23rd Street Brewery
3512 Clinton Pkwy, Lawrence, KS, 66047
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Address :
3512 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS, 66047 - Phone (785) 856-2337
- Website https://www.brew23.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Daniel K.
Beers were decent. Its craft, but basic craft. More of a restaurant type brewery... You know the kind. They werent bad but just not enticing me to drive back to Lawrence for another visit. I will say the Bill Self meal was da BOMB!
(3)Dezeree H.
Good quesadillas. Nice atmosphere. Beer is better than Free State. That being said, it's not the best brewery around these parts. But it's not bad either.
(3)Morgan F.
I love this place! Fast service! Nice waiters! Right down the street from house ! Perfect!
(5)Robert J.
The beer was good, the food and service was marginal. Especially liked their IPA brew.
(3)Farley D.
A large, commercial brewery that seemed chain-y. The beer was okay, and you can get just about any mixed you'd ever want. The food menu was fairly straight forward American-chainlike, but it's worth stopping in for a flight.
(3)Rachael F.
I visited here twice in my stay in Lawrence, once for lunch and later that day for a couple beers. The lunch was quite disappointing. I ordered the fish tacos as they were recommended by the local that brought me here. They were horrible. First of all, they were served on pita bread. PITA BREAD???!?!?!?! The menu said they were served in a chalupa, which confused me because chalupas are flat and tacos are folded, but I went with it. They most certainly copying Taco Bell, which serves a taco in a fried pita bread and calls it a chalupa. Even if I get past the errors with the delivery system of the fish taco, I couldn't get past the lack of flavor - it was bland. They also forgot to fry the "chalupa" as described in the menu. So lunch was a bust. That evening a few of us came back for a couple beers. The couple of wheat varieties I had were pretty tasty and at great prices. The service was attentive both visits. I'd go back for beer, but I don't think I'd have anything off the food menu again.
(2)Kendra L.
I loved it. The wait was too long, but the hostess worked hard to get us a table. The fries are DELICIOUS. Now whenever I have a serious fry craving, I'm going there. The food was perfect and our waitress was super sweet.
(5)Mark P.
Our first visit to 23rd Street Brewery tonight for my birthday dinner. Four of us in our party and we had: "Fried Chicken Salad", "Penne Alfredo With Grilled Chicken", "Pesto Chicken Flatbread", and the "Meatloaf". I had the Penne Alfredo and it was very good. The chicken was tender, the alfredo was good, and the penne was cooked correctly. My father-in-law had the pesto chicken flatbread. He said it was good and took half home for leftovers. A friend had the fried chicken salad. She also said it was good and took half home for leftovers. My wife had the meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, and green beans. While the green beans were very good, the mashed potatoes were not. They had an odd flavor, but not garlic. They were thick and lumpy, indicating they were made from scratch, but the flavor just wasn't there. The meatloaf was bad. Instead of a slice of loaf, it looked like a large scoop of meat ice cream - with none of the goodness of ice cream. The consistency was that of either wet cornbread or dog food (we each tried a bite and had varying descriptions). Although it tasted okay, it was not good. Maybe 5 out of 10 to be generous. It did have a strong taste of ketchup, and the gravy over the top added a little flavor, but this dish was a failure. The server was attentive and friendly, even being very busy with several other tables. We will come back again sometime, but we will steer well clear of the meatloaf.
(3)Jesi G.
I don't understand the hype. The food is mediocre. The beer isn't anything special. And the service is far from prime. Don't bother going if you aren't willing to spend at least $75 and have three hours to spare. My parents and I went last month and got two salads and a mac and cheese. My mom and I had two drinks. Our total was just under $100 and we finally got out two hours and forty five minutes after we sat down. If you look in the kitchen it is filthy. There are insulated tubes hanging down from the ceiling and grime on the walls. Definitely better places in town for the price and atmosphere.
(2)Anne H.
It might have to do with new staff, but the service has been sub-par recently. The hostesses just kind of stare at you confused when you tell them your party number and the servers are just OK. Service can be a little slow and awkward. We go every Thursday to play trivia, and this has been a consistent pattern for the last couple of months, which is disappointing.
(3)Virginia E.
This restaurant is one the regulars at our house. The house brewed beer here is fantastic and there's quite a variety. They have anything from a fruity raspberry wheat, to a slightly hoppy, but full bodied red ale, to an imperial stout. There truly is something for every beer lover. As far as food goes, we love to come here because the brick oven pizzas are both delicious and cheap. We can go out for pizza and beer, watch the game, and go home for $25! Pizza isn't the only great option 23rd St has to offer. They have, in my opinion, one of the best burgers in town! The patty is thick and juicy, not overcooked, with a charbroiled flavor. The bun is a moist brioche roll, which is what really does it for me! Another great option is their custom mac and cheese. If you come to 23rd St, you really must try this dish! It's homemade cheese sauce topped with buffalo chicken make it one of the richest, most amazing dishes on the menu. It's jam packed with so many calories, I never order this one only for myself, but to share since it's a 'best thing I ever ate once a year' kinda dish. We've visited 23rd St. Brewery many many times over the years and only had poor service once and we ended up with a free appetizer and meal without complaining to a manager at all! We are very judgmental when it comes to service so that's saying something! Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a relaxed atmosphere, mid price ranged, Lawrence original type restaurant. You don't even have to fight the downtown traffic to get here!
(4)Katie W.
The beer is good, I had the raspberry wheat. It had really good raspberry flavor that wasn't overpowering. The food is nothing special. The service was decent, our waitress wasn't very attentive but she was friendly. Would I go again? Probably not. But it's worth the stop if you just want to grab a decent beer.
(3)Haylie S.
