Block House

Such a kind waitress and wonderful food! Not sure how to spell it, but thank you Maddie! ?? I'd recommend if you're looking for good food and a chill atmosphere

We ate in the alley and they allowed us to bring our pooch. The mural is really cool. We bought 2 smash burgers and a build your own Block Burger. We added the waffle fries, pomme frites, and Ratatouille. Everything was delicious, the servings were large, and the presentation was appealing. The staff was friendly and we weren't ignored even though we chose to sit outside. The prices were reasonable - we had 3 mains, 2 sides, a $6 beer, and a $15 appetizer and after a 22-23% tip we spent $85. There were 3 of

This place is so amazing. The food is high quality and they have the best French fries that are waffle fries that I've ever eaten. You don't have to game at this restaurant at all and if you do it's only $5 an hour per person. They have Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC?s. They have games all ready to boot up and play. They have games on the devices that you would have to purchase at your house but at the restaurant they already bought the pay to play games so there are good and fun games. They have really

On my way home from a conference in Lansing, we stumbled upon this place for lunch. Loved everything. Our waitress was super friendly and prompt. We started with tomato basil soup which she recommended. It was delicious and a very generous portion for a ?cup? of soup. We followed it up with the power bowl w/ shrimp and the spicy chicken sandwich. I highly recommend taking a detour to try this place. We will be back!!

The food and drinks are fanominal. I love the smoked old-fashioned and the burgers. The old-fashioned is a great classic drink, but smoke adds a woodsy flavor that makes it remarkable. The burgers are thick and jiucey and cooked the way you like em. Service is a little slow, which is great for conversation. The wait staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. They have videogames and computers. which makes it great for the children. So, if you're not in a hurry, stop in with your friends, family,

So glad I had my husband?s going away party here! It's kid friendly, and the staff were amazing. Communication was easy and I loved how flexible they were with the menu. The price was also super reasonable! Highly recommend having your next get together here!

A surprising gem in the downtown of Alma. Passing through Alma we decided to grab brunch at the Block House and we were pleasantly surprised! I started with a solid cup of coffee, very good. Perusing the menu my friend who needs gluten free options had plenty to choose from and all of the main dietary restrictions were labeled clearly. The fresh fruit was ripe and sweet. My GF friend got the chorizo skillet - it was so colorful with purple and sweet potatoes and the smoky adobo sauce was really good. I spli

One of the most amazing, surprising atmosphere and food. This wouldn't have been my restraunt of choice. However we randomly ate here and I am so glad we did. Food was amazing as well as the specialty drinks. A very unique amazing atmosphere, honestly ro unique to put into words. If you have to travel hours to get there, do it! I hope the pictures do it justice.

We went here on a date night and loved every part of our visit! The food was unique and incredible, the drinks were good, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was very nice. Prices were a bit on the high side but definitely worth it! We can't wait to return!

What a hidden Gem in the small town of Alma. The college has backed this restaurant to include the eSports club and pull in college kids. However it still holds for a great meal for the larger audience. Highly recommend checking this restaurant out and maybe grab a hour rental on your fav game too!

Abigail was our server. The service was outstanding. She real was super attentive. The food was really good. I got the Smash Burger! Yummy! Oh! The Schnitzel Sandwich is fabulous!I would recommend to anyone who loves Great service and good food!

We loved the Block House! Great creative food choices, friendly and attentive servers, and a very appealing decor. We're from out of town, but will find an excuse to return!

Burrata salad?yes please! Wife and Daughter enjoyed a Mocktail Strawberry Tini-Bellini. Block House in Alma was excellent!

