Absolutely -- and the things you mentioned are exactly what make a Yelp review feel genuine rather…read morethan generic. I'd go warm and enthusiastic: U-Neek Brewing is hands down one of our favorite places! The beer is fantastic and somehow just keeps getting better every time we visit. There's always something great on tap, and you can tell they genuinely care about the quality of what they're brewing. But what really makes U-Neek special is the people. The service is always amazing, and from the moment you walk in, they make you feel less like a customer and more like family. It's the kind of place where you feel welcomed, appreciated, and genuinely happy to come back. Great beer, great people, and a comfortable, friendly atmosphere -- U-Neek is truly a gem. We absolutely love this place and can't recommend it enough

First, I really enjoyed my beer. I told the staff what I usually drink and they gave me a couple…read moresamples of something similar. It was not an exact match, but very good. I plan to go back and try more. I love that they're dog friendly, even if I never take mine I love seeing everyone else's. There is plenty of seating, inside and out. My only disappointment is I didn't have time to play pinball. Next time!

First time at Middleton and it won't be the last. They have beer, phenomenal food, cute dogs and…read moresuper friendly people. Operational wise everything is super smooth and efficient. Drinks are served quickly, food came out fast and the quality was on point. A huge convenience thing we loved here was that everything like napkins, utensils, and even beer mugs are out and ready for you to grab. The nachos definitely won me over, we stopped talking and ate until they were gone. I highly recommend the pretzel with cheese soup too. The cheese soup alone is delicious enough to have you scooping it with a spoon and eating it. You will not be disappointed. $35 for everything before tip, amazing considering we are super full and had good beer.

We were here once before, a year(ish) ago and liked it fine. Stopped in last week and found it out…read moreof this world. They have a smoker out front and were serving phenomenal Argentinian meats. Other-worldly, I'm telling you. A wondrous pico de gallo was included as well. Not sure if these are new owners, or if they just decided to go nuts start serving freakishly amazing food. Great beer as well - plenty of IPAs and lagers. Very friendly service. We are headed back soon. Keep up the meats PLEASE!!!

In short A little divey, tons of pool tables and TVs, pull…read moretabs, full bar, and a surprisingly interesting kitchen. If you're in the mood for a basic place where they do everything right, you can probably round up a star. In long This has been at least one other sports bar, and you might be surprised how big it is inside. There's a decent amount of parking, and a ton of reliable places to eat also surround this lot. I came in to check out Husky hoops yesterday afternoon, which nobody around here was showing since it was on a streaming platform. The place was empty when I showed up 'cause it was way between lunch and dinner, so I got to chat with the cool bartender a bit. She had already scoured their channel guides to see which local teams she'd be able to show, so we shared a cheerful grumble about how you can't just get one subscription to cable anymore and see all your teams' games. I didn't get the sense she was a sports dork like me, so she was doing this so she could do a good job at work. I like that!@ This place from the outside looks like it might seat about 25, but the reality is that it's several times that big. Dozen pool tables scattered around, plenty of room for everybody to line up shots. Couple dozen TVs. Huge horseshoe-shaped bar going from the middle of room to the back corner, lots of stools. You can see a few nice choices for spirits here and there. Full bar for sure. Beers are a little on the industrial side, probably no wines. She mixed a decent old-fashioned for me, but asked multiple questions about how I liked it. I really loved how detailed she was with everything--which games are on, which drinks they have, how to make them, how they serve their food. She didn't seem like the owner (I don't think) but she knew the whole place like the back of her hand. I had a prime rib dip, which was just the sandwich you want when you can have a little cheat. Good chewy onion rings that didn't pull apart after one bite--you get batter and onion, both, every time. Jus was good, meat was tender, bread had a nice chew to it. The chef puts his name on at least one dish, and the bartender went on about how much scratch cooking he does. I asked if she recommended something specific, and she rattled off half the menu. This is definitely a place where you can happily eat during the game. I was out the door with a meal and a drink for under $30, which is an amazing value these days.

is great place to relax bartenders are the best, food service needs help…read more Will be there tomorrow!

Came here for a Friday brew. It's the best place in the world. Good friends, good beer and a…read moregreat place to enjoy a Friday night. If you're hungry they have snacks. If you're even more hungry order online. Not a problem. Come check it out!

