Okay if you wavy a semi chill World Cup watching experience, this is the place. The perfect blend of rowdy and chill. Big (clear!) screens. Sound on! Annnnd plenty of move around space. The service was on point. I don't know if it was just our server, Walter but our food and drinks came out right away which is never the case for big events. Speaking of Walter apparently he has been there for a very long time and very knowledgeable on food choices, and drinks. Besides being extremely funny Walter is kind, respectful, and genuine despite being busy=We love that! Again, a pleasant experience versus being around rude , stressed servers. It seems as though the management here is doing a good job, scheduling servers, bartenders, kitchen staff. And did I talk about the food?? we had the brewhouse burger, which was cooked to perfection and super juicy. The wings were fire as well as the pretzel and wings. Elevated eats for game day food is always a plus in my book. I will definitely be back! Gracias Walter! read more

Immaculate vibes. (we were there during the USA World Cup game.) food pretty darn good though expensive. It is in the Bay Area, so that's what you would expect. if you come during a Brazil game, be prepared for madness. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I can't comment on the drinks since we didn't have drinks. My son and I went for dinner and the food was very mediocre. We had the Beer can nachos, very typical pub food, nothing to rave about. We also had the French dip, I don't recommend it at all. My son had the Buffalo Mac pizza, is ok but not something we will order again. The space is large and great for groups, but don't have high expectations for the food. read more

I had a great time at Laughing Monk on two separate occasions. Both their indoor and outdoor seating are great options depending on the weather. Clear big windows inside as well as the outdoor seating has a great view of a nearby pond and walking area. The food is quite amazing, we really enjoyed the Crispy Monk Green Beans and Lemon Pepper Calamari. Laughing Monk's drink selection was also nice and dishes paired well with beers. They also have a selection of non alcoholic drinks. Their staff are incredibly friendly and helpful although on both occasions they seemed to be short staffed. Overall an amazing experience and we look forward to visiting again! read more

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Great vibes on a friday night! Sat outside with a group of friends and enjoyed our time! Their friday $25 prime rib deal is pretty nice. They also have wifi here for customers and it's a great place for hanging out and/or watching sports games. read more

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Did a reservation for 14 people, walked in at 3:30 and was empty! Whoa I was little scared because empty restaurants usually doesn't mean it will be good. Server was nice. Food came out hot! And was all good, I don't know what was on the nachos we ordered to share. Not sure if it had cotiga cheese in the beans or sour cream. But sometimes cotiga smells stinky and taste funny and that's what the nachos had Shared pizza and sandwiche with a friend. Both were good. Tasted the steak from my sister and it was delicious Everyone was happy and they also honored their happy hour which was nice. read more

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Great place to stop by after work in Sunnyvale for some drinks and food. Small wait on a Friday night but lots of seatings here. Good amount of beer selections to start us off. Food here are shareable sizes especially the nachos! Nachos was loaded. Their wings were all right. Fish and chips were crispy inside and went well with the tartar sauce. Server was attentive and made sure we got everything we needed. read more

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I had no idea they opened a Laughing Monk in Sunnyvale! It's a huge space with many tables and large windows that overlook water and a dog park. It's casual brewery food with a large list of beers and cocktails. The service was a bit slow on the night we went, not sure why as it didn't look that busy. We got a burger and a buffalo Mac pizza. The burger was solid and the pizza was a bit oily, but it has a nice garlicky flavor. read more

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Came here for Friday Happy hour! The drinks are generous and strong but the food was a bit of a miss for me. When we came at 4, it was already pretty busy but not packed yet. We were seated right away. Our table was pretty wobbly and it is a bit small. There was a person who would come by and take orders pretty frequently which was nice. We ordered the following: - cheese curds (AMAZING) - prime rib (okay) - Caesar salad (okay) - pretzel (good) - onion rings (good) - green beans (okay) I definitely enjoyed the appetizers and drinks over the entrees, which is probably to be expected. We also ordered a ton of drinks and I was surprised by the generous sizes and liqueur ratio. Each drink was super strong! The ambiance is nice but it can get pretty loud (which is probably expected for a brewery). I feel like we had to yell across the table to talk to people. If we come again, it would probably be after a meal and for drinks / snacks only. This place is a by a lake and has outdoor seating as well, which I hope to see more of next time! read more

