I love this place. They have a good selection of beers and the food is something I will keep going back for. I've had two different meals here, and they both make me want to go back to try something else. The place is clean and the servers are friendly. Classy enough to bring your parents to, casual enough to bring a group for drinking. They will let you taste any of the beers that you are thinking about getting, just ask the server for a sample (or a couple). I've seen a few beers here that I haven't seen anywhere else, so I always try to go out of my way to try one of those. I had the Victory Hop Devil and loved it. It's really a great summer IPA. I have gotten the pierogies twice and they are fantastic. Definitely get this appetizer when you get a chance. The first time I had the BBQ beef brisket and it was delicious. The BBQ sauce, crispy onions, and tender meat were perfect together. The second time I had the fatty melt, which is two grilled cheese sandwiches in place of bread for a burger. You can never have enough cheese. Comes some bacon and tomato.. It was my perfect hangover cure. You can get lots of tots, fries, or chips with most of your sandwiches. Check out their burgers of the month! They have some wild stuff on there. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - BBQ beef brisquit. - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

This is probably one of my favorite go-to's in town. The beer choices are always good and the food is always tasty. My one complaint is that the food always takes forever. I understand that this happens, but I've been here numerous times and without exception the food always takes longer than expected. I like everything else so it's easy to turn a blind eye to this. I would definitely recommend! read more

This place has really turned around and is wonderful to go to now. We stop in often for brunch and lunch. Both are amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Happy to change my review to amazing! read more

Hands-down the best burgers in Lakewood. My favorite is Bobz Big Boyz burger. I first had it as a recommendation form my brother and have had it a couple of times since - it's time is consistently delicious. Perfectly cooked patty, flavorful sauce, with a yummy butter-cooked bun. The environment is fun, friendly and great for kids or game watch with friends. Service is great too. Love this place! read more

The absolute best hot dog I've ever had. Simple but delicious, a must visit in Lakewood.

GREAT beer list, and some of the best burgers you'll find in town. Love the atmosphere, especially in the summer.... having a couple cold Kolsch's out on the patio is pure relaxation. Great place to grab brunch on the weekend or catch a game as well. read more

This was the first restaurant my husband and I ate at when we moved to Cleveland and to this day it's still a fan favorite! The pickle spears are what you go for and the service, beer, food and atmosphere is what keeps you coming back! To say BBE will be a forever favorite is an understatement! read more

The food here is really delicious! It's burgers and beer, but the beer list is huge and the burgers are phenomenal. I've never been disappointed with anything I've ever ordered here and they have a really great list of appetizers. All of their fried foods (hush puppies, fried pickles, etc) are really flavorful and the breading is fantastic. The only thing that could have made our experience a little better was the noise level. The speaker was blasting in our ear and we couldn't hear ourselves talk, but not that big of a deal because we were stuffing our faces. This is a frequent stop in Lakewood territory for us and we like to give them business since I think Barrio moving in next door takes a lot of their customers. read more

Wooowweeee that pulled pork sandwich is the size of a cantaloupe! Waitress was lovely and very helpful in choosing from the menu. The peach tea is pretty addicting and also cheap! It was a little crowed so I'd avoid it during game times unless you like a crowded bar for that. But overall great burger and fries joint read more

It's ok. Pierogis are nice and the staff is friendly. Food is good, not great. Definitely a bar ambiance and feel. Ok for kids despite what Yelp says. read more

Not into their beer selection so I wouldn't come for drinks but their brunch is damn good! So 4 stars for not being where I want to drink but where I want to be the following morning read more

Excellent food and service. The burgers were fresh and tasty. Gotta try the beer caps they're awesome. Will return soon read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - The pork and pumpkin burger. Mmmmmm - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Went here with my wife for my birthday as a surprise - since we're new to town and I love beer, she thought it would be a great option. As a beer place, it certainly was. For the food? Not at all. Pros: - The beer selection. 100+ bottles, 30ish taps, and even a couple cask beers. - Our server, though new, was quite friendly and knowledgeable about the beer menu. She explained a couple beers to me that I wasn't familiar with, as well as their options for tasting glasses. - Great patio. I could certainly see sitting outside for a beer or 3. Cons: - The food was terrible. I had the meatloaf, and it was essentially 3 hockey pucks, canned gravy, corn that was too oily, plus some pretty decent rosemary potatoes. I was not at all impressed, and should have asked for a refund. It was terrible. Overall, the beer selection is great, but I can't recommend the food. Mine was terrible and my wife's was slightly better - I'd say save your stomach and eat elsewhere. read more

