I am not a food truck person--but I will ALWAYS make a stop for Der Pretzel Wagen! How can you beat…read morea soft pretzel with cheese? You just can't. Best part--it's only $5 for a giant delicious pretzel. I have never tried the sandwich (not vegetarian friendly), but who needs a sandwich when you can have the pretzel! Also, as someone who is in the process of learning German, I was also impressed that there was a German speaker in Der Pretzel Wagen. Sehr gut! Makes ordering a pretzel even more fun when you can ask in Deutsch.

Der Pretzel Wagen is one of the first food trucks in Indy - they've been around for four years so…read moreI'm ashamed to say it has taken me this long to finally make a pretzel purchase. I'm trying to cut back on my meat intake and decided to go with the inverted pretzel (pretzel bun grilled cheese). It's as if this sandwich were made to be consumed with beer. It was the perfect pairing for my evening at Indiana On Tap's Tasting Society. Cherry on top? It was super affordable. Next time, I'm going big with the Chuebakka. Given the ingredients on hand for the Wagen, I'm hoping another veggie-friendly sandwich is in their future (kraut-based sammie? hmm...how I love me some kraut). In their defense, Germans are known for the meats.

What an amazing experience! I recently hosted a corporate…read moreevent with about 60 people in attendance. We needed a place that encouraged networking and community while making sure everyone was well fed. Books and Brews became the perfect venue. The staff welcomed us openly and worked hard to provide quality service. The food was excellent with the family pretzel being a fan favorite! This unique experience was the perfect opportunity to give my guests a taste of the Midwest. I know they will remember this dinner for years to come.

Such a fun little place to go for meeting up with some friends. Every time we travel to Indiana to…read morevisit family we always go here for some late night fun. Open till midnight on the weekend with tons of games and some light food options. We're not drinkers but it sounds like they have a ton of options if you like beer. The family pretzel and flatbreads are my go tos!

This location is inside the walmart in Avon, and it appears to be owned or at least combined with…read morethe subway as the same people are running both businesses. Came in to try to hotdog pretzel and my first encounter wasn't the best to start off as I ordered what I wanted and she tried to sell me the pretzel dog minis which isn't what I asked for nor the same price without even asking me if I wanted those instead. The lady told me they don't have any made and I asked how long it would take. I chose to wait for the item I wanted. The lady was nice and signaled me to come to the counter and gave me my pretzel dog. The breading was nice and crispy yet not too hard. Hotdog was juicy and fresh. I would come back to this location, however I gave it a 4 star because of the fact she tried to charge me for a different item I didn't want without asking me.

From the owner: Auntie Anne's in Avon serves fresh, hot, handmade pretzels every day. Enjoy classic pretzels,…read morecinnamon sugar pretzels, pretzel nuggets, pretzel dogs, dips, and refreshing lemonade. Perfect for families, kids, and snack lovers of all ages, Auntie Anne's is a go-to stop for sweet and savory snacks. Order in-store, for takeout, delivery, or catering for parties, events, and meetings. Whether you're grabbing a quick snack or treating the whole family, Auntie Anne's delivers warm, craveable flavor in Avon.

I love the absolute fuck out of their pretzels. I love pretzels baseline so I do feel qualified to…read morehave an opinion about them. I've had the Pennsylvania ones, the Germany ones, the homemade ones and literally nothing compares to Ben's. Having said that, this place was a bit disorganized. They didn't have probably half of the menu which wasn't big to begin with. I got the most basic shit: a pretzel with the only 2 sauces they had regular mustard and nacho cheese. Then I got one more pretzel bc why not? The pretzels were still better than sex. I immediately regretted not getting 7 pretzels.

I recommend you stop by, if for nothing else, you'll get a kick out of how a business stays in…read morebusiness when it represents itself to the public in perhaps the worst way ever. I approached the counter to find two employees leaning on the countertop who couldn't be bothered to even acknowledge my existence. When I finally tried to order, I was met with a blunt 'you can't have that, it's not available,' followed by a dismissive 'Is that it?' as the only other words spoken. If you don't want to work a morning shift, don't take a job that serves breakfast at an airport. While the sandwich itself wasn't terrible, the absolute lack of professionalism and basic courtesy ensures I'll never return. A perfect example of a business succeeding in spite of its best efforts to fail at service.

