Two words - truffle fries! I'm not a huge beer drinker, so I usually stick to the hard seltzers (blood orange is my favorite). They have live music many nights a week and very friendly staff! read more

Cool old school pub in the heart of downtown. Surprisingly large array of food options. Cool relaxed vibe with live music. We had: steakhouse burger with sweet potato fries, cauliflower tacos, hot pretzels with pub cheeses d Pinot Grigio ans lagers. Everything was extremely good. We will return soon! read more

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We love going here. Brett the bar tender is so fun and super nice!! We love the chicken ceaser salad!!! The French fries with beer cheese are super good too. The space is nice and large and they have music and trivia on specific nights!! read more

This is such a warm and friendly place! We were here on a saturday evening and found a nice table inside. we scanned the QR code for the menu and made our selections. we chose the reuben and the chicken fingers with fries. we also got the tower town blonde beer. soooo good! the food came out hot and delicious! These fries are some of the best i have had. you absolutely MUST order them. Trust me. The employee who took our order was super nice and friendly. they also have entertainment here but we were tired and left before they started. we will definitely come back and check it out. we also want to try some other food items. there are also some games you can play. darts and some cards and board games. i highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - chicken fingers and a cold beer! oh yeah! - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Had the original burger the Bavarian pretzel sticks chicken tenders with the Rosemary truffle oil. Very well cooked very hot and very delicious recommend read more

Ypsi Alehouse has been on my list for quite some time. The tag makes me giggle. Anyway, we stopped in for an ice cold one and to grab my tagabrew. It was a fun place. It wasn't too crazy for a Weds evening, but we got a feel for it. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. I was happy to see an amber on the menu and of course opted for this. I tried to broaden my horizons a bit this week but I just can't help it. I like what I like and can usually find something on the menu to enjoy. We sat down and enjoyed each other's company and the beautiful weather. We didn't eat, and I might come back to try some food. Over all it was a fun experience and we enjoyed ourselves. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Ahem.... - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Used to like this place but on Tuesday (10-7-25) in the afternoon when I went in to get some food, the kitchen manager was so unprofessional it was pathetic. I could hear him screaming and yelling at a worker in the kitchen. This isn't the first time, either, but it definitely was the last. There was an older couple at the bar at the time and I was surprised they didn't get up and walk out like I did. I never ordered anything and I refuse to give my business or my money to a business where they allow their manager to mistreat workers. Shame on you to the owner of this establishment. I gave your establishment another chance hoping that you had gotten rid of bad management, but apparently not. Do better! read more

If I could rate zero stars I would. Customer service there was unexplainable rude. When we walked in, we asked some one who very obviously worked there if they did and they continued to walk away from us after saying "yeah i do" in a very dismissive tone and didn't even attempt to assist. Then another worker walks past us and stares and walks away. We then step outside to call to see what was going on and if there was someone who could help us get our online order. The person on the phone answered in a very catty tone after me explaining what just happened and they said "let me come up front" again very dismissively. When we got met with the staff member at the door they said "you have to come to the front" which was in the back near the bar. Which made no sense. No apology on their end, no explanation on why the "backdoor" is placed out front and you just said "let me come up front" when walking to the so called back. Whatever this place is needs some serious restaffing, because it's is definitely not a business. Don't even get me started on the food, it was nasty, cold, and looked nothing like the what was described on the menu. I understand with my order being online there is a delay usually in the making of the food to being on your dining room table, however the way they packaged the food almost ensured it got cold within a couple minutes. I only took a bite and was extremely disappointed in this almost 13 dollar burger. read more

We really enjoyed hanging out at the Ypsi Alehouse. The bartender was fantastic and even let us be creative with our hop Passport options. The beers were solid and the Rosemary Truffle Fries....ohhh so tasty! I would most certainly make another trip back to the Alehouse. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Flights & Tags - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Great beers, food and vibe. The music is fab, and the peeps who work there are magnificent! And Ted is the best ‼

