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    Headlands Brewing

    4.4 (199 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Erich L.

    I came here for happy hour and ordered a beer and pretzel. They have a large outdoor seating area that is covered so you don't have to worry about the heat. Great selection of beer I would say the IPA beers are the best. Family friendly environment.

    Outdoor seating
    Sara A.

    We have been wanting to check this place out for a while. Visited on a Sunday it was a bit cold but the fire pits are very nice. I enjoyed the outdoor fire pits makes a huge difference. Walked in and was ordering and the guy working the cashier wasn't too friendly. I ordered the hot cider and he mentioned they were out so I just said I would take a regular cider and in a rude tone said, I said I was out of the hot cider which I didn't order he just maybe wasn't listening but it felt pretty rude. We sat outside and enjoyed our drink and decided to visit the Walnut Creek location since it was right down the street and I'm glad we did. Overall this location is nice and cozy, good selection of drinks and food but because of our experience with the customer service and having more options for food and drinks at the location we will just visit there.

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    Jane C.

    The smash burgers were soooo good! Very juicy and flavorful. The beers were great also! Plenty of seating and cool vibes. Not a lot of parking so we found some street parking nearby.

    Kenneth H.

    Real chill bar. My buddy and i came in asking for bbq, but it was next door. Happy accident. Boss told us we could bring food over, but not beer over to Horn's. Next time we'll have to try Headland's smash burgers!

    If you can read and process this sign while turning off a busy street into a crowded lot, you might avoid a ticket.
    Aaron R.

    Came here after my son's first varsity baseball game thinking it would be the perfect spot to celebrate. Their website talks about a relaxed neighborhood vibe, but that wasn't our experience. Strike one: parking. I circled for a while and ended up in a small lot that looks tied to the business. Within 5 minutes I had a ticket. Not city parking, a private company. We saw at least four cars get ticketed while we were there, and one person told me they were towed. It also seemed like enforcement was constantly walking the lot. Maybe that's not the case, but it definitely felt that way. Not a great way to start. Strike two: atmosphere. Before we even got settled, staff had already said something to our 2-year-old for walking around the outdoor area. We go to plenty of breweries and wineries and have never had an issue. It felt pretty uptight for a place that's supposed to be casual. According to their website, dogs are welcome, but it didn't feel like kids were. We seriously considered leaving right then. Strike three: food and seating. I ordered a smash burger with a Beyond patty. What came out was basically a frozen puck thrown on the grill until it hit temp and then served. No smash, no effort, just the minimum. Chips on the side were minimal. We were also sitting on a bench with no table, which made eating awkward. Maybe there are better setups elsewhere, but that was our experience. "Always room at the table" only works for those fortunate enough to have a table. Only positive: the beer. The beer was good. I had the Second Bloom and enjoyed it. We came to celebrate a big moment and instead dealt with tickets, getting corrected by staff, and a pretty underwhelming meal. Not somewhere I'd go back to by choice.

    A Pilsner and a Belgian
    Stephani M.

    Another 5 star day at Headlands! 2nd Bloom--you gotta try it!!! Came to watch the finish of the game of the week, stayed for the music, the dog atmosphere, excellent food and service, plus that 2nd Bloom beer

    Derek N.

    Love this little gem! It's tradition to stop in before a St. Mary's Womens soccer game and Headlands never disappoints! Great Staff... super cool staff to be honest! The Burgers are "smashing!"... the seating areas are so cool and loads of options! There's even a barber shop that there too! Make it happen and stop by!

    Jen L.

    Super crowded when we came Friday afternoon but we found two seats and grabbed a mini table with our dogs. This place was packed and had so much going on. They were grilling smash burgers outside and different seating indoors and outdoors. We got a couple of beers and had some smash burgers, fries and nachos. The burgers were sooo good! Lots of families, couples and dogs

    Smash burger
    Tabitha H.

    This is a nice spot to grab dinner, especially on a day with good weather. The outdoor seating is comfortable with heaters to keep you warm, and I believe they also have live music at times, which is really nice! Food-wise, I got the smash burger, which was just okay - kind of small for the price and took about 20 minutes to come out. Not sure I'd order it again. On the other hand, I really enjoyed my 13 oz Solar Black Currant Sour, though at $9, it felt a bit pricey. Overall, a good place for drinks and a relaxed vibe, but the food and pricing could be better.

    Cbd sparkling water, smashburger. Frozen lemonade and sausage plate in the back
    Rita W.

    Wow, would definitely come back here and try their brews and more food! I went to Headlands for a small event and we all sat outdoors. There wasn't many shade opportunities tho. They have indoor seating as well. There was a spot outside to order your food and drinks and the process was easy. Water outside too, which was soooo appreciated since it was a hot day. They do burgers, various sausages (including vegan ones), and a bit more. I got their cheeseburger and it was a smashburger and was excellent. Came with a side of chips as well. The husband tried their sausage plate with the hot link and a polish (?) sausage and he enjoyed it. He isn't really social, but I was glad to hear him say he'd try more stuff here, which is a great sign! The kids got their plain burgers and they ate it all up. Good stuff. Re drinks, my husband got the frozen pink lemonade. It was gorgeous. I tried their CBD sparkling water, blackberry flavor. It looked pretty neat- all cloudy milky white, and it tasted pretty good. I may need to look up CBD water from now on! Excellent atmosphere. Some games outside too. Dog friendly outdoors. Service was great as well. Can't wait to try some more stuff!

