MAD COW REVIEWS: 45 DEGREES…read more Listen up, herd. Mad Cow has wandered into 45 Degrees in Spokane Valley multiple times now, and I feel obligated to report my findings: This place is udderly fantastic. Yes, I know I'm a bull. No, I don't have udders. Don't ruin the joke. 45 Degrees is one of those hidden little Spokane Valley watering holes that you almost don't want to tell people about because then everybody will show up and take your favorite spot at the trough. But I'm telling you anyway. THE BEER: Fabulous. They craft their own beer, and you can tell somebody actually gives a damn about what's going into the glass. There's attention to detail here. This isn't "pour something fizzy in a pint glass and slap a clever name on it" beer. Mad Cow takes his grazing seriously. He takes his beer even more seriously. THE OWNER: Incredible host. Every time I've been in, I've felt welcomed. He's friendly, involved, and clearly cares about the people walking through his door. That's becoming increasingly rare, and it's a big part of what makes this place work. THE FOOD: Yep, there's grub. They have appetizers, they're actually GOOD, and they pair perfectly with sitting around having a beer and absolutely nowhere important to be for the next hour. But here's what I like most about 45 Degrees: The herd. The people I've met here are just good people. It's mellow. It's fun. It's welcoming. Nobody seems particularly interested in who you are, what you do, or whether you arrived in a $90,000 truck or rode in on a tractor. Pull up a chair. Have a beer. Join the herd. That's the vibe. It's tucked a little out of the way, which is probably why more people don't know about it yet. Personally, I think Spokane Valley needs to fix that. So Mad Cow is officially letting the secret out of the barn: Go find 45 Degrees. Have an appetizer. Try the beer. Meet the owner. Talk to the people sitting next to you. Just don't take Mad Cow's seat. There WILL be a stampede. MAD COW RATING: 5 HOOVES UP. Yes, cows only have four. It's that good.

Just a follow up on my last review -…read more I asked the bartender what makes 45 Degree Brewhouse so special? He said everyone loves the pretzel and the people mentioned the restroom is pretty cool. I'm not showing you a picture of a restroom so I'll show you a picture of the pretzel. It's pretty awesome and enormous!!

Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Stop #14 (4 of 22 for Washington)…read more Having visited the other location first, we weren't terribly excited about this stop & saved it for last. Imagine our surprise to find this location to be so much more warm & welcoming. Clearly, based on the theme, we are not among the target clientele, yet, you wouldn't know it based on service & customer interactions, many were regulars. Tons of games available & interesting decor. Here, I had a very tasty pineapple Cameo IPA. Being as I'm not usually an IPA fan, I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult. Either way, I was happy! The hubs had Cure Dark Wounds, which was also tasty but I liked mine better. We didn't order food but others were recommending selections and there were several pick up orders while we were there, so, probably worth a look.

Our second brewery for the day, which unintentionally created a theme of gaming/Dungeons & Dragons…read morebreweries. Pretty cool and takes me back to my geeky high school days. This was also brewery #284 for me! Natural 20 has a nice sized taproom with a smallish bar at the front. It was pretty slow when we walked in which was cool for us as we got to chat with the gent working the bar and another guy that was there. I did not do a good job of reviewing each beer I tried because we were talking too much. That said I enjoyed the beers but weirdly I'm going to comment on the food more. SWPFTD ordered a pint while I got a flight. Of the ones I tried I liked Featherfall and Dual Spires the best. We also ordered some lembas bread with bacon and a bratwurst sandwich with bleu cheese, the Dracoliche. Really good! The people were super friendly, the vibe and beers were really good, and the food was solid. Score! If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Bread is so fresh and sandwiches are tasty! I got the breakfast sando and my husband got the Turkey!read more

The Grain Shed was on my list for Spokane area breweries for quite a while and so it was a good…read morefeeling getting it marked off and trying it out! The Grain Shed does a farm to table model and is a bakery and brewery. I got a snack here along with a beer and left quite satisfied. I got a Grilled Cheese Sandwich on some of their house made bread with some Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone cheese. The exact name for this sandwich is the Cheesy Toastie. And of course moving on to the beer... the primary motivator to come here. I got the Kölsch beer here called Field Trip. I do love a good Kölsch as they are nice, light bodied beers. And they are especially nice in the summertime. Flavor features in this beer is maltiness, breadiness, a bit of hoppiness and a dry finish. Another beer that Steve and I tried was the INWPA which was a Pale Ale. It was also a nice light bodied beer which again hit the spot despite it being a different drinking session. Flavor characteristics in this beer is citrus, a yeastiness, hoppiness and a biscuity trait. Good beers and sandwiches and we are aiming for a return whenever we are in Spokane again.

Enjoyed another great experience at Saranac. Their beer menu is very nice and covers a nice variety…read morefrom Lagers to Porter. I enjoyed an excellent vanilla porter, a mango wheat ale, pilsner, and sampled a wonderful raspberry ale. For dinner, enjoyed their Meatloaf, having previously had the beef short ribs and their meatballs as a starter. Service was wonderful, they provided recommendations for dinner and drinks. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the outside patio I look forward to trying their signature Thai rice bowl and Chicken Curry on my next visit.

