This is a really cool space. Cozy atmosphere, there are intimate board games available and a foosball table. The food is mighty tasty with a great happy hour. A large variety of libations...and they have cider !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
Strong drinks, lots of board games, not super busy, and great atmosphere. Would definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabrina Kloss
Ever since moving to the area, this has been THE date night spot for my husband and I. It is everything we wanted in a local neighborhood bar -- a chill environment with kind staff and fun weekly activities. The music is low enough to be able to have good conversations. There is a lot of spacious seating, including large tables, couches with pillows, etc. The bar food is tasty, the walls are lined with books and games, and they have cute literary-themed cocktails. My husband and I will grab a drink and a board game and sit for hours! We've also seen people reading on the couch with a drink, which is such a vibe. The space is so well curated to be a comfortable spot for anyone -- groups, dates, or solos.
The staff are beyond friendly, and the new owner Joy is a ray of sunshine. She remembers our names when we come visit and has been so passionate about incorporating new weekly activities like taco Tuesdays, karaoke, and trivia.
Catcher in the Rye is a rare gem of a place that feels so comfortable and so familiar. Thank you Joy & all staff for the best neighborhood bar we could ask for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miss Duckie
I don't know if you remember me but I'm the mom with the kiddo in a wheelchair (please ignore the account name, she changed it on me lol). I wanted to say THANK YOU so much for being as accommodating as you were. You guys were a life saver and your customer service is 5 star for sure. I look forward to going back with the husband š
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Isaac Smith
It took ten minutes to get my beer after ordering while workers watched me and stood around chatting. My burger was fine but had bits of char from the grill in it. The DJ was blasting music for the five people that were in here. My buddyās cocktail was pretty much straight whiskey. There were also weird incense smells near the bar.
It was my first and last time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Casey Kopp
Guys get the brussel sprouts!!!! And the shrimp Rangoons. Wow. Great service, friendly staff!! Vibes in here are great, cozy, vibey and divey. An awesome neighborhood spot and we will be back!! They do trivia on Monday nights too!! Sold šÆšš¼
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grant Harrington
James is the best bartender ever. Amazing drinks, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Gaulke
Love this place - itās always chill, the parm garlic fires are amazing, thereās tons of games and books and the drinks are all fun literary references.
The ONE complaint I have, is that for a place thatās mostly quiet, it consistently takes forever to get a drink.
C A
Expensive but not bad at all.
Carissa Rak
This place was dead from 8:30 to 10pm on a Saturday night. I sat at the bar since there was no wait staff for the all but one empty tables. The bartender was sweet and I enjoyed our conversation. I went by myself to get out of the house, and to just be in a lively atmosphere, which this was not.
I ordered the steak tacos for $12, and the the three pathetic tacos had just steak grounds from the bottom of the skillet that maybe filled 1/4 of each of the tortillas. There was a spattering of yellow onions, and specks of cilantro on top. The steak had no seasoning, but luckily it was served with salsa which I doused the tacos in for flavor and to help fill the tortillas, which was still not much. Also, the presentation was lackluster. I was super let down that I paid $12 for what was worth maybe $3 since the amount of meat between the 3 tacos was almost enough to fill one actual taco sold from a street vendor for $2.50.
I also order the parmesan garlic fries for another $12. They didn't offer it in a side order size, but I figured I'd bring the leftovers home. Well, there were no leftovers because the serving size was that of a side of fries. They were hot and tasty, though.
For my drink, I order their signature take on an Old Fashion which was very good, but fairly expensive. I also order a second drink called the Stay Gold Pony Boy, and it was a strange mix of flavors that didn't work, and it was too sweet. I didn't even finish it.
Overall, I would not recommend this place for more than a drink or two of their signature Old Fashion. I won't be going back.
i used to like the stay gold pony boy, but then i was kicked out for being gay. the owner is not an ally unfortch.
