Highwind Brewing Company

Edit: great selection of burgers, your choice of how the meat is prepared and some delicious waffle fries! Updated star rating. This was one of the best local breweries I've had the joy to visit. Unlike the previous ones I adore, HBC seemed more intimate and scaled down compared to a previous locale I attended. Why would that matter? Because HBC felt so much more down to earth, neighborly and just more integrated with the local community that caters to walks of life that live and travel through Junction City. That aside, drinks: I only had the Cadillac Ranch Sour. I'm a huge fan of sour based ales and with the blend of pineapple and strawberry made the drink my instant favorite. It's light, crisp, not at all filling and had a beautiful light golden brown hue that was a sight to see. Food: Due to 726 Bistro not available, I'll update this review later on. The Mill pizza was incredible! Even more pleased for the 'build your own pizza' since my child is so picky. While my daughter didn't outright say she loved it, she left nothing behind for leftovers. I ordered the Flint Hills Burn because I love spicy food but more importantly test out what they've called their signature pizza. Due to the large volume of people ordering, at the time all they had left was the gluten free dough. I bring this up because they are accommodating for allergies but also being transparent about their stock and product availability. This wasn't an issue for my child and I, and gave me another reason to visit as soon as possible for a different experience. The Flint Hills Burn with thin GF crust is incredibly delicious but also was similar to my drink selection: flavorful yet not too filling. Until I go back, this will be my favorite food item. Will post an update once the 726 Bistro is open. Price: Between the location, rate of speed, quality of services that's both great for a family dinner environment as well as just a speak easy, the price was honestly fair. It's worth the experience, tastes and atmosphere.