***1 1/2 stars***…read more It's pretty rare for me to go below two stars, but we literally couldn't find any redeeming qualities other than a kid-friendly chalkboard off to the side. Rough, rough lunch and I'm picking the places going forward. I came here with my top-tier chum and #1 honorary young pup chum for a midday meal yesterday. This was an unfortunate recommendation by my chum, but in her defense, the biggest selling point was that they had a young pup section of the menu (which many of my suggestions didn't). This may have been a sign that it's time for the young pup to just order off adult menus going forward. This is probably a weird time of year to be over here anyway; this restaurant recently moved next to the baseball stadium, and December just isn't the greatest page on the calendar for America's pastime so it feels a little wasteland-ish right now. There were also a few random amusement park rides that we had to walk around to access the entrance (apparently more for a nighttime winter festival of sorts?) so the vibes were a little off to start. The interior was fine though - there's an interesting looking bar off to the left and high ceilings, so it feels more spacious than it actually is, given the overall square footage you're dealing with. I also enjoyed the cow decor, though I might be missing the joke with some of the cow/pig hybrid animals on display. My chum remarked that it seemed like the menu was designed by someone who'd never actually tasted the food, and certainly wasn't the same person who cooked it. Definitely a possibility, but my general impression was that this is ostensibly a family restaurant (remember the chalkboard?) with a menu only targeting young female adults, from the bar food to the cocktails. It's very strange. I wish there was a nicer way to say it, but the cocktails were terrible. I had their version of an Old Fashioned, which had coffee in it. Just did not go well together at all; there's a reason why Irish coffee with Bailey's was invented - not every dark spirit is going to work with coffee. I find it hard to believe this was taste-tested before being added to the menu. Never again. I felt worse for my chum though, who got a holiday twist on a margarita with cranberry. It was so beyond tart I could barely swallow it and it honestly tasted like cough medicine. In a quasi-NSFW comment, my chum mentioned that this drink might be helpful for a UTI, but alas, we were at a restaurant, not a pharmacy. At the very least, they need to retrain their bartenders on basic portions of a cocktail, but when the ingredients clash, that's a management issue. We got the Cow Wedgies to share as an app - basically, flattened mozzy sticks. I like the flattened concept but these were pretty bad. I'm assuming the issue here is they were in the deep fryer for too long because they had pockets of grease that would pop when you bit into them, almost like a pimple. One of those pockets exploded and stained the front of my hoodie. Not great - an unappetizing appetizer. The impression I got was that The Barnyard were pretty aggressively touting the chicken/waffles section of the menu. I went with the Winner Winner, which was another example of not understanding basic palates and taste profiles. This is a savory item - it has chicken, mashed potatoes and this gravy/corn concoction. Inexplicably, they then added this weird tangy sauce that would be better served on a bang bang shrimp app that completely ruined the dish. It's such an unforced error I don't understand how it happened. It's going to come as no surprise, but the service matched the overall quality of the meal. There were very few customers on the premises and yet our waitress was mostly MIA. She never came by to check on us after serving the food, despite making multiple trips to a table near us to inefficiently clear it practically one item at a time. It's very hard to give constructive feedback when an experience is this bad, but to me it starts at the very beginning - make sure the items on your menu taste good and that your staff is properly trained on basic hospitality concepts. The Kingdom of Sussex deserves a lot better than this.

Stopped by after leaving the Sussex county fairgrounds for lunch. The menu seemed very straight…read moreforward and known for their burgers. You order at the counter and are given a placard for your table and your food is then brought to you. The biggest complaint from our party would be all drinks are for purchase not even tap water is given. Which is fine we had our own water. We ordered a side of waffle fries and the sloppy tots for the table. The side of waffle fries could've definitely been larger. The sloppy tots were delicious as the tots were well done and topped deliciously with beer cheese, bbq sauce, pork, and sour cream. They just needed a little salt. Everyone ordered a burger and they were good just super greasy. I ordered the pub burger in which the Irish cheese was definitely an acquired taste but the pretzel bun was delicious. The ya filthy animal burger I think would've been between with the coleslaw on the side as it made a mushy consistency. The stampede burger and bacon mushroom Swiss were both good. I will say for $15 per burger a little ridiculous it doesn't come with any side and just a pickle. The inside has almost a diner vibe to it but all the staff were friendly and polite.

