Location is so cool. We came in here for a quick drink and my friends got a pretzel. Someone on staff overheard that I'm gluten free and brought me tortilla chips so that I could also have an appetizer with my drink. It was great customer service, and definitely made me want to return! My friends liked their flights and I loved my cider as well. read more

Had a surprise get together for my nephew, 10 people. The food was absolutely horrible. The waitress was just as bad. The manager was cool but the experience was already ruined. We will not go back. Sad because the converted church is pretty cool. read more

Located in the church building this place has a nice vibe. Stained glass mosaic looking windows, high ceilings; separate room to the side from the main hall has a nice fireplace and large screen TVs. They have a large selection of beers or you can order a mixed drink. Food menu looks big enough but, unfortunately, they were out of a couple of items we wanted to order. We did order pirogies appetizer and a pulled pork sandwich. Both tasted great! There is no dessert menu, however. read more

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The atmosphere here is good, former church converted to a beer garden. The setting is unique and enjoyable. The service was very slow, edited 10 minutes before anyone came over to take our happy hour drink order. After another 1/2 hour they took our appetizer (jumbo pretzel and charcuterie board) order and it took forever to get. They finally came back for our dinner order which took at least, another hour to get. The food was mediocre at best, my granddaughters chicken strips were fried, and dried, like eating balsa wood. The restaurant was not busy, for a Friday evening which says something as the surrounding restaurants were bursting with customers. Anyways, a nice atmosphere to grab one of their beers (purple gang pilsner is good) and sit at the bar but I would skip the food. We were there 3 hours to get a bar good dinner, unacceptable. Atwater is going to have to go better if they want a dinner crowd. read more

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The ambiance and building are amazing! However the A C Was not working, they could not get the ordered items out due to staffing. The beer could definitely be colder! Great happy hour but execution was lacking. read more

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Good locale, plenty of seating inside and out, meh service, good beers, and a very disappointing brat - rock-hard bun around a very small hotdog not like a bratwurst. read more

GM seemed nice and sympathetic but then totally screwed me and never sent the gift cards that he said he would send. When I reached out, he completely ignored me and wouldn't even return my text or call. Very sad because I really thought he was an upstanding gentleman, but it turns out he's not. read more

The staff was friendly impatient. The only cons would be the seating arrangements. I feel like they aren't the best when it comes to accessibility. The vegan option that I tried was the vegan bratwurst with tater tots. When I glanced over the menu, that was the only vegan option that I saw was available however, I did see a few salad options. They have an abundance of mock tails which were each delicious. There's parking on surrounding streets, which is paid to park. read more

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YUM great flavor of food and fries and DELISH beer. i'm learning to like IPAs and i got the double IPA White grape and the grape flavor came through perfectly. i wish i could give more of a 4.5 because my only qualm was being charged extra for a beyond patty on the pub burger with a single patty when the other person at my table got the normal meat pub burger and it came double stacked. for a $17 burger and then a $4 up charge i would think it would be the same quantity. this part is on me but i recommend if you're vegetarian keep the cheese on. sha girl loves cheese. fries were bomb. i'm the type to order with mayo and it was great. and staff FUN. our server was fun when taking our order. even tho they were out of a few items he made some jokes to keep up the beat haha. also how the staff gabbed with each other made it feel like a good community :) and not to mention the BEAUTIFUL interior. read more

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We came here to watch Sunday football and right away this place stood out with a really nice ambiance with beautiful original stained glass windows and what looks like authentic fixtures. Our waitress Neeko was such a delight! And our drinks were so tasty, will definitely be coming back! read more

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Great atmosphere in the old church, awesome beer with a lot of choices, and friendly service!

Atwater in the Park has upped their game since my last visit. Service, food, and ambience.

I've been to Atwater in Grosse Pointe Park for trivia nights with people from my high school. It's a nice place to hang out with a nice big outdoor seating and bar area. The building is a former church, and it's beautiful. It would fit right into the world of Harry Potter. Several heaters are available, but they didn't work well when a friend and I tried to sit outside last month. The fun atmosphere and trivia nights make up for some of the mediocre food. The bottom crust of the pizza we ordered was too thin and burned. The Big Ol' Pretzel is better than the pizza. The photo doesn't do it justice. It is humongous, and two orders of the pretzel were enough to split among a dozen people. It comes with beer cheese and dirty blonde mustard. The beer cheese was delicious with the pretzel. I would recommend ordering it as a shared appetizer. Another time I came here with a high school friend, we were never given menus or asked if we wanted to order anything. The waitress was well-meaning and said she didn't want to interrupt our conversation, but after an hour without being asked if we wanted to order anything, we left and went to Cellar 313 for food. Overall, Atwater can be a hit or miss, but it's a good place to gather with friends to have a drink, load up on carbs, and stop by on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for trivia night. read more

