Located in downtown West Branch, The Highway offers elevated pub fare, 16 taps, and an extensive cocktail menu.
The Highway Brewing Company opened in January 2018 and is located in downtown West Branch, Michigan. Serving delicious flavors in a historical building, The Highway offers a unique atmosphere.
With 6 flagship brews and rotating seasonal offerings all brewed on site, The Highway also features a carefully curated cocktail menu that highlights Michigan spirits.
The Highway’s interior, designed by owners Ethan and Erin Resteiner, pays tribute to the history of the building as the original West Branch Fire Hall. The multi-level brewpub offers the choice to observe Houghton Avenue through the original style windows in the 2nd floor lounge, catch some fresh air on the 2nd floor rooftop patio, or enjoy the main dining room complete with a repurposed brick bar and operating glass garage door.
Shareables
$14
Brewhouse Pretzel
Soft baked giant 10 inch pretzel accompanied with our signature honey dip and beer cheese sauce
$14
$10
Hushpuppies
Filled with cheddar cheese and jalapeños, then topped with fresh scallions and served with our homemade raspberry habanero sauce and Green Goddess dressing.
$10
$14
Sweet Heat Rounders
Savory bacon-wrapped apple sage sausage tossed in kentucky bourbon sauce and served with our own mustard sauce.
$14
$16
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Cauliflower flatbread, topped with feta cheese, mozzarella, green onion, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and buffalo chicken.
$16
$10
Spiral Fries
1 pound of our signature spiral cut fries.
$10
Mains
$22
Duck Nachos
Slow cooked duck breast & fennel braised in our Angry Bride Amber Ale, shredded over house fried tortilla chips with mozzarella and feta cheese, red peppers, green onions, jalapeños, then drizzled with our house made cilantro sour cream.
$22
$21
Salmon Risotto
Grilled Salmon on a bed of creamy asparagus risotto with balsamic glaze and our house made basil infused olive oil.
$21
$15
The Mighty Mac
The Highway Mac & Cheese will satisfy every carb-lover craving. Topped with our decadent, house made white cheddar and bacon cheese sauce and panko bread crumbs. Add chicken for 6.
$15
Handhelds
$17
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Three mahi tacos on corn tortillas topped with honey lime coleslaw and a sriracha aioli.
$17
Grilled turkey with a caramelized red onion bacon jam, white cheddar cheese, and garlic aioli served on a parmesan encrusted white bread. Served with spiral fries. $15
Turkey Bistro Sandwich
Grilled turkey with a caramelized red onion bacon jam, white cheddar cheese, and garlic aioli served on a parmesan encrusted white bread. Served with spiral fries. $15
$15
Trio of Tacos
Three tacos featuring one beef barbacoa, one chicken tinga, and one pork carnitas taco with shredded mozzarella cheese, salsa, cilantro, and green goddess dressing.
$15
$15
Trio of Chuckers
Three juicy hand stamped mini Angus beef sliders, topped with cheddar, grilled onions, sliced dill pickle chips, mustard and ketchup. Served with spiral fries.
$15
$15
Southern Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken with a hint of spice on a cheddar biscuit and topped with mayo, sweet pickles, lettuce, tomato, and our pimento cheese spread. Served with spiral fries.
$15
$15
Smothered Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned chicken breast topped with sautéed red pepper, onions, lettuce, tomato, and melted Gouda cheese. Served on our fresh bakery roll. Served with spiral fries.
$15
$9
Caesar Wrap
12" honey wheat tortilla with fresh cut greens, creamy caesar dressing, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Served with spiral fries. Add grilled chicken for 6.
$9
$15
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Lightly spiced fried chicken tossed in Nashville hot sauce. Topped with bleu cheese and dill pickles and lettuce on a grilled brioche bun. Served with spiral fries.
$15
Burgers
$16
Bacon Burger
Angus burger with thick sliced bacon, lettuce, tomato, white cheddar, and our house coleslaw. Served on a grilled bakery fresh roll.
$16
$16
The Pub Burger
Angus burger with fire roasted tomatoes, smoked Gouda cheese, avocado, onion, lettuce, and a house Gochujang aioli. Served on a grilled bakery fresh roll.
