Burgers and Brew is one of those places I don't get to nearly as often as I'd like, but whenever I'm in the area and stop by, I'm reminded why I like it so much. The name pretty much tells you exactly what you're getting, and thankfully they're really good at both. The burgers are the main event. Big, messy in the way a good burger is supposed to be, and actually worth being hungry for. There are enough options that you can switch it up every time, although I usually end up staring at the menu for way too long just to order something similar to what I always get anyway. The fries are great alongside it, and obviously having a good beer with everything doesn't exactly hurt. The atmosphere is another reason I like this place. It's lively and casual without feeling like they're trying too hard to manufacture a "cool" restaurant. You can come in with friends, grab a burger and a beer, hang out for a while, and nobody is rushing you out the door. Service has always been friendly and pretty on top of things, even when they're busy. And considering how packed places like this can get, that deserves some credit. It's definitely not an everyday kind of meal unless you're trying to personally keep the beef industry afloat, but when you're craving a real burger, Burgers and Brew is hard to argue with. Five stars and absolutely worth coming back to. read more

What a great spot for some food and drink. Good options has far as beers and ciders. I was happy to see they had a Brewery X Seltzer but sad to find out they were out. We only ordered sweet potato fries. They were very good and the portion size was amazing. The main reason for the five stars is the bartender. I did not get his name but he was great. Younger guy that was very kind, respectful and made sure we were taken care of. Good spot to hang out. Restaurant was busy and a lot of the food we saw go out looked very good. read more

If you're rolling through Chico and looking for a place that actually lives up to the name, Burgers & Brew doesn't just talk a good game... it delivers for us! From the moment you walk up, it's got that classic brick and wood feel that says you're about to eat well. Step inside and you're greeted by a wall of taps that feels like a beer lover's playground. The place hums... great music, good energy, and a staff that's clearly in rhythm with it all. We didn't mess around with the order. My daughter went with the blue cheese burger special, her boyfriend took on the bacon jalapeño burger, and I went straight for the pastrami burger. Every one of them came out looking like a culinary masterpiece. The blue cheese had that perfect balance... bold but not overpowering as they are want to be. Her boyfriend said the bacon jalapeño brought just enough heat to keep things interesting without stealing the show, probably too weak for me ;). My pastrami burger was a heavyweight... stacked, savory, and the kind of messy you don't even try to clean up until you're done. Think Katz deli melding with a west coast hip scene burger. Now let's talk onion rings... because these deserve it. Golden, crispy, and just the right crunch when you bite in. Not greasy, not soggy, just dialed in exactly how they should be. Add the garlic sauce and now you're playing a different game altogether. That sauce is not optional, it's essential and fabulous on everything. The beer selection is deep, the kind where you stand there for a minute pretending you're making a thoughtful decision when really you just want to try everything. Service was on point from start to finish. No waiting around, no chasing anyone down... just attentive, easy, and done right. Only downside, and it's not really their fault, is parking. Downtown Chico can make you work a little for it. But once you're inside, with a cold beer in hand and a burger staring you down, you won't care how far you walked. I will be back, it is well worth the money. read more

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I was moving my son into the dorms last weekend and we wanted to go out to dinner with some of his new soccer teammates and their families. We have been to Burgers N Brew in Davis and West Sacramento often so we knew it would be a great bet! I ordered my usual (Bacon Bleu Cheese Burger with a salad) and my son ordered a steak sandwich for the first time! He said it was good, but I think he will stick to his usual next time (hot dog and fries). Our service was great. We were a group of 8 and the cashier had us order together but we paid separately on one tab. He said he wanted all of our food to come out at the same time. It was a weird way to do it, but it worked. The restaurant was very clean and inviting. We drank water and had to get up a few times to refill our cups. It would have been nice to have been offered a pitcher of water...but we also didn't ask for one. Everyone else enjoyed their food. I raved over the balsamic dressing on the salad and they loved that too!! We will definitely eat here again when we are up visiting the boys! read more

