So frustrating. You go into this place and you're invisible. Been here a few times, food is very good, but their process stinks. My wife and I waited to be seated, no hostess showed up. We sat at their bar and were invisible. One waitress said " she'll be right over". Don't know who she was as no one came over. Terrible service! We went down street to Retriever and had a great dinner read more

We stopped here while exploring the amazing Arts District. We were looking for some good beer and a late lunch after spending the morning at the farmer's market. The building is really cool, and there were already quite a few people dining in the main room. We prefer to sit at the bar, so we saddled up and were greeted by a friendly bartender. I'd give them a higher rating, but the beer selection was a bit limited. (It's technically a distillery, but they also brew beer.) The beer I had was decent, and my wife really enjoyed her seasonal cocktail. Now comes the really good part--the food. The menu was interesting, and there were several things we wanted to try. We settled on the pepperoni wood-fired pizza, and it was phenomenal. A lot of places get part of a pizza right but miss on others. Alfred didn't miss a thing: the crust was perfect, the sauce was spot-on, the toppings were generous, and there was so much cheese. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Another highlight was getting to meet Alfred and hearing the history of the company. It's obvious he has a passion for his business and customers, and it's clear he's well-liked in the community. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

One of the few places to eat in the area, so I was quite nervous about whether the food would be good or not. I was pleasantly surprised and can say the food was quite tasty. I had the High Street pizza and a Chestertown Moscow Mule...a pretty perfect dinner. There was the right amount of cheese on the pizza, and a good crispy crust. My son and his and both had cheeseburgers and tater tots and they both enjoyed their burgers. Service was good and everyone was very friendly. read more

Bad Alfred's Distilling - High Street - Pizza Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

We went for a lunch while visiting the area. Very happy with quick service and delicious pizza. Inside and outside dining areas were clean with friendly staff. The owner was very welcoming and personable. Would love to visit again next time we're in town! read more

Great food but it can be a bit busy. Service was okay and I liked the ambiance. Would recommend if you're looking for a pizza place

Stopped by for lunch and had a fantastic experience. The service was wonderful, food was great, and atmosphere was friendly. The High Street and Wilmer Park pizzas were both delicious. Looking forward to returning on our next trip. read more

Amazing food & service. Wonderful experience with some great people. A nice, quiet intimate place. read more

I am astonished to see the massive effort put forth to defend against justifiable, insightful and factual reviews that have been written by my friend and several other people. Our recent visit to your establishment was a rivetingly vivid indication that more effort should be expended in actually paying heed to disgruntled clientele instead of trying to affix the blame to the person writing the review. Your staff were indifferent; bordering on bored and disinterested. When we reported our issue nothing was done to correct the situation and no apology given. They just seemed annoyed we spoke of the matter. Your business model needs to somehow find a space for serving potential diners rather than blaming them for expecting a modicum of good service. read more

Bad Alfred is Bad! we never got to the food part, except what was on the carpet by my feet. The waitress guided us to a table that looked like a kid threw his food on the floor. It was kind of gross to sit there and we asked the server to clean it up. There was no apology or attempt to remediate the mess. Did I mention the restaurant was fairly empty on a Saturday night and there were servers sitting around idle. We decided that nothing good was going to happen, so we left (and nobody cared). Believe them when they tell you they are Bad! In response to Alfred, why is it ok to leave spilled food on the floor?Two slices of pizza. why wasn't it cleaned up after the table was cleared from the previous customer? Is filth acceptable in your establishment; also, is blaming the customer your idea of a business model? read more

Get the Chester River pizza. It's amazing - artichokes and mushrooms (we added them). Al is everywhere - checking in the kitchen and talking to each table. Incredibly engaged! Go Al!!! read more

A bad-ass distilling company and restaurant. There's a great selection of craft cocktails and locally brewed craft beers here. Prices were very reasonable and the food was great. First the food, we feasted on the house-made crab dip with baked crostini. Gotta be the best. Their wood-fired pizza was great. The brews were $6 a pint. Adulting, a guava IPA was excellent and War Llama, a superb Berliner Weisse sour. Live music in the background. read more

