Stopped by Woods Cervecería after work with my dad for a cider and honestly this place was exactly what we needed. The atmosphere is very mellow and calming, making it a great spot to actually sit down and have a real conversation without feeling overwhelmed by loud music or crowds. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice plus depending on the vibe you're looking for. Their selection of ciders, beers and wines is also pretty solid. We ended up trying the Oak Dry Cider and it was crisp, refreshing and very easy to drink. The overall space feels welcoming and relaxed, definitely one of those spots you can casually stop by to unwind after a long day. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Woods Cerveceria is right at the corner of Dolores Park, so it's a great place to grab a drink and snack with friends. I stopped by for their Local Honey, stunning beer and my friend mentioned they have amazing empanadas! They were sold out of chicken so we got the mushroom, it was served hot, flavorful. I really enjoyed it! It was very cheesy too. This is a great local business to support. They have indoor seating and barrel tables with a couple chairs outside. I rec mines stopping by with some friends for sure! read more

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I love Woods. The atmosphere, the beer, the empanadas. It's all wonderful. Love that they have a location near Dolores park so you can grab stuff to go. The ham and cheese empanada is my personal fav. read more

Woods Cervecería - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quaint vibe with a deep funky bass line. I came in serenades by 80s times from the cure, to Bikini Kill to Joy Division. A Pilsner accompanied the DJ/bartender's excellent choice of tunes. Excellent service. Sitting along the great window and having a mushroom empanada rounded out the evening. Turning a lugubrious day into light and laughter. read more

Woods Cervecería - Inside - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid empanada spot This was really good; Chicken empanada Will be back soon to try some others read more

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Amazing empanadas and local beer. There's not much to not like. You can do grab and go (for the park) or sit with the friendly staff. Either way you can't go wrong. read more

Sat by the window and people watched for about an hour. Pretty tasty beer but can't really remember all too much. Nothing too unique but I remember it being a good vibe inside with a lot of plants. Right next to Dolores park which makes it a great place to stop by. read more

Woods Cervecería - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got some beers from this Castro brewery. It looks more like a store with a few things on tap to drink inside. Woods isn't like many breweries, because it seems like a place to come and sample some, and then get a pack to take with you. Has a good variety to choose from. The prices are kind of high but typical for a small craft brewery such as this. A small place with a center table surrounded by refrigerators to get beers to go. It's more like a store than a brewery to be honest. They brew here but in small batches though. Explains the high prices for beers. It's about $8 a pint. Best one we had was the Super Cerveza. This is an Argentinian Lager. Many of these are Latin American inspired. This one had flavor even though it was a bit light. Best place in the Castro for beer. It's not like a typical brewery however. There's a few on tap and you can drink inside and then get a pack for whenever. read more

Woods Cervecería - Super Cerveza - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute spot right next to Dolores park. Sell beer and wine to have in or cans to take away. Hot and delicious empanadas also available. Limited n/a options, they were sold out of the Best Day when I went so I got a La Croix. A bit loud inside for conversation. read more

Woods Cervecería - Menu - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent beer and natural wine. Chill down to earth spot, it's not brewery vibes, nor is it wine bar vibes, it's its own thing. The folks who serve you are always nice and professional. This location is great too because sometimes you want to get a nice wine or some local beers for the park that they couldn't find just anywhere. I've been purchasing from Woods for several years from all of their locations and they always get two thumbs up from me. read more

Woods Cervecería - The freeze pop pale ale - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Only rating their Empanadas in this review! The location is right across the still from the legendary Dolores Park. Every time my friends and I go to the park we have to pick up some fuel from this spot. The empanadas are the perfect hearty pocket food you need for a good time of debauchery at the park. My personal favorite in the mushrooms one and many of my friends who are not halal love the ham & cheese one. Came for the empanadas, and stayed for the beer... While there are many beverage options at the park and in the area, Woods has some awesome drafts available for under $10 (a steal in the city) as well as cans as cheap as $5! While parking for your vehicle is difficult in this area, you're not gonna want the responsibility of a car while enjoying this establishment! read more

