As longtime fans of the original Cellarmaker location from our days living in San Francisco, we were incredibly excited to check out their Oakland spot. We made it a pitstop on our drive up to Napa on a Thursday afternoon around 1:00 PM, and it did not disappoint. We found easy street parking right outside, and walked around the corner to find their large garage doors open, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The Vibe & Exceptional Service Because it was a weekday afternoon, the taproom was fairly quiet, and we easily snagged a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender was absolutely wonderful, super welcoming, friendly, and chatty. What really stood out was watching her connect with every other customer who walked in, making everyone feel right at home. The Drinks As expected from Cellarmaker, the beer list is extensive and incredibly tempting. You almost want to work your way through the entire board! We opted for a few tasters to pair with lunch. While every pour was amazing, the absolute highlight of the trip was their Barleywine, a true standout that you shouldn't miss if it's on tap. The Food We ordered a mix of slices and a salad to share: The Detroit-Style Slices: My husband grabbed a slice of the Cheese and the Bolognese, while I went with the Pesto. The pizza has a fantastic, thick crust, and my slice featured a wonderfully generous helping of flavorful pesto. The Caesar Salad: Word of warning from a self-proclaimed Caesar salad freak: this salad is massive and definitely meant for sharing! We ended up splitting it, and it was phenomenal. The dressing was rich, delicious, and creamy, topped with perfectly crispy, well-seasoned croutons. The Verdict Whether you are a longtime fan or a first-timer, this location is an absolute must-visit. Incredible hospitality, top-tier beers, and fantastic food. We will absolutely be back whenever we're in the area! read more

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We love stopping into Cellarmaker for dinner & beers anytime we're in Oakland for work. This space is large and airy with a comfortable atmosphere. There is ample seating, including a small bar along the open brewery and a patio outside. We absolutely love their pizza. The Detroit style pizza is delicious and the 4 slices are easy to split between 2 people. If you're extra hungry, their Ceasar salad is really good. They always have a large selection of house brewed beers in a variety of styles; a huge reason why we love coming here. We know there will always be core beers we're familiar with along with new ones to try. Bartenders are always incredibly friendly and if it happens to be a slow day or night, conversation with them is pleasant. Definitely a gem! You can't go to Oakland without popping into Cellarmaker. read more

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We stopped into Cellarmaker Brewing Company during a day of brewery hopping in Oakland and liked the overall experience. We ordered the Young Guava Be Kidding Me apple guava seltzer, which was light and refreshing, and we also tried the Fête de Pils, a French pilsner, which we weren't the biggest fans of. There was a good variety on the menu, so it felt like there were options for different preferences. We ordered a supreme pizza to go with our drinks. It ended up being much spicier than expected, which caught me off guard a bit, but the flavor was still good. The crust really stood out, with a great texture that held everything together well. Even though we only had the pizza, everything coming out of the kitchen looked really yummy and worth trying on a future visit. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, making it easy to hang out for a while. read more

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Visiting from out of town and was super excited to go to Cellarmaker as I have had their beers in LA. I was astonished by the lack of welcoming behavior from the two bartenders. The skinny little prick behind the bar seemed annoyed when I asked for advice and shoved a menu at me - the lady with all the tattoos was considerably nicer but still not terrific (although the well might have been poisoned by little dickhead) . This place would not last a minute in LA. I went over two Ghost Town and had the completely opposite experience. I tipped the person considerably even tho I only chatted for 1 minute and got several togo items (but the vibe was excellent best I could tell) I am not visiting this place again and not buying CellarSnob products in LA any further. read more

Came here on our kid free date night and it was such a treat! Our waiter and the bar tender were both very accommodating and friendly, the service was great! Weather was also perfect to pair with our delicious Detroit Style pizza. I love how cheesy, crispy and crunchy the crust was. It was definitely a place I'd bring my friends to chit chat, another kid free date night with my husband or a nice corporate event for employees. read more