Came in excited to try the food .. online menu listed pizza which was not on menu. My meal was steak tacos. Steak was lukewarm. Flavor was good so ate it but my family got burgers which were super well done and the waffle fries were still partially frozen . The server didn't come to the table until our meals were more than halfway done to check on us . I would have rather have had a fresh meal next time rather than just a discounted meal. I will never come back , hopefully this place can be better in the fu

I don't remember the last time I ate food this delicious at a restaurant. Jaidyn took care of us all evening, she was on top of everything and fun to chat with. I will gladly drive 25 minutes for a meal this tasty and the excellent service. The maple sauce that comes with the duck is outrageously flavorful. The pork with the rice is so tender. Patatas Bravas has a creamy cheesy sauce on the bottom, a spicy sauce on top, and together, with the crispy potatoes, is pure magic. The sesame fried cauliflower mak

There was four of us for dinner, we are aware it is a holiday and there way only one waitress. However, the service was AWFUL. There were four maybe five other tables while we were there, it was not a busy night. We sat down and proceeded to wait 30 minutes for our drinks (wine, beer, a draft cider, and an amaretto sour). Not hard complicated drinks, took their sweet time making it and our drinks sat at the bar for 15+ minutes without coming to the table. The food was not hot, it was lukewarm at best, my bu

Concept looked good online but service was slow and waitress didn't check back (we're 1 of 4 tables on a Friday night) Steak tacos were too spicy after request for no heat and server said she could do it, pork bowl was OK but was lacking sauce. Penne was good but she had to switch with person who ordered steak tacos bc of the heat Came from out of area, would probably pick somewhere else to try in the future ????

Atmosphere is fun and hip. Service was great. Our server admitted she was new, but was still good. Food was confusing. It is supposed to be child friendly but isn't. You can get waffle fries as a side but can only get waffles and chicken tenders for brunch but you cannot get chicken tenders and fries??? Then the waffles come soaked wet with whipped cream already melted and syrup over it all yet the breakfast platter comes with no syrup. And the breakfast platter says potatoes so you think potatoes. I

Love the atmosphere here, but we are definitely hesitant to return after our most recent experiences. Went today for brunch, and while it was fairly busy, we had quite a wait to have our order taken. We understood, but next they were unable to accommodate us when asked if we could order a child size portion of eggs and sausage for our 6 year old. The waitress recommended the $15 breakfast platter, which was the closest item on the menu. My mom and I split the $11 bruschetta (thinking there would be at least

Honestly, this place had it all, including a hip vibe. Great food, elaborate cocktails, non-fussy, laid back staff. By day, a gamer's dream and by night, you'll be impressed whether you want to chill with friends or impress a date.

New restaurant in Alma, MI. Very interesting concept. It's got a gaming area for kids and adults. A bar for adults with different sports games playing on large screen tvs. The menu is American, European, and Asian inspired. They have apps, main dishes and desserts inspired by each region.

My friend and I stopped in for lunch. It is an awesome place. You can play video games, enjoy a glass of wine and have a delicious meal. The pistachio gelato was amazing. The decor is beautiful. It's clean. Our server Ethan was so interesting to talk to. He has lead a great life for being 23. We will for sure be back.

Reservations gave us premium seating with amazing food and great service! Excellent vegetarian selection!

Block House has the best craft cocktails and wonderful food. Robust flavors and very unique for the area. Love it! Kyle is the BEST!

I'll start by saying that we visited on a Sunday, so maybe my food experience was a fluke. The restaurant is great for the area that it is in, but would not be able to survive in a major city. The waffle fries were awesome (as was the aoli)! The [juicy Lucy?] burger was terrible. I'm not sure what was going on, but it was mushy and not very flavorful. The Korean BBQ pork sliders were meh. Possibly undercooked, a little grizzly. Not seared like they should have been. The food left a lot to be desired. Also

This was our first time here! This place is amazing! The service was wonderful! Our waitress Peyton was amazing! The food was amazing! We will be back when we come back to Michigan! Thank you!

