okay I love all the humble seas! but!…read moredefinitely less seating & parking here than Pacifica also no legit food options other than empanadas &whatever food truck is there that day but I doooo love me some humble sea

Anyone else notice how their Swift Street location has really started to look rundown? The…read moreturquoise Adirondack chairs are practically falling apart and the picnic tables and chairs are liable to give you splinters now. Also, the fire pit by the Adirondack chairs are so rusted they look to be very dangerous if someone were to try to light them. Come on Humble Sea you can do better. This is your foundational location. Put some of that money you put into all your new locations into Swift Street and bring it back to its "original" greatness. The beer is still as great as anyways but...

Great brewery! The space is beautiful, the beer is really good, and I heard the food was pretty…read moretasty too, although we did not have any as we came from lunch. Love the vibe of this place. It's situated in an area with lots of small shops and eateries. Would totally go back and try the beers with some nibbles next time. Street parking was easy.

Chelsea went above and beyond to make our visit smooth. The entire vibe of this place is really…read moreawesome and the small bite offerings were perfect as well. Will be returning

Bomb. If you want plain jane please go elsewhere. Well, you might still find your thang here. But,…read moretheir house Saison? It's a perfect clone of Dupont but actually fresh out of the keg? And therefore better (unless you be chillin in Belgium). That is not a compliment to be taken lightly. First American Saison that I actually want to fill up my growler with and don't care about the cost. That good. Pizza... I'm always sus about detroit style (allot of places precook the bread and therefore you are eating pizza toast). And for 28 bucks for a roni, I'd be a bit pissed. BUT. I actually dont know if they are doing that and franky don't care because I could not detect it (and I can usually tell being that I'm a bread baker). That being said, the bread is bomb as hell quite enjoyable. Even cold. So. It's worth the price. Or go spend the same or considerably more on some GIANT boring pizza somewhere else so you can eat leftovers for the rest of the week (or be in horrible pain from overeating). Your call. But worth it. Must try spot. House Saison. Done son #1.

To finish out our trip, we stopped at Sante Adairius in Santa Cruz. We had been to the Oakland…read morelocation, but this was on the way (and had, as Brookies called it, Unauthentic Detroit Style Pizza). We enjoyed some pours and some pizza while we did a little bit of work. For food: Brookies is banging. We started with the Sourdough Pretzel. It had a nice color to hit, unique shape, and was served with House Beer Cheese and Mustard. But for the main show we got the Pepperoni with Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Brick Cheese, and Parmigiano. We added Jalapeno and Hot Honey to make it banging. For beers, lots of small pours. Final Thoughts: A Blend of Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywines. Beauty Sleep: A Saison Oak Aged with Raspberries. Saison Bernice: The OG. A Farmhouse Ale with multiple yeast additions including Brettanomyces. Absolutely perfect. Fallen Bough: A blend of Barrel Aged Belgian Blondes. Mizunara Beyond Forever: I gave in and got the Private Press beer. It was a Rye Barrel Aged Stout with Vanilla and conditioned on Mizunara. New Brighten: A West Coast IPA hopped with Simcoe, NZ Cascade, and Chinook. Animal Dance Party: A Hazy IPA hopped with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Galaxy Hops. Gretchen: A perfectly brewed Marzen. _____

We stopped by on a Sunday and the place was packed. We ordered some sandwiches but some of the…read morebeer were out. The sandwiches were good though,

The vibe here was very chill. It's a seat yourself style spot nested among other places to catch a…read moresnack at or sip on wine. The service was prompt and kind. Overall, this is def a spot i'll be coming back to and exploring on a nice day.

Never disappointed with a trip out to the pier drinking SC's best. Two gals running the taps were…read moreawesome and super kind. Doesn't get much better than having a beer 200 yards out on the water. Plenty of merch options in case you forget a sweater or beanie too! If you go out to visit, keep your kids on a leash!

What's better than enjoying the expansive view of the Monterey Bay while sipping on ice-cold beer?…read more After a quick snack at Stagnaro's the other day, we stopped by Humble Sea Beer Garden to sit for a bit and enjoy a beer before happy hour at Hook + Line. There was plenty of seating and the staff were friendly. On the opposite side of the beer garden, there was also a food truck for those who wanted some Mexican food to enjoy with their beer. I went with the Otter Space while my husband went with the Sox and Sandals. Alas I forgot to take a photo but the beers now come in opaque compostable cups as opposed to clear plastic cups. The beers were just what we needed to enjoy our afternoon on the wharf--crisp, refreshing, and hoppy. We enjoyed watching the Western Gulls fly around, listening to the California sea lions vocalize, and soaking in the sun and the salty sea breeze. We did not get a chance to visit the main brewery as that day was just a quick jaunt to Santa Cruz, but I'd love to visit the main location of Humble Sea Brewing the next time we're in the area. Cheers!

we just walked over to the shanty shack from Costco. We needed to kill timebecause we're having our…read moretires rotated and then we were going to do a shopping. The shanty shack beers were very good. My husband had an oatmeal stout, and I had a hazy IPA. An an even bigger surprise was the food truck on premises was tacos el Jesse it was delicious. I highly recommend coming here for a beer or a snack.

