In the heart of downtown Elyria, a locally-owned gastropub has transformed a beautiful historic landmark building into Lorain County’s premier destination for craft beer and scratch-made food. 🍺
Foundry Kitchen & Bar, established in 2016, honors the proud history of Elyria’s foundry workers with rustic industrial decor featuring metal and wood finishes throughout the space.
This chef-driven restaurant boasts a from-scratch menu highlighting traditional favorites and seasonal offerings with fresh, never-frozen, locally-sourced ingredients that set a new standard for the region.
How Foundry Kitchen Won Elyria’s Hearts
The story of Foundry Kitchen & Bar’s rise to becoming one of Elyria’s top-rated establishments begins with a vision to create something Lorain County desperately needed: an upscale gastropub experience that honored the area’s working-class roots.
When the restaurant opened in 2016, the owners committed to a chef-driven, scratch kitchen philosophy.
Weekly specials, including $7.50 nine-inch pizzas on Thursdays, gave budget-conscious diners reason to visit regularly without sacrificing the quality ingredients they’d come to expect. 💰
The introduction of Saturday burger specials at just $8 with a choice of cheese drew crowds who discovered that exceptional quality doesn’t require premium pricing.
Sunday brunch, from 10 AM to 1 PM, transformed weekends into community gathering times, while happy hours from 3-7 PM, Monday through Friday, became a local tradition.
Live music on weekends featuring acoustic rock, blues, and more turned dinners into full evenings of entertainment, while weekly trivia nights and special events built a devoted community of regulars.
Their commitment to locally-sourced ingredients resonated with customers who valued supporting regional farmers and producers, creating a farm-to-table experience at gastropub prices.
Food Highlights
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In Bacon We Trust Burger: This 50% bacon and 50% ground beef creation topped with cherrywood smoked bacon, muenster cheese, and bacon aioli delivers the ultimate indulgence for bacon lovers.
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The 415 Burger: Featuring two smash patties on Texas toast with American cheese, house-made battered onion rings, bacon, and comeback sauce—this towering creation has earned legendary status.
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The T.J. Burger: This 50% chorizo sausage and 50% ground beef blend topped with roasted red pepper, guacamole, pepperjack cheese, and chipotle aioli brings bold southwestern flavors to every bite.
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B & B Burger: The classic cherrywood smoked bacon and aged cheddar combination gets elevated with house-made BBQ sauce on a perfectly pattied 8 oz. burger.
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FKB Slammin’ Salmon Burger: Fresh ground salmon with fresh spinach and roasted garlic aioli on a brioche bun offers a lighter yet flavor-packed alternative to beef.
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Carnivore Pizza: This meat lover’s dream loads marinara with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, and mozzarella—customers call it perfectly balanced with generous toppings.
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Featuring buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, tomato, blue cheese, red onion, and a three-cheese blend, this pie perfectly captures wings-and-pizza cravings in one dish.
- Caribbean Queen Pizza: The monthly special featuring grilled jerk chicken, roasted peppers, roasted jalapeños, bacon, cilantro, pineapple, scallions, and island sauce showcases the kitchen’s creative ambition.
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Chicken Waffle Pizza: This innovative creation became one of the most talked-about menu items, combining sweet and savory in unexpected harmony that keeps customers coming back.
Atmosphere
The vibe at Foundry Kitchen & Bar perfectly balances rustic industrial charm with gastropub sophistication, where exposed brick and metal finishes honor Elyria’s foundry heritage. 🎶
The beautifully appointed space features found objects throughout, creating visual interest while maintaining the comfortable, welcoming energy of a neighborhood gathering spot.
Inside, the dining room offers both high table tops and intimate low-top seating at the rear, nicely juxtaposed against the foundry brickwork for Instagram-worthy ambiance.
The lively bar area and live music on weekends make it equally perfect for date nights, family dinners, or meeting friends for craft cocktails and the latest burger creation.
Bottom Line
Visit Foundry Kitchen & Bar for hand-pattied burgers made from fresh, never-frozen locally-sourced beef, innovative pizzas with monthly rotating specials, 24 craft beer selections plus extensive bourbon and whiskey offerings, and scratch-made everything in a historic landmark building. ⭐
Experience the Elyria gastropub that honors the legacy of foundry workers with industrial charm and chef-driven excellence.
Address:
525 Broad Street, Elyria, OH 44035
📞 (440) 281-9181
🕔 Open Mon-Sat, 11 AM–10 PM; Sun, 10 AM–10 PM (Bar open until 11 PM)