I've been going to Beer Engine for years and I keep coming back because the food is delicious, creative, and the beer selection is always on point. I just recently tried the brunch and I can't believe I didn't come sooner! I ordered the Chicken & Waffles and I declared out loud that I was not going to be able to finish it. Nope, I was wrongI I practically ate it all because it was that good. I couldn't stop eating because each bite was more flavorful than the next. The chicken was crispy yet moist and the waffle had a delicate crispness to it. Also, I loved the chipotle butter it came with. I treated myself to their Bloody Mary Bar, which was quite impressive. I appreciated the fact that they had olive juice AND Blue Cheese stuffed olives. I will be back soon fo sho! read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - The chicken and waffles at brunch-amazing! - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Located on Madison Ave in Lakewood, Ohio, The Beer Engine is one of over a dozen bars in Lakewood. Unlike the "hole in the wall" bars the infest Lakewood, BBE is one you should be putting on your must visit list. First time I went was the night when Lebron announced his Benedict Arnold on Cleveland, so it was pretty busy, and I am unsure of the traffic on a typical weekday night. But I would imagine it gets pretty tight in the building considering the bar is tiny and there is a hand full of table to sit at. Other then the extra small size of the building, not much is wrong with BBE. The beer list is great and the bartenders know which beer is good and which was to stay away from. BBE also houses their own beer from the Buckeye Brewing Company. You can request samples of the beers, which is great because you never know what a house brew will taste like. The food menu is basic and features burgers, sandwiches, and etc. I didn't order a meal but did order the mozzarella cheese sticks, and they were great, warm, melted cheese and the batter was delicious. The one thing that makes BBE so great is the quality of people you meet while relaxing over a pint of beer that you probably never heard of. Grab some friends and take some time to check of the Beer Engine. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting Cleveland and decided to give this place a try! It was so great we decided to come back the next night! We both had their burgers, which were excellent. We recommend the brisket burger and the don't hold the bacon burger. Wings were also some of the best we've had! read more

Love Buckeye Beer Engine! It's one of those unsuspecting spots that you drive by and don't necessarily expect much out of but are definitely surprised by when you do stop in. It's a cozy little bar (not quite divey, but not stuck-up either) that features local microbrews and delicious bar food -- and I'm a sucker for bar food. Their fried mac n cheese bites are my favorite and come with a great little white BBQ sauce; I'm also a fan of their shoestring french fries which are always cooked perfectly. Buckeye comes up with interesting monthly burger specials and their burgers are on-point, which seems to be difficult to find sometimes in Cleveland. If you're looking for a seriously guilty pleasure, go for the Fatty Melt. read more

