I really like this place and hope it sticks around because it has a cool vibe and is a great place to hang out in an area that doesn't have much else. The service was great! That being said, the food I have had so far is very average and overpriced for the portion size. I guess that can be said for most places these days though. So far I have tried the BBQ burger, BBQ sandwich, and Caprese sandwich. The pizza looks good so will have to try that next. I really liked their local beer selections but was disappointed the last time I went and was told they don't make their own beer anymore. They still have a good selection of beers on tap though. read more

Food menu and weekly specials! Monday and Tuesday - $9 Any burger on the menu Add a side salad or fries for $3 extra! Wednesday - $8 for six wings or $15 dollars for 12 wings Thursday - $10 any chicken Sandwhich on the menu (includes Nashville fried chicken sandwich, caprese chicken sandwich, and chicken BLT with avocado) Add a side salad or fries for $3 extra! Sunday - $10 for any one topping pizza of your choice or $13 for any pizza on our menu! All pizzas are 12 inches and are hand tossed - pizza dough and marinara sauce are made in house! Monday - Thursday we have happy hour 11 AM to 5 PM - All pints are $5 !! (anything on our tap list) read more

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Something feels off here. The vibes in this place are weird and looking into the yelp page confirmed my suspicion. First off, Im 100% sure the owner here uses ChatGPT to answer all negative yelp reviews. Any business owner worth their weight is able to think for themselves and use their brain to answer unless they're completely illiterate or too incompetent to think of a good response. Second off, are they even a brewery? I see cans and taps of their own beer, but looking into the business, I dont think they own a brewery at all. This is more along the lines of a taphouse/pub. THAT BEING SAID, the food is quite nice. I think the pizza is great and it feels like they make and roll their own dough which is respectable and ambitious for a random little spot like this. But It is quiet...too quiet. The beer tender would constantly hangout at the handicap table talking to any co-worker with free time on their hands for a long time. Seems like a cushy job honestly. I'm assuming they would hold conversation with customers, but unfortunately There were no customers... its a ghost town, and i left thinking, "This place is creepy." I'll just pick up and eat the pizza at home next time. I'm waiting to see what generic CHATGPT response the owner gives me. read more

Met a buddy here for lunch on Saturday afternoon. We brought our pups (as always). We sat out on the patio which is dog friendly. The day was super hot but the patio is in the shade and it was super comfortable with a breeze. Service was excellent. They brought water for the dogs right away. I ordered the fish sandwich and my friend had the Chicken BLT. Food was great. They have a nice selection of beers. The menu has a lot of options. Also ordered some burgers for the dogs (patties with no salt). If you haven't tried this spot yet...you should. Great spot in Escondido. read more

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My husband and I were searching for a decent dinner deal in the Escondido area and found this little gem. It was a Tuesday so we both had the $9 burger special. I got mushroom Swiss and he got something with Bbq sauce and bacon on lettuce wrap. We sat at the bar where the bartender checked on us often - she really did provide service with a smile. She even helped us with some tasters of beer before we ultimately decided on our pints. The place is clean and inviting though sadly there were only like 2 other tables when we were there (could have been due to it being past 9pm on a weekday however). Great deals and great service- we will be back read more

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We ordered drinks, nachos, pizza, and several orders of wings. The nachos were particularly disappointing. The menu specifically describes them as being made with shredded cheddar cheese, but what arrived appeared to be a melted liquid cheese that did not resemble shredded cheese at all. We also ordered brisket on the nachos, and the meat was not appetizing. I asked our server whether the cheese was correct, and after confirming that it was, I asked if it was supposed to be shredded cheese. He then said he would see if he could "find some". He returned with a bowl of cold shredded mozzarella. At that point, there really wasn't a way to enjoy the nachos as intended, and the entire situation was frustrating and disappointing. The pizza was also a letdown. It was noticeably burnt, and the crust was extremely hard. The wings themselves were delicious, which was one of the few positives of the meal. However, we were disappointed to find that the flavors had changed from the sweet chili flavor we remembered to an Asian zing flavor. While we understand that menus and recipes change, it was noticeably different from what we had previously enjoyed. Unfortunately, the service added to the overall disappointment. Our server did not seem to recognize that there were issues with the food or that our experience was anything less than satisfactory. Throughout the meal, our group also felt rushed, despite arriving several hours before closing. That made the experience feel even less welcoming. I emailed the manager to let them know about this experience and never heard back so that only added to the disappointing experience. Im hoping management looks into the quality of the food, the accuracy of the menu descriptions, and the service experience. Definitely wont be returning and I advise anyone looking for a nice beer tavern to look elsewhere. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Disappointing nachos with a side of cold mozzarella cheese? - American Near Me - Escondido, California

