Always consistent and setting the bar high! Since moving out…read moreof the area we don't get to visit SB as much as we used to, so it was great to get a chance to stop in for Dr. Nyce's Christmas performance on Sunday. Our visit was great as usual! The service and employees are friendly and professional, making sure our drinks are topped off all evening. The large selection of beer has something for everyone from dark stoudts to juicy IPAs. They also have a great selection of cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.  The menu offered a variety to choose from and still reflects Shy Bear's commitment to serving  quality cuisine. The crab egg rolls were very flavorful and the Rueben was amazing. My burger was cooked perfectly and served with quality french fries.  The live music was great and provided a fun atmosphere for all.  Two words-- Jay Bird. Still the standard for all other IPAs!

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. Shy Bear is a top-five brewery for this kid. The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Shy Bear easily accomplishes all three and earns a double bonus for welcoming our Doodle. The staff was great - they were packed but our hostess and waitress both made sure we were taken care of without being up-in-your-face. They understood both the food and beer menus and were able to make good suggestions. The overall atmosphere of the place was fun too - trivia night was going on while we were there and even the people who weren't playing along were obviously engaged. We had lunch not too much earlier, but we couldn't pass up trying one of the flatbreads that the waitress recommended. We were very happy that we did - just the right size and very tasty. We each got a flight of five so we got to sample a good chunk of their offerings. They had some unique variations like a cookies n cream sour and they also had some truer to original styles that I prefer - and I walked out with a four pack of their West Coast IPA to prove it. For sure I intend to try to convince Mama to go back again, get a room nearby, and sip on a few drinks outside when it's warmer - even though it's about a two hour trip! My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

The environment on Thursday evening had great entertainment. The service was prompt by the…read morebartender & the cook. I got the Thursday food special (any menu burger for $6.00) and it was delicious. The beer cheese is phenomenal.

It's great how they turned an old bank into a bar. The bartender Jason is very friendly and he…read moremakes great drinks.

Small brewery's are common in Appalachia. Some have even turned into larger operations, over the…read moreyears. Names like Appalachian Beer Company and Lancaster Brewery come to mind. These places some excellent beer. But they also are restaurants. So, maybe beer is a draw in or the food at times. So with that, Drunk Monkey is a pure brewery. They make, sell, distribute, and promote their own product. As far as promoting, I am not sure they need to do much work as the product has really gotten some attention at the street level. I have seen the main beer showing up at local restaurants the last year. There has also been solid word of mouth. Some of their beers are even winning awards. So it didn't take much convincing from a coworker to get me there before our Nittany Lions came on. The brewery, itself, is a tiny place tucked into an old industrial park that use to be home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. Long abandoned, different smaller businesses now call the park home. One of the more sustained businesses is Fisher's bee farm. That brings us to the brewery. The owner of the bee farm decided to start a brewery near his business. Once finding the brewery, you notice that it is a whole in the wall kinda place. But once entering, the place is organized, clean, and the folks are extremely warm and friendly. Everything is clearly marked. Beer prices are payed out in a sheet on the wall. There is a merchandise rack clearly marked. There are cases clearly marked for type. You can tell this is a place where the people love and care about their beer. The lady manning the shop was knowledgable and friendly. She gave us a preview of the beers and described each one as we taste tested the taps. She then offered us a tour of the small brewery which we jumped on. This definitely plussed the experience and ultimately earned that fifth star. We learned that this particular young lady also hand labels, preps, and fills the bottles. So she does more than just look pretty selling the beer. Now for the beer. I really can't remember all the particular names of the beer. But I had a few favorites. In particular, the German wheat beer was fantastic. That is what I got my growler filled with. Some of the other beers that tasted great, Kraken and one named Mistress or something to that effect. Fittingly, the mistress had a tap handle in the shape of a ship figure head. Speaking of which, all the beers have nautical names based on the folklore of Captain Jack which many local landmarks are named. I have nothing negative to say about Drunk Monkey. They are in an obscure location. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside. But like most really great businesses, it is about the knowledge of the people behind the business. Drunk Monkey has plenty of that! If you are in the area on a Wednesday or Saturday, stop in for a taste.

We were hungry and looking for some good food on the way home from Penn State. I did a quick…read moresearch, and we came across Big Daddy's. There's really not much going on in Lewistown, and it took some time to get to Big Daddy's. When we walked in, people were seated at the bar, and we let the friendly bartender know we were ordering take out. We waited outside (there weren't any places to sit and not much shade in the hot sun). We ordered a Big Daddy's roast beef with chips and Sam's Stingy Chicken Sandwich with a side salad. It took a while for our food. The chicken sandwich was difficult to eat because the stingy honey sauce was a sticky mess. The side salad with poppy seed dressing was good. The roast beef sandwich, which was supposed to come with chips but didn't, came with fries instead. The fries were soggy, greasy, and flavorless. However, the cooper cheese on the roast beef was the star of the show. Quite sadly, we're still on the lookout for a decent place to get take out on the way home from PSU. Any suggestions?

I gave them a 3 because the 2 people that came in after us got served before us AND I got the…read morephilly cheesesteak and if you have ever had it, it should not be served on the black and white paper when you want to eat it with a fork ‍. It was delicious!! Just ask for a plate!

