Asking ourselves why we hadn't been to Haven Beer Company in Hamden sooner! I never realized how…read morebig the space/grounds were, and I'm obsessed with the rooftop. If I were a student at Quinnipiac, this would be my spot! The beer is exclusively brewed and sold on premises, so it was our first time trying it, and we really enjoyed it. Their food menu is huge, and while there's a lot of choices, we have to say they do everything well! Some elevated and international choices too that we weren't expecting, but everything we tried was fantastic, including dessert. That sampler platter is the way to go, and honestly Colten and I could've made a meal out of just that! We will absolutely be back!

I was excited to order the Belgium waffle with house made peach compote and fresh whipped cream…read more The presentation was nice and I was ready to dig in. This is where my food fell short. The peach compote was refrigerator cold but tasty, and my waffle was room temperature. The whipped cream was perfect. I figured out that the waffle was commercially made, not in-house but it should have been served hot. I was shocked that my peaches were cold. I asked if they could be microwaved but they didn't have one. I asked the waitress to pass along my suggestion and took my food to go. Once heated at home, it went down well. The syrup wasn't warm either. Good dish but not missing the correct temperature

I love the Goat. They have a nice coffee selection and always fun beverages, teas and lemonades. If…read moreyou need a morning coffee fix or an afternoon pick me up, they have something for you. And if you don't know what you want they always have interesting staff favorites to try.

I came here with a group of friends. I tried the wines instead. I really enjoyed the Cayuga white…read moreand an apple blend. The service was fast and friendly. I would come back again to try the drafts.

Great food and the staff was awesome! Only downside is they did not have all the scotch that was…read moreon the menu. Overall would definitely go back and recommend.

Awesome place to grab a pint and food! Nestled next to the walking trails, it's a good place for…read morepeople watching on a nice day. My friend and I thought we would grab a bite for dinner from here and I'm so happy that we did! There is an extensive selection of beers, ciders, and specialty cocktails. The food menu also offers something for everybody! I decided to give the birria tacos special a try, while my friend ordered the smoked meatloaf sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The tacco meat was so tender and I tried a bite of my friend's meatloaf which was so good that I may order it next time! Our waitress was also kind and helpful! I'm happy to return to this establishment again in the near future!

12 Percent Beer Project is basically a playground for anyone who loves their beer with personality…read more The vibe hits that sweet spot between minimalist‑industrial and "yes, I could absolutely spend an afternoon dissecting hop profiles here." It's spacious, energetic, and has that low‑key hum of people who actually care about what's in their glass. Service is dialed in. The staff knows their stuff--like, actually knows it. Ask about a collab stout or a triple‑dry‑hopped hazy and you'll get real tasting notes, not the generic "it's smooth" answer you get at lesser taprooms. And the beer selection? This is where 12 Percent flexes. Rotating taps full of experimental drops, collabs with cult‑favorite breweries, and a lineup that swings from pastry stouts to funky saisons to IPAs that taste like someone squeezed a whole orchard of tropical fruit into your glass. It's the kind of board that makes you want to order a flight just to avoid FOMO. While you can't order a flight they do offer two small pours at a time and I did just that. Maybe just a time or two. I recommend you do!! Cheers

This spot had been on my radar for years, and I was so glad my partner and I were recently able to…read morecheck it out. The aesthetic is sleek and cool. The high ceilings are quite lofty. I love the designs on the wall, which totally look like pouring beer. The minute you walk in, you smell the hops. There are some lovely, fresh options each day from local breweries. We had a great local stout and hazy IPA. Classics! You can order local food to the joint. There are only basic snack options sold here. There's a coffee counter, but beware of their hours! We didn't realize it would close, and we missed it by about half an hour. Don't make the same mistake we did!

Not too long ago I experienced my first beer with Front Porch Brewing and really enjoyed it!…read moreI had Neil's Samoa Donut Stout. This is categorized as a pastry stout and I really like those but have to be in the right mood for one. Preferably during the colder months out of the year. Apparently there are a few variations with the donut stout but as the name implies I got the Samoa version. What makes up in the flavor and texture profile is a sweet, smooth, chocolate, creamy and rich beer that Steve and I shared. A whole pint of this might have been too much for me but Steve and I shared it which made it proportioned quite well. A wonderful start with this brewery and would love to try the other donut versions of this stout! I saw a French Toast one that also caught my eye!