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Service was prompt and friendly. This is a local joint that has a nice modern interior and tavern vibe exterior. It was a little bit cold and our waitress offered to close the garage doors. Dogs are welcome in the patio. We all ordered burgers, kids burgers are plain, patties, pickles, and cheese. They forgot our cheese and we had to ask for the slices. The adults ordered a Cali burger and bear classic burger, the brioche buns toasted are very tasty, and the fries are cooked well and salted. The patties were bland and could use seasonings. Otherwise it's a nice local joint, we didn't try out the beers on tap but lots of other guests did. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Bear Classic Burger - American Near Me - Escondido, California

It's my first time here and so far I've been super super impressed. The staff was super sweet and super accommodating. I honestly just wanted Frys and brisket and they gave it to me. On top of that it was super yummy! I also had some yummy kombucha and the vibe was really nice. Will food sure be back to try more. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Kombucha - American Near Me - Escondido, California

On the way back from a recent road trip I stopped by Bear Roots Tavern in northern Escondido! This restaurant & craft beer tasting room on El Norte Parkway is impressive, both inside and out! It has that nice open-air vibe that is common to many Grand Avenue establishments. The service I experienced was welcoming and friendly. The place seems popular with salt-of-the-earth Esco locals. My first priority was to digest their fantastic selection of beers on tap. For my first I chose what's called "Deep Rooted", a Double IPA coming in at 8.9% ABV. It was outstanding; however, I was served a short pour. Not sure why but the presentation suffered for it. Looked like someone took a drink out of it. My second beer was called "Lecker", a German Pilsner coming in at 5.6% ABV. This one was excellent! Light bodied and crisp with a delightful floral note. The food menu looked great. A nice selection of pub grub style dishes. I was most interested in their selection of hot dogs, made with a Nathan's 6" frank. I ordered the "Tijuana Dog" and it was very tasty, artfully constructed and nicely presented. It's a bacon wrapped dog, topped with grilled onions & bell peppers, jalapeno and a cilantro aioli drizz. The dog was plump, juicy and hot but the jalapeno wasn't really present. I would have appreciated a little more of a kick. I have eaten these things back in the day on the streets of TJ and this wasn't really the same. I do appreciate their version which chefs up an otherwise pedestrian handheld treat. I observed several other dishes come out to other patrons and they all looked very good. I look forward to visiting again soon. read more

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Great food and service. Tavern is very clean. Great selection of beers. Very friendly bartenders.

Great beer, GREAT PRICES!!! Shayla is a wonderful bartender. Different specials for different days. $5 pints on Sunday all day read more

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It was a very basic spot. The restaurant had a good amount of foot traffic and we were allowed to seat ourselves anywhere we would like. The food was basic and alittle slow on coming out. The server was good and very attentive. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Spinach Dip - American Near Me - Escondido, California

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We stopped here on our way back from pumpkin picking at Bates Nut Farm. This bar/ restaurant was clean and nice! I loved our waitress! They are family and dog friendly. Food was delicious! They have a kids menu. We had the burger, nachos, onion rings and kid Mac and cheese. They have plenty of TVs, nice seating, great bar. They have items for purchase sure as T-shirts. Definitely try them out! read more

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This place is super cute, with comfy modern decor. The booth even had outlets so you could charge your electronic devices. TVs were playing the Padres game so we could really enjoy some sports viewing while drinking our beers. We loved that you could try what was on tap and then you could order a variety of sizes when you decided on your favorite. The service was quick, super friendly and the prices were affordable. The food was also tasty. We got a kids burger, a chicken pesto sandwich and an adult burger. Please note that the fries are extra, but the prices were great, so a few extra bucks for fries or a salad is no big deal. Try it!!! read more

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Dog friendly so plus for us. We didn't have our pooch with us this time so sat inside. Nice & clean. Server wasn't very friendly but good. Good choice of beers and beers were good. Little high pricing for food. My wife got their nachos and it's has a really good different tasting liquid cheese on it. I got the chili dog and it was ok. It was a hot dog with ok chili. She got their cake dessert that was high priced and not that big, but she really liked it. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Dog friendly :) - American Near Me - Escondido, California