I have generally enjoyed the food I've gotten here. Great hamburgers, pub chips, and beer. However, the ranch dressing leaves something to be desired. Some food is incredibly flavorful, other foods not so much.
(4)Lisa S.
Dirty booth. Dirty & sticky menu. Dirty ledge & window sill I had to stare at the whole time. Food was okay but they messed up my burger order. I was going to talk to a manager but I was so upset I decided to just go home.
(1)Michael T.
As one of the Lawrence originals, this place is usually always packed Thursday-Saturday nights and for game days. The food is named after KU coaches and players and has a creative edge to it. The food is pretty pricey but certainly holds its own. Popular dishes include the Bill Self (Mac n Cheese w/ Buffalo Chicken), the Danny Manning Marsala and the Manley Stanley (Massive Burger). The house brews are excellent, particularly the Wave the Wheat Ale and the Raspberry Wheat.
(4)Mackenzie C.
I'm not a beer drinker, but the martini here was excellent. I had the fish and chips, which is always a safe choice, and the meal was pretty good. The service is great and it's a warm, friendly atmosphere. It's also very classy but still casual. The prices were about what I expected, and I'd say fair. I would definitely visit again.
(4)Logan B.
I'd give 4 1/2 if I could. This is one of those places that after we eat at my husband and I say, "why dont we eat here more often?". This time we took the kids and they absolutely loved it. They have REAL crayola crayons, which is a bonus, lol, and they give the kids a free plate of cheese,crackers,and grapes while we wait. Which we all loved. Our food was delicious, our drinks were great (rasberry wheat for me), and the service was friendly and efficient. Happy hour specials are awesome, check them out.
(4)Nick H.
The last two times I eaten at 23rd street, I've left extremely disappointed. Both times I ordered the honey mustard chicken sandwich. The chicken was over cooked and I wasn't able to cut it with a knife. It was impossible to bite into the sandwich. I will think twice before eating at 23rd street again.
(1)Regina F.
23rd Street Brewery has a nice selection of beer, and the happy hour food specials, including some very nice, fluffy, warm pita and standard, creamy-yet gritty hummus, are laudatory. The waitstaff is remarkably pleasant - our waitress promptly attended to a party of 15 or so, never leaving our glasses empty or our stomaches growling. The clean, amber-wood interior resembles those sophisticated (I say that non-ironically) family-friendly establishments where Mom could get a glass of Reisling and enjoy her hazel-nut encrusted goat cheese salad, Dad could opt for a soda to slurp with his chicken marsala, and the kids could munch on chicken fingers and french fries. Next time I'm in Lawrence, I'll check this place out for more than just drinks and appetizers - perhaps indulging in homemade pub chips and a giant chocolate cake, because that's a meal...right?
(4)Myranda S.
Two words: chicken strips. This place is great for beer lovers everywhere but I go for the chicken strips every time--served with teriyaki or honey mustard. The Mac n cheese and fish and chips are also menu favorites. Nothing too special about the atmosphere, just your everyday bar/restaurant that happens to be a brewery too. Great place to watch a game!
(4)Nicole B.
23rd Street Brewery feels more like a sports bar than a brewery to me. Inside, it can get very loud, but it has a great patio outside. Service is very inconsistent. There is a bartender named Pat who is awesome. He knows a lot and is friendly and efficient. Some of the servers aren't knowledgeable when when it comes to the beer. For example, my friend ordered the flight. My friend asked our server about the beers. The server looked at us like we had 50 heads. So she goes inside and has the bartender write on a piece of paper the orders of the beer on the flight. I like the wheat and raspberry wheat. The food is decent. I usually create my own burger. For whatever reason, they have the hottest jalapenos in all the land. The burgers are big and juicy and they have really good fries. 23rd Street Brewery is not a horrible place, but service could be better and it just doesn't compare to Free State.
(3)Susan K.
The pizza was very fantastic the service was great and you need to stop by the women's restroom to see the door opener.
(4)Brandy R.
Decent beer and chill atmosphere.
(3)Jessica H.
Still love the food and beer. This visit however I noticed some unpleasant things. First, the light bulbs in the women's restroom had a noticeable layer of dust on them so did the light fixtures that hang above the tables in the dining room. The person with me had his growler filled and the cap they put on the growler was covered with mold on the inside of the cap, that was the most disturbing part.
(2)Nicole M.
Had the Reuben on special for lunch today and it was delightful. It was piled high with tasty corned beef and a layer of melty swiss. Personal preference for me, but I liked that it didn't have a TON of sauerkraut. I like just a little and this sandwich was perfect. I did ask for a side of Thousand Island because I like my sandwiches a little more "wet." It was a steal for $7.99 which included a drink and I was totally stuffed. Other favorites include the Raspberry Wheat beer, the Bill Self (mac and cheese topped with buffalo chicken tenders. YES!), and the spicy cajun pasta. They also have a really nice patio out back and tons of TVs inside.
(4)Michelle F.
The food was good, the service was good, the prices... a bit high for what you get. The fried pickles are fantastic, if you go make sure you get those. But at $7.99, they are a perfect example of being overpriced for the size of the serving. I enjoyed my burger, and it was prepared correctly, but it wasn't anything extra fancy that the price would imply. It came with fries but they're standard Sysco-issue and a small handful at that. If they could bring the prices down a bit, or kick the quality up a notch this would easily be a 4 star or more experience for me.
(3)Thad J.
