We always make sure to stop in for a cold brew when we're visiting Traverse City. Great beers,…read morefriendly staff, cool vibe.

So I want to be cautious here as I know there is new ownership from what I heard. My wife and I…read morecame here spontaneously as we were in town for the weekend. When we ordered, the bartender didn't drink which made it hard to know what certain beers taste like, but honestly, no judgement because he did the right thing and offered tastes of beer which was awesome and helpful! So service wise I would say great! The beer tasted really good as well and was decently priced. They had a bourbon barrel stout which was pretty good and newly released. The biggest issue we had was with the food. I ordered the spam sandwich with chips and my wife ordered the chicken quesadilla. While the food was cheap, the quality of the food also seems that way too based off what we ordered. The spam sandwich was supposed to be teriyaki flavored, and didn't get any of that. There wasn't a lot of thousand island dressing on it too, which made the sandwich dry. The chips that were served were clearly out of a bag as they were cold, which made it seem like I could have just gotten a bag myself. I would have paid a few dollars extra to get something fresh like fries. While spam comes from a can and I know this, my wife's chicken quesadilla had chicken that was clearly from a can - it was sopping wet, and the meat was very chunky, and very salty. This made us worry the rest of the food may not be very fresh. While we did have that experience, I will say the pretzel bites were really good and did seem fresh, and they were sourdough! So that was nice. I think this place has very good beer, and a really cool bar setup with a nice stage, arcade machines, and much more. However, I wouldn't come back here for lunch. Instead, I would make food at home. I would highly recommend more fresher options, and I would pay a little more for better quality food.

Loved this brewery and that it's slightly on the outskirts of the busy downtown strip. It's huge so…read moregood for large parties and you definitely won't be bored with all the pinball machines and games available. Staff was chill and friendly. Lots of beer, non-beer and mocktail options with some food too. Great spot for a hanging with friends!

Came here again on a recent trip - cannot beat the location. Do half of the trail around the lake,…read morestop for a beer or cider, then finish it up. This visit we steered clear of the flights and opted to try the Long Drink varietals they had on tap (new to us since our last trip). These were all quite good! It was a very hot day and they made sure our pups had water with us outside - they had some covered tables, which definitely helped. Worth visiting!

If you're rolling into Traverse City around lunch time on a Saturday, just go straight to 7 Monks…read moreto get your weekend properly started. We got there around 1pm and it was packed, but comfortable. We snagged the last available table and appreciated the good selection of beer and cider. Service was friendly and fast too. Which was good since we were starving. Fried pickles and cheese curds were fresh and not at all greasy. I always appreciate when a kitchen knows how to handle their frying oil. We split the fried apps and a karaage rice bowl for a fine lunch to launch us into the rest of the weekend. I would totally go back to this place.

Typical bar & grill atmosphere at 7Monks. We tried 2 of their drinks and were not overly impressed…read moreas non-drinkers. Though it was very busy, we did not have to wait for a table. The food, however, took a bit longer than we would've liked. The service was okay. The smash burgers were good, but my boyfriend noted had an extreme amount of pickles!

Food was delicious. Margaritas were tasty. The service was even better! I came with a large group…read morewith a bunch of kids and the staff was super accommodating, friendly and fun! Can't wait to come back!

Very minimalist spot with large patio. Some TVs at the bar...this is a QR code restaurant where you…read morecan order at the table whenever you are ready. Nice beer, cocktails selection. Service was very quick and staff were very pleasant. I ordered the vegetarian nachos. Chips were fantastic but I should have added a protein. Veggies not well seasoned at all. I came right at 6pm and both Chef Specials were sold out. The patio is the best part of this place. Great for meeting friends and family.

So happy to be a member of the exclusive mug club to this fine establishment! Absolutely love their…read moreOctoberfest and their stout. Friendly, fast service and convient locations, now that the main location has more consistent access to food ill definitely be back more regularly!