Front Porch Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in November…read more2017. It was founded by business partners James Flynn, Drew Peccerillo, Tiffany Ulrich and Ryan Voytek. Flynn began home brewing about five years earlier in a friend's backyard and eventually moved to brewing on his front porch (hence the name of the brewery). After he started getting better at home brewing, he decided to turn his hobby into a business. The small brewery brews a variety of different styles but mainly brews different kinds of IPAs and Sours. The small brewery and taproom has a one-barrel system and can only brew a small amount of beer at a time. They occasionally enlist the help of brewery collectives such as The Beeracks in East Haven or Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven in order to produce and distribute beer on a much larger scale. I've been visiting Front Porch Brewing since not long after they first opened. On my first visit, I ordered a flight which consisted of a Belgian Dubbel, a Session IPA, a Sour IPA, and a Pale Ale. The latter (named "Devil Children") was my favorite and the ABV appropriately clocked in at 6.66%. My most recent visit was this weekend to pick up some new cans that they released. Both new beers were brewed on a larger scale at Twelve Percent Beer Project and were available at both Twelve Percent and Front Porch's taproom. The first offering was a Double IPA called "Leaving So Soon?" It's aggressively brewed with Citra, Strata, Galaxy, and El Dorado hops. It had some lovely tropical notes from all of the different hops. It clocks in at 8% ABV and each can features alternating artwork that sort of resembles tarot cards. The second offering is an Imperial Pastry Stout called "Neil's French Toast Donut Stout". It was brewed in collaboration with Neil's Donuts (with locations in Wallingford and Middletown) and made with a generous amount of their French Toast donuts. It clocks in at 10% ABV and has a delicious aroma of donuts. I later stopped at Neil's to get some donuts to dunk into the beer! Delicious!! Well done everyone!

Good food enjoyed what was ordered, did pick up and not a crazy long wait. All the food was…read morefantastic great flavor

I am pleasantly surprised with this "newer" restaurant -- inside of a hotel, this restaurant…read morereplaced an older one that wasn't my favorite. There are plenty of TVs for game watching and a well stocked bar. The cheeseburger is delicious, and all of our food came out exactly how we ordered it. I was nervous about the "B" health and safety rating. It seems accessible, has a unique firefighter theme, and the staff was very nice. Very clean.

I've been wanting to try Skygazer for a little while and had the opportunity to try them. I am…read moregrateful that I did but the beer I had was just okay. I had one of their beers from their Watercolors series. A whole bunch of variants with a whole bunch of flavors. The version I had was Banana, Cherry, Raspberry, Graham Cracker, Marshmallow and Milk Sugar. Described as a Weisse type beer I had the impression that it would be a lighter beer in body but it wasn't really as it was pretty thick and had more of the traits of a sour. Very sweet to drink which was exciting at one point and time for me with this beer type but it was something I tired of quickly as many other breweries started making these types of beers. Just a bit too sweet and thick for me to get too wrapped up with this beer.

What a great group of brewers who love their stuff! It's not a regular brewery where you hang out…read moreat tables and sip, there's no taps.. but they let you sample any of the beer they're selling. It's really good stuff too. It's inside of a garage but decorated very cool inside. There's easy parking too which is nice. It's basically a few cool people who also like to brew/drink beer and are doing this as side job while they all also work real world jobs too! The sour ipas, ipas and sours are really great and flavorful. Love it.

Good food. Big bar tight parking. Friendly service. Inside and patio seating available…read more Small menu but all very good. Conveniently close to the Oakdale music venue.

Located in a mostly residential.area, the restaurant is cosy. Our server was very good. The great…read morereviews had us so excited, but we were very disappointed. The birria tacos were an embarrassingly small amount, 2 small tacos, for $18. Son said the sauce was more BBQ than birria My pulled.chicken tacos were 3 for $16, so a better portion size, but the seasoning made the chicken taste more like beef. Again, not as enjoyable. The Burger was cooked perfectly, but had no flavor. Husband said supermarket beef had more flavor. The handcut fries were terrific. Cooked perfectly. But they couldn't make up for the main meals not being worth it. Not going back.

Have a great time here. The staff is always super friendly. Reasonably priced. Fun atmosphere.read more

My wife and I attended a birthday celebration at this fine establishment. From the time we walked…read morethrough the door everyone that works there was personable and friendly. The drinks were delicious and carefully prepared never had to wait for a drink.The pool tables were in great shape and well maintained. The inside of the bar was clean and neat. We can't wait to return!!!

Crossroads Coffee feels like a true hardworking, one woman show. Every time I've stopped in, the…read moresame girl is behind the bar, and she is absolutely killing it. It's so nice to see someone who is clearly passionate about coffee and takes so much pride in what she does. She moves so quickly and efficiently, and I've never had a bad coffee nor pastry here. They have a great selection of house made syrups, along with a rotating list of monthly specialty drinks, so there's always something new to try!! The shop itself is tiny, but has such a cozy, welcoming vibe and is the perfect little spot to catch up with a friend. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in the area!

The dunkaroos iced latte was phenomenal, from the vanilla custard to vanilla whipped cream, ending…read morethe with the cookie crumble. Amazing paired with the cozy ambiance and welcoming staff. Definitely worth a try