4. Restaurants

The Beer Research Institute

1641 S Stapley Dr,Ste 104, Mesa, AZ, 85204
  • (480) 892-2020
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  • J S.

    The Food was AMAZING... The atmosphere a little awkward, and HORRIBLE location but we WILL be back. Hubby had the Spanglish. And DEVOURED it. Literally even the server commented how fast he ate it. He had been there before and knew EXACTLY what he wanted. I started with a tiny salad w/ ranch- Shouldn't be called Ranch, it was REALLY good, but nothing close- maybe call it "house" or "BRI Original"?? It is REALLY good with the fries! I had had the SW BBQ (on hoagie- im not a fan of Hawaiian rolls) it was great and the server had no problem accommodating the switch and it was pretty dry, but a side of BBQ fixed that right up. And drum roll please...... The green chili mac and cheese was OUT OF THIS WORLD! IT was SO HOT. And SO CREAMY. IT was PERFECT!!!!! I am a mac and chz eater- I try it everywhere i can. And this is hands down the best green chili/spicy mac ive ever had!!! Had a sample of watermelon beer and cherry bomb, both a little off separately, but when I mixed them.. OH YEAH. I actually ordered a 1/2 watermelon 1/2 cherry bomb. It was delicious. We sat on the back patio, nice and shaded buy HOLY COW was it hot. No air, no breeze, no misters, no fans... DEFINITELY need to consider something back there. But it was quiet and fun to people watch the movie goers. And what are those hooks under the tall tables?!? PURSE HOOKS?!?!?! GENIUS!!!! The service was FANTASTIC. He was so personable. Talked with us for a long time (hope he wasn't neglecting anyone). ;) I dont' understand the name... But it doesn't matter the food was awesome. The "hostess" looked like a hooker... but again, we WILL be back- for the food. Really wish it was further south and east. Would be a HUGE success in downtown Gilbert?!? Downtown Chandler? San Tan village? Anywhere, than where its at. Lol. Just would have preferred to walk around and enjoy the night when we were done. Cant wait to go again!!!

    (5)

  • Amanda J.

    WoW WoW Wow!!!!!!! Yummy Beer, juciy wings, clean, great service, and the food (holy cow) the food is out of this world good!!!!

    (5)

  • Mat O.

    Research complete. The result: meh. Food was okay. The sauce on the stacked enchiladas didn't really seem to fit and seemed more out of place as we ate. The burger was good, but nothing special. Good selection of high alcohol beers. All in all, nothing too great, nothing too terrible.

    (3)

  • Sean M.

    I''ve become determined to like this bar, but there's something off with the ambiance. The food is killer, we've had the cheese steak, the Spanglish on our first visit and last night the putein and pub burger, and of course tried a handful of beers recommended by the staff; all of which have been amazing!!!!! I'm not sure if it's the fact that BRI is extremely well lit for a bar, the poor sound quality from their audio setup, or the lack of TVs, but I am lacking the desire to stick around after a pint and food. I have high hopes that they will get it dialed in and it's well worth a try if you're in the area.

    (3)

  • Amanda R.

    Everything was amazing! The food, the staff, the beer, we have no complaints whatsoever. Our only regret is that we are only in town for the night. Absolutely delicious! .... It's been months, and I'm still thinking about how amazing their house made fries were....for reals. I'm craving them so bad right now!

    (5)

  • A F.

    This is a great place! We stopped for dinner and drinks and were very impressed with both. The 480G is a great IPA, highly recommended! Also had the black IPA. Not as hoppy as I would have liked but flavorful with undertones of coffee and chocolate. Started off with the Meat Candy appetizer. It's basically fresh bacon with Sriracha sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. There's more to it as well. Just know it tastes great. For dinner we ordered the tacos and the bbq pork sandwich. They were both fantastic! It's a small place in a strip mall, so if you get there during a peak time be prepared to saddle up next to a stranger at one of the long tables. No biggie, that's part of the experience! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Mike D.

    This is a good place for groups and the beer is pretty good (and strong!). They're rather new and I think that shows in the service...or lack there of. During my visit it took me about 20 minutes to finally put a food order in. That gave me time to look over the food menu which is interesting and quite unexpected from your first impression of the athmosphere. I went with the cubano. The chef is definitely heavy handed with the meat as the sandwich was heafty. The beers run about $5-$7 and the food was reasonably priced. I'd swing by again for lunch if in the area and probably try the Spanglish sandwich.

    (3)

  • Lisa B.

    What a great place!! Staff is friendly and very knowledgable. Their beer is the best around (especially the Peach Lolli)! Amazing food with great daily specials that won't leave you disappointed! Love this place!!!

    (5)

  • Shawna T.

    My family was having dinner at red lobster when there server had told them about this new brewery that opened up. Local beers, homemade food. Sounded like our spot! Awesome little place, variety of all local beers. They were so extremely accommodating! Although they were out of a few things they went above and beyond to make our visit perfect! We need more places and more service like this!! Pretzels and green chili Mac and cheese was fantastic! We will be back!

    (5)

  • Eric S.

    I am breaking my rule of never reviewing a place after only visiting once for this place. I like the decor and set up of this place. The food was good and the service on a busy Friday night was prompt and attentive. I like that they supplement their beer list with other great craft brews to be sure that they have something for everyone without feeling pressured to brew what everyone else already has. All this being said, while I was there I witnessed possibly the best customer service I have seen at a restaurant last Friday, which is what made me make a review. About 7 PM they announced a special limited tapping from another brewery in the valley. The table next to me had just cashed out and were leaving. The man asked the owner, who had just made the announcement and was now at a table eating and drinking with friends, if he could have a sample of the beer before he left. The owner left his dinner, went to the bar and poured the man a sample of the beer. I see a few posts here bashing the customer service and so I decided that I needed to post that we had the opposite experience on a busy night. Everyone was great, the food was good and I will be going back.

    (4)

  • Kathleen W.

    I just love this place! I have never had bad beer, or food or service. Everyone is welcoming, friendly!! My only complaint is it's not closer to home!! Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    Beer flight is such a good deal! Favorite beer was Belgian Tickler and the Street Cred. The poutine was a great start, the meat wasn't dry at all. The best part was the vanilla porter brownie :)

    (5)

  • Teena M.

    Had a great time. Great beer and burger was delicious. Best part was how friendly the staff was and very prompt service. We'll definitely go back !

    (5)

  • Bob S.

    I first read about BRI on Yelp. I was intrigued by their motto. "Doing beer research one pint at a time." This turned out to be not entirely true since they have a sampler 4 pack so you can find the beer on their menu that you like. Personally I really liked the Citrana out of Tucson which is described as a wild sour ale. The bartender, Jesse, asked what type of beers I liked when I first sat down. I wasn't helpful in telling her much but she picked 4 distinct types to give me a good choice for a second beer. I also tried the Silly Cheese Steak. The menu claims it is "silly good". It was excellent as were the crispy fries that accompanied it. The steak was thinly sliced and there were crisp peppers and melted provolone cheese covering the steak. The roll was soft and tasty though I would prefer a crusty roll. The only problem I had was finding the place. It is near the AMC theaters on Stapley. But I was expecting a stand alone building like the chain restaurants in that plaza. It is in the plaza building near the Starbucks. It was definitely worth looking for. I recommend you conduct your own research and remember to reward good service with a good tip.

    (4)

  • Christopher D.

    Everything was simply amazing. The beers were on point. The poutine was bomb and all of the the recommendations and pairings were great. The Vanilla Porter Brownie is to die for. I would come back just for that alone.

    (5)

  • Christopher K.

    I really enjoy this local brewery. They have a few brews that I enjoy and the customer service is great. Also, this place has never been too crowded when I've went. My favorite brews this far would have to be the War Paint Red IPA and the 480G IPA. I plan to try their food in the near future.

    (4)

  • Holly S.

    I was really excited when this place opened! More craft beer places in Mesa please! Beyond the really excellent beers however, I really love how enthusiastic BRI is about it's food. Many of the items on their menu are locally sourced and made from scratch. Some beer places put their beer first and the food seems like an afterthought. Not this place! Even their ranch dressing is made in house (and amazing!) This place has fantastic daily specials and a really nice variety on their menu. The service has always been top-notch. You can tell that these guys really care about quality and are so enthusiastic about what they do!

    (5)

  • Susie S.

    My husband and I went in to check this new place out and we were impressed. We sat at the bar and were helped by Jessie and Brandon throughout our visit. They were both very friendly and made sure we never needed anything. I had the macaroni and cheese (without meat for me) and it was, without a doubt, the best macaroni and cheese I have ever eaten. This is not your boring, run-of-the-mill mac'n'cheese, but instead it has a lot of different flavors and the green chilies give it a nice touch of heat without burning your mouth. My husband had the Pub Burger and couldn't stop talking about how good it was afterward. He had never had a burger with an egg on it, but he really liked it and plans to order it again on our next visit. We don't drink beer, but that wasn't an issue since the place has a bar and Jessie makes an incredible margarita. Next time we might try the wine as well since they offer that as well. This is a great new place and we'll definitely be back because I'm already craving that mac'n'cheese!

    (5)

  • Roger V.

    Unless I was being pressured to see a chick flick next door at AMC and needed a beer before doing so, I'd pass. Brews were so-so (we tasted and opted for guest taps). We were discussing the pretzel bites, which magically showed up at our table. We were all confused as to the miscommunication that led to them being ordered, so I had one... Terrible. Just then the server came by and said it was a mistake, to which we answered that we'd thought she'd overheard us discussing them. We sent them back. The bill came and pretzel bites were on there. The server asked if everything was OK as she picked up the credit cards, to which I answered everything except the pretzel bites we didn't order or eat... The response was "Uhhhhhhh, ok.", bill was returned with charge still there and she went on to other tables. Not worth the time to dispute. Don't know if the staff is new to the hospitality biz or what. Disappointment for sure.