Had a great time at Laughing Monk Brewing. The vibe here is awesome. super laid-back but still lively, the kind of spot you can easily hang out at for a while. The beers were really solid with a great variety, so there's something for everyone whether you like lighter, crisp beers or something with more flavor. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and everything felt well run and relaxed. It's a perfect place to meet up with friends, grab a few drinks, and just watch a game. Definitely coming back during football season. Highly recommend if you're in the Sunnyvale area read more

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This used to be the hottest microbrewery of south bay. Then Gorden Biersch came, then other microbreweries came, then they sold and changed name to Laughing Monks. It was exactly the same deco as before, including the outdoor seating. Still good beers and good bar foods. But at least 25% higher in prices than other beer places. Really?? I admit the fares are above average, but not that much better. read more

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I loved it and was also kind of confused by it. It's located in a strip mall among some office parks, but when you walk in, it actually feels remarkably warm, almost like a Tahoe cabin. Big wooden beams, tall ceilings, tables on different levels including some that overlook a lagoon or river. It made me wonder if some of the corporate office parks nearby could have been made to feel a bit less sterile. I went with a group on a Wednesday night and to our collective surprise it was absolutely packed. Big groups at big tables, and a big range of ages. Maybe there was an internal conference at one of the nearby tech companies that made Laughing Monk their dinner or happy hour destination. For a moment there it felt like maybe Sunnyvale could be cool. We got a few beers and apps. We couldn't help but notice that the Bavarian pretzel was cool to look at and tasty but also not exactly a value compared with, say, the poke tower, which had a lot more ingredients and protein and cost about the same. Oh right! They have beer tasting flights on a paddle for $15 for four tasters. Fortunately or unfortunately I was too busy talking to friends to remember which were their best beers but at least one of them was good. :) read more

This is now one of my favorite casual dog friendly place! They have a really nice patio outdoors (super dog friendly!) and the view with the lake is also really nice. It can get pretty busy especially when the weather is nice. It's also nice that you can take your dog for a walk along the water right after eating. The only thing is that their food is mediocre. I've tried their fish and chips, and the fish came outs super dry and the portions were small. The wings are decent, but can also be somewhat dry. The only thing I really liked was their burgers. They do however are willing to serve grilled chicken for your doggy which is a plus! read more

First time here since it was Faultline. Was it a hit or a miss? We had a couple of appetizers one of which I dared myself for. The Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls were not at all remotely close to the taste of a cheesesteak or other Cheesesteak Eggrolls I've had. Hard pass, as they need work. On the other hand, the Beer Can Nachos with shredded pork was very good as were the IPA's. Outdoor seating is very comforting. read more

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Laughing Monk was something we stumbled on my accident and I am so happy we did. With a ton of indoor and outdoor seating, we've never had to wait long for a table. The restaurant overlooks a really pretty pond. Their food is amazing, my favorite appetizer is the giant hanging pretzel and I really enjoy their salads. As a brewery, the places has a cool modern feel. read more

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A really fun place to have a drink or meal. The interior has large wooden beams mimicking a high-ceiling cabin feel, and much of the seating overlooks the pond which is a beautiful view. The first time we came here was for a Father's Day lunch with a group of eight plus two babies, and we got very warm and patient service. This was our second time in, and we ordered a couple of pizzas to go with our beer. The Buffalo Mac (with mushrooms subbed in for the chicken) and El Presidente (with jalapenos subbed in for the carnitas) were very different from each other but both delicious. They seem to have a new policy (at least one that wasn't there during our first visit) of only serving one beer per person at a time, but you can get multiple 2 oz pours to sample in addition to your 12 or 16 oz drink. My favorite was the Sunny Side Kolsch. The only disappointment was the Stout Chocolate Cake, which was dry and didn't taste any different from a regular chocolate cake. read more

