I've loved going to Headlands in Lafayette since moving to East Bay a few years ago. Not only do they have a nice outdoor space with a good selection of beers, but they are also really baby/kid friendly and dog friendly. Fast forward, they opened their Walnut Creek location - which is even closer to us! We were so excited. They lived up to our expectations and more. We love their food selection and ease of ordering via individual tabs (despite being with a large group). On top of that, Adam, the manager has been nothing but kind, helpful, and responsive whenever we needed to organize a large group reservation. They check all the boxes when it comes to food, service, ambiance, and family friendliness. Thank goodness they are just around the corner so we can frequent often! read more

Newest kid on the block! A little hidden gem I would like to say due to its location. It's right by pleasant hill bart station but behind the Embassy Suites Hotel. You can order inside or from the patio by QR code. I'm glad they had heater lamps all over, note there is no seating inside and service takes place outside in their beer garden. Lots of choices of beers which I do not drink but they had wine and limited cocktails listed. Food? Yes they have some bites, I order a smash burger and fries. I figure this would be cool to bring my dog over the summer to just chill and enjoy the weather. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Nice place to grab a beer and possibly food. I arrived a little late to the party (Grand Opening) , but was able to slide in for a sip of Siuds. Hefeweizen was nice and light. It was supposed to close at 8pm, but I slid in after 9 and was able to grab a beer. Nice patio and fireplace vibe going on here. Definitely will try Some of the food menu next time. I was told to get a Smash Burger or a Dble. Smash. Can't wait to try more of their beer selection and maybe arrive a little earlier next time. read more

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Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Great selection of beers for all taste buds. Good food options from light snacks to full meals. This was my first time trying the Mexican options both were delicious and had great flavor. Loved the fresh made chips and tostada shells and the chicken Tinga had great flavor. read more

This is a really cool new spot. Perfect for hanging out with friends or family, and it is also pup and kid friendly!! It is all out door seating, but they do have a covered patio and some TVs to watch games, etc. They offer a variety of different beers and also some cocktails and non alcoholic options! They also offer tons of different types of food, and there's something for anyone. This is a first come first serve seating situation, we came on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We hung out and waited for some people to leave for about 30 minutes before we got a table. The parking situation is also a little tricky. There isn't any street parking, but there is a paid parking structure right behind the building that charges $2.50 an hour. read more

Headlands Brewing - All that smoke - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Very nice outdoor seating areas. The "adult only" seats are awesome. Was surprised by the number of under 5 yr olds who were there. After being open 3 weeks, they are still working out the timing quirks. Not sure if QR code ordering + counter service + wait staff with ipads for ordering is effective since it was 30 mins to get a beer. Overall was a positive experience and we'll be back. Wish Headlands would expand their beer offering faster read more

Headlands Brewing - Vie Doree was very tasty! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Came in for the first time. Environment is super cool, In which aided towards a better review. Otherwise we ordered 2 steak sandwiches, Fries and some drinks. Drinks were good. Both sandwiches were INSANELY salty. Even for me who tends to put extra salt on food. Fries were extra salty as well. Neither of us ended up finishing the sandwiches just due to how salty they were. The meat was super thick cut, had an interesting seasoning on it in which we were not a fans of. Otherwise for drinks and atmosphere, it's a cool place to go. read more

Headlands Brewing - Steak sandwhich - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Positives Great food Great beer Negatives I have chronic back pain, asked servers to move a chair with solid backing over to a table for me, I explained my Health situation clearly, person was like why can't you or wife move it. I have not had that experience anywhere else before. Super rude and stressful as outings can be hard for me. Seems like any asks for the servers seem like it bugs them. I'm not a complainer and I understand my health issues are my responsibility but I've have never experienced rudeness or lack of empathy like this experience. read more

Nice space: modern and welcoming. Fries were really great. Beer selection was solid and reasonably priced. Host at the front was friendly. She rushed to clear a table. Walked us through the ordering system and offered her food suggestions per my request. Guest experience/service: a message for the manager/owner. You can do better. Parking with a QR code sets the evening off on a 'we'd rather you do the work for us' vibe. QR code ordering: acceptable because I could order anytime, but also says, 'you do the work for us'. First round of beer: dropped off our beers, no greeting, placed the beer at the edge of the table and literally tossed a dirty coaster on the table (like 8 inches away from my beer). He did this for both of us. Again, it felt like they'd rather us do the work. Second round of beer, dropped off the beer. Just a 'what did you order?' And then interrupted us and asked me to lift up my beer he just dropped off so he could removed the order ticket that was stuck to it. Third round, was a whatever. Just a drop off. Then around 30 minutes before closing, it felt like the servers were super motivated to clear off the napkins and empties. 'You guys eating any more? I need to take these napkins'. Could've been a great evening of beers, snacks and vibe but consistent, minimal and (borderline) disrespectful service put a damper on it. Not looking to be hosted with white glove service at a beer garden, but the vibe I got was more apathetic and staff-first. read more

