Mike Hess Brewing Alpine

Updated - dec 2025
Love visiting this place on my day off. 💜 It's peaceful enough to do my work/ read my book yet busy enough to enjoy the atmosphere of the locals.

Goes without saying, Amazing food as always (the chicken tenders are 🔥🔥).
As usual the waitress Zoe was super attentive, would check if I wanted a refill or needed anything. She is incredible & deserves ALL the praise 👏 👏👏

Went over the weekend and they only brought half of our food out and never came back, never asked if we wanted more drinks or anything definitely not returning again

Kailee is amazing! She was very helpfuland knew a huge amount about the food and beer menu

I was shocked by the level of cleanliness. My glass was dirty, the bartender had numerous hygiene red flags. Money goes a lot further elsewhere as well, I do not recommend this place. Yikes.

What happened to this place? We used to love going here for dinner or lunch + live music but they changed it all. Whose genius idea was that? New menu is awful too, they took off everything we used to come here for. Sorry to say we won't be going back, its just not the same. Looking for better food + music + atmosphere somewhere else.

It seems like Mike Hess is actively trying to make the food/menu worse. When they first opened they got rid of the bbq, ok understandable since that was alpine beers menu. Then they got rid of things like meatballs, spinach dip, bagel bites, meatball sandwich, torpedo sandwich. They also used to change the specials pretty regularly, and there was always something worth trying when they took all the good stuff off the menu, but now it’s monthly specials and they usually suck. So basically all there is now are burgers and pizza, the only pizza I like they removed and now they nickel and dime you by charging $3 to add fries or a salad to your burger. And the bathroom by dominoes is a complete disaster, excrement and trash all over the place, no soap, looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in 5 years since they opened it. Been going here regularly for years but I doubt I’ll be back.

This brewery is absolutely worth the visit. Their “Guava Have It” is a crushable, juicy, hazy beer with a smooth finish that keeps you wanting more. The Lone Pine Double IPA delivers a stronger, bold flavor that balances perfectly with their food.

The snacks complete the experience:
• Buffalo wings – great crisp and flavor
• Pub smash burger – juicy, well-seasoned and filling

The atmosphere is relaxed, perfect for hanging out with friends or enjoying good beer on your own. Staff knows their beers well and can guide you depending on your taste.

A great place to grab a pizza and a beer

Great beer and pizza accompanied by live music and Great service

Only thing I ate here was the pretzel bites they tasted so good, and they get rid of them ... Stupid

I’ve been here a few times hoping things would improve, but the management clearly doesn’t care. Advertised as kid-friendly but there was a drunken brawl a couple weeks ago and the police were called. I wouldn't bring kids here. Inconsistent service, no sense that customers matter. It’s a shame, could be a great place if someone competent were in charge.

Really great time being here a few days ago, Noah and Simon, the two servers, were very knowledgeable about the beers and food they offered, and overall made for a great experience. Loved the family restaurant meets country bar vibe from here, and am excited to try the upcoming menu!!

The service at Mike Hess is fabulous. The servers are so knowledgeable and friendly. It is a little pricey, but the service.makes it worth the money

My wife and I came in for lunch earlier today and tried the new pumpkin beer and really enjoyed it, the service was great and our server got our drinks out fast. I didn’t catch her name but she did a great job!

Food and beverages are always top notch. Kailee is an amazing server!