Very solid new entry into the Lawrence restaurant scene, and I'm reserving the right to get back in and add another star to this review if their beer matches everything else we witnessed last evening. Friday night, totally slammed, and everything is running like a well oiled machine, so why the few one-star reviews by... uh, people with no friends, no photo of themselves, no personal information, a two liner review with no pertinent information and only one or two reviews--in other words, bogus ratings, I don't get it. Well, yes, I actually do get that there are fake postings on Yelp. As others have noted, they've yet to serve their own beer, and it is marketed as a brewery, but I get the sense these folks know their business. First off, the owner is said to be a big-time hops grower with massive fields within 30 miles of LFK. You don't raise those casually like basil and tomatoes. Better know what you're up to. But the restaurant: 5 star beautiful new facility that has a cool outdoor beer garden and a recreational area for the kids. Lots of glass, well designed, modern, hip, urban, everything I like. Kudos on the design and a very large parking lot to boot. Food was first rate and our server was a pro, knew exactly how to be there when needed and out of our face when not. You can dine 10 times in a row in the city and never receive that kind of service. Had the wings, done perfectly, and two pizzas that had crusts done to perfection and great toppings. Designs and logos, important to our family as a duo of geeks doing computer work, those are first rate. I like everything about this place and anticipate the first glass of their own brew to see what they're up to. I have high hopes. In the meantime, get here and see what was jamming the place like crazy this past Friday evening. I get it. read more

This place was packed at 7 pm on a Thursday. There was no parking but worth the walk. The outdoor patio was simply delightful. They have bags/cornhole along with other outdoor lawn games and picnic tables. The pretzels and cheese were so buttery and delicious. The mustard also had a good harsh flavor that contrasted the smooth cheese. We didn't try a pizza this trip but my eyes noticed that every pizza on adjacent tables looks amazing - mostly thin crusts. I didn't see any thick crusts pizzas. They only had 3 beers on tap that were their own but all were good. They also had a good mix of guest taps available, as seen in the picture below. Cheers! read more

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Their pizza is on point! Great beer selection too. Their outdoor seating is great during the evening. Always friendly and courteous staff.

My first time here and thought it was great. The building was very nice and had a bit of an upscale feel. The facility is quite nice. When you walk in you're greeted by the hostess and then seated. They do have an outside seating area where you can play corn hole and there were other games but I didn't get the best look. Even the yard area was nice. There were quite a few menu options. They have sandwiches, pizza, salads and apps. My client and I both ordered the meatball subs with rosemary and oil chips. The chips were awesome and we couldn't stop eating them. The meatball sub was served on a stale hoagie. The sandwich was warm. We both thought the hoagie tasted stale. I just ate the meatballs out of the sandwich. I loved the pesto that was drizzled on top. We are looking forward to stopping back in. I'll go with a pizza next time. read more

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We tried this (semi) new brewery on my latest visit with my family in Lawrence, and enjoyed it. Their beer list isn't massive, but it's pretty solid and growing. Food was all fairly good, except perhaps the Kid's steak meal, which was way overdone. (In all fairness, they probably didn't expect a child to have such a developed palate, but they should either ask what temperature they want the steak, or at least avoid cooking it to shoe leather consistency.) The outdoor space is very nice, with tables in the shade, and lots of games, ranging from bags to Jenga to 4-square. A great choice for a family meal! read more

Fields & Ivy Brewery - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

The food and the service are good. The interior is comfortable, and there is a lovely Biergarten in the back. It's also conveniently located, if you're a K-10 commuter, so that you can just swing in off the highway. If you're coming up for a game, it's on the way to either Allen Fieldhouse or Memorial Stadium, so it's really convenient to stop in and have a pint either before or afterwards. However, be careful when ordering. If you are omnivorous/carnivorous, you're going to have to remember to add in the cost of your protein of choice to your salad. And, if you're ordering pizza, make sure that none of the house options will fit the bill because the toppings are extra. That said, the value for the money depends on your appetite and your preferences. On the plus side of the column, they have a cauliflower crust! Woot!! I definitely say give this place a try, if you're looking for a place that has something upscale enough for your foodie friend, basic enough for the friend that will only order a hamburger and some trendy things to try. They also have gluten free and vegan options. This is a place where you can bring everyone and they should be able to find something they would like to try. read more