In my past visits to Cleveland, I always end up in Lakewood for a majority of the time. I really like Lakewood. If I lived in Cleveland, I would almost certainly live there. But I don't live in Cleveland so, when I come to Cleveland, I want to partake in all that is great about Cleveland. Beer is one of those great things there. I don't know what it is about Northeast Ohio, but they make some fantastic beer there, especially when comparing it to the stuff in the rest of the state. I came in at an off hour and found the place virtually empty, which is what I like when I hit a brewpub. It was also their happy hour, which means $2 off burgers and $1 off Buckeye pints. Yum for both. I ordered a black bean burger and started in on the beers, not holding back because I had come there and was returning to my hotel via public transit. Out of 26 or so taps, they only have four Buckeye beers. This really threw me off and, as I asked them about it (the bartender and the brewer, who was just hanging around the place, it seemed), it got more confusing. They have a brewery down the street but no store or tap room for that brewery. They brew more than four beers, but have only four on tap here. Others are bottled and those are available as bottles at the Engine. However, they also distribute kegs to a few places in town, all of which have beers that are not on tape at the Engine, but do not have any beers that are on tap at the Engine. Make sense? First I'll talk about the food. The black bean burger patty was homemade according to the menu and bartender, so I had to have it (love these). With the chips and a huge fried pickle, it came out to $4.75 with the happy hour special. It was called the "spicy black bean burger" but wasn't spicy. It was actually pretty bland: mostly black beans and little else. HOWEVER, it came with what they called a "wucumber sauce," which was a sort of wasabi/cucumber mayo type thing, similar to horsey sauce but a lot better. That did make it spicy, and it worked fabulously for the chips as well. My complaint about the burger was that it was served with a ton of red onion on it. I could have pulled it off though. I just didn't notice it had that much at first. And the beers. Cleveland bars seem to have a spectacular tap and bottle selection. I was told by a local friend that this is not always the case and we were just lucking out, but I don't see how that's possible that many times. This place really tries to be #1 in that respect. They have some great California (Stone, North Coast), Ohio (Thirsty Dog), Colorado (Great Divide) and other taps. Like I said, 26 of them and only 4 of their own. But then you get into the bottle list, and it's just overwhelming. You've got these regional small batch ones that you've never heard of, but then this fantastic California stuff like Ale Smith (I didn't even know you could get that in Cleveland), Belgians, etc. And, like all of these bars with great bottle selections, you can almost always feel certain that you're going to like the beer as long as you like beer in general and like that style of beer. So I ended up with their 76 IPA, their imperial stout and their farmhouse. If you go there, you very likely will not see all of these beers on tap, if any of them. Small breweries like this don't always make much of a particular type of beer and, even if they do, this place apparently switches out their taps quite a bit. Definitely give this place a shot if you really like your beer. read more

Love this place. Most of the food is great. I've had all their wings and they are easily the best around town. Cajun with a side of your favorite sauce is a good way to order if you like crispy wings. All the burgers are great and they always have two special burgers every month so you can try something new. And obviously the best beer selection around. read more

Great burgers and the best beers in Cle. Been a fan of the brewery since 2000. Creative burgers and excellent jalapeno chips. Cask drawn beers and great IPA's make this place top notch read more

This place had a great beer selection. Which is good since 'beer' is in their name. Some of the beers were pretty expensive though. We had pierogies to start and they were pretty good. Then we each had a burger. The bf's had bacon and egg on it and he said it was just ok. I had the southwestern burger and it was similarly good but not something I would get again or need to come back for. And I'm personally not a big fan of shoestring type fries. And the fried pickle was pretty good but like all spears the breading kinda slides off, which is why the burger chips are a better pickle cut to fry. Our service was very attentive and friendly. read more

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Used to really dig this place, but it has kinda gone down hill. The beer list is still solid, but when I drink around here local beer is what I'm after. I know they have house beers on, the question is why more local breweries don't help each other out and tap each other's beer more often. As for the house beer, it can be good... very good. The thing is, it seems the brewer has been mailing it in for a while and that is a shame because he can brew great beer. The food is ok, but the burgers are always a mess and kinda oily/greasy for my taste. I know what you're thinking, 'who wants a dry burger'?. Not me, but there is a fine line there. Other than that it is typical fare. Do like the fried pickles. Atmosphere is divey, but fine for me. Like the pic of Michael Jackson on the wall(not that Michael Jackson, the important one). read more

Fantastic burger with mediocre fries. Their sandwiches come with chips as a side but you can switch to fries for an added fee. Perhaps I shouldve gone with the fries. Their ketchup tastes like its mixed with bbq sauce - whether this is true or not or a mistake I think I liked it. Tasty delicious spicy ketchup. I did not order any alcoholic beverages but instead had plain old water. It was cold and the waitress kept it topped off. Overall if I wanted a burger and I was in the neighborhood then I might just stop here again. The service was great and the price was right!! read more

Lets get this out of the way fast.. I don't drink Beer. so... I'm reviewing the food. I'm not dumb enough to let the fact that they can't make a mixed drink at a beer place well taint this review. The food is pretty amazing. I tasted a few appetizers, Potato Pancakes that were KILLER and friend Mac and Cheese balls that were standard fried heaven. Next I moved on to the Farmhouse burger which was pretty epic! read more

