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    The Back Abbey - Upland

    4.1 (286 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Soup of the day
    Jeanette P.

    A friend and I were meeting up over a quick lunch. She really enjoyed her soup of the day which was chock full of sausage and flavorful broth. My salad had veggie goodness on it along with chicken. It was refreshing to have a salad with a topping such as asparagus. No drinks for us this time, although we did get a chance to take a peek in the speakeasy. We will definitely be back to check that out! Excellent service. The manager was so cool that when I asked for change in ones, and he didn't have any, he sent one of his servers to the bank to get some. Talk about service! Great location just off the 210 in The Colonies with plenty of parking.

    Jessica C.

    I am so glad I found this place. The beer list is extensive and the food is good. I had never had a cherry sour before but it was delicious. The schnitzel sandwich was great. The peppers in it really add to the sandwich and the chicken was crispy. The servers were all great wish I could recall their names. This place is about an hour out from where I live but I would def make the drive back again.

    Taylor S.

    Janet is incredibly rude. I came off the bike trail and needed a glass of water. I was witnessing my friend's AMAZING RIFF RAFF band perform and she decided to be incredibly rude. LUCKILY Ian had the upmost respect and helped me find where to put my bike and show support after your my awful encounter with Janet. Moving forward take some tips from your sister store in Claremont. The service you provide EVERY guests matters!

    Jerry T.

    Came here with friends for the first time. We enjoyed the Claremont location so we were excited to try Upland location. We came for drinks and small plates. The dark ambiance and "Special entrance" is pretty cool! IYKYK. Our server Katrina was super helpful and gave us great service. The bartender knocked the drinks outta da park! The tobacco smoked Old Fashioned was perfect for the experience. The Stagg Jr Old Fashioned 130 proof is dangerous, but amazing! Bring a designated driver for that one! The bone marrow with toasted crostini was fatty and flavorful.Reservations are recommended if you want to enjoy the cigar lounge

    Stevin F.

    First time at this location, and had been awhile since being at the one in Claremont. The food service and atmosphere were top notch. The drinks were amazing and our server Katrina was very friendly. Will definitely have to come back. My favorite drink was the Stagg Jr old fashioned.

    Cocktail
    Cece C.

    Great spot for a group celebration. Awesome selection of craft beers and Belgium beers. Servir was great for such a big group . Def recommend

    Brunch menu
    Charlene C.

    My husband and I have been to The Back Abbey in Claremont, but we recently came to the one in Upland for the first time. We came during the weekend when they have their brunch menu available. A plus for us is that they have an outdoor patio that's dog friendly. We arrived a little after 10:00am with two of our dogs. We were immediately greeted and told that we could pick any table we wanted. There's actually a very nice view from the outdoor patio. We were trying to eat a little cleaner after the holidays so we both got water and both ordered the Steak Salad ($18.00) and added avocado for an additional charge. The Steak Salad comes with grilled beef tenderloin, mixed greens, peppadew peppers, red onions, and feta cheese dressed in sun-dried tomato vinagrette. It was very good. Our server checked on us several times, refilled our waters, and asked if our dogs wanted a water bowl. They had a lot of items on their brunch menu that sounded really good so next time, I will have to try more items.

    Rotating chimay
    Ingrid G.

    Came here with my girlfriends and our fur babies and it was the best! Our server Britney was amazing and we'd come back just to have her again! The food was great -- we got the filet salad, pomme frites, blt, and beignets. For drinks I got a chimay and delirium which were also awesome. Outdoor patio was a vibe and we enjoyed the ambiance. 10/10

    Hot chocolate
    McKenzie Williams

    My friend recommended this place to me around her birthday but we couldn't go that day. We decided to visit today and I was so excited because she was hyping the place up but it turned out to be underwhelming. The menu was two side front and back with not many options and or substitutions, the prices were a little insane for what I would allocate as something basic, among other things. I ordered their breakfast burrito pictured in the photo to which I had to to order a meat as an add on and when it came it unfortunately looks as if they just stuck the steak in there and said "there you go". The food had no seasoning and needed salt, pepper and even hot sauce to make it edible to my standards. I was the most excited because my friend told me they had beignets so I was expecting the traditional large size, light and airy, golden brown with to much powdered sugar but when they came they were comparable size of a half dollar, they were mostly dough and had hardly and powdered sugar. The inside was mostly pretty but they were unsettling photos in the establishment that for lack of better word made me feel unwelcome

    Sean L.

    I stopped in to The Back Abbey in Upland specifically to try their Abbey IPA from Hamilton Family Brewery--and it did not disappoint! The beer was excellent, with a smooth, well-balanced flavor that really hit the spot. Beyond the beer, the overall vibe of the restaurant was great. The bar is welcoming and well-stocked, and the outdoor seating made for a perfect place to relax and enjoy the day. Service was friendly and attentive, rounding out a very enjoyable visit. Whether you're in it for the drinks, the food, or the atmosphere, The Back Abbey delivers.