Stopped by for lunch while visiting the area. Even though there isn't a ton of options (which we knew beforehand), the food was fantastic and worth the price! Our waitress, Andrea, was super sweet and helped us with anything we needed! We loved being able to play while we waited for our food and playing after! $5 for an hour of play? Worth. It. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

Absolutely love this place, will be back many times with many more people to experience this place, the drinks we ordered was also amazing and I love the balance of the menu. Very modern design inside and they have every form of gaming which is awesome

This was a decent place. Took my mom and kids for a late lunch. The menu is unique and offered a few different cuisines. Everyone enjoyed. I have the schnitzel sandwich which was tasty the house made chips were great and seasoned well. I am not sure I would order the sandwich again. I do not live in the Alma area and will not likely visit the restaurant again. Please don't be discouraged from giving them a try. the waitress was nice, quick and efficient. The Lions game was on the big screens, which ma

I'm a Mount Pleasant guy; but I always make the drive down to Alma for Block House?s selection of beer and food, along with the gaming theme. My personal favorite is their smash burger w/ extra onion and a cold beer (UPA), a great mix of flavor and refreshment. Kyle and the rest of the staff are fantastic and attentive! Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere and delicious food! Highly recommend! The crabs cakes and specials are a must try! Great destination and my kids enjoyed themselves too! Jags versus Chiefs, watching on the big screen at Block House. Yummy food, desserts and absolutely stellar atmosphere for adults and kids!

We made a 6:30 reservation for Saturday night because we knew it might be a little busy and had a party of 7. Seated at 6:30 and got food ordered relatively quickly. They were out of ice for drinks. Appetizers didn't come for a hour. The spinach artichoke dip came with an awesome amount of dip and about 8 broken up tortilla chips to dip with. Food never came until 8:00. Didn't have enough silverware on table and asked for more. Was given plastic ware. Our server was great and continued to apologize for the

The Block House was OK. They offer a variety of menu options from momos to a black bean burger. I had the momos and they were awful. It's a great place to take kids; and that's the only reason I might go back. They have areas where the kids can go play video games when they're done eating while the adults visit. Lots of TVs around the restaurant for entertainment. The service was great! Our server was super friendly and was always right there if we needed her.

What a gem! The food is amazing! Very creative, and the drinks are equally amazing! Great addition to this small town. Our new favorite place!

Feel that this is a generous review. Went there for the first time with family. Service was not good. Served appetizers without utensils to eat. When we finally got the attention of the server, he said he would take care of it. After some time, he came back with utensils and the meals. Offered to our the meals under a warming light while we ate the appetizers. The food was so so at best. One dish was just hot. No other taste in the food. Two dishes were fair. Neither good nor bad. One dish was pretty

Espresso martini and butter chicken for the win tonight! So good to hang out with good friends at a fun place! Kyle and Alexis did a great job taking care of us ??

Worst server, ever! We tried to cut her slack for the incredibly slow service, she was busy...shame on the scheduler, it's Friday night! But that doesn't condone outright rudness!!! Truly stunning!!! She even tossed her co-workers under the bus for getting our order wrong, then shoved the receipt in my face to "prove" she wasn't at fault. She didn't even take the incorrect item off our bill. Steak tacos had good flavor, but mostly fat. Super loud, and very cold. Great decor. So disappointed in this overa

The smash burger was awesome! It was a little messy but totally worth it. Delicious and hot! The bar wench was incredibly friendly and made us laugh. I'm not much of a gamer, but this looks like a fun place of you are. Bunch of different gaming areas.

On Monday I was told I should visit for dinner. We went on Tuesday night. I am not exactly sure how to describe the atmosphere. I was told this is a fine dining restaurant. It seems to be a coffee shop, sports bar, gaming and restaurant rolled into one. I expect if I go there when college students are in town it would be an entirely different atmosphere. It was nice and quiet Tuesday. Server was very good except he forgot to hit enter to order my second cocktail. Not a big deal but still a ding. He

My wife and I attended Alma College in the 80?s and often stop at our favorite pizza joint on our way UpNorth. When we discovered that it was closed today, we noticed a new restaurant just across Superior called bh which stands for Block House. We inquired to some friendly looking folks sitting outside whether they had eaten at bh and if it was good. ?Yes? one young man said ?but I am a bit biased since I own the place.? We all chuckled and we shared that it was our 38th wedding anniversary and we were go

I'll admit, I'm not much of a video game enthusiast, but Blockhouse in Alma, MI, has managed to impress me nonetheless. While gaming is a big part of its charm, there's so much more to this establishment that makes it a hit. Firstly, the food is exceptional. The menu is consistently impressive, offering a variety of choices that never fail to delight. Each visit brings a new, satisfying culinary experience. And when it comes to drinks, they truly excel. Their Espresso Martini is the best I've ever had ? a

Very friendly and chill environment. Great selection of drinks!