Awesome food and a great beer list. It does get busy and there's a wait but that comes with the territory. The service is always great. The parking can be tricky it's best to get here early before it fills up. I like to park on the street and just walk to all the awesome places in this street. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - Tuscan Burger with chips and a Mad Bark Cider - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

My dad told me about this place almost two months ago. All he had to say was bloody mary bar at brunch for $7 and I was sold! We got there around 11:30 on Sunday...the first warm day and 80 degrees at that. They were in the process of cleaning the patio and already had several tables seated. By the time we left, it was full. We chose to eat inside...I don't know why when I think back on it. There were plenty of open tables and spaces at the bar. The prices of the food, the portions served and the quality of the food is insane. For three meals, two beers and bloody mary's $40. I know some may be thinking that a really good breakfast can be had for under $5 easy, but I really feel like this was no ordinary breakfast. I had the Tuscan omelet which was packed from end to end with filling. My dad had the greek omelet and it too was generously filled with the ingredients. The potatoes which I don't eat looked amazing...red skins with green peppers and onions. The bread was unreal. Two slices equal a half a loaf anywhere else. The marble rye was so soft, with just the right amount of butter it melted in my mouth. I also checked out the 420 menu while I was in the bathroom and I will be back next week to sample. Reasons why I gave 4 stars? Service was slow. The bartender was our waitress and she seemed pretty busy. I asked for a spoon and after trying to get her attention for ten minutes when I realized she forgot, I finally got one. Also, as I mentioned I don't eat potatoes so I asked if I could substitute fruit or even tomato slices. I even said I would pay more if necessary, but was told no. This I really didn't understand when fruit is listed in other areas of the menu so they clearly have some. read more

My friend took me here for burgers one night, and I was surprised how much I enjoyed the food. The burgers are a bit unusual, especially the cheese options. If your into brie, goat, blue, or peeper jack cheese, than you would definitely find these burgers to your liking. I myself am not as found of the more fancier cheeses, and I still really enjoyed them. I wasn't a fan of the potato chips though, they tasted good, but I much prefer fries, (substituting for fries costs more). As for the drinks, I felt that the Winking Lizard had more different types, and I only found one or two drinks that sounded good to me. They have a black board near the bar listing a lot of drinks, but I could barely read the hot pink scrawl. I guess my only complaint is the size of the area, which is rather small. The beer is a decent size, but the tables around were relatively small, and all occupied. There was no area to wait, so you kinda just stand there awkwardly by the door till someone leaves. read more

I do like this place, however just FYI. It is pretty greasy burger. I like my bread of the burger to not be very wet or greasy. Even the bread seem like it was dipped in grease. read more

Great Bloody Mary bar, great beer list, and decent menu. Ambiance is a little too sporty for my taste but it's worth a trip if you're bar/restaurant hopping. Not really a destination in my opinion. Super nice staff! read more

I adore Beer Engine like you would not believe, and I have a really tough time believing all the people who say the service is poor -- it's nothing of the sort! Every single time we've eaten there (and since we live nearby, that's a lot!), we've had excellent, professional, knowledgeable service. The waitstaff are great at recommending beers you'll like based on other beers you've tried in the past. The pulled pork sandwich with blue cheese slaw is BEYOND amazing, as is their cheddar ale soup. My only complaint is that I really hate the tall-stool tables, I find them uncomfortable, but I'll sit wherever I can in order to eat the fantastic food there. Now that I'm thinking about it, their chicken paprikash would be really tasty right now! read more

I went here for dinner Saturday evening because I really wanted a burger. With the good stars and reviews from yelp I decided to try it out! For early Saturday evening the place was busy. I sat at the bar for food and drinks ! They have a long list of beers you can choose from and they are all great! They also have special burger of the month in their menu and a variety of burgers and sandwiches you can choose from. I went for their bourbon burger on a ciabatta bread and mayo on the side. I asked to try their bourbon sauce first before getting the burger and they had no problem doing that! I wasn't big fan of the bourbon sauce because it tasted like thicker version of gravy. I personally do not like gravy ! I got everything else with it besides the bourbon sauce with a ciabatta bread and it was great! They do charge extra for everything else you do get such as my bread and if I wanted to add anything else ! I got shoestrings fries with my burger and it was delicious ! I definitely will come back because they have really good burgers, fries and some really good beers! read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - Burger with ciabatta bread - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