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I came here one evening with some friends. I tried the truffle pub curds, salmon burger, soup of the day which was clam chowder and a few drinks. The portion sizes here are big for the price, they have various food and drink options. Good amount of TVs to watch games and feels family friendly. It's a nice spot to hang out and they have a large parking lot too! read more

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Laughing Monk is in the space of what was Fault Line Brewery, which I used to frequent in the previous decade. I came in for lunch on a Friday and waited for about 10 minutes at the hostess table before seeing any employees. Then finally walked to the bar only to be told to seat myself. Then waited another 5-10 minutes to order. There was no signage or wait staff to direct customers. Despite being empty, food and drink service was terribly slow. Food was mediocre at best and expensive. It's a shame because this location had the potential to be a great working lunch and happy hour spot due to its proximity to so many tech companies in the heart of Silicon Valley. read more

Enjoyed a mid-week lunch on the dog-friendly patio here. Food was good, beer selection excellent. Service a bit slow but hey, it's a HUGE PLACE. Will come back on a warm, summer evening! read more

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Taste: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Environment: 10/10 with beautiful view right outside Drink: the pink panther, it is pretty good for those that like fruity cocktails. Appetizer: poke tower I don't recommend it,it taste a bit slimy and lacks flavor but my partner was ok with it. I typically do enjoy sushi/poke but this wasn't it. Entree: blacken chicken sandwich, bourbon burger both very juicy. Highly recommend bourbon. The fries are crispy but soft inside Overall their portion is very generous, and they are all pretty tasty. Service was fast despite a huge influx of tech employees coming in on a week day night. I would definitely recommend this place, but personally I would hold off on the poke tower. read more

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I've been to the Laughing Monk Brewing twice in the past six months. Both times was for lunch with a bunch of coworkers. Each visit, there have been very few customers in the large restaurant. They have their own parking lot, so parking in this industrial area is super easy too. Note-they carry Pepsi brand beverages, so that's a bummer, but the food has been solid and service has been good. read more

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Food Quality: *** Service: ** Ambiance: *** Value: *** Decent atmosphere especially for a game. They have good food specials on particular days and a nice happy hour. However the serice wasn't the best, despite sitting at the bar it was difficult to get attention to place an order and a long wait for getting drinks. We put names down at the front but never got called within the short window we were quoted. Despite all this the pretzel and drinks were good. It is a decent spot with somewhat hectic parking, I might try it again and hope for better service read more

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The owner of this place is the worst ever. Very disrespectful, and he doesn't know how to handle clients. My friends and I went to watch the World Cup game, and it was a very bad experience with him at the bar. The place was crowded, and to keep everyone in check, he decided that being rude was the best option. read more

This was my third or fourth time coming back. Other than the amazing beers and happy hour we received this evening. This exact experience, I've loved the waiters we've gotten tonight. They were very kind and attentive, Marcial and Walter made our experience worthwhile. They definitely have amazing customer service and are exactly how waiters should be. Next visit, I hope to get them as I felt very welcomed and the service I received was very wholesome. read more

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Spontaneously dropped in on a Sunday mid afternoon, not too busy. Eddie was a great server. super attentive, funny, and had such a good attitude the whole time. Very kind and made the experience even better. He was knowledgable and came prepared with recommendations for beer and food! Appreciate the great service! We got the calamari and Philly cheesesteak rolls to share. Calamari was fire, probably wouldn't get the cheesesteak rolls again, tasted more like a cheeseburger and wasn't super memorable. For mains we got lobster pasta, the salmon, and a cheeseburger. Everything was tasty, would eat again across the board. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Extreamly loud. Service Ok, beer OK, food OK. I didn't find anything super negative but not super great either. It is walkable from local hotels and business so that is a plus. read more

