Lauren Shelley

We came about 5pm for an early dinner. Started with the best fried pickles - not too much coating so you got the real pickle flavor…sooo good with their ranch dressing! The burger was absolutely incredible and grilled to perfection, then put on a homemade bun. The fajitas were great too. Perfectly made Old Fashion cocktail and there was a really good beer selection. We had a beer ice cream shake for dessert (kind of a coffee/chocolate taste that was dreamy). We took home kolaches for breakfast too! Rounding out the awesomeness was our server, Crystal (we sat at bar). Just darling and very knowledgeable - she was on top of our order and made sure everything was just right. We’ll definitely be back!!!

Suzanne Bennett

Great service, friendly bartenders. The hamburgers were delicious. Definitely go back. Great vibes!! Fun

Shana T

We found this on our long drive home! Great place! Breakfast Chicken Fried Steak was delicious and a large portion. The strawberry banana crepe and breakfast egg rolls were excellent. The poppyseed kolache was great too. Great service- people were super nice! Definitely recommend!

Lisa Hodges

Saw a billboard for this place and decided to try it out. Service was spectacular, food was amazing, and drinks were great! They let me try samples until I found a drink that I loved. We will definitely be back!

David Schieffer

One of the best brewery experiences I’ve had—hands down. I stopped into this Gainesville gem with the casual intention of grabbing a quick beer before hitting the road. What happened next turned into one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable afternoons I’ve had in a long time—and Brittany was a huge reason why. From the moment I walked in, Brittany made the entire experience feel personal, warm, and genuinely welcoming. She greeted me with a big smile and immediately had a great read on what kind of beer I might enjoy. Her recommendations were on point—not just a list of what’s on tap, but thoughtful, well-informed suggestions based on my preferences. I wasn’t planning on staying long, but her enthusiasm and professionalism convinced me to stick around. That one beer turned into a relaxed, two-hour visit filled with great conversation, perfectly timed service, and some truly outstanding food. Speaking of the food—it blew me away. Way beyond typical “brewpub” fare. Everything from presentation to flavor was spot-on. And again, Brittany didn’t just drop off menus—she walked me through a few options with the kind of confidence that tells you, “This isn’t her first rodeo.” I went with her suggestion, and it was phenomenal. The atmosphere in the brewery was casual and friendly, with a local charm that made me feel like I was part of the community, even just for a couple of hours. Clean facilities, great taproom design, a nice mix of locals and travelers—and all of it amplified by the level of service Brittany brought to the table. She wasn’t just checking boxes; she elevated the experience. Friendly, intuitive, and incredibly professional. It’s rare to meet someone who seems genuinely passionate about what they do, but Brittany clearly loves connecting with people and representing this place well. Bottom line: I came in for a quick drink and ended up having one of the most enjoyable afternoons of my trip. If you’re anywhere near Gainesville, Texas, do yourself a favor and stop by this brewery—and if you’re lucky, Brittany will be your server.

T Win

AMAZING! Cherokee, helped us tonight at Krootz and she exceeded expectations. She made great suggestions, provided top notch service with a smile. It's not often you get more than you expect when eating out at restaurants these days. I can whole heartedly tell you that the service, the food and the atmosphere are fantastic! We will be coming back!

Devin Warner

Absolutely loved this place. We stayed as Harvest Hosts so we were able to enjoy dinner and BEER and then came back in the morning for Brunch. Not too busy, plenty of room, and we got to play trivia. Oh yea don’t forget to get some beer and kolaches to go!! We’ll be back.

Danyel Hitchman

From the moment we walked in we were greeted with smiles and top notch service. Kyle was our bartender but everyone was helpful. We started off sampling some of their brews and shines. I ended up going with the Coffee-Rita brew which was superb! We came on a Sunday and had brunch. I had the breakfast burrito and was very pleasantly surprised. The tortilla was fresh and homemade along with their salsas. Their menu is quite large and I was curious about their homemade ranch. I asked for a small sample…. I was not disappointed! We look forward to coming back and trying out their lunch and dinner options.

JJ SR

What an incredible experience! We were driving Saturday and saw a billboard and decided to it a try. The fact they opened in 2019 and survived the pandemic says a it all. Chad the owner makes sure everything is running smooth and everyone is taken care off. We ordered fried pickle chips and these are probably the best pickles with a ton of seasoning that makes them unique. Their beer selection is really incredible and all their drinks are made with their own products. Now comes the really amazing part; open the food menu and take a journey to a land of deliciousness. Karston the owner's daughter came out to tell us all the dishes are made from scratch which makes it even more special. Plus she brought out a sampler flight that had a great variety of beers. Side note they make kolaches which sell out quickly! The strawberry one was delish! It's really astonishing when you see a small business make every the effort to have a scratch kitchen. I ordered the Krootz Hell Yea Badass Burger, when I say this burger was massive I mean massive. Generally I won't brag about a burger but this one was probably one of the tastiest, juiciest and most flavourful burgers I have ever had in my life. My wife ordered the a taco that even the tortilla was made in their kitchen. For dessert my wife ordered an ice cream beer infused (guess what made in house) with apple crumble. Make sure to order your own - this sharing business sometimes does not work for me. Next time I am ordering two flights of beers to try them all! Hey Karston - see you at the eating contest!!

+9

Andrew Culler

This is definitely a place to stop if you're in or passing through Gainesville,TX. Fantastic service and great food. The place is unassuming from the outside, but they take great care of you when you come inside! Great burgers, microbrew beer and appetizers.

+1

That's Tonya

Stopped in on my way thru town and I’m happy I did. From the outside it may look small but once inside it is a very large restaurant with several rooms. The service was 10/10 Everything ordered was cooked and prepared well. BUT THE KEY LIME 🍋‍🟩 PIE puts this place on the map hands down. I would recommend if you are in or around the area to give this place a try. Thanks I’ll be back 🩷✌️

+20

Very nice brewery. Good beer. All four of us loved what we had (chili and fries, nachos, burger and pizza). Waitress scheme interesting but they were all very nice. Would definitely go back there again.

J. Garrison

Went with a friend.. she had the Mushroom Swiss burger and I had the Krootz Pub burger. We both really enjoyed our burgers; the meat was very tasty with what seemed like some type of glaze on it. I did not care for the salad greens used for lettuce. We shared onion rings and potato salad. The onion rings were tasty but very greasy. The potato salad was good and had something different.. we believe was horseradish in it. Service was top notch, very attentive without hovering and friendly! The music was good.. not to loud & we were able to carry on a conversation. Next time I go, I have to get those Italian nachos!

Anna

We went here for the first time and I was a bit disappointed. I ordered the grilled chicken panini with Mac n cheese. Nothing was hot. Not enough seasoning. Everything was bland with no flavor. My husband got a burger with onion rings and it was the same very bland. We were disappointed.

+1

We are from out of town and was really excited to try this place. It was very lacking in all aspects. Me and my hubby both ordered the Hell Yeah Burger. It was so salty you couldn't taste any other flavors. My side of okra was a tiny helping, while his fries were soggy and tasted like they were from Long John Silver's. On top of the disappointment, we waited almost an hour to ever receive our food. We honestly wished we would have just went to Braums instead. Definitely not worth the $$$.