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Four friends and I went to Bad Alfred's on High Street to get dinner and bond. I was appalled and disappointed by the service we received. When we were being sat down, the man who seated us (who I can only assume is the owner) told my friend to sit his "big black ass at the end of the table". Initially, I thought I hadn't heard correctly. But when we all repeated the same phrase, I was in complete shock. I was unsure of what to do, so we stayed (which I regret doing). The service was lackluster at best, and downright awful at worst. We felt ignored and as if we didn't belong in the establishment in the first place. I'd ask for a refund, but I'm past that. His conduct was absolutely unacceptable and disgusting. I definitely won't be returning, and you shouldn't waste your money there either. read more

Best wood fired pizza in Chestertown, cocktails are well done, nice cider and beers. Good service in a nice place. You can't beat Bad Alfred's. read more

Pizza was excellent, always good but service is a bit chaotic and confusing. In two experience it's been the same. Long wait with no real person to great you, just wait in line till a table becomes available. Owner does make his rounds and speaks with repeat customers or locals. That's a nice touch. Actual person who takes your order may seldomly come back. Seems everyone is doing multiple jobs and no real job responsibilities except for the bus boy. Very much a family business. read more

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Had dinner here while in town. Family run spot, super friendly folks! The pizzas were legit!!! Very very good!!! We got crab dip as well which was eh, they the 4/5. While there someone delivered fresh veggies, which I can imagine is why they are so good! We also got a crush and cider - both were yummy. They brew and distill here, so that's cool too! They weren't currently distilling due to a issue, but still cool. A relaxed spot, I'd recommend! read more

We were headed home from vacation nearby in Maryland and decided to stop in Chestertown. It was a beautiful little town with great stores. We went into Bad Alfred's Distilling not knowing if they could accommodate our large group with no notice but the owner and staff went above and beyond to set up a big table for us. Service was awesome and the food was great. Good reviews from the junior diners on the cheese pizzas, adults were very happy with the burger, crab cake sandwich and puled pork tacos. We also shared the Wilmer Park pizza which was a white pizza adorned with pickles - top notch. We didn't sample any cocktails on this occasion as we had a long drive ahead but will definitely try when headed through the area again. read more

Stopped here while visiting Chestertown. Wood fired pizza seemed to be their specialty so we had street pizza and cannon pizza. Both pizzas had good flavor with fresh veggies on each. One pizza can feed 2 people. Also had a local draft cider berry peach which was delicious and refreshing. Service was very good, servers all work together to help one another. I recommend for casual pub atmosphere with good pizza. read more

Bad Alfred's Distilling - Berry Peach Cider - Pizza Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

The food was delicious. The service was quick and friendly. It wasn't freezing which is good because I find most places to be too cold.

Food was good. service was strange, seemed like we were not wanted inside the restaurant, no hostess with a line out the door and no one available to help. Then was rushed out. read more

This is a excellent place to hang out.Have a few beers or a couple of drinks. The young lady that is, the bartender is very friendly and knows how to make amazing drinks.You will not be disappointed. And? The food is really good. I really like what I think they call the street pizza. It's amazing it's just enough for 1 person or you can share it. The atmosphere is very nice and up beat. All the customers seem very friendly as well. I highly recommend Bad Alfred's read more

Decent pizza but owner so rude, service slow and disjointed. Won't be back, plenty of other places to eat in town that treat their customers with respect. read more

We went there for pizza this afternoon. Pizza was great (legit thin crust, good toppings, crisp), staff was very friendly, Al is a great host. Can't wait to go back, wish they were open more often. Bravo! read more

Great pizza and beer joint! We got the crab dip for an app and the Spring Street pizza, both of which were quite good. Not a lot of vegetarian or even pescatarian (us) options, but we were satisfied. The sparkling lemonade and orangeade we ordered were also quite good. We enjoyed the casual atmosphere and the waitstaff was very nice. It was a great start to our engagement weekend (we got engaged the next day on the bay). read more

Food good Beer good The worst service ever! We were Ignored the whole time. Husband had to get up twice to get more drinks and then the check. The server literally threw the bill and pen at us , which then landed on the floor. read more

The pizza is great.... The in house brews even better. Try the Raspberry Blonde Ale! A must stop when in Chestertown! read more

Bad Alfred's Distilling - Raspberry Blonde Ale - Pizza Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

I come to Maryland to see family. Stop in every time I come down. The pizza is amazing....and that's coming from a Jersey Italian. Definitely a place to visit if your in the area. read more

