The Wurst Bar
705 W Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
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Address :
705 W Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 - Phone (734) 485-6720
- Website https://wurstbarypsi.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
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Ken A.
I had my 35th birthday at The Wurst Bar and everyone enjoyed so much! We had roughly 30 people and they accommodated us very nicely on busy Friday night! My birthday title was "The Wurst Birthday Ever!" The Wurst Bar is known for their fresh and unusual brat wurst. Like Spicy Rattle snake chorizo, Hot Wing Chaurice, Lamb & Bison, PBR poached brat, etc... Rattle snake chorizo got a nice kick from the spice and hint of red wine. The meat is pretty lean and clean flavor. Hot Wing Chaurice is very juicy, flavoful, and spicy. It contains Frank's Red Hot and bleu cheeze. Taste just like hot wings. I love it. Then simple and the best PBR poached brat is well balanced spice & herbs, and very juicy and a hint of PBR beer. Definitely the best brat wurst I've had in my life. I like their choice of mustard, Stadium mustard, Creole mustard, Coarse grain mustard, yellow mustard. They have some crazy toppings on the brat wurst for no extra charge. Kimchi kraut, sour kraut, caramelized onion, sweet peppers, hot peppers... I put all the topping on my brat wurst once before and it was so much that I just couldn't finish it:) Very tasty though! The Wurst Bar updated their menu recently and added some lobster rolls! Two rolls packed with overwhelming amount of lobster claw & knuckle meat from Maine. It is succulent and sweet! And heavenly delicious! They also added Red Rock Smoked Andouille, and Red Rock Smoked Kielbasa. Red Rock is new and the best BBQ in town opened this year. They smoke everything! Red Rock smoke the Kielbasa and the Andouille sausage and send em to The Wurst Bar. I'm glad to see both of the good restaurants in Ypsi are collaborating. I can never get the delicious brat wurst from the Wurst Bar!
(5)Andrea M.
3.5 I cannot believe I had not yet written a review for Wurst. You need to understand two things first, I don't eat pork and I don't usually like beers not on tap BUT, that said, I do like Wurst and have been going there since way before they got popular. SEATING Sit in a booth to have the most fun with a group. It's the most comfortable place in the bar and has the best lighting and honestly, you get served better I think. FOOD I love the tater tots and burgers. I have not been in several months, so I will have to update this review later, but I spent quite a bit of time there in the summer. Their menu changes and if you like sausage, I think you should try something from the pile. they change things up enough to keep you interested so I say go already! DRINK My #1 complaint here was- not enough beer on tap. I like my brews fresh on draft. But, they do have a half-way decent selection of bottled. Certainly not as extensive a list as Sidetracks, but I'd not eat at Sidetracks if I can help it, so Wurst is where it's at as a good middle ground. FUN Overall I think Wurst has a lot of fun factor, unfortunately it got popular with hipsters and jocks and the frat crowds, etc. so you'll have to figure out what night you actually like being there since different nights can be different. I hate to necessarily group people into categories, but you catch my drift as to they types of crowds you will get here. Just go and have fun and hang out and see if you like it.
(3)Paul D.
After telling myself I was going to check out this place, I finally decided to check it out. I'm very glad I did. I really didn't know what to expect on the way there other than the "Wurst". Walking in you are greeted by the display cooler with some of the brats that you can purchase. It was pretty early on in the evening so I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was very nice and attentive to what we needed. The white buffalo and the animal fur bar seats are a nice touch. The menu isn't that large but you still tons of choices. The corn dogs were very tasty to begin with which led to us trying the Hot Wing Chaurice on Brioche and the Bison & Lamb Merguez on a pretzel roll. Both were excellent. The sweet potato tots with the cinnamon marshmellow fluff dipping sauce stole the show though. Beer selection was pretty good too. A little bit for everyone, MI craft beer and $2 PBR's. Will be coming back to this place soon and often
(5)Peggah G.
After a glorious helping of Pretzel Bread from the Yelp CMYE event, I knew that I would be back at the Wurst bar. Even though their website needs some reworking, I was able to see that they did have trivia available. I am not much of a drinker, nor am I much of a brat eater, but I do love me some trivia. I basically love any bar that has things for the teetotaler to do. They have an okay dollar or something per play jukebox, they have darts, foosball and pool in the backroom, and they have a skeeball machine! Now, it's not Chuck e Cheeses, and unfortunately each play is four times as much as you would get at Chuck's, but it's still incredibly fun. Bonus is that if you are good and can get four hundred points, you can score a discount off of your tab. So far I haven't been able to hit the 100 slot more than once, but it's great to try. Back to trivia, I had only been to trivia at a few places, but the Wurst Bar has got quite a good crowd on their Wednesday trivia nights. With $2 shots of jameson, and $2 PBR cans, you can get a good buzz on if you're so inclined. I did notice that they didn't seem to have air conditioning on or maybe it was too early to turn on, so it was kind of warm, but not too uncomfortable. I don't mind the seating, it's not exactly handicap friendly, but they do have some booths with chairs across from them.
(4)Jessie S.
FOUR TIMES! That's how many times I've been to Wurst and now I'm finally getting around to writing a proper review. 1) They have vegan options! Granted they are limited, but they always have a few items on the menu. This is great since I don't know Ypsilanti very well and it can be hard to find vegan friendly restaurants. Aside from the vegan stuff that I like to order, their menu is pretty adventurous! My friend had a rattlesnake chorizo sausage. 2) The staff is almost too friendly. Everyone is so nice and sincere and make it obvious that they like where they work. I like that. 3) Good beer selection. I am aware that they have really great nightly drink specials and fun events like Bingo. I haven't attended any of the late night events but my friends have and said great things. If you haven't been to The Wurst Bar yet you should definitely check it out!
(5)T-rex M.
It's great brat, man. Big ole beer selection, and possibly the best bar in ypsi. Throw some dart boards up and ask me how I'd like my burger cooked .... And have dill pickles on offer and I'd never go any where else.
(4)Genevieve B.
We went on Tuesday, which is Bingo night. Bingo started later than advertised, but once it got going it was great fun! The atmosphere is very relaxed, and the clientele was varied. There are nine TVs, four of which had PBS, five had sports. The one facing us was kindly switched to the Wings game - even though it was a pain in the butt for the guy (I believe it was the owner) who had to do it. The sausages were (absofreakinloutly) delicious, as were the toppings & tots. They had just run out of the sausage I wanted (bison, lamb & beef), and the server's suggested alternative - bison & beef with sauerkraut and sauteed onions - was fantastic! My boyfriend had a brat with kimchi (not too spicy) & sweet peppers, which was also great. We each had half & half tots (half sweet potato & half regular), and a couple of beers too. Our server was prompt & nice, and when she didn't know the answer to a question, she came back quickly after finding it out. The only thing that wasn't great was the first two beers I wanted, and the first sausage I wanted were all either sold out, or not in yet (even though they were already o the menu). Not a big deal, and not enough to cause a ruckus of any sort - especially considering our server's ability to recommend alternatives. All-in-all? Great food, decent prices, wonderful service; we'll be going back very soon.
(4)Jeff H.
We keep on coming back to the Wurst bar. Their selection of Michigan craft beer on tap isn't huge, but usually has stuff I like. The food is excellent and we have a hard time not ordering the Nut Burger or the Wurst burger. The brats are also delicious but the burgers are too tempting most of the time. The review suggests free wifi, but if so we don't know how to get on it. It's an AT&T deadzone otherwise.
(5)Dan L.
The name alone caught my attention when I heard of the "Wurst Bar" a couple of weeks ago. I thought to myself "how could I not go to a place called "The Wurst" Bar?" Principle alone would have led me into this establishment. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised when I read other reviews on Yelp! that this place had a decent craft brew selection. Fast forward to Saturday night... When i walked in, I was a bit miffed by the fact that there was not a "seat yourself" sign or any indication if you had to wait to be seated, served, etc. Fortunately, it wasn't terribly busy so my friends and I parked it at a high top and didn't wait too long for a waitress to serve us. Upon looking at the menu, I quickly realized that the "Wurst Bar" was more than just a clever tongue-and-cheek name that the owners came up with to draw attention (even if it were I'd still give an extra star just for that). This place's signature item is (drum roll) bratwurst! When you walk in the door and pay attention, there's a nice display of sausages on platters in a refrigerated case. They had some pretty wild food items that might might some people say "WTF?" or even gag at the idea of having something like a rattlesnake chorizo brat. I on the other hand was all in for consuming this semi-outlandish item. My other "win" of the night was discovering that you could get tater tots, but not just any ole' tater tots, you could also get sweet tots which were sweet potato-tater tots...more awesome-ness! When my food arrived, there was one thing that irked me a bit. The food is served bread / paking pans that would conveniently hold a loaf of bread and apparently does hold a sausage fairly, but just doesn't translate all that well to being something you'd want your food served in. My brat and tots were somewhat of a hassle to collect and consume from the receptacle but it wasn't a deal breaker, even though it was slightly annoying. The food was quite good...I enjoyed my rattlesnake chorizo brat on a pretzel roll w/ onions and green pepper. The beers that you could get, which ranged from Belgian craft beer to the usual crap in a silver or white can, which also accompanied the meal well. This place is both good for going in and having lunch/dinner or just going in to hang out with some friends for drinks. The ambiance is pretty nice too as it's laid back, but not too laid back. I did notice that towards the latter part of the evening as the place went more into "bar mode" from "restaurant mode" service was a bit slower and harder to come by if you were sitting at a table. Overall, I'd come back for some more unique sausages and yummy beer any night of the week.
(4)Renee H.
I love this place! It's great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
(4)Katie D.
I came here for the Yelp sausage fest and it was fabulous. The service is top notch, the brats are cheap ($5-$7) and they have a good selection of beer. Portions are small for a restaurant, but about what a "normal" portion should be. It's nice to be able to get an appetizer, dinner, dessert and a beer for under $20. According to the menu, Sunday is Karaoke. We'll be back for that!
(5)Alysha M.
The name says it all! Literally is the worst bar! Food is too over priced, for a cup of tater tots, and the service is poor. They said they couldn't split our bill and we had a table of five. I don't think i will ever go back when there are much better places to go in Yipsi!
(1)Amanda L.
The Wurst Bar is so awesome! Such a great addition to Ypsilanti! They just opened on Wednesday and for only being open these 3 days, they are doing an awesome job. The staff is really friendly, the owners are extremely awesome and have a great imagination, obviously, with the interior design of the place and the concept in general. Their beer selection is superb, as they have a TON of local Michigan beers, North Peak Diabolical, Uncle Johns Pear Cider and Dark Horse Reserve Black all on draft, with Bells Hopslam rotating right now as well as a whole giant cooler full of a ton more bottled local craft beers! They are very supportive of everything local, local liqour, local food, local local local! All of their burgers and bratwurst are freshly ground in house DAILY and they taste so amazing, as I've tried a ton of their food already! Their tater tots are probably the best that I have ever had, hands down, they are cooked so perfectly. This place is really going to be an Ypsilanti gem! here are the specials: Monday: $5 pitchers of PBR and Miller Lite, $3 dollar shot specials, $1 for all cans (Hamms, Black label, PBR, Blatz and Strohs) 9 - Close with a DJ Tuesday: Bingo! Buy a drink and get 2 free bingo cards, win Bingo and win gift cards for more drinks! Wednesday: Whiskey Wednesday! 9- Close $2 dollar shots of jameson and $3 dollars shots of all other whiskeys! Trivia at 8 $3 bratwurst from 8- Close Thursday: College Night! $5 pitchers of PBR and Miller Lite, $4 dollar you call it shots, and $1 for all cans with a DJ again! all from 9 - Close Friday: $2 for all beer that they have, botlled and draft, local non local, EVERY BEER!!! Just $2!!!! From 9pm to Midnight! Saturday: they take a break from their specials Sunday: Cult Classics on the big screen in the back room! a giant projection screen in the back room featuring different awesome movies every single week! $4 32 ounce brass monkeys and $3 Mexican Bulldogs! (Cornona upside down in a Margarita! YUMMM!!) This place is really worth checking out and honestly, I'm pretty sure that I just found the new place that I will be hanging out extremely frequently.. The bartenders are sooooo hot too! Awesome music selection on the jukebox and even when the juke box isnt on, the music that they play in house is still excellent!
(5)Tara T.
Went here last Friday night. We got there at what appeared to be a peak time. We got our menus fast enough. Our waitress appeared to have been very green...just out of the womb, in fact. It took quite a while to get our drinks. There was a pretty decent selection of Michigan brews on tap and low-brow beers in cans. Once we ordered, I would say our food took at least 30-45 minutes, which sucked...however....the food itself was insanely good. Since I was there with a great group of people and the conversation was good, I was willing to tolerate the wait, especially given the payoff. Pluses: Tater Tot nachos (I think that's what they're called)...delicious. Tots covered in cheese, meat (they also have a veg version), onions, etc...super duper good. Also, the Southerner burger which has fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese and bacon..absolutely fabulous. Minuses: Waitress too green, served food in a loaf pan lined with paper...very awkward and difficult to manage (may I suggest a deep plate?), manager offered us dessert and we never received it. Still, I will return to this place (probably again and again). I'm curious about all the other yummy sounding menu items and I really liked the atmosphere. Very friendly and laid back.
(4)Heather W.
Keep in mind, this is a review for a place that's been open for a week, but if you're open, then criticism is fair game. Besides, they've already clearly come to terms with the fact that they're probably not gonna be the best anything. After hearing a lot of buzz (mostly positive) about Wurst Bar, I went on a Thursday night to try it out. At first glance, the place seems really confused aesthetically. There's an obvious desire to keep some semblance of the old Theo's atmosphere (just to get people coming in, I assume), but the décor is in...a league of it's own. Think an amalgamation of the past five years of the apartment section of an Urban Outfitters store. I don't think it could be charming even if it were self-aware, which, for the record, it didn't seem to be. In general, the staff was nice, but our server was awful. Never rude or standoffish, but so green that it became kind of a labor to interact every time she came to our table (once, she repeated the stock speech about all the brats being handcrafted and house made for no clear reason while one in our party was just trying to order and got so distracted that she walked away without even acknowledging that my friend was just trying to order food). Speaking of food, I had the vegetarian brat made of ginger, tofu, apple, and pecan on brioche (the other option is pretzel bread) with kimchi and sautéed sweet peppers (big thumbs up on the fact that any and all of the five or six available toppings are included with the brat). It wasn't mind-blowing, but it was pretty good (I added a lot of the spicy brown mustard, one of five spreads on every table). A friend got the PBR brat (closest thing on the menu to a standard, no-nonsense bratwurst) and gave it a big thumbs up. I wanted to try the vegetarian tater nachos, but just wasn't hungry enough for it to be in the cards. Our table ordered a pitcher of beer because that was the nightly special. Drink-wise, the bar looked well-stocked with liquor, but as a beer-lover, I was underwhelmed to see that the decent variety of beers is mostly just bottles. I'd love to see more on draft in the future, especially because a brat with a beer fresh from the tap just makes more sense. This place is promising, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu, maybe on a Wednesday (whiskey on special and trivia). Going on a Thursday gave me a little bit of a bias toward a negative review, as I really just wish this place would drop the association with the old Thursday Theo's college night vibe, which isn't really appealing to many people over the age of 20 who have stopped trolling the streets of Ypsi with a water bottle full of Smirnoff looking for a place to hang out. I think Wurst Bar has a niche that just isn't carved out yet, and the menu is strong enough to keep people coming back.
(3)Jessica H.
The best vegan snack is Ypsi: vegan nacho tots. The waitstaff is wonderful and the specials are very creative. Consistently positive interactions with every server and bartender. I just to wish they had classic pickles.
(5)Nathasja T.
Yaaas! Definitely one of my favorite snacky-type food places. If it's dippable (tots,fries) or it fits in a bun (dog, burger) it's a matter of a specific craving to me. I couldn't eat this too frequently, but when I'm here I am very happy indeed. Whoever here decided upon marshmallow fluff dip with sweet potato tots.. I bow to you. Delicious! A little sweet , but hey. I like the spicier brats here, the vegetarian one and the rattlesnake are favorites. My husband enjoys the fat, juicy burger topped with a PBR wurst. A little too much meat for me, but he seems to dig it. Also noteworthy are the pimento cheese (so good!) and their salad with housemade dressing. Oh, and the extensive (craft, local) beer list of course - how could one forget?!
(4)Alely P.
MEH! I give this place 2 stars for the actual idea of the restaurant/bar & their Sweet Potato Tots with Cinnamon Fluff. I've driven by this place many times & finally got a chance to stop by for their brats. When you think of a unique name such as "The Wurst Bar," you think of good bratwurst along with its authenticity & its rustic German essence; unfortunately that is not the case at this bar. My boyfriend & I split some Poutine Tots, Curry-wurst Corn Dogs, Lobster Rolls, and The Wurst Coney. The gravy with the Poutine tasted like a watered down McCormick gravy mix, the (brat)wurst corn dogs were mini hot dogs with a pinch of curry powder, the Lobster Rolls were nothing but a bit of lobster drenched in butter & A LOT of salt on 2 pieces of toast folded to make a sandwich roll, and last but not least, the star of the restaurant, the Bratwurst! There were more chorizo chili than there were brat! A soggy hot dog bun with really spicy chili is the only way I can describe this dish; how disappointing. In conclusion, cheap beer but overpriced food you can easily make at home if you have butter, salt, curry powder & hot sauce.
(2)Karen S.
I did not have an amazing experience at The Wurst Bar. I found it to be completely over-hyped. It was quite 'meh' overall. I've seen other reviewers say that the best part is the diveyness of the place, and quite frankly, that's not what I'm looking for in a restaurant (which is what it's advertised as here and in other places). Perhaps the reviews that rate it so positively are more pleasantly surprised when it is a dive. Our waitress was nice and attentive, the options were plenty, the decor was pleasant (and honestly didn't strike me as divey at all...), but overall, nothing spoke to me in a way that I couldn't find somewhere else. I ordered a salad, pretzels, and a cider. While they were all fine, I found the salad to be on the small size for an entree portion. Their pretzels were pretty good, but I was caught off guard by the marshmallow fluff. I'm more of a savory, mustard person (I tried 4 types from the table!), but overall, it was still just fine. The cider was good. No real complaints there. At the table, my partner's sandwich was quite underwhelming, and the beer was good. Nothing to write home about. I wish I had some concrete ways for the Wurst Bar to grab my attention and favor, but I suppose I was extra disappointed since they have one of the highest ratings in Ypsi. I just expected it to be more, and better, and mind boggling. And it wasn't. We were hoping to try their scotch eggs, and were disappointed to learn that they were out the day we went. The next time I go I'll try the wurst and eggs and hopefully it will be a better showing. Until then, I'm not holding my breath.
(3)Matt F.
Big fan of Wurst! So many interesting and unique items. My girlfriend and I have enjoyed every bite we've taken here. Holding back the last star because we'd like to see just a few lighter options on the menu. If you're counting calories, you're gonna leave here feeling very bad about yourself lol. But if you want interesting, delicious and well executed eats...give this place a try. Then get your ass on a treadmill.
(4)Margaret V.
Had this place bookmarked for quite some time. While I am glad I visited, I wish things would have been a little better. Let's begin with the good stuff: The ambiance! It's a really cool bar right near campus, but it doesn't feel like a regular "campus" (AKA dive) bar. It's nicer than that, but not too nice you can't enjoy the $2 (or however much they are) PBR. The staff! I ended up sitting at the bar and the bartender, Sam, was a gem. I got a very friendly greeting as soon as I walked in and he was very attentive and nice.I had asked about the alcohol content of one of the beers (it wasn't listed) and he was more than willing to look it up. The Beer! I've never seen such a beer list. It was organized extremely well was very thorough. They have an extensive variety. Everywhere from Belgium to Bridgman, MI is represented. I ended up having an Atwater Brewing Lager that was really good. The tots! I will admit, I am not much of a tot expert, but these were fantastic. Id take them over french fries any day! Great flavor, perfect temp, generous portion and just the right amount of salt! The not so good stuff: The wurst. I've had better wurst. Sorry. I had the Chicago Wurst dog that was a "red hot" loaded with tomatoes, sport peppers, poppy seeds and pickled vegetables. The pickled vegetables were my favorite part! Crisp and delicious. The flavor of the red hot was ok, but the texture was strange. I didn't care for it. I will say, it's probably because I eat too much processed food and wasn't used to a mealy type texture of the sausage. In my defense, a lot of others also commented on the questionable texture of the food. The price. It's a little steep. The wurst was $8.95 and I had to pay extra for the tots. I'm not saying they weren't worth it! They were. It would just be nice if a few could be included.... Overall, I am glad I went. Would I rush back? No. Is it worth a stop if you are in Ypsilanti near the infamous water tower and/or the prestigious campus of Eastern Michigan University? Absolutely. Get the tots.
(3)Maureen M.
I have been curious about The Wurst Bar for quite awhile now. I don't go to Ypsi very often though. Yesterday, we finally had the opportunity to check it out. It's quite the popular joint and I can see why. I really liked the space and decor. It was crowded on a Friday night, especially with the Summer Fest ending for the night. We didn't wait too long for a seat. We just grabbed a seat outside. As always, beer is important to us. They have a pretty decent list. The menu looks pretty good. I was all about a burger at that point. Of course, we had to try the tater tots. My husband ordered the poutine tater tots. The burger was pretty good. I'm kinda bummed it was cooked well instead of medium rare, but it was still delicious. Those tater tots though.....oh man. Especially in the poutine. This was definitely a meal that requires a nap afterwards. Service was pretty good considering how busy they were. There was a constant line to get in, which is expected. I'd like to go back and try other menu items!
(4)David M.
Beef Brisket Burger on Brioche w/ Sweet Potato Tots Original - House Ground brisket, dipped in a proprietary blend of Umami Rich Sauces and Flat Iron Grilled. Our 6.5 ounce Burgers are Cooked To Order on Pretzel, Sesame Seed or Zingerman's Brioche, Served with Seasoned Lettuce, Onion & Tomato - $6.95 Traveling across the country, I've definitely had my share of burgers. This one? My, My! I'd move atop the joint just so I could eat here daily. These guys are known for meat (Sausage to be exact). Gourmet Brats, Burgers and Beers is their motto! Therefore, they've got their meat figured out. If you're in the area, well hell, even if you're not in the area, you need to check this joint out. Ask them for the Original....and don't forget the Tots! A no, it's not a beer and a shot kinda' joint, it's actually a Gastropub. They attract more of a Trendy, Hipster crowd, as well as the locals from MU! If you're lucky, you'd even happen upon their place while in the midst of their "20 Feet of Meat" Eating Contest!
(4)Deb M.
Finally had a chance to stop in here on a Saturday afternoon and I have to say I was super pleased! The vibe is laid back hipster-like with pretty cool tunes playing from the juke-box. Craft beer lovers will have a hard time choosing but it isn't just a bar with funky chandeliers - no, its so much more. Let's talk about the meat. It's kinda like the star of the show, imo. I love a good sausage...just the right amount of snap. Some grease, but not overly greasy. With perfect toppings like caramelized onions or a choice of 4 different mustards. And let us not forget the bun....a great sausage should have a great vessel to deliver the meat to your mouth! Here you have a choice between a sea salt pretzel roll, a Zingermans brioche bun, a New England split top white bun or for those carb conscious folks a lettuce wrap. What a great lunch we all had! Can't wait to go back!
(4)Natalie T.
I love this spot! The food is great! The first time I went here, I was blown away by the food. It's decorated like what I would consider a man-cave with an old-school video game in the front and all. I've gone a couple of times at night and when it's busy, service can be really slow. Sometimes, I find myself tracking down my waiter which is less than ideal. Going during the day right when they open is best for prompt service. The Fried Hot Chaurice is one of my favs. The sweet potato tater tots and the marshmallow fluff are amazing! I could just eat that marshmallow fluff with a spoon. The Mr. Peanut burger is pretty tasty as well. You can tell the peanut butter is homemade. It has a really earthy, nutty flavor. And the pretzel bun just takes it to another level. And the bacon, the bacon just makes everything better. They have a wide variety of brats to choose from for the timid and the very adventurous so if you're up for some unique flavors or just want to stick to what you know, The Wurst Bar has you covered for brats (and other things)!
(4)Kristine K.
The Wurst Bar's offerings tempt the hidden (or not-so-hidden) hipster in all of us that enjoys craft beers, force meat, and umami flavors. The menu focuses on the four main food groups: Beer, Tater Tots, Bratwurst, and Hamburgers, so leave your diet at home when coming here. For those that do not prefer red meat, you can substitute chicken or the vegetarian option (chik-fu, which is a vegan chicken-flavored patty) on any burger free of charge!! Very cool move, Wurst Bar! Gluten-free folks can also dine here on cased wurst in lettuce wraps. Tuesday through Sunday feature specials outside of the usual happy hour, which is daily from 4-6pm - - Bingo Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, $2 Craft Beer Fridays, Well Saturdays, and Industry Night Sundays. Finally, there are plenty of tvs, a jukebox, MegaTouch, and skeeball here, which appeal to my A.D.D. tendencies. Overall, a great spot to ruin your diet and have a fun night out!
(4)Hannah S.
I thought this place was really rad. Yep I'll use the word rad, because it made me feel stoked about coming here again. Stoked. yep. Serious love here. I love the whole funkiness of the place, which is only cherry-topped by attentive staff and yummy food. I ordered the Mr. Peanut burger on brioche, which has bacon, patty, and peanut butterrrr which actually you hardly notice because its umami-ness melts into the beef. mmmmm. umami.... My boyfriend ordered the Mr. Monster burger with a pretzel bun (which he says the salty goodness "sealed the deal" on the burger love". It had 2 beef patties, egg, bacon, chorizo chili, pimento cheese, swiss, lettuce, onion, and tomato. It was a beast for sure. The side of sweet potato toasts was totally worth it. Best little things ever. With a oh so nom nom marshmallow dipping sauce. Made me night. I wish they had more nonalcoholic drinks, like milkshakes, butttt it is a bar sooooo (but seriously, it'd be great). I really wish they had desserts, because I feel like they'd rock them silly. Parking meter lot really close by. and Insomnia Cookies, just in case you really wanted that dessert they don't have.
(5)Regina T.
I wanted to write a well-rounded review, but I can't really think straight, with that picture of those POUTINE TOTS staring at me from another Yelper's review. The rest of the food and drink menus is diverse and extensive, but those tots are what I think angels ride around on in my version of heaven. The cheese curds had the perfect amount of springiness and squeak, the tots were simultaneously crispy AND moist, and that tasty gravy was vegetarian!!! (Do you know how hard that is to find while dining out? It's...hard.) I tried to recreate it all at home, but it was a huge fail. These tots were definitely worth the $7, and I'm cheap as f***.
(4)Mark M.
The Wurst Bar is an absolute gem! Great Tap lineup featuring a diverse offering of craft and Michigan beers and an eclectic, inventive menu of kooky creations. The Scotch Eggs are the best I've ever had and the selection of brats including game meats are odd and awesome. Having recently gone vegan I thought I would have to abstain from the Wurst but aue contraire... They have some great vegan offerings. Check it out!
(4)Paul W.
Sausage is probably my favorite food. So when I heard of a sausage restaurant in Ypsilanti, I had to make tracks over there. To me, the Wurst is near-heaven. Been there 7 times now, tried a good share of their sausage offerings and have loved them all except for the alligator boudine...was mushy and bland, sort of like oatmeal with a little touch of meatiness. But everything else was top notch, with my favorites so far being the beef-pork tolousse and the lamb-bison merguez. And those two illustrate something that makes place great: you have tried and true favorites, but also creative tweaks to those (another of which that bears noting is the chicken chaurice--they turned a buffalo wing into a sausage!). There is usually some exotically-concocted burger on special, and one day I mean to try one, but I always get drawn back to the sausage board. My wife is the burger fan in the household, and she usually gets the basic burger, which she finds excellent. The Wurst's signature starch is tater tots...really not my thing, though they seem popular. The sweet potato tots are a little too sweet for my taste. The side I really like is the salad with mustard vinegarette. Truth be told, I'd probably slurp down a bowl of that dressing if someone put it in front of me. Deciding on a beer is always hard...so many good selections on tap. Love the Friday night $2 craft beers after 8 PM, but if you go for that come early. For that special they select kegs that are running low and drain them. Once they're gone, nothing replaces them. Service is usually OK, though a few times we've had servers go MIA for a part of the meal. Of course, as good as the food is here, it's going to take a lot more than that to keep me from returning.
(4)Linda D.
Dive-bar vibe w/decent food options. We ordered the Lobster Rolls which came with both sweet potato & regular tater tots, along w/a really sticky cinnamon frosting dip (which I didn't care for). The Lobster Roll was pretty simple, real lobster meat on buttery toast. I appreciated that they didn't use imitation lobster meat--but the flavor was nothing to write home about. My son had their Corndogs off the kiddie menu, again pretty simple (breading over mini hotdogs)...which also came w/taters. Overall, staff was friendly, but unfortunately the food just lacked in flavor.
(3)M B.
I was in the area for the weekend. Yelp brought me here and I wasn't disappointed. The beer selection was good and the food was tasty. They had me at ground brisket and sweet tots. The service was friendly. I will be back.
(5)Greta B.
Great place to hang out and try a great variety of craft beers and brats! (Wurst). They even have Paintnite.com here on Mondays- a great way to hang out with friends and enjoy food and drink specials. Don't prefer loud talking to steady music. Where's the radio? Do enjoy getting a 15% discount for checking in! Good service but takes a long time to get food.
(4)Kathy T.
I am very impressed with the remodeling of this Bar! They have fun events always happening - my favorite it BINGO Tuesday! They let folks win free prizes and gift cards for kicking back and having fun. I was so surprised with the incredible combination of flavors in the Alligator & Crawfish Boudin! It melted in my mouth it was so delicious. I can't wait to bring my family here next weekend!
(5)Christine B.
We visited yesterday, a lazy Saturday afternoon. There weren't many other patrons at the time, so it was a relaxed environment, and we had good attention from our waitress. My partner is not a bar-guy, so it was the right time for us to be there. We had our pick of seating and good view of several televisions. We liked the seating, banquette style booths, high top tables, and lots of seats at the bar, and both thought the set up would make for a good ambiance with more of a crowd. I enjoyed a hard cider brewed with hops, one of several on tap. My partner loved that they had non-alcoholic ginger beer and enjoyed one made by Stolichnaya. He had a jerk chicken sandwich; I had an alligator / pork chorizo; and we shared some sweet potato tots. The sandwich looked gorgeous, and he enjoyed it. I thought the sausage was great, and loved the sauerkraut (if a little sweet for my taste) and sweet peppers. I loved the homemade mustards, especially the slightly spicy stone ground. The sweet potato tots were good, but nothing to write home about. I think a more traditional tot texture (shredded, instead of mashed and puffed) might have been more enjoyable for me. I'd definitely go back to this place and would recommend going with a crowd, so you can order and share more than just a couple of items. The menu has so much that looks so good.
(4)Jenna S.
The Wurst Bar is one my favorite places in Ypsi/AA. No matter how picky or how adventurous you are they have something for every palate. Every day there are specials that aren't on the menu, definitely check it out. Most recently I got an order of the Poutine Tots as an app the Prairie Dog. My favorite are the sweet potato tots with the exceptional marshmallow fluff sauce. The burgers are just as good as the brats with the Mr. Peanut being my favorite. I don't think I've gotten anything that wasn't tasty. They made some improvements about a year ago and there is an expanded bar area, seating & redone (clean) bathrooms. There is a pool table and touch tunes in the back. The beer menu (both draft & bottle) is extensive and you can order anything from a $10 specialty bottle down to a $2 Hamm's. I can't say enough how great this place is!
(5)Cameron T.
I generally enjoy the Wurst Bar, but have had some inconsistent experiences in regards to service and the food/beer quality. Overall I will give it a positive review and say that it is worth a visit.
(3)Julie S.
It's such a fun place to go with friends. Tuesday bingo night and Saturday $1.50 well drinks are my favorite nights to go. My personal favorite item on the menu is the bison and lamb brat with regular tots. All of their brats are so good and different from what you might normally find. The wait staff can be hit or miss, and oddly enough the business of the place has no affect on the quality of staff. I've had great service on busy nights and slow nights, but I've also had incredibly slow service on both types of nights as well. Overall it's one of my favorites in town, and one of the must-sees for me to bring my out of town friends to visit.
(5)Joe B.
I was in the area with a little time to spare for lunch and had this spot bookmarked for months. When I got here (at 3pm on a Wednesday) it was empty with the exception of one local at the bar. I ordered a drink and looked over the menu enticed by all the pics on the Yelp site. While I wanted to try everything I opted for their bacon bleu Bruiser burger and the sweet tots. The burger came out pretty quickly on a small cookie sheet with tots gathered around it and a cup of buttercream dipping sauce for them. I went for the mustard offerings instead wanting something less sweet and more lunchy tasting. The burger was perfectly cooked and very good if on the smallish side. On recommendation I had the Zingerman's brioche bun, over the pretzel roll. It was a little dry and crumbly but still a great burger. I really wanted to stay and try a little of everything, especially the wursts, but it'll have to be next time that I dive headlong into their provisions. I will say that the overall atmosphere and ambiance of this place is very cool!! Lots of leather sofa-type seating, high-tops, a wrap-around bar and a patio. The bathroom was really clean too. This place left an impression on me that made me want to visit frequently. They were really slow but the service was fantastic that fact aside. Coming back soon!
(4)K. K.
Get the Mr. Peanut. So freaking delicious. Probably the best burger I've ever had when I get the right cook. I would probably give five stars, but I went to get the Mr. Peanut right before I moved away from Ypsi, and it was overcooked and just not quite as good, and it's a little pricey. The buffalo tots are really good and my boyfriend loves the Southerner.
(4)Emily S.
Extremely overrated. We tried quite a bit and nothing was amazing except the free mustard sitting on the table. The waitstaff was nice, but not overly excited. They were out of a lot of the beers that we wanted to order, and the staff didn't even offer an alternative suggestion. The scotcheggs were underwhelming, the buffalo poutine was OK, the snake wurst was not anything to write home about, and the wurst burger was the worst. Go and check it out, it's a cool one time thing...but we won't be back.
(2)Kevin D.
This is a great place. The food is reasonably priced and has always been amazing, much better than your standard pub fare. Definitely try the various bratwursts, tater tots and soft pretzels with butter cream dip. They appear to have an impressive beer selection. If I were a beer guy, I'm sure I'd love it. However, I'm a liquor guy, which makes me a big fan of the $1.50 well drink special on Saturdays.
(5)Daron D.
This is actually a toss up between 4 and 5 stars. I have been going to this place since it was Theo's, but have not been here since. It for one is spacious in here and has a nice bar area. They have daily food/drink specials And on this particular day, it was $1.50 well drinks. For my meal I tried three different type of sausages. Those were the hot Italian (excellent and best sausage I had here), Toulouse (actually wasn't bad, kind of a garlic kielbasa), and the PBR bratwurst (taste like how it sound, which wasn't good). I also love both the brioche and pretzel bun (prefer pretzel slightly) and they have good tater tots. Overall if you love big sausages and good drinks, then this is your place.
(4)Amy G.
I'm so happy to have discovered a funky restaurant with unique menu items here in MI. I took advantage of the somewhat exotic foods and ordered a rattlesnake chorizo sausage with kimchi sauerkraut on a pretzel bun. Eclectic, much?! The sausage ended up being quite spicy, which was fine except if I got it again I would probably top it off with non-spicy vegetables, like more normal caramelized onions. Another tip is that select beers are only $2 after 8pm. I really liked our waiter. He felt strongly about what bread would taste the best with our meals, and I always appreciate it when staff stand behind or seem like fans of the restaurant themselves. There happened to occur some malfunctions both in the kitchen and the bar (keg difficulties) when we ordered, so it actually took about an hour for us to get our food. We weren't too bothered by the machinery problems, but our waiter was so apologetic and polite the whole time. I ended up getting a side of tater tots with my hot dog even though I never ordered it, and the bf had to remind the waiter that he had ordered some sweet tots--in the end, neither of us were charged for the side items, and I don't know if that was a mix-up or just a nice gesture. While one might think $6-8 is a lot for a hot dog, when it amounts to dinner that really isn't that much! I would totally come back to The Wurst Bar again for a fun, inexpensive dining experience.
(4)Jeffrey T.
I wish I could eat here everyday. Serve food late into the hours. Large beer selection. Oh and don't forget the homemade sausage. The tater tots bring me back to my childhood. I think I have tried everything on this menu and love it all. Scottish eggs are a automatic order when I sit down. It's the only easy decision. I do suggest on not ordering the lobster roll. I wish they would take it off there menu or revamp it.
(5)Khalid I.
This is an awesome place because they have vegetarian bratwurst options. I go here every time I am in Ypsilanti.
(5)Sam T.
Love this place. Always get their brats, but the past 2 times, got a sandwich called the Last Nite(I think). Amazing. Toulouse, tots, egg, on a brioche bun. So killer. ALSO. Everyday and anytime they have a drink special. 1 pitcher of yellow beer (PBR) and 4 shots of whiskey for $15!!!
(5)Sean H.
Been visiting family in Ypsilanti for four days and had my best meal by far at The Wurst Bar. Great, knowledgeable staff pointed us in the right direction for beer and cider, and the Mr. Peanut burger (on pretzel bun) with sweet potato tots were real tasty. The burger has a ton of flavor on it's own but the homemade PB was perfect with the salt of the bacon and cheddar. Perfectly balanced. I'd be a regular if I lived nearby.
(5)Bryan G.
Dude. This place makes me wish I lived in the area. I ate here while traveling for work and it's fantastic. They pretty much make all their bratwursts in house, they offer some pretty tasty sounding burgers (did not have one), they have an awesome beer selection in both quality and quantity and they make some top notch tater tots. At first I was a little skeptical that one bratwurst and some tots would be enough food to fill me up. Seeing as how all their brats run between $7 and $9 a pop, I was hoping that one would do the trick. Turns out their was no need for concern. Sure, I could eat 2 of them just because of how delicious they are, but one brat and a side order is more than enough food. I got the wurst coney brat and some tots. Did not disappoint!
(5)Cody F.
Been to The Wurst Bar a few times now and its always a great place to hang out and get some great beers. First off the beer selection is absolutely awesome, I'd say its definitely the best selection in Ypsilanti by far. I went most recently for the YpsiArbor Beerfest Pre-Party as the had Founders KBS and CBS on tap the place was packed and rocking but the service as good as always. My favorite brat is the Alligator and Crawfish Boudin, I recently had the pretzel and it was solid although I don't understand the fluff sauce that accompanies it on the side very very weird, but the mustard they have is top notch!
(4)Kristen C.
One of my favorite go-to places. The burger I had last week was beyond delicious. The brats are always a treat. Definitely worth a stop and STAY for a while.
(4)Andrea F.
Awesome beer selection and cool weekly specials. Depending on the night this place can pull in a crowd! Food is a little pricer and their new sign outside of the restaurant is extremely unappealing, only reason to give Wurst bar 3 stars.
(3)Katie H.
This is such a yummy spot to eat. Where else can you get hipster tube meat and tater tots? I have yet to try a bad item on their menu. Service can be slow depending on when you go but they are always super friendly and helpful so no worries. My only critique is that they need to reupholster. Lots of ripped up booth seats. Given that it's not cheap (everything is a la carte) I'd like more comfort but it would never stop me from going. Try the bison, so far it's been my fave:) and their beer selection is great!
(4)Shannon U.
This was an awesome, casual place! Sweet potato tots with marshmallow dip were delicious. And both brats and burgers get high ratings. The wait staff was helpful with suggestions and even brought me a sampling of toppings because I couldn't decide what I wanted.
(5)Christine S.
I could kick myself for not getting a brat but I wasn't overly hungry and drinking beer was my main goal that night. I got the Chili and ooh doggy it was spicy! I was bummed because it was luke warm at best and I would have liked a side of crackers to go with it or something. Indigestion city later on in the night but it was pretty good otherwise. The Pimento Spread was yum as were the Poutine and Buffalo Tots that I mooched off of everyone else's plates. I washed it down with a nice Christmas Ale. Our waiter was great, he let us taste test quite a few beers before we settled on the ones we got. My friends absolutely loved the place and if we're ever in the area again I'm sure this will be a planned stop.
(4)Malinda M.
This place has everything a midwest customer would want. They have a wild selection of sausages, and did I mention poutine? Great place for a date or just friends. I don't really recommend young children but your older children might enjoy sitting outside eating a crazy sausage.
(5)David K.
Went here with two friends of mine. Good drink specials - both beer and liquor. And thankfully, they have both craft beer and poor people beer, so everyone's happy. Got a few different potato tot appetizers - buffalo chicken, poutine, and chili cheese. The tots were all very tasty, even more so than I had anticipated. I liked all three of them. I then got a Fried Hot Wing Chaurice bratwurst, which I didn't care for. Now, I know the difference between having something that's truly bad vs something that is just not really what I personally like. The bratwurst fell in the latter category - just wasn't my cup of tea. However, my girlfriend quite liked my brat when she tried it (yeah she did!). She got a Rattlesnake Chorizo brat, which she also liked quite a bit. I didn't try it, because I'm a pansy and snakes are icky. A friend of mine got a burger on a pretzel bun, which she liked. The service was great. Relaxed atmosphere. Good prices. Good food. I'll be back, and you should check it out.
(4)Darin L.
I used to go here quite often when it first opened (before they expanded the back area and re-did the bar.). Then, the food was really good and the prices were reasonable. I had just moved back from Germany and this place was a darn good replacement to satisfy my brat cravings! After about a year absence, however, I went back and was a bit disappointed. The main attraction food-wise (the brats) have gone down in quality considerably. The flavoring seems inconsistent the few times I've been back lately and they are almost always overcooked. I have no idea what they did with the Scotch Eggs, but they are nothing like I remember them. The tots are still incredibly good (try the nacho version), though. The bar itself is incredibly well stocked. The beer selection (great Michigan beers) is outstanding and the liquor selection is arguably the best in Ypsi. The prices for those liquors, unfortunately, are arguably the highest in Ypsi. If you want a great beer and a mediocre brat, head to the Wurst Bar. If you want a good bourbon, head down the street to Depot Town.
(3)Stefanie D.
I love the food here! The brats are all great. The bison brat was unique. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't my favorite. I would still order it again if I was in the mood. I don't think I've had anything bad off of the menu. You can't go wrong with $3 Whiskey Wednesdays! Beer Barrel Bourbon is also only $2 on Wednesdays as well. If you sit at the bar you will have a much better experience. The bartenders are great attentive and very familiar with the menu. On the other hand, good luck trying to find your server if you sit at a table or booth. They seem to disappear for about 20 minutes and are nowhere in sight. The ones that we have had never seem to have any idea about the menu. Overall great atmosphere (when seated at the bar).
(4)Michael L.
A must visit venue here in Ypsi for the sheer variety of brats and beer. Our waitress was very helpful during our food selection process and despite a full house we were served in decent time and checked up on consistently. I highly recommend the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo, Sweet tots, Roasted root salad, and the Cocktail Weenies. Then I recommend coming back again and again until you've tried everything.
(5)Leif L.