It's easy to make reservations, even for a group of 15. and they accommodated when more people showed up than planned. We were able to have separate checks which is invaluable for our social group gatherings. The food is good and our server Skye is cheerful and great! Nothing rattles her! We'll be back! read more

Went to Bear Roots because I saw great reviews and watch the sunset with a beer and appetizers. The Fried appetizer was pretty good but the marinara sauce for the cheese was overloaded with oregano. Fried pickles were great. We then opted for the brisket nachos with jalapenos. Brisket was tasteless and jalapenos were a bust. Not very flavorful. At least the chips were good. When you got to add hot sauce you know something's off. Service was mixed. First contact was great but everything else was pretty slow. Tables around us complained too. Beer was a high point. Lecker and Birra Felicia were good. View sunset and ambiance was a plus. read more

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Where do I start. The girl server was sweet but it didn't make up for the experience. Soccer team came during a game break . It wasn't busy at all when we arrived. Yet it took two hours to get our food. 40mins to get my water! Possible short staff as it was only her and one guy doing everything. The tv for the soccer World Cup came was bad reception-pic to follow. Two tables next to us havnt been cleaned off in over 2 hours. After I expressed the issues, manager said sorry no compensation until I said unacceptable. He then said 1/2 off a salad only. I had to fight for a reasonable compensate for this experience. Def not coming back. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Bad tv service - American Near Me - Escondido, California

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I like this place but feels like it's on the verge of closing down. Last time I was there half the beers were out, and it took over an hour for the food (which was good to be fair) to come. The time before that they took hot dogs off the menu which seemed to be a big promotional item. Unsure their future is feeling so hot... read more

This place has been on my list to try for a while now and I'm so glad I did! Dog friendly wrap around patio, open and ample seating, plenty of TVs to watch any sports games you want. My friend and I showed up mid afternoon on a Sunday and the place was relatively calm, maybe a handful of patrons enjoying the afternoon. Service was great, I forgot our server's name but he was super nice and gave us some great recommendations! I ordered a flight of beers and nachos. The beer flight was $15 for 5, 5oz pours of beer. That's an amazing price and the beer selection is extensive with something for everyone. I really enjoyed their sour, blueberry ipa and stout. Unfortunately their to go selection is picked through pretty well, so i would have needed to head to one of the vista locations for anything to take home thay I wanted. The nachos were massive and delicious. There was a good balance of smoked brisket atop a mountain of chips, beer cheese, pico, and sauce. It was more than enough for me, and very easily shareable! read more

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Great food and service! The brisket sandwich was messy but delicious. Wings were crispy. Pizza and pretzels were both fresh and tasty. Good beer selection. Also the decor is fresh and really pretty. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Really cool eco art wall - American Near Me - Escondido, California

It's really nice to have a local brew pub in Escondido! I've been multiple times and really like it. Very open concept that has a modern feel to it. There is a nice indoor/outdoor vibe as there are some really big glass garage type windows that open (or close). The service has always been very prompt and friendly. I keep going back to their pizza's as they are quite good. I also suggest checking the special of the day as they usually have some pretty cool ones. They also have beer! Quite a few to be honest and if you aren't sure they are great at helping you figure out what works for you. For good food served by nice people in a clean and modern environment, this is the place! read more

This saddens me to update my reviews. We have been frequenting this wonderful gastropub for years. Excellent craft beers, great food and wonderful staff..,and now this place has declined in all aspects. They no longer have their own craft beers, their menu has declined and the staff acts like they don't want to be there. The owner shut down their brewery and closed their Vista Gastropub. This location is a hollow representation of its former self. The beers are mostly Karl Strauss which are not interesting. There are several places on Grand Avenue in Escondido which are busy while this place is dying. This is so sad; we used to love this place, but no more. read more

Service was good. Food was very average bar food. Probably safest to stay with the burger. For the price (on the higher side) I would probably go somewhere else. Pretzel very average for 16 bucks. Fish and chips small portions with mainly batter and little fish. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The shopping center looks a bit dated, and I expected this place to be super casual, but it was more elevated inside, very clean, had a fresh, and modern design inside. The staff were all friendly and the service was on point too. We ordered a variety of things: beers, a beer flight, a burger, pizza, wings, chicken sandwiches, hot dog, sides and desserts. Everything was great. We were a little disappointed when our orders came out without fries (looking back it didn't say them came with any) so make note to order some - they're seasoned, curly, and you'll want them! Overall, I look forward to coming back and trying out more of their menu. read more