$16
$15
1907 Fire Burger
Angus burger topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sauteed jalepeno peppers. Served on a fresh bakery roll.
$15
$19
Spiced Lamb Burger
Ground lamb mixed with ginger, curry, and fresh garlic. Topped with fresh crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, sweet onions, and cool dijon sour cream sauce. Served on a grilled bakery fresh roll.
$19
$14
Quinoa Burger
Grilled quinoa patty packed with roasted garlic, lentil, carrots, brown rice, and bell peppers. Served on our grilled bakery fresh roll.
$14
$14+
Build Your Own Burger
Angus burger with your choice of any of the following: cheese, sauteed onions, bacon, green olives, jalapenos, pickles, mayo, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato.
$14+
Salads
$14
Chef Salad
Mixed greens, topped with diced honey ham, smoked turkey breast, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, diced red peppers, cucumbers, diced bacon, croutons, and shredded cheddar cheese. With your choice of dressing.
$14
$10
Caesar Salad
Fresh diced romaine lettuce, topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken for 6 dollars, add salmon for 8.
$10
$10
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens topped with cucumber, tomato, cheddar cheese and croutons. With your choice of dressing.
$10
For the Kids
Must be 12 or younger to order from the kids menu. All kids meals include applesauce and french fries and one small beverage. $9.99
Kids Burger
5 oz Angus blend burger with ketchup and mustard served on our bakery fresh roll.
Chicken Tenders
3 lightly battered and fried, all white meat chicken strips.
Mini Mac
White cheddar mac & cheese topped with rainbow goldfish
Grilled Cheese
American cheese toasted between white bread
House Brews
Bituminous Black Ale
Don't let its name, or color, fool you! This light bodied black ale has a smooth roasted malt flavor and a mild, balanced bitterness. Named more after its appearance than its taste. Bitumen is a black, viscous, tar like substance used in asphalt road construction.
Chief Ogemaw IPA
A session IPA with earth, pine, and citrus characteristics. Dry hopped with Columbus, and Cascade hops. Ogemaw County takes its name from Ogemaw Ke-Ke-To, now known as Chief Ogemaw. Born in 1794, he was elected Chief in 1815, spoke before congress in 1837, and ruled the Chippewas until his death in 1840.
Highway 55 Wheat Ale
A refreshing ale brewed with wheat, sweet orange peel, and corriander seeds. West Branch sits at the intersection of three Chippewa footpaths, one of which is M-55. M-55 is also one of only three state highways that extends across the Lower Peninsula from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan.
Hobo City Milk Stout
This stout is brewed with lactose and flaked oats to produce a smooth and creamy beer. It has a rich roasted aroma with subtle hints of chocolate from the malt. Hobo City was where hobo's would gather in the early 1900's while passing through West Branch. It was located on the banks of the Mill Pond near the West Branch Flour Mill.
Angry Bride Amber Ale
A malt forward amber ale with a honey like sweetness and a balanced hop bitterness. The name really needs no explanation, but the brewer insists - he must explain himself. With his future wife's permission, this beer was brewed the day before the wedding - with his future wife's permission - end of explanation.
Knee High Golden Ale
An easy drinking and refreshing ale brewed with barley and flaked maze. It has a light body with a crisp finish and a subtle corn flavor and aroma.
Noon Whistle Hazy IPA
In 1920 Glenn Flynn was employed at a Detroit radio station. He was curious if he could pick up a radio signal from his hometown of West Branch. One day at noon, his attempt of reaching Detroit radio created a buzzing so LOUD that it was the talk of the town. Glenn was then enlisted by the city of West Branch to create a noon whistle which we have to this day.
Rotating Seasonal Brews
Guest Taps
Rotating Guest Taps
Whiskey/Bourbon
$10
Boulevardier
TC Whiskey Co. Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth. Served on the rocks.
$10
$9
Firehouse Old Fashioned
TC Whiskey Co. Bourbon, sugar, bitters, orange and a cherry. Served on the rocks in a smoked glass.
$9
$9
Cherry Whiskey Sour
TC Whiskey Co. Cherry Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup. Served on the rocks.
$9
$9
Manhattan
Mammoth whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry juice. Served on the rocks
$9
Whiskey Smash
TC Whiskey Co. Bourbon, simple syrup, mint, and lemon. Served on the rocks.