The service is hit and miss. Some times when I have been in the staff has been falling over themselves to be nice and other times the opposite. The decorations are fashionable and have an upscale feel. Despite the number of students that attend, it does not feel like a student dive. The food is not limited to sausages and the hamburgers are as good as any you will get in the area. I found the fact that they do not have fries, just tator tots to be a bit of a hypster gymmic. Like drinking PBR, it is just consuming something sub par to be ironic, then pretending you actually like it. On the other hand, I am sure some people genuinely like them. This is especially true for the sweet potato tots. I personally can not do sweet as a side so if you are ok with tots, add another star to my rating. They do have some very good drink specials and an excellent selection of beer. However because the specials are different every day, I have a hard time keeping track of them (but then my memory is rubbish) I have not been in a while so they may have fixed the problem with the staff. I spoke to the manager about it and she gave me a very appropriate response, so they might deserve a better rating by now. I have spoken to a couple managers and they struck me as genuinely good people.
(3)Carole H.
$2 drink specials on a Saturday night? Ample bar seating? Cool crowd? TATER TOTS?! Go here.
(5)Christie B.
The yelp reviews got us in the door. When I realized they specialized in bratwurst I was .Whaaaat! All 3 of us ordered the catfish sandwich - it was delicious. My compliments to the chef. Our waiter was very friendly. As a fan of the TV show "Bar Rescue" with Jon Taffer, I now find myself timing everything when we dine out. We did enjoy ourselves and loved our food. I'd go back again for the catfish sandwich. It had fresh, healthy size slices of guacamole and tomato on Zingerman's brioche. Best one I have ever had.
(4)juston m.
worth a stop if your are in ypsi. saturday night at 7pm, we had no trouble walking in and grabbing a booth for 5. the decor is comfy and slightly modern and homey at the same time. the waiter was quick and nice and offered taste tests of beers we were interested in without asking. and three was a very nice selection of beers on tap. i chose a griffin claw christmas ale and was very happy with it. my order of buffalo chicken tots were amazing. perfect comfort food. the crisp lettuce and tomato on top was a nice accompaniment to a cheese slathered, buffalo mess of tater tots. we also tried the pimento cheese appetizer and the poutine tots. both were very tasty. the warm pretzel that came with the pimento cheese was a nice touch. i would like to return to try some of the sausages. my husband really like the hot pink. wish it was actually closer, cause i would go there all the time. love, juston
(4)Dani F.
Amazing sausages- really impressed with the kielbasa and the unusual sausages. Will be back
(5)Allison F.
I'm bumping them up to 5 stars because they deserve it. Immediately after my review went live on Yelp, I was contacted by a manager from The Wurst concerning their lack of barbeque sauce. A few emails back and forth and a short two-week wait... and viola! The Wurst now has barbeque sauce. I've been in several times since my initial review and have enjoyed my tots and burgers with delicious Sweet Baby Ray's sauce. You can't ask for a better bar than The Wurst: great food, awesome drink specials and management that truly cares about customers.
(5)Casey D.
We love the WURST bar! So glad to have it in Ypsi! Jesse and the gang really know what they are doing. The food is always on point, the service is great, and we love the beer selection. Well done WURST Bar! Keep up the great work.
(5)Paul M.
This place was excellent. I had the alligator & crawfish brat, which I found to be too sweet, but the rattlesnake chorizo was divine. Service was a little slow, but everyone in our group enjoyed their food, and the vegetarians even found something they like.
(4)Karla T.
Came in for the first time last night while my friend was in town. We couldn't pass up $1.50 well drinks, and I've never been to a bar in Ypsi since I moved here 2 years ago. Definitely different, but the people watching was fun, wasn't overly crowded, and the service was good. I'll be back-especially to try the food!
(3)Kate R.
I love the Wurst Bar, and I love it extra on Wednesdays (trivia and whiskey!) and Fridays (good, cheap beer and Friday!). Food is typically delicious, and includes options like roast veggie salad when you aren't feeling up for a giant pile of nacho tots or a decadent burger. As noted in some other reviews, the service can be a bit variable, but even at it's worst, I would describe it as inconsistent, never rude or indifferent.
(4)Lylian D.
I discovered Wurst Bar on Yelp! The reviews looked great, so I decided to come here with the Bo on a Friday night. We checked their website to see the menu. Not only did their menu look awesome, but they also had a Friday drink special of $2 craft beers and ciders! I really like eating out in Ypsi because the parking is so much easier to find and of course the food is pretty damn good. After we got carded at the door, we seated ourselves and took in the really cool decor & atmosphere. The crowd was a mix of locals, yuppies, students, and creeper dudes (yes, they have their own category). Our waiter came to take our drink order after 5 minutes or so. He was really helpful and explained the flavors of each craft beer that was included in the $2 craft beer/ciders. We got 2 ciders to start. We were not too hungry, so we decided to split one of their unique bratwurst creations. The Spicy Rattlesnake Bratwurst on a pretzel roll: It was so flavorful and juicy! Great spices! The Bo did complain that he wished there was more rattlesnake in it than chorizo, but I liked it how it was. The mustard sauces really went well with the flavors of the bratwurst. Next time I want to get it on brioche bun, because the pretzel roll made the collective bratwurst too salty for my taste. Otherwise, I loved it! Tater tots: Seriously, how can you go wrong with tater tots?! Brings me back to being a kid, eating in the school cafeteria, but in a good nostalgic kind of way. Not to mention, they were hot, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. YUM! I just wish there was ketchup at the tables. After we finished our bratwurst, we got a blonde ale (I don't remember the name) that was apart of the special and I loved it! It seems like people love their burgers, and I will try this next along with the poutine tater tots!!!
(4)Olivia S.
I'd always heard about poutine out in California, but never had it. So I jumped on the chance to try it with the tater tot poutine. I'm not saying the poutine wasn't good poutine - I'd never had it, so I had no chance to compare. The tots were nice. I just... was expecting poutine to be something more exciting, and I certainly don't blame The Wurst Bar for not living up to a taste I made up in my head! What definitely does NOT disappoint are the sandwiches. My family and I have tried several different ones by now, and we really really love them. The flavors of the different wursts/sausages are really wonderful, and there's a good sized selection, from old favorites to "I'm not sure about that, but it's got my curiosity up and now I've gotta find out!" for the more adventurous. Every one that we've tried has been at least good, and many pretty spectacular. It's on our list of places to return to fairly regularly!
(4)Ryan M.
Fantastic food. 10 different kinds of brats. Amazing selection of beer. Will definitely be back .
(5)Scott M.
This Meat Palace would bring tears of joy to Ron Swanson from "Parks and Rec." We had a sampling of the menu for a student org here and everyone loved the food, especially me. If you like spicy, go for the andouille. It has a great spice which lingers for a few minutes after. I also had the PBR Brat that had a nice spice blend. Very flavorful. The Nacho Tots were delicious and there were lots of jalapenos, which is how I like it. If you are into burgers, The Wurst Burger is supreme. It is a bratwurst on top of a burger patty served with red sauerkraut and swiss. What a combination of good flavors. The bar menu was massive. I was shocked at the amount of hard ciders they had. Loved the swanky atmosphere. I felt like I was at Fangtasia in Bon Temps, LA. The staff was awesome and you are always in safe hands with bouncer Ken in the house. I will definitely venture back here, again, again, and again. THEY HAVE SKEEBALL!!!
(5)Adomas R.
Love this place. And on a Saturday night it's impossible to beat $1.50 well drinks. But last Saturday when I was in there, the woman behind the bar was just unreasonably rude and unkind to people on the rail. This was the first time I've been served by her and I won't let it ruin my frequency of business but I will definitely avoid the bar from now on if she's working.
(2)Mike S.
Visited the old college town...back when I went to EMU, this place was called Theo's. THANK GOD it isn't Theo's anymore! Not only is Wurst Bar a great replacement, it is one of the best bars in Ypsi now! Great selection of local Michigan brews and other delicious crafts brews from the USA and Belgium (and many many more). Great prices and great selection on food. The menu offers an awesome selection of brats from original to unique. Comfortable and relaxed ambiance and a nice place to either have a chat or pre-game for other bars. Meagan (manager and server) was AWESOME. She was both relaxed and yet very punctual and was a joy to interact with.
(5)Mevei I.
We finally made our way to Wurst Bar even tho we have lived 5 mins from them for almost 2 years! We went during lunch hours so there was no wait & staff was friendly & prompt! We had many items on the menu and all were excellent. I loved my lobster roll and husbs loved his blue cheese/bacon burger. Poutine was average since the cheese curd wasn't melted--well prb skip that next time. We'll be sure to frequent this delicious local gem!!
(4)Shelby C.
Really good food, great service ! Will be returning for sure. I really enjoyed our bartender! She was awesome! And my burger was great! Came here for my boyfriends birthday and we really enjoyed our time! Sundays are $5 long islands which is great! Plus they're huge!!
(5)Eric M.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!!! a burger with peanut butter????? and its GOOD???? Well done, my friends, I will be back .
(5)Mike C.
It's a beautiful day so I filtered yelp for outdoor seating plus free wifi and this place came up. I'm sitting on the sidewalk/patio which has 4 2-person tables. It's situated perfectly in the sense that you're in the shade from midday onwards. It's right next to a busy street so not quiet or soothing in that sense. Had one of the wurst's and a mix of regular & sweet potato tots. I'm not a fan of the sweet potato tots with sweet cinnamon sauce but that's just me. I don't know why -- occasionally I'll order sweet potato fries for the novelty and then remember that I'm not really a big fan of sweet potato fries. I like the regular, salty ones. Food was good. Not particularly memorable. I'd probably make this a three star review based on the food alone. But that plus the price was very reasonable and the free wifi was actually available and convenient for me. And service was good -- no issues at all with service. I was pretty much the only customer for lunch today though.
(4)John H.
The burgers are outstanding. Getting one with pimento cheese is sincerely the best thing ever. They have good happy hours and the staff is friendly.
(5)Paige M.
Been here twice now. First time, not that impressed. Service was a little slow and impersonal, and food was just ok. I had the rattlesnake chorizo sausage, and split the nacho tots with a friend. Both were good, but not outstanding and probably not worth the price. The rattlesnake sausage pretty much tasted like any other spicy sausage. But I really liked the $2 craft beers, and I found myself craving sausage, so I made my way back. Wow. Five stars based on the second trip alone. Service was still slow (it was super busy, so understandable), but the waitress was friendlier. Shared the sweet tots, and they were much more satisfying than the nacho tots. A ton cheaper, and good with and without the frosting-like dip. I was happy with that, and then my sausage came. I had ordered the fried hot wing chaurice. It was way better than I imagined it would be. Probably one of the unhealthiest things I've ever eaten, but I'll definitely be ordering it again. I love buffalo chicken anything, and this was not a let down. So to sum up, the menu can be hit or miss. Some things are amazing, others are just good. Some are reasonably priced, others cost a bit more than I'd like. But the good things on the menu are so good, I can't help but give five stars. Good selection of beer too!
(5)Jett N.
Fun place with very friendly staff Must try the Scotch Eggs if you have never had one hubby had the rattle snake and I had the prairie dog both were delish Prices are reasonable we will defiantly be back
(5)Erin H.
This is one of the happiest new places in my rotation. A friend introduced me to the Wurst - why I hadn't been earlier I have no explanation. We have been together 3x now and I haven't been disappointed by anything. The Greektown Brat and the Chicago Brat were both delicious. The tots are just awesome - the poutine, buffalo and chili tots are all divine. I still have to try some of the wursts so I can experiment with their fantastic variety of mustards. I love the decor and low lighting is appreciated. They always have a great beer and cider selection too.
(4)Jessica I.
This might be worthy of five stars just for the concept and the great beer and whiskey selection, but throw in a great chef and fantastic service, and the Wurst Bar is a clear winner. The food is fun and very well executed, and it seemed like most items were house-made. Sitting in the shadow of the Ypsilanti Water Tower, this place makes for a fabulous sausage party.
(5)Kat L.
Came here all the way from Detroit for my birthday and something different. Love this place. I was a little surprised it wasn't busier than it was but I guess that's because it was spring break for the college. Out of all the specialty concepts this is the first of its kind I've seen. Brats. I had the corn dog brats for an app and for the life of me I can't remember what else probably because of the extensive beer selection. Will be back next time I'm in the area
(5)Jessica P.
Went here for a Paint Nite event and loved it!! The atmosphere is really chill and the food is delicious, had a bratwurst with their famous purple sauerkraut....so good!! The place has events most nights and I would love to come for drinks and bingo! The only downside is finding parking....but I wouldn't let that stop me from coming here!! Also seems to have pretty decent drink specials.
(4)Robert M.
After the review I wrote on this restaurant I received several emails regarding the server and quality of the food. There were several disagreements on a multitude of the topics mentioned in my original review. Instead of taking responsibility for the poor tasting vegetarian food, I was accused of changing the menu. It was recommended by the rude waitress, to go without the cheese on the Tofu burger and the tater tots and supplement it with their version of vegan cheese. That brought about a very flavorless dish, not to mention, though I used Ketchup and mustard on the Tofu burger, the entire meal was a disaster. What still amazes me more is the way I was accused of doing something wrong and ordering something that was not on the menu or offered as an alternative. I believe it may have been the owner or the Manager who contacted me regarding the review. What should have been a thank you for bringing such issues to the attention of the establishment was an unapologetic discussion on how it was my fault for expecting the items on the menu, which serve Vegetarian or Vegan needs, to be tasteful and enjoyable. Quite possibly the problems, including the rude waitress and food, stem from an arrogance that starts at the top and trickles, no gushes downward. The bad attitude only left me with the option to start letting people know over the internet, that not only was the food and service sub-par, but so is the follow-up and response to the original review. i will not be going back to this establishment to partake in even a glass of water. I would caution people who go there thinking that they will get good food or service to think twice about their choice. ON a scale of five stars I now rate it half a star! On the scale of 1-10 I give it a 2.
(1)L N.
Yum yum in my tum-tum! My husband and I were lucky enough to stop in for our first visit to The Wurst Bar on a Saturday (helllooooo $1.50 wells)! We decided to order the Scotch Eggs (we didn't care for them much) and the Chili Tots to start. OMG Chili Tots NOM NOM NOM. Our Wursts were pretty great too! We'll definitely be coming back again soon!
(5)Nan B.
This is where I send people when they are looking for an awesome dining experience. Yeah, it's a little punk rock, but it is far, far from the worst, even though it's totally the wurst. Actually, it's the burst.
(4)Libby W.
My Husband's friends wanted to go here for a Birthday celebration and I had never been. I wanted to see what kinds of things were on the menu before we went, so I could be prepared. When I went onto their website, the "Menu" option seemed to lead me into a broken link that didn't end up showing me any of the menu options. When we got there, our party was already seated, so we walked to the back of the restaurant where everyone was. We found a seat and sat down, but because it was so busy, it took the waitstaff a while to get over to us to even get our drink order, much less give us a menu. We made small talk with some friends and finally about 15 minutes later, a server came by and gave us menu's and took our drink order. He apologized for the wait when he brought the drinks. We ordered our food, I got a hamburger with fried egg on it, my Hubs got a hamburger with peanut butter on it. We each got tater tots, but I got sweet potato and he got regular. Again, we waited forever, probably 30+ minutes to get our food, which may not seem like a long time to some, but we were starving, so it seemed like a lot longer. Our food came, and it was very hot, a good sign they just made it. In fact, I had to wait quite a while to eat the tots because the first one burned the roof of my mouth a little. Haha, guess that's what I get for being so hungry. The burger I ordered was huge! It was sort of sloppy (it didn't stay together very well, and the bottom bun kept falling apart). I chalk that up the the fried egg and the yolk making things a bit more drenched than normal. It was delicious, but a lot of it I had to eat with a fork or my fingers (depending on when you looked over at me, lol). My Hubby said his burger was delicious as well, even though peanut butter on a burger sounds strange to me. One of our friends got a burger with ham, salami, and capricola on it, which also sounded really good to me. It was huge and looked amazing! He said it was really good, but there may be a bit too much meat on it. Either way, he ate it all, and left nothing behind. Pretty good sign he liked it. The tots are pretty unique, they are more like puffed tots and they are small, like little bites. They say you can share an order, but I'm one who likes my potato sides and this is not a size I would share. It was a perfect portion for one person. The sweet potato tots come with a cinnamon dipping sauce, the consistency of mayo, that is very sweet, it was an interesting taste to compliment my burger. I kind of liked the change from the normal. They have a variety of Bratwursts and Burgers to chose from, all with unique flavors and concoctions on them. They all sounded really good. I think your biggest problem is going to be choosing what you want to eat, because you're going to want all of it! Haha. I want to go back to try the meaty meaty burger. When we were leaving (the place was packed) I noticed there was a fire warming station outside at the entrance, which was nice because Michigan winters are cold and if there is a wait, you can crowd around and all stay somewhat warm. It also added a nice ambience outside.
(4)Bryan D.
Great service, beer selection (depending on availability) and food that is a cut above most beer bars. As a regular that lives with in walking distance, it has become more difficult to validate a trip to depot town or even Tower Inn next door. I suggest sweet potato tots and the Mr. Peanut burger. The brats are all outstanding and interesting with the cocktail weenie taking the cake for me. Thank you Wurst bar for $3 New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon on Wednesdays!!
(5)Jonathan P.
I went there today for lunch with 4 of my friends. It was more of a seat yourself and everything started nice. 10 minutes later we got our waters and menus and the waitress was doing great. We ordered our food by 1:00pm and our food didn't come out until 1:40pm. Our waitress gave us a pitcher of water and never came back to check on us. I had to physically go to the kitchen and ask how much longer until our food was ready and for a pitcher of water to keep at the table. When we got our food, it was cold and wasn't cooked thoroughly. We basically waited 40 minutes for cold and raw food. I ordered the "heat" which is a burger and asked for it to be well done. The burger was medium rare with pink still showing. All 5 of us were very unsatisfied with waiting for cold food. We will never go back for lunch.
(1)Robert E.
My wife and I decided to try something new while on a spring break stay-cation. We ate lunch here after finding it online. It did not disappoint. I had a house made brat and tater tots, which were a mix of regular and sweet potato. Absolutely loved it! She just had the homemade bar cheese with pretzel bread. It was also delicious. I will be recommending this place to friends and will be coming back! The food was delicious and unique. Next time I will try the Bison and lamb merguez.
(4)Tiffany B.
I just recently moved out to Ann Arbor and I really love this bar. Service is super consistently great. The food is to die for. We had the nacho tots the first time and the second time I had the southwest burger on a pretzel bun recommended by my waiter. The real icing on the cake was this unusual brat we got that had rattlesnake in it! It was spicy but in a really good perfectly seasoned way, not over powering. What I like the most is there are different specials often and the craft beer selection is great. If you get a chance to go here don't pass it up it'll be worth it!
(5)Kaitlin S.
Food was decent, but the manager ignored me when I asked for a glass of water (when my fiancé sitting next to me ordered a drink) and the server didn't bring water when I asked, either. I won't be too anxious to come back when I receive crappy service. Also, it took a good twenty minutes after getting my check for the server to take payment. "Sorry, I forgot to come back and get your checks." Took entirely too long on a medium-busy night.
(1)MItch R.
Great food, better beer selection, and tons of deals each day. Whiskey Wednesday, 2 dollar draft fridays, just to name a few. The choice of bottles and drafts is unrivaled by anyone, even b dubbs. The food is simply amazing and they offer 12 different kinds of exotic and crazy brats and over 10 kinds of burgers made with ground angus. A must go even if it is a little hipster heavy.
(5)J R.
Great beer and bourbons combined with a delicious and unique menu make this place amazing.
(5)Jessica H.
Good brews, and decent munchies. The highlight of Ypsilati, as far as this type of thing goes.
(3)M B.
Been here I think 3 times so far...tried something new each time...never disappointed.
(5)Michael S.
Shazaam! They remodeled the place, by extending the bar, and installing new bathrooms. The menu remains eclectic and they are in the process of expanding their already superb tap offerings. What's really nice is their happy hour every day deal. We went on Saturday to watch form football and I was shocked to find they have $1.50 well drinks. Who does that? The Wurst Bar, that's who. The only negative I can say is that I wish they had better (meaning HD) TVs. We'll be back.
(5)Casey D.
Went here with friends one night as a last huzzah before a friend moved out of state. It was insanely busy for a weekday evening. We were given one long table, and the rest of the group had to pull up any available bar stools or stand. We were told we could have room in the back as soon as it was empty. We were expecting a room, so we were a little surprised when we were offered 3 large booths that were split up by a table of guests in between. Not exactly something that could be helped, and the employee was doing his best to get us accommodated. We ordered food and drinks, and while the drinks came quickly the food took ages to get to us. The waiter also waited almost till everyone else's food was done until telling me that they were out of what I ordered. Everyone else's food tasted great, even if some of the orders were incorrect. Later I was told that I couldn't order a drink that was on the special's board because they didn't have the ingredients to make it. They did have $2 well whiskey on special that night though, so you can't argue with that. Will definitely give them another shot, but I wasn't that impressed.
(3)Andrew K.
Good atmosphere. Went on a Friday so it was loud but it's a college bar so it's to be expected. A little confusion with ordering food/drinks from the table, as you had to open 2 different tabs. It was worked out and the tots I had were amazing and my friend loved the poutine tots. Plus we used a yelp check in for a 15% discount on the food! Recommended
(4)Jesse S.
Went back to EMU for homecoming in October and stopped here after the game. Wasn't super packed as expected, however there seemed to be only one waitress hustling the whole place. Food was great (tots with marshmallow sauce? Yes!), great beer selection. Only complaints were the slow service and the jukebox being about $1 a song and having censored versions of songs on there.
(4)Randy G.
I always really enjoy a place that has a friendly atmosphere, good food, and culinary creativity. They took familiar food and helped spin them into new ideas, new flavors, while still being playful. I wanted to try the whole menu but had to limit myself to pimento cheese dip, sweet potato tots, rabbit brat, rattlesnake brat, turducken brat, and PBR brat. Do I need to say that I was pretty full at the end of dinner? I do admit that I had friends there to help me with all of this food. The pimento cheese dip was sized well with being small. Your getting ready to eat these brats that all come on pretzel buns, the last thing you want is more bread. They have a nice pretzel hard shell, soft on the inside and lightly salted. The cheese spreads and is deliciously creamy together. The tots was a new idea and none of us had seen sweet potato present in this fashion. Extra credit for creativity. The crunch and taste is spot on for tots with the extra sweetness that all other servings of tots lack. My favorite brat was the PBR that delivers a good snap from the casing and spices with the sausage. My least favorite award goes to the turducken, which wasn't bad, just not as flavorful as any of the others. I was mostly interest in the rabbit and the rattlesnake. Both were very good, all had the casing snap, but both of these are mixed with a variety of spices that cover the flavors of the meat. If your going to really try the unique flavors of the meat, you'll be disappointed. If your not adventurous and scared to try exotic meats, then they are perfect for you since they don't have strong flavors. The brats can come with a variety of choices for toppings that include: marinated peppers, sautéed onions, and kimchi slaw. Ask your server which ones compliment your brat the best. We finished with a sampling of mochi! A Japanese dessert made of rice cake that's made into a paste with ice cream inside. The serving size was small so it was difficult to eat with a spoon to cut it, so if you basically shoot it like a shot, it was the best way to go.
(4)Edmond N.
This place is pretty awesome. I definitely like the vibe and the menu has a variety of bratwurst that is awesome and amazing. I tried the rattlesnake and I was thoroughly impressed. Very tasty. In addition, I was told to get the tots and those were very good as well. Definitely a great place to go to. I will have to try other things the next time.
(4)Allison L.
They have a wide variety of bratwursts to choose from, including a vegan one. I enjoyed the bison, lamb and swiss bratwurst - it was cheesy and spicy. The sweet potato tots are tasty and the poutine tots are good if you're looking for something a little bit different. We came at 8pm on a Saturday and loved the $2 draft selection - especially a coconut-almond beer. I can't wait to come back and try another brat!
(4)Hunter Y.
Great ambiance, great beer selection, and decent food, albeit a little on the salty side. Everything is made in house, so you know you are supporting the local businesses/economy if you are into that sort of thing. Also, you do not get much for almost a $9 sandwich. It would be more reasonable if each sandwich came with a small side.
(3)Emily B.
I've been to the Wurst Bar three times. The food is mediocre. One time my friend ordered her sandwich as vegetarian, but they put bacon on it. On the same visit, they also over cooked the tater tot nachos that the cheese was rock solid. The second time we the tater tots were cold and limp. My third visit was better. I just had a beer. They didn't mess that up. I'm not sure why people are so excited about this place.
(1)Khanh C.
Discounts for EMU students? Good food, decent portions for the right price? Nope, you WONT find it here. Don't fall for the hype, and definitely don't fall for the titles on the menu. They do a great job marketing the menu, but fall short on execution. Ordered the Lobster Rolls and Poutine...saddest plates I ever seen. The order comes with two tiny rolls, and when I say tiny I mean itty bitty cute little appetizers they try to pass off as an entree. The Poutine is a straight joke, the order came with a light dizzling of bland flavorless boxed gravy mix, with two dime sized chunks of cheese...this is the "strung-out on heroine" version of what Poutine is supposed to be.
(1)Xxxx C.
Food was good but I thought it was slightly overpriced. A brat is 6.50 or 8.50 and tater tots with toppings are about $8 as well. They have a good beer selection and good happy hour. I'll be back but for what it is, a bit pricey.
(4)Laura P.
I have been here twice now and have absolutely no complaints. ..and this is coming from someone that doesn't like sausage type stuff. I was hesitant to come because I didn't know if they were going to have anything worthwhile. They have this killer cherry soda. I'm not a drinker, either - so it's nice that they had something for me besides coke or pepsi products only. They seem to have quite an extensive beer menu - I counted over 20 cider beers alone. The lobster roll is expensive, but totally worth it. On the medium large size, I took some home. This sandwich is happily no-frills and no mayo. Just large chunks of lightly seasoned lobster in 2 butter toasted buns. Comes with a side of tater tots (regular or sweet potato). The second time I went I tried a chicken fried vegan something sandwich - it was interesting and good, I'd take my veggie and vegan friends here and expect they'd dig it. They make tater tot poutine and tater tot nachos. Next time I go I hope to share an order with someone. I haven't tried the burgers yet but plan to - they are made with ground brisket. How could that not be good? Well, if I had to strain and come up with one complaint - the music's a tad loud for casual dining conversation, but since the place has a sports bar type feel to it that's not totally out of line....but for a romantic dinner or something involving a lot of intense conversation I'd pick someplace a little more quiet. It's not an uncomfortable level of noise, just worth mentioning.
(4)Mia M.
I was referred to the Wurst Bar by a fellow vegetarian. After giggling about the name for a few minutes, I decided to give this place a try. I loved it! And I've been back a few times since. What I like about the Wurst Bar is their local everything, fresh everything, and very interesting menu. I never knew I liked tots so much until I came here! Each time I come to Wurst, they have a vegetarian special on the board. Awesome, I think, I get to try something new! Nope. They're always out, so I've consistently gotten a burger with a chik-fu patty. Not bad, but I'd like to try something else. Next time, I think I'll try a vegetarian brat. The service at Wurst is pretty hit or miss. I've had servers ranging from poor to good. The worst server just seemed really distracted. I came mid-day, so they weren't very busy; our table was one of five, tops. It took ages for us to get everything despite him reassuring us that it would be out in a few minutes. Our glasses were left empty much longer than they should have been, and despite finishing our meal, it took quite a while for him to ask if we wanted a check, then another while for him to actually bring it. That was annoying. The food is good, and reasonably priced so I'll definitely keep coming back. Hopefully I'll get to try one of their vegetarian specials eventually!
(4)Wayne S.
Food has been steadily declining for nearly a year, we stopped frequenting a while ago.
(1)Josh C.
I love the Wurst. The atmosphere is really young, energetic, and welcoming and the staff is a collection of very fun and cool individuals. The bartenders I've seen have been really cool, not to mention the waitstaff. All that right there is enough to sell me on a place. However, they have a refreshingly large selection of veg options, which you wouldn't expect from a bratwurst bar, and they offer a wide variety of different drink specials on different days of the week. This is great because you can enjoy a wide array of options depending on your mood! Their liquor and (especially) craft beer selection is awesome! I've got to be honest, though. Most nights of the week after work, I drop into Sidetrack because their happy hour is that good. I say this because there's an exception. On a friday night, you couldn't pay me to be anywhere else but the Wurst. There's not a better way to spend a night out in Ypsilanti than $2 craft beers and eating delicious tots (vegan nacho tots for the win!!). If that deal was more regularly available, two things would happen: 1) I'd never drink anywhere else. 2) I'd be completely broke. The point is: this place is the bee's knees. Please - for your sake - if you haven't been, go check it out. Look 'em up on facebook or their website to find the daily drink special that best suits you and I promise you won't regret it.
(5)Candice R.
I think the food is a unique plethora of deliciousness the likes of any gastropub has ever seen. The beers are aplenty, so many choices! It is so fun and refreshing to have a unique spin on tater tots: smothered in gravy topped with cheese curds, with vegetarian sausage and Mexican inspired fixings, and they come in sweet potato! They are best known for their brats (the WURST bar, hello). You can dine on buffalo, rattlesnake, and other animals in their hand rolled concoctions. While these are pretty good, I do think they should work on their seasoning. Sometimes the meat lacks that little something something. Now the service... I hate to be that guy but the service is oft times slow or completely absent minded concerning your order. It is not consistently like that, I've had some of the most wonderful service there! But understand that the waitresses can be pretty hot and cold with their service.
(3)Kasey K.
Had the jerk chicken sandwich. It was ok not jerked at all :( tasted more like grilled chicken with avacado and let Tom. Was expecting something more jerked and spicy. Service was wonderful but food was lacking flavor and love. Will be back again for another try but was disappointed in a 9 dollar bland sandwich. :(
(2)Jessica M.
I stopped by again over the weekend and frankly, everything was amazing. I have to bump their rating up to five. As appetizers, we once again ordered the corndog brats and this time ordered nacho tots. The cornbrats were just as delicious as they were the first time. The nacho tots with the chorizo chili were just out of this world good. No bland tots this time! For the main we had the rattlesnake chorizo (again), the cheddar summer sausage, and the andouille. All of our sausages were really tasty, and the chorizo was not dry this time. I guess the dry chorizo might've just been a one-off occurrence. I didn't find my cheddar sausage to be very cheesy but it was still good. The andouille was less spicy than I expected but the flavors were intense nonetheless. I'm so happy this place wasn't a fluke. I can't wait to go back again and again.
(5)Sam G.
That's the way, uh uh, I like it! (Ugh. Sorry. Had to. Nothing about this place says disco but it did put the dance in my pants.) Jesse (el capitan of le ship) is a bad ass and means some serious business. Nearly all of the ingredients are made in house (bread, sausage, 'kraut...). He's keeping everything near and dear to his ol' heart organ - and you can feel it. I could do with seven screens of televisions less. Yup. SO MANY! Luckily they all play different channels so you can just blur those irises and see nothing but fields of color. Still. TV. A lot of it. I could do without. But hey, also a skeeball machine (eh?!? awesome) and a pool table. Loving the black vinyl booths and the paper mounted animal heads on the wall. The general vibe is comfortable, clean, but not at all sterile. Think a mix of pub, dive bar, sports bar, and NYC quasi-themed hip bar/lounge. Or don't. Just know it works, whatever it is. Three types of mustard - none of the them were killer. Hope that changes in the future since I'm a mustard fiend. Kimchi kraut was good. Brats come pretty light on the cabbage kraut - get double! But the kraut isn't at all pickled so you get cabbage for now. The pepper topping was delicious - sweet, flavorful - put-it-in-my-mouth-now tasty. I war with sauteed bell peppers anywhere else. Here it's blissful coexistence. Rattlesnake brat has just the right amount of heat. PBR is good but I can't taste the beer in it. Spicy Italian is nice and classic. Rabbit Fig is the win. Great textures. Great flavors. Good portions. I crave more as soon as I get home (luckily you can buy them raw from the restaurant, I think!). Also have had the Nut Burger which was pretty much pure heaven. And the mochi?! Big fan (especially of the vanilla). Pretzels are tasty as an app. The pimento cheese sauce is neither here nor there for me. Kinda... overpowering? But these are all details. Overall, I'm a smitten kitten with this dog house.
(4)Emily W.
I like the burger with the funions. I really really do not like the poutine tots. I also cannot get over how hilariously tacky this place is. Glass chandelier, beside antler chandelier, with faux-antique metal furnishings.
(3)Sara B.
First time customer came in on the 20th around 10:30 pm. Ordered a vegan burger with a few additions and it was amazing 10/10. Great service great food definitely coming in again.
(5)James R.
Damned good. If I wasn't a few miles away from all the awesome stuff in Ann Arbor... this'd be a 5 star.
(4)Jason C.
Finally my weekly foodies group made it to Wurst Bar. We were eager, excite and looking forward to our visit. When I got there, my friends were already seated at the high table... it was dirty as if other customers just left... I looked around and found a booth and we moved... dirty as well... but the waitress was there to clean it up for us. The booth seating was weird.... I just felt like I was sitting higher then I should be... the table was warped... (the table had air pockets... well, at least the table we set at). We got our menu and the waitress went over the specials, told us what was on the tap, etc. and gave us some insight into the menu as it was our first time. We ordered our appetizers at 7:15pm.... we went with Poutine Tots and Curry-Wurst Corn Dogs. I also got a beer, as well as my friend... but this review is more for the food then the beer, thus we continue. The waitress was good... she came to us and checked on us often... answering any questions we had about the menu, etc. Around 7:30, we placed our order for the main course. I went with Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo and Red Hot Wing Chaurice... for the rattlesnake, I got every topping minus sauerkraut. For Red Hot Wing Chaurice, I got the kimchee-kraut. I got the mixed tots with one order. One friend went two brats and another friend decided to go with the special of the day - Belgium Waffle Brat - which was battered and deep fried and served on a waffle. We are still waiting for our appetizers to come out, our main course order went in and we are on our fourth cup of water :) Finally around 7:50pm, our appetizers came out... by this time, we were hungry. Poutine Tots - not worth the money... while this was my first time trying our Northern brothers national dish... it was indeed different.. but for the amount of money you pay you get around 6oz of tots and the rest is sauce and cheese... and the sauce was too thick. Curry-Wurst Corn Dogs - I could smell the curry but I could not taste it... It wasn't bad at all... I would recommend this dish... give it a try... it comes in 3 so share with others. Then we sat around for another 30 minutes before we got our main courses. I don't know if this is norm at Wurst Bar... but it seemed like we had to wait long time to get our foods... the place wasn't that busy either.... Anyways... here's my verdict on the food. Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo - when you have the word 'spicy' in front of any dish, I expect IT to be spicy. This was on the mild minus side and could not really taste the spicy level. With all the toppings, it created an unique blend of flavors that worked very well. I really enjoyed this brat and would recommend you give it a try. You might wonder what snake tastes like... I had it when I was little and yes, it does taste like chicken! Red Hot WIng Chaurice - this was not a favorite of mine... maybe it was the blue cheese? Or could it be because the casing was missing? I don't know... again, it also wasn't spicy as I would have expected it to be... but even then, I wasn't on board with this one. Mixed Tots - LOVED it... get the sweet, which is made from sweet potatoes!!! Kimchi-Kraut - this needs major overhaul. What I expected and what I got, it was like apples and oranges. It had broccoli, lettuce, some napa... as for the taste, it wasn't there... I think the taste decided to stay home because it tasted like salad without any dressing... I would have expected them to use the Kimchi recipe to make this into a something really awesome... but I think they made the kimchi-kraut in this manner to adopt to the local appetite. The friend who ordered the Belgium waffle brat... well, the fried brat was excellent, but the waffle was cold as the whether outside...yup, it was hard and cold... so be warned when you order this dish. As for the waitress, she was nice, checked-in on us, refilled our water cup, etc. on a timely manner. We definitely got a good service. Park on the street or on the meters around the corner, free parking after 6pm. The only real complaint I had was the wait time to get the food... too long for the appetizers to come out... I just hope this was one of those hiccups and not something that is repeated often.
(3)Sylvonna R.
After hearing all the hype about the Wurst Bar, in addition to being truly interested in how the old Theo's space was reclaimed, I decided to try this place on a Wednesday night. I absolutely love the decor; they hit if right on the spot without over-doing it...comfy, cozy, but still a little cool. The place was a bit slow at first but then traffic picked up and the place was packed for trivia. Trivia was fun and it definitely draws a huge crowd. Though the service was kind of slow (they have an excuse because it was CRAZY busy) the staff was INCREDIBLY nice. Our waitress was more than willing to deal with my indecisiveness and even offered me suggestions based on my taste preferences...I LOVE it when staff knows their menu and knows how to help people choose something they will like. Finally...the food: OH so good and OH so unique. A friend of mine had the Bavarian pretzels and the cinnamon buttercream fluff dip that comes with it is TO DIE FOR! It is so light and fluffy and I don't know how I made it through life until now without having tried something so perfect. I had the Wurst burger on a pretzel bun with a side of "mixed" tots (regular tater tots and sweet potato tots) which also came with the wonderful cinnamon buttercream fluff dip. The burger is SO filling (I mean, come on, all that MEAT) and definitely reasonably priced for what you get! I was so full I couldn't even finish more than half! Another friend of mine ordered the Orichette & Veggie pasta salad and it wasn't so wonderful. But...who honestly comes to a place called the Wurst Bar for their pasta salad...and is pasta salad even that good anyways? This place could definitely become one of my favorites...the only reason I haven't been back yet is because the menu, though it offers a lot of unique and creative items, isn't incredibly diverse in terms of what type of fare is offered (i.e. desserts...we really wanted some later in the evening and ended up leaving to get it elsewhere). I will definitely be back soon, though, simply to enjoy the atmosphere and indulge in the delicious grub. If I go back and they have consistent service I'll definitely bump my rating up to 5 stars!
(4)Krystalynn I.
I want to explode with pleasure every time I see wurst bar! Wurst bar is the best. Hows that?
(5)Anthony P.
Nothing special. The beer selection was good. The food was mediocre. The service was sub-par. Not worth the trip.
(2)Eric B.
The variety of bratwurst is good but not enough to keep me enthralled in the atmosphere. My friends and coworkers only go here for the trivia night, but the tots retain us for a few hours. It's an OK spot to hang out for only a few hours but leaves much to be desired in their menu and spirits.
(2)Caitlin K.
House-made sausage is becoming the thing, and Wurst Bar has been doing it for a while now. Ypsi is a college town, so the hipster vibe is expected. They tend to have a great selection of beers available, a little something for everyone. I really like their pimento cheese dip appetizer. If you are going to a place that serves "unusual" fare, you have to at least try it, right? So I have tried a rabbit sausage (that seems to not be on the menu any longer), and the spicy rattlesnake. Even though they specialize in brats and sausage, I would say my favorite entree is the Southerner Burger, which is topped with pimento cheese, a fried green tomato, and bacon. YUM! Also, their sweet potato tots come with this frothy vanilla mouse that is delicious! Take my word for it.
(4)Rena S.
Great burgers with the wurst service! Waitress never smiled, didn't ask if we wanted dessert (we would have liked some) and barely made eye contact. But our burgers were great! It's a typical hipster bar. After drafting this review the waitress (black hair short bangs) further demonstrated what a terrible waitress she was by not speaking a word to us when she brought our check, picked up the cash, or when she returned our change. She also shorted us the coin change (not a big deal) and gave us all 5's as change, I'm not sure what gave her the idea she would get that kind of a tip on a $24 tab with HORRIBLE service!
(2)Linnea V.
I've been here twice, food is mediocre at best, beer is decent. The main reason for this review is due to poor service. My boyfriend and I arrived on a typical Saturday night around 10:30 pm. The place was maybe half packed yet no one came to take our order 20 minutes after we sat down despite the 2 tables next to us having servers running back and forth. Despite our best efforts we continued to be ignored so we went up to bar to order. Once we sat back down not one staff member came by to ask us how we were doing. They have great drink specials but I don't think that is enough to bring us back anytime soon.
(1)Michael H.
The Wurst Bar is the place to be. I have visited this establishment on many occasions and have yet to have a bad experience. The food is great, whether you are looking to snack on some poutine tots, or feast on a rattlesnake chorizo bratwurst. The menu is unique and fun. The beer is a bit expensive, although they do have nightly drink specials that make up for it. They have a large open bar and an awesome rotating tap. In summation this place is definitely worth checking out whether you live in Ypsi or you are simply passing through.
(5)Jen B.
LOVE THIS PLACE! Gastro-pubish Delicious. There is not one thing here that I would not try. The Chefs are Divine in their utilization of balancing flavors on the menu. I dream of this place in my sleep. The waitstaff has always been nice and overly accommodating! What a bunch of sweet peas! Ambiance is to cool for school. Bar has an amazing array of wonderful adult beverages. And if not there are some amazing sodas glass bottled great flavors available the Root Beer is off the Fizzy-4-Shizzy. Where else is there a beer ball in place of skiiball game you can play. Fun times check it you won't be disappointed.
(5)Greg M.
I love beer, especially Belgian sours, and I really love cider - both are hard to find. The Wurst Bar has now expended to 24 taps. When I was there last week there were 3 ciders on tap and two really good sours- how often do you see that? This is without a doubt the best beer/cider selection I have ever seen at a bar. I don't care for porters, but the selection was interesting. I do love IPAs, but I didn't have the capacity to keep going down the list. After seeing so many beer lists with the same old standbys this place really stands out, I wish I lived closer. The food is very good, as others have said, but I'd like to add one more note. I can't think of another bar that has a more diverse clientele or is more comfortable- it is clearly a place where you can go by yourself and join conversations as you wish. I can't recommend it too highly- I wish there were more stars I could assign to it. What is the ambiance? Comfortable, interesting.. The metal in the interior is worth a trip.
(5)Krista B.
I've come to enjoy this place. My favorite thing on their menu is the Lobster Roll. They do a great job every time I order it and it's reasonably priced. I also enjoy the plain tater tots, as do my dogs when I accidentally drop them! After they first opened, the service was less than stellar. I think they have improved in that department, but it may just be that I avoid sitting at tables. I mostly get take-out or sit at the bar, and I have always had great service in those two areas. I do wish they would bring back the Turducken brat as a regular menu item (it was on the original menu, and I was assured it would come back eventually, but I have yet to see it). It was my favorite brat and I would eat there more often if it were available.
(4)Katharine L.
Big fan of Wurst Bar. I used to stick to Ann Arbor but this establishment has encouraged me to explore beyond. The food is yummy and has vegan and vegetarian options, and awesome yummy beer selection. The atmosphere is really fun and relaxed too. Great spot all week long.
(5)John M.
I love Wurst bar. My favorite bar by far. The people at Wurst are awesome. Be sure to try the specials. They're normally really tasty. Fridays & Wednesdays are the best nights, although the Monday special is pretty awesome also and bingo on Tuesday is always fun.
(5)Heather R.
You can tell, this is good food made by people who love to eat. A+++++ Also, they have some beer.
(5)Amanda T.
Love this place -- cool, chill vibe, awesome bar, good beer selection and great food. It's even vegetarian friendly. I am a vegetarian with a distaste for fake meat, but despite this, the chick-fu sandwich (faux chicken sandwich) on a pretzel bun is my absolute favorite thing to get here and keeps me coming back.
(5)Rick ..
solid burger and bar inventory.
(5)Shaun P.