    (2)

  • Tamsen K.

    Excellent, enthusiastic service, the BRI beers were legitimately tasty, and the food did not disappoint. "Meat candy"- sriracha candied bacon- need I say more? The fries seemed from scratch and disappeared before I could really get a feel for them- more 'research' is in order. ;-)

    (4)

  • Nichole C.

    Can't wait to go back! The beer was amazing, staff were welcoming and accommodating, and food was top notch! Love this place!

    (5)

  • Adam H.

    Went back after they opened to try their beer and food. The beer was solid, but nothing jumped out. It looks like they are trying different things and getting feedback so don't expect to always have the same options. The food was phenominal. I had the green chili mac and cheese with machaca. It needed a little more kick for me but, after adding a little hot sauce, it was pure perfection. They make all of their food from scratch (except the bread and one other item, but they will be doing thay soon, as well) and it shows.

    (5)

  • Philip D.

    There were lots of rave reviews so we decided to try. Or server was very knowledgable and helpful and both beers and food. First problems was he was the "ONLY" server. Service while good was very, VERY slow. Thankfully we got there and got our order in before it got crowded. One guy covering what should have been at the least 3 if not 4 servers, or a food runner something could help this mess. The statement about the food was, "Everything we can possibly make in house we do. We cook from scratch." Maybe so but everything we had, Pretzel Nuggets and Meat Candy for appetizers and 2 of use with Silly Cheesesteaks and the third with an Eggs Benedict. Pretzel Nuggets were ok, a bit over done I thought. Meat Candy, excellent but could have been cooked a bit more to crisp it up more. Cheesesteaks, meeh, ok and the same with the Eggs Benedict special. We drove from Desert Ridge and our friend from Chandler. The consensus was too far to drive for the service and the food was just ok as to not overcome the service. Supposedly they are going to branch out and one targeted area is Desert Ridge. Will I give it a try when they show up? Yes. Will I drive to this location again? Doubtful.

    (3)

  • Michael V.

    Good beer! Really good food, make sure you get some frys, and if you like it spicy get the meat candy! Biggest problem was the service was very slow.....

    (4)

  • Clay R.

    Here today for their soft opening. Impressed by the one beer they made (with OSHO). Didn't try any food, but will be back.

    (5)

  • Ginger S.

    Absolutely incredible place! The food is house prepared! Local vendors, etc! It's a concept that is off the hook! Beer is nearly perfect! Nuff said ... Flight was grand! Lolli my fav!!! Food was divine! Meat candy is must! Grilled wings.. Yum! And pork salad.. Perfect! 480G is bomb.. Keep them muther Effin heads ringin' ... Lol took us back to 1994! Yay! Love the Easy and straight outta Mesa tee idea! Even bought one! Great service by Derek and Jason's heartfelt story was awesome! Lifes too short... Nig... We'll be back soon!

    (5)

  • William L.

    4 Peaks Brewery 5 stars, nearby Wilderness Brewery 4 stars, so under that light, Beer Research Institute ... 3 stars. I have yet to be wowed by any of the beers they brew in house. Stopped in at least 10 times and have yet to find one I liked enough to order a second. Perhaps I have bad timing, but no matter, they always have a nice selection of unique guest beers on tap. There I always find a winner. The bar food is the real highlight at the moment, here they beat Wilderness IMO. I really love the green chili Mac & Cheese with Machaca, awesome fresh cut french fries. The atmosphere's a bit raw, lighting is a tad harsh, rough around the edges if you know what I mean ... While they have made some minor upgrades over the past year, there's still plenty of room for improvement. I'll keep trying ... if they keep trying ... I really want every local brewery to succeed.

    (3)

  • Scott D.

    Our first time to this hideaway will not be our last. It was a little difficult to find but once we did we loved it. Great beer, the Sriracha Bacon is awesome! Great service, very friendly and knowledgable as well as truly enjoying what they are doing. We will be back!

    (4)

  • Evan B.

    I love the concept, the flask lights and beakers for tasters. However after that the whole concept seems to end, The inside is pretty basic bar like as are the normal bear glasses. The beer I tried was decent but nothing special. As for the food a lack of any veggie options other than prezels meant this was just a beer trip for me. If you go to the movie theater next door this may be a good stop to get in a few brews before the show.

    (3)

  • Nikki S.

    I have returned to BRI. My girlfriend was so hungry coming out of the movies, she was going to pass out, she headed right over to BRI. Craft beer and a burger? Lead the way baby!! Love the staff, good personality and SUPER helpful with the menu, great suggestions!! BEER, had the street cred IPA........good. 2nd beer, White Russian......HOLY CRAP!! A white russian in beer form, could be the most wonderful beer I've ever tasted and at 9.5%.........AWESOME, it may have changed my life. FOOD Pretzel bites with mustard and cheese........ehh.........very doughy. Not crazy about them. I had the Cubano sandwich.........good, not bad. Girl......burger with fried egg and meat candy on top, over cooked a bit, but tasty!!! The highlight was their fries!!! They were AWESOME!!!! Next time I come in I'm just going to eat their fries and a glass of meat candy and drink White Russians...........NICE JOB BRI!!!!

    (4)

  • Kate M.

    Well geez, on some weekends I might call our backyard and beer fridge, and the shuffling distance in between, a "beer research institute", but it's good to know there's also a cool brewery to visit as well. The name alone got us in, but the knowledgeable staff, tasty food, and delicious beers have kept us coming back. We've been a few times, tried a few different food items, and sampled all the beers. They really do an excellent job all around. The only thing I would change is to have the server stop back and check on us about 5 minutes after they drop the food. We usually don't see them again until it's check time, or unless they notice an empty glass. Their beers tend to be fairly aggressive on the flavor and the ABV, so we have to be careful and flip a coin for who is going to drive and who is going to have another drink. The last time we were there the Belgian lollis were both superb and the black IPA they had made me moan. It was just that good. All of the food items we've had were great, and next time we plan to finally try a burger, but you've got to get the pretzel nuggets to start. Those really go nicely with the beers. Overall, this has become one of our favorite local breweries.

    (4)

  • Marisa S.

    We drove all the way to Mesa for a birthday. This place is 40-45 minutes away from our house. It was well worth it! The location is in the same plaza where the Movie theater is. I was looking forward to having the hamburger and the fries, they were delicious. I washed them down with the Lolli, a nice light beer. I didn't realized until I was almost done with my second one, and after Scott W. told me the alcohol level, that they are strong. Good thing I had a designated driver. The service was great, we had a big group and everyone was taken care of. I was so hungry that I wolfed my hamburger down and realized later they had forgotten the cheese. They were so nice that they comp-ed us a dessert. We got the bread pudding. Oh my, it was so amazing. I am not a fan of coffee desserts, except for tiramisu, but this cappuccino cream on top of the bread pudding was so fantastic I would have eaten a bucket of it. It was the perfect ending to a fun night. I would definitely drive again 45 minutes to enjoy their food and beers.

    (5)

  • Trev W.

    It's school time! Grab your pens, pencils or hell why not grab a pint glass and take in the professional instructors! This place is legit, in house craft beer that really leaves you wanting more. A full bar is available if you are not the beer guru, with wine and spirits. The staff here brew onsite really put their heart and soul into what they produce. Guest beer on tap is also available from other brewery's which mixes it up. They also offer you some really awesome food options, I highly recommend the SW pontine, a great southern mix of Canadian mex that will leaving you wanting more. Knowledgeable staff and good food really makes for a wicked brew pub that can rival any other in the area. Overall: Food: 5-5 Drink: 5-5 Service: 5-5 Coming back: you know it!

    (5)

  • Nate M.

    No lab coats or caged frat boys used as test subjects. This is a straight up craft beer scientific discovery. Located in the back of a strip mall in glorious Mesa, AZ is a very unassuming and even a little plain looking brewery. The lay out here is like any normal craft beer house that also serves food. Minus the glass beaker lights hanging from the ceiling. I came here with the family and a very friendly server, who not only had the low down on the beer, but the food as well, greeted us. There were so many options I decided to go with a mini flight, four beers of my choice. I went with the Vanilla Porter, The Street Cred, War Paint, and 480G IPA. These all being served in a brass knuckle holder. Vanilla Porter - Great taste and very mellow on the vanilla. I could only taste it on the finish., and for being such a dark beer this was surprisingly light. I would order this again. The Street Cred - This beer was good, but it's what I call a palate destroyer. If you start with this beer, end with this beer. It will alter your taste buds so you can't get a solid flavor profile from other satisfying suds. 480G IPA - Great classic IPA. This is the beer you should order while looking over either menus, food or beer. Great choice for the craft loving newbie. War Paint - This was my favorite and I could have had three more pints of this. Super smooth and great flavor. This beer will be my go to next time I'm at BRI. I also ordered some food on my trip here, the "Spanglish". This mutated breakfast sandwich was the perfect pairing with my beer filled flight. Meat candy, an over easy egg, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle sauce. All of that on sweet Hawaiian bread. Not sure why it's called the, "Spanglish", but I didn't care either. This beast was delicious, the ultimate in breakfast styled food porn. The egg was cooked perfectly and the yolk ran down the sandwich as soon as I cut into it. Pure goodness. Was I blinded by science? Yes. Craft hoppy science!

    (5)

  • Brent B.

