Vibe Great spot to relax. Nichole behind the bar was…read moreawesome--really friendly, actually talked with us, and made us feel welcome. Definitely the kind of service that makes you want to come back. Patio is great too--heat lamps when it's cold, big garage doors when it's nice. Nachos Pretty solid. Chips are thick, crispy, and taste homemade. The chipotle sauce sneaks up on you--it's chill at first but then hits with some real heat, so maybe get it on the side unless you're into that. Chicken was good too--grilled nice and not dry. Lucent Galaxies Super easy IPA. Light, smooth, not too bitter. At 4.8%, it's an easy one to keep drinking without it feeling heavy. Tales of Banshee Smoked Irish red, 5.6%. Kinda different--in a good way. Drinks almost like a pale ale but with a little smoky thing going on.

Neighborhood brewery located in Grandview, MO! Transparent has brews for everyone! As I'm dabbling…read moreinto beer, Crop Top Cream Ale was easy to drink and refreshing. Small batches are constantly rotating. Also, the food here not pictured, the mix & match tacos & a burrito.

Service is PHENOMINAL here. We came in with a large group, our "bookclub" and he made space for us…read morewhen there wasn't a table to fit all 7 of us from the World Cup games going on. The beer was fantastic and I highly recommend coming early, because the seating area is small. If the weather is nice, the patio is really nice as well. Sometimes, they have a food pop up, but local businesses will deliver food for you here as well. Great local spot that Overland Park is lucky to have!

I've been wanting to try this new-ish little brewery near my house for ages but small kids and busy…read moreschedules have kept us away. That all changed over the weekend when we stopped in for some pre-dinner drinks. First of all it was their second anniversary party so it was BUSY, but we didn't let that stop us from checking them out! We figured out pretty fast that they have tons of great IPAS and Hazy IPAs on tap which are our favorites. Honestly, I think these are some of the best in the metro area, right up there with Alma Mater and City Barrel for me. The ambiance is chill, and the folks working kind. I truthfully can't wait to return and feel so lucky to have it a stonesthrow from our front door.

Lotawana Brewing, 9420 S. Shrout Road, Lake Lotawana actually is in Grain Valley, Mo. they're…read morespecial as they sit in a triangle of Grain Valley, Blue Springs and Lee's Summit. The holy trinity or mind, body, spirit connection! We stumbled upon the brewery by stopping by the Lota Bait store, which is also fun, and noticed their name listed. All we had to do was walk behind and sitting on a nice piece of land with shade trees, picnic tables, lots of chairs, fire pit and a stage for music was heaven. There's a pick up window for your beverage orders or you can go inside for their home brew, seltzers and cocktails made with Tom's Town Distilling spirits. That morning they were making homemade waffles, plain or with bananas and walnuts, one of each please, and their utensils came wrapped and are compostable. Can't wait to spend an evening there after having fun on Lake Lotawana or if you live close enough you're lucky. This place is sweet!

Discovered this hidden gem on the pub pass. Great vibe inside and out, good craft beer, seltzers…read moreand cocktails solid outside area with live music and fire pit. Solid hospitality and definitely worth the trip.

Great little spot. Happy I found it as it's cleverly camouflaged as an auto mechanic shop. Inside,…read moreit's cozy and comfortable with a long bar and a few tables. The beers were top notch, had my first strawberry milkshake IPA. That didn't disappoint. The dark Czech lager tasted so authentic I started fomenting revolutionary ideology. It's a really solid place to hang out for a bit, drink a few beers, and forget about life for a while.

Solid beers. Started of with the porter today. Really awesome…read more Great service and a wide selection of craft beers. Highly recommend!

I stopped in to listen to live music, and the place was pretty busy. I ordered a beer at the bar…read moreand found a table off to the side where they have a selection of board games, skeeball, and a couple of other arcade games. At first, I was having a difficult time hearing the music, so when a spot closer to the stage opened up, I moved. I later ordered a beer flight, and the bartender was great describing the different beers and checking in with me as I tasted each one. I enjoyed the musician despite the large crowd and the challenge of hearing him over the many conversations. Eventually, the crowd thinned out, and I was able to better enjoy the music. Overall, it's a nice brewery.