Our extended family of six arrived at the 23rd Street Brewery on a Friday night. The place was busy but not so crowded that werent seated immediately. Our server, Handler, came right over and asked for our drink orders. My brother and I love micro-breweries. We enjoy trying new beers. Handler was very knowledgable about the selections and helped us make a selction based on our likes/dislikes. There were many beer selections to choose from including a seasonal flavor that changes throughout the year. Unfortunately, my brother's selection did not agree with him. When Handler came to the table, she immediately exchanged it for another beer that was better suited. Everyone enjoyed their beers. When it came to our meals, we challenged Handler with six different selections many with substitutions. Handler was not rattled by our indecisiveness or our silly jokes. The entrees came out soon after the second round of drinks. BBQ pulled pork sandwich, chicken pesto pasta, macaroni and cheese, meat loaf, chicken fried steak and calzone. The portions were enormous! We knew there would be a lot of to-go boxes needed. by the end of the meal. The BBQ pull pork was piled on top of the bun. The meat was tender and the sauce was tasty and tangy. The chicken pesto pizza was perfectly baked on a thin crust. The chicken was plentiful and the seasonings were just right. Our mac-n-cheese expert gave his dish two thumbs up and said it was "very cheesy". The meat loaf dish came with two thick slices and a mountain of mashed potatos. The brown gravy complimented the flavorful spices in the meat loaf. The chicken fried steak was a little tough and was the only negative mark on our meal. The pepperoni/sausage calzone was the size of a football! Stuffed with meat and cheese and sauce, it was all I could do to eat the whole thing. It was a challenge I was not going to lose. Lawrence is a college town. And while it bothered me to be surrounded by so many Jayhawks, this a great atmosphere to enjoy the game. Dozens of TV's surround the restaurant and bar. The largest was about 12 feet wide! When you go to the 23rd Street Brewery, try the beer sampler to get a taste of their samplings. And don't wear an O-State shirt. You'll get stared at. Handler the server. Pulled pork BBC, chicken pest pizza, mac n cheese, alone, meat loaf, chicken fried steak.
(4)Josh Y.
This is a sorry excuse for a brewery. Those who feel this is a 3-4 star place, should get out more... well leave Kansas more. As we waited for our flight, which i passed by as it sat on the bar on my way to the washroom, the waitress text'd and showed other people photos on her phone. There were 3 groups of people on the patio along with us and there were 3 recently empty tables. I know this because the waitress couldn't be bothered to clean up any of the tables. They sat that way the entire time we were there. Out of the 8 beers on the flight, 2 were decent. The waitress forgot one of the beers so we couldn't try it. She took forever to get us water and the check. She also never cleared any of the tables outside, which I am not a snob, but it was kinda gross. Anyone that likes to visit different breweries, avoid this place. It's not worth the effort.
(1)Alexis R.
Pretty good beer. I love that they brew their own with inventive names and specialty beers rotated often. Their menu offerings are varied but rather pricey for what you get. $15 for chicken and a side. Their pizza are a better option. Plenty big for 2-3 people and only ~$10, the BBQ chicken is very tasty as is the Thai Chicken. Their crust is great too. Come after A pint is ~$4 but pitchers ($7) are cheap on Tuesday. The hummus is a good choice too are snacking. This is a nice date place. Quiet enough to talk with nice ambiance. They have extensive outdoor seating as well for chilling with friends.
(5)Nicole E.
I went here with a group of 7 and while the service could have been quicker, the food, drinks, and atmosphere were all well worth it!! I had a martini because I"m not much of a beer drinkers, but the beer drinkers around me were enjoying the selection and their drinks. The apps were yummy and the mac and cheese awesome!! I'd highly recommend this as a stop if you're not in a hurry and want some good drinks and bar food.
(4)Joseph L.
I like this place. Was very busy when we went this weekend (just after a KU football game) but our server was very informative in telling us up front that it might take a little longer than usual for our food to arrive. She brought us free pub chips even though we didn't ask. I had the Bill Self pasta (good stuff), my girlfriend had the Naked Nachos (she loved them), her friend had the Fish & Chips (she was not a fan). The beer was cold and always delicious. You never fail with ordering Raspberry Wheat Beer For any KU fan visiting Lawrence this is a great place to eat and drink at. Big enough to hold a lot of people so wait time for a table is never too long. I plan on going back more in the future.
(4)Carolyn N.
Stopped in for lunch on a Weds on the first day of my vacation...and I sure feel lucky. Had the Thai Chicken Salad lunch special, delicious and the Bitter Professor IPA, outstanding!!! If I lived here this would definitely be my go to IPA, wish I could have had two...
(4)Jennifer H.
My friend and I wanted to try a new place, and we settled on 23rd Street. The nachos were AMAZING. After those, I had to box my mac n cheese, but only after tasting it. Pretty good but not worth $11. Not even close. My side Caesar was a bit disappointing but not bad. Service was great, and the top shelf margaritas (on the rocks) were tasty but watered down. One of the reasons I wanted to go here was because they are listed on the Lawrence GiveBack page as a participating business. I was extremely disappointed when the server informed me that they no longer participate. I am much more comfortable spending money when part of it benefits a good cause.
(3)David G.
