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    Lawrence Beer Co. West

    4.1 (31 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Desserts
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    LAWRENCE BEER CO. WEST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Wednesday calls for a flight.
    Tom V.

    LBC West is not just another brewpub with experimental craft beer. Nope, it's beer, friendly staff, and some sensational tastes on a strong food menu tucked into a spot out in west LFK. The original LBC has a large, airy space in the Arts District, but this LBC spot just 'fits' right where it is in a 'burbs-ish -strip. Ask any brewer about his or her craft and prepare to listen a lot, as many artisan brewmasters love to talk their works. LBC West offers up a strong rotation from the hoppy to the filling, like a 'lectric or 'lectric-pina IPA to a Tandem stout. Five ounce taster pours are available for anything on tap for $3 each, which allows you to sample your faves and keep it wallet-friendly. I'm a malt lover, so sign me up for brown or red ales, and the Two Hands Anyhow is a spectacular, balanced English Ale. The food fare is a somewhat limited, but wow, talk about focus! Having sampled the LBC nachos (all the reg tops) and the waffle fries (just add the pimento cheese and thank yourself), I opted for the LBC mac n' cheese. It's a generous portion of rotini mixed with a white cheddar and bleu cheese sauce and this dish borders on sinfully delish! A pint and a bowl of mac/chz on a frigid January day and I was out of there for under $20. Not too shabby, and the staff makes it all worth it. Great beer, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere makes LBC West a sure win.

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    Amanda R.

    Grabbed a drink and a snack on a Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, service was not great. From something one of the servers said, I think someone or multiple people called in sick. We stood around for about 10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Once we were seated, service was very slow. Beers were good! I like that they offer 5oz pours so I could try multiple beers. We ordered nachos. They were big, but I wish they would have had more cheese. The patio was good. I'd give it another chance in the hopes it was just an off day.

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    Nikki B.

    Simple but perfect. Open bright dining with indoor seating, bar and outside patio. I had sour beer which was spot on. Menu is full of simple bar variety. Good flavors.

    Single patty lbc burger with fries
    Scott M.

    We went here because another restaurant downtown was quoting 1.5 hour wait times on a college basketball game day. We were sat here immediately. That should have been a red flag. But, we were just happy to be seated right away. I should have known that it was because the food is pretty bad. I didn't have any of the beer. Maybe that would have made the food taste better. I got the single patty lbc burger with fries. Said it came with a pickle spear. It didn't. Not a huge deal. Server brought out food in 2 separate trips roughly 10 minutes apart. The flavor of the burger was pretty bland. Fries were ok. I would never go back unless someone else really wanted to go there.

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    Nancy Z.

    LBC recently opened a new location. Same selection of beer. The place is smaller but no shortage of TVs. Perfect sports bar in the neighborhood. Food selection is smaller, but good quality.

    Raspberry edel and the 'lectric beers

    Great place for a beer after work! On Tuesday, they have special $3 pours . Service is also fabulous here- they take care of you and have great drink recommendations! One of my favorites the raspberry edel which really has the raspberry come through and is just a little sour without being too sweet. My other favorite is the 'lectric. I'm usually not a big fan of hoppy beers, but this one is well-balanced and has some lovely floral undertones.

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    Jes S.

    Love me some LBC! First time to this location was a smashing hit. All though set in a shopping center and doesn't have the same brick vibe as the original location, the food, beer and service were on par. Currently they have two patio seating areas (covid) and everyone is masked up. Def go here if you're out in this area of Lawrence.

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    Great beer, great food, great patio! Inside is upscale with lots of TVs for sporting events.

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    Great food, service, and craft beer. Highly recommend hanging out watching your favorite team on their many TVs.

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    My favorite burger on this earth: the LBC burger. Single. Amazing pickles and burger sauce. And the best fries.

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    WOW. I had lunch at a pizza shop next door and a friend suggested we pop over for a pastry. I was…read morenot prepared for what awaited me. Tours was bright, cheery, and had soooo many pastries. It was difficult to decide which I wanted. It was like an assembly line of perfect little treats. The staff was very nice and helpful. The selection seemed endless and they had drinks in cans that were delicious. I had a very difficult time choosing which I was going to try. There is a seating area in the rear of the restaurant. It was full of happy people eating pastries and chatting. It was a perfect setting. I had heard about this place for years but never ventured inside. I regret not going to this lovely place sooner. I will definitely go back and recommend. I guess this is a franchise business with locations all over the US. I am just glad we have one in Lawrence. Still... WOW!

    Stopped in near closing time on a cold December night and were pleasantly surprised by the numerous…read morechoices of beautiful pastries and breads that were still available. Couldn't believe it when I a friend told me this place has been in operation for years. Guess I need to venture over to Lawrence from Topeka more often! While not the case across the board, we found a number of the items we selected to be on par with the quality of treats we enjoy while visiting France. Needless to say I will be wearing out the Turnpike making return visits to this real gem.

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    Based on reviews here and TikTok videos, we brought lawn chairs and arrived in line at 7am on a…read moreFriday, and that is what I'd recommend doing! We got six flavors to try and here's our ratings (refer to photo). Pandan Coconut - 10/10, our fav by a long shot!!!! Bavarian - 6.5/10, needed a bit more flavor but we loved the creaminess. Strawberry Rhubarb - 6/10 (I liked it more than my partner but he's not a big strawberry fan, worth trying for sure!!). Everything Donut - 7/10, a little in the salty side but fun to try for sure!! Classic Cinnamon - 7/10, light, fluffy and airy. Nutella - 4/10, the Nutella was super thick inside this so you have to strategically plan your bites so you're getting and even amount of donut to Nutella ratio, my first bite was like eating a big spoonful of peanut butter, obviously tasty tho Nutella is delish. We would definitely come back!! Getting two coconut next time though!

    I've been following almost since their Lawrence farmer market days so when they opened up a…read morephysical location I was psyched. $5 a donut seemed a bit pricey at first but I've never found anywhere else that does sourdough donuts and I travel a lot so it's worth it to me. I don't recommend the savory donuts. I've tried the everything bagel flavor and it was way too salty. I dusted off most of the flavoring and it was still very salty. The sweet donuts are better. I also like the plain sourdough donut ($4) with no filling because I don't have much of a sweet tooth. My favorite flavor is the pandan one because it's not too sweet (saying "it's not too sweet" is a meme but also kind of an ultimate compliment for Chinese taste buds). I recently went on at 8:30 am on a Friday, waited in line for about 20 minutes and was able to buy the donuts I wanted. They always have a line but it seems like you can still have a solid chance of getting donuts if you line up to an hour even after opening. They also have some batch drinks on tap, a nice space with enough seating, and even some board games and books.

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    Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

    Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

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