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    Sugar Monkey Brewing

    4.5 (60 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Patrick L.

    I had been here back when it was Upshift, and I've got to say -- the beers are even better now under Sugar Monkey. I stopped by in August when a friend flew into LAX. We wanted to catch up over a couple of beers, and Sugar Monkey got the nod since parking's easy on the street and there's plenty of seating. We grabbed a table outside and had a great time. The brewery itself is spotless, and the beers are solid -- very drinkable across the board. The guy working the counter was super chill, took the time to explain the different styles, and just had an easygoing vibe that fit the place perfectly. I really liked Sugar Monkey and definitely need to come back soon to confirm it's as good as I think it is. For now, an easy 4.5 stars!

    Blood orange pomegranate non alcoholic version
    Natalie O.

    Have been here twice and each time I've loved it. watched the superbowl because we didn't feel like having a party ourselves. It was a great atmosphere and I love that it's family friendly. I don't drink much so it was nice to have non alcoholic options. I got the non alcoholic version of blood orange pomegranate seltzer and it was good. I think I've found one of my favorite place to spend a Sunday!

    Lilly L.

    What a great spot this is. Really nice outside set up. We enjoyed the variation in beers, the chill vibe sitting outside was perfect for us. Met the owner he was really nice too. Highly recommend.

    "Pils are Good"  Gets the name from Dumb and Dumber movie, prohibition style Pilsner is refreshing. "Check please..." lol
    Jorge M.

    Excellent patio area with karaoke on Wednesday. Come sing and drink good tasting beers.

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    Sky T.

    Great brewery that has a good amount of outdoor space in the back. Good for groups! They have a nice selection of beers and serve flights too. A lot of the beers that I had were perfect for the spring weather and easy to drink. They also have food trucks that rotate throughout the week. They don't have parking so you'll have to find some street parking unfortunately but it wasn't too bad when I went. Service was friendly and knowledgeable about their brews too!

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    Tom G.

    We enjoyed the brewery and the bartender was really nice. There is good indoor and outdoor seating and they had a food truck/tent. The beer: A Cole Day in Helles (great) Pour Attendance New Zealand Pilsner (excellent) Intrusive Thoughts Hefeweizen (not a Hefe or dirty lines as it was new...tasted like a hazy IPA) Toxic Positivity dark lager (great)

    There is a little bit for everyone here.. especially if you're a starting into beer, tasting or into seltzers
    Daniel A.

    I stumbled upon this place on their last call. Last I remember this was downshift brewing Company formerly. I pulled up on a last-minute brewery, adventure, and stumbled upon this place after another. There was a taco catering service outside, which is good. The ambience is more than spacious and has heaters as well as mini bonfires. If you're in the El Segundo area, I urge you to try this place. It is a must. There's something for everyone as well as seltzers, strong, ales and IPAs. The servers were incredibly helpful and very sweet. It is a place I will definitely come back to.

    Black Cherry seltzer
    Abigael W.

    Drinks, Food Trucks and Games. This place has everything to have the perfect hang out. They have billiards, ping-pong, foot soccer, mini golf stuff and more to entertain you and your friends. The have a good selection of beer so anyone can find something to thier liking. There are different food trucks at the location each day. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I went on a Weekday so there wasn't many people but I'm sure it gets busy on the weekends. I do recommend coming here if your are looking for something that checks off a fun atmosphere and good beer.

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    Well come down more often ! Glad you are loving the spot cheers !

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    What a pleasant surprise. Came here on a random visit and glad I did come. The lager selection was great. Quality stuff.

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    First time here ... we made the right choice delicious food my carnitas taquitos had the perfect…read morecrunch the salsa was just right amount of spicy and very tasty My son was very please with his burger very well made Fries very delicious And let me tell you about the customer service just wonderful we felt welcome right away ., very friendly and respectful staff. Ambiance is great music playing lots of tv screens all around to Enjoy the game. Over all a great experience we are definitely coming back!!

    This was actually the first rock & brews that I ever visited, and I was immediately hooked from the…read morefood to the vibe! some of my favorite things to eat are the Asian chicken wings, the pizza has a crust with a good bite to it, and after my last visit, the Poké bowl! I really love Poké bowls for the fresh fish, the healthy aspect, but also that it has so many fun textures, colors, and flavors in it. The Poké bowl comes with a side of spicy mayo, and I didn't use a whole lot of it, but it did add a great flavor to the bowl. I paired it with a citrusy IPA (I don't remember the name of it because somebody else ordered the pitcher) and it was delicious. The service is always good whether I go with one other person or 8. The music is amazing, (I love quizzing the 20-something's to see if they know who the bands are when the videos come up). There are tons of things to look at (if you have younger kids, a lively game of I spy will keep them entertained long enough for the food to arrive and maybe even for you to eat). I don't understand why they don't actually play live music there except fine, I get it. The neighbors might protest at the noise levels. We will definitely be back and if they are an option at an airport or other destination, we often choose them first.

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    4.1(594 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I went on a self-guided pizza crawl near LAX before picking up my family flying in from the East…read moreCoast. Stop 1 was ESBC The Slice and Point. This was one of the best pizza-related choices I've made in Southern California. Parking is a little tough...I ended up parking a few blocks away on a main street, which was fine, but didn't notice there was a public parking structure available closer behind a building across the street. The place was crowded and lively on the early Saturday evening I was there. That's a great sign...I was just getting a slice to go, but overheard the host telling people it would only be 10-15 minutes for a table. I had a classic cheese slice. (My litmus test for NY pizza at a new location.) It was FANTASTIC. Easily among the very best crusts I've had on the west coast...super thin and crispy...exactly as it should be. The balance of sauce and cheese was also perfect. Too many pie shops seem to treat sauce as an afterthought...too thin a layer, almost not tastable. But not here...it was perfect...the right amount of everything. There are other really delectable looking pizza options, even for vegetarians like me, including a fascinating "Cacio E Pepe" and a Margherita. (I also saw one which looked all sauce like a tomato pie, which looked really good. (Plus other options like Fried Brussels Sprouts or Fried Cauliflower...cheese bread, and salads. The beer menu, as one would expect with "pint" in the name, is extensive with lots on tap and "guest" brewery selections. Lots of wines to choose from as well. Slice and Pint may be local to El Segundo (lucky El Segundonians!) But my experience with this one slice is that it would be worth the drive from anywhere in SoCal to eat here...If you love NYC-style thin slices...like real legitimate ones...charge up the car and get yourself there.

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    4.3(4k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    MBP never fails to delight! Chef David LeFevre's kick off restaurant brings excellent flavors and…read morecombinations to your palette! We went to celebrate Mother's Day for my wire! Anyone who knows the biz knows that Mother's Day is an insanely busy day! We were seated promptly. We started with their decadent warm banana bread with caramel and butter! They sent us the blistered green beans with pork belly cubes, delicious! Our daughter had orrechiette with lobster, very tasty! Wifey had the classic eggs Benny and I had the breakfast burrito! All very satisfying! And thanks to our server, Danny for taking care of us! Mahalo to the managers, Brian and Shawn!

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