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We stopped by Cellarmaker Oakland for lunch after visiting the Oakland Vintage Market. They weren't super busy on a Saturday, but it may have been an awkward time of day. The interior was spacious with the typical industrial vibe of a brewery, and full of plants. I especially loved the hanging plants on the bar. We ordered right from the table (Toast QR Code), which was convenient. We skipped drinks and just ordered food. I chose the Autumn Harvest Salad and Detroit Red Top Slice, and we also got Triple Cooked Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts for the table. Both the Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts were awesome! They were perfectly crispy and everything had great flavor. My Red Top Slice was just alright. I'm definitely partial to thin-crust pizza, and this one was a bit too greasy for me. There was also just so much dough in comparison to the toppings. My Autumn Harvest Salad was very large! I feel like this was also a shareable item, but I ended up taking half of it home for dinner. I liked the salad, although it may have been better with a different cheese - blue is just a bit overpowering. Overall, solid for lunch! read more

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We'd already eaten lunch, so we stopped in planning to sample a beer flight. Turns out they don't do traditional flights, but they do offer 5-oz pours of all 12 of their beers, which honestly worked just as well. The pours come out on a board with a description of each beer, which was a nice touch and made it easy to keep track of what we were trying. We ended up tasting three different beers along with a pineapple tonic...everything was really good and we liked a few of them enough to grab some to take home. As soon as we sat down, I noticed the pretzel chips on another table and had to order them. For five bucks, they're an absolute steal. Fresh, crunchy, and paired perfectly with the honey mustard dip. Definitely worth getting. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and checked in on us just the right amount without hovering. The only reason I'm not giving this place five stars is that it was pretty chilly inside a little heat on a cold day would have made it much more comfortable. Other than that, great beer, good snacks, and a solid experience overall. read more

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Here's were fantastic and although I didn't try the pizza I would say the pickles well quite simple or so darn delicious! Any pickle lover must try these pickles with a beer! read more

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The pizza is delicious. The bartender explained the menu and described different beer options and flavors. I attended a party and the space was roomy and had an open garage type door for an indoor outdoor feel. They were playing women's college basketball on the big screen. Cleanest bar bathroom I have ever seen! read more

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The original Cellarmaker location downtown SF was an absolute favorite brewery- super tiny, loved, and really personal both with other customers and the staff. This new location in Oakland kind of feels the opposite: it's new and modern, but so impersonal as everything is done through your phone. The space is conveniently located around other breweries, so it's easy to add to a beer crawl. They have a solid food menu too, the salad I had was wonderfully fresh. The pizza was great too. I was thankful they still had the old style menus, brought to the table on a thick clipboard. Of course their beer is still lovely. If you're a beer fan and want to experience Cellarmaker's beers, this is a good place to do it. read more

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Great service, food came out fast, clean space, family friendly. Top notch beers, generous list of draft options with different sized pour options. Larger space than CHOP in SF with plenty of tables both indoors and outside. Food was fine, the marinated gigante beans were very salty, but other dishes were good. read more

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My son and I had lunch here last week. The Detroit style pizza was good and the "Coffee and Cigarettes" porter was good too. After we got home my son realized he left his wallet. I called them on the following day they were open and they told us they had found it and it would be there waiting for us. Today we picked it up, the staff refused the tip I offered. I so appreciate their honesty and good service. Thank you! read more

this is my go to when in town for work. The pizzas are great detroit style pies & pretty tasty. The wings weren't bad either! Brew wise, i have a few favorites but have generally found good ones available. The service each time is phenomenal. They have great suggestions of nearby breweries to try too. read more

We had a caesar salad and their seasonal autumn harvest salad that was great. The casear was pretty typical but the autumn harvest salad was awesome. We also grabbed 3 pizzas including the red top, mushroom, and porky fig. Out of the three, the red top was the best. The tomatoes were very fresh and you could taste some acidity from the tomatoes in the pizza. I liked the mushroom pizza next and the porky fig was good but not quite what I was expecting. They are detroit style pizzas so they are on the thicker side but they are great. Overall, a little pricey but good stuff. read more

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4.5 stars! So happy this location opened up nearby! Had the guava cider and it was quite nice and refreshing! The QR code menu and ordering is great and the servers were quick and very helpful. Totally loved the vibe - on a Friday night there was a DJ with a set and it really made the meal enjoyable! As far as food - definitely liked their in house Caesar salad and pepperoni pizza! The CM supreme is actually spicy - so beware! This is why I deducted half a star - they probably should indicate spice levels on their menu. The ricotta and corn pizza was comforting and delicious! Keep the lactaid ready if you're lactose sensitive! I'm keeping them in my pocket for another pizza dinner here soon! read more

