10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Rochester

"Nektar stands out for its unfussy, come-as-you are aesthetics and highly drinkable carbonated honey wines. Find everything here from meads to beer to cider (and in between varieties like Cyser). Don’t overlook the Kill All the Golfers, a black tea and lemon flavored mead that will make you want to order a pitcher."

"Influenced by sub-pop culture and never satisfied with the status quo, B. Nektar aims to bring a modern twist on mead as well as diversify craft mead, cider, and beer."

"Wild ale brewery Urbanrest has quickly become a mainstay in Ferndale’s brewing scene since its taproom’s debut in an warehouse on the east side in 2017. Draft and growler refills of beers like the tripel-style Capitulation are available alongside rotating kombucha flavors, cider, and wine. Online ordering with contactless pickup and delivery to select metro Detroit cities are available."

"We aim to make the best beer and kombucha possible, not take ourselves too seriously and to constantly evolve & get better."

"Ferndale Project started as the experimental extension of Eastern Market Brewing and has quickly grown into something else entirely. After Axle Brewing shut down their beautiful taproom located on Livernois, Eastern Market Brewing agreed to take it over and created a space with a reconceptualized menu, coffee bar, and well-crafted beers and ciders. Unfortunately, their doors had only been open for a little over a month when COVID-19 hit."

"One of metro Detroit’s oldest and most celebrated microbreweries, Dragonmead serves a laundry list of beers in regional Belgian, American, German, Scottish, Russian, and English styles. At 10 percent alcohol by volume, the Final Absolution Belgian tripel packs a wallop, but is worth every sip. Dragonmead now features a location in St. Clair Shores in addition to its Warren outpost."

"Even though Axle Brewing is the new kid on the block, it is quickly making a name for itself. Craft beer aficionados are putting Ferndale’s Axle Brewing and Livernois Taproom at the top of their list for its easy drinking, classic styles with a commitment to special ingredients. Hyper-local yet traditional and approachable, Axle’s taproom is a family-friendly and relaxed environment to throw back a few incredibly pleasing, distinctly Michigan craft beers."

"You don’t want to miss Custard Hut’s Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich. Take a giant scoop of rich, creamy custard in homemade flavors like tiramisu, coffee expresso, peanut butter, or strawberry banana. Then, sandwich it between two oven-fresh waffles and you’ve got one of best comfort foods metro Detroit has to offer."

"The Daily Dozen began in Warren, Michigan in 1985 in a former gas station that had since been boarded up. Daily Dozen serves more than forty-five different doughnuts, plus a selection of specialty and seasonal flavors. There are two locations, one in Warren, another in Royal Oak, with a third location that recently opened in Sterling Heights."

"What was once a boarded-up gas station is now a bustling donut shop!. Family owned and operated, Daily Dozen Doughnuts offers limited runs of speciality flavors using the finest ingredients. Try creations like coconut custard, strawberry moon rock and Michigan cherry."

"This metro Detroit doughnut chain now sports locations in Warren and Royal Oak. Hit up either shop for a dose of scratch-made doughnut creativity. Keep things simple with flavors like maple crunch or indulge in a lemon meringue crueller"

"Member of the national chain Marcus Hamburgers, located at 6349 E. McNichols Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap diner and breakfast/brunch spot, which offers burgers and more, 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews. Try the original Marcus hamburger with a side of onion rings, a Philly sandwich with beef or the dinner plate of pork chops."

"Ferndale’s cozy Om Cafe has been one of the city’s best options for vegetarians since 1985. On top of its varied 100% vegetarian menu, remember its daily specials, from Smothered Tempeh dinners on Mondays, Pasta Thursdays and classic BBQ Dinners on Friday night, as well as vegetarian brunch on Saturdays. View this post on Instagram"

"Brothers Jason and James Edwards tapped their love of coffee, experiences managing cafes, and dream of owning a business together to found Public Square. The opening, at the former location of Always Brewing and Town Hall Caffe’, means Grandmont Rosedale has a coffee shop again, complete with WiFi. Pastries and baked goods are sourced from Avalon Bakery, and Clawson-based Sabbath Coffee Roasters provides the coffee."