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    Place and beer were ok but not a fan of their food selections. They wanted to charge me extra for tomatoes on a burger.

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    Beer was okay and it was cool to try local beer. Food on the otherhand was average and overpriced at best.

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    Amazing vibe with friendly staff the smashburger is a hit we'll be back soon.I wish they had a real live music tho

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    Came during their soft opening. This place is fantastic. Not a single complaint. We will be back soon!

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    Great brewery! The beer is really good, there's a good variety and the building is nice with lot of seating. We will definitely be back.

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    Amazing service, beer, and ambiance. Came in on a cold rainy night and was greeted with cold beer and a warm fire.

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    Crazy good smash Burgers friendly staff good outdoor and indoor seating price made sense

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    Ask the Community - Headlands Brewing

    Do you have any gluten free adult beverages - seltzer, hard soda, kombucha, or meade?

    Hi Chris, Our Lafayette venue specifically carries wine and cider on draught, and hard kombucha and… 

    Any chance gluten free burger buns will make it on the menu? (Hint hint)(some ppl aren't deathly allergic, but need gluten free for health reasons)?

    Hey AJ! Thanks for reaching out! For now we don't have any plans to add GF burger buns as our storage is so limited at the taproom we're only able to accommodate what we currently offer, especially considering we need to make sure they're stored… 

    Do they have any games such as cornhole to play with Friends or family for fun?

    Hey Matthew, thanks for reaching out! We don't have any larger garden games such as cornhole as we sadly don't have a lot of room. We do however have playing cards, Uno, and dice if you're interested in table top games. We hope to see you soon,… 

    Do you have food menu?

    Hey Gary, thanks for reaching out! We have food every day, with a couple specials on certain days. We have our famous Smash Burgers Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - Sunday. Wednesdays we also prepare our Golden Steak Sandwiches, and Thursday we have… 

    Does the outdoor area have a kids play structure for little ones to stay busy while the adults relax?

    No, probably not the best for young kids with the fire pits and lots of drinking

    Are there any good near-beers on tap?

    Hi Douglas, thanks for reaching out! We currently offer 12oz cans of Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beers at our taproom. You can choose between their Golden Ale or IPA, both are delicious! Cheers!

    Can I bring food over from the BBQ place next door?

    Hi Maceo. Yes! Guests are welcome to bring food in from Bonehead's BBQ and Locanda Positano. We're lucky to have 2 great restaurants right next door.

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    Batch & Brine - Sierra burger

    Batch & Brine

    4.2(964 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Great service here and good food. Best part for us is that they have a dedicated gluten free fryer…read moreand lots of gluten free food options. For the people for use yelp to find gluten free food, I will say that my wife has Celiac and we have gone there twice now without incident. The servers on both visits were extremely helpful in this regard. I got the Sierra burger which was pretty good, especially the crispy fried onions. I also had 1 short rib taco and that was very tasty, though the avocado salsa needed some salt or more seasoning. I finished it off with a peanut butter and chocolate milk shake to go and that was very good as well.

    We were in Lafayette on a Saturday and decided to have lunch here…read more The atmosphere was nice, we were seated outdoors right away. My FH ordered the impossible burger with fries. He said it was good. No complaints. I ordered a salmon sandwich that had cole slaw and pickles on a brioche bun. It was very messy to eat. I think they should have used a more crusty bread, one that will hold the sandwich together. The sandwich fell apart on me and I had to eat it with a knife and fork. We asked for some hot sauce, but the waitress failed to mention that it wasn't free. Who charges for hot sauce anyway? We don't mind paying $1 for it, but at least warn us. Overall, this place had good vibes, the waitstaff was great and attentive and we didn't wait long for the check.

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    Calicraft Brewing - Feels like a biergarten!

    Calicraft Brewing

    4.2(376 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    Great place to hang out and grab a beer. Mary and the staff are always great…read more Unfortunately there are some entitled parents that let their kids run wild and unsupervised. The staff here is not a baby sitter and should not have to remind parents of their responsibilities as parents. I've seen the staff have to remind parents that their kids can't run wild and play in the streets only to see the parents get upset and complain about being asked to watch their children. This is a brewery not a kids birthday party palace.