I was there last week. The staff were all friendly, polite, helpful, and busy, and the service and food were good. The owner was unpleasant and made an unnecessary, crude, disgusting comment to a staff member - in front of the people sitting at the bar - about another staff member. It was very off putting. He should stay out and let his competent staff do their very busy jobs! read more

First off, we've been here many times and like it very much. That's why I gave 4 stars. But today, the server was awful. Today, we walked in to the hostess stand, with the "please wait to be seated" sign. We waited while the staff milled around for several minutes, not acknowledging us. Finally, the owner came over and seated us. The server, Jennifer, came over pretty quickly and when we said we needed a minute, it was the kiss of death. She disappeared. After finally taking the order, that was it. Pizza came before the second app. Plates were dirty, it was the owner that noticed and grabbed a new plate. Jennifer never asked if everything was ok or took our empty glasses or asked if we needed another drink. She was too busy talking to CO workers, standing in the back, or eating. How much revenue are they missing out on if everyone would have gotten another round, like we would have, but were never asked? The owner actually brought the check for us when he asked if we needed anything. My husband went outside to take a work call and the check and credit card were still there when he came back in. This was the worst service I've experienced, anywhere, in a long while. The 15 percent I left was a gift. read more

What is there not to like? Cozy place in "downtown" Chestertown with great beer and food (the bloody marys aren't bad, either). Friendly owner and staff. The right ingredients for one of the best places around! read more

Visited today, it was not busy, service was poor, we were ignored. We sat around for about twenty minutes without any acknowledgment. Finally got up and walked out. I would avoid this place if at all possible. read more

The food is amazing ! Everything we had was delicious. The pulled pork sandwich was melt in your mouth great. The Fajita pizza was great as were the pulled pork tacos. I highly recommend this restaurant. The prices are very reasonable. read more

If you're looking for a spot for a few drinks or a quick bite to eat, this is it - and it's right in the heart of Chestertown. The Cassinellis, the proprietors of the place, take a lot of pride in their distilling operation and go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome and comfortable. We enjoyed chatting with Al and Jen and will certainly be back next time we're in town. Oh, and the Smoked Chicken Wings are crazy good. read more

Awesome spirits and pizza! Love Bad Al's and you will too. Lots of different pizzas to choose from and salads too!

Their pizza is great, as is their poblano pepper appetizer. Just tried their s'mores dessert and absolutely loved it.

Can't say enough good things about this spot. The owners are incredibly friendly and take the time to personally visit each table. The smoked wings were the best I've ever had. The pizza was delicious. The mules made with house-made vodka were amazing as well. I'm running out of positive adjectives to use the describe this place- just go check it out for yourself! read more

Nice little place! Me and my husband are visiting Chestertown for a quiet weekend getaway for our anniversary. It snowed a few inches last night, so not that we had plans to do anything in particular but there really wasn't much to do and most of the shops in town were closed. We are staying about 5 minutes away at the Brampton Inn, so we drove into town and walked around for a bit regardless of the weather. We noticed this place was open so we popped in to get some food and get out of the cold. The person who greeted and sat us (I assume is the owner/one of the owners) was very friendly and we found out that he used to live in the same town we currently live in (small world lol) A lady came by to take our order, she was also very nice. We got a couple drinks, crab dip and a pizza. We liked the food a lot. read more

Came here last night and was so impressed. As a New Yorker I wasn't sure what to expect, but the thin crust on their pizza blew me away. Great selection of local beers on tap. Service was quick, friendly, and all servers wore masks. Thank you again! read more

Visited for dinner on a busy Friday evening. Service was great. The cocktails were generously sized. The owner was very friendly. Wood fired oven pizzas were outstanding, love fresh basil, and the wings were tender and had a wonderful sweet and warm flavor. Will definitely be back. read more

Great atmosphere at Bad Al's along with great food & drinks. Their wood-fired pizzas are delicious and my personal favorite is the Poblano Popper - sooo good. There have their own beer & also serve cocktails. The staff is amazing and super friendly. Highly recommended gem in downtown Chestertown! read more

What a cool spot! We had great pizza and a salad both with super fresh ingredients. Also had an orange crush and a Chestertown mule both with their homemade vodka. All totally delicious in a fun laid back atmosphere. Al even stopped by the table to chat for a bit. highly recommend you check it out read more