    The place looks nice. No televisions of any sort which makes it nice cause it forces people to actually be social. No clocks either so you better not loose track of time or else the wifey will kill your drunk ass. The poutine wasn't that great. The beer was excellent however. Overall good place to go for a calm, chill environment. Friendly staff and customers.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    I found this place on yelp and I'm always up for trying new breweries but ended up being disappointed. For entrees I ordered the green chili Mac and cheese and added machata to it. Which is a shredded typed of beef. It was a bit spicy but good. My boyfriend ordered the carne asada tacos and these were extremely disappointing for $11. The two tacos were only a little bigger than mini tacos. It came with rice and beans that came in those sauce cups that you use to put your salsa in. That's it? For beer I ordered their Christmas ale. It tasted really good in the beginning but I'm a slow drinker. After a while it got really flat and tasted really bitter. I was disappointed that they had such a small selection of beers for a brewery. The only plus for me was our waiter was very friendly and knowledgable of their beers.

    (2)

  • Mike M.

    Our second trip to BRI. First visit was fantastic, but had to revisit to ensure they are worth 5 stars. Hands down, they are. Scratch made food, high quality innovative beer. I I hate to divulge this hidden gem, but I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge their genius. My wife had the southwest chicken salad - a green salad with the right amount of chicken and hearty greens with enough dressing to liven it up, but not so much that it was saturated. I had the Silly Cheese Steak sandwich. Amazing seasoning on the uber tender beef, complimented with onions, cheese, and 3 types of peppers on a soft roll. The perfect mix of heat and savory taste. We finished with the Hawaiian Sweet Bread pudding. The pudding was awesome, and the topping was a desert unto itself. We recommended they sell this as a separate mousse type desert. The beers were phenomenal. As a FoodieBrewer, I was in heaven. The lineup is innovative, tasty, and clean. MoWheat was Awesome, albeit a bit unorthodox with a heft Mosaic hop nose and crisp wheat taste. I closed out with a 9.5% Peach Lolli. A solid 7 out of 10 in my opinion, but none the less special due to the alcohol content and balance of malt and yeast. Service - Great. Atmosphere - in line with the Research Institute motife. Complementary and unimposing. Kudos to you, BRI!

    (5)

  • Natalie D.

    This place is such a big fat yes for me. When you first walk in, there's a small bar area, but the actual place is set up so it feels really open and spacious. It's clean and the service is fantastic. The flights come in beakers served on brass knuckle trays and they were playing old school rap. The whole vibe is awesome and everything is really well thought out. But the real star of the show here is obviously their beers. They are so, so good. We were super bummed that the Mjango Unchained wasn't ready, they were out of war paint and the peach Lolli, but there was still a lot to be happy about. We ended up trying the cherry sour beer, the 480G, the Lolli, and the Ska hoperandi. After the flights, we went with the 480G and the Lolli mixed with the black and blue cider. I loved that the black and blue wasn't as sweet as most ciders and had more of a wine spritzer feel to it. The food we had was awesome. The Cobb wrap and the Sw pulled pork were both super tasty and I couldn't get over the crunchy fries with their ranch. B.R.I., I love you and I'll be back a million times.

    (5)

  • Connie B.

    The beer here is good. Note: They like their hops and they like stronger beers. They also make some fruit beers and ciders--the Cherry Bomb is amazing! But what really blew me away is their attention to detail about their food! Everything is fresh made on site. They ground their own beef and add back in just the right amount of fat for the best flavor. They have a very creative bacon appetizer that will knock your socks off! We had cheeseburger sliders, pulled pork sliders with slaw (enhanced with just enough jalapeño to make it interesting) and delightful little pretzel poppers that were, like everything else, FRESHLY MADE. The place is laid out to mingle and we had a great time with our group. We will go back-- I can't wait...

    (5)

  • Kelly V.

    In business about four months, the Beer Research Institute has some issues to work out. A few weeks back, husband and I landed here and we had a fantastic experience. The beer selection is fantastic and the ciders are delicious. Fantastic appetizers, meals and dessert - we were sold. A few weeks later, we brought some friends in because we were so enthusiastic about our previous experience. Unfortunately, our experience the second time wasn't as great. Four out of five of us ordered burgers and three of those burgers were extremely well done. To their credit, the manager gave over and offered to get us something else. When we declined, they credited our bill and we appreciated that. However, it took us THREE tries to get a side of ranch dressing and at some point, they stopped refilling our waters. As one might expect, my feelings about this place are mixed. I'm open to giving this place another shot but at the same time, we live very far away and coming here would almost have to be intentional. Edited to add: Hi Matt, I appreciate your response to my review but it feels like you didn't read it. I absolutely gave you guys credit for offering to bring us something else and comping the meals. My review even says that we appreciated that! The entire point of Yelp is to share opinions and my review was about our experience. Other Yelpers may take it or leave it - that's the beauty of the site. If we come back and have a positive experience, I will absolutely update my review. Best, Kelly

    (3)

  • Tyler O.

    Ordered the pulled pork sandwich and with a side of the mac and cheese. Pulled pork was good, came with jalepeño slaw on top, it wasn't spectacular but it hit the spot. The mac and cheese made me regret not ordering a full portion for my meal, it was incredible, with green chili and shredded cheese melted over the top. My buddy ordered the machaca tacos, the meat was visibly dry. he didn't enjoy them at all and left the rice and beans on his plate. Our server sensed his disdain and offered us a dessert for free. He got the bread pudding with this whipped cream, almost a mousse, made with cappuccino porter. It tasted like tiramisu. I will be returning for copious amounts of said bread pudding which I will be shoveling into my face with both hands. The beers were awesome, and is must go to spot just for that.

    (4)

  • Cheryl B.

    Two words meat candy, it's definitely a mouthful......of flavor that is! Sriracha candied Bacon, need I say anymore?? It's awesome that is all! Luckily that's not all....The BRI has that and more to offer, friendly service, several types of beer and they're willing to give you samples in which they serve in a beaker. I'm no beer expert but I like to tap one back now and again, alright more like sip on one slowly but either way, where better to do it than at the BRI. I started out with a sample of the Cherry Bomb, it was a good tasting beer. I then ended up ordering the Julian black and blue because I (one who drinks like a light weight girl) enjoys my beer on the lighter fruity side. To eat so I didn't hit the floor, I ordered the Spanglish made with meat candy, an over easy egg, tomato, butter lettuce, provolone, topped with chipotle mayo served up on grilled hawaiian bread. It was 3 napkins kind of messy, loved it and can't wait to have it again. My friend got the build your own burger, big and juicy like a burger should be. I'll definitely be back, good beer, good food, good atmosphere and I just can't wait to say "I'll order a side of meat candy, please!" Happy Yelping and Eating! :)

    (4)

  • Bob S.

    How did I not know about this place sooner. My son and I were in for lunch. We started with two of their house brews. My son had the Street Cred black IPA and I went with the Lolli Belgian Blond. Both were great! We ordered the build your own burger (bacon and swiss) and the Cubano and shared. I had heard their burgers were great and this one didn't disappoint. Thick patty perfectly cooked on a soft Hawaiian roll. The Cubano was even better, exactly what I want in a cuban sandwich. We chased lunch down with a couple more brews. The food is all scratch made and their beers are on point. Can hardly wait to go back again!

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    The bee's knees. This hidden gem makes me want to take my pants off (in a good way). Service is outstanding, meat candy (Sriracha bacon), bloody Mary's and their RANCH (ahmahgah). Get the Spanglish, Cubano and try their beer pairings. You haven't made it to this place, you're a fool. Did I mention their ranch... TO. DIE! I also want to try their philly. Thanks, BRI!

    (5)

  • Chas F.

    My first visit to this place and there was some good & some bad. The restaurant itself was fine, nothing special about the ambiance or decor, pretty basic actually. There are no TVs & no background music, which is fine, just thought it was worth mentioning. The beer was quite good, I had the red BRI IPA, pretty solid. My wife & I both ordered burgers, she was happy w/ hers, my Pub Burger was very overcooked. I took a bite & waited for the server to come back by but he never did. After a while I just decided to eat the overdone burger. The flavors were actually good but it was difficult to enjoy being that well done. Our server never came back to ask how the food was or if we needed anything else. After we finished we had to ask another server for our check & at no point was there a simple 'how was everything'. I didn't really care at that point I just wanted to let him know about my burger. Our server was actually very nice when he was around, I just think the place was understaffed. Overall we had poor service and poor cooking. The beer was good, the burger had good taste so I think there is potential. I was really hoping for a 5 star experience, the issues we had are easily correctable so if there is a next time, hopefully it's a better time.

    (2)

  • Ashlie H.

    Pretty cool place! They definitely hit the theme research, I like that they stuck with it through out the restaurant. Your beer testers come in little beaker jars and their lighting is custom with lab flask! Very unique. Not only do they serve different types of beers (not your bud light kind of place) they brew a few different ones themselves. Pretty decent selection! As far as food goes, I wouldn't recommend the tacos, but definitely try a burger! The pub burger to be exact! Huge, pilled on with bacon, eggs, it was delicious! Stop by and give this local place a try! Ohhh and if you can sit in the section with the waiter with the awesome monopoly man mustache, do it! He was very attentive, nice, funny and lets face it, has the coolest mustache I have ever seen! LOL! Im sorry I cant remember his name, but BRI give that guy a raise! :D

    (4)

  • Jennifer O.

    Meat candy! I finally got myself some meat candy! haha. Thanks to Cheryl B, I got to experience the BRI with 6-7 other people. The service here was fantastic, even with the size of our group, it was as if this restaurant had been here a long time (and I don't think it has...actually I don't know). I started with the made in house collaborazz raspberry beer, which was pretty delicious. I love when places brew their own beer, it doesn't get much better than that. For food, I had the burger with the fried egg and bacon on it, but subbed meat candy for the regular bacon (which they did for me at no cost!). It came with delightfully crunchy fries. This burger was large, juicy, spicy, sweet, and everything you could want from a burger. Was it on the pricy side? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. I will be back!