    Came here on a weekend expecting a nice, relaxing day at a brewery... apparently I accidentally…read morewalked into an elementary school with a beer garden. Kids were running absolutely EVERYWHERE while the parents sat around drinking like they had hired invisible babysitters. No supervision, no discipline, no "hey, get down from there"--nothing. At one point I was genuinely wondering if the parents even knew where their kids were. There are literally signs telling people to stay out of certain areas, yet kids were running all over the newly planted plants like it was recess. Look, I have nothing against kids, but a brewery is not a playground. If your kids need somewhere to sprint, climb, yell, and run laps, there are plenty of actual playgrounds nearby. Take them to Pixieland or COPA across the street and let them burn off some energy there. And maybe keep an eye on them while you're enjoying your beer... because watching two adults drink while their kids are running around unsupervised is not exactly the "relaxed afternoon" I came here for. The beer was good, I'll give them that. Unfortunately, the atmosphere felt more like Chuck E. Cheese with an IPA menu. Definitely not the peaceful brewery experience I was expecting.

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    Rotator Taproom

    Rotator Taproom

    4.5(164 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I've been coming to Rotator for years, and it's still my favorite local spot in Walnut Creek. The…read moreaddition of wine is such a great bonus! I love meeting friends here, but it's also one of the few places I genuinely enjoy going by myself because I always end up running into someone I know or meeting someone new while sitting at the big bar. The staff always makes me feel safe and welcome, too. They're always hosting fun events, it's a great place to watch sports, and I love that I can bring my dog along. I know some people are disappointed that Rotator is now required to be 21+ with the addition of wine, something many customers had been been asking for over the years. The owners are parents themselves, so I imagine this wasn't a decision they made lightly. Families with younger kids still have several great brewery options nearby. If you're looking for great beer, wine, friendly people, and a welcoming neighborhood hangout, it's hard to beat.

    We went in just now & I am so sad to see that they are no longer family friendly! I was surprised…read morethat they were dead on a Sunday, especially Father's Day but as soon as we walked in we were told we couldn't enter with our kids because they sell wine now! They were always one of our favorite taprooms & they were always great to our kids! I always loved how there was a bunch of families just having a kid time. I guess we'll just have to find a new spot.

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    Fieldwork Brewing - good luck finding this place.  it is on the corner of an enormous mall with zero signage / directory

    Fieldwork Brewing

    4.0(475 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$

    Fieldwork Brewing Company offers a casual dining experience in Center City Bishop Ranch with a…read moreself-service, QR-code ordering system. We started with the Crispy Cauliflower, coated with tempura batter and served with lemon aioli; Roasted Brussels Sprouts, topped with chili flakes & Parmesan and served in a cast iron skillet; and the Hummus, topped with Pepitas and served with thin, crispy parm'd pizza bread. The Chopped Kale Salad came with apple, radish, carrot, cotija, and Pepitas, all tossed in a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette; and the Chickpea Salad also had a base of kale topped with chickpeas, roasted sweet potato/carrot, and charred halloumi, and dressed with herbed pesto. The highlight of the menu was their creative pizzas, which you could order either on a thin, crispy Neapolitan crust, or on a thick, soft, square-shaped Detroit-style base with crispy baked cheese edges. The Fun Guy came with porcini cream, mushroom, onion, goat cheese, and pecorino; and the Hail Mary came with beer braised chicken, caramelized onion, cotija, garlic, and Calabrian chili oil, which gave the pizza a flavorful spicy kick. Overall, my favorite items were the Hummus with aromatic pizza bread; and the tantalizingly spicy Detroit-style Hail Mary, but everything was tasty and came at a good value and with quick service too!

    NOMd: - cauliflower bites…read moreperfectly cooked but no flavor. - shishito peppers. whatever sauce that is needs to go. tasted better with the aioli from the cauliflower bites. cooked perfectly - delivery boy pizza (no olives) i'm not a pepperoni girl so this pizza wasn't my fav but that crust... so crispy service, etc.: food came out really fast within 10 minutes of ordering despite it being super busy and father's day nonetheless. servers were nice.

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    Del Cielo Brewing Company - Inside

    Del Cielo Brewing Company

    4.1(282 reviews)
    8.7 mi
    $$

    What a fun place to go. Big cavernous space filled with mostly young people…read more The menu leans toward South American type foods. We ordered a rice bowl with chicken: tasty and a very big portion. Fried plantains: the highlight of the dinner. Empanadas: a little too doughy but ok. Beer was good, with a wide selection. Diverse crowd was great to be with.

    Super great brewery! So much fun, great food and great prices. They have a wide variety of events,…read moredrinks, and foods, and they will cater their menu to certain holidays and events that take place! It can get really packed and crowded, so if you are trying to have a good time, I would encourage that get their early and maybe bring your own lawn chair if you plan to sit outside. They may run out of seats! It's that popular. The yucca fries were delicious! Well-seasoned and cooked to perfection! The ceviche, I felt it was a little on the smaller side for the portion, in terms of pricing, but it was so tasty! The flavors blended extremely well together and there wasn't too much of one spice or seasoning. Their dole whip slushie is amazing! It literally tastes like there is no alchol, so be careful when you are drinking this! They sneak up on you!! Overall, this is a great brewery! lots of space and natural lighting, the staff is amazing, and their food/drinks and events are some of the best in the east bay!

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