Upland Brewing Company – American
This lively taproom hums with communal energy, inviting guests into a space where the aroma of wood-fired dough and slow-smoked wings sets the stage for a spirited gathering. The kitchen elevates classic comfort with a creative touch, serving up everything from crispy, truffle-dusted fries and airy whipped feta to the bold, meat-heavy "Ron Swanson" pizza. It is a destination where the clink of pint glasses underscores a menu designed for sharing, making every visit feel like a celebration of craft and camaraderie.
West 11th Street +18123362337 https://www.uplandbeer.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, atkins, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, zone, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the tender pizza and its beautiful presentation, frequently noting how satisfied they feel after a meal. Celebrated for a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall dining experience, the service is praised for being warm and helpful with thoughtful menu recommendations. Standout dishes include the signature pizzas, which guests highlight for their excellent texture and quality within this inviting setting.
Menu
Shareables
- Upland Nachos - $13: blue corn chips, mozzarella & cheddar-jack, fresh jalapeños, diced tomatoes, black beans & tomato-jalapeño salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $14: topped with diced tomatoes and served with toasted pita & blue corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicharrónes - $7.5: crispy pig skins tossed in smoked chili seasoning served with Bad Elmer’s BBQ & lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins
- House Smoked Wings - $16.5: tossed in house-made chili BBQ and served with pickled vegetables & blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Soft Pretzel - $13.5: Tell City soft pretzels, served with Dragonfly beer mustard & Dragonfly beer cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Truffle Fries - $14: brewery fries, truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli & parmesan reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Whipped Feta - $15.5: hot honey, cracked black pepper, arugula & warm pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Crispy Brussels - $14: fried Brussels sprouts, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, sesame seeds, green onions & fried wontons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Stone Fired Pizzas
- Margherita Pizza - $15: almond-basil pesto, fresh tomato & mozzarella finished with balsamic drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- The Ron Swanson Pizza - $15: smoked ham, bacon, local sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella & marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $15: roasted chicken, bacon, jalapeños, red onion, cheddar, mozzarella & Bad Elmer’s BBQ Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Tacos
- Guajillo Pork Tacos - $16: slow smoked pork, guajillo sauce, corn & poblano peppers. Served with sour cream, salsa, and 5 flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Flank Steak Tacos - $18: Mexican spice rubbed steak, grilled jalapeño & green onion. Served with sour cream, salsa, and 5 flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Impossible Chorizo Tacos - $16: roasted sweet corn, poblano peppers, grilled jalapeno & green onion. Served with sour cream, salsa, and 5 flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Salads
- The Upland Salad - $11: field greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, sliced cucumbers & garlic cheese croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Turkey & Avocado Salad - $17: mixed greens, arugula, frisee, roasted poblano peppers, shaved parmesan, balsamic marinated tomatoes, egg, sunflower & chia seed granola Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Tofu Salad - $15: shredded cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, edamame, spring mix, scallions, cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted peanuts & crispy wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $13: romaine lettuce, caper Caesar dressing, garlic parmesan croutons & shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Buffalo Chili (Bowl) - $12: Red Frazer ground buffalo, three beans, carrot, onions, tomato base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Buffalo Chili (Cup) - $9: Red Frazer ground buffalo, three beans, carrot, onions, tomato base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Upland Favorites
- Nashville Hot Chicken - $16: fried chicken, blue cheese slaw & horseradish pickles on a toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Nashville Hot Seitan - $16: fried seitan & horseradish pickles on a toasted vegan bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Upland's Hoosier Tenderloin - $15.5: hand-breaded cutlet served with shredded lettuce, chow chow, red onion, pickle chips & whole-grain mustard aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Seitan-derloin Sandwich - $15.5: seitan, chow chow, red onion & pickle chips on a toasted vegan bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Blackened Salmon BLT - $19: salmon filet, pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato & zesty garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Local Pulled Pork Sandwich - $16: Fischer Farms pulled pork, pickle chips & pickled onions with choice of BBQ, beer cheese, or habanero sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey & Guac Sandwich - $16.5: house-smoked turkey, cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, fresh guacamole, pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato & red onion on a rustic baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- CV Million Dollar Reuben - $18: Champagne Velvet braised corned beef, Swiss cheese, Champagne Velvet sauce & sauerkraut on marble rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish & Chips - $17.5: 1/2 lb beer battered cod, housemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Wit Macaroni & Cheese - $16: cavatappi pasta, sautéed garlic, Wheat Ale, fresh cream, mozzarella & cheddar-jack, seasoned bread crumbs & toasted garlic baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beer Roasted Salmon - $23: fresh Canadian salmon, sweet potato fingerlings, oyster mushrooms, spinach, benne seed & sweet soy syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Blackened Chicken - $21: grilled chicken breast, blistered tomatoes, spinach, balsamic glaze & sweet corn farrotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Steak Frites - $37: 10 oz Fischer Farms grilled New York Strip, horseradish garlic butter & brewery fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Local Beef Burgers
- Classic Burger - $15.5: choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bad Elmer's Fav - $17.5: cheddar, smoked pepper bacon, Bad Elmer’s BBQ, lettuce, tomato & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blue Flame - $16: blue cheese jalapeño spread, lettuce, tomato & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Inferno - $16.5: jalapeño pepper jack, banana peppers, Campside habanero sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beer Cheese Burger - $17.5: smoked pepper bacon, Dragonfly beer cheese & grilled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sweet Plum Burger - $17.5: smoked gouda, smoked pepper bacon, arugula & sweet plum sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Americana Burger - $16.5: American cheese, red onion, dill pickles, shredded lettuce & Champagne Velvet sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Warm Chocolate Brownie - $6: 4 Birds Bakery chocolate brownie, whipped cream, mint & Bad Elmer’s caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Bread Pudding - $10: warm bread pudding with white chocolate chips & Bad Elmer’s chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Local Ice Cream - $6: rotating flavors from local creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Side Upland Salad - $7: field greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, sliced cucumbers, & garlic cheese croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Side Caesar Salad - $8: romaine lettuce, caper caesar dressing, garlic parmesan croutons & shaved parm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Side Wit Macaroni & Cheese - $9: cavatappi pasta, sauteed garlic, Wheat Ale, fresh cream, mozzarella & cheddar-jack, & seasoned bread crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Vegetable - $6: fresh rotating vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Lemonade
- Coffee - $3: Freshly brewed coffee
- Iced Tea - $3: Chilled iced tea
- Daily Beer Pint - $4: Rotating daily beer special