Still as amazing as ever! I wanted to update my review because the burger we had tonight (which…read morewas the burger of the month) was straight fire!!! And I feel like it deserves to be said. I don't know how they keep coming up with such incredible burgers but they hit it out of the park month after month. Where is food network at?! Diners, Drive ins, and Dives...hello?!! Why has no one filmed this establishment yet and when will they come out with their own burger cook book!? Also to note, the staff was extremely friendly and awesome! I met one of the co owners and she was just so incredibly kind. Also we got dessert here for the first time. I am so mad I didn't take a picture but it was a crème brûlée cheesecake and it was incredible. If you have the room for it definitely order it you will not be disappointed!!!

First time there and absolutely loved it. We got Frachos and a burger. Amazingly deliciousread more

I had a veggie burger on the meyers salad- amazing veggie burger and all around great food…read more Husband had a meyers burger and it was delish. Fries great too. Really liked the outdoor space. Service was excellent.

Huge burgers that are delicious. Fries were pretty good too. But the specialty drinks we tried…read morewere crazy expensive for the amount you get. We probably won't go here again due to price.

I think Craft Brew is a little overrated. First, you can't drink the water or have ice because it…read moretastes awful in the village. Even the Ginger ale is not good. The burgers were good but they forgot to put the brew sauce on the brew burger, not sure how that happened. We also ordered wings and the order wasn't ever made. Overall, the experience was subpar and the wait time to receive our food was really long for dining off hours. Everyone enjoyed their food, so that's what matters.

Hostess and waitress were super friendly and kind. The burgers and fries were delicious. My coke…read moredid taste a little weird, though. All in all, a good stop for lunch.

I had to try Burger & Butcher after my friends were raving about it, an it absolutely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The atmosphere is cute, casual, and trendy. I love the convenience of the kiosk ordering. Service was very quick, and everyone on staff was so kind and helpful. I was blown away by their gluten-free menu. They offer gluten-free buns for burgers and sandwiches, gluten-free crispy chicken, and even gluten-free desserts. I tried the Turtle Pie and the Lemon Raspberry Pie--both were delicious, but the Turtle Pie was truly to die for. This was hands down one of the best burgers and fries I've ever had. Gluten-free bread can really make or break a meal, and this place does it right. The gluten-free bun tasted fresh and delicious, the burger itself was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the basil aioli was insanely good. I also ordered their specialty Cherry Cream Cola, and it was so good that I had to get a second one. It tasted like a fresh, sweet Cherry Coke and was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. I sat outside and brought my dog, and one of the staff members even came out with a bowl of water for him. Such a thoughtful touch that made us feel so welcome. It being dog-friendly is definitely a huge bonus for me. Amazing food, wonderful service, and one of the best gluten-free experiences I've had. I can't wait to come back!