    (4)

  • Mark T.

    I have been hearing good things about this place and finally had the opportunity to stop by. It is a small place, only open a few months, but they have a nice thing going. I went to try their brewed beers, even though they have a good rotation of guest beers also. I ordered a flight of four beers, but then saw they had five home brews so the Belgian Tickler became a full sized. That was an excellent beer; a collaboration for College Street. The Vanilla Porter was good, War Paint Red IPA also good, and so was the Lolli. My favorite was the Saison D'hiver - one of the best saisons I have tried. I did not have the food, but I saw others around me getting it and everything looked awesome. I will go back to try the food. The beer is excellent and the prices are very good. I had the flight and the snifter of the Belgian for under $10 with happy hour.

    (4)

  • Teresa B.

    Had a rare occasion to be in Mesa and and randomly looked up somewhere to eat that is locally owned. WOW...we hit the mother load!! The service was quick and super friendly, the beer was fantastic and the food was AMAZING!!! We had the College and San Tan IPA and the Lollii Belgian Ale as well as the Sangwich and Carne Asada Tacos. We did try the pretzel bites but found them a bit dry. This is one place I would make the drive to from anywhere in town!!! Thanks for a memorable meal!!!

    (5)

  • S C.

    First time here and wasn't disappointed. Food was dynamite and the beer is pretty excellent as well. The Django & the Lolli were my favorites of what I tried. Will definitely be back again and again. Only negative is that it can get pricey pretty quick, which is easy to do when everything is so damn good.

    (5)

  • Joyce W.

    "In a study, scientists report that drinking beer can be good for the liver. I'm sorry, did I say 'scientists'? I meant Irish people." ― Tina Fey Even though the ginger is out of my hair, you gotta respect a good quote and love the Irish. Anywho, I came here a bit wary after seeing cutie Susan P.'s review. I heeded her advice and skipped the tacos since I was famished and could eat a small buffalo by myself. Ain't nobody got time for tiny food! A few steps and a hop onto a bar stool [I'm short, okay?], I was ready to eat and get my drank on! It was a busy Friday night and we came during the dinner rush. Although it was a noisy and packed house, Brandon/Brendon [sorry, I couldn't hear properly since it was so loud] took care of us amazingly. He was a saint surrounded by demanding drunks and annoying tourists and never did he let a glass go empty. I ordered a Julian Cherry Bomb and boy was that a mistake. It was all on me and not the bartender's fault at all. I really should have asked for a sample. It ended up tasting like tart cherry pie filling which might appeal to some but I'm not much of a fruity-pie type. It took a while but I got it down. Also to be consumed was a B.R.I War Paint IPA and a B.R.I. Street Cred American. Both were a million times better, sorry California, and was full of hoppy-goodness. To be eaten and shared was a huge plate of SW Poutine, Green Chile Mac & Cheese with carnitas, and the Spanglish. The SW Poutine was amazing. It was full of all that rich, fatty, salty goodness you crave while knocking back some brews and it helped prevent me from getting sick off that Cherry Bomb. Anthony Bourdain would approve of this dish. And as fast as that Cherry Bomb was coursing through me, the house fries with that beef gravy, machaca, pico de gallo, and queso fresco helped settle my stomach. The Green Chile Mac & Cheese with carnitas was ordered based off what Susan said. She said it was spicy and hey, I was feeling spicy myself! It was so cheesy and rich and oh my goodness, I couldn't stop myself from stabbing into macaroni after macaroni. It didn't taste all that spicy to me though so I topped it with some Arizona Gunslinger and it was perfection. Mmm! Next to be shared was the Spanglish. Spanglish... Meat candy (candied bacon with Sriracha), an over easy egg, provolone, tomato, lettuce, and chipotle mayo on Hawaiian sweet bread. How can that not sound boss? The co-diner said it was too spicy but I thought it was perfect. I would have topped that with some Arizona Gunslinger too but I didn't want to make the companion feel like a wimp... that wimp. ;) Anyways, it was a great Friday dinner and I'll be back for more! Since we were seated at the bar, may I suggest adding to the back wall? It needs some color or texture... some kind of visual interest! Also, a really swole guy to throw out drunk men hitting on girls would probably do everyone some good. To many more successful days, nights, years, and decades to The Beer Research Institute!

    (4)

  • N. G.

    Due to the reviews I guess I had high expectations. I like porters and stouts and what they have is so so. But the food sucks. I've been to this bar twice and my family has been more than that, Each time the food has been horrible. The meat is always way over cooked. The nachos were bare and the candied bacon is saggy, Very disappointing.

    (2)

  • James W.

    The staff was great and so was their beer. My only recommendation would be to install TVs. Mumford and Sons on repeat will only keep patrons there for so long.

    (4)

  • Julie G.

    We stumbled upon this place after a movie and were extremely pleased. First, we were nicely greeted and our server was so nice and helpful. We really enjoyed talking to him. Have fun in Seattle, can't remember your name. the peach beer was delicious, looking forward to some fall selections now. The Spanglish was yummy, my only compliant was I shared it with my husband and didn't get a whole one to myself. Very spicy, good thing I had that beer. We usually don't get desert but had to try the bread pudding. The coffee creme was really special and an interesting topping for the bread pudding. I do wish the bread pudding was a little more moist though. It was a little dry for our taste but I liked that it didn't have the traditional raisins in it. We'll be back to try a few other things for sure. So glad we stumbled upon BRI.

    (4)

  • Jared R.

    I hate having to write reviews like this but my experience here was sub-par. To start with I got their Vanilla Porter which while ok was nothing special and nothing distinctive about it. I paired that with an order of the machaca tacos ignoring the advice of my buddy to get the mac and cheese. For an $11 dollar taco plate I was expecting more than the 2 barely filled tacos with condiment cups of rice and beans (that weren't particularly hot either). The flavor was actually fairly bland and underwhelming and not filling. This was basically 2 street tacos and tiny sides for $11, it should be a $7-8 plate not one of the most expensive things on the menu. However the worst was yet to come. About 20 minutes after I ate as I was driving home I became very very queezy and nauseous, enough that I rolled down the window in 50 degree temps for fresh air. I rushed home and let's just say I got home just in time. I have never had something like that happen before. It was over pretty quick but was still another 7-8 hours before I was able to eat again. I know food poising usually takes a bit but the sudden onset and the fact I hadn't eaten in 12+ hours (and the last meal was something I have all the time) makes believe something was amiss with the tacos. Based on the fact my buddies enjoyed their meals and I have heard good things from other I will probably come back and try here again but I will be avoiding the tacos.

    (2)

  • Ronda H.

    Accidentally found this place on New Years Day. What a GREAT find it was. The staff was very helpful and it was a pleasant surprise to find not only 5 of their own brews on tap but other guest taps to choose from too. Recommend the Vanilla Porter and the Blonde. We only tried the pretzel bites and they were well worth it- let's just say the Beer Mustard (made in house I was told) was well worth it!! Could have used a bit more mustard and skipped the cheese sauce, heck add a few more pretzels too! :-) We will definitely be back and I'll bring my growlers with me next time.

    (5)

  • Ashley G.

    Gotta give props to a restaurant that makes mostly everything from scratch!! I definitely enjoyed my lunch here and the service was good but I just wasn't overwhelmed (hence four stars). I'm sure if you're more of a beer drinker you'll love this place! I'm just more of a checking out local places person. I'll definitely be back with like friends when we want to try something different :).

    (4)

  • Lynnette S.

    Great new brewery in the East Valley! The inside is decorated well and I love how they don't have TVs- you actually have to talk to people! I would recommend getting a flight so you can try all of BRIs brews. Happy hour runs until 6 and it's $1.50 off all their beers and $1.00 off others. We got the pretzels with cheese/ mustard and the mac and cheese, add green chilies. The pretzels were a little dry, but the stone ground mustard was amazing and able to hide that! While they are still new, they are only filling growlers of their own beers on Monday and Tuesday. Definitely stop in before a movie for awesome food and great craft beers by friendly staff!

    (4)

  • Stacie P.

    Food was actually excellent and the staff was great. We had the sw poutine, meat candy, chicken sangwich, side salad, Cubano and green chili Mac. Was way more food than we needed but everything was very tasty.

    (5)

  • Sarah P.

    Being from New Mexico, I'm usually pretty skeptical when I see "New Mexico green chile" on a menu in Arizona. Usually, what is served is crap poblano chile that tastes nothing like real hatch valley chile. Naturally, we rolled our eyes and scoffed at the sight of "New Mexico green" on their menu, but the server talked us into giving it a shot. We were pleasantly surprised, because what we were served is actually New Mexico Hatch Valley green chile. I had the green chile Mac and cheese and highly recommend it. Service was great, beer was excellent, food was outstanding. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Miree J.