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Loved this place! I have always enjoyed Atwater beer when I visit Detroit and it was great fun to visit their satellite location in an old church. Beautiful building with tasteful decor that preserved the building's character. The beee is excellent and the menu had a number of vegetarian and vegan items, including a satisfying chili. My sister and I split a salad- not sure how one person could have eaten that. Friendly service. My only complaint would be the tables were a bit small for the food. read more

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Echoing Joni D's review from a month ago and wishing I had read it before visiting today; might have prevented the disappointment. I will start by saying that we visited on New Year's Eve afternoon so it's a holiday week and I didn't expect it to be stellar. However it was so disappointing I won't be back. Met a dude here in 2018 for our first date and it was always a special place to us. Comfy, good menu, great atmosphere; we came here a lot. Today he suggested we stop in for lunch and I was excited. Sadly, the menu is half of what it used to be and nearly everything was sold out. We both ended up with our third or fourth choice from an already small menu. I got the nachos. They arrived cold, with visible oil all over the chips, ingredients missing, and the chicken tasted off. Didn't eat. Hubby's meal was better. He said it was good but it wasn't what he wanted. Finally, the furniture layout and chairs have changed. They are lovely but not comfortable nor accessible for fat folks and people w disabilities. And most of the TVs were displaying xfinity error messages. The whole atmosphere and vibe were way off read more

A: Brewery in an old church. Yes, please. B: When we walked in to Atwater, the bartender Juanita was so kind and recommended some great beers (Lip Lock Cherry Stout) and some much needed food. She was just as much a great component to our time at Atwater. C: the beers were equally of note. read more

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We have been coming to Atwater since it opened. We came here when it was at its peak. Now feel it can't get much lower. The saving grace is their beer. It's still a good product. As for food. If you are lucky enough to find something in stock, it's not horrible. The problem is everything we asked for was out. Whom ever is ordering is failing. After reading other reviews this is a common problem. And completely unacceptable! Service was find. Our waitress was new, she was extremely pleasant especially since she had to keep delivering bad news. She tried her best to keep up on things, but being she was bartender, waitress and food runner, she was stretched a little thin. This again is the fault of management! One person should never do so many jobs. I hope corporate reads these and pulls their head out of their butts and finds a good restaurant manager! There should be a minimum of bartender, waitress, runner and busser. With a manager . Plus if you want a glass of water, you actually have to get it yourself from the decanter on the bar. The concept of Atwater that was opened years back was fantastic. A place to meet old and hopefully new friends. The German flare food was great. The options of beers were fantastic. I'm saddened by the lack of energy in some of the staff. The of experience of most employees (not because they are new, because they don't care). This wonderful little gem has definitely lost its appeal. read more

Back at my favorite Atwater location. Anne and crew are so welcoming and on their game. Love the ambiance of this location. The stained glass glistens in the sun. Patio tables outside are ample and setup for both human and furry friends. Haven't been here in a minute and they have doubled if not tripled their vegan offerings. Yeah! From Beyond brats, chorizo, pizza, to buffalo wings- every appetite is satisfied. So happy to have a local brewery accommodate all diets/lifestyles. Thank you Atwater in the Park. We love you! read more

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Nice Biergarten. The location used to be an old church, which was remodeled into a bar/Biergarten. I like how the old church is incorporated into the new design of the restaurant/bar. There's a nice outdoor patio with another bar. We had the spicy chicken sandwich, which was recommended by the young bartender inside the restaurant. I must say it was a winner. It was not too spicy, just enough and it was served with kettle chips, which were delicious and homemade. I will definitely recommend. We also tried the dirty, blonde wheat Ale-apparently this is the most popular beer at the beer garden (it was refreshing and light)!! read more

Ooof. I typically don't leave reviews, whether good or bad, but this experience was not enjoyable. I thought I might save someone the trip. If you like to be ignored by a staff of 6 people, though you are the only two customers in the building, by all means...this is your place. There are several other places in the neighborhood worth your time. Such a shame too- the setting is gorgeous. read more

Food and drink Menus had few items available. Many items were not available. It was slightly cool so we kept our coats on. When we asked for the bill the waitress just said the amount, and walked away, no bill. I've never been to a restaurant where they do not provide a bill. When I asked for an actual paper itemized bill, she seemed shocked like I was asking for the moon. When we saw they charged extra us for sauces and extra for pickles we just shock our heads. Not impressed. read more

