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    Frankenmuth Brewery

    3.2 (742 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Breweries
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    FRANKENMUTH BREWERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    The right is the Frankenmuth American Blonde Ale
    Amy H.

    I stopped in for a drink with my mother in law after walking through the shops at Frankenmuth. It was a nice ambience and good service. We didn't order any food, just drinks. I would definitely visit again on a return trip to Frankenmuth.

    Excellent service, we enjoyed sitting on the patio above the river. It was fun watching the Frankenmuth Belle go up and down the river.

    Inside. Our view
    Kevin M.

    My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch and we're seated in the upper dining room. We were very lucky that our server was Cherie! She did a terrific job, taking care of us, kept our beverages flowing, and spaced out food perfectly! After reviewing our beverage choices, my wife decided on a specialty cocktail while I tried their batch 69 IPA. We also ordered their buffalo chicken dip at the same time. Our dip came out after our beverages, perfectly! Not too spicy and delicious! We ordered our main dishes and Cherie, promised to space it out perfectly, she did! The Apple orzo flatbread was delicious! The flavors enhanced each other! We also split their boneless chicken wings, more like chicken breast chunks, with Parmesan garlic sauce. Not too much sauce and very delicious just like we like it!! I also ordered their root beer baked beans which was delicious as well! No a terrific visit, with the staff making it the best!! Thank you, Cherie!

    Brewery Burger
    Mike J.

    Overall, we had a decent visit here. We both grabbed beer flights, and our favourite brews were Batch 69, the Hot Rocket Jalapeño Blonde, and the Christmas Beer which came with a cinnamon-sugar rim that was such a nice festive touch. Really enjoyed that. For an appetizer, we ordered the Truffle Parmesan Tots, and those were awesome; crispy, flavourful, and a great start to the meal. For my main, I went with the Brewery Burger. It was okay, not bad, not great. The bacon was crispy, and I liked that they served a fresh leaf of lettuce on the side instead of letting it steam on the burger. I just wish the patty itself was juicier, and a lot of the flavour ended up coming from the oil of the onion rings. Very average overall. My wife ordered the vegetarian Southwest Bowl and really enjoyed it; super fresh, and the cilantro amount was perfect. The one big downside: she found a piece of pulled pork in her supposedly vegetarian meal and had to pull it out of her mouth. Definitely something they need to be more careful with, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions. Worth checking out for the beer, but the food was a mixed bag for us. For more reviews and adventures, check out A&M Roam on YouTube!

    Brewery
    Jen P.

    I came with a large group of parents and athlete kids and could not believe the incredibly fast and excellent service we received. Waiter, Jacob G, was super fantastic from greeting to ordering to remembering who got what to splitting up the bill to drink refills. I was super impressed. Old Detroit amber ale Beer was excellent. My kid loved her pizza and the fried pickle app. I ordered the chicken strip dinner and the portion was generous, especially the fries but it was just basic bar food. The beer and service were stand out. Super cute gift shop area when you first walk in. Would go back especially in a group. 20% was added for large group automatically but he more than deserved it.

    Suzy J.

    Out of all the restaurants in Frankenmuth, this is the one I gravitate to. I am not really a big chicken person but I do like wings. I like that this place has a lot of different options so everyone can enjoy the food. The dining area is massive. We got a table near a wall and we were able to fit out wagon in. The only issue is we told the person 3 times we need high chairs and she never brought them. She gave my kids a menu but no crayons. Once our waiter came to get drinks, we told him the issues wnd he resolved them. Once we ordered our food, the only issue is that the wait is pretty long to get it. I gave my kids their snacks and stuff so that they wouldnt cry. They love eating my husband's fries. My husband got the chicken tender dinner and I got bbq boneless wings. We were going to try the spinach dip but we were told that it is frozen and not good. So glad we didnt order it. Next time I do want to try the pretzel because it looks amazing. The food came out hot. Our bill was super cheap. The waiter was also super nice and got us drink refills right away.

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    Sheila G.

    Updating my previous review from a few years ago. Monday at noon-busy place. Served quickly. Loved the river view. Some food items missing but a variety of flatbreads, bar food, sandwiches, German type food.

    Danielle P.

    Beers were great. Service was good. Food was okay. I like the space - big and industrial vibe. Nice seating overlooking the river. Thought the pretzel was odd because of the fried. Why do we fry them? The cheese with the pretzel was good, though. French dip/Big Dipper was okay- the first half was better than the second. Maybe because it was missing cheese on it. All good. Nice visit for a drive through. Glad I got to try the beer.