Saranac Public House earns a strong 4 stars from us. From the start, the experience was…read moresmooth--excellent customer service over the phone when placing our to-go order made everything quick and easy. When we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the guy at the bar was genuinely friendly and helpful, which always makes a difference. The food prep was impressively fast, and everything was packaged neatly and thoughtfully for takeout. We started with the pretzel, which was solid, but the real standout was the mustard--super unique with a tangy, spicy, almost wasabi-like kick that made it memorable. For mains, the curry dish hit a great balance--flavorful without being overpowering or too mild. And the biggest endorsement came from my daughter, who ordered the kids pasta with marinara and added chicken--she declared it the "best spaghetti she's ever had!" (Shh... don't tell mom.) Overall, great service, tasty food, and a welcoming vibe. The only reason it's not a full 5 stars is I'd love to explore more of the menu next time--but based on this visit, we'll definitely be back.

Stopped in here the night before we left from the airport. I had the Cubano sandwich with a…read moreGoatmeal Stout. Excellent sandwich and beer!! My friend had a flight of the hazy IPAs and he liked rhe Buzzsaw the best. Nice place, great atmosphere, friendly service.

Ordered for lunch on a Friday at the bar, pepperoni pizza came out burnt on the bottom, super…read moregreasy with too much cheese and pepperoni. Barely edible, we didn't want to wait to ask for it to be remade. You would think a pizza place could do better. The beet salad and beers were solid though.

I'm German and been to Germany a few times to visit relatives. My wife has also visited Germany,…read moreso we know what German food is supposed to taste like. The food is not only better here than anything we've tried at Leavenworth, it's also much better priced. It's easily the best German food I've had since I was a kid growing up. If you visit on a Tuesday, the prices are even better and the portions are the same as on other days. Our new favorite German Restaurant!

We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The waitress was friendly and fun. There were a lot of…read morecustomers but she worked hard and got everyone fed. I had Jaeger Schnitzel with Spaetzle and Rot Kohl-Delicious!

Been coming here sporadically since they opened years ago and it seems that every time I leave more…read moredisappointed. Prices continue to increase rapidly. $18 for a 1/3lb cheeseburger, $16 for grilled cheese? After tax you're looking at $40 for lunch for two before even considering drinks. And after paying that price, you're not even waited on. You order at the counter and go and pick up your food, fill and refill your own fountain drinks, and dispense your own sauces before bussing your own table. The final straw that'll stop me from coming back was the tater tots. They've always been really good but this most recent trip were the plainest tater tots I've ever had. It seemed like they were air fried or something, completely flavorless and not a single gram of salt on them. This place has gone from awesome hangout, to "it's expensive, but the food is still solid" to "never again" prices and food quality.

I end up at this cider house often -- not because I'm a cider person, but because it's larggge…read more It's one of the few spots where you can arrive with a group and not have to awkwardly hover waiting for a table. In summer, the outdoor seating is great for happy hour. Service is the DIY kind. Order at the counter, grab your food from the kitchen window, and bus your own table. Nothing fancy, but it works fine for what it is. Gluten-free folks, you'll be happy here. They've got lots options of things we can't normally eat (fish and chips, chicken fingers) plus rotating gluten-free cheesecakes. Can't say much this way or that about the cider since ciders is always a little too sweet for me, but the menu is huge, so I'm sure most people can find a favorite. My last visit ran me about $25 for a kids' grilled cheese, a tiny cup of soup, and one cider -- which made me blink twice, but maybe that's just 2025 dining. Reminds me I'll probably just come for the drinks and the company. Still, it's a solid go-to for casual meetups and big groups that don't want to think too hard about logistics.

When in Spokane, The Viking is THE place to eat ( and drink.) Never a bad experience. Hope you…read moregive it a try.

I try not to be critical, but The Viking was so underwhelming and disappointing, I had to write…read morethis. Showed up around 3:30 on Saturday. Not very crowded, maybe 6-7 tables being used. Grabbed our table near the bar. Waited for about 10 minutes before anyone came to get our drink order. Waitress/bartender came over, she was nice enough so no bad comments to her. We ordered 2 beers and a White Claw. Took another 10 minutes to get them. Ordered some beef nachos since they were 15% off on Saturdays. They came out in good time, but I gotta say, very lacking in flavor. I ordered Buffalo Blue burger, wife ordered BLT, and daughter got a Chicken Caesar Salad. Again, food came out in good time so no issue there, but all 3 meals were lacking. My burger was obviously from a frozen paddy, but not too terrible. Was hoping to get something to brag about, but not so. Wife's BLT was barely toasted and pretty bland, although she got regular mayo rather than the aioli, maybe that is the secret to the BLT. Daughter said her chicken was also previously frozen because all the chicken pieces were hard. Overall, was hoping that this would be a go to place, but sadly, we will not return. The quest goes on.

Best brewery in Spokane! Great service, great beer & the river view makes it all come together!read more

Beer= incredible Ambience= unparalleled in Spokane…read moreFood= delicious Whether it's a football game in the bier hall, a nice day on the patio, or dinner with the family or coworkers in the original spot, No-Li just hits the spot.

Delicious Fish and chips! The burgers are large and well worth the money. It has been a family…read morefavorite for many years!

Good for an affordable meal, won't break your bank and tastes pretty good my mom and sister love it…read morehere