    I was super excited to find out BRI opened so close to my house. The small restaurant ,which is next to House of Sushi, is minimal, industrialist decor. Five big, black booths are on the perimeter of the walls with ample room. However, beware of the lip on the seat; it's dangerous and has caused a couple people to trip and fall. There are also 3 long bar height tables with stools and stools around the bar. They definitely need some TV's above the bar, which I am sure they'll put in soon. The beer menu housed a few local selections. We tried and purchased a growler of BRI's Vanilla Porter. Very good. I also tried Papago's Coconut Joe. We ordered the pretzel nuggets, which were salty and delish with the cheese sauce. My only complaint was they came out after we ordered the build your own burger. They were suppose to be an appetizer and although the server promptly addressed after he noticed, that was the end of it. The burger and fries made up for the delay of appetizer as you could they used an open flame and fresh ingredients. On a whim, we wanted to sample a side order of mac n cheese. It was cheesy and good, but in my opinion I did not like the sharp cheddar mixed with the what I thought was Gouda. The price of the meal plus 3 beers was around 30. Not bad at all especially since I don't mind giving back to small businesses. I recommend you visit for yourself, just be careful of those benches.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    I was pretty excited to try this place and the online menu looked like the food was reasonably priced. Walking in the BRI is industrial and white, almost like it was built in a loading dock. My friend and I sat at the bar and bartender greeted us and was great. Then we looked at the menu. Items that were $9 on the website were now $12. The beers all ran into the ridiculously high ABV range. If I wanted to drink 8% ABV beer at lunch I would just hit Taco Bell and grab a forty or Old English. Oh, they don't have iced tea........... The Cubano and black beans were very good, I would eat it again in a more inviting place with a more drinkable beer. I really don't want to spend 10 days in tent city. My friend had the bacon wrapped ham and cheese special. He said he really liked it but wouldn't get it again ??? I don't know, it tasted pretty good to me. His salad came with a house blue cheese dressing that was really runny, had no chunks and tasted like feet - stinky French feet. If BRI can see fit to do some research on session beers I may be back otherwise, I a dropping out of this institute.

    (2)

  • Douglas P.

    I'm writing this at the bar at BRI. I just finished the stacked enchilada. So very good!! It was pretty spicy but not in an overwhelming way. Super tasty!! The other night I had the Spanglish sandwich. That was another huge winner!! The beer selection is pretty good too! You should check this spot out!

    (5)

  • Kris A.

    I loved this place. I am gonna work towards bejng a regular there. I didn't get the bartenders name but she was cool and provided great customer service. Had a quick convo with who i believe was the owner and he was extremely nice. I had the meat candy and the spanglish, it was different but very good. I got their beer sampler with 4 different beers. 480g, street cred, batch #1 and some other beer I forget the name of. But they were very good. The 480 and batch #1 were my favorites out of that sampler I enjoyed my visit there and will keep coming back. I even went back the same day to get a growler filled with batch # 1.

    (5)

  • Tatiana T.

    This place is amazing! I came in just to check it out and see how thier beer was. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that their food is amazing.

    (5)

  • Kathryn D.

    Small establishment. Vaulted ceilings, making it extra loud. Service seems to be all over the place. Prices are great. We got 2 cubano's and the pretzel appetizer. It came out together, fries were cold and the pretzels were extremely hot, the sandwich was good though. My boyfriend got two beers and I got a Long Island; which wasn't a Long Island, it was more of a hard lemonade. I'm not mad about it though, considering it's a brewery and all.

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    This is the place you go with those who can appreciate the "craftsmanship" of beer & food. Food you ask? Well, it's from scratch. Even the BBQ sauce is made fresh. All this for the most reasonable prices. Do I point out the best of the beers? Impossible. I'd say the Belgian Tickler is my favorite at the moment, but this changes from week to week. There is one thing that you must try... the Black & Blue Berry Cider. Your Welcome.

    (5)

  • Tania S.

    Don't let the name fool you; it's not just about beer. The food is top notch. Love this place. Great food, friendly staff and of course the beer is really good too. The mac n cheese with or without the machaca is delicious. The burgers are always a good choice. I tried the soup on this past visit... can't remember the name... cheesesteak something? It was excellent. Basically, everything I've ever tried on the menu, I've liked or loved. It's right by the AMC on stapley and the freeway. If you are in the area looking for somewhere to eat, you should definitely go here and support a local business. It's also kid friendly, which is a bonus.

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Great beers, good food. Lolli is one of my favorites. Have tried the Spanglish and Pub burger, both excellent. Try the green chili Mac and cheese.

    (4)

  • Todd A.

    This place is the real deal. Great awesome service and the beer selection is awesome. Home grown brew to offers from a variety of brewery's in and outside of AZ!! Our server from England was so attentive!!!

    (4)

  • George L.

    Went there for a friend's birthday last night as it is close to where he lives and where we have our monthly beer brewing sessions - so a brew pub seemed an appropriate spot to celebrate. Unfortunately, they do not have any of their own beers on tap but what they do have is nicely curated and some interesting beers from various craft breweries. What stood out for me was just not the beers filling the gap till they get theirs on tap but the quality of the food, it was excellent! They grill their wings versus frying them and they have a side order of candied bacon with sriracha that was delicious (though I would like to see it crisp and glazed versus soft but still good). I have to be honest, all the food we had was much better than I expected. As for the decor, a thumbs up to the old fashioned lights with bulbs made from 1 liter yeast starter flasks, that was unique and wonderful. What they do need to do is adjust the regular flood lights in the middle, maybe replace with someone with more of a golden glow as they are so bright they sort of drown out the ambient light of the flask based lights. As for location, if one doesn't live in the area, once the rail is extended pretty easy to ride the rail and then uber it hear and if you drive, right by a movie theater so great location. I have a positive warm glow about this place and can't wait to go back when they have a few of their own beers on tap. :-)

    (5)

  • Alyse H.

    I was quite impressed by every aspect of this new addition to the craft beer scene in the valley. I ordered a tasting flight and my hubby ordered the IPA. I am a huge fan of Belgian style brews, so I was super excited to see two Belgians on the menu. They didn't disappoint. We ordered a BBQ sandwich and we both loved it. The service was prompt and friendly.

    (5)

  • Bridget P.

    Another East Valley Brewery? Yep, the more the merrier! Have been to BRI 3 times now, and this is probably the start of a serious trend. I love the decor when you walk in, the flask lights and the cool science themed wall hangings plus the flights are served in little beakers, very cute. For a first effort on a new system I think these guys are off to a great start. I like the Street Cred and then I tried the 480G and its a fantastic example of a West Coast IPA. The Belgians aren't my favorite but like i said, great start for these guys. The guest taps are great and really reasonably priced. They really have a great variety too - even the ciders for those that like the sweet stuff. The food menu is nice, I had an issue with my order the first time I was there and they quickly fixed it for me and made sure i was happy - gotta love the customer service! All the bartenders have been super helpful and friendly and the atmosphere is really nice - communal tables and no TVs - forced us to actually talk to eachother! Give BRI a shot, you won't be disappointed. :)

    (4)

  • Lisa C.

    This place was delish! Our first time and we will definitely be coming back. Thankful for a friends recommendation because they are so hidden in the back of a strip mall. Amazing sliders, ( we had the pulled pork ), Wings ( medium ) but saucy and grilled - so good! The sweet potato fries were really crispy as well. We sat at the bar and had great service. Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Victoria R.

    I found this place through yelp reviews and thought the name sounded like an awesome place to take my beer loving boyfriend on a Friday night. We love to try new things and this menu looked like it would be a good place to go! We got seated right away and were brought out waters immediately, and that kind of service continued all night. They were very accommodating and super helpful when choosing beers and food. My boyfriend was thrilled with the war paint beer, but the second glass he ordered he loved. I had the black and blue cider and that was great. We also started off with the meat candy app. I'm pretty sure my boyfriends exact words were "I've had a lot of bacon in my life and this is quite possibly the best." So he was obviously hooked. I ordered the chicken sandwich and that was delicious. The chicken was juicy and the Hawaiian roll was soft and swift on the inside and crispy on the outside. My boyfriend had the sw burger and he said it was good, but a little dry, maybe slightly over-cooked, now that I think about it they didn't ask how he wanted it cooked. But either way the French fries made up for it. Nothing beats fresh cut thick French fries and we loved those! We've already told friends about our new find and I'm sure we will be back soon! Next time we are getting the brownie Sundae.

    (4)

  • Lex N.

    Great beer, awesomely imaginative food, and a friendly staff to top it off! This place is incredible, I highly recommend getting a "flight" beer sampler and checking out some of the kickass brews made right there in house. Also the "Meat Candy" is DELICIOUS! a little spicy but the flavor is intoxicating. I can't wait to go back and try some more of their menu. The "War Paint" red IPA is my personal favorite so far. See you at BRI!

    (5)

  • Gary G.

    Last weekend I decided I'd make the trip to my local barber shop and get my hair trimmed so that people focus less on the fact that I've gone complete neanderthal status with my beard. Since my barber is totally fucking cool, he'll offer you a beer while you sit. I struck up a conversation with the guy about IPAs and home brewing and whatnot. There was a couple sitting in the waiting area who overheard this conversation, and the girl said "come to BRI, we're tapping our something-or-other IPA." I don't remember the name of the beer, but I definitely filed this in my brain under "shit to do", and went on with my day. Wednesday I was sitting around thinking I should totally eat something, and why not go back to BRI and see what's new since the last few times I've been there. Plus, I'd like to try that IPA she was talking about. I head over, sit down, and ironically she was working behind the bar. She immediately recognized me as the "barber shop guy", which I thought was pretty cool since that was nearly a week ago. Since my friends are assholes, I was there by myself until just before closing when Eric showed up. But it really didn't matter since Jessica (that was her name, by the way) made it totally not-boring and was offering me samples of this or that while I was between beers and looking at pictures of cats on my phone. I had their chicken sandwich, which is now firmly in the rotation, and the beer selection was pretty righteous. After a few IPAs and double IPAs, I decided I should call it a night. Mainly because they were also closing. All things being said, awesome place. They've also really stepped it up since the last few times I've been there too. I realize that's like telling your girlfriend she looks great after working out for six months, and she's like "WHAT I WASN'T HOT BEFORE?". So whatever. My point is, cool place. Me gusta. I like it. Etc.

    (5)

  • George C.

