Hard to rate Grist House as ala stand alone establishment since it is primarily just a bar - one…read morethat has a great staff and fast, friendly service. But if you include the Freedom Farms part, the building as a whole, and the location on my perspective, all of the pieces play a fundamental part in a great spot to visit.

A great variety of delicious brews in a really cool setting. There was only 1 bartender and it was…read morea bit crowded, but it worked out.

Stopped into our old haunt after a while and was pleasantly surprised to see some new menu items…read morehad been added. Had to try the Pickle bomb appetizer and the new Hummus board as well. The hummus is delicious and served with veggies and warm, lightly seasoned pita 'chips' which were both crispy yet soft inside, with just the right touch of seasoning. We also got the tasty shrimp tacos which are back on the menu! Finished with a warm skillet cookie topped with vanilla ice cream! A great meal all around. Of course we love the people at this family owned establishment which is what keeps us coming back! They have weekly burger specials and now also doing some guest taps in addition to their own beers.

Popped in for dinner and was happy it was burger night. All burgers were $10 (except burger of the…read moremonth). Service at the bar was good. We thought Beverly was just filling in as the drinks she made were all a little off. Seemed they were out of gin so used vodka for Hot Gin Summer but it tasted like she was out of simple syrup also. Smoked the old fashion ice cube a little then added bourbon and garnish. ??? Odd. ????? The burgers were both amazing but not so much that we would return. Typical small restaurant feel with a lot of hustle and bustle in the bar area.

The Conny Creek mobile brewery comes to my neighborhood quite frequently for events. Unfortunately,…read moreI've never been to the actual brewery since it's quite far from me. However, I can confidently say that they have some of the best beers I've ever tasted. All of their brews are amazing. I'm particularly fond of their helles and their Oktoberfest. I've also tried their Italian beef which was quite tasty. The folks working are always kind. Overall.... 10/10 A+

The beer is good. The food is so-so. The ambiance is nice. I really do like their flagship,…read morewhich says a lot because many beer brewers make mistakes, but I have no complaints with these brews!

A quiet Saturday afternoon at Hitchhiker. The easy as Pie is delicious and available as a beer soft…read moreserve (need to come back for that). The mmhmm Grape is the best peanut butter beer I've ever tasted, it's so creamy and good. The Oktoberfest is also great! Love the ambiance here and they have a great patio, too. So we came back on the same day for beer soft serve - Easy as Pie and he got an Oktoberfest. Bartenders are super friendly and we can't wait to come hack.

Updating my review since its been several years. I have been to Hitchhiker multiple times. I never…read morehave an issue with street parking. It was winter so we were strictly indoors tonight but there is plenty of seating inside. There are multiple board games to grab and play. Hitchhiker has one of my favorite beers EVER- Bane of Existence. It is seriously SO good! Service is great and they typically have a food truck out front. You can check the website ahead of time. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I used to live right around the block and this place has lived a few different lives…read more(412... now late addition...). We came when we were visiting town to try this place in its updated format and we really enjoyed it! The beer was solid and the staff were just as friendly as ever. I highly recommend sitting in the back if the weather is nice.

Great spot on the Northside and very underrated IMO. The beer is great, they do classic styles…read moresuper well in particular. This time they had a lot of non-alcoholic options too which was great since I was driving. There is usually lots of paid street parking right out front. This was a good spot to watch the game and they updated the taproom with some more seating which I think opened up the space more. They have a great little outdoor area in the back for when it's nice out.