    Our (2) Bach Abbey Burgers, steak and Pommes Frites, fresh made potato soup and a huge pretzel. Too bad we couldn't try drinks from the bar
    Diane M.

    Loved. Loved! Loved this delicious restaurant and full bar. The menu had great variety, for even a picky eater. The four of us loved the food ( and on a road trip or we would have had drinks from their huge, well stocked bar). We ordered (2) Bach Abbey hamburgers with a yummy beef burger seasoned and sauce, just right, brioche buns, thick bacon and a great blend of flavors, We also had the steak with Pommes Frites was a good choice. Another item we tried and really really liked was the fresh made soup with a huge pretzel was delicious . Plus, we were entertained by live music and sports on the TVs. To top it off, everyone was so nice. We were so happy we didn't do junk fast food. We will make this a regular stop. Thank you The Bach Alley... it was a great decision stopping to eat at your awesome restaurant.

    Outside patio has a nice view of the city

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    Love this location better than the Claremont one. They have a wide selection of beers and the food is delicious. The service was great.

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    The steak sandwich was excellent and well as the fish and chips, but I have to say I thought my burger was boring over all great place!

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    Service is great, beers are amazing and the food doesn't disappoint. Love this place.

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    Ask the Community - The Back Abbey - Upland

    Happy hour menu?

    Yes, they have a happy hour menu! 🍻

    Where can I find nutritional information?

    Restaurants with fewer than 20 locations are not required to provide nutritional information. If you have specific questions regarding ingredients, I'm sure you can call the restaurant and ask.

    Do you need reservations?

    No you do not

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    Wicked Cow Burgers and Brews

    Wicked Cow Burgers and Brews

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Awesome food!! Tiffany was great and very friendly! Definitely coming back soon…read more. Thanks

    I overall quite enjoyed the food. I'm surprised how dry they got the leaves in the salad, which…read moremade for a rather delicious salad. The blue cheese burger I wished were a bit stronger in blue cheese flavor (as a person who loves lots of blue cheese), but the burger was definitely filling for both the eyes and the tummy. The only thing I wished is that the burger didn't feel as heavy/greasy, but if that were the case, I probably wouldn't have chosen a burger. That said, the grease did feel like it took away from the flavors, making the burger tasting milder than I had wanted. That said, it was very enjoyable overall. The dog menu was surprisingly different from what I've seen. It was surprisingly healthy looking with the amount of vegetables they added to my dog's bowl including some Brussels sprouts. There was no rice at all, which was fine for me since my dog doesn't really like rice. Unfortunately, he is so picky, so he picked out the chicken from the vegetables even with me pre-mixing it, and I think the vegetables are too firm to his liking. However, I appreciate the food being healthy and the portions, even if he himself will not really eat most of it. I'm sure some other dog will do a lot better with the bowl!

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    Bar area, burger almost gone.  Sorry I was hungry.
    Bar area, burger almost gone. Sorry I was hungry.
    Mushroom truffle burger
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    The Hitch Burger Grill - Upland

    The Hitch Burger Grill - Upland

    3.9
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    4.1 mi
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    The Hitch is a casual spot with an extensive menu! Literally anything you're craving you'll find on…read morethis menu - burgers, breakfast, tacos, wraps, corn dogs, ice cream, and on and on. The Hitch even has a drive thru which is super convenient. The value of the combo meals here are insane - upgrade your entree to a combo anf for like $4 you get a drink and a massive portion of your chosen side. We enjoyed the Sidewinder burger which had a spicy kick and the Texas burger with onion rings and bbq sauce. For our sides, we tried the friend zucchini and tater tots!

    The key to a good chili cheeseburger is to either make it easily handled so you can take bites…read morewithout making a huge mess everywhere but still get a fair amount of chili and cheese goodness. Or you abandon all hope of civility and propriety, and just make a pool of chili and cheese and try to contain it in a burger somehow. This last type you definitely want to eat with a knife and fork. What you don't want is somewhere in between--too much chili and cheese to pick up the burger, but not quite enough left over to make you consider a knife and fork. I think that's the problem with the Hitch's version. It was very hard to eat because the chili would look some onto the wrapper but it was still portable enough to never eating it as a meal. The taste was good and I could see why people like it. But I felt kind of unfulfilled after eating it. The onion rings were good but they put so many compared to the burger, at an almost 2:1 ratio. If they had made the burger a bit bigger it wouldn't have seemed that they were skimping out on the main attraction. The service was okay. I didn't feel unwelcome. It just didn't feel like anyone was super helpful--no recommendations, no one checking how I liked everything, and not much banter when ordering. It felt very clinical. The space was nice though. And I was able to read a lot so that was great. I wish it was closer for that reason if nothing else. But since it's not I'm not sure when I'll be back.

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    7/9/24 Indoor seating
    What's the use in worrying? What's the use in hurrying?  Chili Cheeseburger Combo from #HitchBurgerandGrill
    What's the use in worrying? What's the use in hurrying? Chili Cheeseburger Combo from #HitchBurgerandGrill
    7/9/24 Dining room

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    The Back Abbey - Upland - burgers - Updated June 2026

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