    Very small place but the service was very good. A small selection of craft beers and I tried a couple of the Belgium blondes and a Vanilla Porter. All were cold and good. I ate the Pub Burger with Green Chile Mac n Cheese with sweet potato fries. The food was hot and fresh. The bun was supposed to be a Hawaiian roll but i thought the bun was nothing special. It has a nice decor and I liked that the place was small and seemed so friendlier. I also liked that there were no televisions in there too. I'll definately eat here again.

    (5)

  • David D.

    Boom. Some grate beers. Killer IPAs and all details taken care of down to the side salad with candy walnuts.

    (5)

  • Joy F.

    Great beer and really tasty food The brownies are awesome too Be sure to come back often as the flavors change

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    Went here last night during their soft opening. They don't have the B.R.I. beers on tap yet. I believe they go on tap on Nov 29th. Immediately after walking in the door, I knew we would enjoy this place. Very bright, with some booths, and a few long tables which can be shared among different parties, or used for a big party and a great bar. The craft beer selection is spot on. From AZ local taps, to upcoming west coast breweries, and some craft classics. As if the beer selection isn't enough, the food was amazing. Not old school beer pub food, but well thought out and prepared meals. We had the pulled pork sandwich w/fries, and an order of green chile mac n' cheese. We were both really pleased with our meal, and that mac n' cheese was literally the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot). The rest of the menu looks awesome, and we can't wait to try other dishes. On top of all that the wait staff were super friendly and attentive. Many different people stopped by to see if we needed anything. We also had a chance to meet the co-owner Matt who was a great guy and super excited to get his product out there. Matt even sent me home with a growler, which will be promptly filled when their beers go on tap. I'm sure their beers will be spot on. We're really excited to have this place opening in the East Valley. Can't wait to get back.

    (5)

  • Colleen F.

    GREAT BEER and knowledgeable staff!! Wow I really was impressed. Matt, the bartender, really knew his beer and was very personable. I tried the pretzel nuggets and thought they were fantastic. My absolute favorite beer was Lolli. I was surprised because I normally go for heavy beer but this had an outstanding flavor. I did enjoy many of them. The prices were very reasonable especially the $5 flight. I'm glad I found this establishment an hope to return next time I'm in the Phoenix area.

    (5)

  • Christos H.

    We had the southwest poutine for an appetizer, it was great. We both had the pub burger, so juice it was running down my arm. Everything was awesome!! We strongly recommend trying for yourself.

    (5)

  • Julie A.

    Great New Restaurant Near the Movies Great service and Good food - right near the movies. Nice selection on tap and their beers are great. Add this to your East Valley hot spots. My favorite is the made-from-scratch sweet potatoe fries.

    (5)

  • J Marie S.

    We stopped in because of the great rating. Party of four and two of us decided we'd come back, two would pass. Food was okay and we tried a lot of stuff. The Spanglish sandwich was the only item we all really enjoyed. Sorry, everything else was very mediocre. However, the service was great and the atmosphere pleasant enough. Beer selection was good and overall, reasonable prices. Wish it measured up to what we expected but we were a bit disappointed.

    (3)

  • Mama Bee B.

    The silly cheese steak I would marry if I could. Seriously good eats and fantastic brew. Ours server was awesome super helpful and friendly. I can't wait to try more brews.

    (4)

  • Marty P.

    They had 10-12 beers on the menu and they were not all available. We tried 3 different and did not find one to reorder. We are not beer connoisseurs, so we have to go on what we like, not what others recommend. The machaca meat for the taco was too salty. Do not care for black bean and it would have changed what was ordered if we would have known. The rice was not to be finished. The cubano sandwich had more pickle that what I would want, but when I took the pickle off, I had to use mustard for flavor. Should have an area out of sight for the wait staff to ignore customers.

    (2)

  • Andrew G.

    Quality food and microbrews! You may come for the beer, but you will stay for the food. Candied sriracha bacon, fusion street tacos, and more. The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about both the food and beer. Next time I'm in AZ, I will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Kevin O.

    Seriously one of my best meals ever. Eggs Benedict with in house chorizo, house made English muffin, and avaxado slices w grilled asparagus and a kind of hash vrowns.

    (5)

  • Don K.

    First time visiting, beer selection is awesome. They have an interesting menu, although I did not have a chance to try anything. I started with the Vanilla Porter which was really good. Followed it with a Lolli (Belgian Blond Ale) highly recommended by the bartender, I was not disappointed, had two! Will definitely return to try the eats when I have more time and am with others.

    (5)

  • Nicole K.

    Get the pub burger. It is to die for!! And don't forget to ask for the home made ranch. I would buy a growler if it if I could!

    (5)

  • David M.

    This place is solid! Was a bit tricky finding it as it is tucked away in a strip mall but we were impressed by nearly every aspect of BRI. The inside was well lit and very inviting. My wife and I chose to sit at the bar and we were warmly welcomed by the bartender. We split a flight of their black IPA, red IPA, vanilla porter, and Intergalactic Saison and enjoyed each one before ordering pints of a few of these. I ordered nachos and fries for my dinner while my wife ordered a burger. We were both impressed and could tell they make their food from scratch. My only recommendation would be for them to offer more vegetarian options as the menu was very limited here for me. We also noticed many "regulars" coming in which is always a great sign. We will definitely be returning here and are thrilled to support another local brewpub in the valley.

    (5)

  • Liz S.

    I really enjoyed the food here. The green chili mac and cheese is very tasty, and the best mac and cheese locally I have found, as most places just give you a liquid cheese. They also have meat candy as a side, which is candied bacon with sriracha - scrumptious. Their poutine is delicious as well, and they use fresh cut fries which are a requirement for me to give props to. The brewery has about 5 of their own beers on tap as well as some guest brews. I enjoyed a couple of BRI's but would like to see them have more of their own. I wasn't a huge fan of their brownie dessert.

    (4)

  • Joshua K.

    This place is amazing!!! Fantastic beer. I recommend War Paint red. Poutine fries as an app is a great option. I went with the flights of beer sampler, in a brass knuckle holder. Very cool atmosphere, great music. Try the Spanglish! It's hidden in this complex off the 60 and Stapley. Check this place out.

    (5)

  • Vanessa B.

    I'm not a huge beer person so I can't speak too expertly on that but I will say I loved everything I did try! And the "beer people" I went with looooved it too. I wanted to comment on the food though.. FANTASTIC!!! I forget the name of what I had, but it was some of sirracha and egg burger and it was MIND BLOWING! Only wish that I wasn't already so full because I couldn't finish it! Haha and so my husband did the deed for it. It's reasonably priced, the staff was very friendly, so I give 5 stars for an overall great experience. Check them out!

    (5)

  • Cody H.

    My friend and I stopped by on our way to have sushi next door (@House Modern Sushi) and we tried their "batch #1" (a blonde Belgian) and a vodka cranberry. Both were spectacular. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is laid back, Jason was the bomb, and the owner Matt was very nice! I look forward to trying their food in the very near future.

    (5)

  • Mike D.

    Great beer, fantastic service!! Must try the wings, meat candy is out of this world. The lolli Belgian blond ale, is lite n tasty it has the right Belgian flavor. The saison is really good. I ate with a big group everyone loved there meals! Mac n cheese w meat candy sauce was amazing. They brew beer on site, locals should come everyday!! I would!!

    (5)

  • Tim J.

    Food was very delicious and staff was polite. Atmosphere was very awesome. Would recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Jo G.

    We both had the silly cheesesteak. Very flavorful, highly recommend. I had the San tan moon juice which was perfect. Hubby had Lagunitas cappuccino porter and not only did he love it but I did too. Cool atmosphere, especially for being at a mall. My only complaint is the menu did not say the silly also had shrooms and red onions....would have wanted the shrooms anyway but onions are not for me, and I just think the menu should cover off on all ingredients on a sandwich. Regardless, we will def stop back when in that neighborhood..I really want to try the Mac n cheese w.carnitas!

    (4)

  • Jak L.

    Brand new place that looks very promising but I don't think they worked out all the kinks. It's obvious this is a beer garden. Great choice of beers. What's letting me down is the food. No vegan option, no seafood, no veggie option. This place was designed for white collar couples and friends with no regard to Arizona's unique food cravings. I'll come back when they have food for everyone.

    (2)

  • Brianne W.

    Wide range of beers available, great prices, and delicious food combined with a unique and fun atmosphere made the night just perfect. The theme is all about research with test tube handles and flask lights. Really cool place! Drink local!

    (5)

  • Daniel G.

    The beer is great, the food is good, but the service is horrendous. First time I went it took quite a while for our food even though there were not many people there. I thought maybe it was just a bad day so I decided to try it out again. The second time it took 2 hours for three of us to order two beers and a meal. As much as I want to like this place, I will not be coming back.

    (2)

  • Sally D.

    What a joke. I told my fiance he could pick ANYWHERE he wanted to go for his FIRST Father's day. He chose this place. We had the meat candy wings. They charged $2 extra because it wasn't on "special" for the day... not worth it. We didnt like them at all. They were too chard. We ordered the silly philly steak, and the SW BBQ. Turns out they're out of the meat for the philly. My fiance really wanted the philly. He felt pressured and chose the BRI-to. Got our food really fast, cool. The food though, what a disappointment. My SW BBQ sandwich was small, and the plate was $10. Not woth it once again. His 2nd choice meal was horrible. The sauce on the burrito taste like a heart attack. It was very sodium packed. The most irritating part of it all is the waiter walked by us literally 10 times without asking how the food was, we sat there with half of our food on our plates still and didnt even ask how our food was. Finally he came and pick up our plates and my fiance told him it was not good. Someone came over, not sure if it was a manger because she didnt introduce herself. She said she took off his meal and offered dessert. We took it, why not. Its fathers day. We waiting another 12 minutes for the brownie dessert. Finally he gave us our check he and bolted. I will never, ever go there again. I dont usually take my time to write reviews, but I did for this one.