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This brewery is close to home and had its grand opening not too long ago. We decided to give it a try after driving by a few times and I'm so glad we did! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome in the patio area. It's open seating. Our server immediately greeted us and took our drink orders. He was so nice and helpful. He gave me suggestions and offered me samples. I ended up ordering the Bite the Bullet Ale. I was surprised how good it tasted for how strong it is (11.9%). My husband and I shared the Bear Roots Nachos and we got it with smoked brisket and jalapeño cheese. I thought it was okay because I wasn't a fan of the brisket but my husband thought it was good. We also shared the Nashville Fried Chicken sandwich. We both felt like it's the best Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich we've had. It came with a large piece of chicken and tasted really good. The sandwich does not come with anything so we also ordered a small bowl of fries. They came out super hot and fresh. All the staff were so friendly and the place is very open and clean. We are looking forward to going back with our doggie and trying more beers and their hot dogs. read more

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This place is freaking awesome. I needed a spot to feed the kids after our Wild Animal Park adventure up the road. This place had what my kids wanted to eat so we pulled in. I was a bit worried at first it was more bar than restaurant, but thankfully I was dead wrong. The food was killer. I've noticed this trend that kids Mac and cheese at many spots these days is basically just box Mac and cheese. Not here - in fact the Mac and cheese is so good it should be on the grown up menu. My chicken sandwich was massive which is good cause it didn't come with fries. Very tasty and again so massive I had to cut it in half. The staff was friendly and helpful. I no longer consume alcohol and the waitress brought what I assume is some kind of brew master over to discuss the numerous NA beer options they had. That was awesome This place is rad and if I was a resident of San Diego County I would return often. read more

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Spacious and clean location staff very friendly and on it! We came around 2 on a Saturday and not too busy. We had the BIG pretzel and that was amazing, we had it with the white ale cheese and needed another serving for that. We also had the fried zucchini which were a tad greasy but delicious. I think of the strain a bit before putting in basket they would be less greasy and oil wouldn't collect on liner or basket . Vegetarian Portobello Burger was delicious and brioche bun was super toasty it made burger even better ! Hubby had the fish and chips ( curly fries ) and those were very good too . Son had a grilled cheese that was not on the menu, but they asked and cook went ahead and made it! Now this is a good and our spot to return with other Family and friends read more

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Beer is cold and the burger specials are great . Keep wanting to go on Sunday to try the pizza special but haven't made it yet . Vibe is pretty good too . read more

Everything and everyone was so great. The wings were so delicious. Lots of space and no wait! read more

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Pros: - its clean - spacious; good amount of indoor, outdoor and bar seating - friendly staff - portions are bigger in real life than the pics make them appear on Yelp Cons: - the taplist is very IPA heavy and not much in the way of dark, sour or other styles - a lot of the menu is fried food and when it gets busy, the fryer gets backed up like on an episode of Chopped, so your food might take longer than usual Overall, 4 stars. Escondido is always in need of new options and Bear Roots is a welcome addition. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - Pepperoni & Pineapple Pizza - American Near Me - Escondido, California

Just ate at Bear Roots Tavern. Nice and relaxed atmosphere. Well decorated for Tavern..I had the Meat Lovers Pizza. It has plenty of meats:) Nice dough and quality meats. Staffs were very friendly and service was great. I would recommend this place if you are looking to chill and hangout with friends. Great beer selection:) read more

We needed a place to land before a game at Escondido high school. Loved the vibe and ended up really enjoying all the food and beer we ordered! read more

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We tried this place (finally!) for the first time. Nice interior, nice sit-down ambience. It was a hotdog special day, so we both had a hotdog, and large fries. Food was as expected: bar food to go with beer. The menu is a bit limited: hot dogs, burgers, some salads and pizzas. They were completely out of the pizzas that night. The beer menu had something for everyone. You will find some beer you can go with. The wait staff were friendly and talkative. The service was on point, nothing to complain about. Good neighborhood place to have a glass of craft beer and some bites to go with in a nice relaxing ambiance. Definitely a good addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Great place to go if you are looking for a quiet atmosphere. Food is good and a decent beer selection.

