November 20, 2009
Stopped in again today (11/8), they had some gems on draft like Unfiltered Schlenkerla Ur-Bock, La Trappe Isidor, Founders Porter ($5 pint), and Surly Furious. It hit 70º today, so they had the large front windows open with little patio tables outside. Enjoyed a B.O.B. burger that was decked out with pork belly, a fried egg, and Red Dragon Cheddar. Gave Kuma’s and Bad Apple a run for their money. Local crowd of all ages. Give B.O.B. a try if you haven’t been... 03-23-2009 The space was fairly open with table seating in the center, some loungey couches in the corner by the window, and more private booths along the side wall. The atmosphere was laid back and cozy, there’s a very "neighborhood" vibe here without pretense. The jukebox was surprisingly good with a variety of classics. There was a patio area outside with tables for the warmer months. On the bar there was a card listing 10 Bock biers, including Schlenkerla Fastenbier (with an optional side of bacon, lol), Celebrator, Aventinus, Vitus, Capital Blonde Doppelbock, and a rare Steinbier, Granitbock. Their German taps alone blew away Resi’s selection, (which I visited on the same day). Metro Dynamo, Cane & Abel, and Lagunitas IPA were some of the other drafts. The beer menu was well organized, listing draft beers with their serving size, ABV, tasting notes, and price. Bottles were listed by country of origin, also including size and pricing. There were a few sour ales in the Belgian list, which was nice to see. Plenty of English, German, and Trappist options, more than what’s listed on their website. US craft bottles seemed to be slightly limited, but there were several staples like DFH 90, Founders Reds Rye, Alpha King, and Lakefront Riverwest Stein. Other gems like Carnegie Porter were under an "around the world" heading. Robyn was the bartender, and she was really great. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the selection, and about beer in general. Service was quick, generous tastes were offered, beers came in branded glassware with proper pours.

October 13, 2008
I live right around the corner from this place and it has been a weekly staple for my friends and I. The environment and music are really chill and relaxed. Service is usually good but has been slow at times when it’s really busy. They have very tasty food and a well rounded beer selection that caters to most styles. It can be a little pricey but they have daily specials (like a tasty Monday burger and fries for $4) that makes it easier on the wallet. Beer prices are fair for the most part ($4 or $5 for many of the micro pints and $7 or $8 for some higher alcohol rarer ones).There is an outdoor patio which is nice but a large section of the front is a garage door that is opened when the weather is nice, thus creating a open air environment. Unfortunately the weather is cooling now but the inside if nice and cozy. Good place to bring a date too, if you so desire.

September 7, 2008
Love this place! The bar and restaurant area have true character- sometimes a jazz musician plays softly in a corner, or the PA system might play the collected oeuvre of The Clash. The list of about 20 draft beers is always astutely selected and includes reasonably priced flights of beer.There are also great selections of bottled beer, wines by the glass, scotch, etc. A sleeper that I only discovered recently and I’ve lived around the corner for years.