Everett has a few cool breweries that I frequent. Admittedly, I only stop into Lazy Boy when…read moresomeone else suggests Lazy Boy. Although Lazy Boy isn't my favorite Everett brewery, I do stock Lazy Boy brew in my fridge. The amber is my favorite. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Visa and MasterCard are accepted forms of payment. Lazy Boy is family and dog friendly. Lazy Boy is a warehouse type of brewery. Location is in the middle of warehouse businesses. Indoors is cement, pipes, wires and painted/taped floors. Bring a light sweatshirt if you get cold easily. Lazy Boy offers a few light snacks: popcorn (donations welcome) and snack-sized chips. One can bring in their own food or they can order food from local restaurants. Restaurant menus are available to view. Aside from drinking brew and visiting friends/family, Lazy Boy has a couple pin ball games, darts and fooseball to play. Keep brewing tasty beer Lazy Boy and I'll keep stocking it.

This was a great weekend find. The atmosphere was very relaxed and service was very attentive. We…read moregot a few appetizers and two entree meals. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. The cider from the tap is amazing! I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a good weekend find.

The beer is great and the staff is friendly, but something seems off with the kitchen…read more A couple of years ago, six of my coworkers and I ate here. Another coworker and I ordered the crab roll and both ended up in the hospital with food poisoning the following day. At the time, I didn't want to leave a negative review because they had just recently opened. Since then I've given Tapped another shot. The prime rib dip I had on a later visit was phenomenal. However, on my most recent visit I ordered the chicken sandwich and it came out completely raw. Again, the beer and staff are great, but I felt I had to write a review at this point. In my opinion, serving raw or unsafe food is unacceptable and something in the kitchen needs attention.

In short Great deals on great drinks, food is really solid,…read moreand the setting is nice and friendly. Only drawback is that the hours are limited. In long Lately we've been seeking out places that are literally quieter--less volume on the music, more space between the tables, and so on. I'd been wanting to check out 5x5, anyway, since it's the only spot around with an exactly perfect rating score. It looked like it'd fit the bill for a low-key place, and off we went. We came in shortly after they opened on a Saturday (4:00 PM). You're in a larger business-traveler hotel here, aimed at Boeing and Boeing-sub folks traveling for work. The building looks kinda generic from outside, but there's plenty of parking, and the lobby has a high-ceilinged atrium vibe for sure. Nice floor tiles, nice carpet, tasteful furniture. Everything's in perfect shape. You don't feel the lounge vibe right away, but there's a gigantic fireplace ahead of you, warming both sides of the room from the middle. Around that, there are lots of sturdy, shiny tables under the lofty ceilings. Off to the side, there's a little lounge area, then another one. Everything in the lounge is bar-height seating, and there are a few flatscreens, probably showing the game. Most folks are in here, sitting around the bar in the middle of the room. We posted up at a table just outside the lounge. Lindsey was behind the bar, and cheerfully answered every single question we had about food and all their cocktails. She's super friendly and makes a great drink for sure. She seems to have a bunch of regulars who aren't staying at the hotel, which is a great sign, no doubt. We checked out the warm pretzel--such a decadent treat. The waffle fries (and especially the aioli that came with them) were awesome. The pizza was a great choice; we added pickled onions to the Speedway. The crust could be a little crisper but we took home what we didn't finish and it's great here, too. Service on food and drinks was really quick. The cocktails here can be really creative, and there are lots of classics with house twists on the recipe. They even have a pisco sour they've tweaked--that's a fair bit of work for a bartender to make mid-shift. We got 5 great drinks and 3 nice plates of food for $96, and I don't think we even ordered anything from the HH menu. This is a very easy place to add to the rotation.

