a slew of brew on tap making it a solid go to for selections of all kinds of beers. They also have a unique offering for food as they are one of the few places in Michigan that have cheese curds. What I've tried to date i would call a solid pub fare food offering. Walk into Monks and you'll feel like your somewhere else. High ceilings and big windows scream downtown GR but you're not downtown your on Michigan Ave. Keep it up Monks you are a welcome addition to GR's flourishing pub scene. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

7 Monks is the most consistent burger in Grand Rapids. You may find better burgers elsewhere on a good day, but never one that is a consistently great as the one at 7 Monks. Everything else on the menu doesn't reach the same kind of excellence, but there's consistently good items. My only criticism is I wish there was a bit more variety. If you don't want a sandwich, pizza, or salad, you're basically out of luck. For most days, that's plenty, but one or two more items would be great. I'm not a drinker, but my friends that drink enjoy this place, enough to get the membership. read more

Heard this was a great burger place in GR so went for myself and it's true! Service is slightly slow, getting seated and getting food, but worth the wait. The greasy spoon burger, oddly enough, tasted like a McDonald's burger but of better quality while the bacon jam burger had more depth with its sweet bacon jam. The shoestring fries were salty and fantastic. Will be coming back the next time a burger craving hits. read more

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SW Michigan restaurants are flat killing it with fried chicken sandwiches; last week it was Burdick's in Kzoo, this week it's 7 Monks' Hot Honey Fried Chicken. Deeply fried, lightly Hot Honeyed, its craggy greatness is enhanced by honey's heated sweetness and tart pickles. It did not have and did not need any other condiments. The bun is not just a meat conveyance; it's a culinary accomplishment of crusty outside, willowy soft interior. We don't need to cross the Atlantic after trying the European Grilled Cheese. Rich gooey cheese is enfolded in expertly grilled sourdough slices. We were a little blase about the general tastiness of the common pretzel bite appetizer, but the Monks made this their own via the magic of deep frying, grated parm, plus beer cheese and fancy mustard dips. I skipped the lager this time, trying the citrusy (that is a word per dictionary.com) and clean Brain Vacation Gose. Jessi's Paloma is also on draft and also citrusy. You should visit just to see the tap wall- sheer plumbing ingenuity! Service was great, too. Very attentive, the food took a bit, but its quality and the attractive space made it zero problems. Stop next door to the 2 James distillery, very cool spot selling drinks and bottles of booze made in the D. Parking was no problem for Saturday lunch, and it appears on street parking is not too bad otherwise. read more

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One of my go to places when teammates are in town from around the world..... I don't drink alcohol but I hear the beer selection is awesome, but for the non-alcoholic menu is great as well! read more

Cool vibe, great service and food is a must try. Highly recommend the pizza.Tomato Bisque read more

7 Monks Taproom - Garlic & Herb Stuffed Mushrooms Tomato Bisque - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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SERVICE: 3 FOOD QUALITY: 4 DRINK QUALITY: 4 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 3 NOISE LEVEL: 4 MENU SELECTION: 4 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 3.85 Just a corner bar with beers from around Michigan. The inside was very large with lots of tables. The decor was very typical of a bar. We sat at the bar with intentions of only having a few drinks. Our bartender didn't talk much and didn't wait on us much which is why the service was given a 3. Everyone has off nights so I don't want to blame it on the restaurant. As I looked at the food menu I saw a crispy chicken sandwich so I had to have it so I could add it to my chicken sandwich list in Grand Rapids. The chicken sandwich was very good. When it says hot it just means it's warm, and not spicy. They warm honey and place it on a toasted bun and crispy chicken patty. It would be a solid 3rd best chicken sandwich for me if the chicken wasn't so thin. It's a toss up between 3 and 4 for me. If you have a sweet tooth and want chicken then this is a must. They offer solid beer selections from around Michigan. The food menu was select and also very typical of a bar menu. Overall, this bar was pleasant but for some reason it was very loud for being such a large space. Great bar considering it's just a bar. Looks like a great place for groups. read more

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Have been going here for a few months now and never had a bad experience. Their food is always fantastic and they have a great selection of beer. read more

Food was amazing. The Apple bacon pizza was one of the best we have had. The mushroom appetizer was fantastic. The tomato soup was good too. Service was good. Ambiance was great. Good music, not too loud but great vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

Nice place to go. Not hugely exciting but not bad. It's a good first stop on your path to other places. Moderately expensive for what you get for the beer; and food is too I expensive for what you get. But if you're stopping by with a friend and want to get one beer, it's that kind of place (a one beer place). It's clean, staff is friendly and surprisingly attentive. Go have one beer (really, one, after that you'll likely be bored). But for one beer, I'd stop by again (oh and skip the food...your wallet will thank you). read more

Good menu for food and bevis. Great location for groups with a great beer selection and some local wines. Cool hang out with some good bar food selections. Tried out the hot chicken sandwich which while tasty could have used an extra kick in the level spice. Staff was great and the selections made it difficult to choose. Come for a cool hang out and good service. read more

Great taps with a wide variety of beer, cider styles. Especially appreciate the flights so you can sample. Food is also delicious. Cool vibe in a convenient location. read more