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Great warehouse/garage vibe. Some of the best lagers I've ever tasted. The communal hand wash station design is super cool and modern. I also really love the European style (floor to ceiling walled) private bathrooms. Service is very attentive. read more

You can't go wrong with deep dish square pizza and cold beers! Beer selection is awesome from pils to ipa to aged stout. Pricing is decent. Pizza crust was done to perfection with a decent amount of toppings. Been there multiple times, sitting at the bar and at tables. Service is always friendly and fast. read more

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Amazing pizza, great beer, and a great staff working. Not much else you need. Can't wait to come back. read more

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I love beer and Cellarmaker always has great brews, but I have to say the pizza is amazing! I stopped in late and sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender. In the past, I've always ordered the Detroit style but this time I decided I wanted to try the "Bar Pie" and was not disappointed. Detroit style is deep dish, in comparison the Bar Pie is thinner crust but not cracker thin and has a delightful crispy, cheesy crust. I had the basic pepperoni and it came out hot and the pepperoni was plentiful. In addition, I tried the seasonal Strong Holiday Ale, which tastes like Christmas in a class. It's a little darker than an Ale and is over 7% ABV, but drinks nice and smooth. Since Anchor is no longer around with their Christmas Ale, this beer is great for the holidays! read more

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Extremely nice ambiance, the service is great as this is my second time coming here. The food is extremely good and delicious prices are great as well. Brought my girlfriend here for a date and boy was she happy with the place awesome job Cellarmaker oakland read more

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Second time here and it just hits every time. The pizza is super solid, hearty, comforting--exactly what you want after a long day. The beer is always great too, they really know what they're doing. It's such a relaxed spot, the vibe is easy, the staff are cool and never doing too much. Just a really good place to wind down and enjoy some good food and drinks. Definitely a go-to for me now. read more

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I've been waiting to try Cellarmaker for the longest time and what a treat it was to finally have the opportunity to swing by the Oakland location. Hearing pizza recs from a bunch of friends, we tried the bar style pie (cheese and then a cheese and pepperoni), the Detroit Red Top, the House Caesar, and the hot link fritters. Oh, and of course, the house ranch! Honestly, I'm a fan of the bar pie. I've watched so many pizza shows/pizza review shows that I've always wondered what a bar pie would taste like in the East Bay and kinda love the no frills while staying true to a nice crisp, authentic taste, flavor, and wholesome ingredients. Paired with a local pint, ya have yourself an evening! Outside of the pizza, the other items were all solid. The space is gorgeous, open, and actually larger than I expected. The serving plates/glasses/utensils are so beautiful, wondering if they're locally sourced or made. Would love to come back with friends and watch a game to try other fun food and drink menu items too like their own brewed beers, fried green tomatoes, and burrata/hot honey square slices. I will be back! Staff was excellent and ambience truly takes the cake. Street parking available and stroller/kiddo/wallet friendly :) read more

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Lovely local brewery with elevated food. Always bustling but not obnoxiously crowded. We love it here as the beers are great and pizza is perfection read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Delicious pizza and pet friendly - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

This place has some of the best Detroit style pizza I've ever had. Significantly better quality than Square Pie guys, which is the other option in the area. Shout out to their lunch special on Fridays, which lets you get a beer, a side salad, and a slice of pizza for just $18. The beer is obviously incredible and award-winning And the food is a perfect compliment to those high standards. The neighborhood is cool and trendy. You can order from their friendly staff or a QR code at the table. read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Caesar salad and pesto slices - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

This place has been on my list forever, and I'm so glad we finally made it! You can smell how good it is before you even walk in. The menu is super creative - both drinks and food. We tried the Oyster Rockefeller pizza, easily one of the best things I've had in a long time. The Spritzy Arnold Palmer was the perfect refreshing combo to go with it! Also had the guava sour, bourbon barley wine, brussels sprouts, and their house-made hot sauce - all 10/10. Already planning our next visit! read more

Tried this spot after a fun day at the thrift market. Loved the Caesar salad and fries (best combo!) the pizza was yummy. The crust was a little sweet, prob from the hot honey. But the red sauce was too garlicky for my taste. Service was quick with the food. We ordered and paid on our phone with the QR code. Always nice to be able to get up right when you're done eating! read more

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Awesome place with plenty of parking on a Friday night on the street. The place is clean and pretty spacious. The bathroom is clean and modern as well. Good selection of food and drinks. I love that now they offer my favorite sour beers from The Rare Barrel. Pizza Detroit style we got was good but a bit salty. Service was friendly. read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious pizza and snacks, and great beer! Easy ordering with the QR code as well. Next time you want Detroit style pizza I totally recommend you come here! Polenta fries were also an awesome surprise- they are so good! read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

The Friday lunch is the best deal near JLS, maybe the town- $18 gets you a generous, well-composed salad- upscale for a brewery serving pizza- a slice of Detroit pizza & a pint. Pints are $8, so salad + pie for only $10. Beers are good! The house hot sauce plays very well with the slice. read more

We seated ourselves and then proceeded to order by scanning the QR code at the table. My bf ordered some 5oz IPAs and stouts. The pours of stouts were quite expensive. Even so, they were really good. We also ordered a Detroit style pizza- Eggplant Marinara. It's not my favorite kind of pizza, since I don't like thick crust. I thought it was also kind of pricy at $25 (4 slices). The best thing about it was the gooey mozzarella. When we finished eating, our plates and napkins were cleared. We were still enjoying the beer though. At this time, I spilled water on myself. I asked the waitress for a napkin, and she told me I could get paper towels from the bathroom. I didn't understand why she couldn't have given me a napkin. It kind of put a damp(er) on my experience here. read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Detroit Style- Eggplant Marinara - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been a fan of their beers for years now. I've never actually been to one of the brewery locations, but have had their beers when it was on tap at beer bars or when friends within my craft beer group have brought cans/bottles to shares. This location is right by Jack London square (if not located within the square?). The space feels like a hybrid brewery and a clean, nicer pub/ restaurant. In terms of service, you order at the bar/ counter when you walk in or you can order from a QR code (toast tab if I recall) and they bring your food and drinks. A friend of mine said their bar pies were really great, so that's what I wanted to order. They also have Detroit style pizzas that sound and look delicious (maybe next time). I ended up ordering the seasonal bar pie, which at the time, was the fall harvest. The toppings just sounded so amazing. A variety of fresh seasonal vegetables.... the pie is cut up like a grid so you can pick up small pieces and eat easily and these are very shareable. The crust had nice caramelized cheese that provided a nice crunch and concentrated flavor. Just a really big fan. I would love to try the pepperoni, but it's hard to pass up the seasonal pies. Oh and as luck would have it, they had one of their barrel aged stouts (my fave!!!) on tap during the visit. It was the Old Rip Van Winkle Vastness of Space. It had everything I loved about BA stouts. I rated it high on Untappd as well (the high average suggests I'm not alone in loving this beer). Just a really cool spot and if you are a fan of their beer or beer with good food in general, this place is a place that should be frequented. I was here on a Saturday afternoon and parking along the street, especially if you don't mind walking a bit, was really easy to find. read more

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We absolutely love this restaurant/brewery. It has a wonderful variety of wines and beers, and the food has always been good. If you're looking for a place for a date night or even a large gathering, I recommend this place. As a bonus, it is very pet and kid friendly, which has been great during larger gatherings. read more

I was very sad when I heard that rare barrel closed as it was a must stop every time I made a trip up to the bay area. But I was very excited to learn that cellarmaker bought it and continued on the rare barrel legacy. Place has remained mostly the same with barrel ambiance and the beers are still amazing. One of my favorite places, but parking is pretty limited so you'll most likely be parking around the corner but the small walk is worth it. read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

It's been on my list to try this new place in Jack London. We order the birria pizza and polenta fries and 2 beers. The beers did not impress me much since there are so many competitors in the area, but the food, the food was worth a visit. The polenta friends was fried to perfection and eaten with that marinara, it was a match made in heaven. The marinara was flavorful and rich, the sauce itself is worth visiting this place. The pizza? While a little pricey, was great as well. The dough had a crunchy outside and a soft chewy inside, the toppings and dipping sauce was a perfect combination. Tldr: beer was ok, food was great, just a little pricey for pizza read more