Love the bar except Tawny the bartender that's works there is a disrespectful homophonic employee…read morethat has refused to serve me alcohol on more than on occasion and is the only bartender do do this. She gave me attitude after being completely respectful to her and even tipping her for my first drink and shot. She said "I talked too much and didn't have to give me any more." I literally had a twisted tea, a sex on the beach, and a jolly rancher shot. This is nothing compared to what I'm used to drinking. I love the bar and staff EXCEPT for the ignorant woman bartender Tawny. I'll contact whoever I need to, to report her. Please be aware of her ignorant attitude and discrimination she gives out. Thank you

Chad m. Is actually Chad McCaffrey and hes a straight up rat. He helped 11 other people put me and…read moremy brothers in federal prison by testifying at a grand jury against us for selling a gun that he stole and got caught for. This isn't a cheese shop it's a bar and frankly I'm glad you got booted. Now maybe I can have a beer with my wings without getting the cops called on me for driving home. Real men serve their time without dragging everyone else down with them.

We went for brunch shortly after opening on a Saturday. Our waiter Cole was the only waiter and got…read moreincreasingly more busy during our time there. He was pleasant and helpful even though he was quite busy the second half of the time we were there. The food was delicious. I got the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise was quite lemony, but something that I really enjoyed. My husband ordered the southern waffles and his was fantastic! My sons waffle was light and the banana foster was yummy. The only suggestion I would have for brunch was to have some more options but with a small staff that can be hard.

A hidden gem. The service was very friendly and super attentive. Food was very good as well. They…read morehave done a really nice job with this place and it is very welcoming. We had come in late from a very wet Penn State football game. We were greeted with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. We definitely swing back thru when it town again. Cheers!

If you are in to shooting pool, throwing darts, and cold beer, this is the place for you. If your…read morelooking for a fancy dinner, maybe not. Friendly staff and locals make it worth a stop!

This is aTrue dive bar that is a little hard to find and less you are a local. Very limited menu…read more With 8 things total on the menu.(give or take)This a cash bar so no CC. And they don't run tabs. This is a good local bar. They have one beer on tab. If you want a fruity drink. Good luck.LOL the bartender holds her own . they have pickle shots here. They sold a ton of them while i was there. They a pool table and allow smoking. For true dive bars this is a place i would return to. I didn't spent a lot of money. This place gets it rating on dive bars in general. For the area it is really good

This place is great! Friendly people, down home feel. No problems unless you want 'em!read more

Captain Jack's has a ton of craft cases (some 12, some 24) but not too many six-packs. I was…read moreimpressed by the selection: Lagunitas, Goose Island, New Belgium, Rusty Rail, Sierra Nevada, Stone, Saranac, Deschutes, Great Lakes, Magic Hat, Ballast Point, Southern Tier, Heavy Seas, Flying Fish, Yards...to name many but not all. So you are bound to find something to satisfy your household. Friendly peeps too.

From the owner: Get your supply of domestic beers only at Captain Jack's Distributor. We are your number 1 source…read moreof alcoholic beverages and we provide great customer service.

This place was phenomenal! A true cultural gem located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. It is hard to…read morefind such bold and authentic flavors in this area. I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service and seated promptly. The ambiance is very cool, imagine diner style. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were beyond delicious! From the tasty broth filled with flavor, to the authentic and delicious salsa with a nice spice kick! I ordered four tacos total! I ate every single taco down to the last bite too! This place was absolutely phenomenal! From the customer service, to the flavors, and so much more! I will be stopping by again in the future.

I am so glad this is my first review for 2025. We are so lucky to have this gem in Lewistown. I…read morewill openly admit, I am a taco snob from the west who grew up with Latina girlfriends and homemade tamales either given or purchased in a Walmart parking lot from a kind auntie. IYKYK. There are only 4 taco places I would eat In Pennsylvania period and one them was featured on Netflix. This made it to top 3. In a place where diversity and authentic flavors are unfamiliar and unknown, we finally have Don Julio for the world to see here! I knew when I tasted that Horchata, we were in business along with the Masa flour bags of course. We also get carnitas as a test everywhere and do you see that slight crisp on that soft carnitas (aka it's pulled pork for those unfamiliar but better)?! You had me there because that's the only way to eat carnitas. We are slowly going through the menu but I recommend this place for wonderful service and real Mexican food (no not the 1000 chains in Harrisburg or state college). Stop by on your way to a Penn state game or visiting state college to beat the crowds and get real food! Yes you have Taco Bell and your typical fast casual chipotle when you're in a pinch. But support local and they do quick take out as well! Now enough compliments here are the stats 20/10 - the food take out or not has wonderful flavor and is authentic. Come here if you want real Mexican food. It's all made from scratch and is reasonably priced for the amount of food and meat you get per bite. Price and value per bite friends in this economy? Wowza. They start you out with chips and salsa and salsa tastes way better than what you usually get in other places but resist the urge to fill up on chips if you can.. What to do: Carnitas - obviously? Not spicy Birria tacos is basically beef that's been braised in that little soup they give with tons of flavor that then make baby quesadillas with. Not spicy - that's what the hot sauce is for. Chorizo tacos - think spiced ground pork that has real flavor. It can be considered spicy to some palettes. I would ask for more hot sauce or to try different sauces. Ps I will add more comments and pictures as we go through their menu. 10/10 - service, we had a very attentive waitress and my only comment is we need to find a better way to ease people who have never tried real Mexican food. I can see locals feeling overwhelmed and struggling to make choices since their basis of comparison are the two places above sadly. Ambiance is like family restaurant vibes. You're here to eat and talk! This is not a dimly lit not enough to eat vibe. You'll leave full and joyous. Things you may struggle but don't hold it against them: parking. The parking is shared with the local beer store so it can get tight. Just park at Lowe's if you're desperate. Or take out? No alcohol for those who care or need. If they get their liquor or beer and wine license, I can see even more people coming! Winning combo. They take card and cash. And for those local - it's in the same place as the sticky bun diner. And you will need to come on in on the side. Lastly if they offer Italian don't be phased and try it. The owner cooked Italian food for the longest time in the area so it'll be fire.