Although it takes forever, the food is still fantastic. most recently spent a Sunday having brunch. There were a few customers at the bar just after noon. It was not even our allocated waitress when we finally received our coffee and had our order taken; it took about twenty minutes. As of that point, we had yet to speak with her. After waiting for about 15 minutes, our waitress finally came over to introduce herself and check on us. Our dinner arrived around 45 minutes after we placed our order. I used to adore their patio breakfasts, but I won't be returning as frequently. read more

Great beer selection . The schitzel dinner was amazing . Great service and prices also.

All 4 of us ordered burgers or sliders and they were amazing - Great beer selection and our waitress was awesome!

Above average bar food for lakewood area. Beer list is extensive. 2/2 positive experiences here

Great beer selection and food menu The burgers are tasty and come with chips ! You can upgrade to fries or sweet potato fries . They also have schnitzel and other pub style food The place is clean and service is Farley quick . The only downside is minimal parking ! Give em a try read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Beer glasses not properly rinsed. Soapy taste. It doesn't happen all the time, but often enough. Bartender Rob argues with you about it.

Love love love the Buckeye Beer Engine! When you walk in it's small but not cramped. It's got a cozy feeling to it. If it's your first time there and you're not sure what to pick get a burger because they will never disappoint. Their patties are so juicy. I recommend the cyclops burger. I just loved fried egg on a burger and you can dip the buns when the yolk breaks. Their burgers and sandwiches come with their house chips. Their chips are cooked to perfection they have just the right amount of salt and crunch and it isn't oily like potato chips can be. If chips aren't your thing you can always upgrade to fries. The shoestring fries are my favorite. I recommend buckeye beer engine if you're looking for a Cleveland gem. They have great prices for the food they serve. Their service is always top notch. They have weekly specials. And if you don't want to eat that's fine too because they are also known for their IPAs. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - Cyclops Burger and a pickle and some chips and fries - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Overall, really good. Ordered the 76 Burger, Garlic & parm wings, and the perogie The perogie were top-notch, 5/5 Burger was pretty tasty -- giant, unseasoned tomato had to be tossed aside, tho 4/5 Last, the wings were a huge disappointment. Not crispy at all and had lots of oil. I don't think any kind of potato starch was used to get that crisp. They were fairly juicy, but could definitely be taken up a notch . 2/5 read more

I really don't know what I was thinking when I made my original review of this place. This is literally my favorite restaurant in all of Lakewood. First they always have so many great beers on tap and I'm pretty sure it's a rotating beer list so you can always try something new. Things I love here: fried pickles (but who doesn't) their shoe string and fresh cut fries are equally delicious, I've tried several different burgers here and always been satisfied. But hands down the best thing on the menu are the wings! I haven't found a place with wings this good in years! They don't have a whole lot of flavors to choose from but I've loved every flavor I've tried. Lastly the staff is always super friendly and accommodating! I love this place :) read more

This place has great food and huge portions. Both my son and I commented at the same exact time that the artichoke cheese dip was the best we'd ever had. I had the Buckeye Burger with tots and it didn't disappoint. Both were perfect. My son had a different burger(forget which one) and he loved his too. They have different fry choices (steak or string). We will definitely be going back here again. It does have a dive bar feel but for the great food and the extensive craft beer list, it is worth the drive from where we live. read more

This is a great place to sit out on the patio on a summer night, enjoy some decent food, and drink a beer. We ordered burgers, fries, grilled cheese, and perogies. Everyone was happy with their food, and there were many beer options to wash it down. Service was good, although our server did seem a bit oblivious to all that was going on around her. If it were a busier night I"m not sure our service would have been the best. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because of the odd situation in which the manager was sitting in his car parked on the street, smoking and watching his servers work. At one point he got out of his car and came over to the patio and addressed chairs that should have been moved, ash trays that needed emptied, etc. It was uncomfortable to watch as a customer. Additionally, he just got back in his vehicle and continued to observe. It's a different approach to managing that's for sure, but not one that sits well with customers. read more

