Frady's Taphouse & Eatery

I had to try Frady's as soon as I got the chance and it was so great everyone was so nice and fast. But their brisket was so amazing. I got the brisket quesadilla. The flavors of the meat with veggies and the cheese was great. I went back the next day and got a peanut butter pie as takeout and I promise you do not skip this dessert. I am in love with this pie.

Very flavorful food! Impeccable service! Will be coming back for sure

I remember my brother stopping by their food truck when they used to go by a brewery. He raved that it was really good, so decided to give it a try.

Service started out a little different as someone sat us and brought us waters but never returned. We then noticed that there was one person tending to tables outside and inside. After a few minutes, she did come by our table.

I went with the chicken grilled chicken sandwich. It came with a nice helping of coleslaw on it. Everything was fantastic, only thing different was that the chicken was cut up into pieces and put on the bun.

They had a nice drink menu as well to compliment Andy of the choices of food.

(3.5 stars)

Frady Family Farms built up a reputation during the past few years for selling top-notch smoked meats. Their recently-opened Taphouse in the former Tipsy’z Tacos location has some room for improvement but also a lot of tantalizing potential.

Housed in a somewhat compact space, Frady’s offers a casual vibe and amiable service. The menu, for the time being, is limited: a few apps, a few sides, a few sandwiches, a pair of salads, and several quesadillas. Playing to its strengths, Frady’s incorporates smoked brisket, pork, or chicken in most of these dishes though veggie or loaded cheese quesadillas are available for non-meat eaters. There’s also a full bar and an array of cocktails for anyone who wants to grab a drink.

For our first visit, my wife and I split a truffle fries starter and went with a grilled chicken salad and a brisket quesadilla, respectively. The food arrived promptly, looked good, and smelled amazing.

Execution offered more hits than misses. The brisket was tender and smoky and paired well with a verde sauce, but I wish there were more than three pieces of quesadilla. The salad balanced a bright vinaigrette, sweet blueberries, and sharp feta. The truffle fries – matchstick cut and seasoned with rosemary and parmesan – were plentiful but blander than expected. Compared to say Big Burger Spot’s equivalent offering, the depth of flavor simply isn’t there. Then again, neither is all the grease.

Frady’s pricing is slightly higher than you might think but not outrageously so. The salads, a simple cheeseburger, and most of the quesadilla offerings are $12 while the brisket quesadilla runs $15.

Given time to perhaps expand the menu and fine-tune a few offerings, Frady’s can grow into a very solid local option. The Frady family seems like good people, and their grilled and smoked meats are hard to beat.

We stopped by Frady’s to check it out. The beer was good, the food was yummy, the music and vibe were fun, and the staff were unbelievably kind and made us feel welcomed despite being busy on a Saturday afternoon. We will definitely be back!