The Local Eatery & Craft Beer

This place is the BEST and exactly what we need in this part of town. Such a nice spot, great food and amazing service from Nicole and Noah.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiny spot but their burgers are perfect and my kids love eating their tater tots & pretzels while playing Uno at the bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I am not really a burger girl but we stopped here on our way back home and it was so good. The smash burger was delicious. My boyfriend was so disappointed that I finished mine, he was hoping he could finish mine off. Place is cozy, staff is nice. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Me and my Bros come here time and time again and enjoy the great selection and finger bites!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

A great neighborhood spot. The owners are awesome and really give good recommendations for the craft beers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Burger, Sandwich, Smash Burger, Wings

Overpriced and very weird vibes. Horribly lit and not welcoming. Food was fine but not worth the price!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 3

Cool spot. Lots of beer choices. Just chill and play games with friends. They should have some drinks for people that don’t drink. Only one bathroom. A little hole in the wall, cool spot. The spicy fries were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So disappointed tonight. We love this place but they changed their burger bun to a Kaiser roll. It’s not a smash burger anymore. Why??????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loaded Tots

What you have to understand is that the University of Michigan's football team is almost inexplicably horrific this year. You've got a team of at least a few first-round picks. You've got a National Championship in your back pocket and a much-vaunted team culture. And despite all that, this loaded team can't throw the ball a lick. Their OC can't figure out how to use a talented backfield. And it has been that way all season.

So, yes, I call the Local with whatever the frustration-version of anxiety is, and Jamie picks up the phone. Jamie is the wife of Louis. I will learn how awesome they are. But at that moment, my pre-frustration is already roiling, and I'm on the phone with Jamie to ask if they'll play the Michigan game, and she starts singing the answer. SINGING IT! It was so unexpected and hilarious, I started the game with some measure of calm and hope.

And I feel like that kinda sums it up. Louis and Jamie are calm and efficient. They pump out orders generously and without judgment. Want to try something on the menu? Shoot, they'll pour you quarter cup of whatever to swish around and figure it out. I'm not a drinking man, but I can appreciate people who want happy customers.

So I ate the vegetarian stuff (pictured). It was a double Impossible cheeseburger and some Buffalo cauliflower. It's the only meal I ate that day, I was so satisfied. Delicious.

Also pictured: a bottle of water. I couldn't drink caffeine for sleep and other reasons, and there weren't any sugar-free options. But no problem. I got some famous NYC water in a fancy bottle and felt quite happy for it. And there was no pressure to get anything else.

I learnt a ton about this super-cool couple. It's probably best not to repeat it all, but here's the relevant stuff: Louis and Jamie care about their community. They try buy local and sponsor a flag football team. They're patient and kind with their patrons. And they can sing/strike-up a fine conversation.

It's past midnight, and this review is the thing I need to make time to do. That's because these folks did a grand job. Drop in and give The Local a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place! Great beer selections, owners and staff are awesome, and the food is delicious. Also a great spot to catch a game.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent! I love this place. Always great service and vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Great little spot, always go on the way to or from forest hills

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing choices for beer on tap and in cans. Best service I've had in a while for a place where you order from the front. Really my favorite type of place to eat, drink, and play quick card games.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smash Burger

Great beer selection

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Nice after work hang out. Decent wing and sauce selection. Large beer selection with great descriptions to meet most taste preferences. A little disappointed that they did not carry a dark Guinness equivalent. Great vinyl night (bring your own)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings