Mikro Depot

Bar, Eatery

0 Depot Ave
Hamden, Connecticut, 06518-2353
United States

(203) 553-7676 | map
mikrodepot.com

KITCHEN HOURS (updated 2/3/21)

Mon: Closed
Tue: 4 - 9 pm (LC 9:30pm)
Wed: 4 - 9 pm (LC 9:30pm)
Thu: 4 - 9 pm (LC 9:30pm)
Fri: 12 - 10 pm (LC 10:15pm)
Sat: 12 - 10 pm (LC 10:15pm)
Sun: 11:30am - 8:30 pm (LC 9pm)

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PLACE STATS
Average:
4.37
Reviews:
24
Ratings:
50
pDev:
6.41%
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Ratings by jeffthecheff:
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Reviewed by jeffthecheff from Connecticut

4.68/5  rDev +7.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
Mikro is a small room, with the bar area taking one half the space, with tables fitting in behind the bar. It was a little cramped on a Friday night, but I was able to find a spot at the bar.

The draft list was on a board in front of me, with a wide range of styles covered. Mostly local, New England brews were on tap when I went, with a couple offerings each from Berkshire and Sebago. Price and ABV were listed for all the beers. I decided to go with a Blue Point Oatmeal Stout.

The food menu was small, with a good selection of small and medium sized plates. I ordered a cheese plate that included a cheddar with onions and chives, a smoked blue cheese and a smoked Gouda. All were tasty, but I wish the plate include more of the cranberry-walnut bread. I also had a small plate of mussels steamed in white ale, with an orange in the broth as well as some pepper-spice. The portion for the "small" mussels plate was very generous.

Service was very impressive. Even though it was a busy night, my bartender was attentive, talkative, and even brought me an extra plate of toast for my mussels! The quality of the food was excellent, especially for the price. I think my two plates totaled $16. The beer list was great, and the tap list changes frequently (two or three taps were changed while I was there.) This might be the best beer bar in CT!
Dec 19, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.91 by Roguer from Connecticut

Oct 08, 2022
 
Rated: 4.48 by grahuba from Connecticut

Feb 02, 2019
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

4.2/5  rDev -3.9%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
The new location is head and shoulders better than the original - not only newer and larger, but just a better vibe.

Beer quality is outstanding - they take it very seriously.

Service is generally quite good. Newer staff don't always have a firm grip on what they're doing. Maybe the training needs to be a little more extensive.

My only complaint about the beer selection is really more a statement about the rarity of some of the beer they get in - sometimes I go in and can't find anything I've ever heard of.

Food is very good - somewhat limited menu, but there's something for every taste.
Nov 18, 2018
 
Rated: 4.91 by Venz64 from Connecticut

Nov 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.39 by ajwii33 from Connecticut

Jun 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by happyreefer from Connecticut

Jun 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.48 by Newport_beerguy from Rhode Island

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.78 by stacey08 from Connecticut

Nov 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by xtonytx from Connecticut

Oct 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.68 by slasich from Pennsylvania

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.68 by Busker from Connecticut

Feb 23, 2015
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Reviewed by mikepeta from Connecticut

4.59/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 5
Best place to get a pint and an excellent meal. Staff is amazing and Sunday brunch is best in town. The Sausage and Biscuits is second to none. Highly Recommend.
Feb 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.58 by ctbrewer227 from Connecticut

Feb 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by SenatorSpaceman from Connecticut

Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by OldCrustacean79 from Connecticut

Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by Sweffin from Wisconsin

Dec 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Nov 08, 2014
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

4.1/5  rDev -6.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4
Small store front beer bar with straight bar to the right of the entrance that seats about 10 with a few tables about the room. 16 beers on tap, mostly regionals.
Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by ManMoosePig from Connecticut

May 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by DonSaleen747 from Connecticut

May 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by tylergoov from Connecticut

Apr 05, 2014
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Reviewed by Zella2010 from Connecticut

4.56/5  rDev +4.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4
What can be said about Mikro that hasn't already been said. Basically nothing. Owner Mike has done a fantastic job; the staff, in general has been the same group of individuals for a few years (which I suspect means it is a good place to work), and the craft brew selection is amazing. Sometimes I wish they had a bit more of a regular beer menu, i.e. a few staples that would always be on the menu; but on the other hand, I love just walking in and being surprised. As for the food, it is simple, relatively refined and tasty.
Apr 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by CTJman from Connecticut

