Tenacity Craft

Brewery · Boston Edison

Tenacity Craft

Brewery · Boston Edison

8517 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Highlights

Tenacity Craft is a cozy Detroit bar with 30 taps pouring craft brews and a menu of delicious scratch-made pizzas—perfect for post-work unwinding.

8517 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 Get directions

tenacitybrewing.com

@tenacitycraft

@eater

"Tenacity Craft is now open at 8517 Second Ave. in the Virginia Park neighborhood of Detroit." - Monica Williams

Bucharest Grill’s Corktown Restaurant Is Closed; M Street Baking and Warda Patisserie Open New Sites - Eater Detroit

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"Tenacity Craft is now open in Detroit. The cafe-taproom is part of an expansion for a Flint-based brewpub. The building was home to seafood restaurant Fishnook." - Brenna Houck

New Southeast Michigan Restaurants and Bars That Opened in the Pandemic - Eater Detroit

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@eater

"Four year old Flint-based beer maker Tenacity Brewing is plotting a Detroit expansion. The brewery’s co-owner Jason Caya tells Crain’s that a coffee bar-taproom spinoff called Tenacity Craft is heading to a building at 8517 Second Ave. in the Virginia Park neighborhood just north of New Center. The new 2,000-square-foot outpost will feature onsite coffee roasting and brewing. The bar will also have a menu of snacks including pastries and items like nachos and tacos. If Tenacity receives state licensing approvals, wine and cocktails will also be on the menu." - Brenna Houck

Tenacity Brewing to Open a Coffee Shop and Brewery in Detroit - Eater Detroit

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Hailey Goddard

Google

Great beer, super knowledgeable beer tender, and small batch feel. Lived up to its ratings for me.

Alyce H

Google

So happy to have a good brewery in the neighborhood. Lovely fenced in patio so the kids can play. Beer, seltzer and cider selection is awesome and pizza is good too. It’s a winner from this millennial mom 🤣

maywither

Google

Fish Nook Brewery. one of my favourite places. excellent pizzas and beer

Sam Sherm

Google

The bartender is very friendly. The cold brew is outstanding!

Scott Burgess

Google

Tenacity is located in the neighborhood setting. Seems like there's a pretty decent outdoor space. Inside the brewery has a cool vibe. Unfortunately you only have one opportunity to make a good first impression, our first impression with the bartender was not pleasant. This brewery does not have their tap list on a board, you must scan a QR code to see it. The guy was impatient and annoyed we didn't know what we wanted. He also seemed annoyed when we asked about their IPAs, which they didn't offer. The place doesn't look finished either, with a very dirty unorganized look. Maybe it was leftover from Halloween but the spider webs all through the bathroom made you wonder about the cleanliness. Anyways, didn't like the one in Flint, Don't plan on returning to the one in Detroit.

Born A Bastard

Google

Mouthwatering, unique & tasty micro brews. Wish they were open on Mondays, for football, would've gave them 5 ⭐s.

Robert Goodrich

Google

I stopped in for a couple beers. Had a rye whiskey barrel aged scotch ale, and a Russian imperial stout. Both were very good.

Nathaniel Faulkner

Google

Great beer, really great pizza. Chill place. For sure a hidden gem.

Rebecca M.

Yelp

Love this place, every beer is solid and their cherry cider is a masterpiece. Best Detroit style pizza, there I said it. And awesome staff. Cool, chill vibe.

Stacia G.

Yelp

Found this spot off Woodward down a quiet street. Mothership in Flint where the beer is made however here they have their own bourbon. They have pre mixed drinks also and alcohol free ones too. Nice low key vibe- and tag a brew!

Cindy W.

Yelp

Great brewery! Had the Honey Blu Blu cider which was very good!! The pizza was wonderful Detroit style with the honey ... a new level!! Plan to go back in summer

Coach P.

Yelp

I stopped by because my cousin is in giving birth nearby! Cool Spot! Love the honey on the pizza and good beer! Definitely check this spot out!

Katherine F.

Yelp

This is a super cute spot with great beer and outdoor seating, it doesn't get better than that! Flights are fairly priced at $16 for 6 pours and they have a wide selection of different beers and ciders. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and helped me choose between a few beers I was considering. There is free street parking which is always a plus. I will definitely be back soon! Check out my Instagram for more @hangry_detroiter

Chris K.