This was the first place in Ypsi my friends took me to while I was visiting. So that being said, this spot had some big shoes to fill--- and let me tell you it did not disappoint! I wanted a good burger--Now, I'm a Texan. A good burger, is important to me, and is typically hard to find outside of the Lone Star State. However, this burger was pretty dang delicious. It was well seasoned, the perfect size, and had a nice char to it. We ordered the rosemary truffle fries, and those completely changed my life. I devoured them so fast, we had to order another batch. The staff was super nice, the beer was affordable, and pretty taste. The vibe was very laid back, and was a wonderful introduction to Ypsi. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area. read more

Always worth a visit for the rosemary truffle fries. Solid American bar-style food, the Ruben was excellent-as was the Brie sandwich. Service was top-notch, friendly, helpful and easygoing. Three different live musicians in one evening. read more

Ypsi Alehouse had long been on my radar to check out. It's a spot that hosts Sunday night trivia (great pastime for a group of friends), and while I couldn't drum up a team to join me then, I was able to check it out on a recent weekend night out in Ypsi. Located downtown but slightly off the main drag, it's just the type of spot you will want to frequent now that the weather is cooling down. The cozy bar vibe is enhanced with closely-spaced tables and several seating area with comfy chairs, but if you're in the mood for a high-too table, you can find those near the bar area as well. A band was warming up when we popped in, so you can imagine some great tunes being played throughout the night here too. They have a variety of beers on tap, and while I'm not a fan of beer, the guys in my group who are were impressed with the selection and the taste of what they ordered. We stayed and chatted over a round before heading out for dinner elsewhere, although the bar bites looked pretty tempting and will warrant a repeat visit. If you need a new spot to discover, check out the Ypsi Alehouse and you just may find a new favorite place as well! read more

This place was a delight! The guy managing the bar was a talker and had some good recommendations for us. A word of caution that the online menu didn't entirely match the paper one, but everything was great. The cherry cider here is fantastic, well worth going out of your way for. The chocolate cherry snakebite (mix with beer) was also great. We opted for the soft pretzel sticks and these were also solid. Place seemed popular, with a steady stream of business. Definitely worth traveling for, this spot was a winner! read more

The beer is excellent and they always have a pretty wide variety. The food is good though not complex, including burgers, other sandwiches (several chicken), salads, wings, etc. There is live music most nights, darts, and seating near the music at the bar and at a casual seating area near by. There is music most nights and Sunday afternoons, which can be folkish, rock, jazz, Irish, etc. The staff are very nice. read more

This was a nice surprise. I've heard about Ypsi Alehouse for years and stopped in for the first time today to go to a board game meet up. The vibe inside is really nice, quiet and cozy. Staff are super friendly. The place is really clean. We just walked up to the bar and put our order in. The beer was pretty decent and inexpensive. Next time we will try the food. The hamburgers looked and smelled amazing. read more

I've went to this awesome place twice already. Both times were pretty good. The atmosphere is good, the food is yum, and the wine is yum. My partner and I ordered their original burger and had their sweet white wine. Both were delicious. Also, their waiter Spencer is spiffy. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Their white wine. - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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What brought us here? Groupon! Came in pretty late at night. There was a cozy corner near the bar where everyone was. Our Groupon got us 2 flight of beer. Every brewery/ale house has a unique flight. This was definitely one of them. You have to have a finesse on grabbing the whole thing. The choices we had was good, granting it is still winter, and in my experience that is more warm and cozy flavors (which I'm not too fond of). We also got fries (no pictures) it was yummy. So I just dove right to it. And the ice cream bar from ice box brand. We got the green dragon which is the mint ice cream with Oreo. There's 2 sizes which cost $3 & $5. I suggest getting the smaller ones. We had the $5 for use to share, it was definitely more than enough. We also had a few minuted of fun with the darts. Overall our night experience was fun. Will definitely come back, we have a hop passport to use. read more

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Came in after sometime away and ordered a 1lb of their smoked wings with cranberry bbq sauce. Was amazing actually and will keep a closer eye on the specials. Beer was a scotch ale called Lallybroch at 9% ABV 16 IBU it was delicious!!! read more

I enjoyed a tasty cheeseburger and their isle royal amber - a winning combo. A good surf rock band was playing live that Friday night