Great food for a restaurant that is focused so heavily on beer. Their burgers are great. Also a lot of options for fries (shoestring, fresh cut, sweet potato, tots, chips) so there is something for everyone read more

Been coming here for the past year and never had an issue until tonight, our order took much longer than expected and customers who sat at the bar after use received their apps and meals before we had ours. They blamed it on the abundance of orders after the game and that the kitchen was making them out of order. The food though was satisfying to our expectations and the wings were on point. Beer specials were great. We will come back in hopes of a better experience next time. Bartender did give a discount for our inconvenience which was much appreciated and why we will remain loyal customers. read more

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The service was good but the kitchen did take a while. There were notes hung up to be patient because of staffing issues so I can give that a pass. However, the buffalo chicken wrap was not good and their homemade blue cheese dressing did not taste good. Seemed like way too much fresh onion in the dressing. The chicken was super dry. Tots were tasty and my son liked the excalibur burger he got. I wish I would have gotten a burger because I have liked their burgers in the past. Pretty disappointed but will probably try again in the future but will stay away from the wraps. read more

All of my lakewood residing friends love this spot. The amount of beer on tap is something special. And their food is great to boot. We came on a Sunday after their brunch for some mimosas and lunch food and boy did they deliver. I was strictly juicing, meaning only drinking mimosas. The blood orange was so tasty. My other girlfriend had the peach and she was dying over it. One ordered the pierogis and the other got the 76 burger, with chicken and bacon and was so thrilled with it. When their food was brought out the smell alone was making me jealous. Not only did it look incredible they seemed to have got it down to the last detail of their order, aside from the extra mayo for the 76 burger. They brought it out in a hurry and all was good again. I will definitely come back this spot and try their brunch!! Our waitress was so lovely and on her stuff!! read more

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Been coming to Buckeye for years while living down the street in Lakewood. My fam was excited to stop here for brunch today, something we haven't been able to do in a long time. We asked to sit on the patio in the sun where there were clearly multiple empty tables and was told by a slightly rude hostess that the last outdoor table was just taken and it'd be a 25 min wait. We had 3 little kids, no way we could sit in a bar waiting for that long so we took our business across the street to Mars Bar's patio and had a great experience. We watched about 3 other parties after us do the same. Hoping this was just a short-staffed day or something because we'd like to come back... read more

We always stop in when visiting our hometown from Florida. This place never disappoints! The food is great, the beer selection is awesome and the staff are super friendly. This past visit in November we stopped in with a group of 7 for lunch and we're treated like family! Can't wait to come back in the spring!! read more

Great service and food! We keep returning time after time! Some will recommend the burgers but the best kept secret has to be the cheesesteak! It comes with beer cheese, homemade with PBR, and may be the best I've ever had! You can't go wrong grabbing a seat indoors but on a sunny, warm day nothing beats sitting on the front patio. read more

Amazing service, good food, great drinks. We had a great time at a Lakewood staple. Can't wait to make it back.

This was a last minute stop for me and my sister and niece, they were visiting from Florida. I am SO glad I stopped in here. The service was good and the food was delicious. The beer was the best!!!! I will definitely be back! read more

This is our go to spot, so I'm probably a little biased. Beer Engine is THE shit. They definitely have the best burgers in Cleveland, it's not even a question for me. I love this place, it feels like old school Lakewood, is humble enough to be comfortable and we are always able to get a seat. I love their patio in the summer, but inside is just fine, too. This is a weird comment, but their music selection is always on point. Their weekend brunch and Bloody Mary bar are the cause of many of a wasted weekend. It's just so hard to stay away. My usual menu go-to is the Tuscan Burger, tots or house chips -- dipped in ranch (I don't know why, but their ranch is magical). On the weekends, I've been a fan of their new avocado toast (yes, I'm basic), but everything is always phenomenal and cooked perfectly. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - One of the best brunches in Lakewood. They Bloody Mary bar can't be beat! - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I really like this place. Great beer selection and outstanding burgers and apps. I like to go a few times a year and have not had any bad experiences. read more

Love their Sunday brunch, bloody Mary bars. They have such a nice variety of stuff to make your own bloody Mary's in your own delicious way.

