Kutztown Tavern

I remember this building when it was an old-timey hardware and variety store called Fenstermachers, with wood floors that creaked as you walked along. Now there is brewery equipment in the front that results in a decent selection of beers, though not edgy choices.  In the fall, the pumpkin ale is nice, but light.  The wine is from the local Vynecrest winery, and my pear-y Chardonnay was perfectly fine.  

Nothing special on the food menu EXCEPT the fluffy soft giant pretzels, fresh baked with a delicious creamy mustard. It's worth going here for these along, and they are quite good with a beer.  

The place is huge and nicely renovated with an open feel, plenty of brick, cute booths, a parking lot in the back, and different areas for hanging out. It is probably the nicest restaurant in a town where there are few upscale offerings (nothing against the town, but it is geared toward college students).

I LOVE THEIR DRINKS!
I am not a big drinker, a total lightweight and I don't like the taste of alcohol.  While stating that, the Tavern has THE BEST mixed drinks I have ever had!  I even go as far as to try and recreate them at home (with near success)!  Their food is also pretty good, but I mostly enjoy the drinks :D
Oh and my husband enjoys their beers.

This restaurant holds a special place in heart, my (now husband) and I met at Shortys and had our first date at the Kuztown Tavern, although we graduated a few years ago we still like to visit.  We planned an afternoon lunch date a few weeks back and sadly it will be the last time we ever visit the restaurant.  We had terrible service from our waitress, I couldn't have been more disappointed with our food and service.  Food was lackluster, we ordered a panini for $10 dollars and split it and it wasn't any special, the buffalo egg rolls were good but that is all that can be said.  We received the wrong bill and the waitress acted like it was our fault, just tossed the new bill on the table.  This establishment has gone down hill since we lived in town.  I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone, go to Basin Street, they have much better food for a better price and good service!