51st State Brewing Company sits in Kingsford, Michigan, and treats its patrons to more than just a pint. The moment you step inside, the smell of freshly baked bagels assaults your senses – a reminder that this isn’t a pretentious, hop‑only shrine but a full‑on food haven. The on‑site bagelry churns out a three‑day batch of bagels, each one a testament to the brewery’s obsessive care for the basics.
The menu is a clever mash‑up of bakery and brewery: bagel sandwiches loaded with crisp, high‑quality ingredients sit alongside pizzas that wear a brew‑infused crust like a badge of honor. For the lunchtime crowd, the open‑faced pizza perched on a “pizza bagel” is a bold, tongue‑in‑cheek experiment that somehow works, proving that the team can juggle dough and malt without dropping either.
All told, 51st State delivers solid, unapologetically tasty craftsmanship, proving that a great beer can share the stage with a great bagel and still leave you wanting more. (No nonsense, just good food and better brew.)
The reviewer praises 51st State Brewing Company's fresh bagels and pizzas, highlighting the quality of ingredients and care taken in preparation. A favorite menu item is the Out East bagel sandwich, and reviews also mention a great blueberry beer and delicious coffee.
Alpha MI (34.7km)
4.90