Guess what, there's another brewery in town and it's mighty fine. Ok, it's not as famous as the one downtown and doesn't get enough recognition because it's overshadowed by that 800 lb gorilla that everyone thinks of when they think of beer in Lawrence.. I remember this location changing hands many times, most notably before it opened when the place was set to explode and they had to pour all the beer down the sewers of Lawrence. Seeing the streets of Lawrence run with unconsumed beer caused a part of me to die that day. A few years back this was the second location of 75th Street Brewery in Waldo and eventually they broke away and became a local establishment. I missed the beer mug club and the KC Rewards card, but generally the move was the right thing. The place has lots of local flavor, pun intended. You can get the Hank Booth Burger or a Bill Self. I can't remember what the dishes are, but it's darn fun to go to a place that has sandwiches named after famous people. It's definitely a sports bar with games playing on a variety of screens. No Langston Hughes salad :( The highlight of the place is the beer. It's really good beer! Makes sense for a sports bar. Decent variety , though it tends to be on the safe side. I'd like to see them branch out into funkier beers that have a bit more character. Vanilla Stout was probably the best beer I had there. I've never been disappointed in the beers. What I'd kill for is jalapeno beer in this town just once. Food is typical bar food with a bit more variety. My favorite is the fried pickles. Sinfully delicious. They are spears though and I prefer pickle chips. No big deal though. I'm only allowed to have them when I've been really good. Forget ice cream as an incentive: mama's gotta have her fried pickles. The nachos are awesome too and they are EXTREMELY spicy with those fresh jalapenos on top. You'll feel them a few days after and I won't go into more detail than that. They've got a new menu now that is about the friendliest I've seen to vegetarians. I'm waiting to try the peppers stuffed with couscous. Typically I get a nice calzone there or the goat cheese salad. Now, I'll most likely get the new Local Burger veggie burger there they sell in partnership with Local Burger in town. Mmmm. Gotta get the pub chips with that! I wonder if they'll name that one after me? Service is acceptable and can be spotty at times. It's what I'd expect in a college town. Some servers are awesome and some simply phone it in. When I've complained on occasion, I've gotten a very accommodating response from the management. Overall, expect great beer with an upscale bar menu that everyone can find something they like. When you are looking for good food and beer in Lawrence, and don't want to wait an hour for a table, check out 23rd street and be sure to have them name the veggie burger after me.
(4)Sarah S.
Ah, 23rd Street Brewery. So hard for me to neglect for too long because I'm kind of a sucker for beer and pub food, plus it's the closest sit-down restaurant to our place. So we've been quite a few times over the past 2.5 years, and at this point I can give a pretty fair summary. The Good/Average: -Beer. No, it's not as good as Free State's, but honestly, I've never had a bad or undrinkable beer at 23rd. They also tend to be a little more creative with their styles -- for example, today they had a sweet oatmeal stout on tap, and they had a delicious saison on for most of the summer. Their regular lineup is also solid, if nothing crazy delicious. And I appreciate that you can order four ounce tasters. -TVs. This is a really good place to watch just about any game because there are TVs EVERYWHERE. In fact, this might also be a bad thing because I often get distracted when we're there just to eat... -Food. Again, it's nothing remarkable and not as good as Free State's, but it's solid across the board. I've had everything from the burger to the flat bread pizza and never been disappointed, and it's nice that they have a large menu. Definitely not gourmet, but it's a brewpub so I'm not sure what people expect. -Location. It's not downtown! So you can actually park with ease and almost always get a table right away. The Bad: -Service. I've never had a problem with a rude server, but unfortunately you are almost guaranteed to get exceedingly slow service, no matter what time of day you go. Today we went over lunch and it was far from busy, but it still took us over an hour to get out of there. Considering we ordered cold items, I'm not sure why there would be such a delay. Most of the servers give you sporadic attention and it often takes quite a while to have someone show up at your table. There was one really good server there for a while, but I haven't seen him lately and I'm afraid he's left. Moral of the story: if you're in a rush or you're very hungry, you're best off going somewhere else. It's the one downfall of 23rd Street, but unfortunately it's a pretty big downfall. -Prices. Seem a little high. I'd like to try the Bill Self, but the fact that it's $16 keeps me away from it. And the beers could probably be a little cheaper for what they are. Overall, I'd give 23rd Street 3.5 stars, and if their service got a little speedier it would definitely be a huge plus.
(3)Sherie S.
Food is always good here. Ordered the tai salad with dressing on the side. The salad was weird and bare because I did that. (note to self) clients enjoyed their food and the ambiance. Service was slow with clearing plates and getting us our check, though. They didn't seem that busy.
(3)Emily S.
Food was fine. Tasty and well made. Traditional pub meats sports bar. Waitstaff was superb. Not overbearing or neglectful. We came on Saturday night and were seated (in a comfy booth) immediately. The atmosphere is kind of noisy but that's to be expected with the type of establishment. My husband thought it was chilly inside. I didn't. Pricing was a little high considering the type of food they sell. Fish and chips and a bratwurst and one beer gave us a $30 bill. All in all? A fine place. Didn't change my life.
(3)Rich G.
I' went to 23rd Street Brewery recently on a late Friday. I have to admit, I am impressed with their beers. I tried them several years ago, and the brew was distinctly average...not bad...just not interesting enough to make me drive across town. I tasted a few different varietals on this trip, and they were all solid examples of the style. The food is generic "american grill" fare, and nothing spectacular, but certainly just fine if you're there with a large group, or to watch a game on the gi-nor-mous TV(!). All-in-all, 23rd Street offers a solid, place to have a nice local-brewed pint and tasty pub grub.
(3)Teresa P.
Awesome. My first dining experience in Kansas (yohoho, I'm not in Cali anymore, homies), and it was great! Our server was amazing in accommodating the group of about 20 people. Service was fast, and we never had to ask for more chips or water. I ordered a side of the sweet potato fries, which were an insane deal. For $2.99, you get a HUGE basket of fries that could feed quite a few people. The salmon topped with sun dried tomato was amazing as well. The fish was grilled to a juicy perfection, and I loved the pretty grill marks. Good stuff, and would love to come back for more :)
(4)Bill B.
Went back a year after prior review. Encountered none of the prior problems. Clearly changed for the better.
(4)Sarah K.
The pub chips are really good, as well as the beer! Max's Mac & Cheese is delicious, and the servings are generous.
(4)Clarice W.
