Amazing pizza and awesome service! We met with some family here for lunch and a few beers. Hops and Fog is definitely the local spot to be at, it filled up quickly after we sat down. I ordered a Dark Horse seltzer from Crow and Wolf and three pizzas for the table; the Return of the fun guy (mushroom pizza), the TMNT, a 3 cheese pizza, and the PIzzette karbonara. All of the pizzas were excellent, but my favorite was the PIzzette karbonara. This was such a unique flavor combo a brick over pie with miso carbonara sauce, mozzarella, shaved guanciale (pork), grated pecorino, black sesame crumble topped with runny fried egg. I could not get enough of this pie; the miso sauce paired with pecorino and a runny egg was delicious! They use a blonde or white miso in the sauce and it added a deep umami flavor. My kids inhaled the cheese pizza and everyone loved the mushroom pizza and the black truffle sauce that was drizzled on it. Hops and Fog has a front outdoor patio section and small outdoor back area. It's small inside, but there's a handful of tables, a couch, and booths. Street parking is free, but is only good for two hours. read more

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What a gem of a brewery/pub in delightful Pacific Grove. TIKI DAVE ordered the Hazy IPA first (Tela Haze) and it was bursting with juicy goodness. Next I had the regular 'ol IPA (American Beauty) and that was delicious as well. We visited on a Sunday afternoon during the weekend of my 35th High School Reunion weekend. We were flying out the next day before they opened and the pizzas looked so incredible that we ordered THREE to take home to L.A. right then and there. Hops & Fog's menu is surprisingly extensive, including apps, salads & soups, sandwiches and absolutely amazing pies. We ordered the Nueva Margherita ($17) with marinara, stracciatella, parm and fresh basil...The Legend ($24) with marinara, pepperoni, calabrese, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, garlic cloves and a sweet/hot sherry glaze....and the daily special with white sauce, green beans, squash blossoms... They were all incredible, even the next day, heated up in the oven. I am a pizza snob and I could tell this place puts out amazing pizza. The crust had wonderful flavor, a good chew and the toppings were amazing. I loved all of them but man, that Legend was SICK. TIKI DAVE & TIKI DAVE'S TERRIFIC TRIPS highly highly highly recommends Hops & Fog Brewing Company! They were even gracious enough to display my business cards! If you didn't get one, please follow me on social media (Facebook & Instagram) and feel free to DM me with any questions at all! read more

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8.7 Pizza was excellent and definitely worth trying! We ordered the Nueva Margherita and the Return of the Fun Guy (fungi pizza), and both were fantastic. Starting with the Return of the Fun Guy, this pizza featured black truffle velouté, mozzarella, a medley of mushrooms, hazelnuts, and tarragon pesto. The flavor was rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying. The truffle and mushroom combination worked perfectly together, creating a well-balanced pizza that wasn't overly heavy. The tarragon pesto was a pleasant surprise, especially since I'm usually not a huge pesto fan. My only minor criticism is that I would have liked a few more mushrooms on the pizza, but overall it was outstanding. The star of the meal was the Nueva Margherita. This elevated take on a traditional Margherita pizza came topped with house marinara, stracciatella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. The addition of the creamy stracciatella brought the pizza to another level and made every bite incredibly flavorful. The sauce was bright and fresh, the cheese was rich and plentiful, and the basil tied everything together perfectly. This is an absolute must-order. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. The ambiance leans more toward a lively bar atmosphere with close seating. Overall, both pizzas were delicious. I'd happily order either one again and highly recommend giving them a try. read more

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I've been meaning to visit here for ages, glad I finally did. I'm a huge fan of this place. The vibe is lively and chill. Service is lovely. Solid selections of beverages. I had a pizza with non-dairy cheese. The crust was outstanding, with a great chew, just-right char, some of the better thin-crust pizza I've had. My one constructive suggestion is they could up their non-dairy cheese game. The binders in standard non-dairy cheese have a subpar texture when they melt. Miyoko's makes a fabulous cashew-based mozzarella pizza cheese that eschews binders and is a dense liquid rather than solid, and it's a remarkably good substitute for real mozzarella di bufala. Local chain Pizza My Heart uses it, and I wish more restaurants did, and I'm on a one-man mission to nudge them to at least consider it. But either way, I'll be back, as the Terminator famously said. read more