Burgers and Brew - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

Visited September 26th..see my receipt as always. After having suishi at the Rawbar ( awesome place) we did some shopping and saw this place and decided to check it out. It's a cool beer and burgers place with indoor and outside seating. It has a ton of beers to choose from! Although I am not a beer drinker we did try a few samples offered by Nico ( really nice and cordial employee). We decided on sharing a pale ale and got the garlic fries as well. We only nibbled on the fries because we had suishi awhile ago but we loved that there was alot of garlic on the crunchy fries! Very tasty! More leftovers! It had a nice cool and relaxing vibe. If you love beer then this is the place to go! Fun and relaxing environment. Kiddos welcome with kids menu. Fur babies also welcome. Nothing fancy...Great for University area! read more

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Burgers Done Right -- Props to the Latino Kitchen Crew Food solid 5 , but hygiene n cleanliness is critical -1(waste basket overflow, dirty towels on floors, empty toilet rolls on the floor tossed and on top of the toilet paper holder, spit on the floor and sink had food debris possible vomit) First time at Burgers n Brew and it hit the spot! We ordered the BLT with onion rings and an onion mushroom cheeseburger cooked medium-rare with steak fries -- juicy, full of flavor, and made just right. The BLT had that crisp chicharrón-style bite just as I asked for it, and the onion rings were golden and crunchy. Drinks were on point too -- an ice-cold 20 oz Sierra Nevada and a 16 oz Guinness that came out perfectly chilled. Only downside: the women's restroom really needed attention, especially considering there was enough staff on hand to keep it clean. But the Latino kitchen crew absolutely rocked it -- hardworking men putting out delicious food with pride and consistency. Major props to them! Overall, a tasty experience and worth a visit if you're craving a solid burger and brew. read more

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Food was 7/10 but the restaurant was dirty. This was most noticeable in the woman's bathroom. All fixable. read more

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The service was decent. The burger patties were the equivalent of a frozen Costco burger patty. The tables were dirty and old plates were still sitting on tables. The bathrooms were atrocious. You can tell no one has checked on them in a long time. I won't be going back to this location. read more

Burger and Brew is truly one of my top 3 places of all time. The burgers are amazing, and my friends usually order the other sandwiches, which are just as good. The fries are incredible, and the shakes are delicious too. If you ever want to grab some drinks, this is also the perfect place to go. They're always friendly, the portions are great, and the whole atmosphere makes it worth coming back. When they block off the streets for the markets, it's an especially perfect spot because you can sit outside, enjoy a great meal, and see everything going on around you. Anytime I'm in the area, I have to stop here. I seriously need them to expand to the Bay Area! read more

I'm local. I hadn't been there for probably a year. The five star reviews seem to be from OOT parents dropping their kids off at Chico State, people who wouldn't notice if a penguin took a dump in their French fries, because they're understandably absorbed in their fleeing children's every word and deed on an emotional weekend. Burgers are "meh", and my only reason for going back is that they have an ok lamb burger, which I haven't otherwise found north of Sacramento (where there are much better lamb burgers). The place is absolutely filthy. Greasy fingerprints on every surface that could possibly display them. Spill residue and trash everywhere. There's absolutely no way that my wife would eat here. She hasn't been there in years, and now would turn around and leave as soon as she saw the place. Looking around while eating, I couldn't finish my meal, and I left. And I'm pretty easy. I like dives, but not filth. I don't think that this is meant to be a dive, AND it's progressively become a s******e. And, all the while, the "manager", who didn't appear to "manage" anything, except for conversation and passing out free beer samples to his buddies at the bar (one of whom was clearly, from their banter, a fired former employee), did nothing else but gossip and bitch about higher management, while the employees also had multiple free beer samples, and stood around and chatted with each other. While the environment grew even more disgusting. Shouldn't these people be trying to at least keep the the place presentable, if not really clean? Isn't this a regional chain? I'm sure that no one from Sacramento has been here recently. I don't like to see a business fail, but this one deserves to. read more

Service was good. We ordered 3 burgers and asked for medium done. All 3 were so rare that the juice saturated the bottom buns. I picked up our tray and showed the waiter. He asked what he could do about it. He did not offer to return our money. Not a good response read more