Standard pub fare with standard quality. Nothing flavorful, clean-tasting, or original. Extremely heavy - but they give you huge portions. You need a drink to wash this stuff down. Their beer is pretty good, but does not compare to Free State. Overall I'd say the food is an ounce better (their sweet potato fries are actually great), though by no means excellent. The interior is more pub-like and less crowded/noisy than Free State, a perk. I'd go to 23rd Street on a more low-key night for their fries and decent beer (save Free State for when you and your palate are in for a bolder beer adventure).
(3)Brian M.
First review after three trips. I've had trouble reviewing 23rd Street so far but have finally figured it out. I can review this place in nine words or less. Nothing sticks out. Nothing too good, nothing too bad. With this goes the caveat that I have not yet tried all their beers, the ones I have tried have been good, tasty and typical. Food was average. I'd give them a middle of the road three stars but when I asked for a certain game to be put on the TV, the manager said that they only had basic cable and not the channel for which I was looking. Basic Cable in a sports bar/restaurant/pub! I wasn't looking for anything too obscure, we were talking about the playoffs!
(2)Brett P.
Pretty good overall place. Had a better variety of food then Free State Brewing Company. Didn't get a chance to have their beer but the food was great. Wait staff was good as well, although pretty pricy. Other than that, pretty solid place to take a date.
(4)Lydia A.
The beer here is not bad (from what I remember). Not nearly as good as a certain other (older) brewery in Lawrence, but certainly better than most of the piss water mega-brewery swill sold by the gallon out of taps downtown. The food here is not bad, either. I recall the Hank Booth burger in particular as being phenomenal. My partner is a fan of the calzone. I've also had the Reuben (good), the French Dip (really good), and the Hazelnut Encrusted Goat Cheese Salad (excellent, especially with the salmon option). Portions are generous with everything but the "Healthy Menu" options. Granted, they say right there on the menu that the portions are smaller, but when my Tilapia Florentine came out, it had probably six leaves of spinach draped artfully about the piece of fish. Yes, it was very tasty (especially for pan-seared fish at a brewery restaurant). But it would've been great to have the spinach featured as something other than a garnish. My partner's lettuce leaf, served under his calzone, provided more vegetable! Kudos to 23rd St. Brewery for providing a few specifically labeled gluten-free menu items. They just need to clue in that gluten-free shouldn't mean paltry amounts of the side vegetables. If someone's not eating bread (or rice or corn, etc.), that person is going to want something else fleshing out their dinner plate. The servers here are always great. I think it's a little strange how they only have female servers, but I'll not complain because the women they do hire are excellent at their job. I've not had Bill B.'s experience about getting charged for substitutions, but that would put a damper on my choice to eat here. I'll try to remember to ask about that next time we go.
(3)Nick T.
Food is good, but any place that charges $2 extra to get vegetables instead of fries needs a stern talking-to. Free-State much more personable, accommodating.
(3)John K.
I've only been there about 4 times, and the service is always somewhat slow, but their servers are nice and not hard on the eyes. They make a killer Thai chicken pasta that I've ordered the last three times I was there. The last time the sauce was a little runny, but delicious nonetheless.
(3)Ty O.
A confession about this review: I have not tried the beer here, which seems like an important factor when considering a brewery. So, this is a more limited look at the food, service, and atmosphere. The food is typical and average. I first had the pulled pork sandwich, which came with almost too much meat. It was very tender but a little flavorless -- completely inoffensive and completely immemorable. The meals I've had since then are similarly pleasant but unremarkable. Each time I've eaten there the service has been good. The servers have been courteous, attentive, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is also nice, with a rather cool "brewery" feel. The seating is gently scattered and makes you feel like you're not too close to anyone, giving you a sense of privacy whether it's a quiet weeknight or a crowded game night. Overall, you it's pretty typical sports pub fare with an above average atmosphere. For the price it falls just a touch under fully satisfying, but you could certainly do worse for a fun place to watch a KU basketball game and have some food. Review: 3 stars (2.5 stars plus .5 for the atmosphere)
(3)Kristin S.
I've been meaning to give 23rd Street a rating for some time now. I was very surprised to see how low their ratings are. This is one of the best restaurants in Lawrence. Sure, if it were in a bigger city I may give it one less star, but for a small college town with mostly college kid employees it is great. My fiance and I frequent 23rd Street and we have yet to have a bad experience. Even the one time they messed up my fiance's order they fixed it promptly. There are two dishes on the menu that I think are outstanding. The first is the Hazelnut encrusted Goat Cheese Salad. I hardly ever order a salad at a sit down restaurant but this one is to die for. But nothing tops the Chicken Fried Chicken. Every element of this dish is amazingly tasty. From the crunchy breading on the chicken to the garlicy green beens to the rustic mashed potatoes. The portion is huge which gives me left overs for several lunches! The service is always decent. Never amazing, but always polite and prompt. It is worth giving it a another shot if you haven't been there in a while. Especially if you are looking for a place to watch a game.
(4)Mnason M.
As some of the other reviewers said, this brewery/restaurant is an offshoot of 75th Street Brewery. If you haven't been to 75th Street, then I suggest taking a trip over there and joining KC Hopps while you are at it. 23rd Street has an interesting building. Certainly styled inside to advising it is a fully functional brewery. Their beers are good. I can't say they are the best in Lawrence or the KC area, but they are good. Some of them are quite unique. I personally like the more hoppy beers. I liked the Oatmeal Stout, Hopsidion, and Bitter Professor. The food is pretty decent but can take some time to make it to your table. That isn't always a bad thing. Plus having more beer along with unlimited pub chips makes it better. The pub chips are made in-house and are worth it to occupy those "intro beers". The Petty Melt is good which is what I ordered the first time having dinner there. Last time I ordered one of their Calzones (Craigs Italiano) which was pretty big and decent. The waiter suggested to my brother to order Max's Mac & Cheese with a medium rare steak on top. We thought that sounded a little strange but he took her advice... I was happy to sample it and it was good! Heck, the Mac & Cheese was good just by itself. The service has been fine for all my visits. Like I hinted, food took some time. That is okay as long as it is good. On my second visit, our waiter was worthless when talking about the beer. The first and third visits were fine. They at least could get answers or make suggestions. I suggested at least trying if you are into brew pubs.