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What a great local pizza place! Their dough is soooo good, that's where it all starts. But then mix that with amazing toppings, it's a win-win every time! And then there's the beer, not only do they have some great brews of their own, they also feature beers from other local brewers that know what they're doing as well! We ordered the Lemon Artichoke Pesto and the Legend, both were amazing and were full of flavor and amazing topping combinations. The service was fast and the bartenders had great personalities and made you feel at home. I liked the place so much, I bought the t-shirt! The place has a great vibe, with many locals hanging out and meeting there. Don't even think about it, just go, you'll love it. read more

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The food was amazing! The pizza was cooked to perfection and all the toppings were fantastic. The crust was also delicious will be coming back to try more of their pizzas. Nice little vibe inside as well went during a World Cup game and they had the game on all the tvs which was nice! read more

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Stopping by if you're in the area, the pizza is great. The ambience is great. Everything about it is great. Come on by. If you're ever in the area, you'll find me, Biff, Tony, Jolina, and Chito. read more

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- plenty of side and street parking - small interior but we got to to and ate by the beach! (1) the legend pizza - loved this! So so yummy. The dough was perfectly floppy, thin, and had a flavor like sourdough? The tomato sauce underneath had an acidic kick which paired well with the salty meats and creamy cheese topping (2) prosciutto and melon - average dish it was a good refreshing starter, the oil drizzled on top was a little too much for me! read more

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This cute brewing restaurant located in downtown pacific grove is highly recommended. Grab a beer on tap and some fresh food. Yum read more

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Perfect lunch in Pacific Grove. We love this area of Monterey and after a recent trip to the aquarium we came here for lunch and then took the kids to the Great Tidepool area of Alisomar State beach. It's located on that main street where all the main restaurants are in Pacific Grove and we really felt like pizza this day. The big thing I want to point out is there dough, it really reminded me of Italian dough, a very deceptively simple taste but a perfect slight chewiness amplified by cooking at very high heat. I dont like crust or dough that much and normally ripe the crust off pizza but I ate every bite here! Toward the back you can see an area where the beer is brewed on site. Panuozzo: Basically a pizza crust with sandwich ingrediants inside. Calabrese, black forest ham, romaine, pickled peppers, tomato, red wine vinegar. The size was pretty large so I split it with my wife and it was so good I ate the large piece she couldn't finish it. Stevo Supreme Pizza: House marinara, Italian sausage, red onion jam, mushrooms, mozzarella, Parmesan. The red onion jam made this a bit more "special" and gave it a unique taste. Would repeat! They seem to change u their pizza menus often. Gem Salad with Hazelnuts: We didn't even have to force the kids to eat this, it was SO good. In the future we would order 2 of these for family of 4. Bee's Knees Honey Blonde Ale: Very good paired with their pizza! And brewed right on site! Service was excellent, we had help very quickly after sitting down and we saw every staff member help rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate a large group. read more

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This was my favorite meal on this trip to Carmel/Monterey. The food is exceptionally high quality, and so is the local beer and cider. Everything we got was finger-licking good and beautifully presented (see pics). The house-made focaccia bread with garlic butter is addictive! Service is exceptional. It felt like we were visiting friends. Two thumbs way up!! read more

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Very well placed in PG, pizza yum, beer selective but good. Worth and reasonable for PG. Outside patio and fire pit in the back.