The beer is really, really good!Trader's Brewery is hard to find because it's in an industrial…read morecomplex and it's easier to enter the parking lot coming north on Zionsville Road. The bar was hopping and loud filled with TGIF people winding down. The place has an industrial vibe, with about a dozen high top tables. Four tv monitors play sports around the room. There is a menu of their in-house made beers above the bar, where you order. My husband and I had a Badass IPA. The beer was smooth and good. Food is limited to pretzels and complementary popcorn. There was a sign for ordering HotBox pizza for delivery. They offer a Club option for $100 that gets beer discounts and other perks. Logo shirts are for sale if you want the shirt.

We came to watch the Purdue game and I was pleasantly surprised that they switched their wine to No…read moreRuff Days - local Daniel's Vineyard wine. They have 4 different ones to choose from. Also way better than the other brand they had before. Alec was the beertender of the night and we absolutely love him. Such a fun guy. And his wife was there as well. Good to catch up with them both. Kids are allowed. But dogs are sadly not allowed anymore, which makes me so sad because we used to love bringing them. Good group of locals to chat with as always.

I have been at this venue a few times. My last two were for events! I got to see the other side of…read morewhat Guggman Haus offers. We got there early and were able to have some drinks and food, including the nachos. Man, I was not expecting BBQ sauce and like a mustardy sauce and cheese and it was flavor exploding, loved it. With the event we had catered pork/chicken as well as sides. Everything was great, the peppercorn dressing for the salad was so amazing, I would definitely think of a salad here in the future. The venue inside the space, with the car, is quaint with seating and you get to see everything happening outside the space as well. This last time, we were in the original Guggman Haus brewing building that houses the coffee. This is adorable! We had service the entire time, including a bartender and the beer. They made everything super easy and I would consider this space for a baby shower, bridal shower, etc. We had 25 people and it fit wonderfully. There is also outside space for overflow, so it makes it very reasonable. Now onto the beer! I had the IPA Riverside, very hazy with a great flavor. Then I went off the rocker and ordered some prickly pear drink, I was not expecting how good that was! Refreshing and light, easy to drink (probably too easy) and the flavor was perfect! Try it if you are there, it is a newer option. PROS: Parking easy, street and lot Many open spaces and areas to rent Games are included, so eat, drink and enjoy company They have trivia nights, woohoo CONS: Sometimes the food is not always a hit, nothing to state specifically today, but I recall in the past saying to myself, don't order that again. So, try everything and find what you like. The place is great and the beer/food options are good, so you will find something you like.

What a great brewery with huge taproom along with coffeehouse next door. The coffeehouse was closed…read morefor private event. But I was focus to go to brewery and it was little hesitant because I wasn't sure where the entrance was. But I was able to find it. The taproom was biggest. I went up to the bar counter. They have good choices. The bartender was so nice. She explained to me well after I told her that it was my first time here. I had flight of beers and they were all so good! I enjoyed it a lot. Schwarbier was my favorite! They do have food but you have to go to different windows. It was easy to do. I had Dip Trio which was really good. I want to stick with something healthy. But it was good. I love the Spinach dip. This is great experience. If I am back in town, I would go this again and also will definitely recommend to my friends and family to go here.

Split the sliders appetizers and everyone order their own Pazookie! I'm telling you this thing is…read moreAMAZING! Chocolate chunk, cookies and cream, strawberry shortcake! You heard that right- strawberry shortcake Pazookie! You can select your base: Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter, and Sugar Cookie and more according to the season! There are also lots of big screens to watch your favorite sport. Restaurant was clean and server was friendly.