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Cellermaker is brewing beers where Blue Bottle roasted coffee beans. The seating is in 3 sections: outside. Inside, at the counter. Brews varies amongst sour beer from Rare Barrel, hazies, porters, Ipa's self brewed. Offerings: wines, beers, kombucha, sodas, detroit style pizza, desserts, shared plates & snakes.... Single associate assisted me when he finished previous pours. Overall friendly, courteous, informative service. Pour: "coffee & cigarettes" 7.7% alc. (8/pt.) -coffee porter, 1 of their older beers. Very hoppy, smooth, definitely worth repeating. -coffee notes strong. Cigarette not sure, never inhaled one, just smoked 'gars. -would have order a flight, not in mood. No listing Eats: sisig lettuce wrap (12) -pork belly grilled nicely, not juicy, slightly chewy. Lettuce doesn't par well with sisig. -jalepeno vinegarette had no noticeable "burn". Felt it later in the evening... 4.5 great service. Food iffy. Brew list unclear. May wait a few months before repeating. read more

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I wanted to like this place given the good ratings. The service was good with friendly servers. You order and pay online. But if you are ordering as a group or family, only the person ordering can see the menu. So, I recommend there should be an ability to see the menu only. As for the food, I found the Caesar salad a little boring in taste and ingredients. I wish I just tried the sisig lettuce. The 16" pizza was expensive at $32. But if it was really good then I wouldn't mind the price. But I found the pizza too crispy and salty. Slices also were oddly shaped. Hubby said the beer was also so-so. read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Caesar salad and orange soda - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great hazy ipas and food! I love their Detroit style pizza-- the crust is lightly crispy and very fluffy. The lettuce wraps are great but a bit pricey for the amount you get. Parking on a weekday night is very easy, and there's no wait for a table. You can order through your phone which is great. Food comes out fast. read more

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I'm usually not one to rate a brewery solely on the taste of their beers, everyone has their own taste, but the beer here was absolutely not my thing. My boyfriend and I each got a flight so we tried seven different beers total, and we only remotely liked one of them. And at ~$25 for a flight of 4 beers, that I either didn't drink or forced myself to down, it was a very unenjoyable time and money down the drain. We also tried a variety of the beers, probably just about every style they made, so it wasn't even that one of the styles just wasn't a strong suit. The spot also really isn't even a brewery, but rather a restaurant that serves beers. Yes, they do brew their own beers on site, but if you aren't eating and just want a beer, you're limited to standing room around a couple barrels outside or one of a handful of seats at the bar. The place was packed with people ordering pizzas, so I'm sure their food is good, just not the brews. Was also bummed that they only had one of the rare barrel sours on tap, other than that you'd have to get them by the bottle. On a positive note, it's dog friendly outside and the bartender was nice! The water also tasted great, best thing I had while there! There's street parking on all the surrounding blocks, most of which was in the 2-4 hour range. read more

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I give this place a 2 out of 5. It's a nice spot, but some things could be better. I went on a Sunday night. You have to order using your phone by scanning a QR code, but since I was going to pay with cash, I couldn't complete the order. That's why I went inside to ask for help. I was sitting outside and tried to get the attention of a tall girl with curly hair I think her name was Imy. I asked her for help, but she didn't really respond and kind of ignored me. I had to walk over to her and ask again. She told me to go back to the counter and said she would help me, but instead she went to clean a table and didn't come back. I felt ignored. Luckily, another worker named Tío helped me. He was super friendly and professional. Honestly, he saved my experience. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, a crab sandwich, and a chicken pot pie. I don't recommend the chicken pot pie the flavor wasn't great and it didn't really taste like a real pot pie. After we finished eating, the same girl walked past our table a few times and didn't clear the plates. I don't know if she treats every customer like that, but I didn't feel welcomed by her. read more

Cellarmaker Oakland - Breweries Near Me - Oakland, California

I was excited to see Jack London Square get another delicious brewery. I've definitely enjoyed their beers from picked them up at bottle shops and collaborations with other breweries. I've always heard good things about their pizza so I was amped to see this location would also have pizza. On opening day is was super busy by the time I got there after work. Luckily my friend Ross had a spot at the bar. We eventually got a table outside and closed the place down. They have an array of different beers, ranging from pilsner to lagers to WC IPAs to hazies to porters all the way to stouts. I love when breweries have a variety so everyone can find their favorite. With the collaborations with other Bay Area breweries, it's endless new recipes for evolving trends and taste buds. The food is great, slightly elevated then typical brewery grub but not too stuffy. Pizzas are awesome and so are the small bites. There's lots of seating inside and out. Definitely a great addition to the breweries in JLS. read more

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