Not a big drinker, but I can get on board for a good mock tail…read more I tried their B. Nektar Sober craft mocktail, the grapefruit Paloma. The drink is effervescent as expected, tastes like the grapefruit you expect, but it wasn't for me. The store canned La Croix tasted better for my hubby and me.

Always a good time when we visit B. Nektar. Today I tried the Black Fang mead and Hazy Pumpkin…read moreSpiced Lager...both were delicious. I also took have a 4-pack of The Dude's Rug, which is my favorite!! They also have their own parking lot, which is a plus in the area, and they host losts of events like trivia nights.

Randomly found this place while in Toledo and I was thrilled. It's in an industrial complex so I…read morethought at first my GPS was messing up. They have tables inside and out and they have board games to make the a fun afternoon. We were limited on time and just sat at the bar for a tasting. The girl at the bar was super helpful, had a great personality and you could tell she was passionate about the product. If you're not a drinker they have some flavored soda waters in a can. I opted for the tasting flight and there was definitely a clear favorite. They have both carbonated and non-carbonated options, all that I tried were carbonated. The flavors are fun and fruity and I have to say they have a really nice variety for being a small place. The clear winner for me was the Slappi da basil, a delicious blend of blueberries and basil. It's definitely up there with my all time favorite mead. Mass A Peal was good as was the Blood orange which was made with vanilla bean for a sweet creamcicle like treat. I will definitely be back.

I've only had tastes of mead a couple of times and while they were good, it's RPGs that really…read moreromanticized the notion. When we went on a weekend trip to Toledo, I had to try it. It did NOT disappoint. It was AMAZING! The staff was so knowledgeable, helped guide my selections based on wine and beer preferences, and to make it even better they even had a flight. It's also on the 419 Ale Trail, which if you are visiting Toledo was a lot of fun to participate in (Google it and check it out - it's a a self paced brewery tour that gives prizes when you hit a certain number). Basically now I'm obsessed with Meade and am so sad that I do not have a place local to me to enjoy it and make believe I'm a rogue ninja in an old tavern awaiting my bounty.

Welcoming interior, friendly staff and really good cider. Loved the pear ginger. Would definitely…read morecome back.

Excellent, comfortable, friendly, tasty, quality. Lovely, family, warm, craftsmanship, competence…read moremanifested.

BottleHouse was another stop on out Cleveland Brewery tour. We ordered burgers from the kitchen and…read moreenjoyed a couple of beers. We arrived early so there were not many people there. Around 5:45p the entire place was full. We were able to park in the back lot they share with a coffee shop next door. The lot is not huge so if it is busy you would likely have to park on the street. Eugene is name of the kitchen. They have a limited menu, but what they make is very good. We ordered at the window and took a number to our table. The service was quick and staff were friendly. While we water for food it was the perfect time to decide what we were going to drink. They were offering a hybrid cider/IPA made with Koji and in conjunction with Larder. It was so refreshing. I would definitely order it again. The space is rustic as described and spacious. There is a party room and patio. I am looking forward to visiting the BottleHouse in Cleveland Heights.

The BottleHouse Brewery and Mead Hall is the only mead house in the Cleveland area (Lakewood). My…read morefriend and I visit our respective BottleHouse locations - she's a regular at the West Side location, I sometimes visit the East Side location. We just spontaneously attended book swap at Lakewood BottleHouse. It was my first visit to BottleHouse out West. AMBIANCE: The ambiance simultaneously caters to various guests. It's refreshing to see this at the brewery. There's a large wooden bar perfect for guys' nights. Secluded room with twinkling bottles descending from the ceiling that's ideal for celebrations. Enclosed patio for friends' get togethers. Large open space for groups and events. More dim area for intimate dates. I personally found the dim area to be too dim for my eyes. I love that one can go to this mead hall, and experience a different setting every single time. FOOD/DRINKS: BottleHouse Lakewood has a kitchen as opposed to the East Side's food partnerships/pop-ups. We didn't order food but the book swappers were raving about their fries. My friend and I were most interested in our BottleHouse favorite - mead. I tasted their sweeter meads before and loved them. I ordered Metropolis mead this time (highly recommended by the bartender). My mead was the color of bold red wine. Metropolis was described as a semi-dry black currant apple mead with spices (clove and allspice). This mead wasn't my favorite, it was too acidic, bitter, and bold. For the pour size it wasn't worth over $12. I more gravitate toward golden and light meads. While I won't be sipping on Metropolis again, I look forward to checking out other meads here. If you're also a mead fan, find the list of their four meads in red on the chalkboard at the bar. SERVICE: Service was amicable. Most service was self-initiated at the bar. Drinks and food can be ordered at the bar. Your servers will find you by the number you will be provided. I look forward to visiting this location to taste other meads. Unlike other nearby businesses, this spot is open on Sundays late into the evening. It makes it an ideal low key hangout spot for Sunday spent with friends in trendy Lakewood.