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Had an excellent time here. Very trendy and unexpected for the area. I'm used to California prices so everything here seemed like a steal to me. I had the Fig and Pig pizza which was an excellent combination I have not had before. The pizza was very generous with the toppings and super tasty. read more

Excellent beers and really enjoyed the cheesy corn dip. I also recommend the sausage pesto pizza. Try Skeleton Theory imperial IPA...a definite hit if you like fruity, hazy IPAs. read more

Unfortunately the skyrocketing prices have exceeded my tax bracket at this place. $18 for a burger and fries really??? That's their house burger by the way. I was scared to ask what the surcharge for bacon would be. Pretzel bite apps are $15. Add a beer to that and you are at $50 after tax and a mediocre tip for ONE person. No thanks read more

This farm to market brewery and restaurant is a welcome addition to East Lawrence. In addition to a large indoor dining room, there is a large outdoor patio and outdoor game area. None of the seating has cushions. Their beers are made with locally sourced grain and are very reasonably priced. I have so far tried only the Porter, but it is a good one. The wine list contains no house wine and offers no happy hour discounts. The wine prices are not as moderate as the brewery's beer prices. The hummus is excellent, as is the Fields and Ivy salad with added blackened salmon, all very fresh, including the excellent salmon. I tried the Cheat Lover's Pizza with the addition of cauliflower crust. The Cheat Lover's Pizza is vegan, and includes vegan sausage slices. The highlight of the pizza was the vegan sausage slices, which were surprisingly good. I was pleased to see that cauliflower crust is offered, but their version is somewhat more chewy than better versions I have tried elsewhere. read more

Went for a late lunch after pumpkin patch with the family. The pretzels were ridiculously good. Loved the lemon vinaigrette on the Field & Ivy salad. Marg pizza was tasty too. Kids loved the kids sliders and fries. A little pricey but great service and atmosphere. read more

Food is good, portions are huge, and the staff is kind. On a weekday this place is very chill as well, so it makes for a good place to just get a beer and some food with your friends. The cheesy corn is great! read more

Great cocktails and atmosphere. They were understaffed but worked so hard to make it a good experience for our big group. Food was fine.

Came here before a KU basketball game and we were lucky enough to snag two seats at the bar. Would have had a 45 minutes wait for just the two of us but it would have been worth it as the beer was great and they had good food. We both ordered the Breezedale IPA which had a ton of juicy flavors mixed with the perfect amount of hops. Their pizzas looked really good so we ordered that and a southwest chicken sandwich. The sandwich was ok but their pizza was great! Think we just found our new go-to spot in Lawrence! read more

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Appetizers were great. Pizza was nothing special, will definitely not order the pizza if we visit this spot again.

Incredible place. The beer is great. The food is great. Amazing service. Been here twice this week and would recommend it to everyone. Even with COVID and a smaller menu, they don't need anything else the food options are delicious. Please go, support local and support a fabulous brewery. #greatbeer #greatfood #greatdessert #greattime read more

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The food we got was pretty excellent, except the wings. They were so dried out on the inside, but seemed so greasy on the outside. The pizza was superb! Omg! I loved the sauce. Great flavor. The salad was expensive, but a huge, fresh, tasty dish. I'd say it was worth it. Our waitress was atrocious. She was rude, snotty, and careless. She got our drinks messed up each time. Someone else ended up coming on the 3 drink. (We were there a while). I would return. The food is deserving. read more

This is the first time my family and I have visited Fields and Ivy. We really enjoyed the ambiance and the food! We waited for about 30 minutes at the bar because they had a huge crowd waiting to be seated. It seems like an immediate hit in Lawrence. It's nice to finally get a good restaurant off of Massachusetts Street. Since they are new brewery we all tried different beers. I can't say it was the best beer I've ever had, but I would definitely go back again and try some of their other styles. Their menu is simple but effective. Pizza seemed to be the most popular item at other tables - looked like the perfect sharing size. My family and I stuck to sandwiches and salads which we all really enjoyed. The salads are huge so definitely be ready to share. I was a big fan of the homemade potato chips, but my dad said the fries were absolutely delicious. I'm looking forward to going back to the restaurant when they have their beer garden opened outside because it had a lot of games and beautiful seating. I'll be going back soon! read more

