Halfway Crooks Beer

First: there is no table service. You order at the counter or through an app. The servers bring your order, but you must get everything else ( cup of water, utensils, napkins, etc.) yourself. Nobody greets you, and no one will check on you to see if your order is right (ours wasn't) or if you need anything (we did). The two servers we tried to get help from seemed confused and/or annoyed by our requestsIf you order through the app, you will automatically be charged a 5% fee that's meant to ensure minimum living wage and provide insurance for staff. This is annoying to me as a customer because it should be on the restaurant to provide a living wage and insurance; it should not be an added fee to the customer. If you insist on making customers pay for something you as an employer should be providing , then get rid of tipping, raise your food prices by 5%, and use that money.. I have no problem with tipping , but expecting me to pay an extra 5% on top of the tip when you don't even provide full table service is offensive.Finally, the food. We ordered a pretzel with beer cheese, the curry wurst a burger, and "Belgian fries" as well as two beers. The Pretzel was okay but the beer cheese was greasy and disgusting and not worth the $2 extra they charge for it The fries were so undercooked and nothing like Belgian fries, which are super crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. These are closer to what you might get at Burger King. The bratwurst was decent, but the curry sauce was so unbelievably sweet that the sugar masked any other flavors that might have been used. The burger was unimpressive, and the beer had so much foam that we really only got 2/3 glass each.I lived in Germany for a long time and was looking forward to trying this spot and re-living my beerhall days. This place was a complete disappointment. Between the bad customer service, the bad food, and the mediocre beer, there's nothing worth going back for.

I visited Halfway Crooks for the first time this past Saturday, and I was very impressed. This whole area that Halfway Crooks is in, looks immensely different than it did a few years ago. This whole Summerhill area is filled with new shops, restaurants, etc. It's located right near the old Braves stadium, now Georgia State University's stadium. We sat upstairs and had a few beers and some food. I am not the biggest fan of IPA beers, but I found one that didn't taste so heavy, I can't remember the name unfortunately. We also just grabbed some snacks as we were a little hungry. We got the truffle fries and hummus. Both were pretty good, and were a great pairing to our beers. They have quite a few other food options as well, so you should be able to find something that you will enjoy eating. I highly recommend coming to halfway crooks with some friends and enjoying a few beers. It's a pretty cool place to hang out at and chill with some friends. I'll definitely be back in the near future, especially with Summer right around the corner.

Probably the best beer spot in Atlanta, especially if you are a lagerhead. If you are looking for imperial IPAs or pastry stouts, you are at the wrong spot. We had the luck of going during their Oktoberfest celebration. Tons of marzenbiers, pilsners, lagers etc. flowing, along with German-inspired eats (the bavarian pretzel was awesome).We drank both inside and outside. The outside was nice and family friendly. The inside has a classier drinking experience where I assume the kids are not allowed. Overall A+ beers and A+ service.Pro-tip: Don't forget the Underberg.

We got a lot of recommendations to come here, cool building. We sat upstairs but I didn't really like the vibes of the enclosed beer garden. Downstairs would have been better I think. They did have $4 beers that day which was nice. Wasn't really fussed by the beers we had though.

We were in Atlanta this past weekend for the hops in the hangar and our party had no restaurants/brewery planned before our event. as we were driving towards Downtown Atlanta on a Saturday afternoon to get lunch the traffic was so bad, I knew I have to find a quick lunch for our group right away lol, I was googling restaurants near me and nothing caught my eye and then finally I used the YELP app and search for brewery near me and Halfway Crooks Beer pop, I looked and it was less than 1 mile away from where we at. to be honest I was not sure what to expect at this brewery but I saw on the menu that they have food and beer and that is what we needed. The location for this brewery is close to the old baseball stadium, parking can be tricky but we parked on the free retail parking. this area is so cute, they have different places to eat and shop. Definitely worth visiting while in Atlanta. We got to the brewery, we were greeted right away and seated. You don't get an actual server for your table, you actually have to order your food online (you have to scan your phone and the menu pops! very easy :) ) Surprisingly they have a lot to offer, from beers and food and I was actually a little adamant that we have to order our own food but the service was actually really good and fast! we ordered pretzel, my husband ordered the burger and I ordered the chili hotdog and the waffle with apple as for the drinks i ordered Radler beer and sadly I couldn't remember what my husband ordered but he got the dark beer and he loves it! I am so happy that we ended up at halfway Crooks beer, this is such a cute place to hangout and they have a small market place that you can buy merchandise and beer. their staff is very friendly and the place is so clean even the bathrooms! I am very impressed at this place and I definitely want to go back here again!

Heading down to Florida, I stopped in the Atlanta area. Halfway Crooks was one of the three that were recommended in the area. Glad I stopped.One issue with this place, like a couple of other Atlanta breweries, is finding a parking space that is not reserved. There are lots within a reasonable distance that are free, but you also have a few blocks. I can imagine it is a hindrance on popular nights. I don't fault the brewery for tihs.The atmosphere is rather chill. There is a bar down ine side, tables along the other, and rooftop seating upstairs. If you are not at the bar, you can order from your table via QR code and get food and beer delivered to your table. As their beers are rather carbonated and they aim for a good "Queen Anne's lace", they use a three pour method, so standing and waiting can take a bit of time. It is a good thing, as the beer pours are awesome. Halfway Crooks is definitely one of Atlanta's best, at least from my experience (albeit, experience a bit limited). Their primary wheelhouse is European (German) lagered beers, but I found the IPAs and sours to be equally good. They had a few anniversary beers when I was there, which was a nice addition for me. Love a great one off.Food follows the theme and there is a lot of menu items served with Belgian fries. I opted for a modern Berlin favorite, the Currywurst. Paired very well with the Whole Cone Active Low, a German Pils, and Collier, a Grisette (not so much with the pale ale). Enjoyed the currywurst, although it is rich enough I could not do it very often. Fries very nicely done.If I have one complaint that sticks out, I would prefer a place that also does small pours and/or flights. Not a major knock, and seems to be common with Atlanta breweries, but having the option to sample more beers without risking intoxication is a nice thing for me.

Great spot for a date night in an up and coming area. The space is very relaxing. Loved hanging out and the roof top is dog friendly!

Halfway Crooks was recently recommended by a friend so I decided to visit. I love the vibe! Great music, staff is friendly, and of course great beer!! We tried enjoyed a couple food menu items as well. Although service is semi-self serve, the staff is super friendly and seem to be attentive to cleanliness. Will definitely be back!

I'm here on a Saturday afternoon. A lot of reviews spoke to WR code ordering. I actually received menus and interacted with the bar staff. The key is to sit at the bar. Not realistic for everyone. I tasted a few beers and they're all good. However, if you want hoppy IPAs (my favorite) or flavorful stouts, this is not your place. I give 2 thumbs up to the Seconds, which is a lightly peach finished farmhouse ale. It has just enough funk and grassy flavor of a farmhouse only slightly softened by a light peach undertone. The bubbles are amazing. Drink this beer through the head. The other double thumb goes to the Themes. It's a west coast pale ale that tastes great and the aromas of the Simcoe hood...top notch.

Always pleased to visit Halfway Crooks!The service is always good, the Czech Lager was delicious, and the French fries with garlic aioli were delightful! The seating in the patio rooftop great!