I've been coming to Spicer Farm and Orchard every year with my family and friends ; it's become a…read morelittle fall tradition for us. However, during our most recent visit, we noticed quite a few changes from previous years, and unfortunately, not all for the better. They no longer have the scenic hayride that used to include a free donut and a cup of apple cider with your ticket purchase. Now, it's $5 per person, and instead of a peaceful scenic ride, it stops at every station and they no longer give you a donut & cider with ticket purchase. When we asked about the change, we were told it was because they weren't making money off the old setup. I understand businesses need to adjust, but it really took away from the experience. That scenic ride with the cider and donut was always one of the highlights for us ; something we truly looked forward to every year. They did add more bouncy houses for the kids, which is nice, but the ones they had before were just as fun. The food was about the same, decent, but nothing special. It was noticeably more expensive this year. $5 for a single ear of corn felt excessive. On the positive side, the cinnamon donuts are still amazing, and the apple cider is as delicious as ever. I also enjoyed the wine tasting, which is always fun, though seating is still limited and could be improved. Overall, the visit just didn't have the same charm or warmth as before. We still had an okay time, but it didn't feel as memorable as past years. Sadly, I think this might be our last year visiting, we'll probably look for a new orchard next fall.

Had a lot of fun at Spicer's for their U-Pick Apples! It was a little confusing how to do…read moreeverything, ticketing-wise, but once we were out there, we had a great time. Enough space so you can wander without always having someone right by you.

Their Easter bunny event is great! Great for the little ones and they keep participants at low…read morenumbers so everyone can enjoy! Lots of time to enjoy crafts, the Easter bunny and egg hunting . Laurie is amazing. Always friendly, upbeat and keeping you informed and organized along the way

Wow I just saw that I never finished this review so I'm going to just post the pictures I had…read moretaken! Sorry folks!! These are from Oct 2022 to go with the review it looks like! Oops.....

We've been to Blake's in Armada for lunch at least ten times now, and every visit keeps us coming…read moreback for more. Today we tried the Blake's Apple Salad and the Taco Salad, along with a side of truffle fries -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The salads were full of great textures and balanced flavors, and the fries were a perfect savory treat. Even though the staff was running a little lean, the service remained friendly, attentive, and upbeat. They acknowledged the slight delay with genuine apologies, but honestly, we hardly noticed -- the atmosphere and food more than made up for it. Thanks for another wonderful experience, Blake's! We're already looking forward to our next visit.

Left of the main market…read more There was a 30 minute wait at the tasting room to sit inside for brunch on this Strawberry Fest Day. It was under 30 minutes wait for a table. I should have had a look at the menu. We were seated and looked at the menu offerings and realized the food options didn't appeal to us.

First time here and the donuts were SO soft. Probably the softest Ive ever had. (My husband said…read morethey were too soft. ) Ive been to many local cider mills, and these seemed a little smaller but much softer. Very quiet vibes, nothing fancy. They have canned/jarred goodies inside along with fresh pies and apple fritters! If you walk to the back area you can watch the donuts fall off the conveyor belt and into the cinnamon "tumbler" then they are bagged up! Tons of spaced out seating outside. Theres a huge open area for kids to play, theres a bin of different balls provided for kids. And theres cornhole for adults.

I came here on a Saturday afternoon with my dog. Everyone was so incredibly kind and they offered…read moreto let my dog run off leash in the orchard. Very clean and there's plenty of seating area inside and out! In the store, I picked up a dozen donuts, half plain and half cinnamon sugar, as well as a caramel apple with nuts and a gallon of cider. Everything was so delicious, especially the cinnamon sugar donuts mmmm. They're smaller than other places, but perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I'll be back to check out the other goodies next time! Great local business to support.

This is our fall FAVORITE! This fall, we actually went four weekends in a row! The vibe on a nice,…read moresunny fall day cannot be beat. We love to get a hard cider, bring the dog and enjoy the live music. Perfect way to get rid of the Sunday scaries! The food truck situation is hit or miss. I recommend checking online or calling ahead if you are hoping to eat! Most times that we have gone, there have not been food trucks there but the couple of times we have, the food has been awesome. If your in it for the donuts and non-alcoholic cider, they have that too - right across the parking lot in walking distance. To me this is a more adult friendly place but kids are definitely around on the cider mill side - there just are not a ton of activities like some of the other cider mills have. This is the perfect date spot!

We used to love this place. Great wines, beers, ciders, food trucks, and live music. But now it's…read morehalf children under 10 at 5:00 on a Friday. Kids take up whole tables with toys and coloring books. One family brought a Costco pizza. There's a pizza truck here. Hello?

Baffin Brewing in St. Clair Shores is truly something special. From the moment you walk in, you can…read morefeel how intentional they are about creating a welcoming, inclusive environment, especially for families and even solo workers looking for hybrid workplace after 12 noon! As parents, that means everything to us, and Baffin consistently makes us feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely happy to be there whether it's a family night out or a date night. The food trucks....they get some of the best!! The staff is ALWAYS friendly, patient, and accommodating, and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance of fun, relaxed, and community-driven with the allowance of dogs. It's refreshing to find a brewery that understands families can enjoy great craft beer and quality time together. Bring your board games! After experiencing less-than-welcoming environments elsewhere (even as mug club members $$$$), Baffin has become the place we look forward to returning to again and again. They welcomed us with open arms after a bad experience. It's not just a brewery, it's a space that truly values its patrons and the community it serves. We're so grateful to have a place like this in our neighborhood and my family and pups appreciate the entire staff! Highly recommend.

This place was everything a brewery should be. The bar back, I think his name was James, was…read moreawesome. Kind, attentive, conversational, knowledgeable, etc. Thank you! Secondly, the beer was exceptional... their red ale, "Mickey Redmond" was probably one of my favorites of all time. Lastly, and equally as important, the clientele was great! I help a conversation with every single person who sat near me at the bar. Some breweries are more stuffy and nobody wants to talk - this place was the complete opposite. I love it. I just wish they weren't 2 hours away from home. Thanks for the great experience.