It's a bar with a side of brewed beers. I liked the dark atmosphere in this hole in the wall local tap house. There's no shortage of people watching and culture for the area and it seems they're open to the local music seen. If I had a choice next time in town I'd look for a place to stay within walking distance to places like this. Fun, friendly staff, and live music! How could you go wrong?! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this place! My husband and I had been wanting to try it for a while after reading a yelp review of a friend. We went on a Friday night, which we thought would be pretty packed but surprisingly it was pretty empty! Upon entering, you're asked to get a menu, pick a seat and then when you're ready order at the bar. We founds seats in their main dining area but it looked like a nice space with some high top tables at the bar, the bar itself, and then the dining area. There was a more open area where there were tables, but were cleared for some Friday night music taking place. Now I will say this: the space is small and when music is happening it gets SO LOUD that you can't hear or talk to anyone without yelling. So be warned about that. The menu blew me away. They had so many vegetarian options and actually many vegan options! We ordered a basket of their truffle fries which were so delicious (and vegan!). They're beer battered and then seasoned with truffle and herbs and served with a side of aioli. The aioli I wasn't too crazy about. Tasted a little too "sweet" than it should. For dinner, I ordered the sweet potato poletnta cakes: three mini polenta cakes topped with sweet potatoes, a chimicurri, jalepenos and other things. It can be made vegan (without sour cream) and you can add a protein on top. I chose the chipotle black bean burger, which was served on the side. This dish was great! It wasn't too heavy, great for one person. The flavors were so robust and smokey. I'd recommend this dish to anyone as an entree! Overall, it was a great dining experience. It's not in the best part of Ypsilanti...well I take that back we didn't feel unsafe there, but it's not he most "family-friendly" location of Ypsilanti since the DejaVu gentleman's club is kitty corner to the Alehouse. But, parking is free in the lots nearby, the service was great, staff was friendly and suggested things for us since it was our first time and the food was delicious. I do think we will be back! read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Sweet potato polenta cakes with black bean burger added on the side (vegetarian) - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Right on the corner so easy to find, lots of inside seating, they also have an outside patio with a few tables! (Patios are 100% a plus in my eyes) Ordered a flight of 4 and to be honest I thought beer was just okay! Cool spot with a nice staff, they also have food but didn't try so review is solely based on beer! read more

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Ordered food for pick up. When a notification said my order was ready I walked the 2 blocks over to pick it up. Wasn't sure where to go, so the bartender took me back to the other side and we were told the grub hub order went out for delivery. I clarified I ordered it for pick up and was sent a notification that it was ready. I could hear the woman in the kitchen saying grub hub orders can wait until in house guest are served. Went to the bar and had a cider which wasn't anything special while I waited for about 15 minutes for food. When I was at the door leaving, the woman came from the kitchen and told me grub hub drivers should wait by the door. I said it was for me and I got a drink while I waited. She said well you were in the way and to wait here for grub hub orders. I walked out saying thanks that makes me feel welcomed. Burger was over salted and undercooked with a sad excuse for lettuce. It was kind of a bummer. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Ordered medium well, a little under cooked for me. - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Found this place on Yelp. We were only staying a block away, so we decided to check it out. For dinner we had the pulled pork sandwich and a cheeseburger. The pork was terrific, but the burger was just okay. The fries were really great. They have a nice selection of beers to try. I really enjoyed the brews; served by very friendly bartenders. There was live music, which was nice to have while playing darts. All in all, a nice spot for fun night out. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Always a great time! They have live music and a back patio (lights up at night, too). Definitely try the Rosie Country Irish Red Ale and for sure the delicious Rosemary Truffle Fries with Honey Aioli. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Rosie Country Irish Red Ale delicious! - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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LOVE this place! Great bar food! I'm not a beer drinker but this place made me one. The beer is so good. Love playing darts here. Love the events and live music. Definitely somewhere you want to try! read more

His place is bad, the one good thing was the live music and atmosphere- we had three different shitty beers, the place is an effin mess and not in a catchy way... just bar food and nothing looked special if you even wanted to get something read more

