Mom lives in Green Bay. I live in Milwaukee. So when I visit, it's usually on a Friday evening…read moreafter a long day at work and a 2-hour drive. When I finally settle in, there's nothing more I like to do than relax with family and enjoy a nice cold malted adult beverage. A few blocks from Mom's house is Badger Liquor Store No. 2. It's our store of choice. They've got a fair selection of craft beers to choose from and their prices on many 6'ers are about $1 less than what the same brand might sell for in the Mil. My last stop at Badger Liquor yielded an unexpected surprise: I was about to check out with a 6-pack of Shiner Farmhouse Ale and a 22-ouncer of Thumper American Pale Ale. The fellow at the counter placed his hand atop the Thumper and asked "Have you ever had this before?" "No," I replied. With his head slightly ajar and his eye nearest me slightly closed, he says, "I don't recommend it. It's made with liquid hop extract and has an unpleasant, almost oily, aftertaste." Yuck, right? Who needs liquid hop extract in their beer? So, alright, this guy just talked a customer out of a sale. Maybe he would have been better to let me discover the unpleasantness of hop extract on my own. Some people may have said "Thanks!" and left with just the 6'er, but my reply was, "Thanks for the warning. What do you suggest instead?" After a few moments thought, he retrieved a Worthington's White Shield by -- an English IPA. The Worthington's was $1 more and a decent brew. If the Thumper was as bad as suggested, it was a dollar well spent. I'm very impressed that a beer aficionado would be on the lookout to warn and assist fellow aficionados. Well done and thank you, Badger Liquor Store No. 2!

Stopped here before a Packers preseason game. Great outdoor and indoor spot! Plenty of seating…read morethroughout with a bunch of tvs to watch your favorite team. Beer was a bit inconsistent for me. The IPA was good but the Brw-ski lager was great. I'm more of an IPA fan and that beer didn't do it for me but I'm glad I went and tried it. I will definitely be back here whenever I'm in the area

Our Green Bay brewery tour wouldn't have been complete without checking out Badger State…read more Our hotel was in walking distance but there's a sizeable lot available onsite! The interior is fairly standard, with bar and table seating. The patio was perfect on this sunny day! Service was friendly and helpful during our visit! The beers here were great, including the coffee ale and the coconut-infused IPA. We also got the jumbo pretzel, which was cooked to order, soft, and had some yummy cheese and mustard dipping sauces! Overall, a pretty solid brewery if you're in the area!

Our server was cut loose on his first night on his own and was very pleasant and friendly. He was…read morestill a bit in the learning phase, but his demeanor and attitude made up for any minor lapses in service. We started out with me ordering my standard martini order, which is slightly complicated, and he delivered wonderfully...it just took a few minutes, but apparently he was responsible for tracking down the martini glasses (hint: they are in the refrigerator). At any rate, we got our drinks and ordered our food. When the food came out I took one bite and discovered my Turkey Reuben was a Corned Beef one instead. He took it back to the kitchen and they were correcting the order and he told us we would not be charged for that, which was a nice accomodation. What he meant was we would not be charged for 2-the right one and the wrong one. Hmmm, when we asked about it, he went to the manager and they comped us $5 off the bill. That works fine for me for the short wait. The correct sandwich was heaped full and very tasty. My wife got the Turkey Pita, which was also pretty tasty and chocked full of ooey-gooey delicious Tzatziki sauce, turkey, and other fixins. The building is interesting, as it seems like 2 bar/restaurants that decided to connect to each other. There are 2 full bars (only one in use the night we were there), and two dining areas; one by each bar. Overall, I'd go again. Food was solid and prices very reasonable.

