Boondocks Brewing - West Jefferson

I stopped by for a pint and a crowler before heading out of WJ and that became a fiasco. First, they didn’t have the draft cider listed on their menu. Okay, no problem, I’ll take the other one that’s similar. It was a solid pint, so I asked for a crowler to go. That took over half an hour For some reason, they couldn’t get the crowler sealing machine working. The bartender said to just go enjoy my pint and she’d bring out the crowler. After a while I walked inside, then they told me the machine was broken. They didn’t really offer a solution until a pressed them. I’d already paid for my crowler and had a receipt with the time on it. Finally, staff asked me to walk down to their brewery. Once I got to the brewery, they spent some more time fiddling with their crowler sealing machine and couldn’t get it working either. These folks were moving as slow as molasses until I finally told them I’ve been waiting on it for over half an hour and was trying to leave. It gets a little better here. Once they caught onto the time constraints, and the time that I had been waiting, they sent me BACK down the street to the restaurant again. Since they couldn’t get their machine working, I suggested just upgrading me to a growler (64 oz versus the 32 oz I’d bought and they went with it. From here, someone more senior stepped in at the restaurant and was filling my growler by the time I got back. I was happy to be free to carry on my day. It was kind of frustrating how the staff kinda blamed me for ordering something off the menu. If crowlers are difficult, maybe let me know before I order, pay, and wait for one? They also said a few times “it’s not even one of our own drafts” — I would’ve ordered a cider from you if you had one of your own available on draft. Aside from that, I enjoyed a nice conversation with some random couples at the bar while I was waiting and got a really good feel for the environment and it was nice. Folks had their kids, adults were hanging out, and it’s a solid atmosphere. kids were outside throwing beanbags at the chairs because the cornhole boards were not out. Little weird and figured you’d see those if the bags were out.

Visited on a recent Saturday morning and was pleasantly surprised with the variety of offerings. Some better than others, but all pretty decent. We tried to get seated for lunch, but there was some kind of miscommunication and couldn't get a table, so I can't vouch for the grub. Otherwise, not a bad little brewery here Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Let 's start with the food cause that 's why you are reading this. Get the perfect pot roast. They know what they are doing with that lovely goodness. My wife and I both loved it and the Sour Ale. Fish and chips were on point with that moist white flakey fish just making you wish it was during Lent, and you were Catholic. Now let me tell you what NOT to get and what they are NOT good at. If a restaurant has anything with nachos or soft pretzels, we are trying all of it. Both of these are overpriced but set that aside cause that 's not where I 'm taking you. It 's about the food here. If you want to feel like you are eating nachos from a baseball game, this will hit your mark, anything more bougie than that, and you 'll most likely be disappointed. Also, I had a better soft pretzel at Sam 's club last week, and don 't let the word trio fool you. It 's one pretzel and three-quarter cup of okay sauces. Use sparingly, but you need more cause this thing is not soft and leaves your mouth feeling like you just stuffed it full of an entire sleeve of saltine crackers. Service, 5 stars for us. She was prompt polite and knew what she was doing. Typical Brewery setting in that the prices are for your food AND their experience, which is why I would say most think the prices are a little high. Again, on par with all the other Brewery prices.

Kelsy did a great job as our waitress Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fish, Fries, Pot Roast

Great food and great service from Kelsey and Malia!!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Pot Roast