Small brewery's are common in Appalachia. Some have even turned into larger operations, over the…read moreyears. Names like Appalachian Beer Company and Lancaster Brewery come to mind. These places some excellent beer. But they also are restaurants. So, maybe beer is a draw in or the food at times. So with that, Drunk Monkey is a pure brewery. They make, sell, distribute, and promote their own product. As far as promoting, I am not sure they need to do much work as the product has really gotten some attention at the street level. I have seen the main beer showing up at local restaurants the last year. There has also been solid word of mouth. Some of their beers are even winning awards. So it didn't take much convincing from a coworker to get me there before our Nittany Lions came on. The brewery, itself, is a tiny place tucked into an old industrial park that use to be home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. Long abandoned, different smaller businesses now call the park home. One of the more sustained businesses is Fisher's bee farm. That brings us to the brewery. The owner of the bee farm decided to start a brewery near his business. Once finding the brewery, you notice that it is a whole in the wall kinda place. But once entering, the place is organized, clean, and the folks are extremely warm and friendly. Everything is clearly marked. Beer prices are payed out in a sheet on the wall. There is a merchandise rack clearly marked. There are cases clearly marked for type. You can tell this is a place where the people love and care about their beer. The lady manning the shop was knowledgable and friendly. She gave us a preview of the beers and described each one as we taste tested the taps. She then offered us a tour of the small brewery which we jumped on. This definitely plussed the experience and ultimately earned that fifth star. We learned that this particular young lady also hand labels, preps, and fills the bottles. So she does more than just look pretty selling the beer. Now for the beer. I really can't remember all the particular names of the beer. But I had a few favorites. In particular, the German wheat beer was fantastic. That is what I got my growler filled with. Some of the other beers that tasted great, Kraken and one named Mistress or something to that effect. Fittingly, the mistress had a tap handle in the shape of a ship figure head. Speaking of which, all the beers have nautical names based on the folklore of Captain Jack which many local landmarks are named. I have nothing negative to say about Drunk Monkey. They are in an obscure location. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside. But like most really great businesses, it is about the knowledge of the people behind the business. Drunk Monkey has plenty of that! If you are in the area on a Wednesday or Saturday, stop in for a taste.

Scott was amazing and really helpful. He has a great personality! The restaurant looks very nice…read moreand the food was delicious! 10/10 would recommend!

Celebrated a birthday at The Millworks last week with the family and was reminded how lucky we are…read moreto have this gem in Harrisburg! The food was incredible, the server was fun and the ability to visit and purchase from the artists after our celebration was the icing on the cake. My kiddos were able to reconnect with Mr. McCloskey, a former teacher and I had the chance to talk with Reina. What incredible talent we have in Harrisburg! If you are looking for a great dining spot mixed with the creative arts, this is your place!

I am so glad that I decided to dine at a brewery than a sit down restaurant because the fries at…read moreBack Porch just might be the best fries I've ever enjoyed. They have plenty of beers on tap today cover a variety of styles that I'm comfortable saying offers something for every taste. Hooray for peanut butter porter, their Liquid Lust Peanut Butter porter is above average as compared to other porters I've tasted. If you can't decide on a beer get a flight, you get four 4oz pours. $12 I enjoyed the fried goat cheese burger $16.95 with a side of fries. I initially asked for house made chips but on the bar keeps recommendation I went fries and glad I did as their fries are AMAZING. If you can't find street parking there is plenty of parking behind Back Porch which is free after 5. I will most definitely return next time travels being me to central PA.

Beer was good, tried a flight - all drinkable. Burger was great, fries were cold. Service was…read morefast, bar was dirty. A very local spot, probably does well because of the college nearby. Could do with a deep cleaning and more attention to food temps. If you go, go for the beer!

We came to town for a short trip, and met the other half of our party here for dinner and a beer…read more Very tasty flight, so many good, homemade German food options, and friendly atmosphere. Carlisle isn't big, but somehow I had never been to the fairgrounds. Dog friendly patio, but you had to order inside (at least that Monday night). We shared the sauerbraten sandwich and the Reuben. Friendly bartender recommended other places for our stay.

Beers are so good here! The seasonal pumpkin beer is great. Friendly staff and a great spot for a…read moredate night. Did not try any food but will be back to try soon!

