Long-time food lovers and entrepreneurs, Brian and Paul sought to bring a new restaurant to Downtown Northville. While scouting for space, they discovered a place perfectly suited for an ice cream shop. A normal everyday ice cream shop wouldn't do and with that in mind, Browndog Creamery was born.

Fast forward a year later... People love Browndog so much that Brian and Paul needed to find a place to make more ice cream. They searched many places and finally settled into a building in Downtown Farmington. The building was supposed to be a place to make ice cream, store it, and provide a small scoop store in front.

Continuing in the typical Browndog style, they acquired a liquor license and the creamery grew into a Barlor and restaurant.

​As if having amazing ice cream wasn't enough, the Browndog Team started creating craft cocktails and experimenting with savory foods. Now over 21 dog years old, Browndog Barlor and Restaurant is still creating and playing with its menu.