They've just opened up recently, so they have a TON of kinks to still work out. I was in with the family last night, and we were greeted and seated promptly. The dining room has a very sports bar like vibe. With TVs playing the games. Our waiter came over and the first thing he says is, "I'm sorry guys but we are OUT of a bunch of beers!" And proceeds to name five beers on the menu they were out of (buuuuuuut, isn't this a brewery?). We settled on a couple of pints of what was in stock and ordered food. Be warned: The burgers and sandwiches are all à La carte. So if you order a burger that is all you will get; a sad lonely burger on a plate. If you want fries with that, you'll have to shell out extra coin. We waited a very, very long time for our food, and our appetizer came out with our main dishes-which drives me absolutely nuts. It's a total amateur move. The burgers and the sandwich were all ok, but just ok. I've had worse, but I've had way better for the money. They definitely needed fries but we'd waited so long for our food we just decided not to order anything else. This place has great potential, so I'm going to give it a few months and maybe try it again at a much later date when they've had time to smooth over the rough patches. They weren't terrible, but they weren't great either. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - American Near Me - Escondido, California

We've been watching this place be build for months and it's finally open! We came in and were seated right away. The inside had a very welcoming clean ambiance and the bar was really pretty. We ordered curly fries, mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings and a pepperoni pizza. The menu says flat press but they said it was a misprint and that the it's actually pizza. The curly fries were delicious and seasoned perfectly, the mozzarella sticks were defiantly frozen because they hardened fast and kind of reminded me of lunch lady mozzarella sticks, pretty mediocre and no cheese pull. The buffalo wings were seasoned really well, the perfect amount of sauce on them with a really good ranch. And the pizza was just okay, some of the cheese wasn't melted and the dough was cheap. Over all good food but not great or anything to really crave. My wife got an American ale and she liked it a lot so the beers are pretty good but all they have is beer (name gives it away) so don't come here looking for a mixed drink. Ranch dip: 8/10 read more

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I loved this beer to much, this is purely a review on the beer and appetizer we had! I feel compelled to write this review because of the coziness of this place (even with the roll up doors open), it has perfect lighting, it's open enough that it doesn't feel crowded, and the customer service was exceptional! We had the Bear Roots Sample Plater, and everything wash delicious. My fiancé has the Sol Source Session, and loved it. Ordered the Bear Cookie, and it is so good, I'm grabbing a 4-pack to take home. Even ordered an extra 5 oz while I wait for mi amor to finish his beer. Next time we come to visit our family, we will definitely be back! read more

Bear Roots Tavern - What a cute place! Feels cozy. - American Near Me - Escondido, California

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Popped in here for lunch today, and was not impressed. I ordered the brisket sliders and the meat tasted like it came from the back of the Schwan truck. Previously Frozen with a cheap BBQ sauce. I ordered a pint of their Mexican lager which was okay but just okay. The music is too loud and on a day when it was 60° outside all the windows were open. I made a point to mention the weird weather to the server who just kind of shrugged it off. Not a great experience and I will likely not be back. read more

Bear Roots Tavern - American Near Me - Escondido, California

Can here on a Friday early evening in late November. Parking sucks. Had to park in the adjacent lot by the donut place. Venue is nice. Everything appeared to be clean and new. Out of 6 beers, I found one that I liked (I enjoy IPA's). My husband didn't care for any of them (He's an IPA and Ale kinds guy). BR Super smash light finish fairly Dry. Sol source session fruity-ish (the one I liked) Rooted in the west. Light bodied. Little aroma. Rooted in Nelson. Bitter Fall in pumpkin ale. lager-ish Ginger's island. Notes of ginger root. The server noticed that I drank only one of the tasters and offered to pour me a full glass of the one that I did like. I accepted. I was told that the pizza takes a SIGNIFICANTLY longer time than the rest of the food. Or they fired it when I reminded them about it; after my husband was done eating. I wanted to cancell the order. The pizza was tasty but you need a fork to eat it because the center was soft and mushy. Not a slice that you could pick up. Had to ask for napkins and got only two. Did not receive any utensils or water. Had to ask for water twice. Wings and burger were good. Wait staff was nice, but they were noticeably understaffed which impacted service and our ability to request for items. Not an impressive first visit, shortly after their grand opening. I'll probably give them a few months and then reevaluate. read more

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