The Alehouse is the best place for beer in Ypsi with the friendliest staff. The Hotel Porter is so tasty (and has been off tap for something like 10 months so we're thrilled that it's back!). We love their food, particularly the burgers. The fries are also amazing- golden and crispy every time. Most nights you can find something fun happening, like live music, comedy or trivia. All in all, we love the Alehouse! read more

Just stopped by and they are closed. 3:20 pm on Sunday. But Deja Vu is going strong across the street. Not sure why they were closed. Arbor Brewery here we come. read more

The beer was great and I enjoyed my company, but I was very disappointed with the service. I am a Tagabrewer and enjoy checking out all of the Tag-A-Brew breweries, but this was the worst service I have ever received. What made it worse is it is in my own backyard. I was not greeted, not approached at the table, and when I finally made it to bar was ignored. I had been standing there for quite a while and one of the bar tenders looked me in the eye several times but never offered to help. Instead they serviced three other patrons that walked ip to the bar after me. I was very disappointed. Just beware if you go. read more

It's aight. Here's the breakdown: 3 (3.5?) stars for the beer. It's fine, but I've never had anything that wowed me, and the prices are too high for the quality, in my opinion. 4 stars for the atmosphere. The dart boards and games are a fun touch, and it's usually pretty laid back in there if you're looking to separate yourself from the student bar scene. The bartenders are nice. Their live music is decent. But here's where it gets dicey... 1 star for the food, y'all. They have good french fries, but that's about it. I've heard that the food used to be great, but the kitchen has fallen flat in recent years, and that seems to be the case. The fish in the fish and chips was greasy, overcooked, and weirdly tiny. No bueno. Their black bean burger is, without a doubt, the single worst black bean burger I've ever had the displeasure of eating. I've had a lot of iffy veggie burgers in my day, but y'all, this one was so bad I couldn't even eat it. Completely flavorless, at once both mushy and chunky (how is that possible?), with raw bits of carrot sprinkled throughout. I'd rather be charged $10 for a frozen morningstar patty, honestly. That being said, I'll definitely return just for drinks and hangs. Definitely steering clear of the food in the future, though. read more

Super fun place! We had a groupon and went in expecting it to be a brewery with not much else. Well were we surprised!! In addition to yummy beer, they have food, board games, and there was live music later in the evening. We really enjoyed the fries and aioli. Our game of scrabble came to almost a stand still because we couldn't stop eating the fries. Definitely going to get them again next time we go. As the musicians were setting up, more people started trickling in, but it still wasn't overly loud or crowded. However, we were there around 6pm on a weeknight so I can only imagine how busy it can get on the weekends. read more

Tonight my friend's band was supposed to play. They had their entire set up, and were ready to go. Ypsi Alehouse let their liquor license expire and got shut down from selling alcohol. Instead of staying open for food and nonalcoholic beverages, they sent their entire staff home and canceled the band. We had about 50- 75 friends and family coming, and almost all were willing to buy food and pop. They also complained about having to throw out food for the entire weekend. I am not sure why exactly an Alehouse would allow their liquor license to expire, but it certainly shows a lack of professionalism. We were all extremely disappointed in this establishment. We moved the show to a local backyard, and had a great party. Get it together Alehouse! read more

. STARS FOR LIVE MUSIC 4 nights a week. 5. STARS for atmosphere, it has comfortable seats and a separate areas for darts, watching sports and gaming. 4. STARS for the beer. Its good , affordable and especially during happy hour. And they usually feature a beer of the week that is ppriced specially. 1. SMALL STAR for the food. It used to be great but im afraid the kitchen has fallen on hard times. Eat at your own risk! read more

They're freshly open, so I'll give them four stars provisionally and adjust as needed. The yutz behind me in line asked "Is it only craft beer here, or do you have real brands?" If I ran the joint, that would be enough to bounce the guy out on his ear. The server didn't do that; this says much of the chill atmosphere. When I entered the air was fragrant with their brisket chili, which I ordered. Chili is often a dicey proposition, because chili preferences are every bit as personal as beer preferences, and no guarantee your taste will match theirs. Ypsi Alehouse chili was a little sweet for my taste, but a nice amount of heat is there, and the smokiness of the brisket is a welcome addition. I probably should have gotten a beer flight, but the Jimmy Jack Normal Beer was tasty. Good tartness, not bitter, carbonation sharp on the tongue. I could easily session this if I let myself. Prices feel a little high, however the menu says the staff are paid a living wage and tipping is discouraged. I was comfortable with the total I paid, but it still felt weird to deliberately not tip. Service was pleasant, though possibly not up to speed. (First day, so I'll forgive that.) And besides, you can teach systems a lot more easily than you can teach nice. I'll be back. read more