Bartenders were energetic and fun! Very social! A great bartender makes a great bar!…read more HUGE selection of beer here! Whether it was their own beer or local companies such as New Trail, Troegs, Yuengling, they have it all! We have heard some not so good things about their food....we are going to debunk those false reports! Upside Pizza was out of this world. No flop, sweet sauce, tons of cheese. We loved it! Special right now was Pagash, a Pierogi style pizza from NEPA. Mashed Potato, onion, cheese. It had great flavor. The star of the show was their breadstix. I could've downed like 10 of these. Light, fluffy, good size, just all around great! TVs were everywhere! The environment was awesome to watch a game. Huge 4 screen tv in the back room. Looked like they were in the process of renovating, this place can only get better!

Always enjoy myself when I'm here. With the excellent staff and rotating selection of beers it's…read morealways a pleasant experience when coming here.

Pulled up for a quick meal and drinks after work. The service was great, but the best part was the…read moresmash burger. This thing had me transported back to 1998. A summer morning where Mom drives you to McDonalds to enjoy the play place with all of your friends until lunch arrives. And today you're just old enough to get the "big boy" meal. A full burger, two patties, with cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, and some magical sauce that will have you chasing the dragon for the rest of your life. I am overjoyed to get a sliver of that happiness back again. Thanks to the cook!

I want to preface this with saying that this place used to be great. They had a seasonal menu…read more(still do) but almost anything you could order was really flavorful and yummy. We used to take the kids here, there was something for everybody and a fun atmosphere. Fast forward a few years and this place has really gone downhill. Three staff was all very young and seemed to be in a rush. OK - we can deal with that, although it wasn't even as crowded as usual on a Sunday night. We ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich (which was listed under handhelds), with the "chilli mango coleslaw" option. We also had a pork belly sandwich and smash burger for our toddler. We weren't given an option to get that medium and wete told "it just comes one way" "because it's smashed". Other restaurants always ask you how you want your burgers even if it's listed as a smash but ok - I can also live with this. The last thing we ordered we a Buffalo chicken wedge salad to share. It ended up being our undoing for the evening and the straw that broke the camels back. The "Nashville" chicken sandwich was a greasy, thin slice of completely unseasoned chicken. It wasn't spicy like it said, it was pretty soft and soggy instead of crunchy, and was totally unsalted. It was worse than when I was doing no salt from a high bp diet post partum. :( the bread fell apart and was sopping wet... I guess from some pickles and lettuce on the bottom of the sandwich? It was anything but handheld and so I ended up just scraping what chicken off I could and leaving the rest. My "chili mango" coleslaw had no mango, no spice, and was just regular plain, unsalted cole slaw. I recieved 2 teaspoons of this in a plastic cup on the side and regretted not ordering the fries instead, which looked to be a good portion size on my husbands entreé. My food order was terrible overall. 0/10 My husband said he liked his sandwich. The fries were a 6/10 because they were crunchy but they were cold. Our kids menu smash burger was all grease, and came well done. Our kid ate a few fries and they were less greasy. 3/10 The worst part of the meal was the salad... The Buffalo chicken was tasty, but the whole salad was onions and sopping in dressing. We then found a black molded rotten tomato and honestly we were sick to our stomachs after that. Like I was insisting the salad at that point and ended up finding that but what else did we already eat that was just totally rotten ?? 2/10 only for the chicken salvaging the flavor for this dish. When we told the waitress that this was distressing, like we came out to get our of the house with our baby and this was the meal (so disappointing) she did not automatically offer to take the rotten salad off the bill. We asked her to please remove it, and to her credit she did so after putting us in an awkward position to have to ask at all. We liked that this place supports local artists. For that, 2 stars For these reasons though above we will not be back here for dinner. Sorry Evergrain, we will miss you!

First time visiting; however, have had their beer for years. The food was hot and delicious! My…read morehusband and I both had the special - French dip tacos. The beef was tender and the flavors went well together. There was some sort of horseradish sauce on the bottom and i think a beer cheese sauce on top. 10/10 would come back just for the special. Beer was great as well! Very relaxed area. There are games you can pickup and play at your table. I appreciate the hot sauce on the table. Service was great and everyone was friendly and helpful.

Lindgren's is a great addition to the Central PA craft beer scene!…read moreTheir beers have been around for several years in area distributors, which enable them to build a fan base.  Recently they finished remodeling an old historic bank in downtown Duncannon, which is an amazing brew pub to relax and catch up with friends, while enjoying their food and beverages.  The interior has a welcoming atmosphere with a nice bar (all drink and food orders placed here), regular tables and long high top tables. The old vault serves as their merchandise area and the safety deposit boxes in the vault are used for their membership items. Multiple taps are flowing on a regular basis and offer a nice variety from IPAs to Porters.   In addition to their craft beer, they serve Hidden Still spirits for cocktails.  The food coming out of the kitchen is delicious!  Items are common brew pub items with a tasty culinary spin on them. The buffalo tots are delicious and the Bulgogi cheesesteak hits the spot. The menu isn't large, but focuses on quality items.  Daily specials are offered also. Lindgren's offers $1 off pints on Thursdays for teachers and $1 off on Sunday for Military/Veterans. If you are looking for a great stop on the way between HBG and State College take a short detour to Duncannon for a relaxing stop at Lindgren's. You will not be disappointed.