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First thing: Really good french fries! Nice selection of brews. Mr. M was a little disappointed that he couldn't ask for free samples of the beers he wanted to taste, but I think that $2 for a 3 ounce pour is fair. And it's fun to try all the little American Girl sized glasses of beer. Things we tried: wings, poke tower, turkey club, cheese dip, pulled pork sandwich. All tasty. Our server Niki was handling ALL of the outdoor seating, which was full on a beautiful Sunday. And she handled it like a champ. She was cheerful and efficient, and we were never left wanting. I would not even have realized it, except the host mentioned it to Mr. M when we were offered outdoor seating. read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Laughing Monk has cool vibes. Service was a bit slow, but we came on a Friday evening when people are getting off work. There was decent beer variety. It was quite delicious and I enjoyed my food here. Overall... you get great food, beer, a fun atmosphere, and solid service. It's a nice microbrewery-style spot especially if you're catching a game. read more

There is a parking lot for this location. Came in on a weekday afternoon for lunch. There were quite a few people at the bar but otherwise the restaurant was pretty empty for dining. Our server was very nice and attentive. The west of 101 burger was delicious. I ordered a medium cook but the meat was a little dry. I subbed sweet potato fries for the meal. The flavor was fine but the texture was very mushy. The onion rings were light and crispy, and paired well with the ranch dressing it was served with. The beer can nachos were delicious. We added chicken tinga as a topping and the chicken was super tender. Would definitely come back to try more food options. read more

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Watched the Mexico Game today and Our New Tio Walter our waiter was phenomenal!!! We will be back! The food and service was top notch!!

Laughing Monk Brewing was such a lovely and surprising experience. It opened in place of Faultline Brewery couple of years ago I think and I was expecting a similar experience but the beer collection, food and service definitely were a notch above the former Gastropub. They have a huge interior space and even the outside seating area is ample and picturesque with a fountain and plenty of geese that makes the ambience very relaxing. We had the Grilled Cauliflower and the Tikka Masala Pizza. The cauliflower was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and a great start to our meal. The Pizza was also tasty, although it tasted more like an Indian spice and chutney inspired Pizza than a Tikka Masala Pizza. Sunnyvale has some legit Indian Pizza places so the bar is definitely set high especially in the South Bay region. That said, it was enjoyable. I also had the Mabrewhay (Calamansi Blonde Ale) and a smoked Old Fashioned. Both drinks were very refreshing on a very hot day. A big shout out to Tony, our server. He was friendly, funny and gave us some great drinks and food recommendations. read more

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We had lunch here for the first time and it was an excellent experience. We were seated right away and our drink orders were taken first. We were there during brunch so there were breakfast options as well as regular lunch items. Brunch is on the weekend until 3:00pm. We started off with an order of onions rings. They were crispy and delicious. I'd get them again. For our mains my husband tried the pulled pork sandwich with a side salad and I tried the 14" Robert's classic pizza, which we shared. The food came out quickly. Everything was hot and fresh. My hubby liked his sandwich and we both loved the pizza. We tried the sundae nachos for dessert. This was recommended by our server, Eric. It was so good. I highly recommend it. The inside is really big and they can accommodate large parties as well. They have several big screens playing various baseball games. It's a fun atmosphere. There is also a nice pond out back that looks so peaceful. Our service was excellent. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, this place was a big hit and we will definitely be returning. read more

