Friendly staff and chill spot for an after hike beer. Good selection on tap and in cans. Limited snacks, bring your own food. Outside spaces also limited and not all that attractive. read more

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Finally they opened up again!! This is a great place. Great selection of IPA's and Lagers. They also offer beer snacks for purchase. I would love for them to open the seating on their back patio with lights how it was before. That was a great seating option. Service is pretty fast and they do come and check on you in case you need anything else read more

California Craft Beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

What a sad place! With fluorescent shop lights at the bar! Always empty. No food. I'm a local. I have tried to prop them up by visiting as often as possible but I give up. Their continuously increasing prices don't help either. They must change their decor and add some food (at least bar food or pizzas) to the menu. read more

Excellent beer after Navy seal burpees workout! Great service, great beer and good ambiance read more

California Craft Beer - Great beer, good snacks, good environment - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

Amazing place ! Glad it reopened They have a variety of beers and games! Different food trucks every weekends. Do visit! read more

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I am not sure how long this place will survive. Few reasons for my doubt. 1. This place is dead quiet even on a Friday evening. We sat for 45 mins and not a single customer walked in except for the 2 who were already there. The ambiance was dull and boring. 2. The place doesn't stand out when someone drives by. Inside looks very shabby. Some fresh paint would definitely help. What does it take to simply paint those doors and windows? 3. When I asked for a small taste of the beer, the guy gave me a small plastic cup full of froth. Beer is cheap unlike Whiskey, why can't you give me at least a sip? 4. Beers are all $10. Agree, other places also charge around the same but if they want customers, then there needs to be a reason for people to come. If this place charges $10 whereas FieldWorks also charges $10 or less for a pint, I wonder why I would drink here. read more

I'm terms of selection they have a smaller selection. Prices were pretty average as well. As someone who likes drinking beers some of them were alright. It's a small but cozy place. Staff was friendly and gave out recommendations . read more

California Craft Beer - a can and a glass - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

I spent the majority of my 20s drinking here. This was my first time back in probably 5 years. It was not as bustling as it once was which made me sad! It was practically empty on a Friday evening. The beer selection has gotten worse and the prices average $12 a pint!! I'm not sure what's going on with the management here but the vibe is not the same. I used to be very friendly with the bartenders and it just doesn't have the same inviting feeling it once did as your local watering hole. I'm glad they added patio chairs outside, but they need to be wiped down. They also used to have a food truck outside which wasn't there tonight. They still have decent cans Togo in the fridge. I'm hoping this place doesn't close down but the signs appear to be there. read more

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Beer selection was incredible. Glad to see CCB back in action. Loved it. Very clean and organized. Vibe is great!! read more

California Craft Beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

Is this place still open? Seems like I'm not the only one asking this question and the most recent review was 5 months ago. I came here before after a hike from Mission Peak with 2 friends about a couple years ago and I enjoyed their to-go selections from the fridges. Tap selection was decent but nothing super crazy. I tried to swing by this place again about a month ago and they weren't open? I checked every site possible, including their Facebook page, for their hours and confirmed that they should have been open (Was about 4:30PM.) Didn't bother getting out of the car, parked across the street and could see inside that it's dark and no one there. Kind of a shame because I wanted to give this place another try since it's only one of the few craft places in town with better selection than most grocery stores. read more

It's back! California craft beer is back! Love this place, great beer selection! It's under new ownership and the owner is great!

This place was great but they're not open anymore. However, around the corner is Mission Pizza. They have a pretty good selection of beer

I went here with some friends after dinner since we wanted to chit chat some more. Small place with very limited selection of beers. There were only 6 beers available on tap (including one cider). Please note that they do not have beer flights available anymore. We mainly visited this place since there were a bunch of older pictures with flights available. The price was average for the beers since they were about $11. read more

This is one of the only places open late in Fremont. Super chill place to hang out with your friends. I've had multiple celebrations here where my party and I occupied their side patio for FREE! Since it's at least 50+ people were bringing in, they ask no outside drinks but we could bring our own food. I recommend you reach out the owner to have your parties here! read more

Had a really good time enjoy some good beers nice hospitality from the Staff helping us choose the most delicious tasty and cold beers in town Really enjoy this beer garden in the back very relaxing and was able to hang out with friends Overall really great choice to enjoy company and have cold beer read more

California Craft Beer - What with the trio very delicious - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

This place always has at least 12 beers on tap. It's definitely a go to location for hanging out in Fremont especially now that it stays open late. I've always been able to find a beer that I liked with the help of the bartender. Plenty of space to sit inside and they also sell plenty of other bottled beers. Swing by and check it out if you're in the area! Very clean and chill vibes here. read more

I've had this place saved on my Yelp for awhile and finally went. It was a bit of a letdown. We came on a Saturday, late afternoon and it was pretty empty. We ordered a couple beers, the one I wanted unfortunately ran out as she went to pour it. The guy offered to grab a new keg from the back, very nice. So I waited. I was standing at our table with my wallet in hand, however at no point did the bartender update me on my order. No, "hey, here ya go" or "sorry, that one is all out can I offer you something else?" Which was the case when I returned to the bar. So I did get a different beer, which was a sour, served in a pint glass, which is apparently all they have. The place has a dive bar feeling so I'm sure makes a great spot for locals, but I don't need to return. read more

Super cute little craft beer place off mission! Vibes remind me of Sacramento breweries. Came on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm to meet up with some friends who were brew hopping. My beer: the altamont berry white, a cute little rose beer Pros: - decent selection of beer! A little something for everyone. - reasonable prices - $7.00 for a beer right where it should be - on Saturday afternoon it was a bunch of older men watching the sharks game at the bar, super cute - decent little space, lots of chairs and tables to sit at - private parking lot (literally free parking is my fave part of living in the suburbs right ??) - chill reggae vibes playing in the background at an appropriate volume - fast service (granted there were only like 7 other people here 10/10 would come again Only con: My friends got yelled at for being loud, but maybe I'm used to more outdoor breweries where you can be as loud as you want. read more

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Always a cool spot to hang out and grab some good beer. California Craft Beer is one of the few places in the area that sells a wide selection of beer. When I say wide, I mean really wide. They have 16 beers on tap and a countless amounts more in the fridges. You can have a pint poured for you fresh, or you can get a bottle or can and crack a cold one with the boys. I've never been disappointed with their selection. They have everything ranging from lagers to ales to double IPAs to sours and sometimes even some very interesting ones. They allow one tasting per person, but if you're like me, just do a flight. The prices on the board are for a full pour or for a flight. Unfortunately flights can get very expensive depending on the beer. Still, I think it's pretty worth it to be able to try 4 different good beers. This place is really close to Ohlone College, so you get a lot of students coming from classes. On weekends, they normally have a food truck outside, so you can also get your grub on! Overall, a great place to grab a drink! Awesome selection of brews at reasonable prices! read more

honestly this review is for one reason. And that reason? not letting customers in literally an hour and half before you close. I don't know what was going on that makes you say to yourself let's just shut this place down obscenely early but I feel like for a moment you should think that perhaps maybe those thirsty travelers would be undeniably hurt from not only their sobriety but also from being unreasonably denied god's sweet nectar. Apparently... Saturday is for the boys, and Sunday, well Sunday is for bars that don't stay open to their hours. read more

This is my second time here and both times I've had good experiences. It's the perfect place to chill with friends or wind down and catch the game. The tap list is great with a nice variety to it. There is also a good selection of bottled and canned beers to choose from. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a fair amount of seating available in which the tables and chairs are clean. There is a food truck outside since they don't sell any real food at the bar. Instead, they sell snacks like chips. Overall, a low-key bar. It's definitely a hidden gem in Fremont that is worthy of checking out! Cheers! read more

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Really close to Ohlone College, this place seemed like a drinking room. Apparently they had some foods, but I didn't see any being served. Saw a couple plates on tables in the room. Grabbed a Drake's Aroma Coma and the last available table. Actually had to snag a stool from another table because this last table only had one stool. Saw no food served while I was there. A couple people had food- I assumed they brought it in. Looks like they did tacos some day previous. Not tonight. They had an impressive looking cooler with all sorts of types of beer. May return. Tons of other places to try first, but I would not be disappointed if someone asked to meet here. read more

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A cozy little shop that can be enjoyed equally by the beer connoisseur and those like me who are only pretending. The left side of the shop offers a selection of beers that can be purchased by the bottle or in small packs. If you want to enjoy your drink there, you can set up shop at any of the couches, tables, or beer barrel stools. Beer flights are super cheap ($6 for 4 tastings) and you can mix and match anything from the 16 constantly rotating beers they have on tap. There is a great variety--hoppy, dark, blond, cider, IPA, double IPA--you name it they've got it, and if one tap runs out they're quick to replace it with something else. read more

