Homey little place. Favorite part was the ceiling covered with mugs for lifetime members…read more Pizza wasn't really anything special. Laid back atmosphere. Enjoyed the local art on the wall. Lots of merch for sale. But not sure I would drive out of the way to go back. Just kinda meh.

Always a good place to have beer with friends inside or out in the garden. Hometown vibe, friendly…read morebartenders, good musicians playing originals, which is refreshing too.

I thought this place was the cat's pajamas. It was my first visit, but it was a good one. The staff…read morewas friendly and there was a tangible local vibe here that was totally inviting. I grabbed a pint and sat a spell and then took-away a growler of The Bishop (PB&J Porter?). It was really really good! I didn't try the food but I'm absolutely wanting to head back here. What I loved was the overflow room off the entrance. They had 8-12 picnic tables set up for their busy times that were pour-room adjacent. I saw some table games as I walked through to the main bar. So far this is one of my 5 favorite breweries in state offering great beer and a cool space(s) to enjoy said beer.

What a great find on our way back from Grand Rapids to Detroit! A very cool place that we'll…read moredefinitely come back to in warmer weather. Food was delicious, they even had a Lent menu, and the beers were very good. Server Tiffany was so very friendly!

First time here and would come back again. Here is how the visit shook out:…read more What was great: - grilled chicken sandwich was grilled perfectly - I asked for my fries crispy and were done just the way I like them - friendly service Not as great: - crab soup was too fatty (this is a big deal for folks with no gallbladder as it is likely to make you sick)

Great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. What more could you want. Check them outread more

I haven't been to a Jolly Pumpkin in years, and when I saw it was near the hotel I was staying at,…read moreI knew I had to go back to see if it was as good as I remember it. I was with some friends and old coworkers when dining here, so I wasn't dining alone today. I was surprised there wasn't more people here since it was happy hour, but such is life. I ended up getting a hamburger with truffle fries as an upgrade since it sounded tasty. The burger was fantastic, though I wish it was a bit bigger. Truffle fries were good and it came with a really tasty dipping sauce. Our server was good but she did disappear for a while and when she did come back, we all asked for additional beverages. The place is clean with plenty of seating inside and I'm sure outdoor seating when the weather gets nicer. I'm not a huge drinker so I know they have a good beer selection, but didn't order since I wasn't really feeling it. Overall a great experience with a great menu, would return in the future.

I've been to other Jolly Pumpkin locations and this East Lansing spot is very similar. The space is…read morequite large with an upper seating area as well. Nate and I stopped in for a quick drink and a snack while in town and were seated right away in the bar area. I think they are pretty well known for their pizza, but we just went with an order of the buffalo chicken dip, which was bubbling hot and a large portion (we had plenty of leftovers). It was quite salty, but I guess that's to be expected. The chips were fresh and crispy and I liked that they give you some crostini as well. The drink prices were wild -- I got a large (maybe 20 oz) seltzer for $3!! I couldn't believe it. Service was friendly, basketball games were on the TVs, and I liked our visit. I think we'll be back next time we're in town.

Classic. Great beer, great food, love the outdoor seating and fire pit on a summer night. Highly…read morerecommend.

Why does restaurants think it is ok to take up memory space on your phone by just having QR codes…read moreand no paper menu for those who respect their phones better. I just looked on their website. It is even smaller than the last time I was there. Since I am a light eater and traveling, I was stuck with 2 small salads or sides to choose from. I got a small Cesar and side of beer battered onion rings. Both were average at best. Waitress was AWOL most of the time. Music was loud so table conversations was a little hard. I suggested another place closer to the hotel with much better reviews for next year dinner before our meeting so I don't have to come back here. Many in our group agreed.