Brian Rodriguez
I went for a salsa night at this bar two nights ago with a couple friends. My friend was a bartender there and itās the reason why I ended up going. From the jump the bartenders didnāt seem to attend our group I guess because we were affiliated with the new bartender that was working there. The night was fine at first until I got attacked by the owner of the place next door, I believe he goes by the name GEO. To add some context I was socializing, having fun and dancing salsa. I was only two drinks in, and everything seemed fine. Everything happened when I accidentally took a sip of someoneās drink that was right next to mine, it was a girl next to me and I was unaware it was hers until she told me. I apologized and offered to buy her a new one and my bartender friend ( will not say a name for legal reasons) made her a new one. It was settled, the girl got her new drink I apologized and everything was all good. Some reason, the other bartenders that are very cliquesh and power tripping accused me of stealing drinks and sent this guy ā geoā to escort me out. He was really drunk and aggressive so he came out of no where and grabbed me from behind without any warning. No one told me I had to leave, no one told me anything. I wasnāt causing a problem, I was genuinely having a good night with friends because Iām really not the type of person to cause problems and I have many people that can vouch for that. So to be attacked like that unexpectedly left me confused and angered. So after he grabbed me we started to fight in which we started knocking things down and breaking things and we ended up outside on the floor. Thatās when I saw red and defended myself. Where was security ? I donāt know. I ended up fighting this small dude named GEO whoās the owner next door for no apparent reason and letās just say it didnāt end to well for him as Iām a United States military veteran. If they had a problem with me why didnāt anyone tell me they had a problem? Why didnāt security tell me I had to leave ? I was attacked and left with eye bruises and a sprained hand for no apparent reason. after the fight I was so furious because I had no idea why I was attacked and I asked security and the other people in charge of the night and they all said ā idkā. When the police came they told the police that I was stealing drinks which is laughable because how was I stealing drinks if my friend WAS the bartender ? I have witnesses and police report ready. I will be suing and seeking a criminal charge against this place and the guy who attacked me. I donāt even write reviews for places so for me to do this it had to be a lot. It will all come to the light soon and let me just add this, why is the owner drunk while heās working ? GEO was intoxicated while working the night. The event was a collaboration between his business and catcher in the rye. Please avoid this place at all costs. You guys will be hearing from my attorney soon.
Samuel Hayden
Slow service for the price.
JD
This place is a gem. It has a cozy, cool vibe. People are nice and it's comfortable and clean. We didn't eat, but the cocktails were great and the food smelled delicious. So next time...
This is a really cool space. Cozy atmosphere, there are intimate board games available and a foosball table.
The food is mighty tasty with a great happy hour. A large variety of libations...and they have cider !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Strong drinks, lots of board games, not super busy, and great atmosphere. Would definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ever since moving to the area, this has been THE date night spot for my husband and I. It is everything we wanted in a local neighborhood bar -- a chill environment with kind staff and fun weekly activities. The music is low enough to be able to have good conversations. There is a lot of spacious seating, including large tables, couches with pillows, etc. The bar food is tasty, the walls are lined with books and games, and they have cute literary-themed cocktails. My husband and I will grab a drink and a board game and sit for hours! We've also seen people reading on the couch with a drink, which is such a vibe. The space is so well curated to be a comfortable spot for anyone -- groups, dates, or solos.
The staff are beyond friendly, and the new owner Joy is a ray of sunshine. She remembers our names when we come visit and has been so passionate about incorporating new weekly activities like taco Tuesdays, karaoke, and trivia.
Catcher in the Rye is a rare gem of a place that feels so comfortable and so familiar. Thank you Joy & all staff for the best neighborhood bar we could ask for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know if you remember me but I'm the mom with the kiddo in a wheelchair (please ignore the account name, she changed it on me lol). I wanted to say THANK YOU so much for being as accommodating as you were. You guys were a life saver and your customer service is 5 star for sure. I look forward to going back with the husband š
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It took ten minutes to get my beer after ordering while workers watched me and stood around chatting. My burger was fine but had bits of char from the grill in it. The DJ was blasting music for the five people that were in here. My buddyās cocktail was pretty much straight whiskey. There were also weird incense smells near the bar.
It was my first and last time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Guys get the brussel sprouts!!!! And the shrimp Rangoons. Wow. Great service, friendly staff!! Vibes in here are great, cozy, vibey and divey. An awesome neighborhood spot and we will be back!! They do trivia on Monday nights too!! Sold šÆšš¼
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James is the best bartender ever. Amazing drinks, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place - itās always chill, the parm garlic fires are amazing, thereās tons of games and books and the drinks are all fun literary references.