Yes, I'm still feeling a little sick from the experience the night before. We traveled a little ways to try this bar and the in-house ground sausages and other locally gathered food products. I was very excited to eat here so I saved my appetite all day for the forth coming meals. We started off with the scotch egg and the pimento cheese dip as appetizers. The scotch egg arrived and I started to eat the scotch egg and then I noticed something that wasn't quite right. There was a coolness in my mouth and due to the lighting I didn't notice until I shined my phone across the plate. To my surprised I found the sausage surrounding the egg was completely raw. The waitress then took the plates and informed the kitchen of the problem and returned with two new eggs. Again, the egg was not hot and there were touches of pink throughout the sausage which was still undercooked but acceptable to eat (still should have been perfect). The pimento dip was very good with the pretzels but the laughable amount of pimento dip was very embarrassing. The app included two pretzel rolls sliced and toasted on a flat top. There was just enough dip to cover three pretzel slices. There had to be about twelve slices and that goes to show you how much dip was there to enjoy. We then order two bison and lamb sausages because of sumac spice and what I believed was a perfect combination with that type of meat. A few minutes went by and the server then returned to tell us that this sausage was not on the menu that day. We settled for other sausages which were good and no complaints except the tater tots were cold. I really believe the fryer was not at the proper temp to be able to fry the menu items. We were still hungry and order the jambalaya which was nine dollars and came in a french onion croc. The price does not justify the amount of stew that you receive. Listen up guys the dish jambalaya is creole dish that is supposed to be flavorful hearty, comforting, and a filling dish. This dish lacked all these components. When we begun to eat the stew the rice was not cooked and hard and we returned this as well to the kitchen. I was hoping a manager would have stopped by and at least to apologize because I consumed large portion of raw pork. I love raw meats but, when you are grinding your own meats in house this opens the door to pathogens that cause people to go to the hospital and especially with pork. This whole review would have been pretty much been tone down if someone shown some type of concern. Although, on the brite side was the server who was very embarrassed and sincere about all the problems we were having and she was the saving light of the night. This bar this night served quite possibly the Wurst bar food....Oops! I mean worst food I had in a while.
(1)Hymae W.
I went here for the first time over the weekend. It's probably the greatest find i have had in awhile. They have all these weird but awesome barts. So far i have tried the Red Rock Smoked Andouille and the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo. Both were awesome. They also have all kinds of awesome vegetarian dishes and special. My girlfriend really like the spring roll brat and wishes they served it all the time. She also tried the sweet potato brat but wasn't a huge fan though she appreciated the idea. Their beer and alcohol selection is pretty damn good. And to top it off their music is amazing along with the atmosphere. I really want this place to make it, there have been so many places that have failed in this location. Man i love this place! Mark my worlds I will get the dukedom here!
(5)Caitlen L.
My partner and I decided it was necessary to try out the Wurst Bar when we saw an advertisement online for vegan seitan sausages. After just one trip there, I can safely say that I haven't the slightest CLUE why this place would EVER market itself to vegetarians/vegans. I don't necessarily think I'm faint at heart when it comes to tolerating things like people eating meat in front of me, etc. But the entire place is so decked out in animal carcasses, it was difficult not to lose my appetite. Tons of leather seating. And every single chair in the place is crafted out of some "exotic" animal hyde. And I'm not just saying it's leather crafted out of exotic animals. I'm saying that my seat had a freaking TAIL and HAIR on it. It even SMELLED. It was literally like taking a seat on a rotting animal corpse for dinner. I know straight up meat-addicts who would be uncomfortable with it, so to say the least, I was extremely disturbed. On top of this, the service was pretty bad. When we entered, there was no one to greet us. We stood around for a long, awkward moment before we decided to seat outselves. A server waved from afar to acknowledge us, then didn't come around for another 20+ minutes to take our order. It was another 10+ before we saw our drinks. We saw our server chatting with coworkers multiple times while we were tapping our fingers waiting. Anyway, don't ask me WHY, we decided to stick around long enough to try the food. Another 45 minutes later, it finally arrived. The seitan was the worst I have ever had. And I've had pretty "meh" seitan. I'm not even sure how you can make seitan so bad. It was flavorful, that certainly wasn't the problem. But chewy. And I mean CHEWY. It was like chewing rubber. My partner ended up spitting it out and not eating hers. I tried my best to be a good sport, doused it in ketchup, and ended up swallowing a piece of food that I couldn't manage to chew properly and had a big seitan ball stuck in my throat until after we'd left. The tots we ordered with the sausages were alright. Kind of seemed like the frozen kind you buy from the grocery store. Nothing special. But still, very welcome seeing as I was starving and couldn't even manage to swallow the rest of my food. To boot, the prices were totally unreasonable. I'm very willing to pay a good penny for a good meal, but $15+ for a sausage a dog couldn't eat? I'll pass! Needless to say, worst restaurant experience of my life. My partner and I stress to our friends that it really is the "worst bar". The only way I'd ever consider going back is if they ditched the disgusting animal seating, trained their waitstaff on time management, and hired a new chef who actually understood how to cook for the meatless crowd. Even then, it'd be iffy.
(1)Juin C.
Love the atmosphere! Such a mix and variety of people...love it! Great drink specials. Food is great. Seems like they have many spicy options. Staff is very friendly. Janelle is one of the best waitresses I have ever had. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable on all Wurst Bar has to offer. My husband said the brats are the best he has ever had. Would absolutely recommend this place for drinks and food!
(5)Ryan B.
Love in the wurst way. After hearing the name & concept, I had to go check this place out. Let me just say it does not disappoint. 1st) The atmosphere was alive on a Tuesday night for Bingo (shocking). There had to be at least 50 people passionate about their bingo markers. They "say" it starts at 9:45, but I would get there by ten. Usually have a 1/2 hour between games though. You get 3 bingo boards per purchase, so that will last you the whole night. 2nd) Had the PBR Brat & was very happy to have it served on a pretzel bun w/ sauerkraut, sweet onions & peppers for about $6. And it was incredible. 3rd) Waitstaff is extremely friendly, and so are the people. Multiple people said best nights are Wednesdays for Trivia & Fridays for drinks and people. Definitely THE BEST bar in Ypsi, & I even agree with Ian M: and Washtenaw County.
(5)Keith A.
I really dug the wurst bar. This was yet another place that my friend took me. It also happened to be another hit. It was the afternoon, so the bar wasn't close to packed. That was cool as it just made it easier to get beer.As expected, there was a good selection of michigan brews. I had to have some shorts, so that was what I was going to settle on. I had to get some food as well. I know that sausage is what I'm supposed to order, but I was on a veggie kick, so it was the veggie tot nachos instead. They were really good. I also loved the fact that it came in tot form. A fork was needed for it, but it didn't end up lasting too long. I will need to try out the sausages next time I'm here. It does seem a bit wrong on my part and that will need to be rectified in the future.
(4)Scott K.
Are you in the mood for a divey bar with unique food? Wurst has a Peanut Butter burger on a pretzel bun (it's more of a thai peanut sauce). They have the best scotch eggs I've ever had (you'll never buy them from the Renaissance Festival again), crispy outside and perfect inside, and spicy! Get the mixed tots, regular tots with sweet potato tots, they come with a cinnamon buttercream sauce that is amazing. They have, as you might expect, all kinds of wurst, including seitan for vegetarians. The curry wurst corndogs were awesome and came with a curry ketchup that completely made the meal, but don't expect to be smoochin' a lady who wasn't eating your wurst already. ;) Monday nights are Trivia nights with Charlie, your host. He's pretty hilarious, and we enjoy not really winning. The wait staff is very off and on, awesome at turns and neglecting at others. If they were friendly and attentive more consistently, this'd be a 5 star review.
(4)Sam E.
We waited over an hour for our food at lunch today. Ridiculous. Our waitress was fabulous, the beers were good, but I will never try to eat here again. I am SO disappointed with how long it took to get some tots and salad. We ended up taking our food to go, being late, and eating our food in class. Asked for a manager, we were told there was none. We were not offered anything at all for the trouble. Disappointing.
(1)Liz W.
Food is solid, seating is meh. I'm not a fan of high top tables or booths because I am old, fat and claustrophobic and my husband is handicapped and needs a place for his cane. The crowd here is young but friendly. The waitstaff are green but eager to please. It is a tad overpriced for what you get but I am not too worried. The sausages are the way to go in here, unless you like your burger cooked too long. The tots are quite tasty. The pimento cheese is tasty as an app. Get an alcoholic beverage as it is a bar and pop is a ripoff. There is plenty of fine bevo to pick from as well as hard cider and they serve up a decently strong mixed drink if that is your preference. I have sampled the rabbit and fig as well as an alligator and quite liked both. My husband sampled a burger here and was unimpressed but he quite liked his brat the second visit. I have had better sausage to be sure (I'm a sausage snob) but these are worth a whirl and I'm eager to try more. Toppings are fun, I prefer the kimchi and peppers to the sweetish kraut though. We will swing by periodically as it is so convenient to us but we wish it were more comfy for us to be honest.
(4)Karla M.
I used to live three blocks from the Wurst Bar and went there frequently. Six months ago I moved, and am now several pounds lighter :-). But, boy, do I miss the Wurst Bar. It really was home away from home. Atmosphere: fun. Jesse et al. have done a phenomenal job redoing this space. You can cozy up to the bar, find a nice niche to talk, or be right out in the open to meet and greet. Service: always friendly. BJ and Kelly will know your name after just one visit and make you feel like an old friend in no time. Sometimes table service is spotty...their inconsistent table service is really the only reason I didn't give them 5 stars. Value: incredible. The quality of food and drinks they serve for the price is just unexplainable. I don't mind occasionally spending money for good food and drink..but you don't have to here. Drinks: great draft menu. Local craft beer at awesome prices.m I've heard they have great liquors too, but that's not my thing so I can't really weigh in. Food: everything's phenomenal. Their specials are well thought out and they meld flavors in creative and mouthwatering ways. There are really no "misses" on the menu. The burgers, the salads, and their vegetarian specials call to me. The food is fun and well-crafted and made of good quality ingredients. Try it...you'll love the Wurst!
(4)Jen K.
Well, I had two different types of experiences here, so we'll start with the best part and then tell you the other. Good part - food. Definitely recommend the tots. Pretty chill atmosphere (considering we went on a warm Saturday night) and I like their set up. The couches are definitely a nice touch. I respect and appreciate the fact that they had to card us... twice. They've obviously been burned by some idiot patrons. WURST PART - having Shot Girls blatantly miss serving or offering shots at your table. We saw two girls, dressed in light blue dresses, go up to the table in front of us, make it all the way around our table, and then go straight to the table diagonal to us without even considering ours. Then, they took it a step farther by turn around, glancing at our table, then walking away. ... Really? Great service., girls. WOW. It's a good thing my phone died. I almost videoed them, just to prove a point. Not only because we were missed.. twice... but, I have experience that tension before. It may sound pretentious, but considering the races of the girls, and of us, The management might be getting a personal email from me, too. Hoping they actually read these Yelp comments, too. I am not amused by that. It's a bit insulting. Let's keep it real tho -- people are @$$holes and stuck in their time period. It just seems with all forms of media out there, we could possibly learn to progress as people and maybe acknowledge one another? Don't get it twisted - I am planning to go back here. The atmosphere wasn't bad and the servers were nice. They might want to reconsider who they've got serving.
(3)Beck E.
What a quirky place! I ordered the alligator & crawfish boudin on a pretzel bun because it sounded unusual. It tasted fine, but I thought it needed the creole mustard. Next time I will stick to the more traditional flavors, but trying something new was fun. Also stole some potato & sweet potato tots from my friend sitting next to me, and they were piping hot and good. Our waiter reminded us of a JV pirate and was very friendly and likable. The decor was off-beat (in a good way), but the seating felt crowded and odd. There isn't much parking either, so good luck finding street parking.
(4)Amanda S.
At the end of our meal, my husband said "we should come here more often!" Wurst Bar is pretty great. I've gotten both take-out and dined in. Me, a self-described vegaquarian (I eat seafood), and my husband (carnivore), have enjoyed tasty treats both times. This week, they had a very unusual special - the seafood brat. It was a calamari tube stuffed with fish, scallops, shrimp, etc. and topped with a tomato, pepper, onion sauce. It was odd but quite good. The calamari does overpower the "brat" a bit, though. Love the creativity.
(4)Jessica W.
I went to Wurst Bar for the first time to partake in Yelp's Sausage Fest (see review link below) and was very impressed with this little hipster nugget in the middle of Ypsilanti. I can't wait to go back and try the unusual bratwursts, as I think I played it a little safe with my PBR brat. Turducken? Alligator? Rattlesnake? I'm game. As long as I have some cheap cans of beer (check) and a mountain of that delicious pimento cheese dip (super check), I'm sure it's bound to be a fun night. Add in skeeball and it's like the Chuck E Cheese for adults, only better. yelp.com/biz/yelps-sausa…
(5)Katie C.
I put off going to the Wurst Bar for way too long. Finally made it and the food was outstanding. The poutine tots were loaded with cheese curds and hot gravy, and the portion was too big for two of us to finish it. I had the Chicago brat, and I have never tasted one so good! Makes the others in town seem sad in comparison. The brat was super spicy (I hate it when things are supposed to be spicy and then they just barely are- this had me sweating!) and the toppings were plentiful and just the right mix of spicy and sweet. My boyfriend had a burger (don't remember the name but it was loaded with two kinds of salami) and he loved it. Lots of choices for beer/cider on tap or bottled. Loved seeing local offerings on the beer list. So worth the trip to Ypsi, we will be back.
(5)Samir N.
This is a pretty cool place, and I would consider going back if it were not so far west (over 20 minutes west of the airport!). It is kind of pricy, too, for what is decorated like a dive. They definitely have tons of beers (including Ommegang bottles FTW!). They even have skee ball! I was pretty pumped and went this cabbage roll special. It was really sliders stuffed (they do not skimp) with meat sauteed with cabbage. It was not bad, but not great. I also order the tots - both kinds. I liked the regular more than the sweet potato. Each brat is like $7 or $8, so I am glad I fixated on the special. Hopefully, those are much better than what I had. Yelp classifies this is a gastropub - I would call this a bar with gimmicky brats in order to temper expectations.
(3)Justy R.
I can't say enough about this great place. As a vegetarian, I was super impressed with the selection of vegetarian options. And not just a veggie pita that everyone does. We were waited on at the bar by what we later found out was the owner. What a passionate and friendly guy. He had us trying new things and it made our dining experience 10 times better. The three of us ordered a ton of stuff because we were so excited to try everything. Pimento cheese with warm pretzel bites (amazing!), vegetarian poutine tater tots (I died and went to heaven), seitan bratwurst, vegetarian broccoli cheese soup (lucky me on special that night) and the manager had me try the new Asian tofu that was better than any other I've had. My friends ranted about the whitewash sandwich and brats. Did I mention the beer selection?! Holy cow..and that night had bourbon barreled drafts. On top of all of this, the prices are beyond reasonable for such an epic menu. This gem puts little hipster restaurants in trendy places like Ferndale (don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan) to shame. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Brian W.
If you are looking for atmosphere, this is not the place. A total dive. If you want good Wurst( sausages ), then stop by. We had the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo, Alligator / Crawfish Boudin, sweet Italian, and Bratwurst. Very good. You can have them served on either Pretzel bread or Brioche. The Brat paired with the pretzel bread very well. The one item that they missed on was the Poutine Tots. Tater tots with cheese curd. They didn't even have any gravy on them. This menu item needs to be removed or re-thought.
(4)Mickie W.
For those of you who are confused by the name. Wurst is the name of a ground meat sausage. The should give you a glimmer of what to expect at this amazing Ypsi location. I had heard good things about this place previously. Generally with good reviews I expect a BIG let down. This simply wasn't the case. The Wurst sports a large beer selection and a choice menu. I LOVE it when a restaraunt does 20 items right instead of offering 100 crappy choices. The prices are very resonable and they have a different event every night. I had the rattlesnake chirizo and could eat it every day. They had a rabbit dish, turduckin, and wild bison. There were some good vegetarian dishes and inexpensive starters. This would be a perfect week night, mama doesn't wanna cook, kinda place. On a very very soft note...I disliked the ice cream dessert. The waitress said it is usually a love or hate thing and it was just not my cup of tea. We will be back if not regulars.
(5)Elsbeth S.
You expect crappy bar food. You get delicious food instead. The lobster rolls are totally worth the trip. Different then the usual because its minus the mayo. The butter flavor is exactly what this sandwich needs. The bratwurst has all the spice and kick you want and fun toppings to bring it alive in your mouth. Don't forget the tots!!
(4)Jakub B.
Went here one night to try the place out. Really great atmosphere to the pub, from the moment you walk in to the time you sit down in a booth or at a table (I grabbed a booth). Creative decoration make this a really cool place to be in. I tried the Wurst bratwursts (specialty as I was told), and it was delicious. My only complaint is that the sauerkraut is more sweet than sour (something I don't go for, as I like the European sour/bitter kraut). My order also consisted of the sweet potato tots, which went well with their various mustards (5 in all). Overall a great place I would come back to, and could frequent for good bratwursts.
(4)Erin B.
I first went here in pursuit of the illustrious nacho tots I had heard so much about. I have to say, I was not expecting a restaurant that serves tater tots & bratwurst to be such a swanky place! The decor is unique & trendy - a bit of industrial look by the bar, chandeliers & comfortable booths on the main floor, sports playing on the big screen TVs, & community benches for big groups. It can be a little jarring in a "What are they trying to do here?" sort of way, but the different design aspects coupled with the "play everything" juke box reflect the eclectic menu very well. I will say, the warm colors on the wall combined with the lighting makes the place a bit too bright. If it were my establishment, I'd dim the lights a bit & create a more swanky feel to go with the booths, chandeliers, & industrial look. The menu is extensive & fun. The tots are divine - crisp, golden brown, & perfectly done. I highly recommend the chili tots. I was less impressed with the nacho tots - less cheese than I'd like & the chorizo tasted like flavorless, veggie sausage (maybe they messed up my order & I got the veggie chorizo instead?). But, their Bison & Lamb Merguez brat definitely made up for the nacho tot disappointment. The daily specials are amazing here - $2 Whiskey Wednesdays with trivia, $2 craft beer on Fridays, & they even hold charity events (the "20 feet of meat" sausage-eating contest to benefit FLY children's art center just happened last week). But, they lack a good gluten-free option for their brats. Nobody wants to eat bratwurst on a warm piece of lettuce. Bring me a gluten-free bun or even a corn tortilla! It's not that hard! All-in-all, this is a great place for a casual bar night. My only suggestions would be: 1) More cheese on the nacho tots & maybe a new chorizo recipe. 2) Dim the lights so the atmosphere leans more toward swanky than garish. 3) Bring us gluten-free buns!
(4)Chandra P.
I wish I could give 2.5 I have eaten here 5 times and 2 out of the 5 times, the food was FANTASTIC! The other 3 times, the food was AWFUL - like to the point that I could not finish my bratwurst - which is unheard of! I don't consider myself a picky eater although I am not a big fan of meat. I should preface this review by stating that I have always ordered the vegetarian brats here. Since I order the same two brats every time, I feel like I know what to expect but twice, they looked and tasted completely different. In fact, I was sure that they had mixed up my order! Both times, the waitstaff tried to convince me that nothing was wrong with my meal. I know the vegetarian brats are "uncased" but once, it was like I had a scoop of oatmeal in my bread. "No ma'am, they always look like that." Oh, and it was COLD oatmeal. The last straw was today when we went. I ordered the spicy vegetarian "Saitan". I had it last time (less than a month ago) and it was amazing. This time, it was completely different. It literally tasted like it was full of grizzle. Even if it wasn't, what the HELL kind of meatless food has the texture of grizzle?? Also, it looked like a freakin' small, red hot dog - totally cased. I tried to eat it but it tasted awful. I asked the staff and they replied, "The brats are always different depending on who the chef is." hmmmmm. Also, today they were out of the sweet potato tots (one of their best items), the pretzel buns and several other items. I was totally bummed. If I were there alone, I would have gotten up and left. The service is very friendly but slow. I joked that our waiter must be in the kitchen doing the cooking because the only time we saw him was when he was bringing out food (and there were only 2 other tables). Today, the music was very loud...at 1pm on a Sunday. That being said, I will go here again because my husband loves the place (a meat eater) AND I like the decor. I find the seating comfortable and conducive to conversation (when they're not playing stairway to heaven super loud). They also have tolerated my 10 month old screaming and spitting up all over their floor and seat cushions.
(3)Pete P.
Stopped in The Wurst Bar last night to celebrate my son's birthday. I like taking my kids out for a meal for their birthday because at the age they are (early 20's) they don't have a bunch of time to hang with their old man, so I like to take advantage of the opportunity. We had the Scoth Eggs for an app. He had Buffalo Chicken Brat and i had the Spicy Italian brat and everything was excellent! The server was really good and took care of us. It wasn't particularly busy (Memorial Day plus EMU is done for the semester). I also ran into a couple of people I haven't seen in a few years so that was nice as well.
(5)Matt M.
M E A T and B E E R Easy menu to navigate, several unique sausages and good burgers. Good salads and a few excellent craft beers on draught. A fun "college bar" atmosphere where it's no big deal to see a guy with full sleeve tattoos drinking some Brewery Vivant sitting with a woman in a business suit drinking a PBR out of the can. Food and atmosphere was 5 stars, service was mediocre. We were pretty much ignored whilst the server was busy talking with her co-workers. I "Checked In" and received a coupon good for that visit! I think it was for 15% off food total!
(4)Eric G.
Im updating this review based on a few things. First of all.. The owners are great and very involved in this bar. Second of all, im addicted to this place now. I seem to go in here once a week at least now for lunch and bring co-workers with me...... from Livonia! it is absolutely worth the drive. I have branched out and tried pretty much every type of wurst and am working my way through the menu. The pimento cheese spread is awesome. It comes with pretzel bites that are crispy, salty and good as hell. One of my favorite things here and one of the reasons i get sucked back in here so often is due to the super creative specials that they run. Most recently was the Thanksgiving Brat which was almost too awesome to describe. Do yourself a favor, go down there, get a brat and one of their many great beers they have on tap. Hands down the best place for grub and a beer in Washtenaw county.
(5)Paterno J.
$2 whiskey Wednesdays..... enough said. The food is also great. I got a southerner burger(fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese) and an order of scotch eggs. I wasn't disappointed
(5)Amber D.
This place is awesome! The bf and I stopped in after hearing about the Friday deal: $2 pints of delicious craft beer after 8pm. Can't beat that! We arrived around 9pm. Parking is on the street, but we didn't have any problem finding a spot. There was kind of a line at the door, but we were pretty much expecting that. What we weren't expecting was to be given some delicious, hot soft pretzels with pimento cheese. I LOVE pretzels, so I knew I was going to like this place a lot. They had a great selection of beers on tap, most of which had high ABVs. $2 two hearted ales just can't get any better, really. We didn't try out any more food, but from the surrounding tables, it all looked delicious. I was seriously eyeing the nacho tots and am definitely getting those next time I come. The decor is nice too. Lots of long, high top tables are good for meeting new people and starting conversations. I swear, if this place was in Royal Oak or something, it would be 10x as packed. I'm happy we came to the Wurst Bar and I can't wait for my next trip!
(4)Tom B.
BEST bar in Ypsi. The Wurst bar is young... A great place to get a quality tube steak, a cheap drink, and friendly people that give quality service. The only thing bad about this place is that its getting to popular. Please go here and see what you think. Not the worst...Try their Wurst. I guess Saturday needs a new special... How about $7 any pitcher?!
(5)Richard F.
The Wursts were not the best, but they weren't the worst wursts I have had... We visited for the Yelp event and tried a couple of wurst varieties. I had the spicy rattlesnake chiorizo and my wife tried the vegetarian hot Italian. Both were tasty and good. I did have a little trouble eating mine as the sauce saturated the bun and made it necessary to eat it with a knife and fork. The pimento cheese dip that was served as an appetizer was very nice too. We also enjoyed the mochi for dessert. We tried some of the sauces on the table and found the one made with horseradish to be a nice compliment for the spicy sausages we ordered. I will try the other sausage varieties on another visit as I love my tube steaks.
(4)Shawna S.
I really enjoy this bar! I have been twice - first at a Yelp event with a friend and then again on my own. When I went on my own it was the weekend after Thanksgiving - they had a "Thanksgiving feast" brat - it was AMAZING! It had the turkey brat, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. I got the sweet potato tots with it and it was a little piece of turkey day all in one! One cool thing about the Wurst Bar is the menu selection - there are several "exotic" brats - I am yet to try them, but am intrigued. There are also several bun and topping choices. The service was decent both times I went. The servers help if you have questions and seem enthusiastic to take care of you. The prices are a little high for a brat, but worth it because the quality is amazing.
(4)Josh W.
The food is interesting, creative and menu changes all the time. These guys and gals are constantly making new omni and veggie items to try. The other reviews talk enough about the food here but it is important to point out that their beer taps are AMAZING! They are always pouring premium Michigan beers that go on happy hour for cheaper then you can buy them in any grocery store. If you don't feel like drinking the award winning craft beers you can just rock a can of PBR or get the always on special pitcher w/ shots special. Follow Wurst on Facebook / Twitter to keep up to date with their crazy menu and frequent specials.
(4)Joe B.
Great place for food/drinks. Plenty of beers on draft.
(4)B A.
I am obsessed with the Wurst Bar. They have the most zany and intriguing food that I have ever seen and tasted. No matter how peculiar the special may seem, I have to try it. From a Thanksgiving meal on a brat to mac-n-cheese on a brat to a p.b. brat, it all lures me in and hooks me. Now, don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have pegged myself for someone with such wacky tastes. I used to look at their menu and resign myself to get the most typical and "normal" sounding thing on the menu. It was only a matter of time until the magic of the Wurst Bar convinced me to love the rest of their menu. Chef Dan is incredible. He is responsible for the spectacular concoctions, if I am not mistaken. I was touched that he came out to talk to me once when I had ordered something off the specials board that the waiter didn't realize had already run out. Dan came to apologize, offered to prepare something for me in its place, and made sure I received something on the house. Now, that's the way to keep customers coming back! And a quick shout out to super servers Janelle and Isaac. If you're fortunate enough to sit at one of their tables, you're in excellent hands. So, whether it's the zany menu, the local brews, the convenient location, or the mellow-yet-exciting atmosphere, it'll reel you in for good. If you're anything like I am, it won't be long until it's your new favorite spot.
(5)Lynn H.
The Wurst Bar is the best bar. Or at least one of them. Fun atmosphere - check: The Monochromatic red walls feature white cardboard deer head mounts while deer antler and faux-crystal chandeliers provide lighting. I can see why most nights are standing room only: Outstanding service, delicious food, good drink, and good company. We'll be back!
(4)Ruben L.
4.5- Likely to be a 5 star upon successive visits. I'm confused. There is both a listing for "The Wurst Bar" as well as "Yelp's Sausage Fest At The Wurst Bar." My review is based on the yelp elite event, and I'm just gonna drop my review right up in here. Let's see how many "Wurst" Puns we can drop into this review. AMBIANCE- walking up to this place, you gotta think to yourself, this must be the Wurst Bar in Ypsi, as the sign would in fact indicate. The place is pretty open, as you can see the whole bar as you walk in. Decor is "interesting" as they have what appear to be paper machete skeletons up on the wall. Definitely brighter than I would imagine a bar to be, but not so bright that you think you're in a hospital or something. They had soccer on the tvs- no points scored for that one. SERVICE- Our server, Josh, actually requested that we give him a shout out, so Josh, here you go! Josh was very friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu. My friend ordered a coke, and Josh let us know that it was Mexican coke, which is better than American coke because it is made with real sugar. Drinks aside, Josh was very helpful in picking out condiments to help compliment our dining selections (more on that in a bit). And considering how much mingling my +1 and I were doing, he was very attentive when we were at our table. Wurst service...rocks! MENU- the wurst menu had an interesting variety. A number of different "wursts" (you can see their menu online), and plenty of drinks to go around. As we were here for an event, our choices were limited, but they said we were more than welcome to try things not offered that evening. FOOD- We started out with pimento cheese and pretzel bread. Ish was very tasty. Someone at a near by table had ordered some tots, they were gracious enough to share. Turns out they had both "regular" and "sweet potato" tater tots. The tots were tasty, but sweet potato tots!? They were on point. Only at the Wurst Bar. After we teased our palettes, it was time for the main event. the brats. My +1 is vegetarian, so he rocked, you guessed it, a vegetarian Brat. I originally was going to go for the PBR brat, but after talking to Josh, he sold me on the Rattlesnake chorizo. The vegetarian brat was nice and juicy (according to my friend) and if you had told me I was eating rattle snake, I would have never known. That chorizo had the right amount of heat and was great. The owner (manager?) stopped by later and explained that the brat was about 35% rattlesnake. He said after 20%, you take on the taste of rattlesnake. He said it would be 100% rattlesnake, if not for the fact that rattlesnake is $39/lb. Say what!? To finish off the meal we had (what I image were home made) mochi. Mochi at a non-japanese place? Wurst idea.....and it totally worked. For those unfamiliar with what mochi is, look it up:-D OVERALL- definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, or even if you're not. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly, and you get to tell everyone how you had the best time at the Wurst Bar. Anyone get an official tally? CELEBRITY RATING- Brady Hoke (yes, even he'd come from A2 to check this place out)
(4)Natasha P.
UPDATE: Within 24 hours of my writing this review, I was contacted by one of the owners of The Wurst Bar, who apologized for the coupon mishap and offered to rectify the matter. For that itself, I will be back at The Wurst Bar as often as possible, and I am changing my 3 star rating to a 4. I may have mentioned this in another review, but I LOVE hot dogs, sausages, any kind of wursts... you get the gist!? So when I realized what The Wurst Bar was all about, I had go eat dinner there and soon. My friends complied with my enthusiasm and we ended up there the next weekend. By sheer coincidence, we were there while Eastern Michigan University was on spring break, so it wasn't very crowded. We got a booth and Kayla our waitress brought us our drinks, she was extremely attentive and helpful the whole evening. A friend ordered the Fox barrel pear cider, which I liked so much I ordered my own. For dinner my husband ordered the Bison, Lamb and Swiss Merguez, with spicy peppers and I ordered the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo with onions and sweet peppers. Both were really good, but I preferred my husband's choice of brat. The brats were tasty, well flavored, and moist. They were not dry like some brats become from over cooking. The two things that I didn't like about the place was: 1. A vegetarian friend, ordered a vegetarian brat that was quite small, and when he tried to order another, they said that they were all out of vegetarian brats and his only option was the vegetarian tots. If they advertise having a lot of vegetarian options, they should make sure those options are available. 2. When you check in on Yelp at The Wurst Bar, you get a 15% discount coupon. All my friends checked-in and all of us had 15% coupons. Also we were getting 3 separate bills for our table. When the waitress brought our bills, she forgot to put on the 15% off, which was ok. We reminded her, she apologized, and went to get us new bills. When she came back, she told us that the manager had said that they only give you 15% off one entree and each of us had had 2, so we only got 15% off 1 brat on each bill, and nothing on the rest of our orders. We decided not to fight it, and just paid and left. But it was a bitter end to our otherwise perfect evening, and is the reason why I have given The Wurst Bar 3 stars instead of 4. They should not have coupons (or they should be more specific on the coupon) if they are going to be vague about it and not honor them properly.
(4)Aaron B.
Some of the best food to be bought at a bar in the area! Great burgers and of course awesome sausages in a cool environment.
(4)Greer T.
I went here with a group of four for the Tuesday Bingo Night. You get one bingo ticket for each item you purchase after 9pm with the first round of Bingo starting at 9:30ish. The bingo was fun but be warned there is about 30/45 minute wait between rounds. The main thing reason I did not give more stars was the service. One of the other people at my table ordered a basic mixed drink (Captain with Diet Coke and lime) and had to have it returned because it was bad. I know it was Bingo night so it was busy however, the appetizers took a long time to come and sometimes we had to ask the waitress several times before things would arrive at the table. Additionally, the greens in the side salad tasted strange and the cinnamon dip the pretzel came with was way too sweet. Pros: -Good Atmosphere -Ok sausages and burgers -They have vegetarian options. - Good beer options Cons: - Poor Service - Not a fan of the Tater Tots or Cinnamon pretzel dip
(3)Elizabeth K.
The Wurst Bar is a very cool addition to the Ypsi scene. What I really appreciate is the attention to their craft - they have a great menu of sausages, divided into two categories: Usual and Unusual (or something like that). In the usual category, you have a couple vegetarian options, a sausage made at Red Rock, and a couple of regular Brat types. In the unusual category, things get really interesting: rabbit, rattlesnake and other exotic meats make an appearance, as well as clever preparations. I had the 'hot wing' brat, which was a chicken/pork sausage battered and fried, dipped in frank's red hot, and covered with finely chopped blue cheese. I wasn't sure from the description whether the Frank's and the blue cheese would be in the sausage or on top, so if you're not sure just ask. You can get the brats on brioche or pretzel buns, and there's a variety of options for other toppings, like peppers, that are free. Sitting on the table you will find 4 kinds of mustard, so customization is not only possible, but unavoidable. My friend had a burger, which looked delicious and was reported to taste great. We had the pimento cheese app, which came with some celery and some sliced soft pretzel. This to me was just OK, but lots of other people seem to like it. At $4, it's well-priced if you're looking for a little something. With your burger or brat, you can add a side-salad ($3, homemade dressings available) or tater tots ($2) - regular potato, sweet potato or mixed! The sweet potato tots come with a cinnamon whipped marshmallow dipping sauce which was over the top for me, but again, I appreciate the commitment The interior has some nice moments (trophy heads made out of paper, fun chandeliers), but in general is a bit divey with its black faux leather booths. They have lots of great local beers on tap, and a large selection of bottles. Great place, I look forward to returning!
(4)Sarah N.
As a former EMU student, I was sad to see Theo's go, but Wurst has added a completely different (and more sophisticated) vibe to Cross st. Every time I go in there the food has been absolutely delicious, the staff/owners are very nice and helpful. They give great suggestions if you want to try something new and are always very courteous. Of course, the brats are amazing, but the tator tot nachos are also something worthy of trying. If you're looking to try something different from the usual burger joint, Wurst is definitely the place to go. The only con is that parking can be a bit tricky if you don't know Ypsilanti.
(4)Lina M.
I had heard good things about the Wurst Bar for months before finally deciding to stop in. It happened to be both happy hour and trivia night while we were in, so it was quite busy, but even so, we were seated promptly. Our server, James, was extremely helpful and very attentive, even despite how crowded it was. The atmosphere was laid-back, the decor an eclectic mix of typical bar-type memorabilia and, in the back where there are booths, bright colors lent a fresh vibe. My partner had the chicken bratwurst and waffles (which tasted just as good as they smelled) and I had the quesadilla burger, which was a perfect blend of flavors and wonderfully meaty (brisket & chorizo). We also sampled the rattlesnake chorizo, which was good, but not so much as our main entrees. For dessert we shared the Wurst Sundae - the cacao ganache and whipped creme fraiche made it rich and complex, and much more satisfying than other ice-cream based desserts I've tried wherein you're always left with too much blandly flavored ice-cream once you've eaten all the good bits. We were very pleased to find this gem of a place in Ypsi - we'll definitely be back for more.
(5)Robert L.
Looking for a place near downtown Ypsi this past Wednesday night and several people suggested The Wurst Bar. Not a place that I would have seeked out without being prompted so I am very happy to have found this place. My wife and I sat down in a booth near the bar and ordered drinks and browsed the menu. When our Janelle came over to greet us we were overwhelmed by her enthusiasm. Janelle Suggested that we try the pretzels to begin with so we ordered them to start. The Pretzels were so good, but the addition of the cinnamon buttercream dip really added tot eh flavor. For dinner, we both decided to order burgers. I ordered the Original with the Brioche bun and the mixed Tots on the side. The flavor of the burger was amazing. My wife ordered a Bruiser on the Pretzel Bun and that was also terrific. For the record, Both Burgers and both buns were extremely tasty, I would recommend the pretzel bun. Overall, our experience was a Winner! Great food, a fun atmosphere, but most of all, Janelle made it that much better.
(5)Crazylegs H.
Great beer menu both high end and low end, good specials on the classics. Food was good and easily some of the best for ypsilanti area. The alligator boudin resembled a crab cake-esqe consistency. Interesting menu, to say the least and they did it well. This is the location of the old Theodoors bar and if you're an ypsi native or an EMU grad it will bring back many memories. The place is clean and neat (except for the bathrooms (mens) which looks and smells exactly as it did when it was a college bar....however they do have a sign stating they are going to fix the bathrooms up...and that can't happen soon enough. Otherwise, it's a nice place with friendly staff, good drinks and food.
(4)jim s.
Stopped in after seeing a check-in from a friend. Liked the hipster meets dive bar look, and my wife found a new favorite beer from the selections list (Short's Soft Parade) while I had Shiner Bock. The Nacho Tots (think nachos with tater tots instead of corn chips) were unique and good, as was my PBR Brat with Kimchi-kraut topping. Try the Creole mustard on top. A bite of our friend's Alligator & Crawfish brat was reminiscent of a crab cake. Highlight was the best Scotch Egg I've ever had, with a perfect runny center. Our friendly waitress (Janine?) took good care of us, and there was free bingo after 9pm, with a card given out with each drink purchased, where I won a whopping $2.25 in a 4-way split of $10.
(5)Megan B.
This place is great! I went last night with my husband and we had a great time. It wasn't terribly crowded and, after we figured out it was a "seat yourself" situation, we settled down in a nice booth. The ambiance was warm and very pub-y; music was just loud enough to be heard but not so loud we couldn't talk. The played a few Ryan Adams songs, which made us both smile. In terms of food, I was not disappointed. I had the rattlesnake wurst and my husband had the one with the bison and swiss. We swapped for a few bites and were both big fans of the other's. The one thing I didn't like was the sweet dipping sauce that came with the tots. Now, some may be a fan of it, and I'm not trying to rain on any parades, but it was waaaay to sweet to have with dinner. It's a combo of cinnamon, sugar and marshmallow fluff and it was just too much for me - like the straight up sugar exploding in my mouth. The sweet tots themselves were awesome. Tiny little bites of sweet potato - yummm! But I just prefer mine with bbq sauce or ranch. The best part about this place was how unique it was! I can't wait to go back and try the other wursts. I'm no vegetarian, but even their options for our plant loving friends sounded tasty!
(4)Andrew M.
The food is stupendous! Get the pretzel bun for sure. Good beer selection and great service. Toppings on burgers and brats have no extra fee, which is rare but really nice. Great tvs too. My new favorite ypsi bar.
(5)Becky S.
After my second trip here I feel confident in this three star rating. Food is good. I love all the topping you can get on your brat, but was a little underwhelmed at some of the less conventional options. Pork, rattlesnake, bison, rabbit, and venison honestly all taste the same when stuffed into a sausage. On the last visit I tried a burger. The Southerner has a fried green tomato, bacon and amazing pimento cheese spread. Asked for it well done and was told they only cook their burgers to medium well. Wha?? It came out of the kitchen well done anyway. Tasty, but the burger patty was oh so tiny. That's all I'm going to say about the food, there are plenty of reviews on here already. Parking is bad, even at lunch time. I suggest walking. There is a $10 credit card minimum, which is a terrible idea. I know credit card companies change you, but come on, many people simply don't carry cash anymore. This will surely drive away some business. If you only have two beers or only order one meal, chances are your bill will be under $10. Food and service were super slow during our last visit. It was lunch on a Thursday and there were maybe three other tables. Place is fine for kids during normal lunch and dinner hours. They have high chairs and booster seats. What they don't have is a changing table in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathrooms-yuck. They are unchanged from the ol' Thoe's days, minus a coat of paint, but including being outdated and dirty. Overall, it's a okay place to eat. Nice little niche. I wish them well.
(3)Moms K.
They had plenty of GREAT Michigan beer selections available - liked the Michigan Hard Pear Cider from Uncle John's Cider Mill in Lansing.
(4)Josh G.
Went here for the first time last night for trivia. The brats were great. I got the rattlesnake chorizo, my old lady got the hot wing sausage, and we shared an order of the tater tot nachos. Everything was excellent. We sat at the bar and had great service even with a packed house for trivia. Great beer specials ($2 Atwater Lagers) and $2 shots of jameson or $3 whiskeys on Wednesday. Definitely going back and would recommend for others.
(5)Amy L.
I had a similar experience to the guy who had the hellish waiter. Great food, great ambience, but screwed up service. And yes, the bathroom needs more attention than it gets. The thing is, the place is so busy that they'll have to face the fact that it needs to be checked multiple times per night. Sorry folks. Otherwise, yes, I do like it.
(3)Sarah M.
I would give them five stars for service, because my waiter was great and when I misunderstood the menu he fixed my issue promptly. I ordered the Southerner with no bacon thinking that it would just be fried green tomatoes in lieu of a burger patty, but I was wrong & it showed up with a burger. My waiter was great and replaced the meat with the veggie burger patty option. My food was okay (not bad, but not great). I seriously wonder if they have tried the fried green tomatoes in the south (if you read my reviews you know I love fried green tomatoes), because the batter lacked spices/flavor/was too thick. I really enjoy going to the wurst bar, but I think I'm just going to stick to appetizers and drinks from now on.
(3)Saucemaster C.
Their food meets all of my saucifacations. One of the only places around with tater tots and exotic meats. Great specials/service means I'll be back really soon.
(5)Amanda H.
I heart this bar and am so glad to have it in Ypsi. Let me get the negative out of the way: the food isn't quite as good as it seems like it will be. Don't get me wrong - they have solid brats, great mustard, crispy tots, and all that good stuff...but the menu makes it seem like a foodie heaven which it is not. The food is reasonably priced and they have vegan options - i recommend the hot wing chaurice brat if you like spicy stuff. It's new though, so it can only get better. Now onto the good stuff: fantastic service, phenomenal drink specials, FREE pool, and a great atmosphere. I was last there Wednesday, which features trivia and $2 shots of Jameson, plus $3 shots of all the other whiskeys. The happy hour - separate from the whiskey deal - was also a steal. The place got packed for trivia but the game room was deserted, and features darts, ski ball, and fooseball in addition to pool. Our waitress gave us excellent service in back even when she was slammed, recommended great beers, and reminded us of all the specials so even though we were there for SIX hours the bar tab for two people eating dinner and drinking top shelf drinks was under $50. Excellent deal and great vibes - I can't wait to see it become an institution.
(4)Shelie M.
The sausages are great. The service was really good. Stay away from the burgers. We've been there twice, and this place is solid. The bartenders and servers have a cool, laid back vibe while still offering friendly, quality service. They've got an interesting menu full of both traditional favorites and unique offerings for those feeling more adventurous. The sausages are great and I've loved every one I've tasted. The first time we were there, we got sausages and the nacho tots and absolutely loved the food. My most recent experience, I ordered the Southern burger -- a burger topped with pimento cheese and fried green tomato. They say on their menu that they cook their burgers to medium-well, but will cook to order upon request. I ordered it medium, but it came out well-done. It was so overcooked it was like eating sawdust -- and others at the table felt the same with their burgers. The toppings were great though, and when I took off the burger patty, it was actually pretty fantastic! (Hey owners, please, please, please drop the medium-well/umami thing. You could make a really fantastic burger. The umami caramelization thing just doesn't result in a juicy burger, even though the effort is appreciated)
(4)Joe G.
Food: 4/5. Service: 2/5. The food is the main attraction, great selection of beer. Service is...befitting of Ypsi.
(4)Tom L.
Came here and had a mixed experience. The food I had was tasty, my Italian sausage tasted spicy and very fresh, the pretzel bun was a nice addition and the condiments were all unique and complimented the food well. The draft beer selection in what it lacks in vastness makes up in quality. The standard craft selections in bottles are there too with some hidden gems mixed in as well. Service was at first inattentive, we were a six top and the bar was not crowded so we were not hidden in the dining room. Once a waiter did swing by getting drinks, apps and food was a breeze. The draw back was someone in our group ordered a burger, on the menu they say burgers are cooked to medium-well and the waiter did not ask for a cooking temp when ordering. The burger was at best medium-rare. Sent it back to the kitchen with the expressed wish of medium-well and the burger came back more just warmed up rather than cooked. The waiter to his credit struck the burger off our bill with no problem and did ask if another dish wanted to be ordered. Maybe some tightening up in this newer place will result in a great addition to Ypsi. A good idea with some good food, I wish these guys the best of luck.
(3)Nicholas D.
Went for the first time two days ago. A Friday night and it was busy. Service was great. Atmosphere was great. Beer selection was impressive. Soups, brats and burgers are all made in-house which is largely why we decided to go there. It is all too often that restaurants don't make their own soups. We had the jambalaya which was excellent. I ordered the traditional spicy italian with a pretzel roll and kimchi-kraut and onions. It was amazing. The flavor was intense. Next time I will ask for extra kimchi-kraut just because I love both kraut and kimchi. I will also ask for the brioche roll for less bread. I could eat just the sausage and toppings. My wife ordered the Southerner burger (green tomato, onions, bacon) and it was delicious. Finally, and potentially the best part of the meal was the side of tots. We ordered the mixed tots with traditional and sweet potato. They come with a dip which seems to have a hint of cinnamon and what almost tasted like a weak fluff flavor. Incredible! The entire experience was excellent from the ambiance to the beer to the food. My wife and will certainly be back for more and wish that we had tried it earlier.
(5)R S.
Delicious food, cans of beer for 2 bucks, atmosphere is fun, but noisy. Don't plan on coming here to enjoy conversation with your friends because you will have to shout.
(4)Kellie C.
The Wurst bar has been a bit of a let down for me. I've been there a few times and the first time it seemed cool but it lost its luster fast. The decor is a bit too kitch-y to pull off the dive feel i think it was is going for?... but it is a little hard to tell what exactly this place is going for. Also, 2 out of the 3 servers I've had so far have been pretty rude, one even refusing to split our group's tab at the end, which is a pretty common thing when a group of 20-somethings go out for drinks. I don't know if the rudeness was intentional or not but either way it's lame. Although obviously not a fan of the ambiance, the food is pretty decent (who doesn't love a good brat) with a standout appetizer being the pimento dip... it's better than zingerman's. But most importantly, this place does have a great beer selection, although more draft options would be a lovely addition. Hopefully the Wurst bar can clean up its atmosphere kinks because it really does have potential.
(3)Valerie B.
I LOVE Wurst! Food is great, atmosphere is fun. But! DO NOT let waiters change your order. I ordered a drink special, and the waiter brought me something slightly different. I immediately inquired as to what happened, and he told me it was the cheaper option, so I drank it. I got my bill, and was charged over twice the cost of the special. I tried to debate with the waiter, and he would have none of it, so I just had to pay. I'd still return, but make sure you know what you're getting.
(4)Erin D.
Now, I've only been here once...and it was at about 1:30am on a Saturday night, but not only was the kitchen still open...the food absolutely blew me away. I got the Southerner burger (a burger topped with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and bacon) on a pretzel roll with sweet potato tots. It might have been the best burger I have ever had. Just writing about it makes me want another one. I also tried some sort of hard cider that was very tasty, but haven't sampled any of the other drinks. Since I only got to spend about 20 minutes enjoying this new, awesome place, I cannot wait to go back. Also, worth mentioning, every employee I came into contact with was super friendly and helpful (even right before the place closed), including our very patient waitress. I had a hard time understanding how to order the food, but she walked me through it and made suggestions. Overall, a great first experience, and I hope to be going back there very soon.
(5)Kat F.
THE PROS: The food is AWESOME. Usually a great atmosphere, themed nights are great. One of my favorite bars in the Ann Arbor area. The CONS: I would seriously think about giving this place 5 stars if some of their servers were a little better. Some of them are great and nice but I've had too many experiences with bad service. I'm totally okay with people messing up orders if they are NICE and polite, but that doesn't always happen here.
(4)Janice D.
Great atmosphere. Impressive selection of beer and the place was not too crowded. Lots of tv's. And finally, the food was very tasty and impressive. Def try the curry corn dogs. Service was great as well, granted we visited on a sunday night, but we were well attended to, and enjoyed finding what will certainly be a new local hangout for us.
(5)Kay B.
I went to the Wurst Bar for a friend's birthday celebration. The bar itself is a great place with good tunes and a hipster decorating vibe. The space is pretty big and was surprisingly busy on a Monday night. Menu was extensive (and included vegetarian/vegan options!) and interesting and they seemed to have a good beer selection and cider! My only complaint here is that when I asked about gluten free options the waiter seemed confused. He was very eager to please and went back to the kitchen to ask about which sausages contained gluten. He told me that none of the sausages contained gluten (except for an oyster Rockefeller special sausage... shudder) so I went ahead and ordered a chorizo sausage and an order of the nacho tots with sausage to split. I didn't realize until later that the house special sausage is cooked in PBR... making it not GF, and that this was likely what was on the (delicious) nacho tots. Fail. However, I'm excited to go back to the Wurst Bar and give it another try. If you're looking for gluten free options, know that they're eager to please and can offer you any of the sausages in a lettuce wrap... just be sure to double check in the sausage descriptions.
(3)Brian C.
Man I love a bad pun. Definitely not the worst bar I've been to in ypsitucky. Lots of micro-brew beer (drafts on the chalk board behind the bar, bottles on the table menu), as well as $2 cans that will make your wannabee-hipster-heart squeel (pabst AND black label, swooooon)! Fresh baked pretzel rolls with crunchy salt (can't comment about the brioche roll). Sausages were good, although some of the pairings are a little strange to me (rattlesnake chorizo - who's going to taste rattlesnake after the punch of chorizo?). Next time I'm trying the rabbit-fig, or maybe just the straight beer-brat. Your choice of 4 different mustards or ketchup (if you're 5 years old). Seriously, who puts ketchup on a brat? Burgers also sounded good, there's one with pimento cheese and a friend green tomato on top (might have to try that next time instead!). I didn't bring my vegetarian girlfriend, thinking there wouldn't be much for her, but man I was wrong. Several veggie "sausages" and I was informed by one helpful server that they can even do vegan (you have to get a pretzel roll, they just don't butter/salt it). They clearly care about their food, we were asked by about 4 different staff members how the food was. Good to see a relatively new place soliciting customer feedback like that. If bars like this keep popping up in Ypsi, I might never drive into Ann Arbor for dinner or drinks again!
(4)Mike R.
great Burger and Bloody Mary. cool menu
(4)Lauren B.
I went here twice in one weekend!!! This place is amazing!!!!!! So many offerings for any type of palatte. Great service, great atmosphere! Just a cool place.
(4)Vinu J.
Went for the first time last week. Sausages (I had a rattlesnake chorizo) had good flavor, as did the tots. Service was friendly and enthusiastic. I usually like pretzel rolls, but the size and chewiness of the roll makes it a little challenging to take a full bite--will try the brioche next time. Glad to see this place is getting good reviews.
(4)Brett S.
I had heard about The Wurst Bar from a friend who said I should check it out. I looked at the reviews on Yelp for this establishment, and for the most part they were positive. The Wurst Bar is across the street from EMU campus, and used to be a college hangout called Theos. I know this area very well and as I approached my destination it started to dawn on me there might be a parking situation. Theres a small lot behind the bar that was full, so the only other alternative was to park on Cross street and feed coin into the parking meter. 75 cents gets you one hour, plenty of time for a quick bite and drink, right? Upon entering you are greeted by a display case of different large brats and sausages, from usual to unsual. There is a large chalk board next to the display case that that describes the days specials. I sat myself and noticed there wasnt many patrons, which I found odd since it was lunch time. Five minutes went by when the server came by and said she would take my drink order shortly. Huh? Another five minutes goes by and she comes to take my drink order. They have a nice selection of crafted brews and I order a Full Circle from The New Holland Brewing company. Ten minutes later the waitress returned with my drink and I placed my food order, Rattlesnake Chorizo on Brioche Bread with spicy peppers. I added a side dish of Half and Half Sweet Potatoe and Regular Potatoe tots. Twenty minutes had gone by from the time i entered till the time I received my beverage and placed my food order. Twenty minutes later my food arrived and it was very good. My sandwich was spicy and tasty, but the tots were just awesome! They were sweet and crispy, very nice. I guess in conclusion I can say the food was good but the service was very slow, though my server was very pleasant, she needed to pickup the pace a bit. There are numerous sausages to choose from like alligator, turducken, to the usual brat, and veggie sausages. I would like to return to try the other varieties, and to possibly give The Wurst Bar a higher rating. The parking is a downfall, (understandably their is not much they can do about that), but the service was very slow, I made it to the parking meter with two minutes left, whew! Apparently The Wurst Bar does a good business at night because of the college crowd, standing room only most nights. They would probably do better with a nice lunch crowd, if they tweaked their service a little bit.
(3)Jim P.
challenge accepted !
(5)Adam G.
The environment is pretty cool, but food and service left a bit to be desired. When I sat down I had no idea what to do... Sit and wait for service? Go up to the bar and order (although later I realized that I missed the giant "Have a seat" chalkboard). Someone finally came to our table about 10 minutes after I got there and gave us food menus, we only had drink menus on our table (that's quite a bit of time to sit there and wonder what's going on). She took our orders and it took about 45 minutes to get our brats, they were about 5 occupied table in the place. When I did get my food, it was upside down and all of my toppings were in the bottom of my tray, I had to re-place all of them with my fingers. I've heard quite a bit about this place and I wanted SO HARD to enjoy it, but it just didn't do it for me. Since they seem to have such a good following on here, I'll be glad to give them another shot someday.
(3)Jeff K.
An unexpected gem in the shadow of the EMU campus! In short: Great food, eclectic decor and great food! We sat in the front near the door, which is a little louder than in the back where the music isn't so loud. The artwork is "twisted comic-book" in style, but all signed originals--no "laminites" here! The red crystal chandeliers are just plain ugly, but when paired up with 3d paper animal heads mounted on the wall, it kinda works in a quirky sorta way. We ordered the Chili-Cheese Tots for an appetizer. Wow! What a surprise! They were fantastic. The chili was home-made with nice pieces of pepper and made with the house Chorizo sausage. YUM! My wife and her mom split an order of the Lobster Rolls...they were good, but were a warm sandwich, which surprised me a little. All of the lobster rolls I've had have been cold and were basically a "lobster-salad sandwich". Not these. Sweet lobster meat seasoned nicely so you could still taste the lobster. My Pop-in-law had the Garlic wurst. He couldn't finish it all, so he gave us a chunk to taste. The garlic is definitely prominent, but not overpowering. Good meat taste on a sturdy bun. The sourkraut at the Wurst Bar is home-made and very mild. I had the Wurst Burger--a seasoned burger with sliced bratwurst, and topped with saurkraut and swiss cheese on your choice of a pretzel bun or brioche. Both are from Zingerman's Bakery, so they're fresh and yummy. For this burger, I think the pretzel bun was a good idea...it was strong enough to hold the pile of toppings...all generous. The thing was tall enough that I actually had to strategize on how to eat it. The burger patty itself was house-ground, dipped in their house umami sauces and grilled on a flat-iron grill for searing and flavor that blew me away. Combined with savory slices of bratwurst and topped with nice saurkraut and swiss, plus slices of tomato, onion and shredded lettuce, it was a flavor explosion. I barely touched the tater tots! Tater tots?! Yep...and they're cooked "right", not like in the High School cafeteria. Crispy on the outside, tender inside. I'm not fond of sweet potato fries, so the sweet potato tots didn't light any fires with me, but they were good, and when you dipped 'em in the creamy cinnamon-sugar sauce on the side, they were tasty and dessert-like. We took her folks to the Wurst Bar on its reputation alone (we'd never been there), and everyone came out full and talking about their great meals. Portions are generous, but not overboard--you won't leave hungry, but you won't need to roll to your car either. The Wurst Bar has alot more goodies on the menu, and a full selection of beers that we didn't sample, but we're confident that noone will leave unhappy!
(5)sonia t.
Seriously best bratwurst I have ever had! Garlic with kimchee and Spicy Italian --amazingly flavorful and filling. Top everything with kimchee, I like the contrast of the cool and sour with the spicy hot brat. Great beer selection, lots of Michigan brews and a cool chill atmosphere. I can see myself craving this later! Thanks theo
(5)Laura C.
I came here for drinks and it was a decent vibe. We will have to come back for food. I wasn't wowed by the place... it was during winter break though, so there weren't a lot of people around.
(3)Michelle C.
My first visit was for Yelps sausage fest. The service and food was wonderful and very deserving of 4 stars (my true rating is 4.5). I ordered the rattlesnake chorizo sausage. It was quite spicy but absolutely delicious. I was able to pick my own toppings which included saurkraut and sauteed onions. My boyfriend got the PBR brat and he has been craving the brat everyday ever since. The brats were served with a mix of regular tatertots and sweet potato tots. These were one of the best tots I have ever had- it was done to a perfect crisp without burning. The table has 5 different kinds of mustards that you can spread on your brat as little or as much as you want. The saurkraut is homemade with red cabbage. They were out of saurkraut and I had some that wasn't quite fermented yet (so it was crunchy). I'll be going back just to try out what their saurkraut is supposed to be like. This is a very casual restaurant with boots, high top tables, and seating area at the bar. Food is very reasonably priced (approximately $7 for brats). The restaurant is small and difficult to get around and the bathroom is very small. Imagine a very fun, dive-y bar.
(4)Rickelle C.
One of the best bars in ypsi with excellent specials and great beers.
(5)Scott A.
Delicious! Well-prepared! Just sloppy enough! I ordered the Wurst burger, and I got to share some of my kid's Mr. Peanut, and my wife's sweet tots. It was all very, very good. The drink selection is impressive, the service was excellent, and the total on the bill was very reasonable. The atmosphere was what I'd expect, yet larger, and more *clean* than I had imagined it would be. The 30-minute drive isn't going to keep us from eating here again.
(5)Jacque A.
Inventive food, caring owner: I have been there at least 100x and gotten the pimento cheese with only celery and no pretzels because I have many friends who are gluten free. Up till now I have been very happy with the service. Today I sent my friend there who has an extreme gluten allergy and her waitress refused to replace the pretzels with celery and refused to serve her her food without a bun!!!! After contacting them via facebook I was pleased to find that the owner had gone out of town and was extremely distraught with the issues encountered and corrected them all in regards to a verbal apology that was extremely sincere. I have always enjoyed the drinks the food and the atmosphere and was pleased that I was treated with respect when there was an issue, because when you are running a business issues happen. Out side of the extreme passion that the owner displays for his business and clients the food is great. There are tons of options and I have never been disappointed whether it was a standard bratwurst, alligator or rabbit. Always constant! And with seasonal and holiday specials the menu stays fresh and fun.
(4)Mili T.
The Wust Bar is an amazing place! I've been there over 5 times and I've had a great time each time. There is a games room in the back that is typically more quiet which is nice. The curved booths are fun if you're with a group. And I love bingo night! The food is delicious. I was skeptical but their vegetarian tots are so good (like nachos but with tater tots instead of chips) and I assume their meaty versions are even better if you're into that sort of thing. Their pretzels are delicious. Their burgers seem small for the price but the taste is amazing! If you are lucky you get the waitress Janelle! She is the by far the best waitress I have ever had at any bar and whatever they are paying her they should double it! I've met other people who know of this bar and everyone all agrees that she can totally make your night! Janelle if you read this... you have a fan club!! (Also, my roommate has a huge crush on you.) The reason I give it 4 starts is that I've had 2 bad waitresses... and if those experiences were my first times at The Wurst I probably wouldn't have come back. I think one was Liz... Elizabeth? Short dark hair with highlights? She was terrible. My friend laughed at a joke and put her head down to laugh some more and the waitress came and took her drink away! She took our tip off the table while we were still there without asking us anything and was generally had a bad attitude the whole night. Te 4 stars review is because I can't see why they would keep a waitress like that. We haven't been back since this night.
(4)Jessica S.
Great beer selection, friendly staff and a very unique menu.
(4)Eric D.
I had something minor wrong with my burger, which I still ate and it was delicious - Very High Quality meat - but they didn't charge me and bought me a beer! Staff is friendly and this place is definitely up and coming
(5)Lauren W.
Yum! Burgers are delicious and unique ! You can try something different and strange Everytime you come, or go with a basic burger if that's your taste. I haven't tried the wursts yet, but the people I go with love them. Definitely a place to try !
(4)Megan M.
All the best Ann Arbor bars are in Ypsi, and the Wurst Bar is clearly going to be one of those. For starters, any place that has tater tachos is predisposed to be my favorite, and they have a rocking vegetarian version topped with a house-made black bean crumble with just a hint of ginger. The sausages are plentiful in both meaty and vegetarian versions. I had the apple-tofu wurst topped with delicious purple cabbage sauerkraut and grilled onions. The wurst itself was a little under-flavored compared to the black bean crumbles, but the toppings more than made up for it. I'm thrilled that there are multiple vegetarian options on the brief menu, because this wurst wasn't my immediate favorite, but I have more to explore and am convinced the next will be a hit. My boyfriend had a wurst involving bison with the same toppings, and declared it delicious. Our server was friendly and upbeat, and averred that she was delighted to be working in this new iteration of the closest bar to EMU. In addition to great food and a solid beer menu, the Wurst has skee ball. What more could I want? I'm pretty pumped to go back for Whiskey Wednesdays with trivia.
(4)Erin K.
This bar is great! Great menu, homemade mustards, pretzel rolls and server. It has a fun atmosphere, they make everything in house (sausages, dressings, etc) and they have an 'unusual' menu of funky sausages and burgers. We ordered the Scotch eggs as an appetizer. If you don't know what these are, they are medium-hard boiled eggs, wrapped in a spicy sausage, then deep fried. They served them with homemade spicy mustard. If you have never had them and like eggs and sausage, definitely give them a try! Another appetizer is soft pretzels with a pimento cheese sauce. While I did not order this, I did have a pretzel roll and the pimento cheese and I can only imagine that this appetizer would be amazing. I ordered the Southerner burger and unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. I was not asked how I wanted it cooked and it was over cooked and dry. I also did not like the friend green tomato that came on it and I am usually a huge fan of fried green tomatoes. This one was very hard and had a bad dry crust/breading. However, the pretzel roll I got it on and the homemade pimento cheese were amazing! Also, they sell all of their sausages uncooked if you want to take them home and cook yourself and they also sell the pretzel and brioche rolls. Oh - and they had a nice beer selection as well! All in all, it was a fun place and I would go back - and it is an hour away from where I live.
(4)Ian K.
First off I just have to say.... This establishment is not a step in the direction of excellence, it is a LEAP! (180 degree turn from the previous) From what I can tell, the space that it occupies has been remodeled, so it is easy on the eyes. I like the couches that they have at some of the tables. Heck this place even has a skee-ball machine that if you score enough points, you can get a slight break on your tab! (I think you need about 400 pts though, which is no easy task.) The menu is quite interesting and contains some sausages that I guarantee you won't see in a regular resturant. Things like rabbit and rattlesnake! They have a decent bar which runs some microbrews on tap and all the normal stuff in bottles. So far I have been here twice, The first time I had the South African Boereowers which was very good! On my second trip I ate the turduckin. Great place to go for a drink and some top-notch, exotic meats!
(4)Mark S.
My New Friday night hang Out This place has become my bar, from the $2 draft on fridays to the rabbit and fig wurst anyday everything about this place is the best. Only Complaint is the music levels Can be Defining out front. but thats why I usually head to the back kick it and throw some Darts looking forward to another good night out this weekend.
(5)Surranna V.
Southerner burger was amazing. Everything I have had has been amazing. 2 things that hold back that 5 star rating, the serving sizes are small, the pricing on the tater tots is high. I always want 2 brauts, and 2 burgers. For the price of taters I might as well get a burger.
(4)s b.
Haven't eaten here but food menu is intriguing! Good variety of beers and personable service. The Friday draft specials are awesome too!
(4)Joshua A.
Now if someone asked me my opinion of the Wurst Bar initially I would've been glowing with praise. After going on and off for a few weeks now I can only say that the food is great, the beer selection is decent, and there is one particularly terrible server. Twice that I've gone there I've had terrible service from the same waiter. I'm typically a laid back guy and can understand when someone has a bad night, but after a repeat occurrence I can only say they're just not very good. I like to go to wednesday night trivia and the first time I had this particular server everything was fine until the end when he had decided that despite a trickle of people coming in over the course of the night everything had to be on one bill. We tried to get him to separate the bill in a simple way but he started arguing with me about how his system couldn't do it. He left in a huff with our bill but sure enough it came back separated. Though he went on a rant about how his register crashed three times trying to do it and it was a huge inconvenience for him. The next time I went back was last night. I came and visited some friends again for trivia and dreaded seeing this server again, though I wanted to be nice and everyone deserves a second chance. When he had brought me my food my burger didn't have pimento cheese on it. Though he had tried arguing with me that the mustard I had put on my burger was actually my cheese. He eventually got me my cheese, though went to refill my water and spilled water on me while doing it, didn't even apologize and just walked away. Later on come time to the bill again, this time I hadn't ordered any alcohol but just a burger and he tried charging me for a beer I didn't have. Then afterwards brought back my revised check that had a burger more expensive than the one I previously had on my bill. At this point I was sick and tired of dealing with this guy so I said screw it and paid it. As I was leaving he made a point of making a dash in front of me to push into me while I was walking out. Though I can't give a one star review, because some servers there are quite nice and good (the food is also fantastic), just this one in particular left me with enough terrible experiences at the Wurst Bar that I don't think I will ever return. Edit- Since I've written this review such a long time ago, the waiter in question has not been spotted, I'm returning my review to a much more appropriate 4 stars. The food is too good to not come back. I went over thanksgiving and had an amazing Thanksgiving style bratwurst. Absolutely phenomenal.
(4)Rebecca A.
Wonderful, fresh, bright food and incredible service! My husband and I decided to check out the Wurst Bar after reading positive reviews online, and the bar lived up to the hype. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, food that was clearly the priority (that is, food that was MORE important than the "gimmick," not playing to the name), and a courteous, enthusiastic waitress. Janelle, you rocked. Perfectly crispy tater tots, you also rocked. And blue cheese wedge salad? You were the bomb. But it is Bison and Lamb Sausage that has stolen my heart. Best wurst I have ever eaten, and obviously prepared with love in-house. I will be coming back here soon and I will be bringing my friends.
(5)Jody D.
This place has some of the most delicious and creative foods I've ever had. I want to move back to Ypsi just so I can go to Wurst Bar more regularly and get their delivery! I've eaten here about a dozen times now in the last year and have been very happy every time. Last night I had the curry brat special with the Sriracha slaw and I was in heaven! So many flavors and not overwhelmingly spicy! As always, the sweet tater tots and their special dipping sauce were great; I could just eat those for my whole dinner! My girlfriend had the Venison & Potato brat and liked it very much as well. She said it reminded her of the Irish sausage made by her favorite butcher. Because our eyes are too big for our stomachs, we also split the garlic Toulouse brat and were happy with that one as well. As a mustard lover, this place having...what... 4 different mustards on each table is another huge plus. I've also had their burger in the past and was blown away by how good it is. If you are dying to go and have picky kids that are scared of brats, just get them the burger. That's what we did and they were happy! I'm also always very excited to see what new drafts they have as they frequently rotate through many high quality locally brewed beers. Last night I had the milkshake stout and it did not disappoint. Our favorite appetizers are the pimento cheese dip and the curry-wurst corn dogs. I just ate lunch and I am getting hungry writing this! If you've never had pretzel bread, you should go for that alone. Wow. I've never had bad service there, either. The servers have always been helpful, funny, and attentive. Last night we had Heather as our waitress and she did a great job. No complaints. Anyone looking to try something new, to not pay Ann Arbor prices but get the same quality, or just wanting a really good dinner, do not miss out on trying the Wurst Bar. You'll be hooked like I am!
(5)Orval Ale S.
Food is very good. Draft beer selection is above average but inferior to that at Red Rock. Bottle beer selection is also above average but ridiculously marked up. A solid place overall. Upgrades in facilities was a nice touch compared to an earlier visit. *WARNING* Make sure they credit your tab for the Yelp 15% discount. I got pimped on a previous visit.
(4)Jenna H.
Calm atmosphere, lots of unusual variation on a common theme (sausage), a decent beer selection, and the right price point for the area -- under $5-7 for a sandwich. The atmosphere was pleasant for eating, but the space could obviously also accomodate a crowd and a show. Waitress and other staff were super friendly. I have had better sausage, but it was way more expensive. Wurst Bar's was pretty good and extremely good for the price. The most surprising thing: the best ice cream mochi I have ever had in my whole life, and I have had a lot of ice cream mochi. Vanilla, coffee, and orange (or maybe mango) flavors, so fresh and delicate. Also, it's open til 2AM every night of the week, yipee!
(4)Meagan B.
Great burgers and brats. Their beer selection was okay, nothing to write home about. It would be nice if there were more sides that weren't fried or covered in mayo but you don't visit for the sides. The pimento cheese dip was yummy! Ordered the nacho tots (minus jalapenos) for the kid, they were okay, don't know that I'd order again. Also had the PBR Poached Brat and the Southern Burger (on a pretzel roll) and both were very messy but extremely delicious. Don't feel like I'm hipster enough to really fit in but it won't stop me from going back!
(4)Kristen C.
I just got back from my first visit to The Wurst Bar and it was absolutely fantastic! My boyfriend and I decided to try it out after seeing the sign go up a few weeks ago. The atmosphere was super relaxed - low lighting and funky decorations. The bar was well stocked and very large, with lots of room for people to sit at. Our waitress was Wendy and she was very friendly and attentive. The beer offerings were decent, and we both had draft Michigan beers. We tried the pimento cheese dip for an appetizer and it was SO good - smooth with a little spice, and served with pretzel bread slices, which were toasted and buttery and overall AMAZING! My boyfriend had the rattlesnake chorizo, which he said was spicy, flavorful and delicious. I had the PBR brat and it was by far the best brat I've ever had. The choice of toppings for the sausages were great, and we both agreed that my pretzel roll was the better choice over the brioche, but both were good. He had the potato salad with his brat, which he said was fresh, crisp, flavorful and amazing. I had the tator tots with my brat, and they were SO good - crispy and delicious, and a mixture of regular tots and sweet tator tots (which were incredible! my gosh!). Overall, we both really liked the Wurst Bar. The service was great, the food was fantastic, and there was a wide selection of beer in bottles as well as cans. Hopefully they will eventually expand their draft menu, but its decent for a place that just opened. We live just two blocks away, and we will absolutely be coming back!
(5)Charles Y.
Wurst bar has a fond place in my heart mainly for being one of the only gastropubs in the metrodetroit area. The ambiance is fun and modern, while the food is delicious. They have a really excellent selection of Michigan beers and their drink specials are second to none. Sometimes the textures of their sausages throws me off from one day to the next. I cannot understand how an italian sausage one day will be phenomenal and the next day be bland and tasteless. Other than minor consistency problems, I've always had a great time. I like their mini corn dogs (with curry ketchup) and their chefs takeover (on mondays). Their staff is friendly and welcoming. I follow them on facebook just to see what they're mouthwatering specials are. overall: YUM!
(4)Mark T.
Great sausages, cool bar, solid beer selection. If you're in the area, it's a good spot to get a brat and some tots.
(4)Trevor M.
My brother told me to check this place out so we all went for lunch one day. The place has awesome food and would recommend stopping in for a quick bite if you are in the mood for a brat. Service was really good but I wasn't blown away by the poor lighting and decor. The skeet-ball machine was pretty cool
(3)Kate B.
Well, we've now tried everything on the menu *lol* (not all at once!) I am not a big fan of the more exotic (as they are labeled) sausages on the menu...the rattlesnake was too spicy/couldn't taste much over the paprika/hotness, and the bison was very dry. I did like the regular old "PBR" brat, it was nicely spiced, not-too-greasy, good snap on the skin, tasty. I also really enjoyed a special vegetarian "brat" that had apple and mushroom in the ingredient list - was very good. I also like the menu vegetarian brat - interesting texture (like a moist cornbread?) but great flavor...I'd like it better in a wrap than on a bun. For regular wurst, I prefer the softer brioche bun to the pretzel buns. I love the Southern burger, the crisp crust on the green tomato and the pimento-cheese are a great combo. I usually don't eat much meat, but I get cravings for this burger. Tot's are quite good, but I didn't care for the marshmallow-fluff dip that comes with the sweet-potato version, but generally the tots are a nice change from standard french-fries. My husband really likes the tot-nachos - and I agree that they are super-comfort-foodie/delish. We enjoy the variety of mustard and the curried-ketchup at the table. I am not a huge fan of serving everything in a bread pan...it's hard to cut things (impossible actually) and it shades the food/makes it look sort of unappetizing as the lighting is dim...there is a reason a nice, heavy white plate is so ubiquitous :O) I am really happy Wurst Bar has booths, as high-tops and regular chairs are very uncomfortable for me (I have neuropathy in my legs from TM). Many of the booths are the really nice "Godfather" type, with curved seating that makes conversation easy. Service has been top-notch/excellent every time we've dined. I really like the decor, I covet one of the red chandeliers even tho it would look extremely out-of-place in our home.
(4)Jason N.
I can see The Wurst Bar becoming a favorite. I have been there three times (twice on the first day) and have not been disappointed yet. The brats are absolutely delicious, and as others have mentioned, are made fresh daily. I'm a beer guy and was pleased to see great beer on taps. Someone else mentioned that they should remove Sierra Nevada Bigfoot for something more local, like Wolverine Dark Lager. I disagree! Great beer is great beer (...and I'm thoroughly unimpressed with Wolverine). I spoke a little bit with the bar manager, and it was clear he was a beer guy, too. I was told they are planning on adding a few more taps. We've already seen Bell's Hopslam rotated into the mix. I can't see why I would go to Tower Inn now; better food and better beer (hopefully they can keep the draft lines clean). Only an entire wall lined with taps could make me happier, but I'm not sure that is the kind of place this will become. The Wurst Bar is still young. It is clear that management wants to keep some of the Theo's crowd around, but at the same time want it to be something different. I'm not sure what that something different is just yet. Regardless, four stars for great food and beer.
(4)Karen T.
Wonderful food! Beer in bottles? Great staff! Sterile "new" vibe. (Thank-god it was fixed up from Theo's, oof). Keep it up and keep it going and I will return regularly. Interesting options for meat eaters and vegans alike!
(4)Meggie S.
My first visit was on a Thursday night around 8pm. I had been hearing a lot of buzz, and so had the rest of Ypsilanti apparently. It was more busy than I had expected that time of day (before the college night crowd usually comes out). I had a PBR brat and my friends and I shared a pitcher of Miller Lite. I was definitely satisfied with my brat but disappointed in the beer selection. I wouldn't complain too much, however, since it was so cheap. I returned the following Wednesday for trivia night. I tried the nut burger (a bacon burger topped with crunchy peanut butter), a Jameson and coke ($2 special on Wednesdays), and got to sample the sweet potato tots that a friend ordered. The decor is cheap and crappy, but I can appreciate that they're trying to be unique and it's definitely a conversation starter. The food isn't gourmet, it's bar food. But I enjoyed it. Where else can you get a good bratwurst or a burger with peanut butter on it in Ypsilanti? Definitely unique and it fits my budget. It's worth a try at least once, if only to critique the walls and get a cheap drink.
(3)Leanna G.
I'm super happy this bar popped up in Ypsi. The beer list is great, first of all, and draft Michigan brews are $2 off on Friday nights, which is a great deal. We had an italian sausage wurst on a pretzel roll, which was great. The star of the show was probably the nacho tots, covered in chili and cheese and jalepenos. My only complaint would be that the cheese cools off and hardens pretty fast, so you gotta eat them quickly. I'll be a regular!
(5)Naim F.
Damn fine dive bar. I'd probably give this place 4.5 stars to be honest; I've always had an excellent time here. The food is very good, and there's always a good eclectic selection of beers to be had. Atmosphere is pretty great. Service is also good, although sometimes you will wait for a bit. No matter, it's worth it.
(4)Mary L.
I am vegetarian, but the pregnancy is causing me to actually crave for meat one day, specifically, for hotdogs or bratwurst. I know it's not the most "healthy" food but what can I do? I tried their rabbit and chicken wurst with sweet potato tots, and my husband had the lamb wurst with the regular tots. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how good rabbit and chicken can be! And my husband also liked his order. The sweet potato tots were good, but if I go there again, I'll probably go for the mix of sweet potato and regular tots, since the sweet potato tots were too sweet after a few bites. They also came with this really sweet dip, with a hint of cinnamon. I actually enjoyed the tots with regular ketchup and mustard better than with the dip. Their special looks pretty good, and their vegetarian options look unique too, which will be a good reason to go back some day.
(4)S F.
We've come here several times already and are impressed with the quality of food that comes out of the kitchen for a college bar/restaurant. Homemade brats are the highlight here (hence the name Wurst bar) and we've sampled the garlic and regular brat which were really good. They have a long list of specialty brats like one with alligator and one with a play off buffalo chicken wings, but we haven't ventured to the more interesting ones like that yet. We must say the "umami" burgers are awesome and the thing we crave to come back for. Even better than the so-called famous "Umami Burger" (been there twice...not worth the $ you pay for it) out in CA. They grind their own blend of beef and have a special sauce that cooks with it that gives this burger an over-the-top rating for us. We've always had great service, but once got served by a "hipster-know-it-all-sarcastic" dude that seemed rather arrogant and left us feeling awkward and angry and wanting to punch his face. Don't know if this is the new attitiude for college types, but have seen this type elsewhere in similar newer food establishments (we're in our 30's...), so no grudge here. The only redeeming thing about him is when we had a problem with a brat, he summoned one of the owners who was so extremely down to earth and knowledgeable about the food he puts out and very open to criticism as some of the menu/recipes are still in its early stages. Everything here has been good for the price and we will ALWAYS come back when in the area.
(5)R S.
A decent selection of beer and some lovely, unique food in a relaxed atmosphere--what more could you want? I love the hot seitan brat, recommend giving anything with the pimento cheese a try, and my boyfriend swears by/ritualistically orders the Scotch eggs. And the specials! They frequently have specials that are ingenious and delicious! Make sure you ask your server and/or check out the board as you walk in. More waitstaff would be good on crowded nights. Busy though they've been, we have always been happy with our servers and really look forward to going here.
(5)Gretchen E.
The food was abysmal. I ordered lobster rolls. The menu claimed to have claw and leg meat. It seemed to be ersatz lobster meat...ewww. It looked like worms...ground from a meat grinder. The bragged about seasoning was nonexistent. I was hoping for classic large meat, delicately seasoned mayo-based lobster salad in a roll. It was a total failure ...no seasoning and rubbery tasting in a mushy cut roll. There were a measily few tater tots. I had a better lumch that day...McDonald chicken Mcnuggets...lightly battered and fried to a delicious crisp served with Honey BBQ sauce that was delectable. Ugh...all these weeks thinking of a lobster roll dinner in a fun beer bar. And, by the way, it was crowded, loud and the service was slow. Not ever going back.
(1)Kelly B.
Went for lunch before the summer beer fest. Started off with drafts from Witches Hat Bear Ass wheat great beer, nice selection of micros. Unique selection of brats from your standard fare to ones including rattlesnake, lamb, alligator, or one done up like a buffalo wing. Tots served on side, regular or sweet potato, and a side of marshmellow fluff stuff that makes them like dessert. Prices are good. Server was very friendly, food was a bit slow coming out for how empty the place was. I would go back again just to see what was new on the menu.
(4)Kelly S.
I love The Wurst Bar. I've eaten here a few times, and really dig the atmosphere, the drinks and the food. I have a lot of respect for business owners who not only go out of their way to provide vegan and vegetarian options, but also make them as fun and creative as the rest of the menu. The vegan nacho tots are a must! I wish the portion was a tad bigger, but they are delicious.
(4)Sunny S.
I love The Wurst Bar. Trivia on Mondays, delicious sausages, burgers, and tots, and really great staff; such a great combo!
(5)Charlotte B.
"Great food, great beer, great service. James (server) is the shiznit."
(4)Bee R.
pretty great and consistently flavorful and delicious! it's one of the few places I can count on to get what I want and have it a) be served hot/fresh and b) get great service. That said, it's weird sometimes, and the atmosphere isn't my favorite, and I detest the styrofoam to go packaging. BUT, I'm so stoked the food is so damn great. Perhaps when I'm not pregnant and can enjoy the 2$ jameson nights, I'll warm up to the atmosphere a bit? Or not. I'm happy they're there and doing great things- not a huge menu, but a nicely executed one!
(4)Chrissy J.
This place was great! We went on a Friday night, and it was packed to the rafters. The guy checking IDs at the beginning was a little gruff, but whatever, it's probably necessary. We ordered from the bar and then wandered around a little bit, waiting for a table to open up. I have no idea what kind of magical Hogwarts grads they get to wait tables at this place, but somehow our server was able to be extremely prompt and on the ball despite the massive crowd and large number of tables he had. We didn't want for anything. The food was AMAZING. I had the vegan tots, my husband had the vegetarian hot seitan wurst, (the other people we were with probably ate stuff too, but they make pretty strong drinks, and I have no recollection, hah). It's nice to be a vegan and still be able to enjoy quality bar food (one can only have so many hot pretzels, hold the cheese before going insane). As I said, the drinks were strong and well made, and because it was a Friday night, all Michigan drafts were only two dollars! Minus a star because of the ID guy and because the bathrooms were a little gross (ladies need to step up their wall graffiti too...touchy-feely platitudes from your mom's facebook page make for shitty reading material!). Overall though, Wurst Bar is most excellent. I want to go to this bar every day and become an alcoholic and tot-addict. Very easy to see why it's so crowded.
(4)Ian M.
After a long... let's say evaluation of the Wurst Bar, I can confidently say that it is one of the best bars in Ypsilanti nah Washtenaw County. The obvious intrigue of the places is the food; I mean who can say no to eating a deadly animal cut up, ground and put in bratwurst form? I have yet to try everything on the menu but from the things I have tried I have yet to be disappointed. The only real complaint I have food wise is that I wish they cooked the burgers to order and not medium well. Not that the burger was bad but just that I prefer a little juicer burger. But there is more to this bar then it's delicious food, it does a great job of rotating the taps and giving people a chance to try new micro brews, most of which seem to be from Michigan. I would highly suggest coming in on a Friday for $2 draft nights and try some great beers. Along with the rotating tap they have a great selection of bottles you can try and for those just looking for some cheap beer they have $2 cans of PBR, Stroh's, Atwater and more. They do keep Miller Light on draft for those of you that clearly need to rethink your life, but hey what ever floats your boat. As for the service I have heard some complaints but I myself have not experienced any such thing. I tend to sit at the bar and have found that the bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, but the few times I have sat at a table I haven't had any problems. Now for the only thing I'm not a huge fan of, the setup. I like most of it, the bar, the walls, the booths, but I'm not a fan of the high tables. I like to have my feet on the ground when I'm eating over dangling there like a toddler to small for my chair, and as much as I love family style seating at some restaurants it makes Wurst seem to much like a sports bar which I feel they don't want. Overall this is a great new bar that you should tryout if you haven't already, and if you have go back and I will likely see you there. In short if you like good beer, good food and are a bit of an adventurous eater, and love Hall & Oates, this is the bar for you!
(4)Emily V.
damn tasty meats, along with an awesome variety of local and exotic beers and liquors. my first encounter was their college night on the first week of being open... they tried too hard to be Theos... loud, trashy people with top 40 hits. Luckily by the following week, they figured out how to use their stereo system and refined their taste. I love that every night has a little bit different style. One time during bingo, the DJ only played Metalica. I found it hilarious. St. Patrick's day was a blast-I went twice in one day! The staff is fun and friendly (for the most part) and they are true to themselves. It can sometimes be a hipster crowd, but there's also sporty dudes, older couples, professors and even families with little kids. It is just a chill place. The only downfall is their credit card rule. I haven't been in about a month- so maybe they've figured it out, but last I remember it was a minimum $10 transaction... definitely takes away from my financial plans for the night. If you don't carry cash, bring friends who do!
(4)Emma K.
Well done Ypsi, well done. I loved my burger. It was insanely delish and the tots were super tasty too. We had an adorable server named Wendy who knew her "wursts". The only downer? Cliche "shots" girls wandering around pushing booze. Lol. Aside from that it was amazing!! We will be back soon:-D
(4)Nancy W.
Just discovered this fabulous place. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. I had the rabbit, fig sausage topped with sauteed onions and kimchee kraut- yummm! And the sweetie had the burger special of the day- Truffle Burger- best burger I've tasted in the county- hands down. Very fresh and tasty side salad. Great value- the prices are more than reasonable for what you get- a rare find around here. I might have given 5 stars if the music was a little less loud and had a tad more light over our table to better read the menu. It is a bar, however... Word is, they're starting a 5-course dinner on certain Mondays- these chefs know what's up- so we'll definitely be back to give that a shot. Music Trivia was starting as we were heading out- another reason to go back!
(4)Totiluvsme M.
stopped in recently with the hubby & we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Atmosphere was great & food was wonderful. I had dessert (raspberry cosmic pie) & hubby ordered the nachos.. highly recommend both. Our server, James, was friendly & attentive & most importantly kept our drinks full. Will definitely return!
(5)Erin V.
I tried the sweet potato tots. AWESOME. If you don't like tater tots, try the sweet potato tots. You'll thank me!
(5)Lily K.
I need to eat here a few more times before giving a more thorough review, because I still have some questions, but so far so good. I was impressed by the exotic selection of bratwurst from vegan tofu and seitan option to rattlesnake and rabbit. I had the tofu option and was a little underwhelmed, felt it was starchy in a starchy big bun, but am going to give it another shot. The burgers looked amazing too and are made from brisket meat! I am hoping to try one with cheddar cheese and crunchy peanut butter. Instead of fries, the Wurst Bar has tots, both sweet potato and regular. At first I thought that was exciting but after a few bites I missed my good old french fries. Looking forward to trying out some more things on the menu!
(3)John Norman C.
Great burgers, and everything else I've tried there has been pretty tasty; Wurst provides unique options on the menu and make it a great place for the adventurous eater. Service has been average to better-than-average every time I've dined there. Nice selection of beers and liquor. The owners of Wurst have much-improved the venue from the old Theo's days ("Theo's" was the previous name of the bar). Just wish the food was a little cheaper based on the (smallish) portions - plan on spending at around $30 for a meal with a side dish and a few drinks (tip included).
(3)Jennifer K.
Fun vibe. Awesome food. Fantastic crew. Seriously, my son and I eat here at least once per week!
(5)Tony D.
My girlfriend and I are moving to Ypsi in mid-July. We stopped by here for lunch when visiting our future condo. We had a great meal. The sausage was clearly fresh and the combinations were thoughtfully put together. I had the PBR sausage on a pretzel roll. Loved the mustard options at the table. Also had two fantastic drafts and played a round of skeeball. Waiter was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to becoming a regular and enjoying the nightly specials.