    (2)

  • Albert H.

    Local craft beer at its peak right here. These folks know how to do it right. Enjoyed my sampler of beers in little chemistry beakers, then opted for the Batch #1 which I thought was best. I was treated to very attentive and friendly service, reasonable prices, and an overall neighborhood sort of feel that I found most attractive. This is my new favorite local brewpub.

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Had the green chili mac n cheese with carnitas and it was Amazing! I like my food a little spicy and it lacked spice but overall was great. after adding some hot sauce, it was perfect. Perhaps adding a sharper cheese and more chili would have been good? My boyfriend had the Cubano sandwich which he loved but he thought the portion size was a little small. The beer was great! Really good beer selection The gentleman we had waiting our table was great. He was very friendly and helpful. One downside was the organization level seemed to be on the lower side (I'm attributing this to being that they are still new). It did take awhile to get our waiter. There seemed to be a lack of flow, and dead space in the front of the restaurant. Overall the restaurant was good and I think the place has potential to be a favorite and staple in Arizona.

    (5)

  • Jim S.

    The Beer Research Institute just smashes off the wall brews. Their Saison D'Hiver is amazing - spice up front, smooth and sweet finish. Combine awesome fresh brews with a great menu and its a hard place to beat. I ate the homemade pulled pork sandwich, which was awesome. Check them out people.....

    (5)

  • Lana F.

    Great food and beer but the worst service I have ever experienced. We were asked to move tables 3 times, the waitresses were switched on us 4 times. Took 25 min for our bill to come and the waitress brought us another tables bill. The manager offered to comp everything but we decided to pay and will never come back again.

    (1)

  • Arizona J.

    Nice place. Heard about it last week from another beer aficionado over at North Mountain. Just when I thought I was done with exploring local breweries! Was worried at first since its in a major strip mall next to a movie theatre, but I dared to walk in anyway... Service was at first very slow - I suspect it was due to a significant number of patrons and a lack of waitstaff. This corrected itself within 15 min or so and was not a problem going forward. First started with a flight of the barkeep's selection - BRI Lolli, War Paint, Street Cred, and Mo' Wheat. Excellent beers, and every one. All different. next went with the Monday special Meat Candy Monday. Sriracha, molasses, and bacon. Talk about sweet and spicy chicken wings! These were great and the big hunks of bacon in the sweet sriracha/molasses sauce were an added treat and a further insult to the poor chicken The wings were neat and tasty. And the Street Cred provided the necessary balance for the heat! I can't eat anymore this trip, but next time I will try the carnitas plate. I'm looking forward to the experience. Good place varied crowd. Maverick tables, and they know how to brew beer.

    (4)

  • Kyle L.

    I am leaving a good review based upon the beer that I enjoyed there. We order one of the mexican dishes on the menu and judging by the price expected a bigger size portion. We planned on sharing the food item only to be shocked at how horribly put together and cheap it was. I will say that other menu items appeared to look good as they went by but ours however was not. Great atmosphere and good beer though.

    (4)

  • Eric J.

    As usual when I try a new brewery I have never been to, I had a flight of their own brews plus one guest tap. All I had was good. Decor is nice. One word of warning: the habanero wings are really, really HOT!!! Food challenge worthy.

    (4)

  • Margi M.

    Best service! So friendly and atmosphere is great! Get anything with ranch. They make it here and it is DELICIOUS! They have dark IPAs so if you're on the hunt, look no further. Definitely coming back for more! Can't wait to try the SW Poutine!

    (5)

  • Justin H.

    Excellent food and some amazing beers! I will definitely recommend this place to my friends.

    (5)

  • Colin A.

    Ok so the beer was good but I expected a larger selection and feel slightly mislead by their name considering they only had about 12 beers. Now when it comes to the food I had the Carne asada tacos for 10.99 thinking it was going to be a taco plate with rice and beans. I did get rice and beans but in tiny sample cups and the tacos reminded me of tacos I could get at any bar for 1.99. It was two tiny street tacos, granted they were tasty made the small portion all the more depressing know how much that just cost me. I won't be eating there again until they come off their hipster high horse and start providing a fair portion for the cost of the food they serve. Just gotta say the server was nice and attentive

    (2)

  • Jenny R.

    These burgers are the best ibe tasted in a while. Southwest pastrami burger is the absolute best!

    (5)

  • Nolan R.

    Great beer selection and the BRI made beer is excellent. The meat candy and pulled pork was amazing. The staff was friendly and service was exceptional.

    (5)

  • Mary R.

    We liked the brewpub feel. The beer and service was excellent. The food was good and the portions were reasonable and thankfully not super-sized.The carnitas were tasty as was the Mac-n-cheese. My resident cook suggested more salt when cooking the pasta to add background salt. Pretty much any comment we had on the food was a minor tweak that would give it a bit more depth. My resident brewer and I agreed the beer was top notch and the service was fast and friendly. We'd go again for certain.

    (4)

  • Mark W.

    I am a huge craft brew/scratch food fan, and love this place. The beer is fantastic, the trouble you may find is that they run out. Not because they won't make enough, but were drinking it faster than they can make it. Both times I want the service was great, the beer was great, and the food I tried was great. The downside-I live in Scottsdale, so I just need to come up with creative ideas on why I am driving to Mesa for a beer. Well, sometimes, its just worth it.

    (5)

  • Sarah W.

    My boyfriend and I love checking out breweries. We both have a love for good food. With both of those things being said the beer here is great. My boyfriend recommended it to his friend that lives down the street. My boyfriend was not thrilled with the fact that he had to order a whole two entrees to get full. He ordered the carnitas plate first thinking it would have the portions like four peaks for some bizarre reason. I ordered the pub burger because I like to play it safe. Does not take me a whole lot to get full but its just...safe. It was okay. I love butter lettuce with all my heart and eggs but there was just something missing and cannot put my finger on it...maybe BBQ sauce? My boyfriend then ordered the TBLT or whatever next and I can always read his face better than anyone when it comes to food since I normally cook dinner on a regular basis. It was not the normal loving face he can make when he in absolute bliss from food alone. Now we loved the beer don't get me wrong. We will be back. But Food might not be in our cards the next time.

    (4)

  • Jake P.

    I have been 3 times now and feel like I have a pretty good grasp of the place...and I love it. There is just something about the atmosphere that is very relaxed and welcoming and they always have great music playing. I have eaten a different dish every time I've been and they have all been incredibly delicious. Their soup is made daily and always something interesting. As for their fries? I'm obsessed with them. They are quite possibly the best fries I've ever had. The beer lineup is solid. They seem to have about 3 local or other craft brewery beers for every 1 beer they brew. That's ok though. The Street Cred American Dark Ale has quickly become my go to beer there and I think it could really stand as their flagship beer if they wanted. The bartenders and servers have all been very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and beer. My service was A++ on 2 of my 3 visits. On the other occasion the service was less than desired and the food order was messed up. There was no reason for this as it wasn't busy. So my suggestion would be to write down the orders! Can't wait for the next visit.

    (4)

  • Scott M.

    Great beer, food, and service! Avid and passionate brewers having fun slinging their trade. Well worth stopping in!

    (5)

  • Veronica B.

    Stopped in today for the Grand Opening!!.... Had a flight of their three beers...a flight is four, so added a Lost Abbey guest tap. Ordered (I forget the name) some pulled pork sandwich with jalapeno coleslaw. It was fine, nothing to write about, but by no means was it bad, it was just fine. :) The beer and service were great. The place is big enough that you don't feel crowded. I like the set up...well, really everything about the new brewpub....will definitely be back!!

    (4)

  • Zach M.

    The beer and food blew away our expectations. Beer has a Belgian flair to it which is fantastic. Intergalactic and Mo Wheat were our favorites. As for the food, you better try the Spanglish. You will not have had anything like it.

    (5)

  • JM F.

    Great service, beer and food! I only wish it was closer to my part of town. But whenever I'm in this part of the valley, I'll definitely come back. Mac and cheese with green chiles is perfect. Silly (really...not a typo) cheesesteak was lean and yummy. Red IPA rocked. Great fries too.

    (5)

  • Tracey C.

    We went here with my in laws and had fun. I read about this place in the Phoenix Times. It was a lot smaller than I had imagined, but great beers and food. I recommend the flights and the IPA as well as the jalapeño Mac and Cheese. Service was very helpful in making recommendations and knowledgeable about the beers and menu.

    (5)

  • Nate L.

    We looked to be the first table of the soft opening on Monday. First thing, a real beer list! Green Flash, Fate, Hess, their own collab with O.H.S.O. I am excited by the beer these guys are getting on tap. Fate is a hike for me and the fact they had that was awesome. We came to eat so we ordered an appetizer first. Unfortunately they had some issues with it, but one of the owners came over and even offered a different appetizer for free, which we took them up on because by that time we had eaten our entrees and they were bomb! I had the Pub burger and my wife had the Cubano, both eaten quickly because they were delicious. As for BRI's only on tap brew, Mjango Unchained, its a good beer. It makes me excited for whats to come. I think its awesome they have relationships with great breweries like Fate and O.H.S.O. Can't wait to try the rest of what they are brewing in the coming weeks. Will return many many times.

    (5)

  • Shaya J.

    Pretty darn good. Went here for a pre-laser tag lunch and beer. First off, the server had an excellently groomed 'tache. Nice 'tache bro. Very nice staff who engaged my friends and I in conversation many times. Great beer recommendations. We all ended up getting the burger and beer special for the day. Burger was delicious, grilled excellent with thousand island and jalapenos. Mmmm mmmm. We went on a sunday and there was barely anyone in there (which is probably to be expected on a sunday) but it filled up fairly quickly around 1pm. The location is a bit obscure inside the shopping strip, its tucked away behind a wal-mart, but when in Mesa I will definitely be back, thanks guys.