Woods Cervecería - Mushroom Champinones Empanada - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Insanely rude staff. Kindly asked a question then was belittled by staff and his friends at the bar. they could've turned me away but helped me anyways.... never coming back. ruined such a cute spot. read more

This place is a true local gem. The staff is always friendly, and the regulars are just as welcoming--it has that laid-back, neighborhood feel that's hard to beat. Whether you're in the mood to enjoy a beer, strike up a conversation, or just people-watch, this spot never disappoints. It's also surprisingly family-friendly, which is a big plus. Always has and always will be one of my favorite places read more

Woods Cervecería - West coast IPA - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice place right next to Dolores to grab beer or wine. They have a shaded outside patio which was nice on this (rare) hot SF day. You can purchase to have a drink there or purchase to go read more

Woods Cervecería - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is such a gem. The staff is always super friendly, and the regulars give off that same welcoming vibe--it just feels like a true neighborhood spot. Whether I'm grabbing a beer, chatting with someone new, or just people-watching, it's always a good time here. And I love that it's family-friendly too--makes it easy to stop by no matter the day. It's been one of my favorites for a long time, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. read more

Ok don't get me wrong, I love this place but wtf with a four pack of canned rosé costing over $60. The patio on the hill is cute but I feel like the ambiance is better in the park across the street. Sure they have an ample selection and I could've gotten something cheaper but there aren't even prices on half the stuff. At least buy me dinner first before you price gouge me like that! (They do have delicious empanadas btw) read more

No wonder why I wasn't able to find Woods Lower Haight...they haven't officially named it yet so it's not available as a separate business on yelp yet. Stopped by while we were exploring the neighborhood. The server was really friendly and took us to the patio out back. Great selection of beers but the empanada. Wow. Their empanadas are legit! So tasty and perfect to pair with my IPA. Will be back to check out the other empanada fillings!!! read more

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Came by on a nice & sunny afternoon in Mission! Currently you can't sit inside, and they have a table right at the front door that you can order at. Sadly they were out of most of the empanada options, there was only 1 Mushroom Acelga Empanada left and they were out of the beef, chicken, and hame & cheese. Went for the mushroom, and the filling was certainly full of mushroom-y umami flavor! The style they go for is a thicker tougher crust, which personally I like a little less, but that's up to personal preference. I found that most of each bite was crust, whereas I'd prefer a lighter crust that is a base to the filling. The filling was good though and was mostly mushroom which I appreciated. I'd come back again (earlier) to try the other empanada flavors & grab some drinks for a nice day at Dolores! read more

Woods Cervecería - Mushroom Acelga Empanada - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This brewery makes some really excellent beers -- and at this location they have a small selection on tap, as well as a variety of canned options! The Local Honey Herbal Ale is absolutely delicious. It's a great location being right next to Mission Dolores park with views of the iconic Mission itself. The outdoor seating area has the potential to be nice but is unfortunately not particularly comfortable, so next time I would likely opt to just pick up cans here and take them to the park to enjoy. read more

Woods Cervecería - Local Honey Herbal Ale (on tap) - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! Cold beer, central location, and good vibes all around. (I'm done with my review but I couldn't post it until I hit the min. characters sooo.... read more

For so many years I have been wanting to relax and enjoy a cold one at Dolores Park. A couple weeks ago, during my latest visit to the Bay, I finally did this and made a quick stop by Woods Cerveceria to purchase a beer. The guy manning this market was super knowledgeable and helpful and friendly. I told him I wanted a local brew and that sours are my favorite. He suggested Woods Smooch and it's now one of my favorite brews. Thank you Woods for making my experience at Dolores Park such a positive one! read more

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My friend had been wanting to try this place for a while, and it is conveniently located a street away from Dolores Park. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, and there were plenty of open tables. I opted for the 2020 Rosé of Syrah and he opted for a beer (? I want to say that it was strawberry flavored). We both enjoyed what we ordered, and prices are pretty standard for the area -- but it would have been nice if they had the heaters on outside! read more