    Jordan N.

    We came during lunch on a Saturday during peak Christmas time. Our wait was an hour, no big deal for us! We had Christmas ales while we waited and they were delicious! And the bar tender was very quick and efficient! I like the warm cozy vibe of the place. But that's really where the positives stop. There's not really any options for a vegetarian here, so I got a cheese pizza. It tasted exactly like a pizza bagels back in the day. I had the biggest stomach ache after eating here, which really put a damper on our trip :( We were also seated in the heated patio, which we thought would be fine. However, it was very cold. The covering for the patio isn't tight or sealed, so the cold air is still getting in! We were freezing ! Overall, I would never recommend this place for food, but I really annoyed my beer !

    Pear Cherry Manhattan & Mojito
    Maria P.

    Excellent service and great outdoor seating on the river, when the weather cooperates. The deep fried giant pretzels are worth stopping in for alone! Big place, great for families and groups. Yes, on the touristy side, but, their brews are actually quite good, and we are beer snobs. Michigan cherry salad and crispy Brussels sprouts are delicious, would order both again, along with the giant pretzels! Parking can be tough, small lot, so be prepared to walk a bit. A laid back ambiance with cool hits from the 70s playing throughout. Screens all over if you're trying to catch a game. One of our fav stops whenever we are in little Bavaria. And we usually take some beer to go as well.

    Sunil A.

    I can say without a doubt this is one of my favorite places. Over the years there are to very distinct times I make a trip to this spot, the first being Oktoberfest and the second at some time during the Christmas Holiday. Why these two specific times you ask? Well allow me to tell you. First, I believe Oktoberfest is pretty self explanatory, but my friends and I have made it a bit of a tradition to stop here first before heading to the park. Their Oktoberfest Marzen and their Pumpkin with the cinnamon sugar rim are both so delicious. In a way I'm glad it takes me 90 minutes to get there because if it was closer I would be 300 lbs of beer. Second time of the year is during the Christmas season when they release their Christmas Town Spiced Beer. OMG!!! The Best Christmas bar none. Yum yum to the yummy yum!! Please note all the exclamation points. I've only eaten here a few times over the years but I've never had an issue with the food or the service here. They have both been spot on, and while the food isn't Michelin 3* I have always found it very good. If you're in the area and want to skip the lines at the overrated chicken places, this is so much better in every way.

    Giant pretzel and salad
    Alia G.

    While on a tour... around all of Michigan... we happened upon Frankenmuth. The other places to grab food didn't look as interesting as the brewery so we gave it whirl. This brewery is pretty big and spacious. Seems really good for groups. Since it was just my mom and I, we were lucky to get a table on the back patio that overlooks the little river. It's always really nice to sit outside on a nice day near the water. Something about water is soothing. Anyways... we were greeted and sat quickly. Our server swung by and dropped off waters right away and then came back to take our orders a few minutes later. We were there on a Wednesday and it seemed like all the folks working were spread a little thin. Probably so since it's hard to gauge how busy the weekdays are going to be. We had to flag down a different person to get our check. We weren't super hungry ... so we ordered a couple beers, the pretzel (which is HUGE btw) and a salad. The beers were ok. I think the CO2 was off because they seemed flat. Probably just a fluke. The pretzel and Michigan Cherry salad were very good and plentiful. The salad was large and I'm glad we shared it... lots of fresh greens, dried cherries and apples. It really was the perfect summer salad.

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    The burger was amazing and the service was great! They have an awesome beer list too!

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    A jam packed restaurant most of the time means good food and we were not disappointed! Everyone was enjoying their experience!

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    Ugh! Food is mediocre GFS quality that you can find anywhere. Server was not interested in his job in the least. Super noisy.

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    Always good food! So glad we went again. Always looking forward when we come to Frankenmuth to stop here and eat!

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    Wasn't to expensive, food was great came out quick maybe to quick but no big deal, beer was good and Cross did a great job thankyou man!

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    Very disappointed with the brewery. Arrived an hour before closing and the staff appeared very agitated that we were there.

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    Great food. Great beer. Great service! This is a must stop every time we visit Frankenmuth! It is never a disappointment

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    Ask the Community - Frankenmuth Brewery

    Do they take reservations?

    I don't think they do. It's pretty big. They might during a holiday like Octoberfest.

    Any gluten free beers?

    No. Because the beers are made at the brewery and in the same containers, they don't offer gluten free beer.

    Is this place ok for handicapped?

    Yes! They can accommodate pretty much everyone between elevators, ramps, and even access to the pool. You will love it!

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