2265 Crooks Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-289-6093; chbfd.com

Seriously, this place really is kind of a Big Freakin' Deal. BFD's parking lot is usually jammed up by 7 p.m. on a weeknight, and the interior is filled to capacity with couples, families, and just plain people enjoying beer. On a warm night, the action spills out onto the patio, where exurbanites wash down a menu of comfort food with whatever ambrosia is flowing from the impressive taps.