Great food, craft drinks, awesome people. Our teenagers were off playing their games for hours...a definite win.

Great place awesome service tonight Maddie did great job as busy as it got I'll definitely be back

Literally the best food and feels Andrea is the actual sweetest! Rachel is always so amazing with such a nice smile! Kyle is so funny and the trivia always is the greatest! Jordan is so prompt and kind! The best place to be for whatever you're looking for, be it games, food, drinks everything is amazing and the vibes are immaculate!

We had an amazing waitress. The menu was fantastic, and I wanted to try everything. We didn't play games there, but the systems and setups were solid. I had the butter chicken and it was FANTASTIC!

Let me start by saying that I'm a local, so I will be using local knowledge to set the rating bar. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was fun. That said when I'm paying double the area's average for a meal I'm expecting something above average. When I arrived I was sat at the table by 3 waitresses. Then I was moved to another table. Then I was asked if I wanted to return to my previous table a bit confused? So was I. Once my group's food had arrived there were things we had not ordered. We offered j

Met up with family in Alma. This restaurant was great. The blackbean burger was well prepared and tasty. We also enjoyed the bowl with pork belly. Great breads. Service was fantastic. Don't be deceived. Sure it's part internet/gaming cafe, bar and restaurant. The food is way better than 'bar food'. The atmosphere is fun. Nice spot in the heart of Alma.

This place is great for parents and kids. After they eat the kids can play games on every platform for only a few dollars per hour. They have all the newest and most popular games. The menu changes periodically with the seasons. The menu is very eclectic, well plated and delicious. I love that I can relax with my wife or friends while the kids are entertained.

If you want an amazing experience in Alma MI, look no further. Amazing food, great atmosphere. If you think that "Oh they don't look like they are for me," stop right there. Walk in the door. Enjoy.

I went to one of their frequent special events, the latest was a murder mystery. I've also been to BBQ and other summer events. The murder mystery last night was super fun, interactive, most of us played a role in the mystery with pre-written parts and lines but room to ad lib as we wanted. Sadly, I did not get the role of the murderer. The food was great, we had a special drink and could order from the regular menu. The host kept us laughing and engaged. Block House is fun with great, innovative food and

The food was creative and good. A little pricey, but you are paying for the techno gamer environment. They were out of two items we ordered and the made one of our items with chicken when when we never ordered chicken. They made it up to us with a nice chocolate waffle dessert... Which they charged us for. We did have a nice time. Our server was friendly. The fried cauliflower was amazing!! There were very few vegetarian options.

The inside is beautiful and modern! The food was delicious and our bartender Andrea was AMAZING! She has the most amazing personality and went above and beyond!

This place is awesome. Has a really fun atmosphere. Good drinks great place to watch the game or grab a bite to eat...kind of small portions, but the exquisite flavor will make up for it! I got the pork belly and it was rendered and cooked to perfection. Definitely will be back soon !!

Just in town for the weekend, my cousin and I stopped by for lunch. What a great vibe this place has. Our server was awesome. Everything was great! The drink she recommended, a virgin raspberry mule was so yummy! I ordered the Scottish eggs, available over festival only. My cousin ordered the eggs in purgatory. It was so tasty I might try to hit it up once more before I leave!

Had the Smash Burger and My Wife had Butter Chicken. OMG, It was THE BEST!! Atmosphere was pleasant, the feel of older shop restaurants has a taste of its own I'd Highly Recommend checking this place out.

Everything about this place was great! Loved watching the games, the drinks were good and the appetizers were on point. The server/bartender was helpful, positive and on point. On the whole, really hope to come here again very soon!

