Ben Franklin's Taproom & Grille

Justin was probably one of the nicest bartenders I've ever met.
Food was bangin' Meatloaf Sliders, Mashed with Bacon 🥓 Gravy?? Yes please! Wedding soup 🍲 some of the best I've ever had!
Great beer 🍺 and cocktail 🍸 selection.
Cool place right off the side of the road. Don't miss this one!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The appetizer was good but the meal of the hells hollow burger and Sriracha fries was bad. The fries had too much salt and I could not taste the seasoning on them, and the burger was supposed to be medium-rare but I got medium-well with spots being well done and was entirely dry with the bottom bun soaked in grease and apart from the Sriracha sauce had no flavor even though the menu said it had seasoning. Thingular saving grace was I had been offered a free desert as it was cooked wrong but I declined since I did not want to be further disappointed. Had I cooked and served that food I would have tossed it in the trash and started again.

Prices have gotten out of hand, and not just food. Prices rose during COVID which is understand, but continue to go up. Can’t afford to eat here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Really good service, food, and atmosphere

Chicken sammy for the win, blueberry mayo 😋 💙

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Sandwich

Very excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved everything about it!!! I have driven past it numerous times on my way to hiking at McConnells Mill and Morain, and I always wondered how it was. The building doesn't look like much from outside; however, when you enter, it is an entirely different esthetic with a rustic style. Service at the bar was excellent. Had the jalapeño cheese wraps for appetizer, and they were very good. Had to try the Hells Hollow burger, and it was also great. There are many other items on the menu and specials that I can't wait to come back anGreat. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good fast and friendly service. Good food. Nice menu. The waitress is a sweetheart. We will be back based on the service alone!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Chicken Sandwich

First time there with my family tonight and it had incredible food, drink and the atmosphere was really nice and I thought warm and cozy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Return visit 2025
Loved the special called the saunders. We asked them to substitute french fries instead of potato chips. It was amazing! Pork bbq, barbecue sauce, cheese, grilled onions and peppers over home made French fries. Fantastic!

Amazing restaurant on 422 between Butler and New Castle. Excellent ribs, meatloaf with bacon gravy and Syrian bread. Home made desserts are worth the calories. Creative cocktails. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our first time here was very enjoyable - cool atmosphere, excellent draft craft beer selection and very good food. My wife had the lamb sandwich and I had ribs. Our server Patty did a great job, very professional and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Half Rack Ribs with Side of Coleslaw, Baked Potato, Lamb Sandwich

Bartender busted his butt and with being only one and with full bar. Amazing job

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Staff are friendly and very patient, I took a freind, and he will be returning with others. Wunderbar!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good beer, good food, great staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Half Rack Ribs with Side of Coleslaw, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Fresh Cut Fries, Lamb Sandwich

Great place. Only complaint is price is a bit high, but the venue is awesome. I now know why they have signature ribs. Never had better. Their meatloaf sandwich is to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Half Rack Ribs with Side of Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, Prime Rib Sandwich