Yay! I'm a fan of Brewsters.
This particular location is one of the newest additions to the Brewster family - they've really expanded over the last few years, with locations in Calgary, Edmonton, & Regina.
If you've never been to Brewsters before, I would definitely recommend this location for your first experience. Have a peek at the website as well, they show the menu, and lot's of information about the breweries (one in Edmonton, one in Calgary)
The most surprising to me is the pricing. I can't recall seeing anything on the menu over $16, and they offer a large variety of options as well. Salads (meal-style salads, not just rabbit food), Burgers (veg, chicken or beef), Asian & Indian fusions, pizza & flatbreads. We both had a hard time deciding what to eat :) I went with a Long Beach salad, my guest tried a seasonal pasta dish (Prosciutto & Portabella, w/ Tomato). Portions were sized well, and I took the advice from the menu, to pair my salad with a pint of River City Raspberry. Very nice!!
We were in just after lunch on a weekday - I've also been on their rooftop patio on a Friday afternoon. The atmosphere difference is like Night & Day, as I'm sure you can imagine.
The patio is fabulous - modern, roomy yet cozy, and a total sun-trap. Check this out next summer for sure. Inside is very nice too, but the only reason this review isn't 5 stars is because of the service...
I've experienced this before at other establishments, and it seems that the quieter it is, the more the service suffers. I get that you're bored doll face, but you might want to visit our table more than once an hour, and when you do grace us with your presence, try not to act like a robot!
I have pretty high-standards for customer service. Hmmm - this is turning a little negative...
Brewsters is a fabulous spot for lunch or dinner, and for happy hour or late night drinks. Fun crowd, really great prices, and great looking rooms. The fact that they are a micro-brewery has huge appeal, and you can even buy bottles & kegs right from the brewery :))
They are quickly becoming a well-known chain - which I am happy for, as long as they can keep their local charm. The last thing we need is another... starts with M, ends with oxies :))
KLM