First and last time I will visit this place. I ordered a mushroom burger with NO onions and NO bun. Also the garlic fries. They put onions on my burger and a bun when I clearly said no to both. Up charge for garlic fries, little to no garlic! The fries were awful. The hamburger patty was so dry, and there was what was equal to one mushroom sliced. The side of ranch and the ketchup tasted very old! I got water but couldn't drink it, it was like sewer water. I ended up getting a sprite that was ok. Very slow service for crappy food! Atmosphere was so loud with noise, I don't even think there was music playing. Never ever again! I feel like I'm going to throw up from the little amount of food that I did eat. (Hamburger patty and about 6 fries) I don't think they ever clean the tables, so sticky and dirty!! Hope I don't get food poisoning!! Very over priced. read more

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Good brew! Really good Fish Sammy...fresh and tasty. Equally good service ....was a bit bothered to find one ladies stall taped off and other toilet not flushing . Server didn't seem too concerned and as I needed to use restroom my stay was shortened. Good food ....just more attention to facilities needed . read more

Burgers and Brew - Fish Sammy and curly fries - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

The food is always great. Tables are always dirty. There's a girl who works there blond ,glasses , short short shorts. I don't know what her job description is but maybe someone who handles the register , brings food occasionally pours drinks, but mainly she's on her phone every single time we've gone in there and our food is sitting up on the counter, waiting to be picked up, but she's constantly on her phone. There's 10 tables that need to be wiped down plates sitting their flies all over , It's sad. I don't know why management isn't saying something about it. I know she's a young gal but why not put your phone down while you're at work? I don't see the guys walking around with their phones in hand !! . Also the outdoor tables are filthy and why not sweep the area and wipe down the glass doors ,plant some flowers even fake ones if no one can lift a watering can in the large empty flower containers make it enjoyable to sit outside at least . read more

The restaurant name is true to its word with burgers and brew. The hamburgers are mid but the portions make up for it. Garlic fries were garlicky and we loved that. We ordered the bacon burger and the mushroom onion burger. One things for sure we were full when we left. read more

Delicious food and even better service! The bacon burger was hot, fresh, and full of flavor, and the sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy and just the right amount of sweet. We really appreciated the thoughtful service, they split our burger and brought it out on two plates! We sat on the patio, which had a great vibe in the evening, but be warned: the mosquitoes come out to play, so bring some bug spray if you're dining outdoors. Still, the food and service more than made up for it. We'll definitely be back! read more

Don't want to be mean but I feel this place use to have a lot better food around 6 years ago or so. Used to be one of my go tos. Went for the first time after just moving back into the area and was pretty disappointed with my meal. It was also more expensive than I remember but time will do that. I didn't have any beer as was pregnant. The beer selection did look as good as ever. read more

We brought our dad here for Father's Day Dinner on Saturday June 20th at 4pm. We ordered and paid for our food ($118 for four of us) and the guy in line behind me pointed out a cockroach on the counter to the employee who was working the register. The employee quickly disposed of the cockroach but that customer still left, stating they were not eating there. When they dropped off our food, they forgot the condiments and never came back to check on us. The burgers didn't taste that great, almost like they weren't seasoned or something. We didn't eat all of our food. The place wasn't busy at all, maybe 3 tables of customers. When we left, my dad pointed out a rat running in front of the door. I didn't personally see the rat but the fact that there was a rat after the cockroach on the counter and the poor service, we won't be coming back. This used to be a great place to eat. I am so disappointed. read more

Great, fun atmosphere! A perfect place to grab a beer and a bite. Friendly service and a great spot to relax with friends. We'll definitely be back! read more

We met a large group there for family weekend at my nieces sorority and this was a great spot to meet since we were all coming in slightly different times and it was good to all meet up for dinner. They had a great selection of barbecue including tri-tip, Lamb burgers, bison all sorts of choices. I got the tri-tip sandwich with a salad and it was great and they had a terrific beer special going on an Irish red ale. Overall everyone seemed very happy with the food and there was lots of outdoor seating so we could see people walking in Downtown. Chico is a fun place to have dinner on a nice night. The staff were very helpful with the menu and took care of us! read more

Good food, good service and a lovely rustic ambience. Good vegetarian options as well - Garden, Impossible and mushroom burgers. read more

Burgers and Brew - Entrance - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