(4)Sarah C.
The food was good bar food. Nothing was wrong with it, but nothing about it was over the top amazing. We went on a sunday, so the beer fishbowls were $6! Pretty fantabulous deal right there. I got a light beer that I could drink pretty smoothly even when it got warm, which it will since its so much of it. But boyfriend got a dark beer which got gross as it got warm. But we solved this problem easily by getting a glass of just ice and putting the entire glass of ice in the beer (glass and all so we chilled it with out watering it down) and it fixed it right up. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and great. When boyfriend asked her to change the channel on the huge screen to a different sport (that had been on a smaller one) she gladly oblidged. We spent more than we planned, but we had a $25 gift certificate so it was expected. The place also had a comfy cozy feel of a restaurant and a brewery. I liked it!
(4)Peter b.
The food is fine. The beer is fine. The servers are kinda cute. But there's nothing that great about this place. Free State Brewery blows this place out of the water.
(2)Karl A.
I don't like writing negative reviews. I usually hold off unless I have either one really bad experience or several subpar ones. This place needs a review because it is absolutely terrible. I went with my wife, brother, and parents, and we were all disappointed with the food. The fish and chips were the worst I've ever had. Not crispy on the outside, and soggy as hell with no flavor on the inside. I generally like salty food but the fries were so over salted that I could not finish them. In additiion to the food being bad, the waitress (who was at least friendly) took over 10 minutes to bring our check, and when she finally did, she had separated it into five separate tickets without being asked to, which seemed very strange, especially considering we were obviously a family. This made it take even longer because my dad was paying for the meal, so they had to re run these many separate tickets as one which they should have done in the first place. To summarize: SLOW service, BAD food.
(1)Rachel M.
I've been there twice now. The food has been pretty good each time. The first time, my friends and I tried the pizza. I only remember the Greek one being a stand-out! The other night, I had Craig's Calzone. It's filled with several different meats that mesh well. I do doubt you can eat it in one sitting though! The calzone made a great leftovers too. One thing that's necessary when visiting 23rd Street is the Pub Chips! Amazing crunch kettle chips that's better than good!
(4)Sarah W.
Fun place to hang out and play trivia. The beer and food are also good. There is nothing unique or special about this place, but it is worth going if you just want to chill without anyone bothering you.
(3)Christine P.
On a Friday night in Lawrence, we did have a 20 minute wait or so; I wasn't surprised, but it was remarkable that something this far away from Mass street would be so busy. When we sat down at the table, they put us at a small-ish 4-top that was a little tight. One thing that would have helped was that I would have loved to hear more about the various beers that were on tap (and there were many!), but nothing was written down! I had a hard time choosing what to eat for dinner, but this was because there were so many great things to pick from! The food was relatively quick to the table, and the drinks were served quickly. I would definitely come back again on my next trip to Lawrence!
(4)Alicia R.
There are three main reasons for coming here: food, beer, and sports. I am not into beer, but I hear it's not bad. One of my beer fanatic friends (as in, it is hard to find a beer he has not tried and he has made his own before) preferred it over Free State's. In any case - food! I enjoy the food here. It's not *amazing* but I think it's pretty good, and very reasonably priced - always leftovers to take home. If you are looking for a big appetizer to share, the cheesy garlic bread (may have different name) is great. You get a lot, it's easy to divide among many people, and tastes nice a cheesy. It's like cheesy bread or cheese sticks other places might serve (pizza without the tomato sauce). Maybe not the best for two, but leftovers are not a bad thing. They have a decent variety, typical sports bar food and some fancier looking entrees. I really like the macaroni and cheese. It has a bit of spice to it (just a tiny bit), and is creamy, and again, a huge serving. I have had a variety of things here and have enjoyed all of them. The only item I am not too hot about are the calzones, but I think maybe I'm just not a calzone person - I'd rather have a pizza with the same toppings. Sports - they do have a decent amount of TV's. I have gone here a couple times for the purpose of watching sports. If you are planning on watching a KU game, be sure to come early. In addition to their TVs, they also have a free bus that runs from the restaurant to the football stadium. It doesn't run often (maybe 2-3 trips to the game, same returning), but I live on that side of town, and hate traffic, so it's a nice service to have available. Atmosphere I enjoy - I like the bar/brewery area. It's is loud though, so not the best place if you are looking for something peaceful or intimate. Don't recall ever having bad service here.
(4)Chas F.
We left with extremely full tummies and a ton of leftovers! We got fried pickles, the fried potato chips, and salsa to start. I got a salad and a turkey sandwich. My hubby got the steak with the fixins. Iwe got the cookies and ice cream too! It was all so good and the service was awesome! The best service I've ever had!
(4)Rush G.
The service here is so-so, tonight my waitress was actually awesome so that was a plus. Lots of TVs which is no different from most other sports bars. I like beer, not a connoisseur, but I like it enough to know that some of the beer's at 23rd Street Brewery are pretty tasty. The food is what you should come to expect, typical appetizers and sandwiches, etc... Tonight I got the "Big Billy's BBQ" and I wont get that again. But as for the rest of the food, is it good? Hm...well I would describe it as "managable." Good enough to keep you from having a bad time, but nothing to write home about. Seems like every time I have been here (maybe 5 times in a few years) it's because Free State Brewery is packed beyond imagination. But go there with some friends, get some beer, watch some sporting events, and engage in good conversations with your buds.