(5)Jeff K.
An unexpected gem in the shadow of the EMU campus! In short: Great food, eclectic decor and great food! We sat in the front near the door, which is a little louder than in the back where the music isn't so loud. The artwork is "twisted comic-book" in style, but all signed originals--no "laminites" here! The red crystal chandeliers are just plain ugly, but when paired up with 3d paper animal heads mounted on the wall, it kinda works in a quirky sorta way. We ordered the Chili-Cheese Tots for an appetizer. Wow! What a surprise! They were fantastic. The chili was home-made with nice pieces of pepper and made with the house Chorizo sausage. YUM! My wife and her mom split an order of the Lobster Rolls...they were good, but were a warm sandwich, which surprised me a little. All of the lobster rolls I've had have been cold and were basically a "lobster-salad sandwich". Not these. Sweet lobster meat seasoned nicely so you could still taste the lobster. My Pop-in-law had the Garlic wurst. He couldn't finish it all, so he gave us a chunk to taste. The garlic is definitely prominent, but not overpowering. Good meat taste on a sturdy bun. The sourkraut at the Wurst Bar is home-made and very mild. I had the Wurst Burger--a seasoned burger with sliced bratwurst, and topped with saurkraut and swiss cheese on your choice of a pretzel bun or brioche. Both are from Zingerman's Bakery, so they're fresh and yummy. For this burger, I think the pretzel bun was a good idea...it was strong enough to hold the pile of toppings...all generous. The thing was tall enough that I actually had to strategize on how to eat it. The burger patty itself was house-ground, dipped in their house umami sauces and grilled on a flat-iron grill for searing and flavor that blew me away. Combined with savory slices of bratwurst and topped with nice saurkraut and swiss, plus slices of tomato, onion and shredded lettuce, it was a flavor explosion. I barely touched the tater tots! Tater tots?! Yep...and they're cooked "right", not like in the High School cafeteria. Crispy on the outside, tender inside. I'm not fond of sweet potato fries, so the sweet potato tots didn't light any fires with me, but they were good, and when you dipped 'em in the creamy cinnamon-sugar sauce on the side, they were tasty and dessert-like. We took her folks to the Wurst Bar on its reputation alone (we'd never been there), and everyone came out full and talking about their great meals. Portions are generous, but not overboard--you won't leave hungry, but you won't need to roll to your car either. The Wurst Bar has alot more goodies on the menu, and a full selection of beers that we didn't sample, but we're confident that noone will leave unhappy!
(5)sonia t.
Seriously best bratwurst I have ever had! Garlic with kimchee and Spicy Italian --amazingly flavorful and filling. Top everything with kimchee, I like the contrast of the cool and sour with the spicy hot brat. Great beer selection, lots of Michigan brews and a cool chill atmosphere. I can see myself craving this later! Thanks theo
(5)Laura C.
I came here for drinks and it was a decent vibe. We will have to come back for food. I wasn't wowed by the place... it was during winter break though, so there weren't a lot of people around.
(3)Jacque A.
Inventive food, caring owner: I have been there at least 100x and gotten the pimento cheese with only celery and no pretzels because I have many friends who are gluten free. Up till now I have been very happy with the service. Today I sent my friend there who has an extreme gluten allergy and her waitress refused to replace the pretzels with celery and refused to serve her her food without a bun!!!! After contacting them via facebook I was pleased to find that the owner had gone out of town and was extremely distraught with the issues encountered and corrected them all in regards to a verbal apology that was extremely sincere. I have always enjoyed the drinks the food and the atmosphere and was pleased that I was treated with respect when there was an issue, because when you are running a business issues happen. Out side of the extreme passion that the owner displays for his business and clients the food is great. There are tons of options and I have never been disappointed whether it was a standard bratwurst, alligator or rabbit. Always constant! And with seasonal and holiday specials the menu stays fresh and fun.
(4)Mili T.
The Wust Bar is an amazing place! I've been there over 5 times and I've had a great time each time. There is a games room in the back that is typically more quiet which is nice. The curved booths are fun if you're with a group. And I love bingo night! The food is delicious. I was skeptical but their vegetarian tots are so good (like nachos but with tater tots instead of chips) and I assume their meaty versions are even better if you're into that sort of thing. Their pretzels are delicious. Their burgers seem small for the price but the taste is amazing! If you are lucky you get the waitress Janelle! She is the by far the best waitress I have ever had at any bar and whatever they are paying her they should double it! I've met other people who know of this bar and everyone all agrees that she can totally make your night! Janelle if you read this... you have a fan club!! (Also, my roommate has a huge crush on you.) The reason I give it 4 starts is that I've had 2 bad waitresses... and if those experiences were my first times at The Wurst I probably wouldn't have come back. I think one was Liz... Elizabeth? Short dark hair with highlights? She was terrible. My friend laughed at a joke and put her head down to laugh some more and the waitress came and took her drink away! She took our tip off the table while we were still there without asking us anything and was generally had a bad attitude the whole night. Te 4 stars review is because I can't see why they would keep a waitress like that. We haven't been back since this night.
(4)Jessica S.
Great beer selection, friendly staff and a very unique menu.
(4)Eric D.
I had something minor wrong with my burger, which I still ate and it was delicious - Very High Quality meat - but they didn't charge me and bought me a beer! Staff is friendly and this place is definitely up and coming
(5)Lauren W.
Yum! Burgers are delicious and unique ! You can try something different and strange Everytime you come, or go with a basic burger if that's your taste. I haven't tried the wursts yet, but the people I go with love them. Definitely a place to try !
(4)Ken A.
I had my 35th birthday at The Wurst Bar and everyone enjoyed so much! We had roughly 30 people and they accommodated us very nicely on busy Friday night! My birthday title was "The Wurst Birthday Ever!" The Wurst Bar is known for their fresh and unusual brat wurst. Like Spicy Rattle snake chorizo, Hot Wing Chaurice, Lamb & Bison, PBR poached brat, etc... Rattle snake chorizo got a nice kick from the spice and hint of red wine. The meat is pretty lean and clean flavor. Hot Wing Chaurice is very juicy, flavoful, and spicy. It contains Frank's Red Hot and bleu cheeze. Taste just like hot wings. I love it. Then simple and the best PBR poached brat is well balanced spice & herbs, and very juicy and a hint of PBR beer. Definitely the best brat wurst I've had in my life. I like their choice of mustard, Stadium mustard, Creole mustard, Coarse grain mustard, yellow mustard. They have some crazy toppings on the brat wurst for no extra charge. Kimchi kraut, sour kraut, caramelized onion, sweet peppers, hot peppers... I put all the topping on my brat wurst once before and it was so much that I just couldn't finish it:) Very tasty though! The Wurst Bar updated their menu recently and added some lobster rolls! Two rolls packed with overwhelming amount of lobster claw & knuckle meat from Maine. It is succulent and sweet! And heavenly delicious! They also added Red Rock Smoked Andouille, and Red Rock Smoked Kielbasa. Red Rock is new and the best BBQ in town opened this year. They smoke everything! Red Rock smoke the Kielbasa and the Andouille sausage and send em to The Wurst Bar. I'm glad to see both of the good restaurants in Ypsi are collaborating. I can never get the delicious brat wurst from the Wurst Bar!
(5)Andrea M.
3.5 I cannot believe I had not yet written a review for Wurst. You need to understand two things first, I don't eat pork and I don't usually like beers not on tap BUT, that said, I do like Wurst and have been going there since way before they got popular. SEATING Sit in a booth to have the most fun with a group. It's the most comfortable place in the bar and has the best lighting and honestly, you get served better I think. FOOD I love the tater tots and burgers. I have not been in several months, so I will have to update this review later, but I spent quite a bit of time there in the summer. Their menu changes and if you like sausage, I think you should try something from the pile. they change things up enough to keep you interested so I say go already! DRINK My #1 complaint here was- not enough beer on tap. I like my brews fresh on draft. But, they do have a half-way decent selection of bottled. Certainly not as extensive a list as Sidetracks, but I'd not eat at Sidetracks if I can help it, so Wurst is where it's at as a good middle ground. FUN Overall I think Wurst has a lot of fun factor, unfortunately it got popular with hipsters and jocks and the frat crowds, etc. so you'll have to figure out what night you actually like being there since different nights can be different. I hate to necessarily group people into categories, but you catch my drift as to they types of crowds you will get here. Just go and have fun and hang out and see if you like it.
(3)Paul D.
After telling myself I was going to check out this place, I finally decided to check it out. I'm very glad I did. I really didn't know what to expect on the way there other than the "Wurst". Walking in you are greeted by the display cooler with some of the brats that you can purchase. It was pretty early on in the evening so I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was very nice and attentive to what we needed. The white buffalo and the animal fur bar seats are a nice touch. The menu isn't that large but you still tons of choices. The corn dogs were very tasty to begin with which led to us trying the Hot Wing Chaurice on Brioche and the Bison & Lamb Merguez on a pretzel roll. Both were excellent. The sweet potato tots with the cinnamon marshmellow fluff dipping sauce stole the show though. Beer selection was pretty good too. A little bit for everyone, MI craft beer and $2 PBR's. Will be coming back to this place soon and often
(5)Peggah G.
After a glorious helping of Pretzel Bread from the Yelp CMYE event, I knew that I would be back at the Wurst bar. Even though their website needs some reworking, I was able to see that they did have trivia available. I am not much of a drinker, nor am I much of a brat eater, but I do love me some trivia. I basically love any bar that has things for the teetotaler to do. They have an okay dollar or something per play jukebox, they have darts, foosball and pool in the backroom, and they have a skeeball machine! Now, it's not Chuck e Cheeses, and unfortunately each play is four times as much as you would get at Chuck's, but it's still incredibly fun. Bonus is that if you are good and can get four hundred points, you can score a discount off of your tab. So far I haven't been able to hit the 100 slot more than once, but it's great to try. Back to trivia, I had only been to trivia at a few places, but the Wurst Bar has got quite a good crowd on their Wednesday trivia nights. With $2 shots of jameson, and $2 PBR cans, you can get a good buzz on if you're so inclined. I did notice that they didn't seem to have air conditioning on or maybe it was too early to turn on, so it was kind of warm, but not too uncomfortable. I don't mind the seating, it's not exactly handicap friendly, but they do have some booths with chairs across from them.
(4)Jessie S.
FOUR TIMES! That's how many times I've been to Wurst and now I'm finally getting around to writing a proper review. 1) They have vegan options! Granted they are limited, but they always have a few items on the menu. This is great since I don't know Ypsilanti very well and it can be hard to find vegan friendly restaurants. Aside from the vegan stuff that I like to order, their menu is pretty adventurous! My friend had a rattlesnake chorizo sausage. 2) The staff is almost too friendly. Everyone is so nice and sincere and make it obvious that they like where they work. I like that. 3) Good beer selection. I am aware that they have really great nightly drink specials and fun events like Bingo. I haven't attended any of the late night events but my friends have and said great things. If you haven't been to The Wurst Bar yet you should definitely check it out!
(5)T-rex M.
It's great brat, man. Big ole beer selection, and possibly the best bar in ypsi. Throw some dart boards up and ask me how I'd like my burger cooked .... And have dill pickles on offer and I'd never go any where else.
(4)Genevieve B.
We went on Tuesday, which is Bingo night. Bingo started later than advertised, but once it got going it was great fun! The atmosphere is very relaxed, and the clientele was varied. There are nine TVs, four of which had PBS, five had sports. The one facing us was kindly switched to the Wings game - even though it was a pain in the butt for the guy (I believe it was the owner) who had to do it. The sausages were (absofreakinloutly) delicious, as were the toppings & tots. They had just run out of the sausage I wanted (bison, lamb & beef), and the server's suggested alternative - bison & beef with sauerkraut and sauteed onions - was fantastic! My boyfriend had a brat with kimchi (not too spicy) & sweet peppers, which was also great. We each had half & half tots (half sweet potato & half regular), and a couple of beers too. Our server was prompt & nice, and when she didn't know the answer to a question, she came back quickly after finding it out. The only thing that wasn't great was the first two beers I wanted, and the first sausage I wanted were all either sold out, or not in yet (even though they were already o the menu). Not a big deal, and not enough to cause a ruckus of any sort - especially considering our server's ability to recommend alternatives. All-in-all? Great food, decent prices, wonderful service; we'll be going back very soon.
(4)Jeff H.
We keep on coming back to the Wurst bar. Their selection of Michigan craft beer on tap isn't huge, but usually has stuff I like. The food is excellent and we have a hard time not ordering the Nut Burger or the Wurst burger. The brats are also delicious but the burgers are too tempting most of the time. The review suggests free wifi, but if so we don't know how to get on it. It's an AT&T deadzone otherwise.
(5)Moms K.
They had plenty of GREAT Michigan beer selections available - liked the Michigan Hard Pear Cider from Uncle John's Cider Mill in Lansing.
(4)Josh G.
Went here for the first time last night for trivia. The brats were great. I got the rattlesnake chorizo, my old lady got the hot wing sausage, and we shared an order of the tater tot nachos. Everything was excellent. We sat at the bar and had great service even with a packed house for trivia. Great beer specials ($2 Atwater Lagers) and $2 shots of jameson or $3 whiskeys on Wednesday. Definitely going back and would recommend for others.
(5)Amy L.
I had a similar experience to the guy who had the hellish waiter. Great food, great ambience, but screwed up service. And yes, the bathroom needs more attention than it gets. The thing is, the place is so busy that they'll have to face the fact that it needs to be checked multiple times per night. Sorry folks. Otherwise, yes, I do like it.
(3)Joe G.
Food: 4/5. Service: 2/5. The food is the main attraction, great selection of beer. Service is...befitting of Ypsi.
(4)Dan L.
The name alone caught my attention when I heard of the "Wurst Bar" a couple of weeks ago. I thought to myself "how could I not go to a place called "The Wurst" Bar?" Principle alone would have led me into this establishment. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised when I read other reviews on Yelp! that this place had a decent craft brew selection. Fast forward to Saturday night... When i walked in, I was a bit miffed by the fact that there was not a "seat yourself" sign or any indication if you had to wait to be seated, served, etc. Fortunately, it wasn't terribly busy so my friends and I parked it at a high top and didn't wait too long for a waitress to serve us. Upon looking at the menu, I quickly realized that the "Wurst Bar" was more than just a clever tongue-and-cheek name that the owners came up with to draw attention (even if it were I'd still give an extra star just for that). This place's signature item is (drum roll) bratwurst! When you walk in the door and pay attention, there's a nice display of sausages on platters in a refrigerated case. They had some pretty wild food items that might might some people say "WTF?" or even gag at the idea of having something like a rattlesnake chorizo brat. I on the other hand was all in for consuming this semi-outlandish item. My other "win" of the night was discovering that you could get tater tots, but not just any ole' tater tots, you could also get sweet tots which were sweet potato-tater tots...more awesome-ness! When my food arrived, there was one thing that irked me a bit. The food is served bread / paking pans that would conveniently hold a loaf of bread and apparently does hold a sausage fairly, but just doesn't translate all that well to being something you'd want your food served in. My brat and tots were somewhat of a hassle to collect and consume from the receptacle but it wasn't a deal breaker, even though it was slightly annoying. The food was quite good...I enjoyed my rattlesnake chorizo brat on a pretzel roll w/ onions and green pepper. The beers that you could get, which ranged from Belgian craft beer to the usual crap in a silver or white can, which also accompanied the meal well. This place is both good for going in and having lunch/dinner or just going in to hang out with some friends for drinks. The ambiance is pretty nice too as it's laid back, but not too laid back. I did notice that towards the latter part of the evening as the place went more into "bar mode" from "restaurant mode" service was a bit slower and harder to come by if you were sitting at a table. Overall, I'd come back for some more unique sausages and yummy beer any night of the week.
(4)Renee H.
I love this place! It's great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
(4)Katie D.
I came here for the Yelp sausage fest and it was fabulous. The service is top notch, the brats are cheap ($5-$7) and they have a good selection of beer. Portions are small for a restaurant, but about what a "normal" portion should be. It's nice to be able to get an appetizer, dinner, dessert and a beer for under $20. According to the menu, Sunday is Karaoke. We'll be back for that!
(5)Alysha M.
The name says it all! Literally is the worst bar! Food is too over priced, for a cup of tater tots, and the service is poor. They said they couldn't split our bill and we had a table of five. I don't think i will ever go back when there are much better places to go in Yipsi!
(1)Amanda L.
The Wurst Bar is so awesome! Such a great addition to Ypsilanti! They just opened on Wednesday and for only being open these 3 days, they are doing an awesome job. The staff is really friendly, the owners are extremely awesome and have a great imagination, obviously, with the interior design of the place and the concept in general. Their beer selection is superb, as they have a TON of local Michigan beers, North Peak Diabolical, Uncle Johns Pear Cider and Dark Horse Reserve Black all on draft, with Bells Hopslam rotating right now as well as a whole giant cooler full of a ton more bottled local craft beers! They are very supportive of everything local, local liqour, local food, local local local! All of their burgers and bratwurst are freshly ground in house DAILY and they taste so amazing, as I've tried a ton of their food already! Their tater tots are probably the best that I have ever had, hands down, they are cooked so perfectly. This place is really going to be an Ypsilanti gem! here are the specials: Monday: $5 pitchers of PBR and Miller Lite, $3 dollar shot specials, $1 for all cans (Hamms, Black label, PBR, Blatz and Strohs) 9 - Close with a DJ Tuesday: Bingo! Buy a drink and get 2 free bingo cards, win Bingo and win gift cards for more drinks! Wednesday: Whiskey Wednesday! 9- Close $2 dollar shots of jameson and $3 dollars shots of all other whiskeys! Trivia at 8 $3 bratwurst from 8- Close Thursday: College Night! $5 pitchers of PBR and Miller Lite, $4 dollar you call it shots, and $1 for all cans with a DJ again! all from 9 - Close Friday: $2 for all beer that they have, botlled and draft, local non local, EVERY BEER!!! Just $2!!!! From 9pm to Midnight! Saturday: they take a break from their specials Sunday: Cult Classics on the big screen in the back room! a giant projection screen in the back room featuring different awesome movies every single week! $4 32 ounce brass monkeys and $3 Mexican Bulldogs! (Cornona upside down in a Margarita! YUMMM!!) This place is really worth checking out and honestly, I'm pretty sure that I just found the new place that I will be hanging out extremely frequently.. The bartenders are sooooo hot too! Awesome music selection on the jukebox and even when the juke box isnt on, the music that they play in house is still excellent!
(5)Tara T.
Went here last Friday night. We got there at what appeared to be a peak time. We got our menus fast enough. Our waitress appeared to have been very green...just out of the womb, in fact. It took quite a while to get our drinks. There was a pretty decent selection of Michigan brews on tap and low-brow beers in cans. Once we ordered, I would say our food took at least 30-45 minutes, which sucked...however....the food itself was insanely good. Since I was there with a great group of people and the conversation was good, I was willing to tolerate the wait, especially given the payoff. Pluses: Tater Tot nachos (I think that's what they're called)...delicious. Tots covered in cheese, meat (they also have a veg version), onions, etc...super duper good. Also, the Southerner burger which has fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese and bacon..absolutely fabulous. Minuses: Waitress too green, served food in a loaf pan lined with paper...very awkward and difficult to manage (may I suggest a deep plate?), manager offered us dessert and we never received it. Still, I will return to this place (probably again and again). I'm curious about all the other yummy sounding menu items and I really liked the atmosphere. Very friendly and laid back.
(4)Heather W.
Keep in mind, this is a review for a place that's been open for a week, but if you're open, then criticism is fair game. Besides, they've already clearly come to terms with the fact that they're probably not gonna be the best anything. After hearing a lot of buzz (mostly positive) about Wurst Bar, I went on a Thursday night to try it out. At first glance, the place seems really confused aesthetically. There's an obvious desire to keep some semblance of the old Theo's atmosphere (just to get people coming in, I assume), but the décor is in...a league of it's own. Think an amalgamation of the past five years of the apartment section of an Urban Outfitters store. I don't think it could be charming even if it were self-aware, which, for the record, it didn't seem to be. In general, the staff was nice, but our server was awful. Never rude or standoffish, but so green that it became kind of a labor to interact every time she came to our table (once, she repeated the stock speech about all the brats being handcrafted and house made for no clear reason while one in our party was just trying to order and got so distracted that she walked away without even acknowledging that my friend was just trying to order food). Speaking of food, I had the vegetarian brat made of ginger, tofu, apple, and pecan on brioche (the other option is pretzel bread) with kimchi and sautéed sweet peppers (big thumbs up on the fact that any and all of the five or six available toppings are included with the brat). It wasn't mind-blowing, but it was pretty good (I added a lot of the spicy brown mustard, one of five spreads on every table). A friend got the PBR brat (closest thing on the menu to a standard, no-nonsense bratwurst) and gave it a big thumbs up. I wanted to try the vegetarian tater nachos, but just wasn't hungry enough for it to be in the cards. Our table ordered a pitcher of beer because that was the nightly special. Drink-wise, the bar looked well-stocked with liquor, but as a beer-lover, I was underwhelmed to see that the decent variety of beers is mostly just bottles. I'd love to see more on draft in the future, especially because a brat with a beer fresh from the tap just makes more sense. This place is promising, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu, maybe on a Wednesday (whiskey on special and trivia). Going on a Thursday gave me a little bit of a bias toward a negative review, as I really just wish this place would drop the association with the old Thursday Theo's college night vibe, which isn't really appealing to many people over the age of 20 who have stopped trolling the streets of Ypsi with a water bottle full of Smirnoff looking for a place to hang out. I think Wurst Bar has a niche that just isn't carved out yet, and the menu is strong enough to keep people coming back.
(3)Kelly S.
I love The Wurst Bar. I've eaten here a few times, and really dig the atmosphere, the drinks and the food. I have a lot of respect for business owners who not only go out of their way to provide vegan and vegetarian options, but also make them as fun and creative as the rest of the menu. The vegan nacho tots are a must! I wish the portion was a tad bigger, but they are delicious.
(4)Sunny S.
I love The Wurst Bar. Trivia on Mondays, delicious sausages, burgers, and tots, and really great staff; such a great combo!
(5)Charlotte B.
"Great food, great beer, great service. James (server) is the shiznit."
(4)Jessica H.
The best vegan snack is Ypsi: vegan nacho tots. The waitstaff is wonderful and the specials are very creative. Consistently positive interactions with every server and bartender. I just to wish they had classic pickles.
(5)Nathasja T.
Yaaas! Definitely one of my favorite snacky-type food places. If it's dippable (tots,fries) or it fits in a bun (dog, burger) it's a matter of a specific craving to me. I couldn't eat this too frequently, but when I'm here I am very happy indeed. Whoever here decided upon marshmallow fluff dip with sweet potato tots.. I bow to you. Delicious! A little sweet , but hey. I like the spicier brats here, the vegetarian one and the rattlesnake are favorites. My husband enjoys the fat, juicy burger topped with a PBR wurst. A little too much meat for me, but he seems to dig it. Also noteworthy are the pimento cheese (so good!) and their salad with housemade dressing. Oh, and the extensive (craft, local) beer list of course - how could one forget?!
(4)Alely P.
MEH! I give this place 2 stars for the actual idea of the restaurant/bar & their Sweet Potato Tots with Cinnamon Fluff. I've driven by this place many times & finally got a chance to stop by for their brats. When you think of a unique name such as "The Wurst Bar," you think of good bratwurst along with its authenticity & its rustic German essence; unfortunately that is not the case at this bar. My boyfriend & I split some Poutine Tots, Curry-wurst Corn Dogs, Lobster Rolls, and The Wurst Coney. The gravy with the Poutine tasted like a watered down McCormick gravy mix, the (brat)wurst corn dogs were mini hot dogs with a pinch of curry powder, the Lobster Rolls were nothing but a bit of lobster drenched in butter & A LOT of salt on 2 pieces of toast folded to make a sandwich roll, and last but not least, the star of the restaurant, the Bratwurst! There were more chorizo chili than there were brat! A soggy hot dog bun with really spicy chili is the only way I can describe this dish; how disappointing. In conclusion, cheap beer but overpriced food you can easily make at home if you have butter, salt, curry powder & hot sauce.
(2)Matt F.
Big fan of Wurst! So many interesting and unique items. My girlfriend and I have enjoyed every bite we've taken here. Holding back the last star because we'd like to see just a few lighter options on the menu. If you're counting calories, you're gonna leave here feeling very bad about yourself lol. But if you want interesting, delicious and well executed eats...give this place a try. Then get your ass on a treadmill.
(4)Regina T.
I wanted to write a well-rounded review, but I can't really think straight, with that picture of those POUTINE TOTS staring at me from another Yelper's review. The rest of the food and drink menus is diverse and extensive, but those tots are what I think angels ride around on in my version of heaven. The cheese curds had the perfect amount of springiness and squeak, the tots were simultaneously crispy AND moist, and that tasty gravy was vegetarian!!! (Do you know how hard that is to find while dining out? It's...hard.) I tried to recreate it all at home, but it was a huge fail. These tots were definitely worth the $7, and I'm cheap as f***.
(4)Karen S.
I did not have an amazing experience at The Wurst Bar. I found it to be completely over-hyped. It was quite 'meh' overall. I've seen other reviewers say that the best part is the diveyness of the place, and quite frankly, that's not what I'm looking for in a restaurant (which is what it's advertised as here and in other places). Perhaps the reviews that rate it so positively are more pleasantly surprised when it is a dive. Our waitress was nice and attentive, the options were plenty, the decor was pleasant (and honestly didn't strike me as divey at all...), but overall, nothing spoke to me in a way that I couldn't find somewhere else. I ordered a salad, pretzels, and a cider. While they were all fine, I found the salad to be on the small size for an entree portion. Their pretzels were pretty good, but I was caught off guard by the marshmallow fluff. I'm more of a savory, mustard person (I tried 4 types from the table!), but overall, it was still just fine. The cider was good. No real complaints there. At the table, my partner's sandwich was quite underwhelming, and the beer was good. Nothing to write home about. I wish I had some concrete ways for the Wurst Bar to grab my attention and favor, but I suppose I was extra disappointed since they have one of the highest ratings in Ypsi. I just expected it to be more, and better, and mind boggling. And it wasn't. We were hoping to try their scotch eggs, and were disappointed to learn that they were out the day we went. The next time I go I'll try the wurst and eggs and hopefully it will be a better showing. Until then, I'm not holding my breath.
(3)Margaret V.
Had this place bookmarked for quite some time. While I am glad I visited, I wish things would have been a little better. Let's begin with the good stuff: The ambiance! It's a really cool bar right near campus, but it doesn't feel like a regular "campus" (AKA dive) bar. It's nicer than that, but not too nice you can't enjoy the $2 (or however much they are) PBR. The staff! I ended up sitting at the bar and the bartender, Sam, was a gem. I got a very friendly greeting as soon as I walked in and he was very attentive and nice.I had asked about the alcohol content of one of the beers (it wasn't listed) and he was more than willing to look it up. The Beer! I've never seen such a beer list. It was organized extremely well was very thorough. They have an extensive variety. Everywhere from Belgium to Bridgman, MI is represented. I ended up having an Atwater Brewing Lager that was really good. The tots! I will admit, I am not much of a tot expert, but these were fantastic. Id take them over french fries any day! Great flavor, perfect temp, generous portion and just the right amount of salt! The not so good stuff: The wurst. I've had better wurst. Sorry. I had the Chicago Wurst dog that was a "red hot" loaded with tomatoes, sport peppers, poppy seeds and pickled vegetables. The pickled vegetables were my favorite part! Crisp and delicious. The flavor of the red hot was ok, but the texture was strange. I didn't care for it. I will say, it's probably because I eat too much processed food and wasn't used to a mealy type texture of the sausage. In my defense, a lot of others also commented on the questionable texture of the food. The price. It's a little steep. The wurst was $8.95 and I had to pay extra for the tots. I'm not saying they weren't worth it! They were. It would just be nice if a few could be included.... Overall, I am glad I went. Would I rush back? No. Is it worth a stop if you are in Ypsilanti near the infamous water tower and/or the prestigious campus of Eastern Michigan University? Absolutely. Get the tots.
(3)Maureen M.
I have been curious about The Wurst Bar for quite awhile now. I don't go to Ypsi very often though. Yesterday, we finally had the opportunity to check it out. It's quite the popular joint and I can see why. I really liked the space and decor. It was crowded on a Friday night, especially with the Summer Fest ending for the night. We didn't wait too long for a seat. We just grabbed a seat outside. As always, beer is important to us. They have a pretty decent list. The menu looks pretty good. I was all about a burger at that point. Of course, we had to try the tater tots. My husband ordered the poutine tater tots. The burger was pretty good. I'm kinda bummed it was cooked well instead of medium rare, but it was still delicious. Those tater tots though.....oh man. Especially in the poutine. This was definitely a meal that requires a nap afterwards. Service was pretty good considering how busy they were. There was a constant line to get in, which is expected. I'd like to go back and try other menu items!
(4)David M.
Beef Brisket Burger on Brioche w/ Sweet Potato Tots Original - House Ground brisket, dipped in a proprietary blend of Umami Rich Sauces and Flat Iron Grilled. Our 6.5 ounce Burgers are Cooked To Order on Pretzel, Sesame Seed or Zingerman's Brioche, Served with Seasoned Lettuce, Onion & Tomato - $6.95 Traveling across the country, I've definitely had my share of burgers. This one? My, My! I'd move atop the joint just so I could eat here daily. These guys are known for meat (Sausage to be exact). Gourmet Brats, Burgers and Beers is their motto! Therefore, they've got their meat figured out. If you're in the area, well hell, even if you're not in the area, you need to check this joint out. Ask them for the Original....and don't forget the Tots! A no, it's not a beer and a shot kinda' joint, it's actually a Gastropub. They attract more of a Trendy, Hipster crowd, as well as the locals from MU! If you're lucky, you'd even happen upon their place while in the midst of their "20 Feet of Meat" Eating Contest!
(4)Deb M.
Finally had a chance to stop in here on a Saturday afternoon and I have to say I was super pleased! The vibe is laid back hipster-like with pretty cool tunes playing from the juke-box. Craft beer lovers will have a hard time choosing but it isn't just a bar with funky chandeliers - no, its so much more. Let's talk about the meat. It's kinda like the star of the show, imo. I love a good sausage...just the right amount of snap. Some grease, but not overly greasy. With perfect toppings like caramelized onions or a choice of 4 different mustards. And let us not forget the bun....a great sausage should have a great vessel to deliver the meat to your mouth! Here you have a choice between a sea salt pretzel roll, a Zingermans brioche bun, a New England split top white bun or for those carb conscious folks a lettuce wrap. What a great lunch we all had! Can't wait to go back!
(4)Natalie T.
I love this spot! The food is great! The first time I went here, I was blown away by the food. It's decorated like what I would consider a man-cave with an old-school video game in the front and all. I've gone a couple of times at night and when it's busy, service can be really slow. Sometimes, I find myself tracking down my waiter which is less than ideal. Going during the day right when they open is best for prompt service. The Fried Hot Chaurice is one of my favs. The sweet potato tater tots and the marshmallow fluff are amazing! I could just eat that marshmallow fluff with a spoon. The Mr. Peanut burger is pretty tasty as well. You can tell the peanut butter is homemade. It has a really earthy, nutty flavor. And the pretzel bun just takes it to another level. And the bacon, the bacon just makes everything better. They have a wide variety of brats to choose from for the timid and the very adventurous so if you're up for some unique flavors or just want to stick to what you know, The Wurst Bar has you covered for brats (and other things)!
(4)Kristine K.
The Wurst Bar's offerings tempt the hidden (or not-so-hidden) hipster in all of us that enjoys craft beers, force meat, and umami flavors. The menu focuses on the four main food groups: Beer, Tater Tots, Bratwurst, and Hamburgers, so leave your diet at home when coming here. For those that do not prefer red meat, you can substitute chicken or the vegetarian option (chik-fu, which is a vegan chicken-flavored patty) on any burger free of charge!! Very cool move, Wurst Bar! Gluten-free folks can also dine here on cased wurst in lettuce wraps. Tuesday through Sunday feature specials outside of the usual happy hour, which is daily from 4-6pm - - Bingo Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, $2 Craft Beer Fridays, Well Saturdays, and Industry Night Sundays. Finally, there are plenty of tvs, a jukebox, MegaTouch, and skeeball here, which appeal to my A.D.D. tendencies. Overall, a great spot to ruin your diet and have a fun night out!
(4)Hannah S.
I thought this place was really rad. Yep I'll use the word rad, because it made me feel stoked about coming here again. Stoked. yep. Serious love here. I love the whole funkiness of the place, which is only cherry-topped by attentive staff and yummy food. I ordered the Mr. Peanut burger on brioche, which has bacon, patty, and peanut butterrrr which actually you hardly notice because its umami-ness melts into the beef. mmmmm. umami.... My boyfriend ordered the Mr. Monster burger with a pretzel bun (which he says the salty goodness "sealed the deal" on the burger love". It had 2 beef patties, egg, bacon, chorizo chili, pimento cheese, swiss, lettuce, onion, and tomato. It was a beast for sure. The side of sweet potato toasts was totally worth it. Best little things ever. With a oh so nom nom marshmallow dipping sauce. Made me night. I wish they had more nonalcoholic drinks, like milkshakes, butttt it is a bar sooooo (but seriously, it'd be great). I really wish they had desserts, because I feel like they'd rock them silly. Parking meter lot really close by. and Insomnia Cookies, just in case you really wanted that dessert they don't have.
(5)Paul W.
Sausage is probably my favorite food. So when I heard of a sausage restaurant in Ypsilanti, I had to make tracks over there. To me, the Wurst is near-heaven. Been there 7 times now, tried a good share of their sausage offerings and have loved them all except for the alligator boudine...was mushy and bland, sort of like oatmeal with a little touch of meatiness. But everything else was top notch, with my favorites so far being the beef-pork tolousse and the lamb-bison merguez. And those two illustrate something that makes place great: you have tried and true favorites, but also creative tweaks to those (another of which that bears noting is the chicken chaurice--they turned a buffalo wing into a sausage!). There is usually some exotically-concocted burger on special, and one day I mean to try one, but I always get drawn back to the sausage board. My wife is the burger fan in the household, and she usually gets the basic burger, which she finds excellent. The Wurst's signature starch is tater tots...really not my thing, though they seem popular. The sweet potato tots are a little too sweet for my taste. The side I really like is the salad with mustard vinegarette. Truth be told, I'd probably slurp down a bowl of that dressing if someone put it in front of me. Deciding on a beer is always hard...so many good selections on tap. Love the Friday night $2 craft beers after 8 PM, but if you go for that come early. For that special they select kegs that are running low and drain them. Once they're gone, nothing replaces them. Service is usually OK, though a few times we've had servers go MIA for a part of the meal. Of course, as good as the food is here, it's going to take a lot more than that to keep me from returning.
(4)Linda D.
Dive-bar vibe w/decent food options. We ordered the Lobster Rolls which came with both sweet potato & regular tater tots, along w/a really sticky cinnamon frosting dip (which I didn't care for). The Lobster Roll was pretty simple, real lobster meat on buttery toast. I appreciated that they didn't use imitation lobster meat--but the flavor was nothing to write home about. My son had their Corndogs off the kiddie menu, again pretty simple (breading over mini hotdogs)...which also came w/taters. Overall, staff was friendly, but unfortunately the food just lacked in flavor.
(3)M B.
I was in the area for the weekend. Yelp brought me here and I wasn't disappointed. The beer selection was good and the food was tasty. They had me at ground brisket and sweet tots. The service was friendly. I will be back.
(5)Greta B.
Great place to hang out and try a great variety of craft beers and brats! (Wurst). They even have Paintnite.com here on Mondays- a great way to hang out with friends and enjoy food and drink specials. Don't prefer loud talking to steady music. Where's the radio? Do enjoy getting a 15% discount for checking in! Good service but takes a long time to get food.
(4)Kathy T.
I am very impressed with the remodeling of this Bar! They have fun events always happening - my favorite it BINGO Tuesday! They let folks win free prizes and gift cards for kicking back and having fun. I was so surprised with the incredible combination of flavors in the Alligator & Crawfish Boudin! It melted in my mouth it was so delicious. I can't wait to bring my family here next weekend!
(5)Christine B.
We visited yesterday, a lazy Saturday afternoon. There weren't many other patrons at the time, so it was a relaxed environment, and we had good attention from our waitress. My partner is not a bar-guy, so it was the right time for us to be there. We had our pick of seating and good view of several televisions. We liked the seating, banquette style booths, high top tables, and lots of seats at the bar, and both thought the set up would make for a good ambiance with more of a crowd. I enjoyed a hard cider brewed with hops, one of several on tap. My partner loved that they had non-alcoholic ginger beer and enjoyed one made by Stolichnaya. He had a jerk chicken sandwich; I had an alligator / pork chorizo; and we shared some sweet potato tots. The sandwich looked gorgeous, and he enjoyed it. I thought the sausage was great, and loved the sauerkraut (if a little sweet for my taste) and sweet peppers. I loved the homemade mustards, especially the slightly spicy stone ground. The sweet potato tots were good, but nothing to write home about. I think a more traditional tot texture (shredded, instead of mashed and puffed) might have been more enjoyable for me. I'd definitely go back to this place and would recommend going with a crowd, so you can order and share more than just a couple of items. The menu has so much that looks so good.
(4)Jenna S.
The Wurst Bar is one my favorite places in Ypsi/AA. No matter how picky or how adventurous you are they have something for every palate. Every day there are specials that aren't on the menu, definitely check it out. Most recently I got an order of the Poutine Tots as an app the Prairie Dog. My favorite are the sweet potato tots with the exceptional marshmallow fluff sauce. The burgers are just as good as the brats with the Mr. Peanut being my favorite. I don't think I've gotten anything that wasn't tasty. They made some improvements about a year ago and there is an expanded bar area, seating & redone (clean) bathrooms. There is a pool table and touch tunes in the back. The beer menu (both draft & bottle) is extensive and you can order anything from a $10 specialty bottle down to a $2 Hamm's. I can't say enough how great this place is!
(5)Cameron T.
I generally enjoy the Wurst Bar, but have had some inconsistent experiences in regards to service and the food/beer quality. Overall I will give it a positive review and say that it is worth a visit.
(3)Julie S.
It's such a fun place to go with friends. Tuesday bingo night and Saturday $1.50 well drinks are my favorite nights to go. My personal favorite item on the menu is the bison and lamb brat with regular tots. All of their brats are so good and different from what you might normally find. The wait staff can be hit or miss, and oddly enough the business of the place has no affect on the quality of staff. I've had great service on busy nights and slow nights, but I've also had incredibly slow service on both types of nights as well. Overall it's one of my favorites in town, and one of the must-sees for me to bring my out of town friends to visit.
(5)Joe B.
I was in the area with a little time to spare for lunch and had this spot bookmarked for months. When I got here (at 3pm on a Wednesday) it was empty with the exception of one local at the bar. I ordered a drink and looked over the menu enticed by all the pics on the Yelp site. While I wanted to try everything I opted for their bacon bleu Bruiser burger and the sweet tots. The burger came out pretty quickly on a small cookie sheet with tots gathered around it and a cup of buttercream dipping sauce for them. I went for the mustard offerings instead wanting something less sweet and more lunchy tasting. The burger was perfectly cooked and very good if on the smallish side. On recommendation I had the Zingerman's brioche bun, over the pretzel roll. It was a little dry and crumbly but still a great burger. I really wanted to stay and try a little of everything, especially the wursts, but it'll have to be next time that I dive headlong into their provisions. I will say that the overall atmosphere and ambiance of this place is very cool!! Lots of leather sofa-type seating, high-tops, a wrap-around bar and a patio. The bathroom was really clean too. This place left an impression on me that made me want to visit frequently. They were really slow but the service was fantastic that fact aside. Coming back soon!
(4)K. K.
Get the Mr. Peanut. So freaking delicious. Probably the best burger I've ever had when I get the right cook. I would probably give five stars, but I went to get the Mr. Peanut right before I moved away from Ypsi, and it was overcooked and just not quite as good, and it's a little pricey. The buffalo tots are really good and my boyfriend loves the Southerner.
(4)Emily S.
Extremely overrated. We tried quite a bit and nothing was amazing except the free mustard sitting on the table. The waitstaff was nice, but not overly excited. They were out of a lot of the beers that we wanted to order, and the staff didn't even offer an alternative suggestion. The scotcheggs were underwhelming, the buffalo poutine was OK, the snake wurst was not anything to write home about, and the wurst burger was the worst. Go and check it out, it's a cool one time thing...but we won't be back.
(2)Kevin D.
This is a great place. The food is reasonably priced and has always been amazing, much better than your standard pub fare. Definitely try the various bratwursts, tater tots and soft pretzels with butter cream dip. They appear to have an impressive beer selection. If I were a beer guy, I'm sure I'd love it. However, I'm a liquor guy, which makes me a big fan of the $1.50 well drink special on Saturdays.
(5)Daron D.
This is actually a toss up between 4 and 5 stars. I have been going to this place since it was Theo's, but have not been here since. It for one is spacious in here and has a nice bar area. They have daily food/drink specials And on this particular day, it was $1.50 well drinks. For my meal I tried three different type of sausages. Those were the hot Italian (excellent and best sausage I had here), Toulouse (actually wasn't bad, kind of a garlic kielbasa), and the PBR bratwurst (taste like how it sound, which wasn't good). I also love both the brioche and pretzel bun (prefer pretzel slightly) and they have good tater tots. Overall if you love big sausages and good drinks, then this is your place.
(4)Amy G.
I'm so happy to have discovered a funky restaurant with unique menu items here in MI. I took advantage of the somewhat exotic foods and ordered a rattlesnake chorizo sausage with kimchi sauerkraut on a pretzel bun. Eclectic, much?! The sausage ended up being quite spicy, which was fine except if I got it again I would probably top it off with non-spicy vegetables, like more normal caramelized onions. Another tip is that select beers are only $2 after 8pm. I really liked our waiter. He felt strongly about what bread would taste the best with our meals, and I always appreciate it when staff stand behind or seem like fans of the restaurant themselves. There happened to occur some malfunctions both in the kitchen and the bar (keg difficulties) when we ordered, so it actually took about an hour for us to get our food. We weren't too bothered by the machinery problems, but our waiter was so apologetic and polite the whole time. I ended up getting a side of tater tots with my hot dog even though I never ordered it, and the bf had to remind the waiter that he had ordered some sweet tots--in the end, neither of us were charged for the side items, and I don't know if that was a mix-up or just a nice gesture. While one might think $6-8 is a lot for a hot dog, when it amounts to dinner that really isn't that much! I would totally come back to The Wurst Bar again for a fun, inexpensive dining experience.
(4)Jeffrey T.
I wish I could eat here everyday. Serve food late into the hours. Large beer selection. Oh and don't forget the homemade sausage. The tater tots bring me back to my childhood. I think I have tried everything on this menu and love it all. Scottish eggs are a automatic order when I sit down. It's the only easy decision. I do suggest on not ordering the lobster roll. I wish they would take it off there menu or revamp it.
(5)Khalid I.
This is an awesome place because they have vegetarian bratwurst options. I go here every time I am in Ypsilanti.
(5)Sam T.
Love this place. Always get their brats, but the past 2 times, got a sandwich called the Last Nite(I think). Amazing. Toulouse, tots, egg, on a brioche bun. So killer. ALSO. Everyday and anytime they have a drink special. 1 pitcher of yellow beer (PBR) and 4 shots of whiskey for $15!!!
