TIP-FREE

Optimism is a tip-free establishment. We believe employee wages should be the responsibility of the business, not our customers. Employees deserve a living wage they can count on, which is why our wages start at $25/hour. We have other reasons for upholding our no-tipping, anti-gratuity, and anti-service charge policies — and we’ve dedicated a whole page explaining why.

 

DOG-FRIENDLY

We love dogs, and dogs love our heated concrete floors! Furry friends are always welcome at the brewery as long as they remain on leashes and in control of their owners at all times.

If you bring your furry friend on your next visit, tag us to share the cuteness! Check out our gallery of paw-some brewery pups.

 
 

 

KID-FRIENDLY

Kids are always welcome at our brewery! Optimism owners and founders, Gay and Troy, have a few themselves and believe it’s important for parents to have a casual place to drink beer so that children can see how alcohol can be enjoyed responsibly. We have dedicated tables for families at the back east-side of the brewery by our Kids Play Area and a separate seating area with bar-height tables on the west side, so child-free guests can have their own space as well.

 

FOOD-FRIENDLY

Food trucks can’t sell beer and taprooms don’t sell food, which is why we parter with local, family-owned food trucks. We have a food truck parked in our beer garden almost every day. You are also welcome to bring in your own food from another local restaurant or from home. But no outside alcohol please!

 
 

 
 

GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS

Individual stalls for everyone are more private and comfortable, and it’s easier for parents to accompany their opposite gender kids to the restroom when genders aren’t segregated. No one can discriminate as to whether someone is using the “correct” bathroom. Unisex is just safer.