Ask for chicken nachos with the pico de gallo no chili no relish or bbq the chicken is always moist and I just love it definitely the best nachos so far

My first and last visit. I rarely give a poor review, but I did leave quite disappointed. I was originally excited to try an upscale and classy restaurant in my city of Alma. For positives, the decor is an interesting cyber restaurant/cafe. The food and drink, a mocktail Raspberry Mule, WAS tasty. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and since there was no ounces listed, I asked how big the fillet was. The waitress indicated a patty about 4 inches across with her hands. What I got was a tiny piece of chi

My family loves the Block House! Food always is delicious. Bloody Mary's are the best in I've ever had. Kids love the video games. The staff are always super helpful and quick to get drinks. Great place for families or just to hangout.

I didn't take pictures of my meal but I had the penne vodka sauce noodles which was quite good but I ordered a small bread for 6$ expecting at least 5 rolls but only came with 3. They also seemed to run out of alot of things. I had ordered 1 beer and they told me it was the only bud light they had and they also couldn't serve me dessert because they didn't have it. The service was friendly the food was okay and the atmosphere was beyond awesome. I definitely want to try some other things they have on the me

I was quite shocked to see our bill as I had a salad with steak that was very tough. (As if the steak was frozen, then cooked fast). I was not impressed with the lack of meal I had. Let alone the price. As you see on the receipt. There was an up charge of $15.00 just for the steak. My I really don't think Gratiot County can afford the prices of this restaurant. I see these prices in a larger city and nicer posh restaurants. But for the quality of food, it was not worth $26 for a salad. What a shame.

Absolutely amazing! This place has a very unique atmosphere that I just adore. It is the kind of place where you can dress down and be more casual, or dress up and feel more fancy. The drink selection is great and the bartenders are amazing at making all the drinks--they also have great mocktails for those who are under 21. The new menu has introduced a lot of vegetarian friendly food items that are fantastic. There is also is a great variety in types of dishes so there is something for everyone. I absolute

Space is cool and the menu looks good but looks definitely aren't everything. I sat at the bar and I can say the staff was friendly enough. The girl behind the bar was attentive and mixed a good drink, but that's all the good I really have to say. I got the chicken satay and a side salad with steak added. The chicken was ok, but nothing exciting and it came with absolute mush as rice. The salad looked good at first but the steak was 85% fat and had no flavor at all. I didn't even manage to get half way thro

Excellent food, gaming and ambiance, but terrible service. World class small plates, fair wine and drink selections, great lighting and music, multiple gaming PC?s, xbox, PS5, couches and lunge atmosphere. Wednesday trivia nights are fun with lots of competition. Young staff who act nonchalant and sometimes rude, severely lacking hospitality. I have been coming here for years and enjoy annual wine tastings and the atmosphere but am very disappointed in the poor service.

I really want to give 5 stars, but it is an hour later and I'm still annoyed about our experience. My 13 year old son and I went, on a Sunday evening. The place was not busy, plenty of staff so that was good. The atmosphere is really neat, cool vibe. We sat down right by the bat so staff walked by and saw us, it took a little bit to get acknowledged that we were there. I asked what was on tap and noticed there were 3 or 4 taps. The waitress didn't know, so she went to ask and then came back to tell me the

The atmosphere is great, and the entire facility is clean as a whistle. Great service, well selected music, and superb food. Drove 1 hour to get there, and it was well worth it!

Food is pre-made and warmed up. This a slight step up from microwave dinners at triple the price. The schnitzel sandwich was tough with no flavor, and butter chicken was underwhelming . We ordered a batch of momos for an appetizer, and you get 6- 1/2 dollar size dumplings for $11. It's not worth your money or time to stop here, especially if you are hungry and want to eat good food.

I went there with my friend who is white and I am Asian. When we sat down, a waitress came and took our orders. A few minutes later, our food was served. Then another waitress came over to our table. She only talked to my white friend asking her about her food (I vaguely remember we both ordered chicken sandwich. It was actually good). She wasn't facing me the whole time until she was done talking to my friend and walked away. Excuse me?! No need to say, I am never going there again.

