Four of us had lunch there yesterday. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals! The steak salad was amazing with super tender and tasty beef. The chicken and waffle sandwich was cooked to perfection. The burger with an egg on it was delicious. The fourth person had eggs and a biscuit. The biscuit with lingonberry jelly was delicious! Everything was fresh, crisp and great tasting! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We were welcomed to sit outside on the patio when we got here, likely because the inside was filled with fans watching the World Cup final.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were fine with it, and were given two menus and told to sit anywhere we wanted. After 15 minutes, no servers had come out to take drink orders or anything, so my boyfriend went inside to ask if someone could come take our order. I looked around the patio area and realized there were two other tables whose patrons were there before us, waiting for drinks and service, just like we were. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One of them was fanning herself with the menu, as it was close to 100° outside. (There are no misters on the patio, just a slight breeze now and then. And, if you sit near the patio entrance, you should know that the huge dryer vents from the adjacent hotel are pushing hot air into the patio.)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My boyfriend came back and said that he was told "someone will be out soon", and he noticed that all the servers were watching the soccer game inside. We waited another minute or so, and decided to leave and find another place for lunch. We were so glad we left...we ended up at Gus's BBQ across the way, and OMG...save yourself the trouble of the weak menu & non-existent service at The Back Abbey and walk over to Gus's. You won't regret it! read more

Everything was excellent! The cocktails were delicious, the beer was cold, and the burgers were absolutely amazing, juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Great food and great drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS Place! So glad there's a German restaurant nearby that I absolutely adore. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite area to sit is in their patio, especially being able to watch the sun set.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love getting their schnitzel, but when I only come for Happy Hour, I always get their full fries order which comes with 3 sauces. I also always get a BRLO IPA. My friends decided to order their fried pickles, the soup of the day, and their pretzel. The service was great! We were getting checked on very often and the staff is super sweet. They're very conversational and friendly. Parking is easy on weekdays! I park in the back but there's also a parking structure to the right side. Will definitely be back!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool place to sit outside on there patio area to enjoy dinner and a drink in a great location downtown Claremont.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've walked by this for many years and finally tried it the food was average I got the Back Abby burger it was okay the patty wasn't cooked as I requested and it had caramelized onions at the bottom which made the bun so soggy I couldn't pick it up. They have large drink menu with a seasonal section the drinks were nothing special I had the smokey and the bandit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best part of this place that night was a guy playing music on a key board outside of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Love the Back Abbey! So yummy and consistent every time. My hubby and I went for a quick bite and there was a new seasonal burger on the menu, the Truffle Shuffle. Super delicious, cooked perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was efficient and there was plenty of indoor seating on this late Sunday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you haven't tried the Claremont location, please do! read more

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Oooof yelpers !!! Is this a gem . Great beer selection and great food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was top notch as well as the ambiance... had the games going on[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . The burger was just well balanced with the arugula salad and we got a side of pretzel :) ( not pictured ) read more

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Cool place to go for a drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really small limited seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food menu looked good but they were very busy we just got drinks and left. Staff was friendly and tried to get to us as quickly as possible. Would try again. read more

To start right off the fish was over battered and overcooked beyond saving. So at best id say the Fish was ehh. The two burgers the group ordered were beyond well done and both of the people asked for medium. We had to go inside and get napkins and ketchup after asking for it The place was pretty empty but yet we hardly saw our server. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No music, sticky tables and not worth the price.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Always a good time here with excellent service and well executed food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside has such a cool aesthetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in the area and looking for somewhere with an amazing drink menu and delicious food, check out Back Abbey. read more

The food was good. I had the soup and salad combo. The soup tasted great, it was a French onion soup. The salad was tossed with a sweet dressing and topped with homemade croutons. The pomme frites were double fried and it made the fries taste very dry, so just be aware of that. Service was good, our server checked on us every so often to see how we were doing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the restaurant was a bit loud with a lot of people speaking over each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating was okay indoors as there were smaller tables up against the wall and one long table in the middle.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor seating looked to be better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Enjoyed an early dinner with my wife and daughter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tonight there's live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoying a BLT and the Back Abbey burger. and a bratwurst. To[[HIGHLIGHT]]night they had live Irish folk music Playing as we enjoyed our meals. Very cool. A[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]nd this is why I keep coming back over and over. The food and service is fantastic here. Thank you to the crew that was working tonight. read more

