A hidden *Gem* At first glance, what seems to be just another brewery inside of a random strip mall at the back of an industrial quarter fosters quality unparalleled to any other brewery in Orange County from the brew to the vibes. Our bartender and bro for the night, Ted not only was informative but friendly and downright hilarious. This guy is really really cool. This spot is not a place to miss and I will definitely be back and back again. Also the Monday deal is pretty crazy read more

GameCraft Brewing provides a fun place for game enthusiasts to gather. There was a variety of drink options to choose from - beers, wines, soda, water. There was also bottled drinks like tea in a glass container behind the bar area. The food was decent pub food. There was plenty of parking. I liked that they had board games and pinball machines available. I had an enjoyable time here. The downsides were that the place was a bit small and hot during the summer with only fans running. Drinks: I like drinks on the sweeter side. The bartender was nice and let me try different flavors to pick what I like. * Seltzer - Baja Blast 5/5 - Good sweet drink that didn't feel like I'm drinking alcohol. * Ube Painkilla 3.5/5 - Pretty drink, light purple. A bit sweet, but had a cough syrup aftertaste. * Cider drink 4/5 - Kinda like an apple cider drink, but more beer-y. * Soju Cocktail - Didn't get this. I thought it'd be sweet from the online menu. Apparently it has a ginger and serrano chili pepper taste, so not what I wanted. FOOD: * BBQ Wings 4/5 - Juicy and flavorful wings. * Lemon Pepper Wings 3/5 - Not bad, but kinda dry and really sour. * Cesar Salad 4/5 - Who orders salad for a game night? Jk. It was actually pretty good. Plenty of dressings and shaved cheese on top. * Pretzel Bites 3.5/5 - Dense pretzel bread bites with sea salt on top. * Flatbread 3.5/5 - Flatbread okay. Ours came with shredded pork on top that was kinda dry and had no flavor. * Fried Wonton 2/5 - Crispy wontons filled with cream cheese. The cream cheese was a bit much to eat. * Egg Rolls 2/5 - Crispy vegetable egg rolls. Had a bitter aftertaste. read more

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GameCraft Brewing was a random discovery while in the area shopping for furniture. We needed a place to rest and ended up having a great time relaxing here. Service was very friendly, the ambiance was nice, and the beer was delicious. I would not hesitate to come back again next time I'm in the neighborhood. Go ahead and give this place a try! You will not be disappointed. read more

GameCraft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Came here for a pit stop before some fun for our son nearby. Octoberfest at some point tonight here. Most tables reserved too early in advance and taking up too much empty space. ONE bartender for this ridiculous line. Had one beer after a 10 min wait in line and luckily my wife ordered a flat bread that was delicious for our son. I wanted a second beer on this Friday night but that was quickly shut down by this joke of a line. Second visit to this type of franchise but would not make it a third after this horribly planned event. read more

GameCraft Brewing - Kill me now - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This was a place I really wanted to give five stars. I'll still keep it close, but just a couple things may keep me from getting there. First, the ambiance is awesome for the most part. From the decorations throughout, to their clearly themed beer names, to the wooden triforce beer flight case, it was a really cool ambiance. The experience ordering the food and drinks (wait in line and order both at the bar) was good. Person who took our order was very patient with our questions and special requests. The food itself was also pretty good. Got a flatbread pizza that was really tasty. Wife got a salad with pulled pork and soft tacos. I don't remember the meats but they came with a huge portion. Beers were pretty good as well. The only issues we had were that the inside was REALLY loud. We were fortunately able to find outside seating and the weather was cooperative. Other issue was that the lady who brought out the food was kind of cranky. She had a flatbread pizza and I didn't know if it was for us (I thought she had called for my order number). I asked and she told me it wasn't but acted like I was an a-hole for asking. The pizza did come out quickly. The only problem was my wife had to wait an extra 10 or 15 minutes for her food, and basically had to watch me eat before it got cold. Would still recommend giving the place a try if you're in the area - especially if you're a gamer. read more

GameCraft Brewing - 4 beer flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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This is such a great place. They have lots of seating options, indoors, shared seating and a side room. Great drink options, lots of taps, great beers and seltzers. They have tvs and show sports games, they also have tons of games for you to play. Great decor and really nice service! Sometimes they have live music! Plus the food was great! read more

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Upon walking in, the space is great. There were several parties going on, tables reserved for later parties, but still plenty of tables to sit at. They have a good selection of beers for everyone and also a kitchen that serves up food. The food is what's bringing the rating down. The fries were ok. Not my type of consistency in fries. It was salted and peppered fine as my kids gobbled them up when they are typically appalled by peppered fries. The chicken quesadilla was very eh also. Great portion. But it's shredded chicken and it was very watery. Salsa was good. My favorite beers were the Los santos and the Ube Painkilla. read more

We went to gamecraft about an hour after it opened. It was a little crowded and they were already out burger patties. Unfortunately, we didn't find this out until after we ordered them. Not sure how this happened so fast after opening. The staff was kind enough to come over to our table and let us know and provide us some different entree options. The real big kicker here is that it's $6 for a diet Coke. To me, that is simply unacceptable. Nearly the same price as a draft beer? That's ridiculous. I will not be coming back here and I don't recommend you do either. There's lots of great breweries in the area that you can visit. read more

GameCraft Brewing - Super expensive diet soda! Bring your family and pay top dollar. - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I've been meaning to come here for awhile and finally got the chance. We came on a day where they had game night and it was pretty fun. There were a bunch of people participating in the trivia questions. There was a range of age group from younger to older. We ordered the food at the front and they gave us a number to take with us so that the server could locate us. The nachos could have used more cheese and the serrano peppers were spicy! Almost too spicy. The fried wontons were okay, it wasn't what I was expecting but it was edible. When I go next time, I think I'll try the chicken wings, smashburger, or a flatbread. There seemed to be enough parking in the front of the building and in the back. read more

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My friend recommended we meet up here and I wasn't expecting much! They allowed us to sample quite a few different drinks until we decided what to get. We ordered fries with hyperspice and the soju cocktail. Another table donated their burger to us and we gladly accepted it. I am normally not a fries person, but I couldn't stop eating them. The burger was smash style and so delicious! There were diced raw onions, but that didn't stop me from devouring it. The seasonal soju cocktail is sex on the beach inspired and has some Sunny D, topo chico, and cranberry juice. It didn't even taste like alcohol. The ambiance was nice. There was cute theming from the menu to the bathrooms. The games were plentiful and well used. There seemed to be a lot of friend groups and dates here. The staff were patient and friendly. Immediately after leaving, I knew I would come back. I am interested in one of their game nights! read more

Loved this place! The vibe was great, seeing all the fellow nerds playing cards and having tournaments it was where I felt most at home! I tried the naughty dawg, if you like dark beers you will love this one! Had me feeling real good at the end of the night so be careful! lol Service was like no other having the owners serving you is so Rad! They will ask about what kind of beers you are into and will give you some testers to try out! They are happy to serve you and had a smiles all around! Really great place to bring someone on a date or hangout with friends and play board games while having good food and great beer! read more

GameCraft Brewing - Naughty dawg - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Likes: + Variety of board & arcade games to play with friends. + Good for hosting big parties. + Nice clean restrooms. Okay parking lot. Often crowded. Non-likes: - Extortionate. I was still hungry and malnutritioned after those expensive fast-food snacks. - Slow service. Sometimes 0-1 cashiers taking orders. Need another cashier. - Pretty much just junk food. I had: $16 Karaage Chicken + $17 Wings 1 lb + $6 lemonade + $10 fries + tax = $52.86 read more

We threw my son's first birthday at this venue, and the coordinator, MJ, was excellent in assisting us with the process every step of the way. With around 100+ guests, helping us remain within our budget on alcohol and food, and keeping the food coming and organized on the day of is no easy feat. Kudos to MJ for all of her help. The venue is great for all ages. While the party was to celebrate our son, it was also a victory lap for us parents for surviving his first year of life - we def had to celebrate with drinks and their selection of beers and wines were great for us and our guests. There's games for kids and adults to enjoy, and plenty of space for us to set up a dessert table and Photo Booth. We even were given the option to play our own music but we forgot about our playlist with everything else that we had going on. We tried looking at other breweries in the area and even community centers for throwing our party, but this one beat everyone out with their well priced and all-in-one selection of food and alcohol and games on site for everyone to enjoy. My husband and I will be back for many a date night :) thanks Gamecraft, for giving us a memorable spot to have our party at! read more

The food is good. Just wish they had a larger menu. Beer and drink choices are excellent.