Great service and trendy, hip menu & drink selection.

Unique atmosphere for the area. A bit more "hipster" than I thought we would have found in Alma. The staff was great. Really super service. Drink selection was perfect for us. The fish tacos were really good. Pierogies were as expected. The tempura fried shrimp wasn't anything special. I would definitely go back to try some of the other menu items.

It's always a pleasure voyaging to block house and being greeted by the one and only kyle. He's very personable, laid back and cares about our dining experience. Abbie and Alexis are both amazing waitresses- they're patient and have always handled the busy workload with grace. The menu has improved greatly- I recommend the butter chicken!

Trivia night is challenging and fun. Kyle is a great trivia host and the food is great too!

My friends and I had a wonderful time here after seeing a play at the Strand. Ciara was so wonderful, suggesting great drinks and checking in on us often. Ethan makes the best cocktails! We will definitely be returning!

Came for dinner and gaming to celebrate my daughter's graduation from Alma College. Food was great, great variety. Loved the drinks and fun mocktails that were available. Shelby did a great job waiting on our party of 16. Would recommend for fun night out!

Wow where to start to with Block House. From the ambience, to the staff, and the absolutely delicious food you will have here, I cannot say enough good words about this place. With Kyle running the show, Chelsea slinging the best cocktails you'll ever have, and Alexis being the best server in town, I have no doubt you'll have a 10/10 experience here.

Love it! Love it! Love it! The Espresso Martini is the best! Can't get it anywhere else!!!

BlockHouse is our go-to for upscale cocktails and an awesome atmosphere. We've had numerous experiences here and time and again, we are wow?d with apps that surprise and creativity and consistency in cocktails that keeps up coming back. Our favs our the espresso martini and the Jungler, a spin on a mezcal margarita. But a robust wine and craft beer list keep things flexible. We frequently happy hour here for date nights. But we also aren't afraid to bring clients here for a laid back yet sophisticated a

Super thankful to Kyle for accommodating our family for last minute Easter reservations. The avocado toast, breakfast potatoes, and chicken & waffles were all fantastic. We can't wait to come back to check out the dinner menu!

Had a great lunch at the Block House. The burger was good as was the gyro and veggie wrap. Great service too. Definitely coming back.

After quite some time of wanting to come in and check out the Block House I decided to last night. Let me start off by saying our server Cierra, was the best server that I've ever had at any bar and restaurant ever. She was very kind, attentive, funny and seem to really be enjoying her job! She made our visit at the block house very enjoyable! Her service alone has convinced me to come back again. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very relaxed, an inviting. The only reason I gave four stars instead of fiv

We wandered in for the first time tonight for an impromptu date night when we discovered the farm store was closed. Alexis took care of us and she was phenomenal! We really enjoyed meeting her and chatting with her! We got great service and are looking forward to future visits and birthdays for our teens here!

Great place! I was a bit confused at first when I walked in. But the vibe is immaculate. I have definitely never been to a place like this. The food was great, I had the juicy lucy burger and tasted a bit of the pan noodles. I highly recommend both of these, along with a side of waffle fries. Also, some gentleman named Mike paid our bill. If you're reading this, shout out to him!

Andrea was the best! Best Old Fashioned and best chicken sandwich! We will be back!

Absolutely phenomenal atmosphere and food! The wait staff (even Kyle ??) is the absolute best. Love coming here for a meal or even a night of drinks with friends. If you've never been here, you definitely need to check it out!

I can't get enough of the food! I live playing Smash Bros with my friends there and eating. The food is SO good. As well as the atmosphere! Clean bathrooms, kid friendly, and my friends and I?s games are streamed so the other people eating can watch! It's one of the best times I've had in a while. ??

The block house is an amazing place I go regularly for there electronic and esports. Even then they have and amazing bar employees and food. There prices are never too high and it's worth the price everytime. It's social and very entertaining every time I go.

The atmosphere, staff, and food are exceptional! The food is so unique and delicious. There is never anything not good on the menu. The staff go above and beyond to make each of their customers feel welcomed