The ONE complaint I have, is that for a place thatās mostly quiet, it consistently takes forever to get a drink.
Expensive but not bad at all.
This place was dead from 8:30 to 10pm on a Saturday night. I sat at the bar since there was no wait staff for the all but one empty tables. The bartender was sweet and I enjoyed our conversation. I went by myself to get out of the house, and to just be in a lively atmosphere, which this was not.
I ordered the steak tacos for $12, and the the three pathetic tacos had just steak grounds from the bottom of the skillet that maybe filled 1/4 of each of the tortillas. There was a spattering of yellow onions, and specks of cilantro on top. The steak had no seasoning, but luckily it was served with salsa which I doused the tacos in for flavor and to help fill the tortillas, which was still not much. Also, the presentation was lackluster. I was super let down that I paid $12 for what was worth maybe $3 since the amount of meat between the 3 tacos was almost enough to fill one actual taco sold from a street vendor for $2.50.
I also order the parmesan garlic fries for another $12. They didn't offer it in a side order size, but I figured I'd bring the leftovers home. Well, there were no leftovers because the serving size was that of a side of fries. They were hot and tasty, though.
For my drink, I order their signature take on an Old Fashion which was very good, but fairly expensive. I also order a second drink called the Stay Gold Pony Boy, and it was a strange mix of flavors that didn't work, and it was too sweet. I didn't even finish it.
Overall, I would not recommend this place for more than a drink or two of their signature Old Fashion. I won't be going back.
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i used to like the stay gold pony boy, but then i was kicked out for being gay. the owner is not an ally unfortch.
I went for a salsa night at this bar two nights ago with a couple friends. My friend was a bartender there and itās the reason why I ended up going. From the jump the bartenders didnāt seem to attend our group I guess because we were affiliated with the new bartender that was working there. The night was fine at first until I got attacked by the owner of the place next door, I believe he goes by the name GEO. To add some context I was socializing, having fun and dancing salsa. I was only two drinks in, and everything seemed fine. Everything happened when I accidentally took a sip of someoneās drink that was right next to mine, it was a girl next to me and I was unaware it was hers until she told me. I apologized and offered to buy her a new one and my bartender friend ( will not say a name for legal reasons) made her a new one. It was settled, the girl got her new drink I apologized and everything was all good. Some reason, the other bartenders that are very cliquesh and power tripping accused me of stealing drinks and sent this guy ā geoā to escort me out. He was really drunk and aggressive so he came out of no where and grabbed me from behind without any warning. No one told me I had to leave, no one told me anything. I wasnāt causing a problem, I was genuinely having a good night with friends because Iām really not the type of person to cause problems and I have many people that can vouch for that. So to be attacked like that unexpectedly left me confused and angered. So after he grabbed me we started to fight in which we started knocking things down and breaking things and we ended up outside on the floor. Thatās when I saw red and defended myself. Where was security ? I donāt know. I ended up fighting this small dude named GEO whoās the owner next door for no apparent reason and letās just say it didnāt end to well for him as Iām a United States military veteran. If they had a problem with me why didnāt anyone tell me they had a problem? Why didnāt security tell me I had to leave ? I was attacked and left with eye bruises and a sprained hand for no apparent reason. after the fight I was so furious because I had no idea why I was attacked and I asked security and the other people in charge of the night and they all said ā idkā. When the police came they told the police that I was stealing drinks which is laughable because how was I stealing drinks if my friend WAS the bartender ? I have witnesses and police report ready. I will be suing and seeking a criminal charge against this place and the guy who attacked me. I donāt even write reviews for places so for me to do this it had to be a lot. It will all come to the light soon and let me just add this, why is the owner drunk while heās working ? GEO was intoxicated while working the night. The event was a collaboration between his business and catcher in the rye. Please avoid this place at all costs. You guys will be hearing from my attorney soon.
Slow service for the price.
This place is a gem.
It has a cozy, cool vibe.
People are nice and it's comfortable and clean.
We didn't eat, but the cocktails were great and the food smelled delicious. So next time...
Great bartender!
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