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This bar is nice and low key. It's directly behind a hotel in downtown Claremont. The ambiance is chill, not too fancy and you can dine inside or outside. I met a friend here to have a few drinks and appetizers. The tequila selection is pretty decent. I love when I can find additive free tequilas and this place has one of my favorites! I ordered a double shot near of the Fortaleza Reposado. I also ordered the cheese board and crab cakes. The cheese board was divine, everything was fresh and everything paired so well. The crab cakes were delicious too! I would recommend checking this bar out. read more

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Amazing food and service! Brandon did an amazing job serving us even after a busy day. Always one of our favorite low key spots when in downtown Claremont. read more

Came to have lunch since we were in the area. Only seating available outside , no problem. Noticed there are like 5 other tables outside with menus in front of them - no drinks nada. No waitress or waiter came out for 10+ minutes. Go inside and they are all watching the World Cup. What a joke, never give them another chance...will go to Gus's instead I guess read more

Love the Back Abbey in Claremont for their Back Abbey burger and wide selection of beer from around the world and other specialty drinks! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is chill and great place to catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had my usual burger but my friend had the new Truffle burger and wow that was delicious! Ordering that next time! They have an awesome selection of beer and specialty drinks to choose from and the staff are always helpful and attentive! Tried their strawberry / raspberry framboise and it paired perfectly with our burgers! Don't forget their beignets for dessert! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Place looks really neat inside. Super small inside long high shared table, large patio, trendy feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were good - very slow in getting drinks. The food was just so-so: crab cakes which were good. burger which was small, soggy bun, not much to it mostly boring. a BLT just ok, & two orders of pork schnitzel- very bland. Part of the food order came quickly, the other food took way too long to come out. Finished with beignet- again just so-so. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall - neat atmosphere- not great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shame, we went for a birthday dinner & left disappointed read more

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This is a lovely spot to chill out for happy hour. We went around 3pm and they had plenty of room in the patio. Service was prompt and when they didn't have one of the beers we wanted, the server brought out a free sample of a similar one for us to try. Unfortunately for vegetarians the fries are advertised as being fried in duck fat so we did not try them but the pretzel was delightful especially with the mustard that comes with it. The fried pickles were also perfect, hot, and crispy. The two sauces with the pickles were really lovely too. The beignets were only ok, I would probably skip them next time unless I have a larger group to share since there are a good number of them in one order. I tried the daiquiri which was on the happy hour menu. It was more on the sour side rather than sweet. read more

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Came here for a second dinner/late night kinda vibe and it was great! A fun german vibe, live music.... fun german beers, great frites, and beignets. I'd honestly just come back and hang out just to have more frites and a beer. It can get a little busy but they have outdoor seating as well if you just bring a jacket. Food: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 7/10 Value: 7/10 read more

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My friends recommended this spot for dinner when I came to visit them in Claremont, and Back Abbey is the perfect spot for casual dates, family get-togethers, or large group gatherings. Since we had a large group, we got seated outside and I appreciated they had heating lamps since it was freezing out. I love their huge selection of beers and I ended up going with a seasonal holiday light ale. We ordered 2 full cones of their pomme frites, which was sooo crispy and fresh! You can taste the duck fat and it paired really nicely with both their sauces. For my entree, I went with the Back Abbey burger and it was perfectly cooked medium-rare. The burger wasn't anything mindblowing, but still a solid burger nonetheless. I think this is a great spot to grab a bite and a pint to enjoy with great company. read more

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Just love this place - the Back Abby burger is sooo gooodddd. Not the biggest fan of fries in duck fat but is definitely on the rich decadent list of things to eat- staff is super helpful when trying to select a great beer- make sure to enjoy a taster of the items on draft - yum yum read more

A unique spot like any other. So many great Trappist and foreign beers that it's hard to choose. Food is top notch and the service was top notch. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good beer , good food, good vibe and good people[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are coming at least once or twice a month, read more

We had the "orange blossom" and "can't remember"both were good. I definitely preferred the orange blossom it had a nice citrus tang that was refreshing. We also ordered the pommes frites and those were fantastic especially since it was cooked in duck fat and dipping sauces (classic ketchup, horseradish, and rémoulade) paired perfectly with the fries. The downside was the indoor experience. We sat inside, which I quickly regretted. The space had a weird odor and I realized it was coming from the rags used to clean tables. When someone wiped down the table next to us, the smell was strong enough to make me cringe. Even the white napkins on the tables seemed to carry that odor which honestly made me question other things.... I'm not sure if I would want to come back. :/ read more

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Erick is the absolute best! Another great experience here at The Back Abbey. The charcuterie board, music, and mezcal drinks were the best. read more

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Good food and interesting lagers available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice walking area in the college town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would come here again.