Woods Cervecería - Rose - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My girlfriend and I took a trip to Portland in 2022, and since then, we've missed Great Notion Brewing. I recently found out that they have a branch in Berkeley, but in the meantime, we've been getting our fix from the variety that they sell at Woods Cervecería. From the sour ales to the smoothie-style beers that we loved from our trip, this place has not disappointed with their supply. I especially love the concept of building your own rack of beer, so you have the chance to try different flavors that you might have not gone for at first glance. The Local Honey Herbal Ale is one of these brews that I've gotten to try, and its sweet and floral notes hit the spot on a weekend afternoon when you're at Dolores Park. I enjoy getting beer here, and I enjoy the chill staff at Woods Cervecería. Side note, but it also smells amazing in here 100% of the time because they very frequently have empanadas cooking. While I haven't had one myself, the aroma of the buttery crust enhances even the shopping experience. We'll be back to try one someday! read more

We stumbled upon this place on our way to board the Muni. Great beers and they make their own sparkling Chardonnay. We also tried the Kolsch beer and Hibiscus ale. Delicious! read more

Woods Cervecería - Interesting decor - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place to grab a variety of delicious beers and wines. They also offer some non-alcoholic beverages. I regularly grab a drink here with friends after our dance class at Dolores Park. The parklet is spacious, and they have space heaters for our SF summers. Another perk is the delicious empanadas, so good. The people who work there are great if you're looking for recommendations. read more

"Too cool for this world." That's the vibe I get when I stepping into the place. They've got Elvis, they've got beer growlers, heck they even have a chandelier that should be hanging in a haunted house. They are a coffee shop and a bar, they are modern yet retro, the music is upbeat yet relaxing. The vibe here is awesome and the location is hard to beat. Regardless if you a local or a tourist, you can always hang out here, but if it's daytime, let's be real. The joint is located next to Delores park, so get your growler of delicious honey beer, a few of their green certified plastic cups that are made without petrochemicals (I told you they are too cool) and hit up the beautiful park. Establishment is totally cool about it and that was really surprising. I feel like a similar joint in the South would have been enforcing some nonsense filled policy of not taking the beer out of the place. Basically, this spot is a winner, I can only aspire to be as cool as them one day. read more

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3.5 stars. My friend wanted to check this place out after dinner so we arrived around 8pm on a Monday. There were people sitting at the bar but not too many others inside of this cozy place. The lighting was dim so it might be hard for some people to read the menu. There were a handful of drinks and a handful of empanadas on the menu. I don't remember what my friends ordered, but I ordered the Retro Pilsner ($6 for 12oz) and the Pollo empanada ($6) because they were sold out of the carne. The Retro Pilsner was light and tasted not bad. If you don't really drink or want a light beer, then the Retro Pilsner would be good for you. The Pollo empanada was just okay to me and filled me up since I was still hungry after dinner. This place was okay to me for drinks and the empanadas. I would try the other empanadas if I was in the area as well as the drinks. read more

Woods Cervecería - Retro Pilsner in the middle - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What you can expect here is friendly service, amazing empanadas, and great craft beer. I did the crusoe and it is a double ipa so if you're an ipa fan you have to try this one. It is super strong and refreshing. I also have had the mushroom empanada 4/5, the beef empanada 3.5/5 and the cheddar cheese empanada 10/5. Completely knocks it out of the park. Trynit for yourself and thank me later! read more

Woods Cervecería - Menu - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The mateveza is interesting, in a spiked-coffee sort of way: you've got the alcohol from the beer, then the uplift from the maté. It's a taste worth acquiring. And if you're not into mateveza, they've got plenty of other beers to choose from. The empanadas are worth the stop themselves, by the way. It seems that the bar area is closed, and they're doing only storefront ordering/pickup and outside seats only, no doubt to the delight of many in San Francisco who are nostalgic for May 2020. read more

Great location and delicious beer. Their outdoor setup post-quarantine is unique and creates a great ambiance. read more