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by ShaneDorsey from Connecticut

Mar 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ELECTRONICAnonymous from Massachusetts

Feb 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by hoppymcgee from Maine

Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by smutty33 from Connecticut

Dec 10, 2013
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Reviewed by nukem5 from Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev -0.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
While searching for some dinner a friend and I stumbled onto this gem! We were in Connecticut for work and found this place to be super packed and brimming with customers. Happens they were having an Allagash tap take-over with nearly 15 taps of Allagash and a few more with variuos others from the area. People were very friendly and bartenders and staff knew their beers. Most of the time they have a local Berkshire Brewing Co. Coffee House Porter on nitro tap but aparantly they had just run out so had an Old Rasputin nitro. Very nice establishment and hope to return to the area for work to re-visit this place . Great Time.
Dec 07, 2013
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Reviewed by WunderLlama from Massachusetts

4.23/5  rDev -3.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
Read about this place on Beer Advocate and had to try it. Nice looking joint that oozes fresh beer. Walked in, not crowded and found a seat at the bar. They were running a special event, the 8 beers of Hanaukah. I'm not Jewish, but, when in Tel aviv...selected the very non-kosher Bahn Mi sandwich. Delicious. Asked the bar keep for a recommend draft and he suggested the He'brew Hop Manna. Perfect foil to the Bahn Mi. Would have loved to have sampled more but had to have a clear head. Wish that I had a bar like this near where I live. I would be there all the time. Great little spot in need of multiple revisits. Try it, you'll like it.
Dec 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by oldedog from South Carolina

Nov 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by RMoeNay from Connecticut

Nov 17, 2013
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Reviewed by RADRACING from Connecticut

4.45/5  rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.75
always packed and for good reason. food is fantastic.
its a treat for us to go here. we go a few times a year. coast 100 bucks every time we go. which is why its a nice treat.
my only negative is community seating. its your option to or not to. but as a service industry worker myself i feel that it greatly takes away from the romanticism of going out. but again if they did not offer it packed would be an understatement. Don't get me wrong, if you have never been you need to go! in fact you need to go a lot till you try every last bit of food on the menu!
Nov 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by pjs234 from Connecticut

Oct 12, 2013
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Reviewed by swierczt from Connecticut

3.86/5  rDev -11.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Mikro has an impressive craft beer selection for a place that is in a strip mall. Approximately 20 taps that constantly rotate and are featured on a large chalkboard. Price range was on par with most other craft beer pours ($5 and up depending on what you order). Went for Sunday brunch. The food was absolutely delicious and paired well with the beers on tap. This establishment is small and filled up quickly (folks were waiting for a table within 30 minutes of opening). Overall, I would recommend giving Mikro a try. I plan to return.
Sep 04, 2013
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Reviewed by ArrogantBastard203

4.58/5  rDev +4.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
I went here for my 21st birthday yesterday and I couldn't be more glad that I did so because this is just a great place to hang out and drink some quality beer with some friends and maybe something fried to nosh on once you're a few beers deep. Its not the type of place where drunks congregate which i liked a lot; its a small place but its a very nice little hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Whitney Ave. outside which one would forget was there from the atmosphere of the place.

I love that they change the beer on "the board" everyday even if its only by 1 or 2 beers. The board is a giant chalk board on the back wall and it lists the 2 dozen microbrews that they have on draft that night and usually one is a cask.

