Traust Brewing Company — Restaurant in Mount Holly

I am updating my review from a year ago from 3 stars to a 1 star from a visit on an recent event this location held on Mother's day weekend, 5/10/25 to be exact. It's been a while since I visited this location and thought it was worth going back to do the brunch event they had for Mother's day weekend with a group of ladies. We were the only ones in the establishment at the time of arrival (and pretty much most of our visit, towards the end "some" visitors were slowly trickling in). Our waitress was sweet but was overly stretched in her duties. She mentioned that she was the only one waitressing at the time; our table got our items way longer than expected. Our food was absolutely HORRID, tasteless, dry breakfast items. All of our grits were extremely gritty and inedible, we had to send all of it back. The waitress apologized and mentioned that her herself had to go back in the back and help the cooks STIR the grits and some items that they were behind on cooking. Again, we were the ONLY ones seated at the time, not busy AT ALL, we were the only guests. The waitress also ran the bar; all the drinks we had were not of equal proportions, we all had mimosas but some of our glasses were below half full compared to the others. She was sweet enough to top those off for us. In the end, the manager sent out a bottle of prosecco that was made from another round of mimosas that we had which was sweet but just doesn't make up for the terrible food that we received and long wait time of receiving our items despite being the only ones in the establishment at the time of receiving our food. We left hungry to say the least... Last but not least, the bathrooms, nasty, trash was overflowing and there was a dead water roach bug in the handicap stall. It was 10/11AM in the morning, why weren't the bathrooms cleaned???? Final Note: BIG Kudos to the waitress, bless her heart, we felt bad for her. Shame on this establishment for having her run around doing everyone else's duties. They need replacements in the kitchen, or better training for the kitchen staff for sure, this was not it. I am kind of confused how you could mess up breakfast items of all the food in the world. We will not...

Went here for my sister's birthday. Heard the beer was good, and they have outdoor seating. Our waitress was the only person working. She was running back and forth all night, carrying 15 drinks at a time. With no support from manager or any coworkers. Then 3.5 hours later our party is fed up, and Genevieve Bell has the audacity to come outside (for the first time mind you) and tell us she can't do anything but call the cops. I was able to speak intelligently with her and finally she took off 50% of the ticket. The waitress lost out on money bc the manager (she told us she was the owner) wouldn't keep her tip the same, and instead cut everything so ultimatley costing the waitress 50% of her tip. This is awful since she was the ONLY person helping us at all. Beer was good, food was fine. Manager Genevieve Bell needs to understand how to run a restaurant.**(In response to the reply: this is absolutely false. It's quite a show of arrogance to come out and reply to a review stating we were not going to pay. We felt that we deserved compensation. We actually were all paying our bills till the owner ((I'm assuming the replier of this message)) came out and acted in a disrespectful manner to our party. It's your job to check on the patrons of the restaurant. Also, the owner had stones to pretend cry saying she was washing dishes all night, when multiple people saw her in the office playing on her phone. Lastly, I asked the owner what she thought was the right thing to do in this situation and she said to comp the ticket 50%. So the inaccurate statement of comping our bill is what you did so you didn't call the cops is completely another evasion of the truth, that this owner seems to make common place when dealing with customers.). I'm changing my rating to 1 star, DO NOT GO YO THIS RESTAURANT, the owner doesn't respect you or your time as a...

"Traust Brewing Company: Where Every Beer is an Adventure in Self-Discovery"

Step into Traust Brewing Company, where the line between beer and enlightenment blurs, and every sip is a journey into the depths of your own soul.

Upon entering, you're greeted by the soothing aroma of hops mingled with the faint scent of existential crises. The décor? Think minimalist meets midlife crisis chic, with just enough Edison bulbs to illuminate your path to self-discovery.

The beers? Oh, they're not just beers. They're liquid manifestations of the human experience. Try their flagship brew, 'Existential IPA,' a hoppy concoction that leaves you pondering the futility of existence with each bitter sip. Or perhaps 'Enlightenment Stout,' a dark, brooding brew that pairs perfectly with your darkest thoughts.

But don't worry, Traust Brewing isn't all doom and gloom. Their 'Optimism Pilsner' promises to lift your spirits, at least until you realize it's just a fleeting illusion in the grand scheme of things.

Service? Well, let's just say the bartenders are more like existential guides, leading you through the labyrinth of life one pint at a time. Don't be surprised if your bartender starts quoting Nietzsche or offering unsolicited advice on finding meaning in a meaningless universe.

In conclusion, Traust Brewing Company isn't just a brewery. It's a philosophical journey disguised as a bar, where you'll leave with a slightly heavier heart, a slightly lighter wallet, and a newfound appreciation for the absurdity of it all....