Had my first visit here on a Friday evening this past August. We met a few of our friends here to…read moreenjoy a night out with some beer, food, and live music. I have previously heard of Truss and seen them around the community at different events, but was excited to finally try them at their storefront. Truss Brewing Company is located in Pleasant Hills, just off of Route 51. This building has been other businesses throughout the years before Truss took over. It is clearly marked and easy to locate. There is a private parking lot in the rear, but they will have it closed off and filled with tables during the summer months. However, there are other lots and parking options surrounding the building along Old Clairton if this is the case when you visit. We arrived just after 7:00, and the place was packed! They had the back parking lot closed off for seating, but luckily we found a spot right in front. There is no indoor seating here, as they advertise the business to be take-out only. Therefore, you can order online or through some delivery services if you truly are taking the order to-go. However, if you are "dining in," you can order at the counter inside. They will give you an order number, and then call the order number outside for you to come retrieve. First, we made our way inside to place an order. There was a decent line that went out the door, but we made it through that in about 10 minutes. Ordering was straight-forward, as the menu is not terribly long. For the beers, there were some different size options. Also, they sold reusable cans, crowlers, growlers, and mini kegs that can be brought back and refilled. In addition to the made-to-order food and beer, there are some snacks, grocery items, non-alcoholic drinks, and merchandise all for sale. After placing our order, we made our way to the back parking lot to find some seating. As stated, there was a live band performing and the place was pretty full. However, we did manage to get a table. There were picnic-style tables, as well as some bar-height seating. I also saw some patrons bring their own lawn chairs, so that is an option as well! The atmosphere outside was very lively. The music was good, there were a lot of groups socializing and having a good time, and there were some yard games set up on the one side of the lot. Definitely a nice spot to bring the family or meet up with some friends if the weather is nice. The wait from ordering to when we got our food was about 30 minutes. I know the food is prepared in-house, and is not generic restaurant pre-made-type food, so this is reasonable considering that. My fiance and I split a few dishes between us. We ordered the Chilled Colossal Shrimp, the Big Fat "Wings," and the Wood Fries Parm Crusted. The Chilled Colossal Shrimp came with 5 and a nice dipping sauce. I love cold shrimp, so this was my favorite dish. The Big Fat "Wings" are chicken drumsticks prepared like wings. Since it is a different cut, you get a lot of meat for your money. We ordered them with the buffalo sauce on the side as well. They were tasty, and again, a great way to make your dollar stretch for a lot of meat! The Wood Fries Parm Crusted are unique, as they are very thick cut. It is probably over a whole potato's worth of fries, so plenty to share. My fiance loves thick-cut fries like this, so he thought these were great. We enjoyed the food overall! For my beer, I ordered the Mortar, which is an American Brown Ale. I usually prefer a brown/red/amber-type of pour, so this was right up my alley. It was a nice sipper to have throughout the night. In terms of value, I think some items have a much better value than others. Specifically, I thought the fries and the chicken were very much worth the money. I personally did not order a pizza this trip, but some of those seemed to be slightly expensive to me personally. Despite that, you can make it worth your dollar depending on what you order and what you are looking for most. Since this place is take-out only, I truly did not have a ton of interaction with the staff, except for when I put my order in. I had no issues regarding this, though I feel as though I did not have enough interaction to make a comment on this aspect of the trip either way. Likely due to all of the seating being outside, the business is dog-friendly! We brought our dog, and he enjoyed socializing with the patrons and many other dogs who were there as well. This was a great place to spend a sunny August evening! I enjoyed the beer, food, and atmosphere at Truss. We loved the live music, and learned on this trip that they regularly hold a trivia night and other events as well. The only downside is that this experience is seasonal, and weather-dependent. However, the food and beer are available year-round, so you can give that a try anytime. I would recommend checking this place out with the warmer months quickly approaching!

Just a tiny little place to go in and get the best beer and pizza! We're here on vacation and saw…read morethe this place. We ordered the Summer Nights pizza...artichoke, garlic, arugula...and added prosciutto. It was amazing. My husband got the hazy IPA and I got a pear cider. Both were delicious. All seating is outside and they also had some live music in the back. Fun place. Good food. Employees were very friendly!!

Full disclosure, i attended a birthday party here. We were in the outdoor area which is nice…read morebecause there is cover and it is behind the building and not along the roadway. I never could understand why people eat outside in downtown places where cars drive by them 5 feet away. The beers were OK, nothing really special but OK. They have a little bar outside so getting a refill was quick and easy. The don't serve any kind of hard spirits. My wife isn't a beer drinker so one of the bartenders at the inside bar mixed her up a drink with seltzer and something else(tea) which she found to be quite tasty, so i tipped her generously for having the ambition to please a customer. Where they fell down IMO was their pizza. It just wasn't very good. We had several versions of their Sicilian to choose from. The cheese was generous, but the crust was doughy and heavy, the sauce was flavorless, and the toppings were very stingy. A big piece of Sicilian pizza with 3 slices of pepperoni is not good. I checked out their menu and was stunned at the prices they are getting for those pizzas. WAY overpriced. Of course i didn't have to pay for them since it was a party, but knowing what their pizza is like i would never go back there and pay those prices. The wings were just OK, pretty mediocre. Parking is a joke. No where near enough spots for the size of the place. Overall it was just OK, i would not return. There are better places for the same or less money.

I had to try the hot dogs because I am doing a hot dog tour. It was a big hot dog!! I got the Rocco…read moreand my bestie got the buster. We both enjoyed them!! I will say I wish the bun was smaller, it is just too much bread. The onion rings were great. The sugar pretzel was good could use a little more seasoning on it though.

We stopped by on Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm and it was pretty chill with not a lot of people…read morethere. The parking situation isn't amazing and while some people tried to park on narrow Julius Street, I recommend just parking on Hamilton Ave and walking over. The taproom inside is pretty big and so is their outdoor area. You can order a flight of 3 or 6 beers and I chose 6. There is also a small food menu with a couple of pizzas and a handful of other snacks. We got the pizza of the week, the Seattle Dog, and it was pretty good!

Anytime we visit with friends, we have a great time. It's even better with the big outdoor patio…read more The staff is absolutely wonderful, patient and helpful. My friend and I love getting the pizza. We all had the pepperoni pizza which has tons of cheese that is oooeeyy gooooeeeyyy goodness. The pepperoni was very tasty without being too greasy. The beers are always good no matter what you get. I liked my cherry cider but wished it had been sweeter. Our friends love the variety of IPAs. Definitely come check them out. They even have trivia and it's tons of fun to play here.