    (4)

  • Amie R.

    My husband and I went there for lunch yesterday, (Sunday, April 19th). He had been there before and thought it was a cool little spot. We sat down at the center booth, waited about 5 mins for a server to come over and bring us menus. My husband ordered a beer and I ordered a rum and coke. Another server brought us waters which was nice. (We had a total of about 4 servers) Then our drinks came, my husband got his beer, but for some reason I received a Jack Daniels and coke. Don't get me wrong, I like whiskey, but I ordered RUM. They gave me a new drink, no issues there. Someone came back around and took our food order, I was STARVING and everything on the menu sounded amazing. Now, I get that this is a small hole-in-the-wall bar. I don't discriminate on bar food. However, it took **45 MINUTES** for us to get our food. The place was relatively busy, I understand, but they were serving food to tables that ordered much later than us, like 30 mins later than us and it's a SMALL place. Needless to say, we were completely forgotten about. A guy that I am assuming was the manager even walked about with our food, but for some reason thought that it went to the table next to us. He got completely confused when he saw that they already had their food. Don't mind us! The empty table directly next to them starring at you!! He then ran back to the kitchen with our food where I am only to assume he tossed it. Because 5 minutes later he told us that he was sorry for the wait and the food would be out in 2 more mins. 2 more mins? Why? You just had it in your hands!! Well 2 mins became 10. He returned to tell us he was sorry yet again and that it would be another 5 mins. That 5 mins became 15. At this point I am officially HANGRY and about to hulk smash our table. They FINALLY bring out our food which LOOKS worth the wait. I ordered their chicken sandwich, I attempt to grab it to scarf it down when I had to stop. I am not sure where this amount of grease was coming from, but it looked to me as if the chicken was peeing itself. Literally. It drained for a solid minute. I now had grease soup on my plate. I go to take my first bite in spite and the entire thing fell apart into my grease soup. I had to ask for a second plate so that I could attempt to eat it by cutting it up without saturating it again. My husband's tacos did the same thing but basically worse. His taco grease was a much darker and disturbing brown. I was so grossed out I just gave up any hope of eating. I immediately felt sick and worried as to why this took so long and what exactly was I trying to eat. Even though I sat there with pure disgust on my face with 2 full plates of untouched slop, no one seemed to care. They just brought us our check. 4 drinks and 2 plates of slop for $50. Let the hulk smashing begin. I will never step foot in that place again, no matter how hangry and desperate I am. I've had MUCH better bar food for much less money. Even Filiburtos has treated me better.

    (1)

  • kevin s.

    Very nice place, casual atmosphere, very crowded around 8:00pm. I don't think this place is "divey", only two months old, very clean and new. I got a flight, you can pick your own beer for the flight, kind of surprising. The waitress brought me my flight and told me what was on it and what order, but i think she got it wrong. I ordered a beer I liked from the flight, but got a beer that tasted different. Ordered some not-chos (nachos) from the menu, really good. I will come back and try more food. Overall I like the place and plan on coming back. Crowd is kind of hipsterish, lots of beards. It would be kool if the bartenders wore lab coats and safety glasses, just a suggestion :) good music too, I heard Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and No Doubt, Green Day, The Ramones, and AFI.

    (4)

  • Scott C.

    Wow-My wife and I came here for a night out and thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff was friendly and gave my wife a free sample as she wasn't sure which beer she wanted to try. Both beers we got were their's and both were tasty. My wife ordered the Spanglish and I ordered the Pub burger. Again, both were delicious and prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back. Only reason it is not 5 stars is the fries. We got both regular and sweet potato fries and they were soggy and greasy. Everything else was delicious!

    (4)

  • Larry L.

    Wonderful place to visit with friends. Love the food. Their collaborative beer with OSHO was great (mango IPA). Our servers Jeremy and Matt were excellent. Very smooth for a soft opening.

    (5)

  • Az_ K.

    A friend and I had the pleasure of visiting BRI today for the first time and walked away EXTREMELY satisfied and welcomed. We met one of the owners (Matt) outside and exchanged pleasantries and then we walked in and immediately greeted by the bar tender (Rose) and she made sure we never ran out of beer. We split the green chili pork poutine fries and pulled pork sliders. They were both delicious! We tried all BRI beers on tap and had their 480G, Batch #1, and Farmhouse Saison. My favorite today was the Farmhouse. All in all it was a good visit and will be back, especially because I live within a mile and this is a great biking destination on any given day!

    (4)

  • Harry Z.

    We went there mid day just before Thanksgiving. I can be a bit hard to find, it is right next to the AMC Theater. In fact, the back door is just steps from the entrance area of the the theater. It was before their Grand Opening, so they did not have any of their beers on tap yet. (we went their to try some of their beers) What they did have on tap was an excellent selection. Our bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were going to have lunch as well. My son had one of their sandwiches. It was huge and he said it was very good. I opted for the carne asada tacos. The meat was all gristle. I actually had to spit it out on plate. (ugh) The tacos came with rice and beans. Those came in a small container (the kind used for a side of ranch dressing) the Spanish rice was all dried out and the beans were just a small amount of black beans. We are talking $11 for this meal of two(gristly) tacos. (they did take it off the bill without me asking) Everything else was just fine. We went to a movie and decided to return to BRI for a bit. Had another beer then decided to just go to Red Robin on the other side of Stapley for a burger. I was excited about a brew pub in Mesa. I live in far east Mesa. I will probably stick with Four Peaks.

    (2)

  • Lauren M.

    Great environment! Staff is very friendly and helpful. I am excited every time I visit to see what beers are on tap and what new food item I will try. As for beer war paint IPA is my favorite, but you can't go wrong with Lolli, street cred, vanilla porter, or 48OG. As far as the food goes like I said before, I have yet to be disappointed. Trying something new each visit. Even the desserts are spot on. Whether you like beer or not it's a great place to go with a group of people or even by yourself. To top it off it's very easy to get to and parking is wonderful!

    (5)

  • Nicole T.

    Hmmm....this place has the potential but it needs to work on some things. First, they need servers who are actually knowledgable about brews...our server was confused about the different beer offerings and actually mixed up our order with different beers than we ordered. And can I get a decent pour? Absolutely no head on my and my partys' beers. When I go to a spot that serves craft beer, the head is thick and the microform is beautiful and uniform, at this place no head and ugly foam, the bubbles were huge and the head was like that of a soda. So first off, better more knowledgable staff and definitely more well trained staff on basic pour methods. Second, the food looks great, but 5 dollars for a tiny portion of French fries? Total rip off. I know they're not officially open but it would have been nice to taste one of their brews, the red IPA sounds amazing. The beer list is solid, but mostly predictable....no reds or amber ales sadly, and nothing new or exciting. Like I said, definitely has the potential but needs a little tweaking.

    (3)

  • Chris W.

    My husband received a gift card and mini growler for this place for Christmas, so we decided to give it a try. There was a loud group from a beer tour that took up most of the place, but we were seated in a nice booth. No TV's to watch sports, either. I was surprised that they basically had only IPA's on tap of their own, so I decided to go for an Oak Creek Belgian dark strong ale, yum! My companions tried the Lolli, which they liked a lot. We ordered the Belgian Chicken sandwich special, Spanglish, and the Cubano. Two were great, but the Cubano? Not so much, kind of boring. The fries were also very limp, not at all crispy. All in all a decent time...Here's where it fell apart. When it came time to fill our growler, we were told that "we don't fill our own brews anymore, only the guest brews... Really? okay, the manager came and told us that he would fill our mini growler this time. All good, right? Nope! They could not take our gift card or credit/debit card! The server said. "Oh didn't I tell you when you came in?" NO! She was very ditsy throughout our whole transaction, telling us there was happy hour when it is only Monday through Friday, (we came on Saturday) never refilled our water, even though we asked twice for more, you get the picture. We had to scrounge around for the cash to pay for our bill, which for the 4 of us plus 2 growler fills, came to over $100! Not too many people carry around that much cash any more. Luckily we did have it. If I come here again, I will ask before we are seated if they can take our cards, and I guess I will, if only to use up the gift card.

    (3)

  • Britny G.

    We only had an hour for a quick lunch and decided to try BRI. We were a little unsure of how the seating worked when we walked in. When nobody came to the front, we assumed it was seat yourself. It was very busy and we were lucky to find an empty table in the corner. It took a little while for someone to come to our table and greet us. Finally someone, whom I assume was one of the owners, stopped to check on us. He apologized that nobody had been by and said he would send someone over. After that, we had great service and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The FOOD! We ordered the SW Poutine appetizer, which was fries topped with pico, machaca, and gravy. It was the best gravy I have ever tasted and the fries were perfectly seasoned. A server tried to take our empty plate away and we told him to leave it so we could lick the rest of the gravy off the plate. They were out of the food we wanted to order because their delivery was late for the day. We ordered cuban sandwich, fries, and a side salad. I was not expecting much out of this sandwich, after all this is a bar, and how could anything else compete after that delicious gravy! We were really impressed with the sandwich and even the simple side salad. The sandwich was very flavorful and probably one of the best cuban sandwiches I have had in this area. I can't wait to go back and try the daily soup, green chile mac & chesse, and the tacos. We each had a draft beer but did not have a chance to try a BRI beer. We will definitely be back to try the house beer. I'm looking forward to many more visits in the near future. I'm happy to have a small brewery in the east valley with such great food! I would love to see a small outdoor seating area and maybe a few more tv's inside.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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