When we first arrived, I was pretty impressed by how gorgeous this restaurant is. Repurposed from an old church, Atwater has kept many of the historical features of the building including beautiful stained glass windows throughout. As for the service, I found my waiter to be very attentive and quick, however they warned us that they only had one person in the kitchen. So yes, food did take a while, but at a bar like this it was good time to drink our beers and play games! They have a small arcade in the back near the bathrooms & a machine to make change for the arcade. Now to the food, myself and my partner got the spicy chicken sandwich and while it was delicious- it did not have any spicy flavor or sauce to it- we wondered if they missed our sandwiches in putting some kind of sauce on it? Not sure- but despite this the sandwich was good! - especially the sweet pretzel bun. I see on the menu they have a pretzel appetizer..... if that's anything like this pretzel bun I imagine most customers would really like it! This is also a brewery- so make sure to try their beer! You're probably familiar with their Dirty Blonde, but here they have several atwater brand beers that I've never seen in store. (They also sell their beer to go at a cheaper price than I've seen a liquor stores.) I tried the Fruit Guru and thought it was really good- definitely a must have for those who like a fruity, sweeter beer. Overall- I would recommend this restaurant as a fun and cute place to come. Note that on Tuesdays they have trivia nights, and during warm weather there is a very cute outdoor seating area. This establishment has parking across the street. Expect to pay ~$20-$30 per person. read more

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I'm rather surprised I have never reviewed this Atwater. I was in need of this tagabrew tag and for some reason couldn't manage to get up here to do it. The hours are just not conducive to making plans. But because it's the week of Christmas they extended their hours and I was able to come after seeing a patient in the area. Worked out well! Atwater is huge! It's a really cool atmosphere. It's located in an old church and they kept the characteristics of the church in tact. There is a large private room that you can use if you have a party. There is an outdoor area that is fun in the summer. They often have live music playing. It is a great spot to check out! read more

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We went on Friday, Jan 3rd. we had just visited the children's bookstore nearby and wanted a quick bite. Intrigued by the converted church, we came here. Super cool inside, have a drink by the fire and bring your kids! They have books, board games and Nintendos! Our son was thrilled to see an original NES. The service was great, super kind waitstaff, very patient with our kids and fun to talk to! My husband can be a burger snob, but he LOVED his burger. Our son had the pierogis and gobbled them all up. Our daughter had the mac and cheese, which we all tried. The beer cheese is just the right touch! I ordered the avocado wrap with fried chicken and kettle chips. No complaints! Bring your friends and fam! You won't be disappointed. They even used some of the church pews for seating! read more

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Got free beer and good food, helllll yeah bartender was a smoke show great service. 10/10 will come again read more

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Great ambience opposite to their downtown brewery, church changed to a great place to hangout. Definitely great place for summer outdoor events. read more

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Atwater was AMAZING!! I booked a table for 8 for Mother's Day. It was a gorgeous, sunny day & the light came through the stained glass & was so beautiful. The food was SO good & not expensive. The courtyard on site was very cute with a large patio. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Ty Atwater for a great Mother's Day!! Brandon read more

Atwater in the Park - Breweries Near Me - Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Went here on a Sunday afternoon for a bite to eat and some beer. The beer was great and the selection changes frequently. The ladies at the bar are kind enough to give you a taste of anything - bonus! We had poutine and the vegan wings (aka cauliflower). Both delicious! Best use of church space ever and a lovely patio for the summer. read more

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Food is always good here no matter what you get. If you're with a group, then you need to get the giant pretzel! So so yummy! Great that there is indoor and outdoor seating. Only thing that isn't the greatest is the service. Still will come back since we like their food and drinks but never get your hopes up for prompt or friendly service. read more

Atwater in the Park - Big Ol Pretzel - Breweries Near Me - Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

The food was decent, above average overall. We didn't mind the slightly higher prices as the venue is super cool and the town is on the high end. Service left a lot to be desired. We waited over 10 minutes to be greeted after we sat. We waited for over an hour for the waitress to order dinner before I went to the bar and asked her to place the order. I was told 20 minutes or so for the food, which took over 30 minutes, this was after the entre rest of the restaurant had ordered and been served. The appetizer came out with the dinner, which to me is annoying. The only refils we got were when my wife went to the bar and asked for them. When she brought refills for our boys she took the rest of my drink, which i was rationing as we coudn't get any timely service. The server was super nice. But her and a waiter continued to walk past us and never checked to see if we wanted to order, even though we had menus. The place was busy upon arrival, but not nearly full. Honestly, felt like we were from out of town and not appreciated. read more

I really like the venue but the times that I went the beers were mediocre compared to the other metro Detroit breweries. read more

Atwater in the Park - Breweries Near Me - Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

The food was really good, there's lots of choices for various diet reqts etc. this visit tried the fish & chips, and pizza. Really really good! 3 pieces of battered fish, tons of gigantic fries. Pizza was also delish, the crust was very good and arguably the most important, but also the ratio of toppings was good. Weird they put whole olives instead of sliced but not a prob, just had to cut myself to spread it out evenly. ***Warning to families! I had to laugh at this, how can you not, but the music was super loud on the patio and I'm not sure if they were screening it, we got the pleasure of listening to "You Gotta Lick it Before You Stick it" while we were eating if you don't know it, look it up! it was a little weird bc I was with my family, and the guy nearby was rolling his eyes bc he was with his two kids. Maybe not the best choice for early evening... just sayin... read more