We made a planned pit stop here on our way back up from SD for a beer and quick bite. Happily we came on an afternoon with a show and hosted trivia, unexpected happy surprise! Ted our awesome beer tender was the cherry on top! Knowledgeable, friendly, and nice! The food options are pretty legit too, so make this your planned pit stop for a good time and good vibes! read more

GameCraft Brewing - Gamecraft Blonde! - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Such a fun spot to be at! Great themed beers and food. We entered in the trivia for the first time and turned out to be really fun with a wide variety of people there. They also had some of the college games on the tvs, and board games are available for those who didn't want to be in the trivia. Over great brewery to come and spend some time at. read more

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Very cute and unique bar. The space is huuuge so great for large groups. We went for a trivia night (reservation required) and there were quite a few people there, but everyone had their own assigned table which was nice. They'e starting to do more pop culture related trivia like a Harry Potter and SpongeBob trivia event, so definitely stop by and give them a try. As for the food, I had the pretzel bites, spinach and cheese empanadas, and vegetable egg rolls. I would say the pretzel bites were my favorite and the marina sauce is yummy. The empanadas and egg rolls were okay, but nothing special. read more

GameCraft Brewing - Pretzel bites with marinara - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Always a great time here at Gamecraft! Lots of games/board games available to play, huge space with lots of seating! You can sample beers before purchasing! I've tried many of their beers, typically the Mango is my go to! I highly recommend the spicy tater tots, super good and crispy! I've tried one of their burgers and it's not bad as well! read more

This is a casual brewery, large size with plenty of seats including outdoor searing. They even have games to play. The service is amazing, everyone was helpful and kind. Got an appetizer platter which has egg rolls, wontons and pretzel balls. Wontons we're great. I recommmend doom juice double IPA. read more

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The ambiance depends on the day and time you're there. I was there with my partner, and his colleagues on a Saturday, July 1st to be specific at around 4:30 ish and it was pretty mellow and relaxing. Once it was 6 p.m. it got busy and the ambiance became more lively and busy. The area is spacious and their female restroom was clean and glamorous with its circular bright light. I had the mango nectarine PSI blast (Sour - Berliner Weisse) on 3/5. We also had their fries 2.5/5. They have trivia nights on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and reservations are available but walk-ins are welcomed. Early arrival is recommended. Mad props to the guy at the cash register that took our orders since he handled the long lines calmly and effectively. The rest of the staff was nice and ensured to pick up the glasses etc and asked if we needed anything. They were attentive. I recommend it to all beer enthusiasts, especially if you have not checked it out. read more

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I know that this is a popular brew pub, but it wasn't my cup of tea. Hubby & I went on a Friday night and it was crowded, busy and loud. It's certainly not GameCraft's fault that I'm old and don't enjoy that type of loud environment, but I can see how it'd be fun for the younger crowd, as they have lots of board games, trivia, live music, etc. They're located in the Laguna Hills Commerce Center with plenty of parking available. Basically you order at the cashier and they ring your buzzer when your order is ready. They have two fairly large rooms with tables, and I was thankful for that as the 2nd room was far less crowded and hubby & I could actually hear each other talk. I typically go for dark beers when I'm at a brew pub but unfortunately GameCraft did not have a wide selection of dark beers. In fact, I think there was only one, which is the one I got: "There Is No Cow Level", an Imperial-Style Coffee Milk Stout with 9.0% ABV. The price seemed rather high to me at $9.50 for a tulip glass. The good news is that the beer was very good, so no complaints there. The food was also surprisingly delicious. I don't usually expect much from a brew pub, but I ordered their Angus Super Cheeseburger Smash, which comes with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Bot Sauce & Cheese for $11. I also added Tater Bots for $3. Everything was very tasty and the prices were reasonable. read more