I went to Headlands brewing in Walnut Creek and it was a nice chill vibe. So we first ordered hazy IPA and it was great, the way you order is using a scanner. The burgers we ordered were amazing and very juicy. The service was ok, it seemed like the servers was somewhat slow and the didn't really check in on us while there. Other than that, I had a good time and I will definitely be back. read more

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Really enjoyed our time at Headlands Brewing! I'm so sad- I used to live next to here 2 years ago... I would've been a regular if they were open sooner! New brewery spot right by pleasant hill bart. They validate parking in the garage next door for 90 mins. They check ID at the door so make sure you have your ID to drink! Family friendly- kid play area. TVs everywhere, including outside which will make a great spot to have drinks/food and watch sports! The staff were lovely and always checking in! Definitely will be back many times! read more

Headlands Brewing - Smash burgers and side of fries - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The atmosphere here is amazing. Gaylon helped me navigate the apps and got me the best beer ever. The service was great and OMG! The food is chefs kiss. Thanks for allowing this Okie to enjoy a great evening with friends and great food. Definitely will be back! read more

Headlands Brewing - Great friends, great beer and great service. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Only highly of this place is the beer... Mike is awesome beers are possibly the best in town

Not a bad spot, hidden right next to the Pleasant Hill BART next to all the office buildings. Cool outdoor area for hot summer nights and spring. I like their QR code system and the food comes out with a quickness. I had some beer and their classic smash burger with bacon and I have to say this, and I know I'll catch flack for it. But I think the smash burger might be better without the bacon! Great burger regardless. Very cool spot. Only drawback is there are no indoor seats, which seems odd to me being that it gets cold during the winter time. I bet it gets packed at lunch though, my guess is that's why the lack of seating because most of their business is take out. read more

Headlands Brewing - Smashburger with Bacon, can't go wrong, next time I'd try the double smash. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My new favorite local place! I live nearby and was watching this place be built so I'm so glad it's finally open! I love that it's all outdoors, lots of seating options and tvs. Big cocktail menu on the online ordering, I recommend finding a table and ordering from the QR code instead of ordering from the counter. And the burgers! Wow so delicious. Definitely recommend a double and a side of fries! I'll be back, often! read more

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We love this place! The beer is great, the cocktails are fun, and the food is wonderful. I usually go for one of their hazy IPAs (peace love and parks is my fav!) and my fiancé goes for the Hawk Hill Hef. All of their beers are a winner, and I like this location since they also have the full bar with rotating seasonal cocktails. In terms of food, I'm all for the pretzel with beer cheese or the smash burger. In terms of vibes, this is the perfect post work or weekend hangout. They are dog friendly and have an adults only patio for those of us without kids yet. The service is always with a smile (shout out to Jay, our favorite bartender!) and we always feel at home. See you all soon :) read more

Headlands Brewing - Enjoying a hawk hill hef, a shandy, and two summer wolf IPAs. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We hosted a wedding rehearsal lunch here and were treated like royalty! Will and the entire team went out of their way to provide the perfect relaxed venue that we were looking for, even welcoming the bride and groom with a festive sign. They helped us plan the event, kept in regular touch with us, cordoned off a section for our group, and even reassured us that they'd make it work if the unexpected rain forecast came to pass (it didn't, but they had heaters at the ready for the gloomy first hour). The service was great, food was plentiful, and they welcomed and served the desserts we brought with us. It couldn't have been easier for us, and took all the stress out of this lovely afternoon. A wonderful experience that we'll always remember. read more

The food was like regular bar food nothing extravagant but the vibe and atmosphere is probably the most inviting thing about this place! It was pretty packed around 7pm and we didn't get the best seats but definitely will return or bring friends & family if they come visit me in WC! Definitely a cool place read more

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I was visiting the area from Sacramento and decided to have a bite to eat before heading back. Parking was easy with a parking lot and plenty of street parking. The brewery was very busy on a Saturday, but I was still able to find a seat. I went for the Cheeseburger and Ted had a dog burger. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to have a beer this time because I was driving so I went for the soda. But I have had their beer here before and as a picky beer drinker I would say it's great. Both burgers were delicious. I've had the sausage before and I would definitely say I liked the burger better. Service was exceptionally friendly and made the visit even better. The atmosphere is very lively on a Saturday with many children and adult adults. I can't wait to come back to this area again and have another cheeseburger and hopefully a beer next Time .The only negative was the soda seemed flat and I would not recommend. read more