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Got the wings for $10 as an app and they were liberally the smallest wings I've ever seen. We asked to get 1/2 tossed in bbq and the other in 1/2 the Thai peanut to try it out and they said no. Left and went to Red Rock instead to get entrees as we were afraid they wouldn't be good here. The beer was good and the light by the bar was cool. Very glad there's another place downtown Ypsi and hope they do well. read more

Ypsi Alehouse - Tiniest wings ever - Brewpubs Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

If I could give zero I would. The food here is terrible. i would never spend money here again. I wish I could upload a picture. The meat is very over cooked and barely any on the sandwich and the bread taste moldy. Never again. read more

First time in, and QUITE IMPRESSED. I had a steakhouse burger that felt like it was made with love. Absolutely delicious, and the fries were crispy and yum yum in the tum tum. Fast and friendly bar staff, and overall a great experience! read more

My wife and I have some friends that are in a band and they were playing at the Ypsi Alehouse on Thursday, February 2. So, my wife and I made our first trip to this pub to listen to our friends play. For those that have never been here please take notice that this is set up like a traditional English pub. This means that you order your food & drinks at the bar and then take a seat with your drinks and wait for your food to be brought out to you. Also, the menu states that this is a NO TIPPING pub because the owner pays the workers a living wage. These are just a couple of things to keep in mind if you choose to visit. The food & drinks menus are on a table as you first walk into the pub. The menus were pretty diverse and some eclectic items on them, especially considering the fact that we were in a pub. We went in expecting the usual bar fare but were pleasantly surprised at what we found. We made our decisions and meandered over to the bar to place our orders. The lady working the bar was very pleasant and patiently answered all of our questions. To be honest, when we found out it was a no tipping pub we were cautiously optimistic about the service. However, by the time the night ended we were very satisfied with the level of service we received. One of the things we liked was that once we placed our order they ran our credit card so that a tab could be opened. Some may not like this but we found it convenient when going back to the bar to place additional orders. Now, let's talk about the important things: Their beer and food! My wife and I each ordered a JimmyJacks's Normal Beer to drink and an order of Sweet Potato Polenta Cakes to share. My wife also order the Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese w/Chicken and I ordered the Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese w/Pulled Pork. There were only a handful of other people in the pub at this time so our food arrived within 10 minutes. However, the pub got packed by the time we left so the wait times could be longer during peak hours. The Sweet Potato Polenta Cakes had the right amount of jalapenos to give it a nice little kick. They let you know they were there without being overpowering. There was a subtle smoky flavor as well. Overall, we would score these as a 4. Our sandwiches were huge and had generous portions. Unfortunately, they were cold. We expected a Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich to be hot or at least warm but, sadly, these were cold. It was as if the mac-n-cheese had been prepared earlier in the day and it had been sitting around. Nonetheless, the Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese w/Pulled Pork had good flavor and the pork was moist. The bread was nice and thick and crunchy as well. My wife's Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese w/Chicken wasn't as tasty. The chicken was lean and plentiful but it was bland. She agreed that my sandwich was better and she also liked the bread on both sandwiches. Overall, we would score the sandwiches as a 2.5-3. To finish, we ordered a Peanut Butter Cookie. We love peanut butter cookies!!! So, it can be hit or miss when it comes to peanut butter cookies at different restaurants/stores. However, this cookie was might tasty and was nice & moist! We would score the cookie as a 5. We really liked the JimmyJack's Normal beer and went back and ordered a second one. We found the atmosphere & vibe to be nice and also found the pub to be comfortable. Also, we found all of the staff to be friendly and helpful. We would score the atmosphere & service as a 4. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and we would recommend the Ypsi Alehouse. read more

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