Welcome to Crying Eagle Brewing Company
Welcome to Crying Eagle Brewing Company, a gem nestled in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This vibrant brewery combines expertly crafted beers with a tantalizing pizza menu, creating a unique dining experience. With a dog-friendly atmosphere and spacious indoor and outdoor seating, it's the perfect spot for gathering with friends and family. Their standout offerings include crispy jalapeño cheese curds and the decadent Crying Eagle Smash Patty. Enthusiastic reviews highlight the quality of both food and service, making it a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts and casual diners alike. Come for the brews, stay for the chill vibes, and let the flavors make you cry—for joy!
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1165 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70607 Hotline: (337) 990-4871
Crying Eagle Brewing Company, located at 1165 E McNeese St in the charming city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a unique dining and drinking destination that brings together the best of a brewery experience and a pizzeria.
From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a vibrant atmosphere that caters to both beer aficionados and food lovers alike. As a food reviewer, I was immediately struck by the eclectic mix of patrons enjoying the casual but energetic vibe. Families, friends, and even furry companions take part in the fun, with dog-friendly spaces and an extensive outdoor seating area perfect for a relaxed meal on a sunny day.
The menu at Crying Eagle Brewing Company is a delightful exploration of flavors, prominently featuring a selection of handcrafted pizzas alongside mouthwatering appetizers and hearty sandwiches. Highlights include:
- Crying Eagle Burger: A decadent 8oz Kobe beef patty topped with gooey American cheese and crowned with caramelized onions and bacon jam.
- Brown Sugar Brussel Sprouts: These crispy bites drizzled with honey wheat glaze, and enhanced by andouille sausage and candied pecans are a must-try.
- Poutine: This dish takes comfort food to another level with fries smothered in a stout demi-glace, jalapeño curds, and crispy bacon.
Your taste buds will thank you as you savor every bite. The combination of textures and flavors creates a truly satisfying meal. Each dish seems to be executed with precision and care, ensuring that bold flavors shine through, particularly in the Mac 'n' Cheese Pizza and the LA Hot Chicken Sandwich, the latter known for delivering a delightful kick.
The brewery is also celebrated for its remarkable selection of craft beers. Whether you prefer light, dark, or hop-heavy IPAs, Crying Eagle offers an impressive lineup that caters to diverse palates. Patrons can embark on a tasting flight or choose from expertly crafted beertails, providing an enjoyable journey through different styles. The happy hour discounts are an added incentive for guests to try out new flavors.
As I indulged in my meal, I couldn't help but appreciate the attentive service. The staff members exude warmth and are eager to assist, enhancing the overall experience. It is evident from customer reviews that many patrons appreciate the inviting ambiance, great service, and the delicious offerings available.
In essence, Crying Eagle Brewing Company is not just a place to grab a beer; it’s a destination for a genuinely enjoyable dining experience. With its innovative menu, excellent brews, and a welcoming environment, it stands out among breweries and pizzerias alike. Whether you're a local or merely passing through Lake Charles, this gem is worth a visit. Dive into their uncomplicated yet flavorful dishes, and let the good times roll!
Food is great as well as service and atmosphere!! We very much enjoyed the visit!! Great playground and outdoor atmosphere
This is a dog friendly bar with dog bowls and treats, out door seating and a large amount of space. The staff is super sweet very helpful and the food was cooked well and tasty! They have a large variety of beers and tell you taste test before buying!
Food was really good, stopped in for lunch on a road trip and had the fish nuggets for our 2 year old daughter, the poutine and the what the fig pizza split between my wife and I. Driving through to TX so no beer for us this visit but they sounded good. Looks like a great atmosphere can't wait to come back.
I love that this place is dog friendly and they allow dogs both for indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are all very friendly. Plenty of seating. Very fun and chill vibes. Self seating. You order at the front counter and they will bring out your food. Also very good food. My fiancé and I had the jalapeño cheese curds to start and for entrees I had the hot chicken sandwich and my fiancé had the fiesta melt. The chicken sandwich was good but beware, it definitely has a kick to it. My fiancé really enjoyed his fiesta melt. Overall we really enjoyed our time here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with our fur babies and we will be back.
Great atmosphere, huge place. Inside and outside seating. You aren't waited on but I guess that's their business model. If you need a beer from the bar, get up and get it. Pizza was good, not the best I've ever had but good and I'd go again for sure.
This is a surprisingly great brewery in Lake Charles. They have excellent selection of lights, darks and IPAs. Location and parking is great and the vibes are great. Highly recommend bringing a group just to even chill and have a few drinks. The do have a restaurant there too but didn't try any of the food.
Been to a ton of breweries around the country and this one is the absolute upper tier. Everything about the place was well-designed. Ultra laidback - with a drink station, separate window to order food (no waiters, short wait, easy process), and an outdoor patio. Really impressed with the quality of the food, especially at a moderate price point. The beer itself is outstanding though and would make any beer snob proud. If you're passing through town, take a detour and make this place a destination.
I'm not crying, you're crying. On a trip to Lake Charles, we stopped by Crying Eagle Brewing for some brews in the afternoon. And we were lucky to find out that we were there during their happy hour where they have discounts on beers and beertails (beer + cocktail mix). They have a large parking lot so parking won't be an issue. And it's a spacious brewery too with two floors. After checking out the menu, I started with one of their beertails. It's not often that I have a cocktail that has some beer so couldn't say no to that. It delivered. From there, to get a good variety, I did a flight. Always my go-to at breweries so you can try a good number of their beers. Followed by a full-size beer after that to complete the trifecta. While they had food, that looked good, we stuck to drinks. Plus, free WiFi. I would return. My only complaint? They charge for samples . . . it's a brewery. Come on!
Ahhh I just love this place. I love the chill but busy environment. I love the service. And I love the food. Especially the pretzel bites and pepp pizza! Everything tastes really fresh and the vibe is welcoming, Franny is one of the owners and we became fast friends. I bought a cookie, and I saw her working, mixing mozzarella in the back. She stopped and asked if I wanted it to be warmed. She stopped what she was doing to help me. The service is on point! It was very nice to meet you both today. And the Christmas decorations are an added bonus 12/22/2022