Good salad Service was good Need to turn on a fans or have misters on when outside Good drink options. Would visit again Love the patio size especially when bringing a dog read more

Burgers and Brew - Outdoor patio - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

Late afternoon lunch at this wonderful brew pub. Our drinks were ice cold and tasty. About the food..... Recommendation for everything! Fresh 1/2 lb burger with bacon mixed in and done perfectly. The turkey avocado melt was tender yet crunchy and ultimately tasty. I've been going to Chico for years and my first time here We will go again due to the extensive brew and food menu. Order at bar, get your drink and enjoy! read more

Burgers and Brew - Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger w/garlic fries - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

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Pretty simple synopsis here if you're in the Chico area; if you love hamburgers and pair it with a cold frosty beer, then make you're way here pronto. The décor is wooden with a long bar for beers, inside and outdoor seating. You walk up to the register, order your burger of preference, sit at your table, and wait for your meal to be brought out to you. On this current day, my custom order was the Avocado Cheeseburger with the addition of a Portobello mushroom patty & slices of bacon; side of garlic curly fries is always palate pleasure. Our very friendly server brought out my party of 8's group of food with smile and charisma of a sunrise on a clear summer morning. The Russian River STS Pils set in front of was cold and just asking to be gulped down with immediacy. On first bite, the fluffy sesame seed bun did it's best to encase all the fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions within its circumference. The avocado slices were clean and plentiful. The seasoned patty of the portobello mushroom covered the 1/2 patty perfectly ensuring a taste of the toadstool on every bite. The 1/2 lb patty was a perfect medium-rare with a beautiful pinkish hue, seasoned well, with a detectable Maillard crust. It was a patty of ground beef so superb, whirling in on my taste buds, melding with all the toppings, and combining again in a swirl of savory flavors so delightful. This is no ordinary meal of grilled beef and seasoned buns. This is God himself, communicating to me through a cuisine of delight. My dear Burgers and Brew of Chico, Ca. You've made a believer that there is a place that knows how to prepare a burger and what to serve with it. Keep doing what you do and many will appreciate your craft and efforts. read more

Burgers and Brew - Avocado Cheeseburger with additional bacon (2 slices) and portobello mushroom, side of garlic curly fries; best meal I've had in Chico. - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

Great dinner after a busy day exploring northern CA. We had a good sized group, including toddlers, so we opted for the outdoor seating--it was great! Loved the big tables and great view of Downtown Chico. Really enjoyed our burgers! Juicy, perfect size, fries were great! I enjoyed a soda and Ben enjoyed a brew from their awesome selection. Good selections on the kid's menu too. Definitely see this as a popular college place but we felt welcome on an early weeknight. Cheers! read more

Jerrin was so kind and helpful! 5 stars for his service!! Someone give that guy a raise!

I very obviously hated my burger I had the mushroom burger with the impossible patty ( during happy hour) . *great deal 3pm-6pm* The vegetarian/ vegan options made me feel included The guy bartender (didn't catch his name) was speedy, had great recommendations and overall great customer service. He recommended the lavender cider and it was pretty good. Crispy, light, sweet while being medium bodied. This was my first time here and I will define you be back! read more

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Nice outdoor dining establishment in downtown Chico. Many cold brews on tap. The service is great and the food is delicious. The only minus is the cleanliness of the outdoor dining area but on a beautiful day you'll forget the mess. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous offering suggestions of beer on their many taps. The food is reasonably priced and comes out quick and fresh. There are many eating choices but this is a solid decision for a causal lunch or dinner. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner here. Service was friendly and attentive, and our food and drinks arrived promptly after placing our order. The dog-friendly patio is a nice touch and made for a stress-free dining experience with our pup. Their beer selection is excellent- they have 50 taps! We opted for the Hibisky (floral ale) and pineapple and strawberry cider. Both drinks were delicious. The burger and fries were solid. 5/5 would recommend and hope to come back soon. read more

Burgers and Brew - Patio, burgers, fries and a salad. - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