$13
Vieux Carre
Coppercraft rye whiskey, Cognac, vermouth, benedictine, bitters. Served up.
$13
$9
Mint Julip
TC Whiskey Co. Bourbon, simple syrup, mint and bitters. Served with crushed ice.
$9
Sazerac
Two James Nain Rouge Absinthe, Coppercraft rye whiskey, Cognac, sugar, bitters. Served up.
Vodka
$8
Black Russian
Mammoth vodka & Spauldings Coffee Liqueur. Served on the rocks.
$8
White Russian
Mammoth vodka, Spauldings Coffee Liqueur, and cream. Served on the rocks.
$9
Vodka Martini
Valentine Vodka, vermouth, and olives
$9
$8
Maple Mule
Valentine Vodka, local maple syrup, ginger beer, and thyme.
$8
$8
Cosmopolitan
Mammoth vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Served up.
$8
$8
Bacon Bloody Mary
Heritage bacon vodka, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Bloody Mary Mix
$8
Gin
$9
Aviation
Mammoth gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Served up.
$9
$9
Martini
Valentine gin, vermouth, and olives.
$9
$10
Negroni
Coppercraft gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Served on the rocks.
$10
$10
The Last Word
Valentine gin, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, and lime juice. Served up.
$10
$7
Tom Collins
Coppercraft gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda.
$7
$8
Gimlet
Coppercraft gin, simple syrup, lime juice. Served up.
$8
$8
Napolean
Coppercraft gin, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth. Served up.
$8
Tequila/Rum, etc.
$10
Norwegian Negroni
Detroit City Aquavit, vermouth, Campari. Served on the rocks.
$10
$9
Long Island
Tequila, rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, and sour mix
$9
$10
Sidecar
Cognac, Grand Marnier, lemon juice. Served up
$10
$7
Cuba Libre
Red 8 Silver Rum, Coppercraft gin, limes wedge, bitters, and soda.
$7
$8
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup.
$8
$10
The Knickerbocker
Copper Kettle spiced rum, orange curacao, raspberry syrup, lime juice, and seasonal berries. Served with crushed ice.
$10
$8
Mojito
Red 8 silver rum, lime juice, simple syrup, mint, and soda.
$8
$9
The Hemingway Daiquiri
Red 8 silver rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, simple syrup. Served up
$9
$7
Dark N' Stormy
Copper Kettle spiced rum and ginger beer.
$7
$9
Amaretto Sour
Di Saronno, TC Whiskey Co. Bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white. Served on the rocks.
$9
Reds
Merlot
5 glass / 15 bottle
Cabernet
5 glass / 15 bottle
Pino Noir
5 glass / 15 bottle
Whites
Chardonnay
5 glass
White Zinfandel
5 glass / 15 bottle
Moscato
5 glass
Pino Grigio
5 glass / 15 bottle
Grand Traverse Reisling
7 glass / 21 bottle
FAQ
To Go Orders
Go to “order now” on The Highway Brewing Co website
Select “food” in the drop down menu
Select item desired, and quantity.
Select add to cart
Red Envelopes
$10,000 worth of prizes given away to YOU!
* Runs December-January every year *
1 envelope/household
Keep envelope sealed/unopened until you bring it back in January
Open in front of staff & staff must initial.
Use redemption at time of opening, or bring back to use DURING January.
Events
Parties of 15 people or more must be reserved 1 week in advance.
Large parties of 20 people or more will be on one bill with a 20% gratuity added.
Parties of 25 people or more will be served off our banquet menu.
Room rental fee is determined by days, not party size.*
Beer To Go
Order beer to go online:
Go to “order now” on The Highway Brewing Co website
Select “drinks” in the drop down menu
Select desired beer, cocktail, wine & the quantity needed
Select glassware/to go size. *Make sure to add glassware*
Select add to cart
Order beer to go in person:
Call ahead to order beer, pick it up in store or curbside.
Stop into the bar to get beer to go.
* Fill price depends on the beer and size. *
Difference in sizes: Growler- (glass) 64oz. Howler-(glass) 32oz. Crowler- (can) 32oz. Prowler (glass cocktail ONLY) 16oz.