First time there and I was impressed. Their beer selection is amazing with what must have been a list with over 100 different selections from all over the world. Best part of that is that their own brews (~15) are always on tap and ready for sampling. Their menu is better than you'd expect for a small, local brewery. Our group tried the hummus, perogis, cyclops burger and a few of the beers. I was so full afterwards that we decided to walk the three blocks to get ice cream instead of moving the car to make some room. BBE is a great place to bring out-of-town guests to get a true taste of Cleveland brewing. read more

SIT AT THE BAR! The table service sucks....bad. Last time I went there was ONE server for all the tables. She was running around like a mad person and totally neglected us. I don't think I have ever really had a decent experience in the table section. The service has always been slow as heck and less than enthusiastic. The bar, however, is a much different story. The bartenders are always on top of it and give great service. The food is a step above regular pub fare. The beer list is obviously great, but a little pricey. I will not eat here if there is no room at the bar. I have given table service enough go's to know, it isn't getting better. read more

This is one of the places I like to go to slightly less than frequently since moving to the area. It's a walkable distance, they have good brews, and their burger choice is awesome! As far as the beer goes, it's got a pretty good amount of drafts available. The in-house brews are also on draft. The prices are par with most other bars in the area. They even serve the drafts in the proper glass for each one, so that's always nice to see (it will make the beer snobs happy). Food-wise, I've only eaten here once, but the burger I got was excellent, and there were no complaints from my companion on her burger either. I got the bleu cheese & ranch burger with bacon. The flavor of it was incredible, but think the bun could have improved on. I'll have to try more of their food in future visits as I hear it's all good. I would say this is pretty good place to eat and get some beer, I'll definitely be making more trips in the future! read more

I can here hungry and wanting a drink. I left drunk and full. Our waitress was fantastic and entertaining in her unconventional appeal. Tatted up, shaved portions of her head, and with strange jewelry. She was interesting to look at and a great servicer with very exemplary knowledge of craft beer. I had like 4 beers all pretty kick ass. We had the bottle caps for an appetizer which is fried jalapenos. They were spot on! Soooo good! My chicken paprikash was the jam. Lean chicken, soft spaztle, and just enough seasoning. I can't wait to go back to try a burger. read more

There was a time in my life when I ate here twice a week. I also gained a considerable amount of weight in that time (coincidence? Doubtful). But I still come in a couple times a month. Great food, great beer. What else can one say? read more

The menu is worded wonderfully. The food sucked. Beware of the mega wings. You'll get better food at RALLY'S. read more

I love this place: it's walking distance from my house and the beer selection is great. They have a rotating menu of beer. Many small breweries and imports, plenty of IPAs. You can also take a "beer flight" and select as many samples as you like if you are feeling adventurous. Beer Engine makes their own beer and sells some cask beers which I have not yet tried but have heard are excellent. Do not expect too many "macro brews" (Miller Budweiser, etc). In fact, they may only have PBR for those desiring such libations. Their food menu is good, my brothers loved the hog wings and my girlfriend enjoys the fried pickles. Have a fair number of flat screen televisions for your viewing pleasure. read more

Great black bean burgers and monthly veggy wraps. Super staff. Huge beer selection! Fun patio...check it out!

I have been going to the Beer Engine since they opened up. The beer selection is the best on the west side, hands down - they might just have the best selection in Ohio - I have yet to see its match. Granted there are some good breweries on the west side, but none have such a diverse sampling of craft and interesting import beers. Where else can you get a Japanese beer that had been aged in Saki barrels? Also, the staff really know there stuff when it comes to the beers on tap. If Jason is behind the bar, follow his suggestions. He will listen to what you are looking for in a beer and give you some great suggestions. The food here is good - over time I have eaten about everything, but after several years I am not as gun ho about it as I once was. The burgers are very decent, and the Fatty Melt is exactly as it sounds - a burger sandwiched between two grilled tomato, bacon and cheese sandwiches. Most of the entrees are good, but I am not really a big fan of there chicken papakash. If you can, you have to check out their 4/20 IPA event - make sure to take a cab if you are an IPA fan.... read more