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    Yellow Springs Brewery

    3.8 (34 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Raspberry Springer
    Lexus F.

    We have been wanting to try yellow springs for a while now! We tried visiting about a month ago but were unable to find parking, so give yourself a little extra time to find a spot if the lot is full. I ordered the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich, which was great (not too spicy for people who are sensitive). My fiance ordered the cheeseburger, which he also enjoyed! Food was hot and came out very quickly. You can order everything at the bar or via the QR code on the table. Great spot for larger groups too!

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    Panda B.

    Very excited they added a taproom and kitchen in Columbus! Love the brewery in Yellow Springs, but nice to have one a bit closer. Great beer, delicious food, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend!

    Lager
    Teresa C.

    Great place to stop for a beverage . Dog friendly patio . Decent amount of parking . I did not eat here . Nice patio .

    Sweet and Spicy Fries - $12
    Marsha M.

    Stopped in to meet a friend on a weekday night, and found a completely pleasant, adults in puffer jackets, working professional-vibe. A few toddlers accompanied their parents, and it was a calm but jovial atmosphere. Beers were lovely - Boat Show and their Farmhouse verily satisfied, and the food was nothing special but completely fine. We tried a falafel wrap that was small-ish but very flavorful. It came on a store bought pita, with falafel that were a bit wet inside? Drowned in tzatziki - which I prefer. Sweet and Spicy Fries were not spicy, but had a distinct Asian flair - very impressive looking and tasted good. You will not find any college students here (phew!). When the weather gets warmer I'll be back to meet neighborhood friends on the patio.

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    Sarah N.

    I am so happy this is in Columbus! I have previously visited Yellowsprings Brewery in Yellowsprings and enjoyed it so much. So I'm glad they're open here now and serve their own food! When you walk in, I expected a host stand and to be seated, but it's a first come first seating. However, you order everything (drinks and food) at the counter. That line seemed a little slow to get through from what I saw. However I sat at the bar and was able to order everything directly from my seat. There is a heated outdoor area to help add to the seating. I tried a few beers and enjoyed them all. My friend I was with did try a sour beer which was definitely one of the better sours beers I've had anywhere. The food was great. I ordered the Butternut Grilled Cheese which was so crispy and savory. I would have given it 5 stars but opted for 4 since the service was a little slow and slightly unorganized, which is to be expected however since this place just opened. Next time I come here I hope to give it 5 stars!

    GF Cider that they offer
    Abby K.

    I was super excited to try this place when they opened! I have mixed feelings, the drinks were super cheap (1 cider and 2 beers plus tip was $14 during Happy Hour) and the ambiance was so nice inside! The service was great, but the cider and beers were just not very good :( I'd still be open to try them again when it warms up in the spring / summer, but for now it's probably a pass. Did not try any food, but it did look super good!

    Maple bourbon
    Abbie S.

    Congrats on the grand opening! My co workers and i were able to grab a spot after work and it was packed. The ambiance was very nice and welcoming . Service was very nice and helpful. However I was very disappointed in the food. They have a full kitchen and my poutine was pitiful, it had zero gravy and the egg was too fried it had black around the edges. It was not worth 12$. I think the menu could use some work, but I would go back for their drinks.

    Signage
    Nathan V.

    I had a late lunch there on Thursday, December 21, around 3:30pm. I had taken a long hike with my son and just gotten back into town from a state park. We were hungry, wanted a beer and Yellow Springs was new, having replaced "The Crest". It is located at the corner of Indianola and Crestview. I would say it is west of Clintonville, north of OSU and inside Columbus, OH proper - but I am no geographer. The beers are all small batch brews (at least on the menu) and I selected one matching my plebeian tastes (I often drink cheap, watery beers and like 'em). This one, while golden was flavorful, cold and crisp. There was more than one bartender, the bar was crowded, but not the tables in the room. I got a fried and battered fish sandwich and fries, my son a falafel and fries. Atmosphere was lively but not obnoxious. The service was friendly and fast. The location (for us) was perfect - a neighborhood bar! The food: tasty, well-presented. The breading on the fish was crunchy, the fries were crunchy and salty. Without asking, our barkeep brought over malt vinegar. What a friendly and customer-aware gesture! I'm going back.

    Veggie bowl added Chicken $18
    Sara S.

    Service & ambiance are great! Food portions were small for the price. No side comes with your sandwiches... it's $3 more for a small portion. See below. I'd rather have the Neiman ranch burger at Northstar for 18.90 that comes with a side! 0urs was more here with the burger and fries (no sauces) & the quality of meat is lacking and small. The veggie bowl was delicious, but again small, for $12 + $6 for a little chicken. Beers are $8 for a pint. Hopefully they have a happy hour!

    French Dip and Fries
    Ben M.

    Was finally able to try out the new Yellow Springs Brewery location in Clintonville. I've been to their location in Yellow Springs and both have a unique atmosphere that is upbeat and focuses on that beer drinking scene. Plenty of different seating options. We specifically went for dinner so primarily this review will focus on that experience and less on their beers. Overall, the food was just ok. Everything came out relatively quickly, but was all just barely warm. We got the cheese curds which looked good, but lacked much flavor. Again, they weren't gooey in the middle like you'd hope for. Two of us got the French dip and while it had decent flavor, it was $18 just for the sandwich and another $3 for the fries. Their price points along with the lack of some flavor across the fries and cheese curds is primarily why I take two stars off. The food prices in general fall on the higher end and for a taproom, that seems out of character. I hope they would dial up the flavor in the future and add some spices/seasonings. I'd also hope they would reevaluate the pricing across the board. The pretzels and cheese looked good, but couldn't justify $10 for two pretzel sticks and cheese. I wish them the best and I'll give them another shot in the future and will update this.

    Marvin H.

    Very good drinks and very clean.The staff is nice and beer plus mixed drinks are good. Didn't get food but will visit

    Grand Opening
    Brian F.

    Got a beer here on opening day, and it was excellent! I got the handsome brown and was probably one of the first two or three beers served at this location. Service was speedy. I did not get food. There's an area for merch and to go beer. One wall is painted with the YSB logo. Not much else really as far as ambiance.

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    Great vegan menu! Very affordable! Great atmosphere! The beer was good too and they have a decent happy hour!

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    This place has Amazing beer & even better experience. It's a must go if you are in the area!

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