This was my first time at BJ's and I get the hype that surrounds it. There's a lot of booth seating…read moreand some bar seating. Inside it's a nice intimate lighting. There were about 2/3 tables full, which is good for a Sunday. Our server Jason was friendly and good about keeping track of all our requests. They have mocktails! I got the Blushing Sangria. It was delicious and nicely fruity and not too sweet. I've never drank before, but my boyfriend said it tasted like the original kind. They have a pretty extensive beer list here, and many of them are local choices. For appetizer, we got the couscous Mac and cheese balls. These are pretty close in nature to arancini, but with more cheese. My main course was their weekend dinner special, with prime rib accompanied by white cheddar mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. The prime rib was absolutely amazing, nice and tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were also great and are a very smooth consistency. For dessert, of course we had to get a pizookie! The triple chocolate delivers on its name. Served hot, it is well worth the wait after two courses of deliciousness. They have TVs around the bar area that have sports on. At the time, basketball and nascar had the most coverage. I wish they had the closed captioning on, since that makes it easier to tell what goes on if you're not right at the bar. The bathroom is kept clean there. My boyfriend and I are sure to come back on the weekday special going on, with select entrees and pizookies for $13 - what a deal! Hopefully this is sooner rather than later!

We had a large party (13). They were able to accommodate us. We went around 4 on a weekday…read more Although the food took awhile to come out, our server was great! We were able to sit outside, thank you to 60 degree temperatures in February. Food was very good!

My friend and I have met here regularly for a late lunch when we can get together. Great…read morebeer/beverage selection as well as a varied menu..lots of choices. Service is attentive and a nice woodsy atmosphere.

We love stopping in here after walking on the B&O trail. I like that they have beer AND cocktails…read more And the pizzas are awesome :) we always have good conversation with the bartenders as well.

Daredevil Brewery has great beer and a nice outdoor setup, but I really think management should…read morereconsider the current atmosphere on the patio. During my recent visit, kids were freely throwing footballs and baseballs around crowded tables where people were trying to eat, drink, and relax. One overthrown baseball nearly hit one of my dogs. I fully support family-friendly spaces, but the patio should still feel safe and enjoyable for everyone. Allowing ball throwing in a packed dining area creates unnecessary safety risks for guests, servers, and pets. A simple rule against throwing footballs/baseballs in the seating area -- or designating a separate play space -- would make a huge difference and help preserve the relaxed brewery environment many customers come for. The beer and staff were great, but the outdoor experience would improve significantly with a little more structure and supervision.

The Sumerian culture valued beer and brewing. So much so there was even a Goddess of Brewing-…read moreNinkasi. The appreciation was lost upon the Romans, and eventually the Romans would be besieged by Vandals, internal disarray, and be the subject of modern day bro-influenced discussion. It is felt that the American independent/microbrewery beer experience birthed in the 1970's with companies like Boston Beer Co (Sam Adams). Companies that eventually no longer were microbreweries, adjusting their profile to fit the palate of the masses. How about we deviate from that approach? Be local, serve local. Taste profiles that don't exist solely in the figment of our imagination. I found a place like that today, not far from home. Settled in a shopping plaza next to a paint store, Deviate offers twelve brews on tap and can pour others. This is not a place to have a Galentine's Day dinner. This is a place to drink beer and let the conversation flow by itself. A place where board games and popcorn are complementary. BYO (PF). Bring your own pets and food- we brought our dog, and he was well welcomed. Finally a brewery here that allows dogs. I had the Twinning lager, and it was quite nice. 5.1 oz. Also $5 for a 16 oz. Pretty epic. For those who are Browns fans- this is a Bengals spot. Who dey likes this place? I do. Come back for the vibes and more.

I was on my food tourism/ brewery 'crawl' leg of my short trip to the Circle City. This brewery is…read morelocated in an unassuming strip mall in what feels like the outskirts/ outer suburban areas of Indianapolis (I'm an out of towner so I may not have the best idea of the neighborhoods). I'm big into craft beer and regularly partake in a robust craft beer community where I live. And I have to say, this brewery is the type of brewery that I love. It seems like they do more of the stouts (pastry and barrel aged, etc.) which is right up my alley. They have a good variety of other styles here as well. Since I was driving, I was only able to get a few small pours, but if I had more time and/or lived in the area, this is probably a brewery that I would frequent. The place itself is pretty large and has fun decor. There's games you can play including pinball machines and you can probably bring in your own board games here. There's also a popcorn machine, which is always a plus in my book. The place is very dog friendly and the folks here seem very friendly and helpful.