We had a MARVELOUS experience!…read more My bf, his mom and myself passed by this place on a couple of walks. I've also marked it as a place to visit. It is part of the Staybridge Suite hotels here and this hotel in general, is always packed! We finally know why! The hotel inside is beautiful -- woodwork and a cozy ambience! The 5 x 5 bar & bistro is new. What it was before was an old theater. Matthew was a one-man show with two ladies helping him with carrying the done orders to the tables. It was actually quiet on a Wednesday when we had went. Only 3 tables occupied. We missed happy hour and settled on the regular menu. I had the chicken tenders (4-pc) with lemon pepper seasoning (oh my -- this was delicious!) along with sweet potato waffle fries. I also got the hummus plate -- fresh veggies and the hummus had feta cheese and olive oil too, yummy! My bf had the pepperoni pizza with cheddar cheese and topped with green onions. I had a taste of it and it was pretty good! My bf's mom had the fish burger with a side salad. Matthew was so kind and made a mental note of the orders. He even remembered my bf's mom saying 'no cheese' and he doubled checked with her after looking at the fish burger. Real nice guy and his service with the ladies was warm and delightful! They're forming an events room hall that will be done soon that used to be a pool area (so yes, no swimming pool anymore). They also have a nice patio area with long chairs and a nice mini bar/grills in the middle. I also had a limoncello cooler and my bf's mom has red wine too. We'd come back again!

This place always seems a little hidden and like no one ever talks about it. I work in Everett, but…read moreI never would have known it was here if I had not been introduced to it by some friends. I'm not even sure when it came to be here, but now its part of our Everett rotation. It has easy street parking and is away from most of the other downtown businesses, but easily walkable to them if you would like to. Its very unassuming, not fancy, but a great place to stop off for a beer. I've never visited when it's busy, but seems to be a good place for a conversation. There are lots of choices on tap and a couple coolers full of beer as well. You can usually try a sample if you are having trouble deciding. There are tables both inside and in a smallish front outdoor patio. The person behind the counter is always friendly, if you bring a dog they may get a cookie.

This place was my vibe! My wife and I have driven past it sooo many times and we finally stopped by…read morethis past weekend. I'm so glad we did because I think I found one of my new go to spots. It's such a chill spot. They allow dogs inside have a couple fridges with a decent selection available to go. They also have cross word puzzles for entertainment while you have a beer. Definitely coming back to check out the rest of the beers on tap and see what they have going on

Special Brews is one of mine and my husbands favorite spots to go for a fun, low-key time with SO…read moreMANY delicious beers from all over the country. The staff is super friendly and knowledgable. They're a great group to get recs from or just chat to about your day. We love craft beer and this is the spot to be. They have hundreds of beers to choose from in cans and bottles, plus about 20 taps. There are plenty of board games, well behaved dogs are allowed, and they have a bunch of TVs. The only heads up is there's no kitchen. Sometimes they have food tricks, but plan ahead and bring dinner with you if you're hungry

Special brews is such a great place for beer lovers! It has everything you may look for in your…read moreneighborhood bottle/tap room. Friendly staff, great beer selection on tap and a wide range of beer bottles/cans you can drink from. They sometimes have food trucks, but you can bring outside food as well. Also, they are dog friendly and constantly have dogs inside and outside.

Gave Tapped another try on a Friday night, and this time around did not disappoint! The prime rib…read moredip was fantastic, all the servers praised my choice of entree. The service sitting at the bar-top was excellent, and felt much more personal than choosing to sit at a booth or table. Overall we had a much better experience than our first time, this visit made me want to come back time and again!

---This review is for a delivery order---…read more I really like Tapped - their staff is usually very friendly, the food good. Unfortunately tonight, I decided to place a take out order and specified that I did not want aioli or bacon jam on my burger. When it arrived (via Uber Eats), it came with bacon jam and aioli. I called Tapped to ask how I could ensure this doesn't happen in the future and was told to do exactly what I did do (put the request into the notes section on the bottom) and that "...human error occurs and we'll just have to do better." No offer for a refund, a new order, nothing. Just an 'oops'. Pretty bummed - expected better.

Wow! I have been coming to Sporties for 11 years and I realized I've never done a review. This is…read moremy favorite place to meet my old coworkers (now friends) for a beer or 4. The service has been phenomenal, every time we have come it's been Nikki or Amy serving us and they have been phenomenal every time.

worst server ever left me alone for hr and got attitude when I complaned been coming her since the…read more90s taco tuesday kids did batting cage. most your servers are great dont let one ruin your rep Tony Taylor