I'm surprised after all of these years I've never reviewed this place because it's really awesome! What else do you need when you can come here to try all of the different craft beers from around California. The place is located near Ohlone College and is pretty small and has a rustic homey feel to it. They usually have 16 beers on tap as well as a bunch of refrigerators and shelves of bottled beers which you can purchase. Every time I go here, I usually get a flight or two to really get a taste of everything before I fully commit. I mean 4 tastings for about $7.50 is pretty worth it for me. If you come as a group of 4, I'd highly suggest getting 4 flights and trying them all haha! Overall, nice small place, with great service, and amazing beers. Plus their menu is constantly changing so you can come back next week and always try something new. I will be back for more. You can count on it! read more

California Craft Beer - Beer flight $7.50ish depending on what you get. - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

The young lady shawna I think, was great, customer service was excellent even with a little hiccup at the register but she handled it like a G. It was her first day also so hopefully this will be the first and not the last 5star review. read more

Came here last minute on a whim the night before my Best Friend's birthday. You can get a sampler on any beer that's under 9 dollars. I got a beer that I ended up not liking, but it's whatevs. It's not a bad place. It's not my fav. Like I'd give it a 3 star, but for it's selection: I can see a lot of people liking it. You can bring outside food in here. It was pretty packed on a Friday night. read more

I love this part of Fremont! It's so cute and quaint with the local shops. :) This place is no different and I definitely enjoyed the atmosphere here. I went here on a Sunday afternoon with a few friends while the Niners game was on. I don't see this place being a sports bar, so it wasn't exactly crowded. There were a decent amount of seats and I love the seats by the windows because the stools are shaped like kegs. The sofas by the TV also looked comfy as well! The bartender was nice enough to split our bill evenly on separate transactions (we ordered 4 flights to split between 3 girls)! Another worker who was just getting off her shift was also very friendly and helpful. On her way out she noticed we were debating on what to get and she stopped and gave us some suggestions. We ended up getting 4 flights- basically every drink on the menu. Haha. Flights are $6 each, so we ended up spending $8/person, what a steal! There are also free pretzels. :D I'll definitely be back and bring some other friends too! Oh, and did I mention? Free Wi-Fi! read more

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What a hidden gem of Fremont! I almost don't want to review it because I want to keep the whereabouts to myself because the place does fill up rather quickly in the evenings. I came here on a Friday after dinner around 8:30 and the seating was already pretty limited. The California beer selections on tap rotate ever so often. You can either choose to order a goblet of your selection, or opt for a beer flight of 4 tastings of your choosing for $6.50. I really enjoyed all of my tastings and for $6.50 it was a great way to try a variety of beers. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable and will gladly offer you samples before you select your 4 choices. They also will offer a bowl of chips or pretzels with your beers which is a nice gesture :) If you don't see a beer on tap that you like, you can order a bottle and enjoy it on site too. If you do end up falling in love with one of the beers on tap that you try, you can most likely buy the bottle and take it home to enjoy later. read more

California Craft Beer - Beer flights for $6.50! And they write the names of the beers for you - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

CCB is my go-to spot when I happen to be near Fremont and want to grab a beer with friends. Of course, you don't have too many other options in the area if you want a large variety of beers. The beer scene is still very much lacking in Fremont and in South Bay overall, and thus CCB is a gem by default. The tasting room itself leaves much to be desired - it's kind of dark inside, not much natural light can get in. I would SO love an outdoor patio or even just MORE WINDOWS. The beer is definitely the main reason to come here. They always have a good rotation of pale ales, unique stouts, hazy IPAs, and the like. Service is always fast, yet relaxed. AND they have free Wi-Fi if you're the type that's able to get work done with a few beers in you! Overall, not my favorite place for beers EVER but good enough for the location! read more

Really terrible place! Very unsanitary and the bathroom is disgusting. THEIR BUSINESS LICENSE IS EXPIRED!!! The vibes here are horrible. Every beer I asked for the keg was out. Only a matter of time this place goes under. I've told everyone I know to avoid this place- I urge you all to do the same! read more

California Craft Beer is the smallest taproom i've ever encountered. seating at counter just a few chairs. 10ish tables scattered thruout the open space. offerings: 16 draft microbrews on tap plus bottles in referigated section at side of room. flights available. brews priced 5oz/16 oz. pours. brews: sampled Hawaiian porter with coconut/coffee notes-tasted bland -"black dog", 101 Cider House(7.75, 6.9%alc) "herbal citrus punch" with activated charcoal, sour beer interesting brew, greenish hue, sourness went well with popcorn chicken i brought in. on draught: -multicoloured chalk writing slightly difficult to read. noticed pics on website white chalk more legible -barrista uber helpful in suggestions, knowledgable about pours -unfortunately, my preference is stouts, porters not in season now, sours are. -actually looking for an eatery, none found in this area now, saw Cali Craft, so pulled over. not disappointed. just poor timing. quick, helpful service.... read more

Amazing craft beer and lots of variety. they have a taco stall outside so makes for a fun get together I'd highly recommend the place.