Yelp

We stopped here with visitors this weekend and it was a real treat! They have a really nice selection of hard ciders, including a cherry, two blueberry, a standard, and a fantastic blackberry hard seltzer. Their non-alc root beer is also great! They also do really quite solid Detroit-style pizza as well. Great service, great drinks, good pizza, easy parking, chill atmosphere inside. All said, a great newer addition to the Detroit brewery scene!

Ike R.

Yelp

We had two different samplers of beer. Everything was really very good. And we were sitting outside with our dog and it was great.

gwen s.

Yelp

Very nice vibe, mid outdoor space. Beer very good and pizza was great. Good, friendly service.

Nick C.

Yelp

Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Friendly staff. Impeccable ambiance. Cool location in the neighborhood.

Rachel A.

Yelp

Such a great local neighborhood bar. As a patron that lives within biking distance it is always a wonderful local spot to enjoy a cold craft brew on a beautiful day. Indoor is very chill with a geat bar space and nice little outdoor seating for anyone that wants to soak up the sunshine. Very small food menu of pizza with meat and pizza without both delicious Detroit style made fresh to order. Cant go wrong for a brew and beer at this hidden jem in new center

Therese G.

Yelp

My kid 5, loved the pizza (without the hot honey sauce) and I love beer so this place works for both of us. I think the summer is probably a bit better for kids hanging outside but we claimed the couch and it was a nice setup. Got my butt kicked by a 5 year old at WAR but all good. Another beer helped with the loss.

Amy W.

Yelp

This was both of our first trips to Tenacity in Detroit. We have been to the one in Flint and we enjoyed it! We both needed tags for this location so it was perfect. It was a week night and all was pretty quiet. We were able to sample a few of their beers and both ended up ordering the Amber which we really enjoyed. I don't think this location has food. It was pretty chilly in there but I'm always cold. The beer tender was helpful and passionate about his job. For sure we will be back :)

Nicole B.

Yelp

Went here for a first date meet up. Bartender was super cool. Vibe was super chill. Loved the decor and the blueberry beer they had.

Danielle T.

Yelp

Brand new brewery location, they are a satellite location with the main location in Flint so not their first rodeo! You would not know it was a brewery from the outside unless you knew where you were going as there is no signage out front! New signage with the Brewery name might definitely help drive business! But chill vibe with lots of outside seating which is my favorite this time of year! Lots of beer options to the point I had a hard time deciding my flight so there is something for everyone's taste! They also have their own version of what I would consider calzones which were very delicious! Awesome spot and would love to check it out again to try even more of their enormous beer list!

Mj J.

Yelp

New Brew Pub in the city! What an absolutely cool spot, located in a city neighborhood. The main location is in Flint. They have a nice selection of beers and the mead was equally delish! I found it interesting that they don't name their beers here. They want to see what people order based on taste and not simply a name. I'm all about the Blueberry Wheat. Guess what? They are also on the TagaBrew trail. Come on out snd support this new pub. Live music on many nights They place appears to still be under renovation, but I just love it!

Eric D.

Yelp

I don't know why more dog lovers don't come here all the time. Just a short walk from 3rd street barkpark, they have an outdoor area and are dog friendly. Not to mention they have a good selection of microbrews. Outdoor area is great.

Alan S.

Yelp

Loved the dark wheat beer and good vibes in an unlikely location. And there's a farm out back!

Joshua B.

Yelp

Good beer Good vibes Good parking Although a hipster establishment it has a good Detroit feel of a speakeasy, dive bar and tool and die shop all in one.

Grace M.

Yelp

Very relaxed neighborhood bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious beer, seltzer and ciders on tap. They also have a simple menu of Detroit-style pizza.

Kirsten G.

Yelp

This is my favorite brewery in the neighborhood. Relaxed atmosphere, fantastic beers... just a great place to meet up and chill.

Zak M.

Yelp

Very artsy little place with some outdoor seating and a hip little interior vibe with coffee as well and that's a cool thing to see every once in awhile. Super Nintendo, a piano, leather couch... just check it out

Tiffani J.

Yelp

When first looking for this place I wasn't sure if the building was the right one but, it was it! It's a great local brewery with a friendly staff. They a great variety of beer, great place to stop in for a good beer!

Daniel L.

