Forager Brewery

The best restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota | Eater Twin Cities

"A solid kid’s menu makes this brewery and restaurant a surprisingly family-friendly dining option. Adults will also be satisfied by the wood-fired pizza selections, fun brunch choices, and classic pub grub. Plus, in a shocking twist, Forager’s beer offerings are varied, with both traditional draughts and experimental pours available." - Katy Spratte Joyce

The best restaurants and bars in Rochester | Eater Twin Cities

"It wouldn’t be a proper Minnesota lineup if there wasn’t a brewery on the list. The food is seasonal and locally sourced from the region and local farming partners. When eating here, expect, as the name suggests, foraged mushrooms, herbs, flowers, and spices to adorn the dishes. Not much of a beer drinker? Don’t worry, they have wine and spirits, too!" - Cinnamon Janzer

Part taproom, part community hub, Forager pairs inventive, locally foraged beers with a scratch kitchen and patio concerts. Celebrated by Hop Culture and anchored by the city’s annual Foragerfest, it’s a can’t-miss snapshot of Rochester’s creative spirit.

A community hub where barrel-aged beers meet a scratch kitchen sourcing from regional farms. Spotlighted by the Star Tribune and praised by Minnesota Monthly for genuinely local, farm-to-table cooking that stands up to the beer.

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"A dairy-free yogurt option praised for its cashew-based yogurt, served with granola, goji berries, and raw manuka honey; the cashew yogurt is noted as an unexpectedly good alternative for someone trying to reduce dairy." - Vanita Salisbury