Get the gumbo! But be aware: It's hot! Nothing too crazy, but it's definitely got a kick to it, and…read moreyou'll be glad that the gumbo comes with little oyster crackers to sprinkle over the gumbo to cut the heat a bit. You'll also want to get the cheese curds, because when in Wisconsin, you get the cheese curds. These curds are crispy yet chewy, and come with ranch dressing. Nicky's specializes in sandwiches, so they have a lot of them on the menu. I got one of their more popular sandwiches -- the Nicky's Thick Cuban. It is indeed thick! Layers of pork and ham, Swiss cheese and pickles. I split it with another person. Half of a Nicky's Thick Cuban plus fries is enough for one person's lunch. That, and a cup of gumbo, and you've got yourself a splendid meal. We visited on a Friday, so one of the people in my party ordered the Fish Fry. I tasted a bite of the crispy fish and it was delicious. The fish fry comes with fries or potato salad, plus a slice of rye bread, butter and slices of raw onion. I didn't know this, but you eat the fish with the bread and butter and onion like a little taco! It's what you do in this part of Wisconsin. Nicky's has a huge bar (two of them, in fact), with every type of drink you can think of. This is a popular restaurant with students at St. Norbert College, as it's right across the street, basically.

Great service and atmosphere, our waitress was friendly. Food was ok. Potatoes were yumread more

Have to give the nice folks at Ledgestone some love for the improvements they've made to the…read morekitchen. Went there even though the concert was cancelled and had a blast. It was like they were trying to make up for the concert by playing awesome tunes. Dead tune every other song. Orders off the menu and it was outstanding!!!

Fun find while in Green Bay for a game. Most spots around town cater to the football crowd and…read moreserve typical bar food, but this place offered fresh, veggie-heavy options which was a pleasant surprise. While the Spinach Artichoke Dip was a bit bland, the rest of the items we tried (Brussel Sprouts, Steak Panini, Skillet Baked Spaghetti, Ahi Tuna, Greek Salad) were tasty. We also had some great cocktails, like the Apple Bourbon Old Fashioned. Being on the river provided a nice view that added to the charm of the restaurant and the service was friendly as well.

We used to be able to bike or walk the Fox River Trail to Studio 1212 from our downtown Green Bay…read moreappt. Now we live in North Phoenix (Cave Creek, AZ) we have to get our fix of Studio 1212 in during our summers here. ((This is our 2nd visit in 2 weeks!!)) It's a very short drive from our dorm at UWGB! Love, love this cute place! It's very easy to make a reservation with Beth via Yelp! She is most accommodating! Plus, the servers are spectacular & the food & wine is equally spectacular! GRB peeps are very lucky to have this gem!! We suggest trying the Ahi Tuna Poke bowl! Mark pairs his with the Keweenaw Widowmaker & I pair my poke bowl with the Romeo & Juliet Red Blend . (We celebrated our son's birthday with the Chocolate Lava cake and that was quite yummy too!)

stopped in on the way through. hada lot of of Options, and…read moreall taste a good. Bartender was very welcoming and friendly. Bar was very clean.

You'll be hard pressed to leave any beers untasted. Friendly people. Great overall experience!…read more Off the beaten path, but worth the diversion!

My wife and I came across this brewery while traveling up to Green Bay. Wow was it a great…read moreexperience. They had the jumbotron up for the football game. They have a pretty nice outdoor space to entertain their guests. The brewery offers a great selection of drinks, beers and also merchandise. I would suggest taking the drive away from downtown Green Bay to visit this brewery. You will not be disappointed. Special Thanks to the Team at Cocoon Brewing!

Awesome stop! The brewery had lots of outdoor seating…read moreoptions and turf for yard games or kids to play. The inside was bright and clean. We ordered a pizza and garlic bread. The garlic bread was really good but it was basically a white pizza. The BYO pizza was good but the middle was floppy and soft. The toppings were good and fresh. We tried three different beers all good but different. I liked my ipa and then got a small pour of the coffee Belgian wit which has a nice coffee smell and tasted good!

Loved the food and atmosphere. All the servers were great and friendly. All appetizers were great -…read moreahi tuna, Brussel sprouts and truffle fries. My sister got a NY strip and it was bar far my favorite of the night.

This place is amazing. One of the owners, Danny, who was our bartender and server, answered every…read morequestion and helped us explore some amazing cocktails. We look forward to coming back when in this area. I wish we had this restaurant near us in Hartford. The food options vary from the lunch menu and dinner. Everything our group ate was fantastic. The bar is huge and very modern with plenty of TVs.