(5)Sean H.
Been visiting family in Ypsilanti for four days and had my best meal by far at The Wurst Bar. Great, knowledgeable staff pointed us in the right direction for beer and cider, and the Mr. Peanut burger (on pretzel bun) with sweet potato tots were real tasty. The burger has a ton of flavor on it's own but the homemade PB was perfect with the salt of the bacon and cheddar. Perfectly balanced. I'd be a regular if I lived nearby.
(5)Bryan G.
Dude. This place makes me wish I lived in the area. I ate here while traveling for work and it's fantastic. They pretty much make all their bratwursts in house, they offer some pretty tasty sounding burgers (did not have one), they have an awesome beer selection in both quality and quantity and they make some top notch tater tots. At first I was a little skeptical that one bratwurst and some tots would be enough food to fill me up. Seeing as how all their brats run between $7 and $9 a pop, I was hoping that one would do the trick. Turns out their was no need for concern. Sure, I could eat 2 of them just because of how delicious they are, but one brat and a side order is more than enough food. I got the wurst coney brat and some tots. Did not disappoint!
(5)Cody F.
Been to The Wurst Bar a few times now and its always a great place to hang out and get some great beers. First off the beer selection is absolutely awesome, I'd say its definitely the best selection in Ypsilanti by far. I went most recently for the YpsiArbor Beerfest Pre-Party as the had Founders KBS and CBS on tap the place was packed and rocking but the service as good as always. My favorite brat is the Alligator and Crawfish Boudin, I recently had the pretzel and it was solid although I don't understand the fluff sauce that accompanies it on the side very very weird, but the mustard they have is top notch!
(4)Kristen C.
One of my favorite go-to places. The burger I had last week was beyond delicious. The brats are always a treat. Definitely worth a stop and STAY for a while.
(4)Andrea F.
Awesome beer selection and cool weekly specials. Depending on the night this place can pull in a crowd! Food is a little pricer and their new sign outside of the restaurant is extremely unappealing, only reason to give Wurst bar 3 stars.
(3)Katie H.
This is such a yummy spot to eat. Where else can you get hipster tube meat and tater tots? I have yet to try a bad item on their menu. Service can be slow depending on when you go but they are always super friendly and helpful so no worries. My only critique is that they need to reupholster. Lots of ripped up booth seats. Given that it's not cheap (everything is a la carte) I'd like more comfort but it would never stop me from going. Try the bison, so far it's been my fave:) and their beer selection is great!
(4)Shannon U.
This was an awesome, casual place! Sweet potato tots with marshmallow dip were delicious. And both brats and burgers get high ratings. The wait staff was helpful with suggestions and even brought me a sampling of toppings because I couldn't decide what I wanted.
(5)Christine S.
I could kick myself for not getting a brat but I wasn't overly hungry and drinking beer was my main goal that night. I got the Chili and ooh doggy it was spicy! I was bummed because it was luke warm at best and I would have liked a side of crackers to go with it or something. Indigestion city later on in the night but it was pretty good otherwise. The Pimento Spread was yum as were the Poutine and Buffalo Tots that I mooched off of everyone else's plates. I washed it down with a nice Christmas Ale. Our waiter was great, he let us taste test quite a few beers before we settled on the ones we got. My friends absolutely loved the place and if we're ever in the area again I'm sure this will be a planned stop.
(4)Malinda M.
This place has everything a midwest customer would want. They have a wild selection of sausages, and did I mention poutine? Great place for a date or just friends. I don't really recommend young children but your older children might enjoy sitting outside eating a crazy sausage.
(5)David K.
Went here with two friends of mine. Good drink specials - both beer and liquor. And thankfully, they have both craft beer and poor people beer, so everyone's happy. Got a few different potato tot appetizers - buffalo chicken, poutine, and chili cheese. The tots were all very tasty, even more so than I had anticipated. I liked all three of them. I then got a Fried Hot Wing Chaurice bratwurst, which I didn't care for. Now, I know the difference between having something that's truly bad vs something that is just not really what I personally like. The bratwurst fell in the latter category - just wasn't my cup of tea. However, my girlfriend quite liked my brat when she tried it (yeah she did!). She got a Rattlesnake Chorizo brat, which she also liked quite a bit. I didn't try it, because I'm a pansy and snakes are icky. A friend of mine got a burger on a pretzel bun, which she liked. The service was great. Relaxed atmosphere. Good prices. Good food. I'll be back, and you should check it out.
(4)Darin L.
I used to go here quite often when it first opened (before they expanded the back area and re-did the bar.). Then, the food was really good and the prices were reasonable. I had just moved back from Germany and this place was a darn good replacement to satisfy my brat cravings! After about a year absence, however, I went back and was a bit disappointed. The main attraction food-wise (the brats) have gone down in quality considerably. The flavoring seems inconsistent the few times I've been back lately and they are almost always overcooked. I have no idea what they did with the Scotch Eggs, but they are nothing like I remember them. The tots are still incredibly good (try the nacho version), though. The bar itself is incredibly well stocked. The beer selection (great Michigan beers) is outstanding and the liquor selection is arguably the best in Ypsi. The prices for those liquors, unfortunately, are arguably the highest in Ypsi. If you want a great beer and a mediocre brat, head to the Wurst Bar. If you want a good bourbon, head down the street to Depot Town.
(3)Stefanie D.
I love the food here! The brats are all great. The bison brat was unique. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't my favorite. I would still order it again if I was in the mood. I don't think I've had anything bad off of the menu. You can't go wrong with $3 Whiskey Wednesdays! Beer Barrel Bourbon is also only $2 on Wednesdays as well. If you sit at the bar you will have a much better experience. The bartenders are great attentive and very familiar with the menu. On the other hand, good luck trying to find your server if you sit at a table or booth. They seem to disappear for about 20 minutes and are nowhere in sight. The ones that we have had never seem to have any idea about the menu. Overall great atmosphere (when seated at the bar).
(4)Michael L.
A must visit venue here in Ypsi for the sheer variety of brats and beer. Our waitress was very helpful during our food selection process and despite a full house we were served in decent time and checked up on consistently. I highly recommend the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo, Sweet tots, Roasted root salad, and the Cocktail Weenies. Then I recommend coming back again and again until you've tried everything.
(5)Leif L.
The service is hit and miss. Some times when I have been in the staff has been falling over themselves to be nice and other times the opposite. The decorations are fashionable and have an upscale feel. Despite the number of students that attend, it does not feel like a student dive. The food is not limited to sausages and the hamburgers are as good as any you will get in the area. I found the fact that they do not have fries, just tator tots to be a bit of a hypster gymmic. Like drinking PBR, it is just consuming something sub par to be ironic, then pretending you actually like it. On the other hand, I am sure some people genuinely like them. This is especially true for the sweet potato tots. I personally can not do sweet as a side so if you are ok with tots, add another star to my rating. They do have some very good drink specials and an excellent selection of beer. However because the specials are different every day, I have a hard time keeping track of them (but then my memory is rubbish) I have not been in a while so they may have fixed the problem with the staff. I spoke to the manager about it and she gave me a very appropriate response, so they might deserve a better rating by now. I have spoken to a couple managers and they struck me as genuinely good people.
(3)Carole H.
$2 drink specials on a Saturday night? Ample bar seating? Cool crowd? TATER TOTS?! Go here.
(5)Christie B.
The yelp reviews got us in the door. When I realized they specialized in bratwurst I was .Whaaaat! All 3 of us ordered the catfish sandwich - it was delicious. My compliments to the chef. Our waiter was very friendly. As a fan of the TV show "Bar Rescue" with Jon Taffer, I now find myself timing everything when we dine out. We did enjoy ourselves and loved our food. I'd go back again for the catfish sandwich. It had fresh, healthy size slices of guacamole and tomato on Zingerman's brioche. Best one I have ever had.
(4)juston m.
worth a stop if your are in ypsi. saturday night at 7pm, we had no trouble walking in and grabbing a booth for 5. the decor is comfy and slightly modern and homey at the same time. the waiter was quick and nice and offered taste tests of beers we were interested in without asking. and three was a very nice selection of beers on tap. i chose a griffin claw christmas ale and was very happy with it. my order of buffalo chicken tots were amazing. perfect comfort food. the crisp lettuce and tomato on top was a nice accompaniment to a cheese slathered, buffalo mess of tater tots. we also tried the pimento cheese appetizer and the poutine tots. both were very tasty. the warm pretzel that came with the pimento cheese was a nice touch. i would like to return to try some of the sausages. my husband really like the hot pink. wish it was actually closer, cause i would go there all the time. love, juston
(4)Dani F.
Amazing sausages- really impressed with the kielbasa and the unusual sausages. Will be back
(5)Allison F.
I'm bumping them up to 5 stars because they deserve it. Immediately after my review went live on Yelp, I was contacted by a manager from The Wurst concerning their lack of barbeque sauce. A few emails back and forth and a short two-week wait... and viola! The Wurst now has barbeque sauce. I've been in several times since my initial review and have enjoyed my tots and burgers with delicious Sweet Baby Ray's sauce. You can't ask for a better bar than The Wurst: great food, awesome drink specials and management that truly cares about customers.
(5)Casey D.
We love the WURST bar! So glad to have it in Ypsi! Jesse and the gang really know what they are doing. The food is always on point, the service is great, and we love the beer selection. Well done WURST Bar! Keep up the great work.
(5)Paul M.
This place was excellent. I had the alligator & crawfish brat, which I found to be too sweet, but the rattlesnake chorizo was divine. Service was a little slow, but everyone in our group enjoyed their food, and the vegetarians even found something they like.
(4)Karla T.
Came in for the first time last night while my friend was in town. We couldn't pass up $1.50 well drinks, and I've never been to a bar in Ypsi since I moved here 2 years ago. Definitely different, but the people watching was fun, wasn't overly crowded, and the service was good. I'll be back-especially to try the food!
(3)Kate R.
I love the Wurst Bar, and I love it extra on Wednesdays (trivia and whiskey!) and Fridays (good, cheap beer and Friday!). Food is typically delicious, and includes options like roast veggie salad when you aren't feeling up for a giant pile of nacho tots or a decadent burger. As noted in some other reviews, the service can be a bit variable, but even at it's worst, I would describe it as inconsistent, never rude or indifferent.
(4)Lylian D.
I discovered Wurst Bar on Yelp! The reviews looked great, so I decided to come here with the Bo on a Friday night. We checked their website to see the menu. Not only did their menu look awesome, but they also had a Friday drink special of $2 craft beers and ciders! I really like eating out in Ypsi because the parking is so much easier to find and of course the food is pretty damn good. After we got carded at the door, we seated ourselves and took in the really cool decor & atmosphere. The crowd was a mix of locals, yuppies, students, and creeper dudes (yes, they have their own category). Our waiter came to take our drink order after 5 minutes or so. He was really helpful and explained the flavors of each craft beer that was included in the $2 craft beer/ciders. We got 2 ciders to start. We were not too hungry, so we decided to split one of their unique bratwurst creations. The Spicy Rattlesnake Bratwurst on a pretzel roll: It was so flavorful and juicy! Great spices! The Bo did complain that he wished there was more rattlesnake in it than chorizo, but I liked it how it was. The mustard sauces really went well with the flavors of the bratwurst. Next time I want to get it on brioche bun, because the pretzel roll made the collective bratwurst too salty for my taste. Otherwise, I loved it! Tater tots: Seriously, how can you go wrong with tater tots?! Brings me back to being a kid, eating in the school cafeteria, but in a good nostalgic kind of way. Not to mention, they were hot, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. YUM! I just wish there was ketchup at the tables. After we finished our bratwurst, we got a blonde ale (I don't remember the name) that was apart of the special and I loved it! It seems like people love their burgers, and I will try this next along with the poutine tater tots!!!
(4)Olivia S.
I'd always heard about poutine out in California, but never had it. So I jumped on the chance to try it with the tater tot poutine. I'm not saying the poutine wasn't good poutine - I'd never had it, so I had no chance to compare. The tots were nice. I just... was expecting poutine to be something more exciting, and I certainly don't blame The Wurst Bar for not living up to a taste I made up in my head! What definitely does NOT disappoint are the sandwiches. My family and I have tried several different ones by now, and we really really love them. The flavors of the different wursts/sausages are really wonderful, and there's a good sized selection, from old favorites to "I'm not sure about that, but it's got my curiosity up and now I've gotta find out!" for the more adventurous. Every one that we've tried has been at least good, and many pretty spectacular. It's on our list of places to return to fairly regularly!
(4)Ryan M.
Fantastic food. 10 different kinds of brats. Amazing selection of beer. Will definitely be back .
(5)Scott M.
This Meat Palace would bring tears of joy to Ron Swanson from "Parks and Rec." We had a sampling of the menu for a student org here and everyone loved the food, especially me. If you like spicy, go for the andouille. It has a great spice which lingers for a few minutes after. I also had the PBR Brat that had a nice spice blend. Very flavorful. The Nacho Tots were delicious and there were lots of jalapenos, which is how I like it. If you are into burgers, The Wurst Burger is supreme. It is a bratwurst on top of a burger patty served with red sauerkraut and swiss. What a combination of good flavors. The bar menu was massive. I was shocked at the amount of hard ciders they had. Loved the swanky atmosphere. I felt like I was at Fangtasia in Bon Temps, LA. The staff was awesome and you are always in safe hands with bouncer Ken in the house. I will definitely venture back here, again, again, and again. THEY HAVE SKEEBALL!!!
(5)Adomas R.
Love this place. And on a Saturday night it's impossible to beat $1.50 well drinks. But last Saturday when I was in there, the woman behind the bar was just unreasonably rude and unkind to people on the rail. This was the first time I've been served by her and I won't let it ruin my frequency of business but I will definitely avoid the bar from now on if she's working.
(2)Mike S.
Visited the old college town...back when I went to EMU, this place was called Theo's. THANK GOD it isn't Theo's anymore! Not only is Wurst Bar a great replacement, it is one of the best bars in Ypsi now! Great selection of local Michigan brews and other delicious crafts brews from the USA and Belgium (and many many more). Great prices and great selection on food. The menu offers an awesome selection of brats from original to unique. Comfortable and relaxed ambiance and a nice place to either have a chat or pre-game for other bars. Meagan (manager and server) was AWESOME. She was both relaxed and yet very punctual and was a joy to interact with.
(5)Mevei I.
We finally made our way to Wurst Bar even tho we have lived 5 mins from them for almost 2 years! We went during lunch hours so there was no wait & staff was friendly & prompt! We had many items on the menu and all were excellent. I loved my lobster roll and husbs loved his blue cheese/bacon burger. Poutine was average since the cheese curd wasn't melted--well prb skip that next time. We'll be sure to frequent this delicious local gem!!
(4)Shelby C.
Really good food, great service ! Will be returning for sure. I really enjoyed our bartender! She was awesome! And my burger was great! Came here for my boyfriends birthday and we really enjoyed our time! Sundays are $5 long islands which is great! Plus they're huge!!
(5)Eric M.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!!! a burger with peanut butter????? and its GOOD???? Well done, my friends, I will be back .
(5)Mike C.
It's a beautiful day so I filtered yelp for outdoor seating plus free wifi and this place came up. I'm sitting on the sidewalk/patio which has 4 2-person tables. It's situated perfectly in the sense that you're in the shade from midday onwards. It's right next to a busy street so not quiet or soothing in that sense. Had one of the wurst's and a mix of regular & sweet potato tots. I'm not a fan of the sweet potato tots with sweet cinnamon sauce but that's just me. I don't know why -- occasionally I'll order sweet potato fries for the novelty and then remember that I'm not really a big fan of sweet potato fries. I like the regular, salty ones. Food was good. Not particularly memorable. I'd probably make this a three star review based on the food alone. But that plus the price was very reasonable and the free wifi was actually available and convenient for me. And service was good -- no issues at all with service. I was pretty much the only customer for lunch today though.
(4)John H.
The burgers are outstanding. Getting one with pimento cheese is sincerely the best thing ever. They have good happy hours and the staff is friendly.
(5)Paige M.
Been here twice now. First time, not that impressed. Service was a little slow and impersonal, and food was just ok. I had the rattlesnake chorizo sausage, and split the nacho tots with a friend. Both were good, but not outstanding and probably not worth the price. The rattlesnake sausage pretty much tasted like any other spicy sausage. But I really liked the $2 craft beers, and I found myself craving sausage, so I made my way back. Wow. Five stars based on the second trip alone. Service was still slow (it was super busy, so understandable), but the waitress was friendlier. Shared the sweet tots, and they were much more satisfying than the nacho tots. A ton cheaper, and good with and without the frosting-like dip. I was happy with that, and then my sausage came. I had ordered the fried hot wing chaurice. It was way better than I imagined it would be. Probably one of the unhealthiest things I've ever eaten, but I'll definitely be ordering it again. I love buffalo chicken anything, and this was not a let down. So to sum up, the menu can be hit or miss. Some things are amazing, others are just good. Some are reasonably priced, others cost a bit more than I'd like. But the good things on the menu are so good, I can't help but give five stars. Good selection of beer too!
(5)Jett N.
Fun place with very friendly staff Must try the Scotch Eggs if you have never had one hubby had the rattle snake and I had the prairie dog both were delish Prices are reasonable we will defiantly be back
(5)Erin H.
This is one of the happiest new places in my rotation. A friend introduced me to the Wurst - why I hadn't been earlier I have no explanation. We have been together 3x now and I haven't been disappointed by anything. The Greektown Brat and the Chicago Brat were both delicious. The tots are just awesome - the poutine, buffalo and chili tots are all divine. I still have to try some of the wursts so I can experiment with their fantastic variety of mustards. I love the decor and low lighting is appreciated. They always have a great beer and cider selection too.
(4)Mark M.
The Wurst Bar is an absolute gem! Great Tap lineup featuring a diverse offering of craft and Michigan beers and an eclectic, inventive menu of kooky creations. The Scotch Eggs are the best I've ever had and the selection of brats including game meats are odd and awesome. Having recently gone vegan I thought I would have to abstain from the Wurst but aue contraire... They have some great vegan offerings. Check it out!
(4)Jessica I.
This might be worthy of five stars just for the concept and the great beer and whiskey selection, but throw in a great chef and fantastic service, and the Wurst Bar is a clear winner. The food is fun and very well executed, and it seemed like most items were house-made. Sitting in the shadow of the Ypsilanti Water Tower, this place makes for a fabulous sausage party.
(5)Kat L.
Came here all the way from Detroit for my birthday and something different. Love this place. I was a little surprised it wasn't busier than it was but I guess that's because it was spring break for the college. Out of all the specialty concepts this is the first of its kind I've seen. Brats. I had the corn dog brats for an app and for the life of me I can't remember what else probably because of the extensive beer selection. Will be back next time I'm in the area
(5)Jessica P.
Went here for a Paint Nite event and loved it!! The atmosphere is really chill and the food is delicious, had a bratwurst with their famous purple sauerkraut....so good!! The place has events most nights and I would love to come for drinks and bingo! The only downside is finding parking....but I wouldn't let that stop me from coming here!! Also seems to have pretty decent drink specials.
(4)Edmond N.
This place is pretty awesome. I definitely like the vibe and the menu has a variety of bratwurst that is awesome and amazing. I tried the rattlesnake and I was thoroughly impressed. Very tasty. In addition, I was told to get the tots and those were very good as well. Definitely a great place to go to. I will have to try other things the next time.
(4)Allison L.
They have a wide variety of bratwursts to choose from, including a vegan one. I enjoyed the bison, lamb and swiss bratwurst - it was cheesy and spicy. The sweet potato tots are tasty and the poutine tots are good if you're looking for something a little bit different. We came at 8pm on a Saturday and loved the $2 draft selection - especially a coconut-almond beer. I can't wait to come back and try another brat!
(4)Hunter Y.
Great ambiance, great beer selection, and decent food, albeit a little on the salty side. Everything is made in house, so you know you are supporting the local businesses/economy if you are into that sort of thing. Also, you do not get much for almost a $9 sandwich. It would be more reasonable if each sandwich came with a small side.
(3)Robert M.
After the review I wrote on this restaurant I received several emails regarding the server and quality of the food. There were several disagreements on a multitude of the topics mentioned in my original review. Instead of taking responsibility for the poor tasting vegetarian food, I was accused of changing the menu. It was recommended by the rude waitress, to go without the cheese on the Tofu burger and the tater tots and supplement it with their version of vegan cheese. That brought about a very flavorless dish, not to mention, though I used Ketchup and mustard on the Tofu burger, the entire meal was a disaster. What still amazes me more is the way I was accused of doing something wrong and ordering something that was not on the menu or offered as an alternative. I believe it may have been the owner or the Manager who contacted me regarding the review. What should have been a thank you for bringing such issues to the attention of the establishment was an unapologetic discussion on how it was my fault for expecting the items on the menu, which serve Vegetarian or Vegan needs, to be tasteful and enjoyable. Quite possibly the problems, including the rude waitress and food, stem from an arrogance that starts at the top and trickles, no gushes downward. The bad attitude only left me with the option to start letting people know over the internet, that not only was the food and service sub-par, but so is the follow-up and response to the original review. i will not be going back to this establishment to partake in even a glass of water. I would caution people who go there thinking that they will get good food or service to think twice about their choice. ON a scale of five stars I now rate it half a star! On the scale of 1-10 I give it a 2.
(1)L N.
Yum yum in my tum-tum! My husband and I were lucky enough to stop in for our first visit to The Wurst Bar on a Saturday (helllooooo $1.50 wells)! We decided to order the Scotch Eggs (we didn't care for them much) and the Chili Tots to start. OMG Chili Tots NOM NOM NOM. Our Wursts were pretty great too! We'll definitely be coming back again soon!
(5)Nan B.
This is where I send people when they are looking for an awesome dining experience. Yeah, it's a little punk rock, but it is far, far from the worst, even though it's totally the wurst. Actually, it's the burst.
(4)Michael S.
Shazaam! They remodeled the place, by extending the bar, and installing new bathrooms. The menu remains eclectic and they are in the process of expanding their already superb tap offerings. What's really nice is their happy hour every day deal. We went on Saturday to watch form football and I was shocked to find they have $1.50 well drinks. Who does that? The Wurst Bar, that's who. The only negative I can say is that I wish they had better (meaning HD) TVs. We'll be back.
(5)Libby W.
My Husband's friends wanted to go here for a Birthday celebration and I had never been. I wanted to see what kinds of things were on the menu before we went, so I could be prepared. When I went onto their website, the "Menu" option seemed to lead me into a broken link that didn't end up showing me any of the menu options. When we got there, our party was already seated, so we walked to the back of the restaurant where everyone was. We found a seat and sat down, but because it was so busy, it took the waitstaff a while to get over to us to even get our drink order, much less give us a menu. We made small talk with some friends and finally about 15 minutes later, a server came by and gave us menu's and took our drink order. He apologized for the wait when he brought the drinks. We ordered our food, I got a hamburger with fried egg on it, my Hubs got a hamburger with peanut butter on it. We each got tater tots, but I got sweet potato and he got regular. Again, we waited forever, probably 30+ minutes to get our food, which may not seem like a long time to some, but we were starving, so it seemed like a lot longer. Our food came, and it was very hot, a good sign they just made it. In fact, I had to wait quite a while to eat the tots because the first one burned the roof of my mouth a little. Haha, guess that's what I get for being so hungry. The burger I ordered was huge! It was sort of sloppy (it didn't stay together very well, and the bottom bun kept falling apart). I chalk that up the the fried egg and the yolk making things a bit more drenched than normal. It was delicious, but a lot of it I had to eat with a fork or my fingers (depending on when you looked over at me, lol). My Hubby said his burger was delicious as well, even though peanut butter on a burger sounds strange to me. One of our friends got a burger with ham, salami, and capricola on it, which also sounded really good to me. It was huge and looked amazing! He said it was really good, but there may be a bit too much meat on it. Either way, he ate it all, and left nothing behind. Pretty good sign he liked it. The tots are pretty unique, they are more like puffed tots and they are small, like little bites. They say you can share an order, but I'm one who likes my potato sides and this is not a size I would share. It was a perfect portion for one person. The sweet potato tots come with a cinnamon dipping sauce, the consistency of mayo, that is very sweet, it was an interesting taste to compliment my burger. I kind of liked the change from the normal. They have a variety of Bratwursts and Burgers to chose from, all with unique flavors and concoctions on them. They all sounded really good. I think your biggest problem is going to be choosing what you want to eat, because you're going to want all of it! Haha. I want to go back to try the meaty meaty burger. When we were leaving (the place was packed) I noticed there was a fire warming station outside at the entrance, which was nice because Michigan winters are cold and if there is a wait, you can crowd around and all stay somewhat warm. It also added a nice ambience outside.
(4)Bryan D.
Great service, beer selection (depending on availability) and food that is a cut above most beer bars. As a regular that lives with in walking distance, it has become more difficult to validate a trip to depot town or even Tower Inn next door. I suggest sweet potato tots and the Mr. Peanut burger. The brats are all outstanding and interesting with the cocktail weenie taking the cake for me. Thank you Wurst bar for $3 New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon on Wednesdays!!
(5)Jonathan P.
I went there today for lunch with 4 of my friends. It was more of a seat yourself and everything started nice. 10 minutes later we got our waters and menus and the waitress was doing great. We ordered our food by 1:00pm and our food didn't come out until 1:40pm. Our waitress gave us a pitcher of water and never came back to check on us. I had to physically go to the kitchen and ask how much longer until our food was ready and for a pitcher of water to keep at the table. When we got our food, it was cold and wasn't cooked thoroughly. We basically waited 40 minutes for cold and raw food. I ordered the "heat" which is a burger and asked for it to be well done. The burger was medium rare with pink still showing. All 5 of us were very unsatisfied with waiting for cold food. We will never go back for lunch.
(1)Robert E.
My wife and I decided to try something new while on a spring break stay-cation. We ate lunch here after finding it online. It did not disappoint. I had a house made brat and tater tots, which were a mix of regular and sweet potato. Absolutely loved it! She just had the homemade bar cheese with pretzel bread. It was also delicious. I will be recommending this place to friends and will be coming back! The food was delicious and unique. Next time I will try the Bison and lamb merguez.
(4)Tiffany B.
I just recently moved out to Ann Arbor and I really love this bar. Service is super consistently great. The food is to die for. We had the nacho tots the first time and the second time I had the southwest burger on a pretzel bun recommended by my waiter. The real icing on the cake was this unusual brat we got that had rattlesnake in it! It was spicy but in a really good perfectly seasoned way, not over powering. What I like the most is there are different specials often and the craft beer selection is great. If you get a chance to go here don't pass it up it'll be worth it!
(5)Kaitlin S.
Food was decent, but the manager ignored me when I asked for a glass of water (when my fiancé sitting next to me ordered a drink) and the server didn't bring water when I asked, either. I won't be too anxious to come back when I receive crappy service. Also, it took a good twenty minutes after getting my check for the server to take payment. "Sorry, I forgot to come back and get your checks." Took entirely too long on a medium-busy night.
(1)MItch R.
Great food, better beer selection, and tons of deals each day. Whiskey Wednesday, 2 dollar draft fridays, just to name a few. The choice of bottles and drafts is unrivaled by anyone, even b dubbs. The food is simply amazing and they offer 12 different kinds of exotic and crazy brats and over 10 kinds of burgers made with ground angus. A must go even if it is a little hipster heavy.
(5)J R.
Great beer and bourbons combined with a delicious and unique menu make this place amazing.
(5)Jessica H.
Good brews, and decent munchies. The highlight of Ypsilati, as far as this type of thing goes.
(3)M B.
Been here I think 3 times so far...tried something new each time...never disappointed.
(5)Casey D.
Went here with friends one night as a last huzzah before a friend moved out of state. It was insanely busy for a weekday evening. We were given one long table, and the rest of the group had to pull up any available bar stools or stand. We were told we could have room in the back as soon as it was empty. We were expecting a room, so we were a little surprised when we were offered 3 large booths that were split up by a table of guests in between. Not exactly something that could be helped, and the employee was doing his best to get us accommodated. We ordered food and drinks, and while the drinks came quickly the food took ages to get to us. The waiter also waited almost till everyone else's food was done until telling me that they were out of what I ordered. Everyone else's food tasted great, even if some of the orders were incorrect. Later I was told that I couldn't order a drink that was on the special's board because they didn't have the ingredients to make it. They did have $2 well whiskey on special that night though, so you can't argue with that. Will definitely give them another shot, but I wasn't that impressed.
(3)Andrew K.
Good atmosphere. Went on a Friday so it was loud but it's a college bar so it's to be expected. A little confusion with ordering food/drinks from the table, as you had to open 2 different tabs. It was worked out and the tots I had were amazing and my friend loved the poutine tots. Plus we used a yelp check in for a 15% discount on the food! Recommended
(4)Randy G.
I always really enjoy a place that has a friendly atmosphere, good food, and culinary creativity. They took familiar food and helped spin them into new ideas, new flavors, while still being playful. I wanted to try the whole menu but had to limit myself to pimento cheese dip, sweet potato tots, rabbit brat, rattlesnake brat, turducken brat, and PBR brat. Do I need to say that I was pretty full at the end of dinner? I do admit that I had friends there to help me with all of this food. The pimento cheese dip was sized well with being small. Your getting ready to eat these brats that all come on pretzel buns, the last thing you want is more bread. They have a nice pretzel hard shell, soft on the inside and lightly salted. The cheese spreads and is deliciously creamy together. The tots was a new idea and none of us had seen sweet potato present in this fashion. Extra credit for creativity. The crunch and taste is spot on for tots with the extra sweetness that all other servings of tots lack. My favorite brat was the PBR that delivers a good snap from the casing and spices with the sausage. My least favorite award goes to the turducken, which wasn't bad, just not as flavorful as any of the others. I was mostly interest in the rabbit and the rattlesnake. Both were very good, all had the casing snap, but both of these are mixed with a variety of spices that cover the flavors of the meat. If your going to really try the unique flavors of the meat, you'll be disappointed. If your not adventurous and scared to try exotic meats, then they are perfect for you since they don't have strong flavors. The brats can come with a variety of choices for toppings that include: marinated peppers, sautéed onions, and kimchi slaw. Ask your server which ones compliment your brat the best. We finished with a sampling of mochi! A Japanese dessert made of rice cake that's made into a paste with ice cream inside. The serving size was small so it was difficult to eat with a spoon to cut it, so if you basically shoot it like a shot, it was the best way to go.
(4)Jesse S.
Went back to EMU for homecoming in October and stopped here after the game. Wasn't super packed as expected, however there seemed to be only one waitress hustling the whole place. Food was great (tots with marshmallow sauce? Yes!), great beer selection. Only complaints were the slow service and the jukebox being about $1 a song and having censored versions of songs on there.
(4)Emily B.
I've been to the Wurst Bar three times. The food is mediocre. One time my friend ordered her sandwich as vegetarian, but they put bacon on it. On the same visit, they also over cooked the tater tot nachos that the cheese was rock solid. The second time we the tater tots were cold and limp. My third visit was better. I just had a beer. They didn't mess that up. I'm not sure why people are so excited about this place.
(1)Khanh C.
Discounts for EMU students? Good food, decent portions for the right price? Nope, you WONT find it here. Don't fall for the hype, and definitely don't fall for the titles on the menu. They do a great job marketing the menu, but fall short on execution. Ordered the Lobster Rolls and Poutine...saddest plates I ever seen. The order comes with two tiny rolls, and when I say tiny I mean itty bitty cute little appetizers they try to pass off as an entree. The Poutine is a straight joke, the order came with a light dizzling of bland flavorless boxed gravy mix, with two dime sized chunks of cheese...this is the "strung-out on heroine" version of what Poutine is supposed to be.
(1)Xxxx C.
Food was good but I thought it was slightly overpriced. A brat is 6.50 or 8.50 and tater tots with toppings are about $8 as well. They have a good beer selection and good happy hour. I'll be back but for what it is, a bit pricey.
(4)Laura P.
I have been here twice now and have absolutely no complaints. ..and this is coming from someone that doesn't like sausage type stuff. I was hesitant to come because I didn't know if they were going to have anything worthwhile. They have this killer cherry soda. I'm not a drinker, either - so it's nice that they had something for me besides coke or pepsi products only. They seem to have quite an extensive beer menu - I counted over 20 cider beers alone. The lobster roll is expensive, but totally worth it. On the medium large size, I took some home. This sandwich is happily no-frills and no mayo. Just large chunks of lightly seasoned lobster in 2 butter toasted buns. Comes with a side of tater tots (regular or sweet potato). The second time I went I tried a chicken fried vegan something sandwich - it was interesting and good, I'd take my veggie and vegan friends here and expect they'd dig it. They make tater tot poutine and tater tot nachos. Next time I go I hope to share an order with someone. I haven't tried the burgers yet but plan to - they are made with ground brisket. How could that not be good? Well, if I had to strain and come up with one complaint - the music's a tad loud for casual dining conversation, but since the place has a sports bar type feel to it that's not totally out of line....but for a romantic dinner or something involving a lot of intense conversation I'd pick someplace a little more quiet. It's not an uncomfortable level of noise, just worth mentioning.
(4)Mia M.
I was referred to the Wurst Bar by a fellow vegetarian. After giggling about the name for a few minutes, I decided to give this place a try. I loved it! And I've been back a few times since. What I like about the Wurst Bar is their local everything, fresh everything, and very interesting menu. I never knew I liked tots so much until I came here! Each time I come to Wurst, they have a vegetarian special on the board. Awesome, I think, I get to try something new! Nope. They're always out, so I've consistently gotten a burger with a chik-fu patty. Not bad, but I'd like to try something else. Next time, I think I'll try a vegetarian brat. The service at Wurst is pretty hit or miss. I've had servers ranging from poor to good. The worst server just seemed really distracted. I came mid-day, so they weren't very busy; our table was one of five, tops. It took ages for us to get everything despite him reassuring us that it would be out in a few minutes. Our glasses were left empty much longer than they should have been, and despite finishing our meal, it took quite a while for him to ask if we wanted a check, then another while for him to actually bring it. That was annoying. The food is good, and reasonably priced so I'll definitely keep coming back. Hopefully I'll get to try one of their vegetarian specials eventually!
(4)Wayne S.
Food has been steadily declining for nearly a year, we stopped frequenting a while ago.
(1)Josh C.
I love the Wurst. The atmosphere is really young, energetic, and welcoming and the staff is a collection of very fun and cool individuals. The bartenders I've seen have been really cool, not to mention the waitstaff. All that right there is enough to sell me on a place. However, they have a refreshingly large selection of veg options, which you wouldn't expect from a bratwurst bar, and they offer a wide variety of different drink specials on different days of the week. This is great because you can enjoy a wide array of options depending on your mood! Their liquor and (especially) craft beer selection is awesome! I've got to be honest, though. Most nights of the week after work, I drop into Sidetrack because their happy hour is that good. I say this because there's an exception. On a friday night, you couldn't pay me to be anywhere else but the Wurst. There's not a better way to spend a night out in Ypsilanti than $2 craft beers and eating delicious tots (vegan nacho tots for the win!!). If that deal was more regularly available, two things would happen: 1) I'd never drink anywhere else. 2) I'd be completely broke. The point is: this place is the bee's knees. Please - for your sake - if you haven't been, go check it out. Look 'em up on facebook or their website to find the daily drink special that best suits you and I promise you won't regret it.
(5)Jessica W.
I went to Wurst Bar for the first time to partake in Yelp's Sausage Fest (see review link below) and was very impressed with this little hipster nugget in the middle of Ypsilanti. I can't wait to go back and try the unusual bratwursts, as I think I played it a little safe with my PBR brat. Turducken? Alligator? Rattlesnake? I'm game. As long as I have some cheap cans of beer (check) and a mountain of that delicious pimento cheese dip (super check), I'm sure it's bound to be a fun night. Add in skeeball and it's like the Chuck E Cheese for adults, only better. yelp.com/biz/yelps-sausa…
(5)Candice R.
I think the food is a unique plethora of deliciousness the likes of any gastropub has ever seen. The beers are aplenty, so many choices! It is so fun and refreshing to have a unique spin on tater tots: smothered in gravy topped with cheese curds, with vegetarian sausage and Mexican inspired fixings, and they come in sweet potato! They are best known for their brats (the WURST bar, hello). You can dine on buffalo, rattlesnake, and other animals in their hand rolled concoctions. While these are pretty good, I do think they should work on their seasoning. Sometimes the meat lacks that little something something. Now the service... I hate to be that guy but the service is oft times slow or completely absent minded concerning your order. It is not consistently like that, I've had some of the most wonderful service there! But understand that the waitresses can be pretty hot and cold with their service.
(3)Kasey K.
Had the jerk chicken sandwich. It was ok not jerked at all :( tasted more like grilled chicken with avacado and let Tom. Was expecting something more jerked and spicy. Service was wonderful but food was lacking flavor and love. Will be back again for another try but was disappointed in a 9 dollar bland sandwich. :(
(2)Jessica M.
I stopped by again over the weekend and frankly, everything was amazing. I have to bump their rating up to five. As appetizers, we once again ordered the corndog brats and this time ordered nacho tots. The cornbrats were just as delicious as they were the first time. The nacho tots with the chorizo chili were just out of this world good. No bland tots this time! For the main we had the rattlesnake chorizo (again), the cheddar summer sausage, and the andouille. All of our sausages were really tasty, and the chorizo was not dry this time. I guess the dry chorizo might've just been a one-off occurrence. I didn't find my cheddar sausage to be very cheesy but it was still good. The andouille was less spicy than I expected but the flavors were intense nonetheless. I'm so happy this place wasn't a fluke. I can't wait to go back again and again.
(5)Heather R.
You can tell, this is good food made by people who love to eat. A+++++ Also, they have some beer.
(5)Amanda T.
Love this place -- cool, chill vibe, awesome bar, good beer selection and great food. It's even vegetarian friendly. I am a vegetarian with a distaste for fake meat, but despite this, the chick-fu sandwich (faux chicken sandwich) on a pretzel bun is my absolute favorite thing to get here and keeps me coming back.
(5)Rick ..
solid burger and bar inventory.
(5)Sam G.
That's the way, uh uh, I like it! (Ugh. Sorry. Had to. Nothing about this place says disco but it did put the dance in my pants.) Jesse (el capitan of le ship) is a bad ass and means some serious business. Nearly all of the ingredients are made in house (bread, sausage, 'kraut...). He's keeping everything near and dear to his ol' heart organ - and you can feel it. I could do with seven screens of televisions less. Yup. SO MANY! Luckily they all play different channels so you can just blur those irises and see nothing but fields of color. Still. TV. A lot of it. I could do without. But hey, also a skeeball machine (eh?!? awesome) and a pool table. Loving the black vinyl booths and the paper mounted animal heads on the wall. The general vibe is comfortable, clean, but not at all sterile. Think a mix of pub, dive bar, sports bar, and NYC quasi-themed hip bar/lounge. Or don't. Just know it works, whatever it is. Three types of mustard - none of the them were killer. Hope that changes in the future since I'm a mustard fiend. Kimchi kraut was good. Brats come pretty light on the cabbage kraut - get double! But the kraut isn't at all pickled so you get cabbage for now. The pepper topping was delicious - sweet, flavorful - put-it-in-my-mouth-now tasty. I war with sauteed bell peppers anywhere else. Here it's blissful coexistence. Rattlesnake brat has just the right amount of heat. PBR is good but I can't taste the beer in it. Spicy Italian is nice and classic. Rabbit Fig is the win. Great textures. Great flavors. Good portions. I crave more as soon as I get home (luckily you can buy them raw from the restaurant, I think!). Also have had the Nut Burger which was pretty much pure heaven. And the mochi?! Big fan (especially of the vanilla). Pretzels are tasty as an app. The pimento cheese sauce is neither here nor there for me. Kinda... overpowering? But these are all details. Overall, I'm a smitten kitten with this dog house.
(4)Emily W.
I like the burger with the funions. I really really do not like the poutine tots. I also cannot get over how hilariously tacky this place is. Glass chandelier, beside antler chandelier, with faux-antique metal furnishings.
(3)Sara B.
First time customer came in on the 20th around 10:30 pm. Ordered a vegan burger with a few additions and it was amazing 10/10. Great service great food definitely coming in again.
(5)James R.
Damned good. If I wasn't a few miles away from all the awesome stuff in Ann Arbor... this'd be a 5 star.
(4)Jason C.
Finally my weekly foodies group made it to Wurst Bar. We were eager, excite and looking forward to our visit. When I got there, my friends were already seated at the high table... it was dirty as if other customers just left... I looked around and found a booth and we moved... dirty as well... but the waitress was there to clean it up for us. The booth seating was weird.... I just felt like I was sitting higher then I should be... the table was warped... (the table had air pockets... well, at least the table we set at). We got our menu and the waitress went over the specials, told us what was on the tap, etc. and gave us some insight into the menu as it was our first time. We ordered our appetizers at 7:15pm.... we went with Poutine Tots and Curry-Wurst Corn Dogs. I also got a beer, as well as my friend... but this review is more for the food then the beer, thus we continue. The waitress was good... she came to us and checked on us often... answering any questions we had about the menu, etc. Around 7:30, we placed our order for the main course. I went with Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo and Red Hot Wing Chaurice... for the rattlesnake, I got every topping minus sauerkraut. For Red Hot Wing Chaurice, I got the kimchee-kraut. I got the mixed tots with one order. One friend went two brats and another friend decided to go with the special of the day - Belgium Waffle Brat - which was battered and deep fried and served on a waffle. We are still waiting for our appetizers to come out, our main course order went in and we are on our fourth cup of water :) Finally around 7:50pm, our appetizers came out... by this time, we were hungry. Poutine Tots - not worth the money... while this was my first time trying our Northern brothers national dish... it was indeed different.. but for the amount of money you pay you get around 6oz of tots and the rest is sauce and cheese... and the sauce was too thick. Curry-Wurst Corn Dogs - I could smell the curry but I could not taste it... It wasn't bad at all... I would recommend this dish... give it a try... it comes in 3 so share with others. Then we sat around for another 30 minutes before we got our main courses. I don't know if this is norm at Wurst Bar... but it seemed like we had to wait long time to get our foods... the place wasn't that busy either.... Anyways... here's my verdict on the food. Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo - when you have the word 'spicy' in front of any dish, I expect IT to be spicy. This was on the mild minus side and could not really taste the spicy level. With all the toppings, it created an unique blend of flavors that worked very well. I really enjoyed this brat and would recommend you give it a try. You might wonder what snake tastes like... I had it when I was little and yes, it does taste like chicken! Red Hot WIng Chaurice - this was not a favorite of mine... maybe it was the blue cheese? Or could it be because the casing was missing? I don't know... again, it also wasn't spicy as I would have expected it to be... but even then, I wasn't on board with this one. Mixed Tots - LOVED it... get the sweet, which is made from sweet potatoes!!! Kimchi-Kraut - this needs major overhaul. What I expected and what I got, it was like apples and oranges. It had broccoli, lettuce, some napa... as for the taste, it wasn't there... I think the taste decided to stay home because it tasted like salad without any dressing... I would have expected them to use the Kimchi recipe to make this into a something really awesome... but I think they made the kimchi-kraut in this manner to adopt to the local appetite. The friend who ordered the Belgium waffle brat... well, the fried brat was excellent, but the waffle was cold as the whether outside...yup, it was hard and cold... so be warned when you order this dish. As for the waitress, she was nice, checked-in on us, refilled our water cup, etc. on a timely manner. We definitely got a good service. Park on the street or on the meters around the corner, free parking after 6pm. The only real complaint I had was the wait time to get the food... too long for the appetizers to come out... I just hope this was one of those hiccups and not something that is repeated often.