"And I'm thirsty like the wolf," I sing to myself, not impressing anyone in my vehicle as we pull…read moreinto Wolf. This seemed like the perfect spot after a long drive. Fenced in outdoor space, corn hole, food, drinks, live music, and recommended by a friend. And technically it had all of those things! And yet somehow, those things were generally only okay. First, music was inside and it was incredibly loud. So we go outside which was just.... A mess. Like, we got mustard on our clothes from an unclean table; food and napkin scraps all stuck in the grass everywhere you looked. Then, the service outside is through a window, which in itself is no problem. The issue is that it was single server on a Friday night and the line took a really long time. The food and drinks we did get, we enjoyed. Based on the other factors, I am unsure that I would make it a point to stop here when back in the area.

Get the crab cake. The fries are perfectly fresh and fried. The crab cake wasn't too much filler…read more We're not in Maryland so it is ok. The space is wide and open. Cute for groups! We were in the back heated patio. My group was at least 40 people and they handled it well. Everyone had hot food, it came fast if you arrived late to order. Huge beer selection. Keep an eye on the IPAs, they go fast and you will be sad to miss them. I would definitely return!

I always enjoy going to zero day. From the craft beers to the Specialty cocktails, you can always…read morefind something to satisfy your thirst! I went with the white sangria, which was full of different fruits and hit the spot. If you haven't tried the pretzel bites, they are an absolute must! Soft and billowy and tossed in butter, almost leave you speechless. The beer, cheese dip, just enhances the experience! For my meal, I tried the mushroom Smashburger. It was smoky, full of mushroom flavor on a pretzel roll. I would definitely order that again! My friend had the buffalo chicken sandwich and she said it was one of the best buffalo chicken sandwiches she has ever had! Our server, Sydney was very helpful with the menu and really enhanced our experience with her outgoing personality! We sat outside and it was a beautiful evening to enjoy some cocktails, a nice meal and they had the fire pit going as well. Check out zeroday, you won't be disappointed.

Zeroday Brewing's downtown Harrisburg location is a solid spot to grab a drink or meet up with…read morefriends before heading to other events nearby. I've been here several times, both for casual drinks and organized events, and it's consistently a comfortable, relaxed place. The beer selection is excellent and is definitely one of the better local breweries in the area, and the food options complement the drinks nicely. Service can vary depending on how busy it is, but it's generally fine and friendly. The space itself has a clean, modern pub vibe with a good mix of indoor seating and a nice outdoor area in back. It feels trendy without trying too hard. Overall, Zeroday Brewing is a dependable, enjoyable downtown hangout with great beer and good energy.

Jigsys prides themselves on Old Forge Style Pizza. This kind of Pizza is a square pie, slightly…read morethicker, crunchier crust. I am more of a thin crust circular style personally, but this was still good. We got two styles, Pierogi Pizza and Hot Oil Pepperoni. The Pierogi Pizza was delciious, onions, cheese, Pierogis and crust in old forge style. Would definitely recommend this pie on a Friday during Lent! The Hot Oil Pepperoni pizza was good, but I don't think I would order it again. Very hot, the pepper oil sneaks up on you. We also tried the homemade meatballs (spectacular). Service was great. Unfortunately there was one waitress working bar and restaurant. Tough ask of an employee, she did awesome though! Very modern looking place! TVs with the basketball games on. They have some cool Pizza decor on the inside. Decent amount of seating!

Went here for dinner with my gf, had reservations but when we walked in the server told us to just…read moresit anywhere it didn't matter we didn't need them. The server did come right over to the table to get our drink order but when we took a minute to look over the extensive mixed drink menu, she didn't come back for a long while. Service in general was poor. Took FOREVER to get one pizza at our table, and not a huge pizza either. While the pizza was good, both of us commented on how the grease laid in our stomachs later. Trying to order take away food, to bring home to our husbands was next to impossible and took 20 minutes to get. The garlic Parmesan wings my husband didn't have enough sauce and really had no flavor. When a man won't eat a chicken wings you know it's bad. The mixed drinks were weak and the one I had tasted like nasty coffee medicine. I wanted to love this place, but couldn't. The servers dragging tables across the floor loudly doesn't add to the ambiance either.