Had a great meal here. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food, and the beer list runs deep. Overall solid place i'll definitely return to

After stopping in just for drinks over the course of a year or two, I finally ordered some dinner, too. I was craving a burger BAD and Buckeye Beer Engine hit the spot. I got the sliders and they were absolutely delicious. Topped with pickles, grilled onions and your choice of cheese. And as if pickles on the sliders were not enough, they added a fried pickle on the side. The way to my heart. The meal was paired with their homemade chips and plenty of beers. Not to mention, they have a great patio. I am definitely a fan and will be back (and this time for food again!) read more

First time here nice small place good service friendly atmosphere also a bar inside i had the cubano big sandwich but a bit dry will have to return to try something else sorry I forgot to take pics read more

We had a party of 12 family members at Buckeye Beer Engine. The service was perfect - just exceptional for a party of our size. The menu was extensive covering something for everyone aged 90 all the way to age 4. The food was excellent- we will be returning!! read more

Came for brunch, food was excellent, there are amazing beers to choose from! The service from the blonde bartender was amazing. He was on point! read more

Total letdown. I've been coming to this once-wonderful place for years. It wasn't until the food came today (quesadilla, boneless garlic wings, garden salad with ranch, skinny fries, and a cheeseburger) that my friend and I looked at each other, and mutually said 'what the heck has happened to this place???'. The once-festive, friendly atmosphere has been sucked out the window. Our waiter had the personality of a stuffed animal. At the outset, we told him we wanted separate checks; he looked, and said he already 'knew' that. ? I asked him several questions about the menu - including a question about rosemary for the burgers. Said no one had had asked him about that menu item before and he didn't know. Walked away and didn't come back with an answer, so I left it. Never cleaned up our used plates and paper and silver, and never once stopped by to ask how things were doing. My burger was nothing like the burgers I craved no more than five years ago, and my shoe-string fries were cold. My friend couldn't wait to get his salad with the best ranch dressing ever. Here came the smallest salad ever with a new, not improved dressing. They used to practically overflow. There was no bartender talk or back and forth between staff and customers. I knew there had to be new ownership, and indeed there was. Pretty darned slow too on a Guardians' Sunday. My friend's quesadilla was most expensive single iem, and it was terrible. Left the garlic wings in the basket. And, alas!, our waiter/server brought us ONE check. Neither of us will ever be back. read more

Went for Sunday brunch. It seemed as though they were short staffed. Took a good 10/15 minutes to get a server to our table. A hour later with only being checked on maybe twice I went up to someone at the bar and asked what was going on. The man was very polite and stated he'd look into it for us. A lady came over and apologized and stated they had one cook but comped us a drink. Our server just seemed overwhelmed and just was not the friendliest of servers. Ate our eggs benidect a little at 2pm, it wasn't the best experience. Would go back though because the food was great when it did come out! read more

I love the BE, the beer selections , service and food. However after ordering my build your own burger I was very disappointed in the taste of the meat. I even wondered if by mistake they gave me an impossible burger. read more

Relaxed atmosphere, excellent and friendly service and attention to make sure you have what you need. Nice appetizer list. Friday fish fry was excellent and fresh. The burger was AWESOME. Came for dinner but looks like a fun spot for later too! read more

