Assembly Brewing

Would definitely come back for the pizza! Was nice to have good Detroit Style pizza as a change from the other standard pizza places that start all tasting the same. Only feedback I'd have is that the breadsticks were a bit oilier than we prefer, but we will still be back!

Is it wrong to say I like the pizza more than the beer? Detroit style pizza is not easily achieved unless you know. Assembly knows. The crust is crisp and caramelizes in the pan. The cheese's fat drips down and fries the bottom and sides of the crust, creating a crispy, burnt cheese edge. I'm not sure if they use Wisconsin cheese or not, but while eating it, I swear they do. I went for the cheese pizza, and it was absolutely perfect. Even reheated in the oven the next day. They even offer vegan cheese and peperoni. I don't eat vegan cheese, but I am so excited that my vegan and lactose friends can join me here. The beer was good. I sampled all the IPAs and felt like they were decent. I just wasn't over the moon for any. They did a decent, fresh hop one. But they also have liquor, so you can come for a cocktail too.It was a lovely space Roomy. Easy to get in and order. I had one barkeep that started my order and seemed like he didn't want to be there. I asked for an IPA recommendation, but he said he didn't drink beer. The fella that took over was cheerful and helped me find the perfect IPA with my pizza. He was fun and inviting. I had a great time and will be back for pizza for sure.

Food is so good. Detroit pizza, if you've never had it, is crunchy, bready, veg-forward, salty, everything. Great beer, great ambiance, pinball machines, patio, this place has everything.My only minus is no minors allowed. Take out pizza and beer are just as good, but you have to know before you go.

Service was fast and friendly. We sat outside at a picnic table unfortunately with a view of a guy shooting up on the same patio. And Foster Road is not my idea of fun. But the pizza and Caesar salad were good. We shared a small (serves 1-2), and it was plenty. Great crusty melted cheese, and sauce on top, perfecto. We'd definitely return, but for takeout only.

Until I go to Michigan or find something better, this is my favorite Detroit style.Sweet, fresh San Marzano tomato sauce.. on my Meat Lover's that was supposed to have bacon, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and unfortunately, they don't have salami today.. but it was perfectly tasty in every bite with some parmesan shaken into the tomato sauce parts.. sweet, savory, cheesy makes it satisfying.. with a crisp crust.. I ordered the biggest one, which is 10x14Black is Beautiful Vol. 2 was pretty good.. tasted like a dark beer with fruit notesAttentive service with constant check-insThe chef/owner is from Detroit.. Lots of high tops, lower seating, and some booths including bar topThey also have a full bar, and not a lot of people know them for their pizza.. I guess because of their name, Brewery

On a trip to Portland, we decided to get brunch in the area that Assembly was located. Having tried a variety of other breweries in the Portland area, my partner made it a point to stop at Assembly after our brunch. Walking in, Assembly Brewing has a fairly large venue with a bar and booth and table seating. It being a sunny afternoon, the venue just felt dark and uninviting, however, we were eager to sit and try some of their beers. My partner and I decided to sit at the bar, and perused the beer options. Our bartender was not friendly in the slightest. We ended up ordering two IPAs as we hung out at the bar. To order, other patrons had to come up to the bar to order, and the bartender was unfriendly and rude to other patrons as well. There was eye-rolling and she was impatient when people were looking at the pizza menu. The whole time, it just felt uncomfortable as we sipped our beers off to the side of the bar. I will say, the beer was decent, but the experience with the bartender just made for an uncomfortable setting to be in. After one beer, we decided to leave, and Assembly was unfortunately not a highlight of breweries on our trip.

Hungry for dinner and in search of food that could easily be reheated in our Airbnb, we found a brewer called Assembly Brewing that served some delicious looking pizza. Initially, our plan was to dine-in and enjoy a couple of brews with our pizza. However, visiting the business webpage and Yelp, I was able to confirm that this brewery only allows folks 21 and over to dine-in. I am by no means complaining about this; there have been plenty of times when my wife and I have been enjoying a meal and adult beverage, only to come into close contact with someone's misbehaving child...I say this with no judgement...just to prove that there is a time and place for everything.Upon entering the establishment, we were greeted by a fairly large open space with a beautiful art collage + plenty of seating and patrons laughing over brews. An employee greeted us from behind the bar/tap area, and proceeded to retrieve our takeout order of their Detroit-style "The D" large pizza. Since my ten year old son was patiently waiting in the car, we could not enjoy a quick brew. However, we figured that we would purchase two beer growlers for the road (no I'm not being literal). We ordered a juicy IPA called Celestial Citrus, which was delicious and lived up to it's name (very fruit forward).The plethora of positive Yelp reviews were indeed accurate...their Detroit-style pizza is BOMB (that means good folks). So good that I regretted not ordering two total pizzas for the three of us; the website says that their large (10" x 14") pizza serves 3-4 people, but that only allots for a party of four to only have two slices each (unless you ask the pizza to be cut into micro slices). My wife and I plan on stopping through Portland in the near future, we will definitely make a return visit to dine in and enjoy a pizza, their Jalapeño Popper Rolls (I regret not ordering these), and a few brews!

I had been wanting to try this place so long ago. Glad we finally did it.The pizza is the best one I have ever tried in a pub (referring to American pub style food of course). The place is big, has a lot of seating options. Service is very casual, you have to go to the bar and open a tab, food was out fast.

Amazing Detroit-Style pizza goes perfectly with their beers on tap!There is a small parking lot of angled parking supplemented with street parking. Picnic tables outside that is dog friendly, and dining area inside is big and open and bright with rolling garage door (open on nice days for maximum summer patio vibes) Bar is on the side with some arcade games in the corner. What a cool space!Bartender was knowledgeable about the beers on tap and recommended based on what I was looking for. Wait staff are all friendly and accommodating with all our needs! I highly recommend the artichoke dip (so many big pieces of artichokes!) and the cheese pockets! Yum! Ok now the star of the show - to be honest I'm not usually a big fan of Detroit-style pizza but WOW I was very impressed with the sponginess of the crust while still being semi crunchy, also the ratio of the sauce and cheese and topping just works!Bonus for it being minority owned and you need to come check it out for some bomb pizza!

Solid beer (I tried the kolsch which was crisp and refreshing). Spacious interior. On-site and street parking were both plentiful on an early Sunday afternoon. Super friendly staff and excellent, fast service! They checked on me throughout my stay and made me feel very welcomed.Takeout wasn't available for a whole pie of their pizza week special (Butcher's Bolognese) but I think it is for their standard pies. Not a big deal - I dined in and ate a couple slices so my partner, who wasn't with me, could also try it later. Great flavors. I do prefer a saltier cheese to really maximize that Detroit-style approach, but am glad to have tried out Assembly Brewing.I'll be back with friends for more bites and brews!