Update: I had initially refused; time and ingredients were used after all. But the ownership was nothing if not sensitive to their customer's experience. 5 star service. $24 for 'the Legend'. It was edible. The toppings brought sweet, sour, and very salty but nothing meshed. The mildly sweet dough was great and glutinous. That name though, really elevated my expectations which only added to my disappointment. $7 Monterey Lager was my first and not for me. read more

We ordered takeout. I loved my Rocket sandwich! The flavor was delicious--tasty but not overpowering. The produce was fresh. The grape tomatoes were so sweet! I wasn't very hungry, so it was the perfect amount, but it could do with a little more filling. Mixed results for the BLT--my son loved his, especially the bacon. My daughter thought it seemed more like ham and wasn't a fan. Also, her bread had a hair baked into it. The vegan tomato soup was so tasty--could have sworn there was dairy in it. Unfortunately, they were out of plastic ware (were from out of town but fortunately found a spoon in our glove compartment). I would go again! read more

Went in about 530 and found seating at the bar. Ordered wine and the bruschetta. Both fantastic, I really loved how you can order real small bites for $3.50 instead of having to commit to $16 for an appetizer. That alone I would return for. The pizza ordered a little bit later, was also absolutely delicious and very rich in flavor. Not bad cold leftovers either . Was pretty dang crowded by 6pm but I understand why! read more

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The staff was very friendly. The beer was really good. They had pizza that looked amazing. I'll definitely be back to give it a try. The inside of the brewery is aesthetically pleasing as well. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Stayed nearby and decided to come over for dinner. Very lively on a Wednesday night with a cozy atmosphere. The service was great, you order and pay at the bar before the food is brought to you. The pizzas did take a bit to come out, but when they did, they were amazing! The legend pizza was delicious, with a tasty hot honey flavor. We paired this with the homemade ranch, which was okay -- it kind of reminded us of sour cream. The crust was also a bit flimsy by the time we got to the last piece. The pesto artichoke pizza was our favorite, so refreshing and flavorful! The lemon on it was great without being overpowering. My boyfriend also looooved his beer, the PG Passion Sour! Definitely recommend for anyone in the area!! read more

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My friends and I decided to try this place for lunch after our golf session, and the food was delicious. Nice and cosy inside, and they have a cool patio in the back. Most of us got our own different pizzas and shared some slices. One of my friends got the BLT (nice and big) and some olives. I got the artichoke lemon- pesto ($17)pizza. After tasting it, I didn't want to share anymore, and ate most of it. It had creamy house pesto, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, stracciatella cheese, and lemon zest. Perfect pizza for a hot day, very refreshing and not heavy. Service was very friendly. Definitely a great brewery with some great pizza and food options in. Feels cosy and fun. I'll have to go again when I visit pacific grove. read more

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Excellent beer, food, service, and atmosphere. The beers all had excellent flavor profiles. Favorite was the Blue Suede. The best beer had in ages. Food was great both in taste and presentation. The potato and chorizo was flavorful and hearty. The farmers salad was incredible, extremely tasty with great texture. The Legend pizza was perfectly prepared. Generous toppings and great crust. Atmosphere: We sat in the front corner of bar and even though it was very busy, was not too loud, well designed acoustics. Fun, relaxing space. Service was awesome. The bartenders and wait team are a rare combo of personable and efficient, we felt well taken care off. The owners were at the bar and could not have been nicer. read more

Great vibe. Enjoyed the cider and wine selection. Pizza, meatballs were delicious. Bruschetta with bacon jam was really tasty. Service was also very good. read more

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Great pizza! Great beer! Great vibe! And they often have live music. Great location, too. I will definitely go back. read more

Ordered the fun guy pizza and the legend pizza. Both were delicious. Interesting topping choices but they worked. Decent place for pizza and a loungey vibe where you don't feel rushed once you're done eating. Chill atmosphere, cool spot to hang out at. read more

