Brews Almighty­® — Restaurant in Everett

I'll never go back to this place, and here's why :

The arrogant little half-pint who I can only assume is the owner hands us a beer menu and promptly announces in a snarky tone:"YOU have NO idea what you are even looking at,I can TELL,HMMPH !"

Strike one. I know beer, but it was a decent selection with some unusual brews...so I took a minute to have a look and decide what I wanted. In retrospect, I should have walked out right then and there.

But i didn't, mostly because I was with a group. I ordered a round, started a tab, and he promptly set my credit card down on the front counter, face up, right next to several other unsecured, totally visible and accessible customer's credit cards. Not back on a rear bar or counter, out of reach or anything...NOPE, right there front and center on top of the front counter ,where anybody could clearly see, quickly photograph, or easily pocket them. Half a dozen nice credit cards all lined up within easy reach of ANYBODY, all FACE UP, right there in good 'Ol North Everett, yikes. Then, of course, the counter (complete with all those credit cards) was left totally unattended several times after that, during the short time we were there. Some vaguely Russian looking guys came in and stood at the counter unattended within literally one foot of my credit card, at one point. When I politely brought up this very valid concern to the pompus little owner-guy at checkout time, he tried to argue with me that this was not at all a problem... "we have cameras" , etc. etc. Interesting and arrogant way to respond to a customer concern, Lil' Bigshot. Also interesting how you don't take all your cash from the till out and lay it on the front counter unattended, too.....just your customer's credit cards. Interesting double standard there . Thanks, and Strike Two.

Then ,at checkout time, a rude and pushy attempt to garner either my phone number (so they could text me), or my e-mail address(so they could spam me) was fended off , and as we walked out, Lil' Bigshot was kickin' back with his dirty shoes propped right smack up on the same tabletop that you (or I) might come in and be served on.

Strike Three, with one extra strike on top of that, just to be sure.

Couldn't get out of there quick enough.

So, if you decide to give it a whirl , here's a couple hints :

Wear earplugs, so the arrogant Lil' Bigshot owner can't instantly insult you with his snarky presumptions about your lack of adequate beer knowledge,

Pay cash, because they will refuse to keep your credit or debit card safely secured from fraud or outright theft in even the most rudimentary way while you have a tab open.....

Take some anti-bacterial wipes along in case the owner had his dirty feet up on the table right before you sat down there and are served on that same (unwashed) surface....

And hold your ground when Lil' Bigshot demands your phone number or e-mail at checkout....you don't have to provide personal , private information to get a simple receipt printed for your purchase, although he will very likely imply that .

Or really, just pick a different business to spend your money at.......

Stopped by here on our way back from Seattle just to have a quick pint before heading home and I was honestly incredibly impressed with the place. This place is the epotime of a neighbourhood pub and it has such a welcoming atmosphere to it. The had the football game on as well and they even brought out a TV outside so the patio patrons could watch it! The owner of this place was incredibly welcoming and kind and instantly treated you like a local when we were all the way from Vancouver BC. This man will be the sole reason I'll be making this place a regular stop for myself whenever I travel to the states. On top of all of this, the beer selection was incredible and everything was very well displayed. The only problem I had was deciding which beer I wanted to try as the varieties they had on tap looked all so tasty.

Thanks again for showing a couple Canadians some kindness and slinging some tasty cold...

A fun, but serious, place is Brews Almighty. Joe, his wife Stacy, and cousin Brian make for a light, amusing atmosphere while providing drafts of some of the finest microbrews in this area of the country. Several televisions make it easy to see different programs, but don't assume that Brews Almighty is a sports bar, with beer-bellied patrons nursing a "Bud" and yelling obscenities when a football lands in the hands of an opposing team! These folks run a tight ship to the benefit of all of their customers. Go there! Challenge your taste buds with a fine brew and your mind with stirring conversation! Take your own food, as all they have are packaged chips; or, you can call for a pizza to be delivered. This is a comfortable place for singles and families ... a place you can trust, afford, and relax in. See you...