***2 1/2 stars***…read more Maybe I'm just not into the concept of smash burgers, but I really didn't get the hype with this one. This was a special request from my top-tier chum from the Kingdom of Sussex, who'd been eyeing up this place for months and petitioned to come here after our NJ Bookstore Crawl adventures last weekend (I wanted to go to the only guaranteed high quality eating establishment in the Kingdom, Farmer's Daughter in Newton but was overruled by the home crowd). I'd heard some decent buzz about it myself and am always up for trying something that looks edgier than the average bear in Sussex, so off we went (even though I had a BBQ later in the day that basically had all of the food that was provided at this establishment - that's on me for sure). The entrance was a little hard to figure out; initially we went to the front of the building but there wasn't an obvious entryway and we belatedly figured out it was on the side. Some extra signage in that regard could go a long way, but not the biggest deal. We got inside, and that's what matters. Very clean and spacious, with some Western/patriotic themes; I can always get down with some longhorn displays and whatnot. The business model/ordering system is a little odd in that it almost offers too many methods, if that makes sense. It seemed like you could get normal table service, but there was also a counter where I think you could place a normal order, or a kiosk at the front to do so, OR a QR code at the table. Lot going on, and ambivalent on what to make of it overall - I guess it's better to have more options in theory, but I thought it was unnecessarily chaotic/confusing. We opted for the scanning of the QR code at the table, which was fine. My chum didn't realize you could tilt the QR display to get a better angle for your phone, but I'm certainly not going to blame Burger and Butcher for that 10 seconds of chaos. By far our biggest issue was the price point. Neither one of us is averse to spending money when the situation arises, but this was pretty egregious to the point where it really tainted the whole experience. We both got a burger and split an order of fries. That was the meal. Now, full disclosure, we got the "better" burger, the Waygu, which was 4 ounces and $15. Not worth it. I think part of is the smash burger of it all, but I definitely didn't notice the allegedly higher quality cattle involved, and I got it plain so no condiments to distract the palate from the essence of the bovine. I would 100% just go for the cheaper burger here, which is $10. The accompanying fries were fine (some were squishier than others, and those found their way closer to my chum for her consumption) but cost a separate $8. It reminded me of Zinburger, which probably isn't around anymore because they constantly gauged you with additional costs for sides like this. And THIS was wild - if you wanted ketchup? No problem. If you wanted literally any other sauce featured on the menu, just a little container of it? At least an extra $2. At a certain point, it's less about the price and more about the principle. And again - nothing we had was significantly better than what you'd get at Five Guys or Smashburger and for the price it should be. The staff was perfectly nice and since this is basically higher-end fast food, our meals came within five or 10 minutes. Fine on that front. But if I want to spend $30 for a burger and side (which is what this came down to, including tip)? I'm just going to go to a nicer, sit-down restaurant with more options and better food. Disappointing and I hope they really reconsider the pricing structure because in this inflationary environment, you're alienating potential customers before they even get to sample the animals.

Love their burgers!! Jerk burger is worth it to try. Definitely will keep coming back.read more

Now that I've been here a few times, I can confirm the hype: consistently damn good burgers. The…read morewatermelon lemonade is incredibly good, DO NOT SKIP! Surprise find: the chocolate chip cookie is decadent and an excellent topper to a splurge meal. Also, I didn't realize the side room was open, but it's nice sitting in there: lots of space and chill vibes.

If you're in the mood for a local bar that goes beyond the usual pub fare, this spot is a great…read morefind. It has that classic hometown feel--comfortable, welcoming, and the kind of place where the staff treats you like a regular from the start. What really sets it apart is the menu. They offer a wide range of unique, adventurous options like camel meat, rabbit meat, venison, and bison, giving a fun twist to traditional bar food. My husband loved the kangaroo burger, the mac and cheese was incredibly good, and the bison burger was very tasty. It's a place that keeps things familiar but isn't afraid to mix it up--a rare combination these days.

Food price/quality (value) 9. The atmosphere is kind of hunting lodge / roadside bar. They have a…read moregood sized bar, and several booths and counter style seating. The unique thing about this place is that they serve several fairly exotic meats including elk, wild boar, kangaroo and several others that one cannot find elsewhere. We stopped in for dessert after eating lunch at another local place. I had their homemade strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries (very good), and the wife had their homemade blueberry pie, also very good. The owner, Christine, was on deck and told us the story of this place which you can read about on their history page (see photo). Very interesting. This place is very unusual, and I hope we can get get back here soon to try the exotic fare even though it's 75 miles from where we live. If you're looking for something completely different - this place is it.

Easily the best burgers in the Hudson Valley. The virtual restaurant concept is still trippy to me,…read morebut these burgers are so good! A double is a LOT of food - so even if you think you need a double, you might want a single. The crinkle fries are amazing as well. Expensive burgers but well worth it in my opinion.

I did not realize that this was in Dennys when I originally ordered one. If you like a good burger…read morethen this is the place to get it from.