Atwater in the Park - Fish and chips - Breweries Near Me - Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

The beer was good, the food not. We tried to call in an order for takeout on Saturday, February 1, 2025. No one ever answered the phone. So we went there and ordered and had a beer waiting for the takeout food. The beer was excellent. One of the dinners we ordered was missing when we got home. The fish and chips was really poor: way too much better and almost no texture of fish-- for the consideration of management the fillet of fish at McDonald's is much better. The french fries are good. The staff is friendly, but not the top of the chart. Altogether, I was impressed by the beer and disappointed by everything else. I want to come again, but have a manager in the kitchen who knows what they're doing and a fish and chips that tastes a whole lot better. read more

Great venue in the site of an old church provides unique venue with Indoor and outdoor seating. Never can go wrong with Dirty Blonde Ale for a tasty beverage fromAtwater. Food was much better than most I Read on this site. Had giant pretzel for appetizer with beer cheese and stone ground mustard which I highly recommend. Pretzel with the beer cheese and a little salt Was delicious. It is perfect size for 4 people to share. Whether a vegetarian or not would also highly recommend the Buffalo cauliflower wings with bleu cheese and vegan ranch. Nice amount of spice on the cauliflower paired with the bleu cheese was very tasty. For entrees had the Michigan Salad and vegan chorizo tacos. Both were extremely good and would highly recommend. Only negative is The French fries. They are mediocre at best and would recommend ordering something else if available. read more

We visited on 2/19/2024 and it one of the best experiences we have ever had. I must say, the most memorable things about this brewery was the server. We were the only people in there and she treated us so well. In addition to offering us samples of every beer we were interested or questioning, we noticed that she always kept herself busy while attentive. The beers/ciders were also quite tasty. One last thing is it also made a special memory for us as I won a stuffed animal from the claw machine and we were celebrating our anniversary. read more

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Juanita was a gem! She was kind and helpful. Very personable. The food was great too! Juanita was the star of the show however!

We stopped in here recently with 4 people and had a pretty disappointing experience. I've been here a half dozen times and it's consistently good. This trip, not so much. They poured flights for us and told us the order, yet they had mixed them up badly and it took us a while to even figure out what we were tasting - complicating ordering of a pint afterwards. We got the burgers, which have been consistently good on previous visits. They were really not good. Small, not as flavorful, fries not very well seasoned. Another person got the pizza, which almost felt undercooked - the bottom was doughy. Seemed like not much care going on with this recent week-night visit. read more

go see Charlie he's dope. Food was on point and the beers are delish. service was great and the ambiance is fun. having luch in an old church read more

I'll always be a fan of this place. I've been going here for years. Not frequently since I don't live around here anymore but at least once or twice a year since it first opened. The actual brewery tap room itself is in a renovated church. The patio is spacious with picnic tables, a few tables with umbrellas and an outdoor bar. Dog friendly outside too. The beer is great with Detroit classics like the Dirty Blonde and Java Porter, but my favorite is the Whango. They also have some liquors for cocktails for the non beer drinkers. Bottomline, loyal customer for life! I do need to share how I felt about my most recent experience this past weekend. The following is nothing major but maybe some areas that management can evaluate; I went to order inside because the outdoor bar was closed. I was second in line with 2 to 3 people behind the bar. I don't know what it was about their system but it took a solid 10 minutes for me to get served. I know this because I listened to two or three songs in it's entirety waiting in line including "everything in its right place" by Radiohead which is an absolute buzz kill of a song for mid day in a brewery! The playlist for the three hours we were there was not very fun. A lot of early 2000s like Staind, Hoobastank, and Limp Bizkit. It was a sunny day and this was not the right vibe. My friend who lives around here said that it has always been kind of slow. He mentioned the way they have the POS systems at the far end of the bar makes it like that. I never really noticed from my previous visits sitting at the bar. Maybe have someone handle the payment and someone else go back to pour the beer? Lastly, I gotta mention the food. We ordered some poutine and cauliflower bites. They were good! My buddy and I ordered the Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich. I was excited to try it and the tropical habanero hot sauce sounded great. But both sandwiches were not very good. The chicken breast was thin (still kind of wide?) but because of this it was easily over cooked and dry. The breading itself was very burned. That has to be one hot fryer to do what it did to that piece of chicken. Kind of wish I got the fish tacos. read more

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They are dog friendly which is always a plus. They have a good selection of beers and my personal favorite is the Detroit Dry Cider. The soft pretzel is huge and can easily be shared among 4 people. This baja chicken bacon pizza was also so good. The outdoor space has plenty of picnic tables to sit at and they had cornhole boards. read more

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