I certainly will be dubbing this place my watering hole especially since its only a 15 minute drive for me :)
Aug 16, 2012
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Reviewed by Homberto from Connecticut

4.33/5  rDev -0.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
I live a couple miles from this place and only discovered it a few months ago. This place and The Cask Republic in New Haven are my favorite places to go for excellent beer and atmosphere. Great beer selection. All microbrews. They rotate new beers in all of the time so it is a treat to see what they have each time I go in. Plenty on tap and in the bottle. The food is also excellent. Beers are reasonably priced. The food is a bit expensive, but well worth it. I recommend starting out with a flight and move on from there.
Apr 17, 2012
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Reviewed by Boto from Connecticut

4.33/5  rDev -0.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
We have eaten a few times here now. I must say I am impressed with the food here. You get some interesting twists on the food here. Deviled eggs are made with chipotle to give them just a bit of a bite. Last time there I had the pork chops that among the other items on it were shaved brussel sprouts. My wife liked the cornmeal waffle that was served with her chicken. Unusual, but it all works. And the beer selection is just superb. I believe they have 18 taps of constantly rotating beers. This place’s only drawback is that it is tiny. Get there early if you want dinner.
Mar 09, 2012
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Reviewed by BranfordBound from Connecticut

4.53/5  rDev +3.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
A - Cool atmosphere of the place, far from a dive and it almost seems more bistro like than bar like. Weekday nights at the table are intimate, but weekend nights are crowded and busy. Cool people all around, though.

Q - Yup, excellent quality everywhere, no real complaints.

Serv. - Exceptional service every time I've been there (twice now). Sit at the bar, get service; stand waiting for a table, get service; sit at a table, get exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Great team. Helped me to get the beer on cask which was amazing.

Sel. - Pretty darn good selection for Hamden, probably rivals that of New Haven, too. Strong bottle list of the usual suspects and a great tap list, plus the night I was there, there was a beer on cask. Had a Clipper City Loose Cannon (Cask) and a BBC Imperial Stout on Nitro.

F - Food was very "artisanal", typically an interesting twist on a classic food item. Everything perfectly done, though. The cheese platter was dinky but tasty. Reuben was exceptional. Sometimes I wish I could have fries instead of potato chips, though.

Price - Yeah, it gets a little pricey, but mostly for food. Beer is pretty normal valued, though.
Mar 12, 2011
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Reviewed by Durge from Connecticut

4.3/5  rDev -1.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
My first visit to Mikro and it seemed pretty true to the previous reviews. Overall a good experience. First note, parking on a Friday afternoon/evening is a bit of a bitch. It's a small shopping plaza with a very few spaces for a number of small businesses. We found our way around the back of the building. Then, arriving at 5:20 PM, we still had to put our name on the waiting list for one of the dozen or so small tables in this one-room tiny establishment. It does make for a "happening" sort of crowd-feel but obviously it can be a detraction. There was a little room at the bar and service was friendly and prompt for such a busy place. We were seated about as promised and the menu is limited but decent with fish n' chips, a venison sausage dish, some sort of vegetable pot pie, and a few other interesting choices as well as a featured special of a rib eye steak. The venison I had was very good, I'd have it again and I recommend a little mustard on the side. The fish n' chips got a very good review and the steak was less exciting with perhaps a bit too much extra flavoring pumped into it. But all was good and portions weren't ridiculously small, just not large. Enough I'd say. We had the special Beer-amisu desert which was good but not "beery" in any way. Our server was a young lady who claimed to know all the beers on the extensive tap list and she convinced me that was no lie. She was helpful and knowledgeable. Very impressive, and friendly too. All the beers I had seemed plenty fresh and tasty. They were out of a couple from the beer board but nothing unusual. I enjoyed a Great Divide Titan, a Southern Tier 2XIPA, a Clipper City Black IPA and an Ommegang Witte. No complaints. The atmosphere is obviously close quarters which with less of a crowd should be fine, but at crunch time is a little bit of a put off. They handled things pretty well though. They do have a 2-hour policy on the tables which ultimately is probably a good policy but it can also be a little awkward as they roust you from your seats at the appointed time to make room, even if nobody else is necessarily waiting for your table. We got up and stood at the bar "rail" for another beer while we watched our table sit empty for at least 5+ minutes, though another group eventually came along. Decor is simple, clean cut, a combo of rough cut wood and new age moderne with simple beer items on the walls (framed advertisements and banners, etc.). As a beer geek, I liked it fine but I probably would avoid another weekend dinner engagement there. Prices weren't horrible, just differentiating themselves from your corner bar. Good to see it thriving.
Mar 05, 2011
Mikro Depot in Hamden, CT
Place rating: 4.37 out of 5 with 50 ratings