Katya L.
Yelp
This new-ish brewery and taphouse in Slabtown is really dialing it in. Over several visits, I've been quite impressed with both the beers and the food.
The space is big, airy, and open to both the outdoor patio (and sidewalk seating) and the brewing operations, which is quite welcoming and very cool. The service is casual - order at the counter and receive your drinks, and the food will be brought out when it's ready. The bartenders do direct you to a table, so it's nice not to have to fight for seating if it's busy. Staff has always been friendly and welcoming during my visits.
The beer is great as well. A tight list of standbys will please fans of most genres, while a few limited releases keep things interesting. While nothing blew me away particularly, the several suds I've tried have all been very pleasing, from the weissen to the porter. I particularly like the currant wheat, and hope they do a sour or a saison in the future.
I do appreciate when a brewery has food that's beyond the typical fried pub grub, and the joint delivers here. While there's enough of that on offer - the fish and chips is a particular standout - there are also more creative and/or healthy offerings on offer. The ahi nachos are absolutely delightful, heaped with roe and creamy avocado, and the tuna melt features sliced tuna steaks rather than the ubiquitous tuna salad on buttery shokupan.
I like that it's a bit off the beaten path in still-industrial Slabtown. When Breakside is slammed, head to Hammer & Stitch for cool brews and comforting, creative bites.