I was lamenting the other day to my husband how I haven't yet found a pizza place in the Ann Arbor…read morearea that has those delectable little pepperoni cups I grew up with in the pizzarias closer to Detroit. You know, the kind the curl upwards and fill up with little bits of grease that clog your arteries but make your tastebuds sing? So he made it his mission to find some options for our regular Pizza Thursday takeout. A Yelp search showed that Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter has the goods I was looking for and we placed an order that week for carryout. And yes!! The photos did not lie. Those perfect little cups were everything I had wanted and more. The cheese was nice and gooey and there's a drizzle of honey that adds a bit of sweetness to the pie. It also comes with peppers but since I wanted to enjoy just straight up pep, we left them off. My husband also ordered the bacon brussels pizza which was also quite good but we agreed that the pepperoni was the star of the show. Dexter is a bit of a drive for us for pizza so I'm not sure how often we'll be doing this but it's good to know I can fulfill my craving when it comes!

There are multiple locations and versions, and they have unique menus. The one in Ann Arbor has a…read morelarger menu. This one in Dexter has limited menu of pizzas, some sandwiches, and a few apps. After a home game, we felt this location would serve us well and it did. Of course we went right as it opened at 4pm on a Saturday. The decor and ambience are typical industrial/micro brew, with booths, tables, and high top seating. The bar is large and there is another room you can reserve for events. Speaking of the bar, you order everything at the bar and they bring it to your table. Not awful, wondering how that works when it gets busy. The beer is good. Had a Hefeweizen that had a different, crisper flavor than what you might expect, which I don't mind. It wasn't served cold, rather slightly chilled. Might be on purpose to let certain flavors through. Personally, I like beer cold. End of story. Also had their Noel seasonal. Boozy at over 9% however not too heavy or overpowering. Had sugar plum notes, which at first threw me a bit. When paired with the mushroom pizza though, I thoroughly enjoyed. Pizza is solid, nice doughy crust with some char to it. If you're looking for some good beers to try and a bit of food, I highly recommend.

Located on the west side of A2. Medium size private lot, a three season patio area in the back…read more Inside is a bar off to the side, a long room of tables, and an inclined hall leading past the brewing area and kitchen to the restrooms. Staff was nice and helpful. I had a sample of their various IPAs and their czech lager. They were all good, the flagship IPA, which they call SSD, was really good. I did not have any food, but they have a menu of fancy items like poke bowls.

I've been here twice and don't even live in Ann Arbor!…read more The atmosphere in here is great because it seems like they've got spaces for everyone. The fun yet not super loud outdoor space with fires going in the evening and benches all around. A great little casual area. Then you get the bar usually with a game on tv....and then another indoor seating area! The indoor seating area can get a tad loud on busy nights but for someone with bad hearing like me, we were still able to find a more quiet area. You order using a QR code on the tables and they have some great shareable options along with a tasty beer menu...especially if you're an IPA gal like me. My friend and I got two menu items .. the Bulgogi Fries with an egg on top and the Thai Arincini. I probably wouldn't get the Thai Arincini again but definitely want to try the wings!

Great outdoor summer bar! Super cute and good for a casual hangout with friends. They have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. There is a pizza food truck that brings your order to your table. All of the employees were very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

The entrance terrace is really inviting, and I love that dogs are welcome. The overall environment…read moreis great, good music, relaxed vibe. The pizzas are unique: very thin, a bit on the softer side, but packed with flavor. We ended up grabbing plates because the crust is so thin, but the variety of options definitely stands out compared to other places. The beer selection was also really good. My husband especially loved the Ells German‑style pizza. l really liked the lavender lemonade!

Very busy on this Saturday and more rooms to this than meets the eye. Food was great ! Chicken and…read moreKim chi potstickers, cheese curds, and mushrooms. Yummmm went very well with the beer. Had a tasty flight with a Belgian ale, strawberry ale that were my favorite! Parking is tricky. They have a few spots here and there. Part of road under construction so give it a minute and you will find something. Friendly wait staff, very informative and told us about the cigar train tour that they host a lunch for. Train tourism, it's a thing, look it up people. On the site of a very old building that used to many other businesses.

We stopped on a special day when they opened for our train tour. I appreciate them going the extra…read moremile to serve this group in their day off. The team here asked us to order at the bar before being seated. I don't know if that is their normal process. If it is...it might work well for the restaurants logistics but it creates a less than desirable dinning feel for me. The order takers were very friendly and helpful. They hustled to process the train passengers. The seating area is a large open room. It feels like an old factory turned beer garden. The floors are a nice hardwood. Not much decor or atmosphere in this large room. They did have a singer as entertainment which wasn't the best. For food I started with the potstickers. These weren't your traditional Chinese potsticker. They were over fried and tough. The filling was vegan instead of pork. It didn't work for me and wasn't very tasty. Kinda tough and flavorless. The sweet chili sauce really helped. I also tried the BBQ Mac Burrito. The BBQ was good but not very plentiful. It was a bit hard to find that taste. The Mac & Cheese was nice and creamy. The noodles were soft. Served alone I think they would be fine. Stuffed in a burrito....not a fan of. Please be aware that they don't give free refills on soda. We didn't have table service outside of someone dropping off food. Overall I will give them four stars for opening up special for the train tour. Otherwise I was rather unimpressed with this establishments process and food.

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!