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3.5 stars. I was eager to try Fields & Ivy after hearing really good things about it -- and it is so rare to hear positive feedback about a newly opened restaurant in Lawrence, lemma tell ya. I worked to keep my expectations even. So, I was pleasantly surprised by some things (the interior design, relative quiet for such a big place, and overall service) and underwhelmed by other things (menu choices, some dish components). I'll start with the beer, because this is a brewery! My gold standard in Lawrence is the Free State, which does many styles of beers properly for their category. So does Fields & Ivy. We did small samples (they don't have flights, which is no fun) of 6 beers. They were all well-balanced, interesting and yummy. The Pub Ale was the biggest surprise -- it was on a nitro tap and had the flavor and mouth feel of ales in Britain. The other beers all had nice flavors and in my opinion represented their styles quite well. And now, I'll get to the pizzas, because this is a pizza place. Oh wait, you say it's not technically a pizza place? Well then, why is 2/3 of the menu pizza? Perhaps this is because the restaurant is new and will expand the menu later, or perhaps this is the intended direction. But I was not prepared for it to be so pizza-heavy. There are a few salads on the menu, and there are like 4 sandwiches, and of course some appetizers. But there are like 10 pizzas, plus a build-your-own pizza option. How is this not considered a pizzeria? Well, maybe because we found their pizza to be mediocre. I mean, it's hard to compete in Lawrence with the likes of Limestone and SPIN. Those are what I want when I want pizza. Not doughy, underbaked crust, weird textured cheese and bland sauce. I mean, even Rudy's sauce and cheese are way better. My Fields & Ivy salad was really fresh and with nice veg, and my companions had the BLT salad, which was also good. Both dressings were clearly homemade with care. So there is hope for the food here, if they want to expand beyond pizza. The appetizers are a list of many things I want to enjoy with a beer, so props to Fields & Ivy for that. The pretzels were good, although a bit dried out, and, it turns out, not house made (how about putting that pizza dough to use...?). We liked both sauces with them. The hot chicken sandwich was all right -- didn't get all the flavors they alluded to -- but mostly the standard bun was the flavor and texture of cardboard, blech! The space is shiny and beautiful, really. The patio is where it's at! I can't wait to make a reservation with my friends and hang out there to play games and toss back a few sometime. But convincing my family to dine there for dinner on a non-patio outing is going to be a challenge for me. read more

Extremely disappointed by the service at fields and ivy this evening. My husband and I typically love this place- food, beer, etc. but this evening as we were leaving from having dinner/drinks we wanted to purchase a 6 pack and a bottle of signature beer to go. There was one person in line ahead of us waiting to get a table, and a crowd that suddenly came right behind us. As we were next in line (after waiting nearly 10 min) we were rudely waived us off by the host who said to us "you'll have better luck getting someone's attention at the bar..." (mind you the cooler is directly across from the cash register/host stand). We were so put off by his response that we put the beer back and left. read more

Went to eat with my mom, and ordered an alcoholic drink. Server asked for my ID and refused to serve me because my ID said "not for real ID purposes". Babes, that's for TSA. Why would the DMV issue me a drivers license that is invalid? So if your license says that make sure to bring a passport or something. read more

We've been here twice in the past two weeks and both times we were pleasantly surprised, only because it's a new place and you don't expect a new place to be so together. We've tried all of the beers and all have strong (not overly so) flavors, definitely not watered down tasting. The Porter is nice and smoky. The rose is light and summery. Fries are fantastic. Hummus has more flavor than most and goes well not only with the pita but also the fries and pizza crust. Meatball sub was tasty. Chicken on the sandwich was a little lacking but honestly that's fairly normal for a chicken sandwich. Kids played in the games while the grown-ups talked. We had a couple of specific requests and our waitress took care of them. In each visit we had multiple parties with multiple tickets and only one beer ended up on the wrong ticket, which is still pretty impressive under the circumstances. Only complaint (and this is really specific) is the light bulbs in the pendant lights. I like that each table has a light overhead but the bulb choice is too bright. I got my hat out of the car because otherwise it would have given me a headache. Seriously though, that's my only criticism so far. Looking forward to the next beer releases. We'll drive past other breweries to come here! read more