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GameCraft would've gotten 5 stars easy if not for the price for food. The beer and drink selection is great. Plenty of seating and a really nice, casual vibe for gaming. We played a tabletop card game while having some beer and snacks. The service was good. The food itself is better than a lot of other breweries I've gone to where food was an afterthought. The only problem was how pricy the food was. I think next time if I go I'll just eat in advance and plan to get a beer or two there only. We enjoyed meeting up here and will probably return in the future. read more

Stumbled on this place while in the area and happy I did! The place is massive and there is plenty of space inside and outside. They have games you can use and the big are in the back is a natural kids friendly area! They also have benches outside and seating in the main first room which is the more particular area. They also have a wide menu but I only had the tater tots since we just needed a break from running errands! The tots were ok but the beer really good. Is definitely come back with a group, looks like the right spot! read more

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Tucked away in a strip mall, this unassuming spot surprised us with its great beers and fun vibe. But, oh, the food ordering process? More like a game of telephone... that nobody wins. We asked to see the menu (simple enough, right?), and somehow that got lost in translation. Our veggie burger turned into a regular burger, and don't even get me started on the 'special' donut burger... which was essentially a sugar doughnut + cheese + patty = YUM? (Just kidding, it was a bit weird). But hey, if you're looking for a spot to enjoy some great beers and games, Gamecraft Brewing is your place! Just, you know, maybe stick to the drinks and games. And if you do order food, be prepared for a potential adventure. Oh, and pro tip: come early, as this place gets packed! read more

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Love hanging out at GameCraft Brewery. Great beer, good vibes, and MJ is awesome! Always makes the visit feel personal. Definitely a 5-star spot. read more

I want to love it. I love games, comedy, trivia, and drinks, so I want to keep coming back in the hopes I love it. But it was meh. We arrived at 8:30-9 pm on a Saturday night which I would say is a reasonable time to go out for drinks at a brewery. There was trivia going on but people didn't seem as energetic as I imagined. We ordered some drinks. The service was ok. The cashier looked annoyed but he rang us up quick and got us our drinks. We took a seat to play a game. I think they could have used more signage about the games. The shelves with games were messy and it was unclear what their procedure was. We took a game and it was missing pieces. We picked a different game and got to playing. As we were playing, it cleared out very quick and we noticed that they close at 10 pm on Saturday night. I'm sure they have their reasons but it's hard to have this be the go to bar when they close so early. Pricing seemed ok for drinks but high for food. But they have a late night happy hour (after 8 pm) that we took advantage of. We'll try again but I expected it to have a really lively vibe and it didn't. read more

walked in for a show thinking I wasnt getting anything yet ended 4 rounds deep LOL my friends and i had the best time here!!! MJ was the absolute sweetest and Ted and Scott were cool as hell lowkey he a beer wizard. Everyone made me feel so welcome and taken care of as a first timer !! already planning a return back read more

Food was delicious, service was quick, the ambiance is fun and upbeat! Kid friendly environment! We ordered the burger, the tacos and the pretzel bites. All of the food was delicious! One downside is food came as it was ready and not all at once. But the food was really good! We drank their house IPA - hoppy and delicious! read more

GameCraft Brewing - Beef Tacos and IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

A great local brewery! Gamecraft has everything a great brewery needs. Great beer, great food, great vibes, and best of all, great services. MJ is awesome! Everyone who works here is amazing but I feel like we see MJ the most. She really goes out of her way to make sure your stay is pleasant. We have become regulars for the Wednesday Music Trivia night which is a blast. The owner Scott even shows up which shows he's an owner who cares about his customers. Thanks Gamecraft for being amazing! read more

GameCraft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Every time I come to Game Craft it's such a good time. The beer, food, service, and entertainment is top tier, there's many options. Ted was helpful in choosing the right beer and even offered samples! read more