I've seen this restaurant so many times and finally got the chance to try it. We came on a Sunday around 3pm so there was no wait and very little people. We chose to sit on the outside. We ordered The Abbey burger and an order of fries. Their burger was delicious and juicy! The salad was good but had too much dressing for my liking. The fries were thin and crunchy. They came with 3 dipping sauces. I knocked down one star for service because it was hard to flag anyone down for refill of water in which we never got and to get the check. read more

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Very friendly, knowledgeable waiters for brunch. The refrigerator was down for the stout beers. Our waiter helped me find a delicious alternative Belgian beer. We sat outside in a comfortable breezeway on a hot day. The duckface fried French fries were lightly fried, crunchy texture, served with delicious dips. My pork-belly BLT with pickled onions and green remy dressing was delicious, my companions enjoyed their crab cakes and eggs Benedict. Beer was great! read more

I still like this place, but I used to love it. Not much has changed, but the prices are out of control. I hadn't visited in a couple of years, but came back for a backyard burger, 1/2 fries and one beer. $43.90 before tip. That's $50 for a burger with fries and a beer. It was a good burger, albeit, but that's crazy expensive in my eyes. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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Dessert's were delicious and service was excellent . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was able to watch the game inside a enjoyable atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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Food was amazing burger that I didn't get a pic of was sooo great one of my top 5 burgers ever meat was cooked to perfection and the fries we order that were cooked in duck oil HELLO Amelia was on point with the service and information about everything and Julia took care of us and was very attentive and knowledgeable with what ever we asked I will be back read more

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Good pub vibes! I'd definitely come back! The charcuterie board and cheese board option is great for sharing and so is the fhun dip which is a chef curated dip that changes monthly read more

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Aside from having great food I truly make it a point to recognize great service. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable and made great recommendations. Absolute true gentlemen. Will ask for him again when we return. read more

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Cute spot off the courtyard area in Claremont. Specializing in a Belgian inspired theme, we tried this spot out for happy hour which they even feature on weekends until 5:00! Certain cocktails were $11 and it was $2 off beer and wine. They also had duck fat fries for $6.50 which I highly recommend. I just had to take the plunge despite my cholesterol numbers. Made from fresh potatoes they are really tasty with a surprising crisp to them. A small yet generous serving will set you back $6.50. I had their Cabernet from Paso Robles which was smooth and delicious. I don't recall the name but it was the only cab on the menu for $15 a glass. On Wednesdays full bottles are half off. Would drop by again! read more

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Great food and drinks, been multiple times and service has been excellent. Standout dishes are schnitzel, French fries and oysters. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is in the Claremont village with lots to do, you can find locals having dinner with friends or students unwinding from their studies here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Claremont, is a great city with many wonderful restaurants. The Back Abbey had been known for their French fries fried in duck fat-a Unbelieveable delicious guilty pleasure. However, something is amiss. The fries were worse than cold Wendy's fries. Very disappointing. We received a refund. read more

Great beers great food Love the Germans beers everything taste well and always served with care read more

Had friends visit from out of state. As there was a big group of us, including kids, we thought the Back Abbey would have a nice variety of food for all our tastes and space to contain us. Making a reservation was a little complicated as you have to email them and you will hear back in a couple of days. I just prefer immediate feedback as to whether the reservation is ok. We were seated outdoors and there was a band playing next to the premises. Really lively and fun atmosphere. The kids had burgers which were great and everyone loved the fries. The adults ordered the mussels. The sauce was so good. It was a good sized serving: my husband and I shared the mussels and fries. It was more than enough! Service was prompt and professional. They do add a gratuity for a large group so be aware of it when you prepare to tip. read more

The food is amazing! The fries, burgers, and most of the drinks are all great quality. The staff is nice and gives you time to order, and politely answers any questions you may have. The ambience is nice inside and outside. It's clean, and good food. The only reason that this place didn't get a five star rating is being the water tastes like tap water out of a rusted garden hose. If you are in dire need of a drink, don't order a water. read more

Great service. Patio is always shady. Will put heaters on if you ask. The beer is cold. The food is fresh and flavorful. Breakfast burritos were bomb. Mimosa - choice of juices: oj, pineapple, or pomegranate. We bought a bottle for $20 to share. Love the fries too. read more

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