The Kelleys Island Brewery Story

Our family-owned business began life as a custard stand in 1960 (originally known as the Dairy Isle) and still carries a local favorite: Toft's Ice Cream. When the Neuman's ferry Boat operated their ferry line across the street (to and from Marblehead), there would be a line of cars waiting to leave the island on Sundays. The visitors would stop in for a float, milk shake or just pass the time.

The KIB menu pairs unique Northern Haserot food items with unique flavors. The menu feature fresh ingredients to make sure we please your island appetite. Many items are available to go so that you can spend your time entertaining and not cooking. A local catering service favorite, any size party (up to 240) can be handled at our lakeshore setting. We've also been told we have the best Bloody Mary's on the island. We don't like to brag, we just want you to Feel the Love.

Lunch and dinner menus are paired with tasting trays of DELICIOUS BEERS. Enjoy a tray of our beer varieties at a table or at one of our two bars. The salads and sandwiches can be enjoyed from NOON until 9:00 PM with a late night menu available until midnight. A mix of home-style cooking and fresh alternatives gives this menu diversity and substance without too many choices and distractions to deter from the truly high quality food that is served.

Last year we implemented a restaurant-wide recycling program. Glass, plastics, cans, along with paper and cardboard were separated and taken from the island for proper recycling. It was astounding the amount of landfill space we saved on such a limited resource as our island. We felt that in just one year, we made a difference and look forward to finding more ways that we can make our business more eco-friendly. We missed the convenience of our dumpster, but see that by conserving we can make substantial progress towards creating a sustainable future. Change is not easy, it is a process.

All of our carry-out containers are biodegradable. So please, order up with no guilt. Take some hand-crafted food home with you and enjoy. Muffins, cookies or full dinners are available with our carry-out service. Call 419-746-2314. You will be happy you made the call.

"Cheers" from Patti, Doug, Petey and our crazy brew crew!