Truly the highlight of our visit to Monterey from Southern California. We walked in around 6 pm on a Thursday night and the place was packed along with many tables reserved for trivia. We were quickly greeted and pleased they allowed us to grab a table as long as we were done by the time the reservation stated. We ordered the focaccia, the watermelon salad, the diavolo pizza and TMNT three cheese. Each item comes as it's ready. The watermelon salad was fresh, bright and flavorful and the focaccia was perfectly seasoned and featured a delicious garlic butter. My husband and son devoured both pizzas. What I liked best is you can tell everyone working there truly enjoys what they do and want you to have a great time while there. read more

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Best brewery of the whole region! Looking for something extraordinary, Hops and Fog is your go-to spot! Rotating selection of their own craft beers and some collaborating partner-brewers, a real pizza-oven, great music and a fantastic staff! I would personally recommend the 3-cheese pizza with a few pints of Hazy Fog - and oh he's, coming back to this place as often as you can! read more

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Always great gluten free and regular crust pizzas. And beer for those who enjoy craft brews. The soups and salads are great, too. Nice vibe and very community oriented . Stop by!!! read more

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A really nice and chill place with some interesting and solid pizzas. After a couple mins of waiting to be seated, someone at the bar finally made eye contact and pointed us to our reserved table. After taking a look at the menu, we had to go and order at the bar. The four adults each had a beer, which were all good. I wish they had more non-ipa options though. For our group of eight we ordered 4 pizzas, a sandwich-pizza hybrid thing and a ham and cheese slider. Everything was good, we enjoyed it overall. read more

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I drove by this place the night I arrived and made a plan to go back the following night for dinner. The place is awesome!! It has a nice selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. The staff were accommodating, given they were getting ready to close for a private event. The Caesar salad was delicious. The foccacia came with sundried tomatoes and feta cheese, and a plate of olive oil & balsamic vinegar for dipping. I hope to go back and will order a pizza as they looked amazing! read more

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First timer customer, came for the pizza (the Legend). Pros: very good flavor, great crust, order was ready quickly, very friendly staff Cons: away from the edge crust the pizza is so thin, toppings want to slide off unless you wrap. Probably fine if you order a pizza that doesn't have much in the way of toppings. It was fairly crowded and loud inside...needed to wait just outside to get away from the noise. read more

My son and wife agree that this place is one of a kind, from start to finish, cannot believe how amazing is the little Caesar salads flavor and present. Ninja pizza for my kid was a hit, artichoke pizza was magical, i would definitely give a Ten star review if I can, perfect ambience, not loud. Very friendly staff read more

We stopped by Hops and Fog on our anniversary, and even though it was packed, the staff was amazing--friendly, fast, and totally on top of it. We grabbed street parking nearby (which wasn't too bad) and headed inside. There's a good-sized indoor area and a nice patio out back if you want to hang outside. We started with a pint--US Blues and Fairway Kölsch--then followed up with a flight. Rhythm and Rice was a standout, but everything we tried was solid. No food this time--just drinks--but the whole experience was smooth and super welcoming. Even with the crowd, the vibe was relaxed and fun. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Went just after 5pm. Good amount of people there but there were still spots for my friend and I to sit. Took a bit to get the pizza but there was some entertainment on the TVs while we waited. Pizza was delicious and the oven they bake it in is so colorful! Outside seating had a pretty cool mural of an octopus. Both inside and outside is dog friendly. Inside and just outside the bathrooms have pictures and little fun facts about Pacific Grove. I nice little hangout spot to come with some friends. I would return again read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - On the left...my friend got it. Was like a hazy double IPA. The right, Strawberry Fields. It's a sour. - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Wonderful, new brewery with excellent tasting food, great customer service, and a really warm and friendly vibe. The interior is small - can be a bit tight but the food and the service makes for a wonderful time. You place your order at the bar with the friendly staff who greeted us at the door and took great care of us. They'll ask if you want to open a tab, then they'll place your order and hand you a table marker so they know where you're sitting. There are a couple of seats on either side of the exterior as you enter. Inside you'll find a casual seating area with small tables for your food and drink to the left. The rest of the store is lined with seating and more tables. Out back is more seating but we didn't venture out that way. My daughter and I ordered two appetizers, the il Diavolo pizza, the Muffuletta sandwich, and a bowl of butternut bisque that we shared. The food came out hot and fresh. They've got a wonderful menu that's incredibly reasonable and way more tastier than all of the other restaurants nearby. $45 bucks for our dinner - INCREDIBLE! The food tasted excellent! No beer for us - just food, so I can't speak to that but I will say this place is a must try. I highly recommend visiting this place. We'll be back! read more