(3)James D.
Pretty good beer and pretty good food. I have tried a couple of their pasta dishes and thought they were very tasty. Also their hot pretzels are awesome! They come out piping hot with a tasty cheese dip. Only negative is last time I went in they didn't have MLB network for me to watch a red sox vs. yankees game. Lots of TV's but they could do with a sports package upgrade. All around good spot though.
(4)Tim Y.
Local hot spot for good food and special brews. Fun ado to local celebs as they name their favorite foods after them- Piper's Piping Hot Pasta or Max's Mac & Cheese among others. The meatloaf is top notch and for something different ask for the cauliflower and cheese mash instead of mashed potatoes- it's really good and probably better for you but hey it's all good. The Golden Wheat beer is my favorite and don't forget the pub chips with the side dip. If you like chicken sandwiches then get the bacon honey mustard chicken as it's excellent.
(5)Gavin W.
I recently graduated from ku, and this is still my favorite restaurant in Lawrence. The brews offer a larger variety of tastes than free state - their raspberry wheat is my all-time favorite beer. The food is spectacular - I stick to the pasta. And the place has a neat look and feel to it - you can watch them brewing on a balcony above you while you eat.
(5)Alison M.
23rd Street is the other brewery in Lawrence. They brew consistantly good beer and serve tasty food in a suburban pub atmosphere. I like the Black Bean Burger made Rock Chalk Style, with hot sauce and bleu cheese. I also like that 23rd Street has little icons next to menu items letting you know if it is vegetarian, or what type of meat (beef, pork, chicken and fish) is in the dish. They have some good pasta dishes and some tasty, if heavy, appetizers. In summertime the outdoor patio is a great spot for happy hour. Also, I love that the owners buy renewable energy credits. The service is hit or miss, they seem to employ alot of heavily made up sorority girls, which you can interpret as you like. Overall: 4 star beer 3.5 star food 5 stars for sustainable energy 2.5 stars for service
(3)Stephen H.
The beer is tasty, I'll give them that. I truly appreciate the "fish bowl"...a 60 oz serving of your beer of choice for about $6. My problem is with the food. I ordered fish and chips, expecting to have something similar to Free State fare. What came out of the kitchen was akin to Long John Silvers for the price of a real restaurant. Bland, tasteless...pedestrian. I also found the rest of the menu to be overpriced for bar-style appetizers and entrees. Even with a restaurant.com certificate, I was unimpressed with the value for money.
(2)Joe W.
No real atmosphere to the place. Food was fair.
(2)A A.
Corned beef sandwich was extremely salty, but the bison meatloaf was very good, mashed potatoes and green beans were delicious
(3)Liz H.
Boyfriend and I stopped in here to grab to go last night and we had ordered two half orders of pasta, when we got in they had only rang in one. They promptly fixed the issue as well as taking the late item off of the ticket and giving us free drinks while waiting. The food was also fantastic once we got home. Definitely impressed.
(5)Scott T.
It had been awhile since we last dined here, and were pleasantly surprised with the updated Menu. Service was good and everything was timely, but it was not busy at the time we were there. Bloody Mary's were on special and it was one of the best I have ever tasted....perfect!! Food was not outstanding, but good pubfare. We will definetely go back to try the micro-brews and more menu items.
(4)Joel K.
Both the food and beer are fine, but are far inferior to Free State Brewery.
(3)Mike D.
Great local brewery here. Really cool building on the inside. KU everywhere, a big open air silo type roof, and plenty of booths and different style tables. All the girls working were very friendly and helpful. The Royals were on the big screen which is an A+ for me! The beers are good. Nothing really spectacular but they're all drinkable and some are very good. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and pub chips for dinner. The house garlic ranch and pub chips are absolutely amazing. The sandwich was great too. My only gripe is the food is pretty expensive. I mean like $14-$15 per meal. Really great place for beer lovers to check out in Lawrence though.
(4)Scott T.
23rd Street Brewery has been around for a long time and definitely has found its place in far West Lawrence. If I had my way, there'd be more watering holes like this on the side of town that... well, looks like any other suburb in the country. Miles upon miles of mauve and tan houses, all neatly lined up, indistinguishable from the next. But I digress... the beer at 23rd St. is quite good. It's not my favorite in town (pssst, there's that other place downtown) but it's decent. Good, not great. Service here can range from good to great, another problem. The "other" place, those are salaried professionals tending bar and serving that have benefits, insurance, vacation, etc. These are largely college students servicing the clientele. Big difference. Good food, especially the pub grub dishes. Hard to beat a burger and chips with a couple of pints and when the weather is nice, forgo the inside which is uninspiring and try out their patio. A refreshing place to dine and quaff while the sun is going down, and you can catch the Royals on the tube outside during the summer. Who doesn't like that? I rarely get to this side of town for the purposes of entertainment but did so recently and thought it time to weigh in. This is a good place to hang, it just won't ever be my go-to destination for craft beers but that shouldn't stop you from dropping in for a pint or two. We're lucky to have 23rd Street Brewery in town and I'll definitely return.
(3)Chris O.
