This is a great place to hang out, grab some nosh, have a drink, and spend time with your favorite…read morepeople.
[Format & Space]
Seat yourself*, review the menus at the table, order at the bar, they bring your food and drinks to your table.
*Plenty of tables, some with long benches, others with chairs on the inside. There's also a large patio.
This is a welcome and safe space.
[Drinks]
Right up front, I'm going to tell you I'm a lightweight. I'm allergic to alcohol, so I don't drink often. Here's one of the things I love about The 649. They have a fantastic selection of mocktails that are created with the same creativity, flair, and intention as a "leaded" cocktail. I appreciate that I get to participate and not be stuck with a lemonade, zero alcohol beer, or wine. So, HUZZAH for creating an inviting space for a non-drinker!
There *are* times when I'm willing to risk the lobster-bod, itchiness, and stuffy nose and there are plenty of cocktails from which to choose!
[Food]
There's a nice selection of sharable plates and mains. I've personally tried the flatbread pizza, Bavarian pretzel, Cubano, and Brisket Press, all of which were delish.
[Service]
The service has always been fabulous. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
[Activities]
There are a few TVs around the bar with sports. It was a great place to catch some of the World Cup games.
Additionally, there are several games that you can borrow and play, which is a lot of fun.
[Location]
Tucked in a busy shopping center with Safeway as an anchor. Parking hasn't been super problematic yet, but based on one of the other reviewers (Ron R - loved your formatting too, so I borrowed it until we get rich text formatting or emojis!) I can see where it could be a challenge.