(3)Katharine L.
Big fan of Wurst Bar. I used to stick to Ann Arbor but this establishment has encouraged me to explore beyond. The food is yummy and has vegan and vegetarian options, and awesome yummy beer selection. The atmosphere is really fun and relaxed too. Great spot all week long.
(5)John M.
I love Wurst bar. My favorite bar by far. The people at Wurst are awesome. Be sure to try the specials. They're normally really tasty. Fridays & Wednesdays are the best nights, although the Monday special is pretty awesome also and bingo on Tuesday is always fun.
(5)Sylvonna R.
After hearing all the hype about the Wurst Bar, in addition to being truly interested in how the old Theo's space was reclaimed, I decided to try this place on a Wednesday night. I absolutely love the decor; they hit if right on the spot without over-doing it...comfy, cozy, but still a little cool. The place was a bit slow at first but then traffic picked up and the place was packed for trivia. Trivia was fun and it definitely draws a huge crowd. Though the service was kind of slow (they have an excuse because it was CRAZY busy) the staff was INCREDIBLY nice. Our waitress was more than willing to deal with my indecisiveness and even offered me suggestions based on my taste preferences...I LOVE it when staff knows their menu and knows how to help people choose something they will like. Finally...the food: OH so good and OH so unique. A friend of mine had the Bavarian pretzels and the cinnamon buttercream fluff dip that comes with it is TO DIE FOR! It is so light and fluffy and I don't know how I made it through life until now without having tried something so perfect. I had the Wurst burger on a pretzel bun with a side of "mixed" tots (regular tater tots and sweet potato tots) which also came with the wonderful cinnamon buttercream fluff dip. The burger is SO filling (I mean, come on, all that MEAT) and definitely reasonably priced for what you get! I was so full I couldn't even finish more than half! Another friend of mine ordered the Orichette & Veggie pasta salad and it wasn't so wonderful. But...who honestly comes to a place called the Wurst Bar for their pasta salad...and is pasta salad even that good anyways? This place could definitely become one of my favorites...the only reason I haven't been back yet is because the menu, though it offers a lot of unique and creative items, isn't incredibly diverse in terms of what type of fare is offered (i.e. desserts...we really wanted some later in the evening and ended up leaving to get it elsewhere). I will definitely be back soon, though, simply to enjoy the atmosphere and indulge in the delicious grub. If I go back and they have consistent service I'll definitely bump my rating up to 5 stars!
(4)Krystalynn I.
I want to explode with pleasure every time I see wurst bar! Wurst bar is the best. Hows that?
(5)Anthony P.
Nothing special. The beer selection was good. The food was mediocre. The service was sub-par. Not worth the trip.
(2)Eric B.
The variety of bratwurst is good but not enough to keep me enthralled in the atmosphere. My friends and coworkers only go here for the trivia night, but the tots retain us for a few hours. It's an OK spot to hang out for only a few hours but leaves much to be desired in their menu and spirits.
(2)Amanda S.
At the end of our meal, my husband said "we should come here more often!" Wurst Bar is pretty great. I've gotten both take-out and dined in. Me, a self-described vegaquarian (I eat seafood), and my husband (carnivore), have enjoyed tasty treats both times. This week, they had a very unusual special - the seafood brat. It was a calamari tube stuffed with fish, scallops, shrimp, etc. and topped with a tomato, pepper, onion sauce. It was odd but quite good. The calamari does overpower the "brat" a bit, though. Love the creativity.
(4)Caitlin K.
House-made sausage is becoming the thing, and Wurst Bar has been doing it for a while now. Ypsi is a college town, so the hipster vibe is expected. They tend to have a great selection of beers available, a little something for everyone. I really like their pimento cheese dip appetizer. If you are going to a place that serves "unusual" fare, you have to at least try it, right? So I have tried a rabbit sausage (that seems to not be on the menu any longer), and the spicy rattlesnake. Even though they specialize in brats and sausage, I would say my favorite entree is the Southerner Burger, which is topped with pimento cheese, a fried green tomato, and bacon. YUM! Also, their sweet potato tots come with this frothy vanilla mouse that is delicious! Take my word for it.
(4)Rena S.
Great burgers with the wurst service! Waitress never smiled, didn't ask if we wanted dessert (we would have liked some) and barely made eye contact. But our burgers were great! It's a typical hipster bar. After drafting this review the waitress (black hair short bangs) further demonstrated what a terrible waitress she was by not speaking a word to us when she brought our check, picked up the cash, or when she returned our change. She also shorted us the coin change (not a big deal) and gave us all 5's as change, I'm not sure what gave her the idea she would get that kind of a tip on a $24 tab with HORRIBLE service!
(2)Linnea V.
I've been here twice, food is mediocre at best, beer is decent. The main reason for this review is due to poor service. My boyfriend and I arrived on a typical Saturday night around 10:30 pm. The place was maybe half packed yet no one came to take our order 20 minutes after we sat down despite the 2 tables next to us having servers running back and forth. Despite our best efforts we continued to be ignored so we went up to bar to order. Once we sat back down not one staff member came by to ask us how we were doing. They have great drink specials but I don't think that is enough to bring us back anytime soon.
(1)Michael H.
The Wurst Bar is the place to be. I have visited this establishment on many occasions and have yet to have a bad experience. The food is great, whether you are looking to snack on some poutine tots, or feast on a rattlesnake chorizo bratwurst. The menu is unique and fun. The beer is a bit expensive, although they do have nightly drink specials that make up for it. They have a large open bar and an awesome rotating tap. In summation this place is definitely worth checking out whether you live in Ypsi or you are simply passing through.
(5)Jen B.
LOVE THIS PLACE! Gastro-pubish Delicious. There is not one thing here that I would not try. The Chefs are Divine in their utilization of balancing flavors on the menu. I dream of this place in my sleep. The waitstaff has always been nice and overly accommodating! What a bunch of sweet peas! Ambiance is to cool for school. Bar has an amazing array of wonderful adult beverages. And if not there are some amazing sodas glass bottled great flavors available the Root Beer is off the Fizzy-4-Shizzy. Where else is there a beer ball in place of skiiball game you can play. Fun times check it you won't be disappointed.
(5)Greg M.
I love beer, especially Belgian sours, and I really love cider - both are hard to find. The Wurst Bar has now expended to 24 taps. When I was there last week there were 3 ciders on tap and two really good sours- how often do you see that? This is without a doubt the best beer/cider selection I have ever seen at a bar. I don't care for porters, but the selection was interesting. I do love IPAs, but I didn't have the capacity to keep going down the list. After seeing so many beer lists with the same old standbys this place really stands out, I wish I lived closer. The food is very good, as others have said, but I'd like to add one more note. I can't think of another bar that has a more diverse clientele or is more comfortable- it is clearly a place where you can go by yourself and join conversations as you wish. I can't recommend it too highly- I wish there were more stars I could assign to it. What is the ambiance? Comfortable, interesting.. The metal in the interior is worth a trip.
(5)Krista B.
I've come to enjoy this place. My favorite thing on their menu is the Lobster Roll. They do a great job every time I order it and it's reasonably priced. I also enjoy the plain tater tots, as do my dogs when I accidentally drop them! After they first opened, the service was less than stellar. I think they have improved in that department, but it may just be that I avoid sitting at tables. I mostly get take-out or sit at the bar, and I have always had great service in those two areas. I do wish they would bring back the Turducken brat as a regular menu item (it was on the original menu, and I was assured it would come back eventually, but I have yet to see it). It was my favorite brat and I would eat there more often if it were available.
(4)Ryan B.
Love in the wurst way. After hearing the name & concept, I had to go check this place out. Let me just say it does not disappoint. 1st) The atmosphere was alive on a Tuesday night for Bingo (shocking). There had to be at least 50 people passionate about their bingo markers. They "say" it starts at 9:45, but I would get there by ten. Usually have a 1/2 hour between games though. You get 3 bingo boards per purchase, so that will last you the whole night. 2nd) Had the PBR Brat & was very happy to have it served on a pretzel bun w/ sauerkraut, sweet onions & peppers for about $6. And it was incredible. 3rd) Waitstaff is extremely friendly, and so are the people. Multiple people said best nights are Wednesdays for Trivia & Fridays for drinks and people. Definitely THE BEST bar in Ypsi, & I even agree with Ian M: and Washtenaw County.
(5)Keith A.
I really dug the wurst bar. This was yet another place that my friend took me. It also happened to be another hit. It was the afternoon, so the bar wasn't close to packed. That was cool as it just made it easier to get beer.As expected, there was a good selection of michigan brews. I had to have some shorts, so that was what I was going to settle on. I had to get some food as well. I know that sausage is what I'm supposed to order, but I was on a veggie kick, so it was the veggie tot nachos instead. They were really good. I also loved the fact that it came in tot form. A fork was needed for it, but it didn't end up lasting too long. I will need to try out the sausages next time I'm here. It does seem a bit wrong on my part and that will need to be rectified in the future.
(4)Shaun P.
Yes, I'm still feeling a little sick from the experience the night before. We traveled a little ways to try this bar and the in-house ground sausages and other locally gathered food products. I was very excited to eat here so I saved my appetite all day for the forth coming meals. We started off with the scotch egg and the pimento cheese dip as appetizers. The scotch egg arrived and I started to eat the scotch egg and then I noticed something that wasn't quite right. There was a coolness in my mouth and due to the lighting I didn't notice until I shined my phone across the plate. To my surprised I found the sausage surrounding the egg was completely raw. The waitress then took the plates and informed the kitchen of the problem and returned with two new eggs. Again, the egg was not hot and there were touches of pink throughout the sausage which was still undercooked but acceptable to eat (still should have been perfect). The pimento dip was very good with the pretzels but the laughable amount of pimento dip was very embarrassing. The app included two pretzel rolls sliced and toasted on a flat top. There was just enough dip to cover three pretzel slices. There had to be about twelve slices and that goes to show you how much dip was there to enjoy. We then order two bison and lamb sausages because of sumac spice and what I believed was a perfect combination with that type of meat. A few minutes went by and the server then returned to tell us that this sausage was not on the menu that day. We settled for other sausages which were good and no complaints except the tater tots were cold. I really believe the fryer was not at the proper temp to be able to fry the menu items. We were still hungry and order the jambalaya which was nine dollars and came in a french onion croc. The price does not justify the amount of stew that you receive. Listen up guys the dish jambalaya is creole dish that is supposed to be flavorful hearty, comforting, and a filling dish. This dish lacked all these components. When we begun to eat the stew the rice was not cooked and hard and we returned this as well to the kitchen. I was hoping a manager would have stopped by and at least to apologize because I consumed large portion of raw pork. I love raw meats but, when you are grinding your own meats in house this opens the door to pathogens that cause people to go to the hospital and especially with pork. This whole review would have been pretty much been tone down if someone shown some type of concern. Although, on the brite side was the server who was very embarrassed and sincere about all the problems we were having and she was the saving light of the night. This bar this night served quite possibly the Wurst bar food....Oops! I mean worst food I had in a while.
(1)Hymae W.
I went here for the first time over the weekend. It's probably the greatest find i have had in awhile. They have all these weird but awesome barts. So far i have tried the Red Rock Smoked Andouille and the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo. Both were awesome. They also have all kinds of awesome vegetarian dishes and special. My girlfriend really like the spring roll brat and wishes they served it all the time. She also tried the sweet potato brat but wasn't a huge fan though she appreciated the idea. Their beer and alcohol selection is pretty damn good. And to top it off their music is amazing along with the atmosphere. I really want this place to make it, there have been so many places that have failed in this location. Man i love this place! Mark my worlds I will get the dukedom here!
(5)Caitlen L.
My partner and I decided it was necessary to try out the Wurst Bar when we saw an advertisement online for vegan seitan sausages. After just one trip there, I can safely say that I haven't the slightest CLUE why this place would EVER market itself to vegetarians/vegans. I don't necessarily think I'm faint at heart when it comes to tolerating things like people eating meat in front of me, etc. But the entire place is so decked out in animal carcasses, it was difficult not to lose my appetite. Tons of leather seating. And every single chair in the place is crafted out of some "exotic" animal hyde. And I'm not just saying it's leather crafted out of exotic animals. I'm saying that my seat had a freaking TAIL and HAIR on it. It even SMELLED. It was literally like taking a seat on a rotting animal corpse for dinner. I know straight up meat-addicts who would be uncomfortable with it, so to say the least, I was extremely disturbed. On top of this, the service was pretty bad. When we entered, there was no one to greet us. We stood around for a long, awkward moment before we decided to seat outselves. A server waved from afar to acknowledge us, then didn't come around for another 20+ minutes to take our order. It was another 10+ before we saw our drinks. We saw our server chatting with coworkers multiple times while we were tapping our fingers waiting. Anyway, don't ask me WHY, we decided to stick around long enough to try the food. Another 45 minutes later, it finally arrived. The seitan was the worst I have ever had. And I've had pretty "meh" seitan. I'm not even sure how you can make seitan so bad. It was flavorful, that certainly wasn't the problem. But chewy. And I mean CHEWY. It was like chewing rubber. My partner ended up spitting it out and not eating hers. I tried my best to be a good sport, doused it in ketchup, and ended up swallowing a piece of food that I couldn't manage to chew properly and had a big seitan ball stuck in my throat until after we'd left. The tots we ordered with the sausages were alright. Kind of seemed like the frozen kind you buy from the grocery store. Nothing special. But still, very welcome seeing as I was starving and couldn't even manage to swallow the rest of my food. To boot, the prices were totally unreasonable. I'm very willing to pay a good penny for a good meal, but $15+ for a sausage a dog couldn't eat? I'll pass! Needless to say, worst restaurant experience of my life. My partner and I stress to our friends that it really is the "worst bar". The only way I'd ever consider going back is if they ditched the disgusting animal seating, trained their waitstaff on time management, and hired a new chef who actually understood how to cook for the meatless crowd. Even then, it'd be iffy.
(1)Juin C.
Love the atmosphere! Such a mix and variety of people...love it! Great drink specials. Food is great. Seems like they have many spicy options. Staff is very friendly. Janelle is one of the best waitresses I have ever had. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable on all Wurst Bar has to offer. My husband said the brats are the best he has ever had. Would absolutely recommend this place for drinks and food!
(5)Scott K.
Are you in the mood for a divey bar with unique food? Wurst has a Peanut Butter burger on a pretzel bun (it's more of a thai peanut sauce). They have the best scotch eggs I've ever had (you'll never buy them from the Renaissance Festival again), crispy outside and perfect inside, and spicy! Get the mixed tots, regular tots with sweet potato tots, they come with a cinnamon buttercream sauce that is amazing. They have, as you might expect, all kinds of wurst, including seitan for vegetarians. The curry wurst corndogs were awesome and came with a curry ketchup that completely made the meal, but don't expect to be smoochin' a lady who wasn't eating your wurst already. ;) Monday nights are Trivia nights with Charlie, your host. He's pretty hilarious, and we enjoy not really winning. The wait staff is very off and on, awesome at turns and neglecting at others. If they were friendly and attentive more consistently, this'd be a 5 star review.
(4)Sam E.
We waited over an hour for our food at lunch today. Ridiculous. Our waitress was fabulous, the beers were good, but I will never try to eat here again. I am SO disappointed with how long it took to get some tots and salad. We ended up taking our food to go, being late, and eating our food in class. Asked for a manager, we were told there was none. We were not offered anything at all for the trouble. Disappointing.
(1)Liz W.
Food is solid, seating is meh. I'm not a fan of high top tables or booths because I am old, fat and claustrophobic and my husband is handicapped and needs a place for his cane. The crowd here is young but friendly. The waitstaff are green but eager to please. It is a tad overpriced for what you get but I am not too worried. The sausages are the way to go in here, unless you like your burger cooked too long. The tots are quite tasty. The pimento cheese is tasty as an app. Get an alcoholic beverage as it is a bar and pop is a ripoff. There is plenty of fine bevo to pick from as well as hard cider and they serve up a decently strong mixed drink if that is your preference. I have sampled the rabbit and fig as well as an alligator and quite liked both. My husband sampled a burger here and was unimpressed but he quite liked his brat the second visit. I have had better sausage to be sure (I'm a sausage snob) but these are worth a whirl and I'm eager to try more. Toppings are fun, I prefer the kimchi and peppers to the sweetish kraut though. We will swing by periodically as it is so convenient to us but we wish it were more comfy for us to be honest.
(4)Karla M.
I used to live three blocks from the Wurst Bar and went there frequently. Six months ago I moved, and am now several pounds lighter :-). But, boy, do I miss the Wurst Bar. It really was home away from home. Atmosphere: fun. Jesse et al. have done a phenomenal job redoing this space. You can cozy up to the bar, find a nice niche to talk, or be right out in the open to meet and greet. Service: always friendly. BJ and Kelly will know your name after just one visit and make you feel like an old friend in no time. Sometimes table service is spotty...their inconsistent table service is really the only reason I didn't give them 5 stars. Value: incredible. The quality of food and drinks they serve for the price is just unexplainable. I don't mind occasionally spending money for good food and drink..but you don't have to here. Drinks: great draft menu. Local craft beer at awesome prices.m I've heard they have great liquors too, but that's not my thing so I can't really weigh in. Food: everything's phenomenal. Their specials are well thought out and they meld flavors in creative and mouthwatering ways. There are really no "misses" on the menu. The burgers, the salads, and their vegetarian specials call to me. The food is fun and well-crafted and made of good quality ingredients. Try it...you'll love the Wurst!
(4)Jen K.
Well, I had two different types of experiences here, so we'll start with the best part and then tell you the other. Good part - food. Definitely recommend the tots. Pretty chill atmosphere (considering we went on a warm Saturday night) and I like their set up. The couches are definitely a nice touch. I respect and appreciate the fact that they had to card us... twice. They've obviously been burned by some idiot patrons. WURST PART - having Shot Girls blatantly miss serving or offering shots at your table. We saw two girls, dressed in light blue dresses, go up to the table in front of us, make it all the way around our table, and then go straight to the table diagonal to us without even considering ours. Then, they took it a step farther by turn around, glancing at our table, then walking away. ... Really? Great service., girls. WOW. It's a good thing my phone died. I almost videoed them, just to prove a point. Not only because we were missed.. twice... but, I have experience that tension before. It may sound pretentious, but considering the races of the girls, and of us, The management might be getting a personal email from me, too. Hoping they actually read these Yelp comments, too. I am not amused by that. It's a bit insulting. Let's keep it real tho -- people are @$$holes and stuck in their time period. It just seems with all forms of media out there, we could possibly learn to progress as people and maybe acknowledge one another? Don't get it twisted - I am planning to go back here. The atmosphere wasn't bad and the servers were nice. They might want to reconsider who they've got serving.
(3)Beck E.
What a quirky place! I ordered the alligator & crawfish boudin on a pretzel bun because it sounded unusual. It tasted fine, but I thought it needed the creole mustard. Next time I will stick to the more traditional flavors, but trying something new was fun. Also stole some potato & sweet potato tots from my friend sitting next to me, and they were piping hot and good. Our waiter reminded us of a JV pirate and was very friendly and likable. The decor was off-beat (in a good way), but the seating felt crowded and odd. There isn't much parking either, so good luck finding street parking.
(4)Katie C.
I put off going to the Wurst Bar for way too long. Finally made it and the food was outstanding. The poutine tots were loaded with cheese curds and hot gravy, and the portion was too big for two of us to finish it. I had the Chicago brat, and I have never tasted one so good! Makes the others in town seem sad in comparison. The brat was super spicy (I hate it when things are supposed to be spicy and then they just barely are- this had me sweating!) and the toppings were plentiful and just the right mix of spicy and sweet. My boyfriend had a burger (don't remember the name but it was loaded with two kinds of salami) and he loved it. Lots of choices for beer/cider on tap or bottled. Loved seeing local offerings on the beer list. So worth the trip to Ypsi, we will be back.
(5)Samir N.
This is a pretty cool place, and I would consider going back if it were not so far west (over 20 minutes west of the airport!). It is kind of pricy, too, for what is decorated like a dive. They definitely have tons of beers (including Ommegang bottles FTW!). They even have skee ball! I was pretty pumped and went this cabbage roll special. It was really sliders stuffed (they do not skimp) with meat sauteed with cabbage. It was not bad, but not great. I also order the tots - both kinds. I liked the regular more than the sweet potato. Each brat is like $7 or $8, so I am glad I fixated on the special. Hopefully, those are much better than what I had. Yelp classifies this is a gastropub - I would call this a bar with gimmicky brats in order to temper expectations.
(3)Justy R.
I can't say enough about this great place. As a vegetarian, I was super impressed with the selection of vegetarian options. And not just a veggie pita that everyone does. We were waited on at the bar by what we later found out was the owner. What a passionate and friendly guy. He had us trying new things and it made our dining experience 10 times better. The three of us ordered a ton of stuff because we were so excited to try everything. Pimento cheese with warm pretzel bites (amazing!), vegetarian poutine tater tots (I died and went to heaven), seitan bratwurst, vegetarian broccoli cheese soup (lucky me on special that night) and the manager had me try the new Asian tofu that was better than any other I've had. My friends ranted about the whitewash sandwich and brats. Did I mention the beer selection?! Holy cow..and that night had bourbon barreled drafts. On top of all of this, the prices are beyond reasonable for such an epic menu. This gem puts little hipster restaurants in trendy places like Ferndale (don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan) to shame. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Brian W.
If you are looking for atmosphere, this is not the place. A total dive. If you want good Wurst( sausages ), then stop by. We had the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo, Alligator / Crawfish Boudin, sweet Italian, and Bratwurst. Very good. You can have them served on either Pretzel bread or Brioche. The Brat paired with the pretzel bread very well. The one item that they missed on was the Poutine Tots. Tater tots with cheese curd. They didn't even have any gravy on them. This menu item needs to be removed or re-thought.
(4)Mickie W.
For those of you who are confused by the name. Wurst is the name of a ground meat sausage. The should give you a glimmer of what to expect at this amazing Ypsi location. I had heard good things about this place previously. Generally with good reviews I expect a BIG let down. This simply wasn't the case. The Wurst sports a large beer selection and a choice menu. I LOVE it when a restaraunt does 20 items right instead of offering 100 crappy choices. The prices are very resonable and they have a different event every night. I had the rattlesnake chirizo and could eat it every day. They had a rabbit dish, turduckin, and wild bison. There were some good vegetarian dishes and inexpensive starters. This would be a perfect week night, mama doesn't wanna cook, kinda place. On a very very soft note...I disliked the ice cream dessert. The waitress said it is usually a love or hate thing and it was just not my cup of tea. We will be back if not regulars.
(5)Elsbeth S.
You expect crappy bar food. You get delicious food instead. The lobster rolls are totally worth the trip. Different then the usual because its minus the mayo. The butter flavor is exactly what this sandwich needs. The bratwurst has all the spice and kick you want and fun toppings to bring it alive in your mouth. Don't forget the tots!!
(4)Jakub B.
Went here one night to try the place out. Really great atmosphere to the pub, from the moment you walk in to the time you sit down in a booth or at a table (I grabbed a booth). Creative decoration make this a really cool place to be in. I tried the Wurst bratwursts (specialty as I was told), and it was delicious. My only complaint is that the sauerkraut is more sweet than sour (something I don't go for, as I like the European sour/bitter kraut). My order also consisted of the sweet potato tots, which went well with their various mustards (5 in all). Overall a great place I would come back to, and could frequent for good bratwursts.
(4)Erin B.
I first went here in pursuit of the illustrious nacho tots I had heard so much about. I have to say, I was not expecting a restaurant that serves tater tots & bratwurst to be such a swanky place! The decor is unique & trendy - a bit of industrial look by the bar, chandeliers & comfortable booths on the main floor, sports playing on the big screen TVs, & community benches for big groups. It can be a little jarring in a "What are they trying to do here?" sort of way, but the different design aspects coupled with the "play everything" juke box reflect the eclectic menu very well. I will say, the warm colors on the wall combined with the lighting makes the place a bit too bright. If it were my establishment, I'd dim the lights a bit & create a more swanky feel to go with the booths, chandeliers, & industrial look. The menu is extensive & fun. The tots are divine - crisp, golden brown, & perfectly done. I highly recommend the chili tots. I was less impressed with the nacho tots - less cheese than I'd like & the chorizo tasted like flavorless, veggie sausage (maybe they messed up my order & I got the veggie chorizo instead?). But, their Bison & Lamb Merguez brat definitely made up for the nacho tot disappointment. The daily specials are amazing here - $2 Whiskey Wednesdays with trivia, $2 craft beer on Fridays, & they even hold charity events (the "20 feet of meat" sausage-eating contest to benefit FLY children's art center just happened last week). But, they lack a good gluten-free option for their brats. Nobody wants to eat bratwurst on a warm piece of lettuce. Bring me a gluten-free bun or even a corn tortilla! It's not that hard! All-in-all, this is a great place for a casual bar night. My only suggestions would be: 1) More cheese on the nacho tots & maybe a new chorizo recipe. 2) Dim the lights so the atmosphere leans more toward swanky than garish. 3) Bring us gluten-free buns!
(4)Chandra P.
I wish I could give 2.5 I have eaten here 5 times and 2 out of the 5 times, the food was FANTASTIC! The other 3 times, the food was AWFUL - like to the point that I could not finish my bratwurst - which is unheard of! I don't consider myself a picky eater although I am not a big fan of meat. I should preface this review by stating that I have always ordered the vegetarian brats here. Since I order the same two brats every time, I feel like I know what to expect but twice, they looked and tasted completely different. In fact, I was sure that they had mixed up my order! Both times, the waitstaff tried to convince me that nothing was wrong with my meal. I know the vegetarian brats are "uncased" but once, it was like I had a scoop of oatmeal in my bread. "No ma'am, they always look like that." Oh, and it was COLD oatmeal. The last straw was today when we went. I ordered the spicy vegetarian "Saitan". I had it last time (less than a month ago) and it was amazing. This time, it was completely different. It literally tasted like it was full of grizzle. Even if it wasn't, what the HELL kind of meatless food has the texture of grizzle?? Also, it looked like a freakin' small, red hot dog - totally cased. I tried to eat it but it tasted awful. I asked the staff and they replied, "The brats are always different depending on who the chef is." hmmmmm. Also, today they were out of the sweet potato tots (one of their best items), the pretzel buns and several other items. I was totally bummed. If I were there alone, I would have gotten up and left. The service is very friendly but slow. I joked that our waiter must be in the kitchen doing the cooking because the only time we saw him was when he was bringing out food (and there were only 2 other tables). Today, the music was very loud...at 1pm on a Sunday. That being said, I will go here again because my husband loves the place (a meat eater) AND I like the decor. I find the seating comfortable and conducive to conversation (when they're not playing stairway to heaven super loud). They also have tolerated my 10 month old screaming and spitting up all over their floor and seat cushions.
(3)Pete P.
Stopped in The Wurst Bar last night to celebrate my son's birthday. I like taking my kids out for a meal for their birthday because at the age they are (early 20's) they don't have a bunch of time to hang with their old man, so I like to take advantage of the opportunity. We had the Scoth Eggs for an app. He had Buffalo Chicken Brat and i had the Spicy Italian brat and everything was excellent! The server was really good and took care of us. It wasn't particularly busy (Memorial Day plus EMU is done for the semester). I also ran into a couple of people I haven't seen in a few years so that was nice as well.
(5)Matt M.
M E A T and B E E R Easy menu to navigate, several unique sausages and good burgers. Good salads and a few excellent craft beers on draught. A fun "college bar" atmosphere where it's no big deal to see a guy with full sleeve tattoos drinking some Brewery Vivant sitting with a woman in a business suit drinking a PBR out of the can. Food and atmosphere was 5 stars, service was mediocre. We were pretty much ignored whilst the server was busy talking with her co-workers. I "Checked In" and received a coupon good for that visit! I think it was for 15% off food total!
(4)Eric G.
Im updating this review based on a few things. First of all.. The owners are great and very involved in this bar. Second of all, im addicted to this place now. I seem to go in here once a week at least now for lunch and bring co-workers with me...... from Livonia! it is absolutely worth the drive. I have branched out and tried pretty much every type of wurst and am working my way through the menu. The pimento cheese spread is awesome. It comes with pretzel bites that are crispy, salty and good as hell. One of my favorite things here and one of the reasons i get sucked back in here so often is due to the super creative specials that they run. Most recently was the Thanksgiving Brat which was almost too awesome to describe. Do yourself a favor, go down there, get a brat and one of their many great beers they have on tap. Hands down the best place for grub and a beer in Washtenaw county.
(5)Paterno J.
$2 whiskey Wednesdays..... enough said. The food is also great. I got a southerner burger(fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese) and an order of scotch eggs. I wasn't disappointed
(5)Amber D.
This place is awesome! The bf and I stopped in after hearing about the Friday deal: $2 pints of delicious craft beer after 8pm. Can't beat that! We arrived around 9pm. Parking is on the street, but we didn't have any problem finding a spot. There was kind of a line at the door, but we were pretty much expecting that. What we weren't expecting was to be given some delicious, hot soft pretzels with pimento cheese. I LOVE pretzels, so I knew I was going to like this place a lot. They had a great selection of beers on tap, most of which had high ABVs. $2 two hearted ales just can't get any better, really. We didn't try out any more food, but from the surrounding tables, it all looked delicious. I was seriously eyeing the nacho tots and am definitely getting those next time I come. The decor is nice too. Lots of long, high top tables are good for meeting new people and starting conversations. I swear, if this place was in Royal Oak or something, it would be 10x as packed. I'm happy we came to the Wurst Bar and I can't wait for my next trip!
(4)Tom B.
BEST bar in Ypsi. The Wurst bar is young... A great place to get a quality tube steak, a cheap drink, and friendly people that give quality service. The only thing bad about this place is that its getting to popular. Please go here and see what you think. Not the worst...Try their Wurst. I guess Saturday needs a new special... How about $7 any pitcher?!
(5)Richard F.
The Wursts were not the best, but they weren't the worst wursts I have had... We visited for the Yelp event and tried a couple of wurst varieties. I had the spicy rattlesnake chiorizo and my wife tried the vegetarian hot Italian. Both were tasty and good. I did have a little trouble eating mine as the sauce saturated the bun and made it necessary to eat it with a knife and fork. The pimento cheese dip that was served as an appetizer was very nice too. We also enjoyed the mochi for dessert. We tried some of the sauces on the table and found the one made with horseradish to be a nice compliment for the spicy sausages we ordered. I will try the other sausage varieties on another visit as I love my tube steaks.
(4)Shawna S.
I really enjoy this bar! I have been twice - first at a Yelp event with a friend and then again on my own. When I went on my own it was the weekend after Thanksgiving - they had a "Thanksgiving feast" brat - it was AMAZING! It had the turkey brat, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. I got the sweet potato tots with it and it was a little piece of turkey day all in one! One cool thing about the Wurst Bar is the menu selection - there are several "exotic" brats - I am yet to try them, but am intrigued. There are also several bun and topping choices. The service was decent both times I went. The servers help if you have questions and seem enthusiastic to take care of you. The prices are a little high for a brat, but worth it because the quality is amazing.
(4)Josh W.
The food is interesting, creative and menu changes all the time. These guys and gals are constantly making new omni and veggie items to try. The other reviews talk enough about the food here but it is important to point out that their beer taps are AMAZING! They are always pouring premium Michigan beers that go on happy hour for cheaper then you can buy them in any grocery store. If you don't feel like drinking the award winning craft beers you can just rock a can of PBR or get the always on special pitcher w/ shots special. Follow Wurst on Facebook / Twitter to keep up to date with their crazy menu and frequent specials.
(4)Joe B.
Great place for food/drinks. Plenty of beers on draft.
(4)B A.
I am obsessed with the Wurst Bar. They have the most zany and intriguing food that I have ever seen and tasted. No matter how peculiar the special may seem, I have to try it. From a Thanksgiving meal on a brat to mac-n-cheese on a brat to a p.b. brat, it all lures me in and hooks me. Now, don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have pegged myself for someone with such wacky tastes. I used to look at their menu and resign myself to get the most typical and "normal" sounding thing on the menu. It was only a matter of time until the magic of the Wurst Bar convinced me to love the rest of their menu. Chef Dan is incredible. He is responsible for the spectacular concoctions, if I am not mistaken. I was touched that he came out to talk to me once when I had ordered something off the specials board that the waiter didn't realize had already run out. Dan came to apologize, offered to prepare something for me in its place, and made sure I received something on the house. Now, that's the way to keep customers coming back! And a quick shout out to super servers Janelle and Isaac. If you're fortunate enough to sit at one of their tables, you're in excellent hands. So, whether it's the zany menu, the local brews, the convenient location, or the mellow-yet-exciting atmosphere, it'll reel you in for good. If you're anything like I am, it won't be long until it's your new favorite spot.
(5)Lynn H.
The Wurst Bar is the best bar. Or at least one of them. Fun atmosphere - check: The Monochromatic red walls feature white cardboard deer head mounts while deer antler and faux-crystal chandeliers provide lighting. I can see why most nights are standing room only: Outstanding service, delicious food, good drink, and good company. We'll be back!
(4)Ruben L.
4.5- Likely to be a 5 star upon successive visits. I'm confused. There is both a listing for "The Wurst Bar" as well as "Yelp's Sausage Fest At The Wurst Bar." My review is based on the yelp elite event, and I'm just gonna drop my review right up in here. Let's see how many "Wurst" Puns we can drop into this review. AMBIANCE- walking up to this place, you gotta think to yourself, this must be the Wurst Bar in Ypsi, as the sign would in fact indicate. The place is pretty open, as you can see the whole bar as you walk in. Decor is "interesting" as they have what appear to be paper machete skeletons up on the wall. Definitely brighter than I would imagine a bar to be, but not so bright that you think you're in a hospital or something. They had soccer on the tvs- no points scored for that one. SERVICE- Our server, Josh, actually requested that we give him a shout out, so Josh, here you go! Josh was very friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu. My friend ordered a coke, and Josh let us know that it was Mexican coke, which is better than American coke because it is made with real sugar. Drinks aside, Josh was very helpful in picking out condiments to help compliment our dining selections (more on that in a bit). And considering how much mingling my +1 and I were doing, he was very attentive when we were at our table. Wurst service...rocks! MENU- the wurst menu had an interesting variety. A number of different "wursts" (you can see their menu online), and plenty of drinks to go around. As we were here for an event, our choices were limited, but they said we were more than welcome to try things not offered that evening. FOOD- We started out with pimento cheese and pretzel bread. Ish was very tasty. Someone at a near by table had ordered some tots, they were gracious enough to share. Turns out they had both "regular" and "sweet potato" tater tots. The tots were tasty, but sweet potato tots!? They were on point. Only at the Wurst Bar. After we teased our palettes, it was time for the main event. the brats. My +1 is vegetarian, so he rocked, you guessed it, a vegetarian Brat. I originally was going to go for the PBR brat, but after talking to Josh, he sold me on the Rattlesnake chorizo. The vegetarian brat was nice and juicy (according to my friend) and if you had told me I was eating rattle snake, I would have never known. That chorizo had the right amount of heat and was great. The owner (manager?) stopped by later and explained that the brat was about 35% rattlesnake. He said after 20%, you take on the taste of rattlesnake. He said it would be 100% rattlesnake, if not for the fact that rattlesnake is $39/lb. Say what!? To finish off the meal we had (what I image were home made) mochi. Mochi at a non-japanese place? Wurst idea.....and it totally worked. For those unfamiliar with what mochi is, look it up:-D OVERALL- definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, or even if you're not. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly, and you get to tell everyone how you had the best time at the Wurst Bar. Anyone get an official tally? CELEBRITY RATING- Brady Hoke (yes, even he'd come from A2 to check this place out)
(4)Natasha P.
UPDATE: Within 24 hours of my writing this review, I was contacted by one of the owners of The Wurst Bar, who apologized for the coupon mishap and offered to rectify the matter. For that itself, I will be back at The Wurst Bar as often as possible, and I am changing my 3 star rating to a 4. I may have mentioned this in another review, but I LOVE hot dogs, sausages, any kind of wursts... you get the gist!? So when I realized what The Wurst Bar was all about, I had go eat dinner there and soon. My friends complied with my enthusiasm and we ended up there the next weekend. By sheer coincidence, we were there while Eastern Michigan University was on spring break, so it wasn't very crowded. We got a booth and Kayla our waitress brought us our drinks, she was extremely attentive and helpful the whole evening. A friend ordered the Fox barrel pear cider, which I liked so much I ordered my own. For dinner my husband ordered the Bison, Lamb and Swiss Merguez, with spicy peppers and I ordered the Spicy Rattlesnake Chorizo with onions and sweet peppers. Both were really good, but I preferred my husband's choice of brat. The brats were tasty, well flavored, and moist. They were not dry like some brats become from over cooking. The two things that I didn't like about the place was: 1. A vegetarian friend, ordered a vegetarian brat that was quite small, and when he tried to order another, they said that they were all out of vegetarian brats and his only option was the vegetarian tots. If they advertise having a lot of vegetarian options, they should make sure those options are available. 2. When you check in on Yelp at The Wurst Bar, you get a 15% discount coupon. All my friends checked-in and all of us had 15% coupons. Also we were getting 3 separate bills for our table. When the waitress brought our bills, she forgot to put on the 15% off, which was ok. We reminded her, she apologized, and went to get us new bills. When she came back, she told us that the manager had said that they only give you 15% off one entree and each of us had had 2, so we only got 15% off 1 brat on each bill, and nothing on the rest of our orders. We decided not to fight it, and just paid and left. But it was a bitter end to our otherwise perfect evening, and is the reason why I have given The Wurst Bar 3 stars instead of 4. They should not have coupons (or they should be more specific on the coupon) if they are going to be vague about it and not honor them properly.
(4)Aaron B.
Some of the best food to be bought at a bar in the area! Great burgers and of course awesome sausages in a cool environment.
(4)Sarah N.
As a former EMU student, I was sad to see Theo's go, but Wurst has added a completely different (and more sophisticated) vibe to Cross st. Every time I go in there the food has been absolutely delicious, the staff/owners are very nice and helpful. They give great suggestions if you want to try something new and are always very courteous. Of course, the brats are amazing, but the tator tot nachos are also something worthy of trying. If you're looking to try something different from the usual burger joint, Wurst is definitely the place to go. The only con is that parking can be a bit tricky if you don't know Ypsilanti.
(4)Greer T.
I went here with a group of four for the Tuesday Bingo Night. You get one bingo ticket for each item you purchase after 9pm with the first round of Bingo starting at 9:30ish. The bingo was fun but be warned there is about 30/45 minute wait between rounds. The main thing reason I did not give more stars was the service. One of the other people at my table ordered a basic mixed drink (Captain with Diet Coke and lime) and had to have it returned because it was bad. I know it was Bingo night so it was busy however, the appetizers took a long time to come and sometimes we had to ask the waitress several times before things would arrive at the table. Additionally, the greens in the side salad tasted strange and the cinnamon dip the pretzel came with was way too sweet. Pros: -Good Atmosphere -Ok sausages and burgers -They have vegetarian options. - Good beer options Cons: - Poor Service - Not a fan of the Tater Tots or Cinnamon pretzel dip
(3)Elizabeth K.
The Wurst Bar is a very cool addition to the Ypsi scene. What I really appreciate is the attention to their craft - they have a great menu of sausages, divided into two categories: Usual and Unusual (or something like that). In the usual category, you have a couple vegetarian options, a sausage made at Red Rock, and a couple of regular Brat types. In the unusual category, things get really interesting: rabbit, rattlesnake and other exotic meats make an appearance, as well as clever preparations. I had the 'hot wing' brat, which was a chicken/pork sausage battered and fried, dipped in frank's red hot, and covered with finely chopped blue cheese. I wasn't sure from the description whether the Frank's and the blue cheese would be in the sausage or on top, so if you're not sure just ask. You can get the brats on brioche or pretzel buns, and there's a variety of options for other toppings, like peppers, that are free. Sitting on the table you will find 4 kinds of mustard, so customization is not only possible, but unavoidable. My friend had a burger, which looked delicious and was reported to taste great. We had the pimento cheese app, which came with some celery and some sliced soft pretzel. This to me was just OK, but lots of other people seem to like it. At $4, it's well-priced if you're looking for a little something. With your burger or brat, you can add a side-salad ($3, homemade dressings available) or tater tots ($2) - regular potato, sweet potato or mixed! The sweet potato tots come with a cinnamon whipped marshmallow dipping sauce which was over the top for me, but again, I appreciate the commitment The interior has some nice moments (trophy heads made out of paper, fun chandeliers), but in general is a bit divey with its black faux leather booths. They have lots of great local beers on tap, and a large selection of bottles. Great place, I look forward to returning!
(4)Valerie B.
I LOVE Wurst! Food is great, atmosphere is fun. But! DO NOT let waiters change your order. I ordered a drink special, and the waiter brought me something slightly different. I immediately inquired as to what happened, and he told me it was the cheaper option, so I drank it. I got my bill, and was charged over twice the cost of the special. I tried to debate with the waiter, and he would have none of it, so I just had to pay. I'd still return, but make sure you know what you're getting.
(4)Lina M.
I had heard good things about the Wurst Bar for months before finally deciding to stop in. It happened to be both happy hour and trivia night while we were in, so it was quite busy, but even so, we were seated promptly. Our server, James, was extremely helpful and very attentive, even despite how crowded it was. The atmosphere was laid-back, the decor an eclectic mix of typical bar-type memorabilia and, in the back where there are booths, bright colors lent a fresh vibe. My partner had the chicken bratwurst and waffles (which tasted just as good as they smelled) and I had the quesadilla burger, which was a perfect blend of flavors and wonderfully meaty (brisket & chorizo). We also sampled the rattlesnake chorizo, which was good, but not so much as our main entrees. For dessert we shared the Wurst Sundae - the cacao ganache and whipped creme fraiche made it rich and complex, and much more satisfying than other ice-cream based desserts I've tried wherein you're always left with too much blandly flavored ice-cream once you've eaten all the good bits. We were very pleased to find this gem of a place in Ypsi - we'll definitely be back for more.
(5)Michelle C.
My first visit was for Yelps sausage fest. The service and food was wonderful and very deserving of 4 stars (my true rating is 4.5). I ordered the rattlesnake chorizo sausage. It was quite spicy but absolutely delicious. I was able to pick my own toppings which included saurkraut and sauteed onions. My boyfriend got the PBR brat and he has been craving the brat everyday ever since. The brats were served with a mix of regular tatertots and sweet potato tots. These were one of the best tots I have ever had- it was done to a perfect crisp without burning. The table has 5 different kinds of mustards that you can spread on your brat as little or as much as you want. The saurkraut is homemade with red cabbage. They were out of saurkraut and I had some that wasn't quite fermented yet (so it was crunchy). I'll be going back just to try out what their saurkraut is supposed to be like. This is a very casual restaurant with boots, high top tables, and seating area at the bar. Food is very reasonably priced (approximately $7 for brats). The restaurant is small and difficult to get around and the bathroom is very small. Imagine a very fun, dive-y bar.
(4)Rickelle C.
One of the best bars in ypsi with excellent specials and great beers.
(5)Scott A.