This was the first time that I've had a chance to sample beers at Silver spruce brewing. I must've…read moredriven or rode my bike by that location 20 or 30 times before stopping in on Friday. Apparently the brewery used to be a family video store, but the brewery was built about seven years ago. They have a super nice patio with a cool fire pit (I went inside due to a lot of rain), a food truck was also at the premises (but I did not order from them). I was greeted right away by the bartender and we discussed a few beers I might like. I ended up ordering a Marzen style (I was told by the bartender it was some of their Oktoberfest that had been fermenting for an additional five months). It was a nice beer, crisp taste with a little more hop profile than what I'm accustomed to in a Marzen. The high top table that I sat at was close to the metal brewing equipment, but had a view of the TV. I enjoyed the music which seemed to be a little bit of everything rock. The second beer I ordered was Schwarzbier, a style that I don't order very often. That beer had a darker color to it, but was really well done with a great profile and caramel notes on aftertaste. I liked it a little bit more than my first beer. If you're looking for a place to try some new beers, I would recommend silver spruce. They aren't trying to do a ton of everything (lots of food or multiple beer choices), but what they are doing is providing a cool place to have a good beer.

Been eyeing this place for awhile. Mainly because they sell the cocktail called Painkiller. It's my…read morefavorite drink to order. So, naturally we had to come just to order that. It did not disappoint. It was 10000/10. They use fresh shaved nutmeg too. *chefs kiss* My husband go the sour cherry and I blinked and he was finished with it haha. Next drinks we got a Gin Fizz (a classic) 1000/10. My husband got a whiskey margarita We came an hour before they closed on a Monday. It was relaxing and quiet and only a few other guest out here with us on the patio. They got a fire pit going in the evening which was nice, or sit on the upper deck patio to watch the sunset. I'd love to come earlier in the day and get a whiskey flight and try the whitefish pate and sit on the upper deck patio.

Super fun tasting room! Order inside and then can take items and sit wherever you want inside or…read moreoutside. High tables, tables, a deck above a seating space. Adirondack chair around a fire pit. Nice garden patio vibe. A food truck in parking lot if interested with limited hours. The flight was perfect and my Cherry sour was delicious! We ordered a cheese dip. A little surprised it was just served with a sleeve of ritz crackers but dip flavor and freshness (from a local place) was delicious.

Consistently good food and service. Love trying there new dishes based on what's available. Have…read moreyet to have a bad meal. Recently have opened a market and bakery right next door. With some grab and go items available throughout the day.

"It wasn't what I was expecting but it's really good!" Was our theme for my sixth visit to Farm…read moreClub. The restaurant is as farm to table as it gets. Much of menu is grown on the working farm, or comes from the surrounding area of Leelanau. And the lettuce just tastes better. Farm to table also means the menu is ever changing. There are a couple of staples, kale ceasar, chicken torta, beans and broth, their farm board, and of course their home made corn nuts. While beans and broth is simple, our group loves it, homey and flavorful, with their perfect greens side salad. I have generally ordered whatever the fish dish offering is, and it's also been amazing. They also recently opened their market, a bit of an expanded market from the small shop inside the restaurant, as well as sandwiches and bakery items. They have a few small tables. The restaurant does not do reservations. It's usually warm when we visit (this year was an exception) so we don't mind the wait as the long yard is lovely, with seating and a drinks and snack counter.

This place has it all, outdoor seating, dog friendly, quick and friendly service, great beer,…read moreamazing salads and pizza. Great place to stop for a quick, delicious meal. Fun vibe inside as well.

Good good but we had a hiccup with our service and order --…read more Really nice brewery and allows dogs! We were staying in the area and our rental recommended this place for dinner. Since they allow dogs, we walked down there and had dinner. We only had a few minute wait so they could set up our table and then we were seated. You order at the counter so we got an order of spinach dip and the one of their flatbread pizzas. The pizza was good! Service was a little slow but it was a Saturday night. Unfortunately we never got our spinach dip. A girl came around and said it was sent out and then given to another table. They also said they'd refund it but I've still yet to see a refund on my credit card. I even asked the bartenders about it and they said they'd take care of it but still nothing. So I guess I'm out the money. I'd recommend d the place but their wait staff seems a bit chaotic and frazzled so I guess just be prepared for that.