It had been a minute since our last visit to Gamecraft and we were blown away by how much the brewery has grown! Apparently they expanded their operation to include the space next door, so there is an abundance of tables and seating. Business has obviously grown too as we needed a table reservation on a Saturday evening. Given it was Oktoberfest, but I def recommend making a reservation before your visit. Located in a strip mall off Avenida De La Carlota in Laguna Hills, Gamecraft offers an extensive menu of shareables, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, empanadas and so much more including Latin fusion and Asian fusion dishes. Beer quality has also improved as all the beers I sampled in my flight were highly rated on Untappd. The only negatives about our recent visit was the long queue to order and the Philly Cheesesteak Empanada being sold out (the Diablo Spicy Pork Empanada was not the least bit spicy and was a poor substitute). Street Tacos were delightful, but I was still hungry afterwards due to the portion size. With the core values of Integrity, Play and Community, Gamecraft Brewing offers "an exceptional guest experience while surrounded by great tasting beer, delicious food, games, a relaxed atmosphere and fun-loving folks having a good time together." read more

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Geeeez guys can you please bump your ac unit and climatize your restaurant/brewery? Why is it 98 degrees out and you have a shop fan trying to cool down your sweat box? I was going to order food but, was concerned about behind the house operations based on how you don't use your ac. I asked the bartender if it was broken, he said "no" read more

GameCraft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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We had a amazing time here! Beers and seltzers are tasty and staff is incredible! We will be back when we're in the area! I highly recommend

Stumbled upon this place by driving down the 5 freeway. Cool little spot inside. Not sure what kind of food genre this place is as it had American but seemed to also be fused with Japanese flavors as well. Ordered a beer and a mixed drink both were good. Not great but good. Ordered the pretzel bites with a butter garlic, Parmesan and parsley flavor with a side of beer cheese. Well that's where it got me. It took literally 30 minutes for me to receive them which was because I think they forgot about us. Until I mentioned something in passing, which they must have overheard. And the fact that one lady asked me twice about my order. And then to top it off it was the wrong order. They gave me the salted pretzel bites. But instead of remaking them correctly, they gave me those and then tossed them in the butter garlic, parsley and Parmesan mix. Which, when I got them back, there was no flavor to the bites and they looked super sad. Also, in the photo that one pretzel bite was a heap of salt just caked onto it because of the butter it was not ideal because I thought I was going to enjoy the only pretzel bite with Parmesan on it. Lastly, save your $3 for the beer flavored cheese unless you're looking for the world smallest side of cheese that tasted super peppery. Very sad about the experience. read more

GameCraft Brewing - Pretzel Bites with garlic butter, Parmesan and parsley. - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Nerds of All Shades and Ages Unite! The high school nerd in me LOVED this place. I stumbled on to this place with my fiance after a failed attempt at date night at a pumpkin patch. We were happy to come to this place and find our people, gamers of all kinds playing games, eating great food, and cheap but good beers. It was a Friday night when we got there, and there was a band, but I didn't confirm if this was a regular occurrence. We'll certainly be back because I need a rematch on battleship! read more

GameCraft Brewing - These regular fries are definitely my favorite bar fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I have been coming here for years due to my work being close by. The beers are well made, with many different varieties. The staff is extremely friendly and love to talk shop/beer with you, especially MJ. If I am hungry, the food is a solid pub style(some fusion style as well), satisfying and flavorful. I wish I had the budget to go more often. As it is, I enjoy it every time I go. read more

Very friendly place. Good beer. They have IPAs and a collection of German beers. And our server MJ was excellent!

The tater tots were seriously overpriced. I ordered a brat but was served a spicy hot dog instead. The front counter staff apologized, but that was it. After pushing a bit, they finally offered a complimentary drink. The space was also quite echoey--you'll definitely need to use your outside voice. Beer was okay, nothing over the top read more

We walked in for a burger and a beer but ended up staying for a few more. Great beer and terrific atmosphere! Ted took care of us and made magnificent suggestions regarding our food and beer. The Karagge chicken and double smash burger were on point and full of flavor! Can't wait to come back. read more

Wow this place gets packed!! I don't know if it's specifically for Oktoberfest or if they are always packed. The lines are long and can take time to move since they usually only have one person at register. The workers are rushing to get everything done and seemed a bit fussy that we ordered food. The line was crazy though so I get it. The corn dog was good, tater tots were a bit salty for my taste, beers are always great and they have a house soda that I enjoyed. There's a lot of board games, game streams and ample seating. They have corn hole and a large jenga outside. read more