Woods Cervecería - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The San Francisco Brewery Tour...STOP #5 Last stop of my SF Beer Tour...Smallest beer selection and also the smallest room...but all the beer was good! Though I was pretty wasted at this point so everything touching my lips tasted deeeeeeeelicious! ;) $4 tasty empanadas to keep you going...cheese was alright, chicken was way better. MEAT! I should come here sober next time. read more

Woods Cervecería - Sharing is caring - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Spent an afternoon in Dolores Park and when it was snack time I was fortunate to cross paths with this gem. I tried a few empanadas which is why I'm drawing a blank on Swiss Chard or Aged Cheddar being my absolute fave, but I'll be back soon enough to solve the mystery. The space is tight when it's to capacity so if you have any personal space issues get your items to go. read more

Woods Cervecería - Either Swiss Chard or Aged Cheddar...I will be back to confirm as it was soooo, sooo good - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent spot to grab a beer if you're going to/leaving Mission Dolores park. They offer some nice options and a good variety of drinks for all types of palettes. I recommend trying an empanada or two from here as well! read more

Wow. High quality beer served in fancy glasses ranging from ($5-$7) and amazing empanadas in a variety of flavors for $4. Don't leave without an empanada! My friend swears by this brewery, and he wasn't kidding. I ordered the vintage morpho, the girliest beer I could find (made with hibiscus) and I loved it. I tried sips of my friends' beer, and I liked them too. We couldn't resist second rounds of drinks and empanadas. I tried and like most of the flavors (beef, chicken, ham & cheese), but I fell in love instantly with the mushroom one. Needless to say, I got seconds of that one :) This place is so accessible by Muni, and it's right next to Dolores Park. Definitely a great place to catch up with friends in a chill environment. I just wish they had more tables. According to a sign, the place is under a little renovation. Nonetheless, service was impressive. It was crowded and there was only one guy handling everything. Props to him. read more

Woods Cervecería - Beer & mushroom empanada - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have a nice outside seating. However, the guys there weren't as friendly. To be honest it felt as if they only showed GREAT customer service to white people only. Wouldn't recommend this place. read more

I went to buy a bottle of wine to take home and the guy at the register had the audacity to say "did I see no tip on that?" Tip for what? Picking up the bottle and handing it to me so that I can drink it at home? He had the worst attitude and was a big racist. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND read more

Pros - They brew some great beer and have other local beers on tap - You can buy single beers - The Yerba Mate beers are really good - The people that work there are great Cons - A small additional fee per bottle of beer if you plan on drinking there read more

My friends and I were excited to have a four pack of beer and some empanadas on the lovely parklettes of this establishment, bathed in the soft lighting of the hanging Edison lights, comforted by the warmth of a heater. But alas, it wasn't meant to be. The rude dude who works there chased after us and mumbled something about four packs needing to be for to go only. Was there a sign advising us of this? If it was there it wasn't large enough to notice. Were we asked upon purchasing if we intended to eat at the parklettes? Absolutely not. Do I regret giving a 15% tip for no service and being rudely chased off the property? Absolutely. 0 stars for this ridiculous situation and one star for the yummy mushroom empanadas that I finished in the cold sitting on the steps leading to the Dolores park tennis courts. read more

Huge s/o to my boy Rey for pointing this place out to me. Before heading to the park, we decided to pick up a few empanadas for a quick bite and boy were these delicious! He suggested the ham & cheese which were on point. Their empanadas are big in portion and lightly baked. The cheese is super good and has that perfect gooey texture. Once you start munching through, the ham comes and it becomes a game-changer. The outer dough is soft and fluffy; not over baked or dark in any edges although I do love that sometimes lol. Their empanadas and beer creates a perfect pair and is the right match for any occasion. This is a great place to stop-in for a quick bite. I will be sure to come again for more! read more

Woods Cervecería - Ham & cheese - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

what happened to this place? it used to be an inviting spot to grab a drink, now it's quite dark, cold and empty. Good selection of beers but I always feel like I'm interrupting the bartender from chatting with his buddy read more