Yelp

Tenacity has a great atmosphere. We enjoyed the beers and service. They offer coffee on Monday mornings which I will definitely check out if I'm in the area. It's pretty far away from a lot of the other breweries and popular bars in the city, but I kind of like that. It was only a few minute drive from Midtown.

Ellen B.

Yelp

So sad because I've been meaning to try this place. The man left in charge of the bar was not friendly and did not know what is really going on. Claimed it was his first day. The beer was great but needs a more friendlier touch. Will be back to try again but hopefully the vibe will be different.

Diana B.

Yelp

I cannot say enough great things- amazing spot, highly recommend. Great beer and drinks, and an absolutely delightful staff/ owner.

@eater

"Tenacity Craft is now open at 8517 Second Ave. in the Virginia Park neighborhood of Detroit." - Monica Williams

Bucharest Grill’s Corktown Restaurant Is Closed; M Street Baking and Warda Patisserie Open New Sites - Eater Detroit

View Postcard for Tenacity Craft

@eater

"Tenacity Craft is now open in Detroit. The cafe-taproom is part of an expansion for a Flint-based brewpub. The building was home to seafood restaurant Fishnook." - Brenna Houck

New Southeast Michigan Restaurants and Bars That Opened in the Pandemic - Eater Detroit

View Postcard for Tenacity Craft

@eater

Tenacity Brewing to Open a Coffee Shop and Brewery in Detroit - Eater Detroit

View Postcard for Tenacity Craft

Hailey Goddard

Google

Great beer, super knowledgeable beer tender, and small batch feel. Lived up to its ratings for me.

Alyce H

Google

maywither

Google

Fish Nook Brewery. one of my favourite places. excellent pizzas and beer

Sam Sherm

Google

The bartender is very friendly. The cold brew is outstanding!

Scott Burgess

Google

Born A Bastard

Google

Mouthwatering, unique & tasty micro brews. Wish they were open on Mondays, for football, would've gave them 5 ⭐s.

Robert Goodrich

Google

I stopped in for a couple beers. Had a rye whiskey barrel aged scotch ale, and a Russian imperial stout. Both were very good.

Nathaniel Faulkner

Google

Great beer, really great pizza. Chill place. For sure a hidden gem.

Rebecca M.

Yelp

Love this place, every beer is solid and their cherry cider is a masterpiece. Best Detroit style pizza, there I said it. And awesome staff. Cool, chill vibe.

Stacia G.

Yelp

Cindy W.

Yelp

Great brewery! Had the Honey Blu Blu cider which was very good!! The pizza was wonderful Detroit style with the honey ... a new level!! Plan to go back in summer

Coach P.

Yelp

I stopped by because my cousin is in giving birth nearby! Cool Spot! Love the honey on the pizza and good beer! Definitely check this spot out!

Katherine F.

Yelp

Chris K.

Yelp

Ike R.

Yelp

We had two different samplers of beer. Everything was really very good. And we were sitting outside with our dog and it was great.

gwen s.

Yelp

Very nice vibe, mid outdoor space. Beer very good and pizza was great. Good, friendly service.

Nick C.

Yelp

Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Friendly staff. Impeccable ambiance. Cool location in the neighborhood.

Rachel A.

Yelp

Therese G.

Yelp

Amy W.

Yelp

Nicole B.

Yelp

Went here for a first date meet up. Bartender was super cool. Vibe was super chill. Loved the decor and the blueberry beer they had.

Danielle T.

Yelp

Mj J.

Yelp

Eric D.

Yelp

Alan S.

Yelp

Loved the dark wheat beer and good vibes in an unlikely location. And there's a farm out back!

Joshua B.

Yelp

Good beer Good vibes Good parking Although a hipster establishment it has a good Detroit feel of a speakeasy, dive bar and tool and die shop all in one.

Grace M.

Yelp

Very relaxed neighborhood bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious beer, seltzer and ciders on tap. They also have a simple menu of Detroit-style pizza.

Kirsten G.

Yelp

This is my favorite brewery in the neighborhood. Relaxed atmosphere, fantastic beers... just a great place to meet up and chill.

Zak M.

Yelp

Tiffani J.

Yelp

Daniel L.

Yelp

Ellen B.

Yelp

Diana B.

Yelp

I cannot say enough great things- amazing spot, highly recommend. Great beer and drinks, and an absolutely delightful staff/ owner.

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