I love taking people (family/friends, not hostages) to Beer Engine because there is something delicious on the menu for everyone's individual tastes. Everyone is always super happy with their meal and the beer options too. The burgers are some of the best in CLE. Super flavorful and juicy and always perfectly cooked to order. Really love the thin cut rosemary fries as well. I was really surprised to like the fried pickle spear that tags along with the burger. I think you have to order the fries (or another side) separately and at an additional cost). I'm not too knowledgeable about beer but they have a fantastic selection of bottles and drafts. I always find something great to drink. I've always had decent service. Usually pretty easy to find a parking spot. Patio for outdoor drinking and/or dining. I will warn that they get really busy during prime dinner hours so you might have to wait for a seat at the bar or a table. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - Tuscan burger. Tots. Fried pickle spear. - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Cool spot with lots of great beers on tap! The food was really good and I especially enjoyed the appetizers we had. The pierogies were very good and so were the deep fried pickles. I guess you really can't go wrong with that though lol. However, I would pass on the pretzels and mustard appetizer. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and shoe string fries. It was cooked just right! Luckily I saw that they served shoe string fries on the menu because our waiter didn't list them when he told us our choice of sides. The service was decent and we enjoyed our time there. I like that they have a front patio. I'll definitely be back to eat and enjoy one of their many delicious beers! read more

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Made me fall in love with Cleveland all over again! Out here on the West Coast, there are a handful of places where you can get fancy beers, but most of them are named after Trappist monks and done over in dark wood. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!) But Buckeye's beer selection is second to none, and they up the ante by pairing it not with a giant pretzel and imported mustard, but with the Fatty Melt, a hamburger with grilled cheese sandwiches used for buns. Deee-licious. I was going to give this place just four stars because their shoestring fries were merely okay, but they sold me Pannepot to go, in a paper bag -- like it was Miller Light! One million stars. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - Never before seen together! Pannepot and Fatty Melt. RUN do not walk to try these. - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

My OH friends always seem to take me to the most interesting places for food & atmosphere. It has TONS of beer options, so much so that there are 4 pages worth front & back. Foodwise I went w/ their signature sandwich called the 'Fatty Melt'. It comes w/ 2 grilled chesse sandwiches w/ a buger in the middle of it. The burger patty itself was a bit bland, not much flavor. Next time if I get it I'll get it w/ a fried egg on top for flavor. For an extra 50 cents I got the shoe strings fries which is the business. The grilled cheese sandwiches were solid w/ bacon in them. The melt only comes w/ a tomato, but ask for anything else for more flavor. The plate is served w/ a fried pickle. The atmosphere is a mixture of sports, divey, & randomness. The service is good & the food is top notch compared to most bar food I've eaten at. Stop in if you're in the neighborhood for a drink & eats. read more

Buckeye Beer Engine are wonderful Cleveland Beer Week participants. They had a Rogue tap takeover this past Saturday. The oysters from the State of Washington were flown-in to accompany the Rogue beer selections. The options were fresh or fried. We tried both. There is something magical about the fresh oysters, so we weren't too sure about tainting them w/ a fryer. Whoooa! Glad we tried the fried oysters - - off the hook delicious. The batter was incredibly light, well seasoned (borderline peppery), crisp w/o being greasy and enhanced the oysters. If you opted for the oysters to be fresh, on the half shell or as a shooter - there was an accompaniment bar. The accompaniment bar included a delightful shallot - champagne condiment. The Buckeye Beer Engine had 18 +/- of their taps dedicated to Rogue. There were many that were new to me, including "Yellow Snow". Thank you BBE for bringing Rogue to your joint!! read more

Crappy food charges $6 for upgrade of french fries rude workers got told to wait to be seated with a sign in my face overall horrible experience. read more

Burgers & Tots with gravy are so good they haunt me. I need to pop in get an order more often than I should because they're so damn good.

This was a great choice for a solo business traveler. Sat at the bar and had a local belgian christmas brew - it was really good. Chatted with the bar staff who recommended the pierogies since I was in the mood. They are prepared by a local bakery in Parma so they did not disappoint. Very good pierogies! read more

Buckeye Beer Engine - Make friends at the bar - American Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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