Good beer and good food! The service was exceptional. They were very short handed on the floor and in the kitchen but our server made sure to keep checking on us. I have a feeling people were not very nice to her when she thanked us for being so patient as we were finishing up. People, stop being so rude! Everyone is short handed. If you don't like it, stay home. Thanks, Fields and Ivy. You were great!!! read more

Great food! Good beer options, hope the street construction doesn't put them out of business.

Beer, food and service all exceptional! We brought two small children and staff was very patient.

The main reason I'm obsessed with this place now: cauliflower crust pizza. It tasted so much like a regular crust I had it sent back to the kitchen! And clearly it wasn't bread or this would be a very different review because it would have ruined my night. So that blew my mind. Also excellent: the corn dip, fries, and meatball pizza. We didn't utilize the outdoor games but I hope to next time. read more

Wow. 4 stars because the pizza was good (we're from Chicago...basil should have been covering the pizza!) Beers outstanding! I had the saison. My favorite style of beer and this one was YUMMY. Our cicerone had an incredible breadth of knowledge of the beers available. Service was spot on. Bathrooms very clean. Skip the over hyped "Mass" street. Went to Free State...UGHHHH. Go here instead. You'll thank me. You're welcome. read more

Fields & Ivy Brewery - My saison. Deeelish. - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Meh. Nothing to write home about, but nothing was bad. Except for the $14 jalapeño cocktail and the bartender's attitude when I asked if she could make it a bit spicier, as it tasted like a regular margarita. For $14, I expected my sinuses to be clear. read more

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Great food. Nice beer list. Road construction makes it harder to get in, but possible.

Fields and Ivy opened just in time for me to enjoy my last night of a six-week stay in Lawrence with my friends and family who were just as excited to have a new place on the east side of town to all try out together! Lawrence has been a great craft beer destination for several decades, but it's exciting to see so many new brewers entering the scene. Something that I think makes Fields & Ivy special (aside from a unique location in an underserved area in terms of craft beverage and food), is that the owners use locally grown grains for their brews. Unfortunately while I was there, their own brewery wasn't fully functional due to equipment shipping delays and shortages, but they did have an excellent selection of guest taps from all over the country, as well as cider. It just means I'll have to come back next time I'm in town! The menu has some appetizers (ex: Ancho cheese dip and chips, hot wings, etc), pizzas, salads and sandwiches. My mom and my BFF tried the Jerked Chicken and the Fifi pizzas, BFF's "baby" brother had steak and a kale salad (like yin and yang), and Gary T and I split the LFK Hot Chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and the chicken Philly with house made rosemary chips. We were all happy with our food, although I liked the hot chicken a little better than the Philly. I like spicy, so I'd have been happy with more hot sauce on the chicken, but had no problem devouring all of it. And - the service was great! Especially considering it is their first weekend serving a full menu and they were super busy, and a lot of places struggle to get it right as everyone learns their roles. The owner checked on us too and was excited to point out to my mom that he had barn quilt patterns on his bar, after seeing my mom's quilt block applique in her jacket. :D All in all, it was a great experience and I look forward to another locally owned business taking off in the ever bourgeoning Lawrence dining scene!! read more

