Who: Laughing Dog Brewing
What: Award-winning Brews and Award-winning Chef
Where: 805 Schweitzer Plaza Dr. Ponderay, ID 83852
About their Dog House:
Laughing Dog Brewing is a must-stop for those fishing in or around Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho.
Located in Ponderay, just north of Sandpoint, the easy access to Highway 2 (Highway 95) and Highway 200 lends itself to a quick and restful stop for the traveling fisherman. No need to kick off your boots here, walk in just as you are – straight off the boat – and bring your furry friend with you. Yes, as in the name, Laughing Dog caters to those with pooches in tow.
Laughing Dog not only has 12 taps on hand, but their food is an elevated comfort style that triggers curiosity and tickles the pallet. The menu is constantly evolving, being driven by local produce and their award-winning Chef/Owner’s imagination. Which in my opinion, is limitless. Chef Adam Hegsted is a genius in his field at the top of his game.
The Food:
Laughing Dog takes the hotdog to a whole new level. Their Haute’ Dogs menu has something for everyone. Try the Traveler! Made with local smokey sausage, it is topped with jalapeno jam, peanut sauce, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and basil aioli. Laughing Dog’s burger choices are just as imaginative and delicious. The PB & J Burger has jalapeno jelly, peanut butter sauce, cilantro, Thai basil aioli, and pickled peppers on a brioche bun. The Korean Chicken Sandwich is amazing and is my favorite. The Classic Burger delivers for those burger enthusiasts’ predetermined expectations of what a hamburger should taste like. The Truffle Mac and Cheese and Avocado Nachos are two of Rob Holman’s favorites.
The Taps:
Laughing Dog Brewing is known for many things, and their Huckleberry Ale is top of the list. Amid huckleberry territory, Laughing Dog prides itself on sourcing NW ingredients that are brewed in the Northwest in their Ponderay Brewery. The summit Cider is out of this world and is made with northwest apples. The Dogfather…It’s everything the name suggests, and more. Stop in to find a new creation on tap, like the Huckleberry Seltzer, that has made its way from the tap to the shelf because of its taste and popularity. Schedule a tour of the Brewery if you have the time or check out their website to find where you can find Laughing Dog Brewing products in stores near you.
Find Our Beer – Laughing Dog Brewery (laughingdogbrewing.com)
The awards:
- 2023 Gold metal recipient Belgium Beer Festival class “Brown Ale”
- Best of Inlander Spokane 2024