A casual restaurant with its own line of beer, 23rd Street makes the most sense if you're trying to get buzzed and catch the game or eat with a very large group. But if you're a vegetarian looking for something beyond pastas, salads, or a veggie patty purchased across the lot at Hy-Vee, this place might not be great. I went on the Saturday of graduation weekend for dinner with a close friend and that friend's family. I decided on the alfredo, which seemed like a very safe bet. It wasn't anything special, but it was definitely filling. I should have asked for some added vegetables - my friend did, and was rewarded with probably a half star or full star bump in experience. Maybe it's because I didn't grow up eating pasta and sauce with nothing else (read: mac & cheese), but I really just thought the alfredo sans grilled chicken (read: vegetarian) missed the spot a bit. The service at 23rd Street is always very cheerful, but I feel like they are dressing their wait staff in more tight fitting clothes than they used to. As a dining experience at 4:30 PM on a very busy day, 23rd Street did well enough.
(2)Laurel C.
This is one of my favorite places to get food in Lawrence. I've never tried their beer selection. Tonight I had chicken tenders and pub chips and they were delicious. The garlic dip is great for both the chicken and the chips. They're totally packed on game nights and don't take call aheads but most nights they are a great place for dinner.
(5)Mike S.
It's always a good time at 23rd...good beer, good atmosphere and great food. They are even nice to Wildcats! Hard to beat the Smoked turkey Stack sandwich although everything is good.
(4)Lisa Z.
This is becoming one our favorite places when we come up to visit our kids at school. With each visit we've tried some new things, but always have to have the staple Naked Nachos, they are awesome!! You could actually make it a meal for yourself. They're loaded with several cheeses, peppers, beans, tomatoes, olives, scallions....all that good stuff you want! Sides of salsa, sour cream and guacamole are a nice added touch! With this visit, I had the hand tossed pizza, with sausage, mushrooms and pepperoni. Had all the right spices, and cheese and was delicious! My son was thrilled that I could only eat 2 pieces and he is getting the left overs for the week. My hubby had the buffalo style wings and had just the right amount of hotness! My son had the burger, which he gladly ate all of it, and my daughter gladly shared all of our goodies!! I'm not a drinker, but my hubby and son are always eager to try the different in house beers and have yet to be disappointed! Look forward to coming back on our next visit to KU!
(5)Geary J.
A great place to grab a pint and a meal. Fast service and the food is delivered hot and fresh. The selection of beer is just what you would want at a micro brewery and we were happy to return several time while in Lawrence.
(4)Nicole L.
Bill Self. Get that and a strawberry daiquiri and you're set! Their pastas are great! My husband and I always stop here at least once when we come visit from Chicago. We have yet to be disappointed!
(5)Charlotte M.
My children attend KU and we took them to dinner. Make sure you go hungry. The portion sizes on all our meals were large. I always enjoy ordering The Sampler so that you get a variety of beers to taste. I was not a fan of the raspberry beer but others in the group really liked it. The service was great. All servers checked on us. Of course the boys liked it because the TV's all over the place were on a different sport channel. Would not want to miss the Royals.
(5)Christopher S.
Five stars for a local brewery. Beer was great, food was delicious, and the service good. I liked the atmosphere. A lot going on but you could talk. Sat at the bar with a friend. Large beers served and it was excellent. I am not too adventurous when it comes to new beers. Very pleasantly surprised. Typically in a local brewery restaurant you get mediocre beer, mediocre food, and mediocre service. This was a very pleasant surprise. We each had a dinner entree and beer for about $20.00 apiece. Portions were large. I took half mine home.
(5)Maud K.
Before I got celiac disease, I would come here with groups who liked their happy hour, which includes cheap pizzas. I enjoyed the pizzas. They were pretty good. I never had anything to drink because I'm not a beer drinker, and the cocktails seemed overpriced. The main problem is the noise. Even back then, when I could eat their pizzas, I hated this place. It's so loud all the time. I've been here maybe ten times, not all during happy hour, not all during lunch or dinner rushes, and every time, even when it seems relatively empty, it's just such a loud environment. The kind of place where you have to yell to hold a conversation. Hate it. If you drink beer, and hate talking to your friends and family, you might be happy here. So that's why I used to hate this place. But then I developed celiac disease, and now I can't have gluten. 23rd Street Brewery has an 'allergen menu' which lists the small number of things that people with various restrictions can eat. But for no good reason, they assume that anyone looking at this menu has all of the possible allergies they are trying to provide for. As a result, the items on this menu are very few, very bland, and very boring. As a vegetarian, I can eat almost none of even these few bland boring listed items. I've tried to talk to waiters about possible additional options from the menu that might be safe for someone with celiac but no other allergies, but no one seems knowledgeable enough about the ingredients to give me that kind of information, nor are they particularly willing to go out of their way to find out. As a vegetarian with celiac disease, basically all I can eat here is a few flavorless and overcooked spears of asparagus, an incredibly overpriced avocado half, or a super boring pile of iceberg lettuce. And I can't even have a real conversation over all the noise, to distract me from the bad food. Ugh.
(1)Eric B.
Great place for alate lunch. I have done a few work related meetings there. They have happy hour 3-5. $1 10oz beer and $5 flat bread pizza. Food is good and service is too.
(4)Cody H.
Went here last night for a friends bday party. Cool building on the inside with atmosphere to match. Based off on a lot of you Yelper's reviews, I was either going to do the "Bill Self" or fish and chips. I went with a half order of the Bill Self and a side of fries. Holy crap. That. Food. Was. Amazing. It was probably be best Mac and cheese I'd ever had (I'm not even a big pasta guy), topped with buffalo chicken fingers. Sooo good! The fries were really good too. Everyone at the table was going off about how good the food was. Collectively, the table had a calzone, county fried streak, and a couple different sandwiches. It sounded like everyone would have given 5 stars for the food. The service was really good for a busy Saturday night too. Everyone was nice and helpful. I also tried the Bitter Professor and the Raspberry Wheat beers. Both were good as well. So Ya, 5 stars for sure!
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