If you're in the Fremont area and looking for a unique place to get some quality beers, then you must make a visit to California Craft Beer! Their selection of beer is excellent and their prices are reasonable. The interior is kind of small and may be busy at times. Parking is easier to find in the back, or you can park on Ellsworth St., which is the street behind California Craft Beer. FYI, if you come here after work in the middle of the work week, Mission Blvd. will be extremely crowded, as a lot of commuters will use this road as a shortcut while driving Northbound from I-680. If you want to go to California Craft Beer after work between Monday to Friday, I would suggest that you avoid Mission Blvd. read more

You order at the counter from a black board of changing beers. The bartender is always pleasant. The place is generally clean. There are always a couple craft beers that are on the lighter side for me! They let you bring food in. I usually get a flight so I can easily share it if I don't want to drink all of them. They change things around from time to time. read more

For what is supposed to be a craft beer bar, there certainly weren't many craft beers available. The wall-mounted menu showed space for 10 or more taps, but there were only about four choices. They've also decided that the best way to light a bar is to have flood lights at full intensity lighting up the whole space obnoxiously bright! I came here for a date, but we ended up going for a walk instead. read more

They don't have a web page with a calendar which shows which food trucks might be there. So I checked out their Facebook page and couldn't get them to reply for days. Finally they did, but couldn't tell me what kind of food truck they would have on the date I wanted to visit. So I asked my friends to join me there, and they weren't even open when they said they would be. There was no announcement on Facebook nor any note on the door saying that they might be open late or had an emergency. I called them but it went to voicemail and the mailbox was full. I wish I could tell you more about the selection and ambiance, but I won't be revisiting. read more

This place is so great! We went her for my bf's bday and everything was great! We were able to get a table for our group very easily and there was plenty of parking too. The bartenders were super nice and friendly. They got us our beers very quickly and explained the different flavor profiles of each of the beers that we were interested in. It is hard to choose because they have so many beers. They even have beers to purchase to take home which is awesome also! The only thing I didn't like about the place was that it was so bright in there. I mean, its not a horrible thing, but still pretty bright. I still love the place so I will definitely be back! Who knew there were so many great beer places in the East Bay?! read more

I was pleasantly surprised to find such a place existed. A place to chill and grab a beer in the Mission area of Fremont - woot! Part convenience store, part bar - note that CCB only carries beer. The shop is small, but comfortable - wooden floor boards, leather chairs, and a few TVs greet you when you enter. There are about 16 beers on tap, and you can also order beer flights which runs $6 for four samples. It's served on a neat wooden paddle and the bartender will mark each beer for you. Snacking pretzels are served on the house. Wi-fi available if you like to work/study while sipping on a cold, delicious beer. I'm hoping Mission Blvd. near Ohlone continues to develop - it's looking a bit more like a quaint, walkable downtown area. Shops like CCB are a fantastic addition. read more

California Craft Beer - Beer flight $6...with free pretzels. - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

I don't really drink beer so I suppose this was a good place to start. The staff was patient and took time explaining the different types they serve. She even checked up on me an hour later to see how I liked her recommendations. She offered me another beer without asking when I told her I wasn't too fond of a certain one. It was sort of a game for her when I told her I liked certain ones and others were too strong haha. I don't think there are complementary snacks since I saw other people bring food in. I came on a Tuesday night so it wasn't really crowded. But I would expect a huge crowd on Friday nights and weekends. read more

California Craft Beer - Cactus cider, kolsch, pilsner, phair shortys - Beer Bar Near Me - Fremont, California

I had my engagement party here!! Was expecting 80 guests and was worried we wouldn't have enough space, well about 60 showed up and we were perfectly fine. :) Anna was supper helpful and the owner was too, she even got us a bottle of wine as a gift. No guests had empty drinks, my fiance and I really enjoyed the selection they had that day, and everyone really liked the drinks too. LOL some of my guests bought packs of beer to go, which was a super fun plus! I also have been here as a customer and its a chill spot to kick it. There is always plenty of parking and all the bartenders are super nice. Definitely recommend this venue if you plan to have a small gathering. read more