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Out of several food options, kinda disappointing. Beer was good. Bring a jacket- outside seating only. It gets cold even with heaters read more

Beautiful outdoor beer garden that's not only kid friendly but dog friendly as well. This spacious corner lot beer garden has plenty of outdoor seating and has a designated adults only cabana area. Their food menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches and even a few kid menu items. My kids aren't usually fans of going to beer gardens but the food options here were enough to keep them quiet for a good hour LOL. We loved the ambiance and vibes. They had basketball games playing on both tv screens and had some background music playing in the back. I can see this place being a prime spot in the summer. Service was quick and staff were really friendly. Highly recommend coming for a couple of beers or even some cocktails! This will be our go-to brewery when in Walnut Creek! read more

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The staff are very friendly, and the area has a relaxed vibe to it. Each table has a QR code for ordering and each person at the table can order individually or as a group, which is super convenient for splitting the tab! My friend got the portobello mushroom sandwich with bacon (for the second day in a row) and absolutely loves it. Our server also mentioned that it was one of her favorites I had the smashburger and was very happy with it. It had a great flavor and their special sauce was a nice complement to the burger read more

Headlands Brewing - Double Smash Burger with regular fries - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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This is a great stop if you're in the area. Honestly, we came back because Galen's service is just fantastic, we feel personally attended to/cared for and appreciate how he takes time to explain the beers! In a busy place like this you don't always get that. Love the sweet beers here and the sandwiches are solid. read more

We went for a Sunday lunch. All seating is outdoor but we got there early and grabbed a table under the cover. Good thing we got there early because it got really busy not long after. It was a bit chilly but the heaters did a great job of warming us up. The tables are large and can probably accommodate 10 people. There were 6 of us so there was plenty of room. You scan QR code to view the menu and you can also order on your phone. We chose to order from our waitress who was super nice and helpful with the menu. I had a lager which was light and easy to drink. My wife had the hefeweizen which was also good although the sweet notes were a bit strong for my taste. The smash burgers and fries were perfect. It's very good bar food and perfect with their beer. I can't wait to come back when the weather warms up! read more

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The food was amazing and Adam is such a great manager. He's always checking in to make sure we are having a great time. The energy and the vibes are amazing here! read more

Excellent SMASH BURGERS. A must try if you are a burger fanatic....the place is extremely family friendly as well. read more

Headlands Brewing - Double Smash Burger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Best smash burgers, love the ambience along with a nice variety of drinks. We had a bit of a wait to get in. We had a large group. But we had the best hostess Evelyn, who took very good care of us. read more

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Better than I expected to hang out here with the kids! We passed by before and I thought it looked small and I'd feel trapped with the fence, but this was not the case at all upon visiting! Love the ease of ordering with the QR code at the tables. Seat yourself was easy as well. They have plenty of heaters too if needed. The artificial turf grass was nice too. We felt comfortable and enjoyed hanging out here. It gets shady in the late afternoon and the building/parking garage blocked some wind so the weather was perfect on a low 70degree day. Street parking available. Parking garage next to/behind the brewery which the brewery validates 1 hour. Not sure the garage price since we parked on the street and was free on a Sunday. Food -pretzel was delicious and soft! This was a hit with the kids too and we would definitely order again. (Forgot to take a pic) -kids chicken tenders ehh would pass.. wasn't a fan of the breading and black pepper on it as well as the meat. Will have the kids try the burger or grilled cheese kids meal next time. -side of pickles was plenty which the kids loved! -plain fries perfect for kids and those that don't want the special Headlands seasoning. You can even choose to have your fries cooked extra crispy. -deluxe cheeseburger, deluxe just means you get tomato and lettuce. Recommend getting a double patty to balance the ratio of bread and all! Not sure how to order the double patty though bc we didn't see the option in the QR ordering process.. but saw other patrons eating a double patty and pictures online show it. Next time we will ask.. As for drinks, we appreciated that they offered taster sizes so that we could buy and easily taste a bunch of their beer! They also have plenty of cocktails too. Will definitely be back again with more friends and family and recommend this spot! We have been to the Lafayette location as well, but I think I prefer this cozy location more :) . PS. No indoor seating. Nice touch with the stepper in the bathroom sink for kids to use. They also have a stall with a diaper changing station . read more

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The food and drinks are incredible there!! We went for a sunday event & the vibe and service was amazing!! Such a nice place!