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Interesting brewery. Came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty lively around 7 pm with most of the bar seats taken and a private party in the main dining area. I found the inside to be a bit drab. Like a dark cave full of tvs. Not quite my vibe, but obviously appealing to others. Just came here really to try a few different beers. They had a dozen or so, nothing really seemed seasonal or special in any way. Just like standard offering. I was able to do a flight and really wasn't impressed with any of them. None of them were bad, but none were good enough to make me want to come back. Food looks like typical bar food, fries and wings and such. Perhaps somewhat elevated. Nothing looked bad. Nothing looked like dang I want to try that. Service was slow even at the bar, it took a while to get an order in and pay. Overall a bit underwhelming for my taste as far as breweries go, but nothing terribly bad to say either. read more

My go to when it comes to the seafood gumbo originally faultline brewery still the same menu always good don't forget the dessert bread pudding on hit super busy but the staff is on it handling business. Come by try for yourself read more

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Formerly known as Faultline Brewing, Laughing Monk Brewing pretty much operates the same as it did before. Food and Drinks: * Flat Iron Steak with whiskey peppercorn sauce * Fish n Chips (red snapper) Core Beers available in addition to seasonal offerings read more

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We love coming in on Fridays normally for their happy hour but it's also important to note that they have Taco Tuesdays ($7 margs with any flavor, $5 chips and salsa, and $2 chicken/beef tacos) and Prime Rib on Fridays! We came in this past Tuesday and were able to enjoy the $7 margs and $5 chips and salsa. The salsa was spicy in a good way and I had a spicy mango margarita which was also spicy! We love having the farmer's market pizza as well so that was a staple. We tried some dark IPA and porters and they were also delicious and not too sweet. However, they didn't have any cans of those, so we got some other cans to go so we can enjoy laughing monk at home too! read more

Laughing Monk Brewing - Spicy Mango Marg with some chips and salsa! - Gastropubs Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Posting this review a bit late, but Laughing Monk Brewery is honestly one of my go-to spots to relax and watch NFL games. It's a hidden gem compared to a lot of bars around the San Jose area. The owner even allowed me to host my NFL draft party here this past year, and my group loved the vibe. Service and food are great We usually order the pizza, wings, or nachos, and you can't go wrong with any of them. I don't drink, but they clearly have plenty of beer options. Definitely recommend if you're looking for good vibes, great food, and solid service. read more

We came to watch the Mexico World Cup game and had a fantastic experience. The food and service were excellent, but what truly made our visit memorable was Walter. He was attentive throughout the entire game, making sure our food and drinks were always flowing without us ever having to ask. Beyond his outstanding service, Walter was friendly, engaging, and entertaining, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. His positive attitude and attention to detail elevated our experience. We will definitely be back and hope to be served by Walter again! read more

What a fun spot! Be sure to get yourself seated by the window views of the river walk. Service was lovely, prices were reasonable and the snacks were bomb! The nachos definitely stole the show, why do pubs do nachos so well? We added pulled pork, but they easily could have stood on their own. The poke tower was also good, just the right about of sesame and we also had the peach, arugula and goat cheese salad. It was good, but not epic.... A little light on the peaches and the goat cheese crumbles should be a little bigger. We will definitely be back. I had a supersized mercy something brew and it was yummy too! read more

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We came here for dessert and drinks with a reservation on Saturday night. Ordered the bourbon bread pudding, shrub life cocktail, and old fashioned. We wanted to have our drinks with dessert, but we were done with our dessert by the time our drinks came out (20 minutes later)... couldn't exactly wait for the vanilla ice cream on top to melt. Though quietly disappointed, the staff made things right without us having to say a thing. They were genuinely apologetic and comped our drinks without us asking. That tells me a lot about the service here. I appreciate the effort they put into showing they cared, and their dedication to customer satisfaction. Our dessert and cocktails were all of high quality and super delish! That secret bourbon sauce in the bread pudding was especially buttery and satisfying. The setting outside was lovely too, a beautiful lake in the back with waterbirds and plant life creating a scenic oasis. I enjoyed walking along the bridges and pathways at sunset. But even just taking in the view from inside the brewery and restaurant adds a nice touch to the dining experience at the Laughing Monk. read more

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