Place is pretty lowkey with no frills…read more We arrived on a Saturday at 12:30pm (they open at 12pm) and left an hour or so later; no one was there the entire time. Parking is brutal (small, designated lot for them and all street parking otherwise); but do note they have parking passes. You just wouldn't know until you go inside; it's on the board. Service was ok as we were the only ones there; they could be friendlier. Band was setting up in patio; hopefully their music was better than what was playing indoors. Beers are ok at best. Not the worst but def nothing spectacular. Of the six tasters we had, only one was decent-good. They do have games but the only one of interest was Scrabble. Didn't see food or a food truck, but we left about 1:30pm so maybe they come later... I think I've been spoiled by too many really good breweries. This one ranks 4-5 on my list.

Love Balefire! Great beer with a welcoming vibe from the staff and patrons…read more Spacious inside / outside seating area, easy parking and high quality, rotating food trucks. Fun place to grab a pint!

Cut and pasted from their website: "Historically, a…read more"balefire" signified a gathering place for the community. Quality/Quantity - Another great find! Just left Discretion Brewing, see other review, and was not satisfied, so we came here. Sampled a few beers to start to confirm what I wanted. So I got my usual Red - Moped Irish Red Ale; so refreshing and with good flavors. Angus Double IPA - Against my better judgement, I finished my night with this. But that made my dinner better when we got to Shadowbrook, as I was so relaxed when I got there; see other reviews. Oh, ending up having the munchies so I also got a $1 bag of chips, lol. If you are following, you KNOW that my favorite breweries are ones where we can bring our own food, where they focus solely on making GREAT beer! Atmosphere - Decent size location, both indoor and outdoor seating. Events and food trucks, see website. Or my photo. Open 7 days a week, hours vary; see website. Wifi. Service - Cal is so professional and passionate about his job and beer! I believe he worked here for over 10 years. We had many different discussions on all the different beers they offer. I even eavesdropped on his beer conversations with the other patrons. Price - $18 + tip. Cost for good beer. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2023. Our local friends also recommended you, but that was after we already discovered you.

Very spacious and cool bar space. There's so much to look at inside and plenty of seating. The beer…read moreselection is big, and there's something for everyone. I got the green goddess salad and it was so fresh and the perfect amount of food for a light dinner. The dressing had a little zest to it too which I really liked. I was definitely feeling like a goddess afterward, haha. The staff was helpful with the beer recommendations. Highly recommend stopping by for a beer and a bite.

Really disappointing overall, the food was not good. The burger had a lot of blue cheese which made…read moreit displeasing. The taco meat was really dry (chicken). Vibes were cool and it's near the Catalyst.

I always love trying out and knocking out a California brewery. So many to pick from but of course…read moreI may have less of that attitude should I be living there and did a lot of statewide travel like the current and previous states I have lived in. For Sante Adairius the beer that Steve and I had and I can report liked was their IPA known as Spots and Dots. This IPA was a bit more refreshing and fun compared to some IPA'S where it just seems like a blur from one brewery to the next and you wonder if you actually went to a different brewery from the previous one if you have IPA'S back to back. So in this regard I am happy to say that it was distinctive and had it's own signature. Flavor highlights with this IPA are hoppy, juicy and bitter. The beer is also aromatic and smooth. I found out later this brewery makes very good saisons so should the opportunity arise again to get a hold of one I certainly will as I love a good saison!

While on a camping trip with some friends on the coast, we made our way to Sante Adairius Rustic…read moreAles on a Saturday afternoon. We had some dogs with us so we appreciated the several picnic tables with umbrellas out on the patio. This place is known for their saisons, and I enjoyed the limited release one while I was there. Several of my friends purchased bottles to-go. They had some snacks available for purchase, but you can also bring your own food. And it seems like they had rotating food options from a pop-up kitchen, which happened to be tacos the day we were there. Off the beaten path and a little tricky to find if you aren't particularly looking for it, this was a nice spot to sit and enjoy a drink.

We had dinner here during our stay. We ordered the okonomiyaki fries and pacific calamari to share…read more I ordered the steamed mussels for my main. The okonomiyaki fries were delicious. The fries with the spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce made the dish. It was very savory. My son enjoyed it. The fried calamari was also good. The calamari and jalapeno peppers were crispy and salted well. The sweet and sour sauce that accompanied it was added a slight heat to the dish. We enjoyed our meal here and would return the next time we are in Santa Cruz.

I returned to West End over a year after my last visit, and so much has changed! They rebranded to…read moreWest End Izakaya and now serve Asian-inspired dishes, rather than their previous American farm-to-table menu. Honestly, I can't say this change is an improvement. My grandma and I visited around dinner on a Saturday and were seated on the (dog-friendly) patio. They did have propane heaters, but not enough of them, so it was quite chilly. For drinks, we both got hot Green Tea to warm up, which was very standard - served in pre-packed tea bags. For food, we ordered the Okonomiyaki Fries and Maitake Mushroom Flatbread to share. The Okonomiyaki Fries were pretty good and I enjoyed all the toppings, especially the spicy pink mayo. I usually prefer thinner fries, but I liked the crispy texture. However, the Maitake Mushroom Flatbread was a bit disappointing. There just wasn't enough bechamel and mozzarella on top and the flavor somewhat bland. Service was friendly, but I miss their old menu offerings, like the Heirloom Tomato Flatbread. Not a huge fan of the rebrand!