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    Trail Life Brewing

    4.7 (186 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TRAIL LIFE BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chandanika L.

    Great experience here! I absolutely love that they have a toys for the kids -- it made the visit so much more relaxing and truly family friendly. The burger was delicious, the beer was super refreshing & cheap, and everything was beautifully set up and displayed. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which really made the whole experience even better. Overall, this place is a gem. We will definitely be coming back!

    Linda R.

    We were visiting downtown Grand Junction, CO, and happened upon Trail Life Brewing. It caught our eye because they were jammed with people. Also because my husband and I are big outdoor nature people. They have a nice craft beer selection including two of my favorite beers of all time, Oskar Blues Death by Coconut , and Left Hand Brewing's Milk Stout. We got there right before they closed, so unfortunately we missed out on their food. Next time we will have to try some. The menu looked great.

    Menu August 2025
    Diana G.

    Located downtown. They have inside and outside seating. You order at the counter and then find a spot to sit. They bring your food out. I ordered a beer and a slush for my drinks. For my food, I had the Brussels sprouts and the katsu banh mi. The Brussels sprouts: definitely a must. So good. Perfectly seasoned. The portion is shareable. The katsu banh mi. I made mine vegan. They replaced the chicken with tofu steaks. The do tofu steaks were thick. The French bread was soft. The flavors were great. It came with a side of fries or a salad. I opted for the salad. The salad was a good size. The Mexican lager (porch pounder) is made by them. It is light. They did offer a lime which I recommend. The slush was bourbon type. It wasn't overly sweet. Parking is street parking, but you may have to walk a few blocks. A lot of their dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian. The outside is dog friendly. Everyone we encountered was helpful.

    Burger
    Christina M.

    What a fun and cool place!! We walked up to the counter to order and the staff was super friendly and upbeat. We ordered two beers and a burger and Massaman Katsu curry. Both were delicious. The burger was thick and juice, with all the accompaniments. The curry was ridiculously good. Pretty much located in the heart of downtown. We sat at the raised table top bar, looking out at the passersby-ers. Neat place! Will be back!

    Mexican Lager,  Blonde ale
    Elizabeth G.

    Casual and outdoor seating during the summer. Fantastic brews and great food. Kitschy outdoor theme. Looking forward to trying more options when we have time

    CHICKEN KATSU* with side Salad
    Dexter R.

    I ate the CHICKEN KATSU with side Salad. I have to say, this is one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The KATSU burger was great too. Lots of good ingredients. I wish they had soda on the tap. Bartenders check on me periodically. Nice group. I recommend stopping here if in Grand Junction.

    Trail Burger
    Frank B.

    Selective craft beer menu and creative cocktail menu. Burgers and sandwiches with an Asian/American/Mexican Fusion Great location lots of shops and nice place to walk around before or after grabbing a drink or bite.

    Chicken Katsu and side salad
    Elise C.

    I've now eaten in and ordered to-go a few times, and I can say these people consistently provide tasty meals! The options are classic-with-a-twist. My most recent favorite is the Chicken Katsu sandwich, but I also really enjoy The Patagonia sandwich. Each hits a different sweet spot for me! They're also usually pretty accurate with their time estimates for to-go orders, which is really nice. You don't end up waiting or with cold food, either.

    Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
    J B.

    Four of us shared the following: Vegan Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts, Vegan Hummus and Kwarma with Falafel, Vegan Katsu Bahn Mi with side salad, and Vegan Falafel Wrap with fries These are way better than the average bar food. Much of it is stand alone restaurant level great food. The dishes weired best were the Falafel Wrap and Katsu Bahn Mi. The tofu cutlets in the BahnMi were substantial and satisfying with tasty other items in the sandwich. It was my favorite item at this meal, with the falafel being by next favorite. I really liked that the menu is clearly marked which items can be made vegan on request, and when placing the order theircrew is happily accommodating of such requests. I would gladly eat here again the next time we are in the area.

    A drink for lunch on vacation? Yes please! This was the winter cider they just started serving. It was delish!
    April K.

    Stopped in on our way over to Moab and so happy we did! The food was great (seriously great burger) and the waitstaff was friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back and recommend it to others.

    Environment
    Katy ..

    This was an on the whim restaurant and oh boy was it worth it! Trail Life is DELICIOUS! I love how you order at the front and sit anywhere makes the wait time much faster. The environment is super welcoming and safe especially if you're on a first date. The curry is a must try, it's so good, it's got a little spice but is creamy and delicious. The Patagonia sandwich is a sweet and savory with skinny fries.

    Veggie pakoras
    Athena M.

    I drove in off the highway which burned a little bit of time but I'm so happy I did! Amazing food at this place! The veggie pakoras were out of this world. The house-made falafel was also outstanding. Almost all menu items could be made with meat, vegetarian or vegan. Brilliant! I'll definitely be back as I cross Colorado. Thank you!

    David R.

    We ordered the " Chicken Katsu" sandwich and it was really good. One of the best sandwiches we have ever had. The chicken was cooked close to perfection and the sauce had the perfect amount of spice. Really excited to have learned about this join.

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    Quick friendly service and the food was fantastic. My sandwich was delicious as was the dessert. Would definitely visit again.

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    7 months ago

    Really good beer options. Excellent food!! A can't miss place to drink, eat, and socialize.

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    We loved this place great staff, food and drinks! Very unique and would recommend as a place to stop.

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    Ask the Community - Trail Life Brewing

    Are dogs allowed here?

    Due to City Health rules, because we have a kitchen, we do not allow dogs inside our building. They are allowed on the patio if they are quiet, well behaved, and on a leash. Thanks for asking!

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