Delicious! Well-prepared! Just sloppy enough! I ordered the Wurst burger, and I got to share some of my kid's Mr. Peanut, and my wife's sweet tots. It was all very, very good. The drink selection is impressive, the service was excellent, and the total on the bill was very reasonable. The atmosphere was what I'd expect, yet larger, and more *clean* than I had imagined it would be. The 30-minute drive isn't going to keep us from eating here again.
(5)Bee R.
pretty great and consistently flavorful and delicious! it's one of the few places I can count on to get what I want and have it a) be served hot/fresh and b) get great service. That said, it's weird sometimes, and the atmosphere isn't my favorite, and I detest the styrofoam to go packaging. BUT, I'm so stoked the food is so damn great. Perhaps when I'm not pregnant and can enjoy the 2$ jameson nights, I'll warm up to the atmosphere a bit? Or not. I'm happy they're there and doing great things- not a huge menu, but a nicely executed one!
(4)Megan M.
All the best Ann Arbor bars are in Ypsi, and the Wurst Bar is clearly going to be one of those. For starters, any place that has tater tachos is predisposed to be my favorite, and they have a rocking vegetarian version topped with a house-made black bean crumble with just a hint of ginger. The sausages are plentiful in both meaty and vegetarian versions. I had the apple-tofu wurst topped with delicious purple cabbage sauerkraut and grilled onions. The wurst itself was a little under-flavored compared to the black bean crumbles, but the toppings more than made up for it. I'm thrilled that there are multiple vegetarian options on the brief menu, because this wurst wasn't my immediate favorite, but I have more to explore and am convinced the next will be a hit. My boyfriend had a wurst involving bison with the same toppings, and declared it delicious. Our server was friendly and upbeat, and averred that she was delighted to be working in this new iteration of the closest bar to EMU. In addition to great food and a solid beer menu, the Wurst has skee ball. What more could I want? I'm pretty pumped to go back for Whiskey Wednesdays with trivia.
(4)Erin K.
This bar is great! Great menu, homemade mustards, pretzel rolls and server. It has a fun atmosphere, they make everything in house (sausages, dressings, etc) and they have an 'unusual' menu of funky sausages and burgers. We ordered the Scotch eggs as an appetizer. If you don't know what these are, they are medium-hard boiled eggs, wrapped in a spicy sausage, then deep fried. They served them with homemade spicy mustard. If you have never had them and like eggs and sausage, definitely give them a try! Another appetizer is soft pretzels with a pimento cheese sauce. While I did not order this, I did have a pretzel roll and the pimento cheese and I can only imagine that this appetizer would be amazing. I ordered the Southerner burger and unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. I was not asked how I wanted it cooked and it was over cooked and dry. I also did not like the friend green tomato that came on it and I am usually a huge fan of fried green tomatoes. This one was very hard and had a bad dry crust/breading. However, the pretzel roll I got it on and the homemade pimento cheese were amazing! Also, they sell all of their sausages uncooked if you want to take them home and cook yourself and they also sell the pretzel and brioche rolls. Oh - and they had a nice beer selection as well! All in all, it was a fun place and I would go back - and it is an hour away from where I live.
(4)Joshua A.
Now if someone asked me my opinion of the Wurst Bar initially I would've been glowing with praise. After going on and off for a few weeks now I can only say that the food is great, the beer selection is decent, and there is one particularly terrible server. Twice that I've gone there I've had terrible service from the same waiter. I'm typically a laid back guy and can understand when someone has a bad night, but after a repeat occurrence I can only say they're just not very good. I like to go to wednesday night trivia and the first time I had this particular server everything was fine until the end when he had decided that despite a trickle of people coming in over the course of the night everything had to be on one bill. We tried to get him to separate the bill in a simple way but he started arguing with me about how his system couldn't do it. He left in a huff with our bill but sure enough it came back separated. Though he went on a rant about how his register crashed three times trying to do it and it was a huge inconvenience for him. The next time I went back was last night. I came and visited some friends again for trivia and dreaded seeing this server again, though I wanted to be nice and everyone deserves a second chance. When he had brought me my food my burger didn't have pimento cheese on it. Though he had tried arguing with me that the mustard I had put on my burger was actually my cheese. He eventually got me my cheese, though went to refill my water and spilled water on me while doing it, didn't even apologize and just walked away. Later on come time to the bill again, this time I hadn't ordered any alcohol but just a burger and he tried charging me for a beer I didn't have. Then afterwards brought back my revised check that had a burger more expensive than the one I previously had on my bill. At this point I was sick and tired of dealing with this guy so I said screw it and paid it. As I was leaving he made a point of making a dash in front of me to push into me while I was walking out. Though I can't give a one star review, because some servers there are quite nice and good (the food is also fantastic), just this one in particular left me with enough terrible experiences at the Wurst Bar that I don't think I will ever return. Edit- Since I've written this review such a long time ago, the waiter in question has not been spotted, I'm returning my review to a much more appropriate 4 stars. The food is too good to not come back. I went over thanksgiving and had an amazing Thanksgiving style bratwurst. Absolutely phenomenal.
(4)Rebecca A.
Wonderful, fresh, bright food and incredible service! My husband and I decided to check out the Wurst Bar after reading positive reviews online, and the bar lived up to the hype. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, food that was clearly the priority (that is, food that was MORE important than the "gimmick," not playing to the name), and a courteous, enthusiastic waitress. Janelle, you rocked. Perfectly crispy tater tots, you also rocked. And blue cheese wedge salad? You were the bomb. But it is Bison and Lamb Sausage that has stolen my heart. Best wurst I have ever eaten, and obviously prepared with love in-house. I will be coming back here soon and I will be bringing my friends.
(5)Ian K.
First off I just have to say.... This establishment is not a step in the direction of excellence, it is a LEAP! (180 degree turn from the previous) From what I can tell, the space that it occupies has been remodeled, so it is easy on the eyes. I like the couches that they have at some of the tables. Heck this place even has a skee-ball machine that if you score enough points, you can get a slight break on your tab! (I think you need about 400 pts though, which is no easy task.) The menu is quite interesting and contains some sausages that I guarantee you won't see in a regular resturant. Things like rabbit and rattlesnake! They have a decent bar which runs some microbrews on tap and all the normal stuff in bottles. So far I have been here twice, The first time I had the South African Boereowers which was very good! On my second trip I ate the turduckin. Great place to go for a drink and some top-notch, exotic meats!
(4)Mark S.
My New Friday night hang Out This place has become my bar, from the $2 draft on fridays to the rabbit and fig wurst anyday everything about this place is the best. Only Complaint is the music levels Can be Defining out front. but thats why I usually head to the back kick it and throw some Darts looking forward to another good night out this weekend.
(5)Surranna V.
Southerner burger was amazing. Everything I have had has been amazing. 2 things that hold back that 5 star rating, the serving sizes are small, the pricing on the tater tots is high. I always want 2 brauts, and 2 burgers. For the price of taters I might as well get a burger.
(4)s b.
Haven't eaten here but food menu is intriguing! Good variety of beers and personable service. The Friday draft specials are awesome too!
(4)Jody D.
This place has some of the most delicious and creative foods I've ever had. I want to move back to Ypsi just so I can go to Wurst Bar more regularly and get their delivery! I've eaten here about a dozen times now in the last year and have been very happy every time. Last night I had the curry brat special with the Sriracha slaw and I was in heaven! So many flavors and not overwhelmingly spicy! As always, the sweet tater tots and their special dipping sauce were great; I could just eat those for my whole dinner! My girlfriend had the Venison & Potato brat and liked it very much as well. She said it reminded her of the Irish sausage made by her favorite butcher. Because our eyes are too big for our stomachs, we also split the garlic Toulouse brat and were happy with that one as well. As a mustard lover, this place having...what... 4 different mustards on each table is another huge plus. I've also had their burger in the past and was blown away by how good it is. If you are dying to go and have picky kids that are scared of brats, just get them the burger. That's what we did and they were happy! I'm also always very excited to see what new drafts they have as they frequently rotate through many high quality locally brewed beers. Last night I had the milkshake stout and it did not disappoint. Our favorite appetizers are the pimento cheese dip and the curry-wurst corn dogs. I just ate lunch and I am getting hungry writing this! If you've never had pretzel bread, you should go for that alone. Wow. I've never had bad service there, either. The servers have always been helpful, funny, and attentive. Last night we had Heather as our waitress and she did a great job. No complaints. Anyone looking to try something new, to not pay Ann Arbor prices but get the same quality, or just wanting a really good dinner, do not miss out on trying the Wurst Bar. You'll be hooked like I am!
(5)Orval Ale S.
Food is very good. Draft beer selection is above average but inferior to that at Red Rock. Bottle beer selection is also above average but ridiculously marked up. A solid place overall. Upgrades in facilities was a nice touch compared to an earlier visit. *WARNING* Make sure they credit your tab for the Yelp 15% discount. I got pimped on a previous visit.
(4)Jenna H.
Calm atmosphere, lots of unusual variation on a common theme (sausage), a decent beer selection, and the right price point for the area -- under $5-7 for a sandwich. The atmosphere was pleasant for eating, but the space could obviously also accomodate a crowd and a show. Waitress and other staff were super friendly. I have had better sausage, but it was way more expensive. Wurst Bar's was pretty good and extremely good for the price. The most surprising thing: the best ice cream mochi I have ever had in my whole life, and I have had a lot of ice cream mochi. Vanilla, coffee, and orange (or maybe mango) flavors, so fresh and delicate. Also, it's open til 2AM every night of the week, yipee!
(4)Meagan B.
Great burgers and brats. Their beer selection was okay, nothing to write home about. It would be nice if there were more sides that weren't fried or covered in mayo but you don't visit for the sides. The pimento cheese dip was yummy! Ordered the nacho tots (minus jalapenos) for the kid, they were okay, don't know that I'd order again. Also had the PBR Poached Brat and the Southern Burger (on a pretzel roll) and both were very messy but extremely delicious. Don't feel like I'm hipster enough to really fit in but it won't stop me from going back!
(4)Kristen C.
I just got back from my first visit to The Wurst Bar and it was absolutely fantastic! My boyfriend and I decided to try it out after seeing the sign go up a few weeks ago. The atmosphere was super relaxed - low lighting and funky decorations. The bar was well stocked and very large, with lots of room for people to sit at. Our waitress was Wendy and she was very friendly and attentive. The beer offerings were decent, and we both had draft Michigan beers. We tried the pimento cheese dip for an appetizer and it was SO good - smooth with a little spice, and served with pretzel bread slices, which were toasted and buttery and overall AMAZING! My boyfriend had the rattlesnake chorizo, which he said was spicy, flavorful and delicious. I had the PBR brat and it was by far the best brat I've ever had. The choice of toppings for the sausages were great, and we both agreed that my pretzel roll was the better choice over the brioche, but both were good. He had the potato salad with his brat, which he said was fresh, crisp, flavorful and amazing. I had the tator tots with my brat, and they were SO good - crispy and delicious, and a mixture of regular tots and sweet tator tots (which were incredible! my gosh!). Overall, we both really liked the Wurst Bar. The service was great, the food was fantastic, and there was a wide selection of beer in bottles as well as cans. Hopefully they will eventually expand their draft menu, but its decent for a place that just opened. We live just two blocks away, and we will absolutely be coming back!
(5)Charles Y.
Wurst bar has a fond place in my heart mainly for being one of the only gastropubs in the metrodetroit area. The ambiance is fun and modern, while the food is delicious. They have a really excellent selection of Michigan beers and their drink specials are second to none. Sometimes the textures of their sausages throws me off from one day to the next. I cannot understand how an italian sausage one day will be phenomenal and the next day be bland and tasteless. Other than minor consistency problems, I've always had a great time. I like their mini corn dogs (with curry ketchup) and their chefs takeover (on mondays). Their staff is friendly and welcoming. I follow them on facebook just to see what they're mouthwatering specials are. overall: YUM!
(4)Mark T.
Great sausages, cool bar, solid beer selection. If you're in the area, it's a good spot to get a brat and some tots.
(4)Trevor M.
My brother told me to check this place out so we all went for lunch one day. The place has awesome food and would recommend stopping in for a quick bite if you are in the mood for a brat. Service was really good but I wasn't blown away by the poor lighting and decor. The skeet-ball machine was pretty cool
(3)Kate B.
Well, we've now tried everything on the menu *lol* (not all at once!) I am not a big fan of the more exotic (as they are labeled) sausages on the menu...the rattlesnake was too spicy/couldn't taste much over the paprika/hotness, and the bison was very dry. I did like the regular old "PBR" brat, it was nicely spiced, not-too-greasy, good snap on the skin, tasty. I also really enjoyed a special vegetarian "brat" that had apple and mushroom in the ingredient list - was very good. I also like the menu vegetarian brat - interesting texture (like a moist cornbread?) but great flavor...I'd like it better in a wrap than on a bun. For regular wurst, I prefer the softer brioche bun to the pretzel buns. I love the Southern burger, the crisp crust on the green tomato and the pimento-cheese are a great combo. I usually don't eat much meat, but I get cravings for this burger. Tot's are quite good, but I didn't care for the marshmallow-fluff dip that comes with the sweet-potato version, but generally the tots are a nice change from standard french-fries. My husband really likes the tot-nachos - and I agree that they are super-comfort-foodie/delish. We enjoy the variety of mustard and the curried-ketchup at the table. I am not a huge fan of serving everything in a bread pan...it's hard to cut things (impossible actually) and it shades the food/makes it look sort of unappetizing as the lighting is dim...there is a reason a nice, heavy white plate is so ubiquitous :O) I am really happy Wurst Bar has booths, as high-tops and regular chairs are very uncomfortable for me (I have neuropathy in my legs from TM). Many of the booths are the really nice "Godfather" type, with curved seating that makes conversation easy. Service has been top-notch/excellent every time we've dined. I really like the decor, I covet one of the red chandeliers even tho it would look extremely out-of-place in our home.
(4)Jason N.
I can see The Wurst Bar becoming a favorite. I have been there three times (twice on the first day) and have not been disappointed yet. The brats are absolutely delicious, and as others have mentioned, are made fresh daily. I'm a beer guy and was pleased to see great beer on taps. Someone else mentioned that they should remove Sierra Nevada Bigfoot for something more local, like Wolverine Dark Lager. I disagree! Great beer is great beer (...and I'm thoroughly unimpressed with Wolverine). I spoke a little bit with the bar manager, and it was clear he was a beer guy, too. I was told they are planning on adding a few more taps. We've already seen Bell's Hopslam rotated into the mix. I can't see why I would go to Tower Inn now; better food and better beer (hopefully they can keep the draft lines clean). Only an entire wall lined with taps could make me happier, but I'm not sure that is the kind of place this will become. The Wurst Bar is still young. It is clear that management wants to keep some of the Theo's crowd around, but at the same time want it to be something different. I'm not sure what that something different is just yet. Regardless, four stars for great food and beer.
(4)Karen T.
Wonderful food! Beer in bottles? Great staff! Sterile "new" vibe. (Thank-god it was fixed up from Theo's, oof). Keep it up and keep it going and I will return regularly. Interesting options for meat eaters and vegans alike!
(4)Meggie S.
My first visit was on a Thursday night around 8pm. I had been hearing a lot of buzz, and so had the rest of Ypsilanti apparently. It was more busy than I had expected that time of day (before the college night crowd usually comes out). I had a PBR brat and my friends and I shared a pitcher of Miller Lite. I was definitely satisfied with my brat but disappointed in the beer selection. I wouldn't complain too much, however, since it was so cheap. I returned the following Wednesday for trivia night. I tried the nut burger (a bacon burger topped with crunchy peanut butter), a Jameson and coke ($2 special on Wednesdays), and got to sample the sweet potato tots that a friend ordered. The decor is cheap and crappy, but I can appreciate that they're trying to be unique and it's definitely a conversation starter. The food isn't gourmet, it's bar food. But I enjoyed it. Where else can you get a good bratwurst or a burger with peanut butter on it in Ypsilanti? Definitely unique and it fits my budget. It's worth a try at least once, if only to critique the walls and get a cheap drink.
(3)Leanna G.
I'm super happy this bar popped up in Ypsi. The beer list is great, first of all, and draft Michigan brews are $2 off on Friday nights, which is a great deal. We had an italian sausage wurst on a pretzel roll, which was great. The star of the show was probably the nacho tots, covered in chili and cheese and jalepenos. My only complaint would be that the cheese cools off and hardens pretty fast, so you gotta eat them quickly. I'll be a regular!
(5)Naim F.
Damn fine dive bar. I'd probably give this place 4.5 stars to be honest; I've always had an excellent time here. The food is very good, and there's always a good eclectic selection of beers to be had. Atmosphere is pretty great. Service is also good, although sometimes you will wait for a bit. No matter, it's worth it.
(4)Mary L.
I am vegetarian, but the pregnancy is causing me to actually crave for meat one day, specifically, for hotdogs or bratwurst. I know it's not the most "healthy" food but what can I do? I tried their rabbit and chicken wurst with sweet potato tots, and my husband had the lamb wurst with the regular tots. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how good rabbit and chicken can be! And my husband also liked his order. The sweet potato tots were good, but if I go there again, I'll probably go for the mix of sweet potato and regular tots, since the sweet potato tots were too sweet after a few bites. They also came with this really sweet dip, with a hint of cinnamon. I actually enjoyed the tots with regular ketchup and mustard better than with the dip. Their special looks pretty good, and their vegetarian options look unique too, which will be a good reason to go back some day.
(4)S F.
We've come here several times already and are impressed with the quality of food that comes out of the kitchen for a college bar/restaurant. Homemade brats are the highlight here (hence the name Wurst bar) and we've sampled the garlic and regular brat which were really good. They have a long list of specialty brats like one with alligator and one with a play off buffalo chicken wings, but we haven't ventured to the more interesting ones like that yet. We must say the "umami" burgers are awesome and the thing we crave to come back for. Even better than the so-called famous "Umami Burger" (been there twice...not worth the $ you pay for it) out in CA. They grind their own blend of beef and have a special sauce that cooks with it that gives this burger an over-the-top rating for us. We've always had great service, but once got served by a "hipster-know-it-all-sarcastic" dude that seemed rather arrogant and left us feeling awkward and angry and wanting to punch his face. Don't know if this is the new attitiude for college types, but have seen this type elsewhere in similar newer food establishments (we're in our 30's...), so no grudge here. The only redeeming thing about him is when we had a problem with a brat, he summoned one of the owners who was so extremely down to earth and knowledgeable about the food he puts out and very open to criticism as some of the menu/recipes are still in its early stages. Everything here has been good for the price and we will ALWAYS come back when in the area.
(5)R S.
A decent selection of beer and some lovely, unique food in a relaxed atmosphere--what more could you want? I love the hot seitan brat, recommend giving anything with the pimento cheese a try, and my boyfriend swears by/ritualistically orders the Scotch eggs. And the specials! They frequently have specials that are ingenious and delicious! Make sure you ask your server and/or check out the board as you walk in. More waitstaff would be good on crowded nights. Busy though they've been, we have always been happy with our servers and really look forward to going here.
(5)Gretchen E.
The food was abysmal. I ordered lobster rolls. The menu claimed to have claw and leg meat. It seemed to be ersatz lobster meat...ewww. It looked like worms...ground from a meat grinder. The bragged about seasoning was nonexistent. I was hoping for classic large meat, delicately seasoned mayo-based lobster salad in a roll. It was a total failure ...no seasoning and rubbery tasting in a mushy cut roll. There were a measily few tater tots. I had a better lumch that day...McDonald chicken Mcnuggets...lightly battered and fried to a delicious crisp served with Honey BBQ sauce that was delectable. Ugh...all these weeks thinking of a lobster roll dinner in a fun beer bar. And, by the way, it was crowded, loud and the service was slow. Not ever going back.
(1)Kelly B.
Went for lunch before the summer beer fest. Started off with drafts from Witches Hat Bear Ass wheat great beer, nice selection of micros. Unique selection of brats from your standard fare to ones including rattlesnake, lamb, alligator, or one done up like a buffalo wing. Tots served on side, regular or sweet potato, and a side of marshmellow fluff stuff that makes them like dessert. Prices are good. Server was very friendly, food was a bit slow coming out for how empty the place was. I would go back again just to see what was new on the menu.
(4)Chrissy J.
This place was great! We went on a Friday night, and it was packed to the rafters. The guy checking IDs at the beginning was a little gruff, but whatever, it's probably necessary. We ordered from the bar and then wandered around a little bit, waiting for a table to open up. I have no idea what kind of magical Hogwarts grads they get to wait tables at this place, but somehow our server was able to be extremely prompt and on the ball despite the massive crowd and large number of tables he had. We didn't want for anything. The food was AMAZING. I had the vegan tots, my husband had the vegetarian hot seitan wurst, (the other people we were with probably ate stuff too, but they make pretty strong drinks, and I have no recollection, hah). It's nice to be a vegan and still be able to enjoy quality bar food (one can only have so many hot pretzels, hold the cheese before going insane). As I said, the drinks were strong and well made, and because it was a Friday night, all Michigan drafts were only two dollars! Minus a star because of the ID guy and because the bathrooms were a little gross (ladies need to step up their wall graffiti too...touchy-feely platitudes from your mom's facebook page make for shitty reading material!). Overall though, Wurst Bar is most excellent. I want to go to this bar every day and become an alcoholic and tot-addict. Very easy to see why it's so crowded.
(4)Ian M.
After a long... let's say evaluation of the Wurst Bar, I can confidently say that it is one of the best bars in Ypsilanti nah Washtenaw County. The obvious intrigue of the places is the food; I mean who can say no to eating a deadly animal cut up, ground and put in bratwurst form? I have yet to try everything on the menu but from the things I have tried I have yet to be disappointed. The only real complaint I have food wise is that I wish they cooked the burgers to order and not medium well. Not that the burger was bad but just that I prefer a little juicer burger. But there is more to this bar then it's delicious food, it does a great job of rotating the taps and giving people a chance to try new micro brews, most of which seem to be from Michigan. I would highly suggest coming in on a Friday for $2 draft nights and try some great beers. Along with the rotating tap they have a great selection of bottles you can try and for those just looking for some cheap beer they have $2 cans of PBR, Stroh's, Atwater and more. They do keep Miller Light on draft for those of you that clearly need to rethink your life, but hey what ever floats your boat. As for the service I have heard some complaints but I myself have not experienced any such thing. I tend to sit at the bar and have found that the bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, but the few times I have sat at a table I haven't had any problems. Now for the only thing I'm not a huge fan of, the setup. I like most of it, the bar, the walls, the booths, but I'm not a fan of the high tables. I like to have my feet on the ground when I'm eating over dangling there like a toddler to small for my chair, and as much as I love family style seating at some restaurants it makes Wurst seem to much like a sports bar which I feel they don't want. Overall this is a great new bar that you should tryout if you haven't already, and if you have go back and I will likely see you there. In short if you like good beer, good food and are a bit of an adventurous eater, and love Hall & Oates, this is the bar for you!
(4)Emily V.
damn tasty meats, along with an awesome variety of local and exotic beers and liquors. my first encounter was their college night on the first week of being open... they tried too hard to be Theos... loud, trashy people with top 40 hits. Luckily by the following week, they figured out how to use their stereo system and refined their taste. I love that every night has a little bit different style. One time during bingo, the DJ only played Metalica. I found it hilarious. St. Patrick's day was a blast-I went twice in one day! The staff is fun and friendly (for the most part) and they are true to themselves. It can sometimes be a hipster crowd, but there's also sporty dudes, older couples, professors and even families with little kids. It is just a chill place. The only downfall is their credit card rule. I haven't been in about a month- so maybe they've figured it out, but last I remember it was a minimum $10 transaction... definitely takes away from my financial plans for the night. If you don't carry cash, bring friends who do!
(4)Emma K.
Well done Ypsi, well done. I loved my burger. It was insanely delish and the tots were super tasty too. We had an adorable server named Wendy who knew her "wursts". The only downer? Cliche "shots" girls wandering around pushing booze. Lol. Aside from that it was amazing!! We will be back soon:-D
(4)Nancy W.
Just discovered this fabulous place. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. I had the rabbit, fig sausage topped with sauteed onions and kimchee kraut- yummm! And the sweetie had the burger special of the day- Truffle Burger- best burger I've tasted in the county- hands down. Very fresh and tasty side salad. Great value- the prices are more than reasonable for what you get- a rare find around here. I might have given 5 stars if the music was a little less loud and had a tad more light over our table to better read the menu. It is a bar, however... Word is, they're starting a 5-course dinner on certain Mondays- these chefs know what's up- so we'll definitely be back to give that a shot. Music Trivia was starting as we were heading out- another reason to go back!
(4)Totiluvsme M.
stopped in recently with the hubby & we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Atmosphere was great & food was wonderful. I had dessert (raspberry cosmic pie) & hubby ordered the nachos.. highly recommend both. Our server, James, was friendly & attentive & most importantly kept our drinks full. Will definitely return!
(5)Erin V.
I tried the sweet potato tots. AWESOME. If you don't like tater tots, try the sweet potato tots. You'll thank me!
(5)Lily K.
I need to eat here a few more times before giving a more thorough review, because I still have some questions, but so far so good. I was impressed by the exotic selection of bratwurst from vegan tofu and seitan option to rattlesnake and rabbit. I had the tofu option and was a little underwhelmed, felt it was starchy in a starchy big bun, but am going to give it another shot. The burgers looked amazing too and are made from brisket meat! I am hoping to try one with cheddar cheese and crunchy peanut butter. Instead of fries, the Wurst Bar has tots, both sweet potato and regular. At first I thought that was exciting but after a few bites I missed my good old french fries. Looking forward to trying out some more things on the menu!
(3)John Norman C.
Great burgers, and everything else I've tried there has been pretty tasty; Wurst provides unique options on the menu and make it a great place for the adventurous eater. Service has been average to better-than-average every time I've dined there. Nice selection of beers and liquor. The owners of Wurst have much-improved the venue from the old Theo's days ("Theo's" was the previous name of the bar). Just wish the food was a little cheaper based on the (smallish) portions - plan on spending at around $30 for a meal with a side dish and a few drinks (tip included).
(3)Jennifer K.
Fun vibe. Awesome food. Fantastic crew. Seriously, my son and I eat here at least once per week!
(5)Tony D.
My girlfriend and I are moving to Ypsi in mid-July. We stopped by here for lunch when visiting our future condo. We had a great meal. The sausage was clearly fresh and the combinations were thoughtfully put together. I had the PBR sausage on a pretzel roll. Loved the mustard options at the table. Also had two fantastic drafts and played a round of skeeball. Waiter was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to becoming a regular and enjoying the nightly specials.
(5)Robert L.
Looking for a place near downtown Ypsi this past Wednesday night and several people suggested The Wurst Bar. Not a place that I would have seeked out without being prompted so I am very happy to have found this place. My wife and I sat down in a booth near the bar and ordered drinks and browsed the menu. When our Janelle came over to greet us we were overwhelmed by her enthusiasm. Janelle Suggested that we try the pretzels to begin with so we ordered them to start. The Pretzels were so good, but the addition of the cinnamon buttercream dip really added tot eh flavor. For dinner, we both decided to order burgers. I ordered the Original with the Brioche bun and the mixed Tots on the side. The flavor of the burger was amazing. My wife ordered a Bruiser on the Pretzel Bun and that was also terrific. For the record, Both Burgers and both buns were extremely tasty, I would recommend the pretzel bun. Overall, our experience was a Winner! Great food, a fun atmosphere, but most of all, Janelle made it that much better.
(5)Crazylegs H.
Great beer menu both high end and low end, good specials on the classics. Food was good and easily some of the best for ypsilanti area. The alligator boudin resembled a crab cake-esqe consistency. Interesting menu, to say the least and they did it well. This is the location of the old Theodoors bar and if you're an ypsi native or an EMU grad it will bring back many memories. The place is clean and neat (except for the bathrooms (mens) which looks and smells exactly as it did when it was a college bar....however they do have a sign stating they are going to fix the bathrooms up...and that can't happen soon enough. Otherwise, it's a nice place with friendly staff, good drinks and food.
(4)jim s.
Stopped in after seeing a check-in from a friend. Liked the hipster meets dive bar look, and my wife found a new favorite beer from the selections list (Short's Soft Parade) while I had Shiner Bock. The Nacho Tots (think nachos with tater tots instead of corn chips) were unique and good, as was my PBR Brat with Kimchi-kraut topping. Try the Creole mustard on top. A bite of our friend's Alligator & Crawfish brat was reminiscent of a crab cake. Highlight was the best Scotch Egg I've ever had, with a perfect runny center. Our friendly waitress (Janine?) took good care of us, and there was free bingo after 9pm, with a card given out with each drink purchased, where I won a whopping $2.25 in a 4-way split of $10.
(5)Megan B.
This place is great! I went last night with my husband and we had a great time. It wasn't terribly crowded and, after we figured out it was a "seat yourself" situation, we settled down in a nice booth. The ambiance was warm and very pub-y; music was just loud enough to be heard but not so loud we couldn't talk. The played a few Ryan Adams songs, which made us both smile. In terms of food, I was not disappointed. I had the rattlesnake wurst and my husband had the one with the bison and swiss. We swapped for a few bites and were both big fans of the other's. The one thing I didn't like was the sweet dipping sauce that came with the tots. Now, some may be a fan of it, and I'm not trying to rain on any parades, but it was waaaay to sweet to have with dinner. It's a combo of cinnamon, sugar and marshmallow fluff and it was just too much for me - like the straight up sugar exploding in my mouth. The sweet tots themselves were awesome. Tiny little bites of sweet potato - yummm! But I just prefer mine with bbq sauce or ranch. The best part about this place was how unique it was! I can't wait to go back and try the other wursts. I'm no vegetarian, but even their options for our plant loving friends sounded tasty!
(4)Andrew M.
The food is stupendous! Get the pretzel bun for sure. Good beer selection and great service. Toppings on burgers and brats have no extra fee, which is rare but really nice. Great tvs too. My new favorite ypsi bar.
(5)Becky S.
After my second trip here I feel confident in this three star rating. Food is good. I love all the topping you can get on your brat, but was a little underwhelmed at some of the less conventional options. Pork, rattlesnake, bison, rabbit, and venison honestly all taste the same when stuffed into a sausage. On the last visit I tried a burger. The Southerner has a fried green tomato, bacon and amazing pimento cheese spread. Asked for it well done and was told they only cook their burgers to medium well. Wha?? It came out of the kitchen well done anyway. Tasty, but the burger patty was oh so tiny. That's all I'm going to say about the food, there are plenty of reviews on here already. Parking is bad, even at lunch time. I suggest walking. There is a $10 credit card minimum, which is a terrible idea. I know credit card companies change you, but come on, many people simply don't carry cash anymore. This will surely drive away some business. If you only have two beers or only order one meal, chances are your bill will be under $10. Food and service were super slow during our last visit. It was lunch on a Thursday and there were maybe three other tables. Place is fine for kids during normal lunch and dinner hours. They have high chairs and booster seats. What they don't have is a changing table in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathrooms-yuck. They are unchanged from the ol' Thoe's days, minus a coat of paint, but including being outdated and dirty. Overall, it's a okay place to eat. Nice little niche. I wish them well.
(3)Sarah M.
I would give them five stars for service, because my waiter was great and when I misunderstood the menu he fixed my issue promptly. I ordered the Southerner with no bacon thinking that it would just be fried green tomatoes in lieu of a burger patty, but I was wrong & it showed up with a burger. My waiter was great and replaced the meat with the veggie burger patty option. My food was okay (not bad, but not great). I seriously wonder if they have tried the fried green tomatoes in the south (if you read my reviews you know I love fried green tomatoes), because the batter lacked spices/flavor/was too thick. I really enjoy going to the wurst bar, but I think I'm just going to stick to appetizers and drinks from now on.
(3)Saucemaster C.
Their food meets all of my saucifacations. One of the only places around with tater tots and exotic meats. Great specials/service means I'll be back really soon.
(5)Amanda H.
I heart this bar and am so glad to have it in Ypsi. Let me get the negative out of the way: the food isn't quite as good as it seems like it will be. Don't get me wrong - they have solid brats, great mustard, crispy tots, and all that good stuff...but the menu makes it seem like a foodie heaven which it is not. The food is reasonably priced and they have vegan options - i recommend the hot wing chaurice brat if you like spicy stuff. It's new though, so it can only get better. Now onto the good stuff: fantastic service, phenomenal drink specials, FREE pool, and a great atmosphere. I was last there Wednesday, which features trivia and $2 shots of Jameson, plus $3 shots of all the other whiskeys. The happy hour - separate from the whiskey deal - was also a steal. The place got packed for trivia but the game room was deserted, and features darts, ski ball, and fooseball in addition to pool. Our waitress gave us excellent service in back even when she was slammed, recommended great beers, and reminded us of all the specials so even though we were there for SIX hours the bar tab for two people eating dinner and drinking top shelf drinks was under $50. Excellent deal and great vibes - I can't wait to see it become an institution.
(4)Shelie M.
The sausages are great. The service was really good. Stay away from the burgers. We've been there twice, and this place is solid. The bartenders and servers have a cool, laid back vibe while still offering friendly, quality service. They've got an interesting menu full of both traditional favorites and unique offerings for those feeling more adventurous. The sausages are great and I've loved every one I've tasted. The first time we were there, we got sausages and the nacho tots and absolutely loved the food. My most recent experience, I ordered the Southern burger -- a burger topped with pimento cheese and fried green tomato. They say on their menu that they cook their burgers to medium-well, but will cook to order upon request. I ordered it medium, but it came out well-done. It was so overcooked it was like eating sawdust -- and others at the table felt the same with their burgers. The toppings were great though, and when I took off the burger patty, it was actually pretty fantastic! (Hey owners, please, please, please drop the medium-well/umami thing. You could make a really fantastic burger. The umami caramelization thing just doesn't result in a juicy burger, even though the effort is appreciated)
(4)Tom L.
Came here and had a mixed experience. The food I had was tasty, my Italian sausage tasted spicy and very fresh, the pretzel bun was a nice addition and the condiments were all unique and complimented the food well. The draft beer selection in what it lacks in vastness makes up in quality. The standard craft selections in bottles are there too with some hidden gems mixed in as well. Service was at first inattentive, we were a six top and the bar was not crowded so we were not hidden in the dining room. Once a waiter did swing by getting drinks, apps and food was a breeze. The draw back was someone in our group ordered a burger, on the menu they say burgers are cooked to medium-well and the waiter did not ask for a cooking temp when ordering. The burger was at best medium-rare. Sent it back to the kitchen with the expressed wish of medium-well and the burger came back more just warmed up rather than cooked. The waiter to his credit struck the burger off our bill with no problem and did ask if another dish wanted to be ordered. Maybe some tightening up in this newer place will result in a great addition to Ypsi. A good idea with some good food, I wish these guys the best of luck.
(3)Nicholas D.
Went for the first time two days ago. A Friday night and it was busy. Service was great. Atmosphere was great. Beer selection was impressive. Soups, brats and burgers are all made in-house which is largely why we decided to go there. It is all too often that restaurants don't make their own soups. We had the jambalaya which was excellent. I ordered the traditional spicy italian with a pretzel roll and kimchi-kraut and onions. It was amazing. The flavor was intense. Next time I will ask for extra kimchi-kraut just because I love both kraut and kimchi. I will also ask for the brioche roll for less bread. I could eat just the sausage and toppings. My wife ordered the Southerner burger (green tomato, onions, bacon) and it was delicious. Finally, and potentially the best part of the meal was the side of tots. We ordered the mixed tots with traditional and sweet potato. They come with a dip which seems to have a hint of cinnamon and what almost tasted like a weak fluff flavor. Incredible! The entire experience was excellent from the ambiance to the beer to the food. My wife and will certainly be back for more and wish that we had tried it earlier.
(5)R S.
Delicious food, cans of beer for 2 bucks, atmosphere is fun, but noisy. Don't plan on coming here to enjoy conversation with your friends because you will have to shout.
(4)Kellie C.
The Wurst bar has been a bit of a let down for me. I've been there a few times and the first time it seemed cool but it lost its luster fast. The decor is a bit too kitch-y to pull off the dive feel i think it was is going for?... but it is a little hard to tell what exactly this place is going for. Also, 2 out of the 3 servers I've had so far have been pretty rude, one even refusing to split our group's tab at the end, which is a pretty common thing when a group of 20-somethings go out for drinks. I don't know if the rudeness was intentional or not but either way it's lame. Although obviously not a fan of the ambiance, the food is pretty decent (who doesn't love a good brat) with a standout appetizer being the pimento dip... it's better than zingerman's. But most importantly, this place does have a great beer selection, although more draft options would be a lovely addition. Hopefully the Wurst bar can clean up its atmosphere kinks because it really does have potential.
(3)Erin D.
Now, I've only been here once...and it was at about 1:30am on a Saturday night, but not only was the kitchen still open...the food absolutely blew me away. I got the Southerner burger (a burger topped with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and bacon) on a pretzel roll with sweet potato tots. It might have been the best burger I have ever had. Just writing about it makes me want another one. I also tried some sort of hard cider that was very tasty, but haven't sampled any of the other drinks. Since I only got to spend about 20 minutes enjoying this new, awesome place, I cannot wait to go back. Also, worth mentioning, every employee I came into contact with was super friendly and helpful (even right before the place closed), including our very patient waitress. I had a hard time understanding how to order the food, but she walked me through it and made suggestions. Overall, a great first experience, and I hope to be going back there very soon.
(5)Kat F.
THE PROS: The food is AWESOME. Usually a great atmosphere, themed nights are great. One of my favorite bars in the Ann Arbor area. The CONS: I would seriously think about giving this place 5 stars if some of their servers were a little better. Some of them are great and nice but I've had too many experiences with bad service. I'm totally okay with people messing up orders if they are NICE and polite, but that doesn't always happen here.
(4)Janice D.
Great atmosphere. Impressive selection of beer and the place was not too crowded. Lots of tv's. And finally, the food was very tasty and impressive. Def try the curry corn dogs. Service was great as well, granted we visited on a sunday night, but we were well attended to, and enjoyed finding what will certainly be a new local hangout for us.
(5)Kay B.
I went to the Wurst Bar for a friend's birthday celebration. The bar itself is a great place with good tunes and a hipster decorating vibe. The space is pretty big and was surprisingly busy on a Monday night. Menu was extensive (and included vegetarian/vegan options!) and interesting and they seemed to have a good beer selection and cider! My only complaint here is that when I asked about gluten free options the waiter seemed confused. He was very eager to please and went back to the kitchen to ask about which sausages contained gluten. He told me that none of the sausages contained gluten (except for an oyster Rockefeller special sausage... shudder) so I went ahead and ordered a chorizo sausage and an order of the nacho tots with sausage to split. I didn't realize until later that the house special sausage is cooked in PBR... making it not GF, and that this was likely what was on the (delicious) nacho tots. Fail. However, I'm excited to go back to the Wurst Bar and give it another try. If you're looking for gluten free options, know that they're eager to please and can offer you any of the sausages in a lettuce wrap... just be sure to double check in the sausage descriptions.
(3)Brian C.
Man I love a bad pun. Definitely not the worst bar I've been to in ypsitucky. Lots of micro-brew beer (drafts on the chalk board behind the bar, bottles on the table menu), as well as $2 cans that will make your wannabee-hipster-heart squeel (pabst AND black label, swooooon)! Fresh baked pretzel rolls with crunchy salt (can't comment about the brioche roll). Sausages were good, although some of the pairings are a little strange to me (rattlesnake chorizo - who's going to taste rattlesnake after the punch of chorizo?). Next time I'm trying the rabbit-fig, or maybe just the straight beer-brat. Your choice of 4 different mustards or ketchup (if you're 5 years old). Seriously, who puts ketchup on a brat? Burgers also sounded good, there's one with pimento cheese and a friend green tomato on top (might have to try that next time instead!). I didn't bring my vegetarian girlfriend, thinking there wouldn't be much for her, but man I was wrong. Several veggie "sausages" and I was informed by one helpful server that they can even do vegan (you have to get a pretzel roll, they just don't butter/salt it). They clearly care about their food, we were asked by about 4 different staff members how the food was. Good to see a relatively new place soliciting customer feedback like that. If bars like this keep popping up in Ypsi, I might never drive into Ann Arbor for dinner or drinks again!
(4)Mike R.
great Burger and Bloody Mary. cool menu
(4)Lauren B.
I went here twice in one weekend!!! This place is amazing!!!!!! So many offerings for any type of palatte. Great service, great atmosphere! Just a cool place.
(4)Vinu J.
Went for the first time last week. Sausages (I had a rattlesnake chorizo) had good flavor, as did the tots. Service was friendly and enthusiastic. I usually like pretzel rolls, but the size and chewiness of the roll makes it a little challenging to take a full bite--will try the brioche next time. Glad to see this place is getting good reviews.
(4)Brett S.
I had heard about The Wurst Bar from a friend who said I should check it out. I looked at the reviews on Yelp for this establishment, and for the most part they were positive. The Wurst Bar is across the street from EMU campus, and used to be a college hangout called Theos. I know this area very well and as I approached my destination it started to dawn on me there might be a parking situation. Theres a small lot behind the bar that was full, so the only other alternative was to park on Cross street and feed coin into the parking meter. 75 cents gets you one hour, plenty of time for a quick bite and drink, right? Upon entering you are greeted by a display case of different large brats and sausages, from usual to unsual. There is a large chalk board next to the display case that that describes the days specials. I sat myself and noticed there wasnt many patrons, which I found odd since it was lunch time. Five minutes went by when the server came by and said she would take my drink order shortly. Huh? Another five minutes goes by and she comes to take my drink order. They have a nice selection of crafted brews and I order a Full Circle from The New Holland Brewing company. Ten minutes later the waitress returned with my drink and I placed my food order, Rattlesnake Chorizo on Brioche Bread with spicy peppers. I added a side dish of Half and Half Sweet Potatoe and Regular Potatoe tots. Twenty minutes had gone by from the time i entered till the time I received my beverage and placed my food order. Twenty minutes later my food arrived and it was very good. My sandwich was spicy and tasty, but the tots were just awesome! They were sweet and crispy, very nice. I guess in conclusion I can say the food was good but the service was very slow, though my server was very pleasant, she needed to pickup the pace a bit. There are numerous sausages to choose from like alligator, turducken, to the usual brat, and veggie sausages. I would like to return to try the other varieties, and to possibly give The Wurst Bar a higher rating. The parking is a downfall, (understandably their is not much they can do about that), but the service was very slow, I made it to the parking meter with two minutes left, whew! Apparently The Wurst Bar does a good business at night because of the college crowd, standing room only most nights. They would probably do better with a nice lunch crowd, if they tweaked their service a little bit.
(3)Jim P.
challenge accepted !
(5)Adam G.
The environment is pretty cool, but food and service left a bit to be desired. When I sat down I had no idea what to do... Sit and wait for service? Go up to the bar and order (although later I realized that I missed the giant "Have a seat" chalkboard). Someone finally came to our table about 10 minutes after I got there and gave us food menus, we only had drink menus on our table (that's quite a bit of time to sit there and wonder what's going on). She took our orders and it took about 45 minutes to get our brats, they were about 5 occupied table in the place. When I did get my food, it was upside down and all of my toppings were in the bottom of my tray, I had to re-place all of them with my fingers. I've heard quite a bit about this place and I wanted SO HARD to enjoy it, but it just didn't do it for me. Since they seem to have such a good following on here, I'll be glad to give them another shot someday.
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