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Stopped in on an early Thursday afternoon and the place was mildly busy. The store is quite small, with only a few interior tables and bar seating, largely due to the brewing equipment taking up a fair amount of the space. There is also a tiny back patio, and the day we visited, there was construction in front of the space that will ultimately provide additional outside seating. We sat at the bar and was served by a very friendly and knowledgeable server. Although flights are available, we decided to taste several of the beers and one sour, before deciding on the nut brown ale. Everything we tasted was correct for the style, clean and represented some creative expression by the brewer. We didn't try any food, but the menu and what we saw being served looked very appetizing. Overall it was a solid experience that we will try again. read more

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3.5 rounded up to 4 star rating. This place is small and welcoming with a sea life and hops decor. The staff was very friendly. My boyfriend ordered an IPA (day something) that was great. I ordered their red blend wine that came in a lipstick stained glass (pictured). Keep in mind our selection was limited as they were out of most of their beers this evening so we couldn't sample much as there wasn't really an option. We ordered the fungai pizza. The dough has a distinct salt taste which was a little off-putting. The truffle sauce and mushroom were great however. I think what would really make this flatbread shine is a nice green or some mild meat. Overall it was a good but I'm not in a hurry to go back. read more

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Hops and Fog Brewing, Pacific Grove, CA - February 5, 2025 I came in on a Wednesday afternoon with a couple friends for a beer and an appetizer. It's a cheerful friendly setting with a short bar and not a lot of tables. It has a nice vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. There are some nice ocean-themed murals on some of the walls and they have a couple TV monitors on the walls with very cool outer space videos. We each got their west coast IPA and a couple plates of focaccia bread and olives. The beer and appetizer was tasty and we enjoyed conversing with the bar tender and owner Mike. read more

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Stopped by while visiting Pacific Grove, and had a WONDERFUL time! Food is 10/10 delicious and the atmosphere is so easygoing and fun. Not many tables when you go during a busy time of day, but we got lucky and had no wait! We tried the Diavolo and Blueberry Basil Balsamic pizzas. Absolutely astonishing. My husband preferred the Diavolo, but the Blueberry Basil Balsamic was easily one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. Fresh California blueberries, sweet vanilla cream, and that balsamic glaze... oh boy. It's a must-try if you have a sweet tooth! FYI the cream sodas are also delicious!! Highly recommend this spot :) read more

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Amazing local brewery with fabulous pizzas among other things. Great for kids as well. Service is great and atmosphere is the best.

Great pizza. Staff was nice. Tight spot but the pizza made up for it. Definitely worth the stop if you're looking for pizza or something that is not seafood. read more

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I stopped here while traveling solo in the area. I love breweries and try to always find new ones to try. It's small but quite a bit of seating. It was a busy Monday night but I was able to find a spot at a bar area over by the tanks. The bartender was ok, not overly friendly. He let me try a couple beers to narrow down my choice. I had the ham & cheese sliders (bread was too big and hard) and zuppa rustica soup (not hot and not a lot of flavor). The menu is different and I had trouble finding something to order. Lots of people here that seemed really happy so I think it just wasn't a fit for me. read more

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We left feeling really uncomfortable with the atmosphere here. The service came across as rude from the start, and it honestly felt like we were being rushed the entire time, like they wanted us out as quickly as possible. The experience felt unwelcoming, and unfortunately it gave off a discriminatory vibe that really affected our visit. Customer service and respect matter, and this experience did not feel okay. read more