by Nick Coons

We passed by the Flagstaff Brewing Company on Route 66 while in the area for the day. My wife, being French-Canadian, had noticed that they had poutine on the menu. Being far from home, she hadn't tried this in a long time, and wanted to do a taste-test to see if it was anything like the real thing. However, she did find it amusing that the waiter couldn't correctly pronounce the dish.

I, on the other hand, was hoping for some micro brewed root beer and good old grilled foods. Service was extremely slow for just about everything; having our order taken, receiving drinks, etc. But when the food finally arrived, I was fairly impressed with the taste. It wasn't amazing, but it was acceptable.

We spent about 20 minutes eating, and about an hour waiting. I was amazingly surprised at how chilly the weather was, being almost the beginning of June. I was hoping this was statewide, but wasn't that lucky.

The menu selection was average though unique, and the atmosphere was either extremely dirty and cheap or quaint and authentic. It was hard to tell. And to top it all off, they were out of root beer.

The Flagstaff Brewing Company is located at 16 E. Route 66 in Flagstaff.

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