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I tried fields and ivy a couple weeks ago for lunch. I got turned around trying to park. I accidentally went in on the staff side, so make sure to watch for the correct entrance if you are a first timer. We went around 1pm on a Friday and the restaurant was a little less than half full. The inside has kind of an industrial feel kind of like Chipotle does. It's nice inside. Both my friend and I agreed the atmosphere was very different from traditional Lawrence. It has more of a Johnson County feel. They have a large patio outside with giant yard games. You can rent it for a party too. We were excited to try their beer, but they didn't have any of their own yet, which was disappointing. We tried a strawberry beer and a wheat beer. I ordered a pretzel for an appetizer. It was delicious! The cheese sauce that comes with it was amazing! I highly recommend. I will say it is pricey though, it was almost as much as a full individual pizza. The menu is pretty much pizzas, and sandwiches. For our meals, we each ordered an individual pizza. I got the pizza with fig and bacon, and my friend got the one with cream cheese. Both pizzas were reasonably priced! Each were $8-$9. Both pizzas were great! We traded a piece each and both were good quality! I actually preferred my friend's pizza with the cream cheese, but mine was also very good. Overall, we had great food and great service. I liked this place, but I can't say I would seek it out again until they at least start brewing their own beer. The reason I'm not super excited about this place is because the menu is kind of limited with the sandwiches and pizzas, and the atmosphere wasn't really my style. read more

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A friend and I lunched there yesterday and the food was fabulous, if out a little slow due to an apparent oven mishap. We started with the roasted corn dip appetizer and it was really tasty, with just the right amount of spice and fresh blue corn tortilla chips. I had a bacon cream cheese pizza that was hot and fresh and priced right at only $7 and my friend had a chopped chicken salad and was allowed to make a couple of substitutions without question. I tried the Breezedale IPA, also tasty. The outdoor patio space is large and inviting with games. read more

Fields & Ivy Brewery - Bacon cream cheese pizza. - Gastropubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Cool brewpub. I liked the beers I sampled and the pizza was amazing. I was impressed by the venue and the vibe and feel of the place.

Extremely over priced cocktails for what you get. I got two spicy margaritas that were $14 each. The glass was mainly ice and the drink itself was mainly lime juice. The size was tiny. I also got a pizza for one person which was extremely mediocre. I make better pizzas at home with store bought crusts. Our server was very nice and polite though. All I'm saying is we paid $90 for barely anything when we go to other places in town that are just as nice/have a cool environment and get 3x compared to what we got here. Will not be back. read more

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Food was amazing! Got the corn dip and the chili garlic wings with Gorgonzola dipping sauce and green goddess dipping sauce. Everything was fresh and good. The beers we tried were also very good. I would give this place a 10/10 if our server wasn't horrid. Maddy needs some people skills. Felt like we were an inconvenience the whole time. Sat for 15 mins without getting a drink order in and my husband sat another 15 mins with an empty beer. Other than service place was good. read more

Did the lager and really enjoyed it. Pleasantly surprised with the food options as well. Much needed before headed to a concert. read more

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So good!! Recommend corn dip and all pizzas! Love the outdoor seating area and so many beers to try. Something for everyone!

Service was pretty bad. And food was mediocre. The honey siracha wings were pretty much buffalo wings with a bit more of a kick snd lft hot chicken sandwich was nothing special. Its an ok spot if you want some bar food and hang out but i personally did not like it. The tvs were also small and located weird so it was hard to see and hurted my neck watching the nba finals. read more

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Probably my favorite brewery in the kc area. The outdoor space is incredible allowing for much time to be spent drinking their delicious beers and enjoying the afternoon. The food is good too. We usually get the pretzels and their wings. Never disappointed when we come here. read more

We've been wanting to try this place out and finally had the opportunity to pop in for a date last Saturday evening. Upon arrival it was plain to see that the restaurant was pretty busy, but we decided to see how long of a wait there was. Initially, we were told about 15-20 minutes, but instead were seated in about 10 because we accepted bar side seating. Now bar side seating may not sound all that great or intimate, but with the Covid restrictions in place, it actually was! For an appetizer we started with the Beer Pretzels, which were absolutely perfect; they had a nice little crunch on the outside with a super soft and chewy inside, and the beer cheese was to die for. For dinner we shared a pepperoni pizza, which was good; it was nothing to write home about but it was a decent handmade pizza. Now the most important part, the drinks and service. Both were EXCELLENT. We each started with one of the Oktoberfest beers, which was excellent!! Then the bartender convinced me to try Gin Gin Mule and my mind was blown; there may be no going back to Moscow mules after that! All and all it was an excellent experience and I cannot wait to go back!! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to try something new in the Lawrence area! read more

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