I was told about this place from a friend and had to give it a shot. I promise you, it is not…read morenearly as scary as it looks from the outside. In fact, after my visit, I think I actually appreciate its rough appearance. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was entering "the real deal" of craft; nothing fancy - just quality. In addition to his beers, he also makes his own spirits and the whiskey was absolutely phenomenal. I'm not a huge whiskey guy so I'm sure a "snobby" person may have a different opinion but it's most definitely worth a shot during your visit. The owner, who was working behind the bar, was extremely personable and seemed to make quick friends with every guest that came in. You could tell he takes a lot of pride in his craft. I will be back and will make sure I bring others with me to experience this hidden gem.

We had a great visit at Michigan brewing works!! It was a freezing cold day so schools were closed…read moreacross the metro Detroit area, giving us the unique opportunity for a day trip. When you pull into the parking lot, it can be hard to tell which building the brewery was in. Particularly since there was snow covering the signs. Once we figured it out it was an adventure from there! The ambiance... It reminded me of a mix between a basement bar from the 70s and an old West bar. The owner, Bobby, was awesome! He was so friendly and relatable. We learned all about his farm, his family, and his animals. Love it! He introduced us to his amazing black garlic gin. I mean it was delicious!!! He made a great bloody Mary with it, and it was one of the best I have had. He also sent us home with some garlic and horseradish! We tried some interesting black garlic which was the consistency of a gummy bear and delicious. I can't wait to go back in the summer months. It was such a beautiful place!

This is a charming small town brewery. We can count on the quality of the food and brews delivering…read morewithout having to drive to Grand Rapids!

The appetizers were incredibly fast, which they should be. The food was delicious. The service was…read moregreat. The ambience was full of Cheesie metal SINES so make you laugh some make you cringe. But definitely worth the drive if you don't already live in Hastings. The pizza was pretty fire the burger I think was even better.

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat a couple weeks ago. I ordered a cheeseburger and my son got a…read morecheese pizza. The cheeseburger was incredible, perfectly cooked, and I don't know what kind of buns they use but they're definitely my favorite now. I'm thinking we should have gotten two pizzas cause not only did he devour a few pieces but I helped finish it and couldn't stop eating cause it was so good! The staff was very personable and kind. Especially Brooke and Maddy, they were so sweet and chatted with my son about his Pokemon and legos. We left very full and happy with our experience.

It was a pale Thursday afternoon, I was feeling a little blue and decided I deserved to eat my…read morefeelings. I scoured the web for the best sounding wrap I could find and finally set my sights on Grand River Brewery. I ordered a Santa Fe wrap to-go, got there before it was even ready and was home to eat it within 5 minutes. To my dismay they had left the spicy ranch off the wrap. It was dry and unpleasant and that was an unfortunate tell of what was to come. It was accompanied by an odd tasting pickle, which particularly hurt my heart because I am a woman who loves a good pickle. This next part was especially jarring because the ambiance of the restaurant really seemed like they would have good fries, I'm sure they would be good fresh, but the ones I found inside my to-go box were not that. Sad, hard, dry fries that tasted and felt like they had been sitting out for hours. Truly disappointing. In summary, twas certainly a mistake to treat myself to this TWENTY ONE dollar meal that didn't even include a drink...21 dollars for a horrible wrap, horrible fries and a weird pickle. For that price I was really expecting the best wrap I've ever had, I could not have been more let down. My Venmo is grace-shoemaker- if you're feeling sympathetic to my experience. Thanks for tuning into my blog.

First time in East Lansing (daughter looking at Grad Schools)…read more This was a wonderful first meal. Busy spot, but our waitress handled us & several other large parties like a pro. The chicken tenders are hands down the best I've ever had. Fries were definite top 10 as well. Great "campus" spot......will definitely be back to try more.

HopCat is ALWAYS good and it's been a few years since I've been to one. The staff at this location…read moreis great and our bartender was so friendly. I got the grilled chicken Caesar wrap and it was sooo good. The amount of dressing on it was perfect and the Parmesan crusted on the wrap was the perfect touch. You aren't experiencing HopCat if you aren't getting the crack fries aka Cosmik fries, but they'll always be crack fries to me!