Nothing beats sitting on a patio with an adult beverage when Kansas City's weather is on its best…read morebehavior. Thankfully, East Forty Brewing has one of the best patios in town. It's roomy and expansive with plenty of seating and a few yard games. It's popular, too, and will fill up quickly at peak times. There's plenty of drinking options. The menu boasts a number of styles, plus a few ciders, non-alcoholic choices and even a couple of cocktails. The best beer is your favorite beer and you should be able to find something that hits the spot. Food is available, however the kitchen backs up when it gets busy. Please keep that in mind if you're coming hungry. Entertainment ranging from trivia contests to comedy to cover bands will perform on a small stage inside at times. An events schedule is posted on the brewery's website if you want to see who's playing.

The beer? As many stars as I can give. The service? It's…read moregreat, always making suggestions. The venue? It's good and can be better. But you're coming for the beer, and the beer is really great. Limitless has gone from a location in a light office park to its own standalone building, complete with patio and plenty of space. There are generally half a dozen or more of their own craft brews on tap ranging from IPA through porter/stout. You may have even had some of their flagship beers elsewhere, such as JoCo Juice, a hazy IPA or Rolling in the Deep, a double New England IPA. I myself go for malt over hop, so I find their Marzen to be one of my favorite beers. If they have their Mexican lager on tap, then I also suggest sampling that as well. A flight of four runs you $14-ish and is a great value, as the sample sizes give you plenty of opportunity to really get a feel for their offerings. If you find something you really like, then you can take four-packs home to go in cans. Limitless is open almost every day, at least until 7:00 and when the weather is nice, the patio was a must do. There are frequently people playing a board game or just enjoying the space, and while I don't want this to be just another noisy space, they could do with maybe a TV or two more. But that is just me being picky and since they are in the neighborhood, I like visiting whenever I can.

Not sure what the stigma was or how it began, but we came for the post-party to a kids birthday…read moreparty and wanted to have some adult time and enjoy some live music. However, the older female bartender was probably the most anti-child/parent person I've met in a long time. Not sure if she was never a mother or had a niece or what, but when asking for paper towels or napkins and she acted baffled like they'd never need to clean up anything before except for my kids spilling their water. When asked about trash cans to put trash, she also told me, "trash cans actually create more trash than they hold.". Lady was wound tight. Not to mention having some other older folks in there that just pointed and talk-down on our group all night until we left. Sorry we had some beers and enjoyed live music WITH KIDS. As much as I like the main room and outdoors, I'm not sure the venue can make up for salty people and overpriced beer. Is what it is. As for families who want to enjoy some beers, I'd find a much better venue. Angry woman in the photo.

The bartender, Nicole, is my new favorite human. She was so sweet and on top of it, running the…read moreentire bar by herself. We had the caramel cream ale, which is in my top 5 beers of all time. Perfectly sweet and light. The peach tee kolsch was good too- a nice balance of peach. The cherry limeade wheat was right on the edge of sour. It was good that it was served in a smaller glass so we didn't do too much of it. We also did a shot of the stonebreaker cinnamon whiskey, which was a really nice collab between fringe and another local distillery. Super smooth with an oaky flavor on the background. Absolutely love the dark carnival decor, especially the pinball machines, the giant skeleton and the patio with a garage door interior. Highly highly recommend on every level. You should go!

What an amazing brewer in the KC suburb of Lee's Summit…read more First off the art work is eclectic and many pieces pay homage to the beers on tap. There is a story for much of the art work which I will not do a disservice by trying put it in a review. Go there, see it and ask they'll gladly share the story. Second, INCREDIBLE beers are on tap. I tasted 10 during my visit and every single beer was worth trying. My faves were: Freshly Squeezed Blueberry Lemonade Wheat, Apple Pie Milkshake IPA and Calliope Caramel Cream Ale. Finally, the most important part of the operation is the people. Every single person that was present made me feel welcome and like I was already a part of their community. WOW, I was left feeling like I'd made new friends which I know I did. I travel to KC at least once per year and every year I will return to support this awesome brewery. Thank you for a memorable experience.

Great cold craft beers. VERY good pizzas…read more Do the thin crust flat bread creation. Great service.

Great place on our road trip. Very tasty pizza and I appreciated the gluten free option. The…read morelocally brewed oatmeal nut stout was a big winner. Nice folks. So glad we stopped!