It was raining but the cozy area under their overhang was perfect, lots of heaters and an amazing TV ditch. Great family spot and will be an absolute blast in the summer. Beers and staff are amazing and great to have a cocktail bar in the area for a date drink. Smash burgers were perfection! They had a spicy mayo sauce on it that was such a great twist from the norm. Parking is mostly pay only or a little bit of a walk and hunt for free but we stayed for two hours and it was very reasonable in the garage right behind them. read more

Headlands Brewing - Quarter of a smashburger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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This was me and my boyfriend's 2nd time coming here. The first time, we were just here for drinks and we fell in love with the layout! The second time around, we were able to try their food. We tried the smash burgers and WOW! Let's just say we liked their burgers so much that we ordered two more to go lol. They also had great service, the servers were very friendly and helpful! read more

Headlands Brewing - Original smash burger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Good beer, decent food and easy to come here with a group because you can each order your own food and drinks via the QR code on your smartphone, and pay for just your own, or just what you decide to order. A nice dog-friendly outdoor patio as well as good service here. This is where the positives end though. The parking sucks. Even though I got a validation for a discount to park in the garage next door, I still had to pay $10 for parking. I could have parked on the street, but it's only 2 hour parking so I would have had to move my car before that time or risk a parking ticket. On weekends, you can park in the nearby BART parking garage or lot, which is about a block away. In retrospect, I probably should have done that. I will do that next time. read more

This place was actually so cool. The location was perfect, and the drinks were fire. The vibe was super chill, and the view was honestly insane. Loved the way the tables were set up, and they even had a few TVs which was a nice touch. Bathrooms were clean and easy to find (which is rare lol). Next time I'm definitely checking out the inside too! And the service was amazing! read more

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It was super cold but they turned on a heater when we asked. They were out of propane for the table next to us, this was surprising because it's an outdoor operation. So we shared and let the family have our spot when we left. The low review more than anything was the nasty ass over priced pretzel. It was really bad. The word to describe it best was pathetic. The experience and pretzel was worse than frozen food and staying home. There is so many better brewing places in the bay. I don't see myself going back. Their location is awsome and their beer was solid. Overall we were extremely disappointed. Waste of time and money. They weren't all that friendly maybe we just caught them at a bad time. read more

So happy to have this gem in Walnut Creek. Truly a beautiful location with great beer, liquor, TVs, and live music. Given it's a hotspot - on a sunny day, get great for a crowd. read more

We were there on Day 2 of their soft opening and it was hopping. Had the Smashburger and fries, both excellent. Mike was our awesome server. It's a nice respite amongst the buildings. Will definitely go back. read more

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Checked out Headlands Brewing's new WC location (2999 Oak Road, just off Treat). Enjoyed the casual, family friendly (babies and dogs!!!), post-work happy hour, environment. Each of us had a smash burger and fries. Simple and yummy! I enjoyed my drink - their version of an Aperol Spiritz. Overall, they have a good, but limited food menu (salads, burgers and a few apptz) and an ample drink menu - wine, cocktails, seltzers, ciders, and beer! Editing to add... You can order at the counter, or they have a QR code to order at the table (all food delivered to you). We ordered our food at the table, but I couldn't find the drink I wanted, so I walked up to the counter to ask a few questions and they were easily able to add my drink to the existing table tab! read more

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This is an amazing addition to the Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill area. Julie the GM is a rock star and her staff is always attentive and very friendly. The food is amazing and the cocktail and beer offerings are solid! They have outdoor TVs to watch the games with heaters to keep you cozy. Very nice atmosphere with live bands on specific days. My only disappointment is not with the place, it's with the entitled parents who let their kids run around like it's a playground and don't listen to the staff and are very inconsiderate to others trying to have a good time. Please leave your kids at home if you are going to let them run around unattended and let them run into staff. YOU folks are the problem not only here but elsewhere. The saving grace is there is an adult area which is very much desired by the adults who want to enjoy the time spent here. Keep rocking it Julie and the crew! read more

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I loved the vibe of this brewery! Great outdoor space, gorgeous redwood trees, parking garage with validated parking. Pros: -It was packed while we were there. Ordering from the QR code eliminated any need to track down waitstaff. -Our food came out stupid fast. Literally within five minutes of ordering! -We snagged one of the last free seats at a firepit and it was fun to chat with the folks next to us. -Good food. Cons: -No shade at the firepits we were sitting at. It was also hot as hell, so water misters would have been a lovely touch. But some shade at the very minimum please. -They have different folks for delivering food and beer. Typically fine, but with how fast our food came out and how backed up the beer person was, the drinks didn't come out until *after* we had finished eating. -So. Many. Unattended. Children. Granted, I don't have kids and will never understand why parents want to make breweries the new child-friendly hang out spot, but there were screaming kids running around constantly and every time I got up to refill water/use the restroom/etc I'd have to step over and/or dodge kids whose parents aren't paying attention to them. read more

Great beer. Delicious food. Awesome outdoor patio with a big TV and pole mounted speakers. Easy underground validated parking. Family friendly environment with "secluded" kids area. read more