I came here for dinner with some friends. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately…read more I'm surprised how busy/packed the parking lot and the restaurant were. I liked how open it was and that there were a lot of tables/seating and that you could see most of the tables. There is a bar and a good amount of tvs. You can sample any beers or ciders which was nice! My friend and I tried: - apple cider: this was pretty apple-y, nothing special but it's the one I ended up ordering - sangria cider: a little too sweet for me - cherry cider: it didn't taste like cherry to me - mint chocolate chip malt: I was so intrigued that I had to try this. Confirming it does taste like mint chocolate chip! Food we ordered: - chicken Caesar wrap - ahi tuna poke bowl: I thought there would be more seaweed or lettuce but the base was white rice. It was a fine poke bowl but I don't think worth $20 - Korean rice bowl: my friend added shrimp Service was okay. They were busy but things took time to get to us. I would probably come back again.

Session Room aka Arbor Brewing Company Session Room…read more The place was super busy, but we were seated within just 15 minutes. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and asked if it was our first visit--when we said yes, she was so kind to walk us through their amazing selection of ciders, beers, and more. We were a bit undecided, so she brought us some samples--such a nice touch! The food came out quickly; we ordered a couple of pizzas and a sandwich, and everyone was super happy with their food choices. The drinks were fantastic, and thanks to our lovely waitress, we got exactly what we were in the mood for. The service was top-notch, the atmosphere was lively, and all around, we were all pleasantly surprised recommend it enough!

I love the food and the beer selection here. We live about 45 minutes away, but we visit monthly…read moreand always enjoy the food.

First time visiting, it's easy to find and lots of parking. Parking is behind the pub, employee…read moreentrance is in the "front." We were here in December so the patio wasn't open but looks roomy with many picnic tables. We opted to sit at the bar because that's usually where we get personal with brew pubs we love to discover. We always search local brews when traveling and 9/10 times the bartender will greet us, ask if we've been there, make recommendations or tell us a bit about the brewery style. Not here. I'm not sure the bartender ever even made eye contact and pretty sure he wanted to be there even less than he wanted us to be there. We did get a few beer samples by request, but no recommendations, he didn't ask what we thought and he made us feel very unwelcome right from the start. However, once that bartender was relieved the new bartender was chatty and friendly to the new customers. We had finished our beers and meal by that time and just needed to cash out. So I would say maybe it's just that one employee. We had the pretzels. Kudos to the pretzel bread-- it was delicious. Beer cheese was pretty good, as was the mustard. We asked about the menu and what he recommends (still trying to be friendly and get him to warm up). He recommended the special menu, so we ordered the Blackened Salmon sandwich. It was okay/average. Fries were cold. We ordered the Table Talk beer and I enjoyed it. I'd say that the beer was the best part of the whole experience. Overall I'm glad we tried it but we wouldn't go back. If the bartender had been more welcoming and interested in sharing a bit more about the concept, we would give it a second try when we head out there again. It's always good to try other food items and beers, but the vibe doesn't warrant a second try. I can understand if a place is busy, but we were there at 2pm on a Saturday and were two of four at the bar and he didn't look to be super busy with the restaurant as a whole. It's always so disappointing when service falls so short on something that could be such a unique experience. Three stars for the beer and pretzel.

Great vibes, better beer, and very friendly service. Quality of all the beers I had was surprising…read morefor a small, strip-mall brewery (some of the best I have had locally). Will be back!

I saw Stoney Lake Brewing on Untappd and decided to stop in and check them out. They are located in…read morea strip mall with a very large lot so parking is not an issue. There was plenty of seating inside and I ended up sitting at the bar. Great menu and the beers were pretty good. It seems like a great neighborhood bar. Very friendly owners and great service.

I thought this was a really charming place. The only negative thing I have to say is that the…read moreordering system is a little confusing because you seat yourself but there's table service. It seems like they would benefit from an "order to table" type system so they don't have to keep coming outside to check (not that it bothers me at all, just felt bad having them need to do it). Beer list is big and expansive and also very straightforward. I appreciated the thorough tasting notes. They do also have food (small bites mainly like cheese and charcuterie) but they're super chill about you bringing stuff in which is nice. We picked up Gus's right down the street. I loved the beer and the service was excellent. They're super helpful and kind people. The space is beautiful too. I wasn't surprised to see that they do weddings. I'm really glad my cousins took me here - I'd absolutely go back when I'm in the area next. I love Brighton! Such a hidden gem in the state.

Brewery Becker is a hidden gem with a beautiful patio that's perfect for relaxing with friends on a…read morenice afternoon. Their German-style beers are unique and thoughtfully crafted, offering something different from the typical brewery lineup. You can tell they put a lot of care into brewing historic and traditional beer styles. My only wish is that they offered a few more non-alcoholic beverage options and some food. Having those available would make it easier to stay longer and accommodate a wider variety of guests. Even so, it's a great spot for beer lovers looking for a distinctive brewery experience.

Easily my favorite speakeasy in Ann Arbor. Although the drinks are small, the creativity and…read morequality and taste is amazing. true "mixologists" here. I love how their drink menu is designed and organized by lighter to heavier drinks. They have a small menu for munchies, nothing too memorable The inside is gorgeous I absolutely love the decor. I noticed a stage so i think they have live music sometimes. The wait used to be really long or they were just fully booked. But now I find it easy to just walk in. they will try their best to seat you.

Cute low key spot, nice vibes, and food amazing! Service was good! The location is pretty cool,…read moresecret door concept.