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A super casual place with tables inside and out and a bar. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. All burgers are 1/2 pound really high quality meat. Lots of options for different kinds of burgers, too. Everything needs seasoning. The meat is great but needs salt. Fries are okay but need salt. Onion rings are good but...need salt. Buns are huge. I know they need a big bun for a big burger, and while the buns are nice and soft, it's just a lot of bread. Really good shake. Two burgers with fries, an order of onion rings and one shake was $50. It's kind of pricey. It's not good enough that I'd ever say, "I'm craving burgers and brew," but if I'm there and hungry I'd shrug and go, "eh...ok." read more

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Things change sadly. Service is no longer what it was for a good year or more now. Food used to come out quickly but now we wait almost triple the time. We used to feel so welcomed, now the employees while still nice, just want to get the job done. Price went up yet again and now they are charging for $0.50 for every sauce (we usually get three). The sauce thing is kind of the final straw as they use the excuse that it is because of waste but the only time we've ever wasted a sauce was when they brought us one we didn't want on their own accord. We feel it's just greed as we did the math and there's no way a small 1oz cup cost them that much; even at a profit it's unreasonable. Food is still tasty; it just no longer the enjoyable experience we've come to love over the last 10 plus years. read more

First of all, these burgers are huge. A 1/2 lb burger is way too much for me, which is why I only ate about half. But I got the standard hamburger, add bacon and jalapeños, cooked medium; with a side of garlic fries. It is not an understatement to say this is one the best burgers I've ever had. The flavors were outstanding and that smokey char flavor is amazing! I wasn't a super fan of the garlic fries, maybe it was the use of fresh garlic, I'm not sure but I found them to be really sticky without enough garlic flavor to justify it. Maybe my pallet was thinking more ballpark garlic fries which is the raw garlic and garlic salt/powder. But they weren't bad! I would definitely return to try other items on the menu. I was able to take my half burger and fries with me to enjoy later. And the service was fast and friendly. Sorry I didn't get any pictures this round. It was a special occasion and I was preoccupied with the company rather than food food/Yelp stuff. But absolutely check them out! read more

OMG, the flavors in these burgers and plates. All the food on the menu is amazing and I tried many burgers and plates. They have a large selection of local and imported beers. Service lacks a bit, I'm not sure if they are understaffed but every time I come, the waiter rarely comes around. The place itself has an amazing ambiance (for Chico), large windows to look to downtown, and a very pretty patio for nice weather lunch. read more

Burgers and Brew - Smoked Aged Cheddar Burger - Bars Near Me - Chico, California

Came into town for a quick meal. Met a bar tender named Brogan, maybe it's Bergen. He told me all about his time in Chico and his fraternity Phi Delt. Absolutely amazing food. Couldn't have gotten a better beer anywhere else. read more

Burger was mid. Sweet potato fries were okay. Burger & brews was not how it used to be. I'm going to stick with my Bear Burgers @ Madison Square read more

Whenever I am in Chico, I meet my sister for lunch at Burgers and Brew. The food is very good and I can take my Chiweenie pup as there is outdoor seating. The only thing I wish they'd add to their menu is a Reuben. Sometimes, that's just the taste I want and I am sure they would make a great one! read more

Two of us had lunch here and found the hamburgers to be excellent. We enjoyed sitting on the outside patio. Service was fine. For me, it is Always strange to order and pay in advance because you tip in advance when you don't know how the service will be. read more

The outdoor seating is covered and plentiful. The entry door was filthy with fingerprints and smudges on the glass, making me hesitate to go in. The inside looks like an old pub with a lot of daylight, the table finishes are worn through and there are stained glass windows with beer-making history motifs. The food is the usual pub fare: burgers, sandwiches, soups, & salads. You have to order at the register and get assigned a number, they bring the food to your table and take the number stand. The server and cashier were one and the same and she was very helpful, friendly, and efficient. The food was good and good quality. At a time when everyone else is cutting back, my BLT has 8 pieces of bacon, two slices of tomato, lettuce, and the added avocado was an entire half of an avocado. Points on quality and presentation of the food. I'd eat here again. I hope the door is clean next time. read more

While I drink very rarely these days I love going here for a beer and a brew occasionally. Their burgers are top notch and the Irish Cream Stout is fantastic. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. I really love the environment as well and the monk paintings and signs. Great place to visit. read more

The service and the food is always spot on there... One of my favorite spots when I go visit my daughter up in Chico!!