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    Burgers and Brew

    3.8 (2.4k reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Bryan C.

    Burgers and Brew is one of the most popular burger joints in Davis. In a typical college town eatery fashion, they serve great food in big quantities with good price. Their service is quick and friendly, the restaurant has a big outdoor seating area which works great for Summer time. The ambiance is very relax and people are just have fun chatting with friends. Great place for quick meal while you're visiting UC Davis.

    Strawberry mango fruited ale
    Luke W.

    Probably a poor timing on our part, did dinner right as this block was run over with mad rush of students and high schoolers, us five guys found a long line, friendly yet chaotic staff, and very decent menu! Nonstop noise and loud kept us indoors on the open table we were allowed only to order once it opened up. The burgers took ages, forcing us to finally inquire where they were. At least the brews appeared quickly, but that turned out fifty fifty. My red ale, amazing! Complex, full of bitter, warm, curiosity sweet, and depth, easily a winner. The strawberry mango fruited ale, not at all, a one dimensional angry drink without happy fruits or merry berries. Something went terribly wrong in its childhood. I imagine this place is a more rounded and enjoyable summer hotspot without campus ruckus.

    Janet P.

    Great burgers and clam chowder. It's very crowded but they do a great job at getting people in and out. You order at the register and they bring your food out. If you're in Davis check this place out.

    Jamie W.

    Everything was solid from the burgers to the drinks. My friend said her Arnold Palmer was one of the best she's had, good tea flavor and balanced. The passion fruit pineapple cider was a unique option and went well with my meal. The sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly and the onion rings were also fresh. Service was good too, even after ordering at the counter as they checked if we needed anything and cleared plates from our table. I'm glad we were able to try this local spot for lunch!

    Steak Sandwich
    Herminio T.

    I have been going to Burgers and Brew for years. It's always one of my favorite spots, no matter if it's Davis, West Sac or Midtown Sac. I wish we had one in Elk Grove. I used to love getting the bacon and blue cheese burger, but I discovered the steak sandwich at the Midtown location and have never gone back. It's so good. Cooked perfectly to medium. It's tender. And easy to bite through and chew. Nicely done. On this special occasion, they had Pliny the Younger on tap in late February. Following them on social media is key to finding out when their locations will have the beer on tap. And it was worth it. Service was fast. And love to sit outside and catch the breeze in February.

    Cheeseburger, Philly Cheese Steak, Milkshake, Milkshake Caesar Salad - Half Size, House Salad - Half Size
    Sarah B.

    What a delicious lunch!!!! Perfect for a sunny day. I got the Philly cheesesteak with a chicken Caesar salad on the side while my best friend got a cheeseburger with chili fries she got a chicken salad as well! Both were delicious her burger was juicy and my sandwich was cheesy with juicy the right amount of onions! We also got chocolate shakes! The service was quick and easy! Waiter was super nice and impressively carried all the damn food and drinks we ordered like at the same time! As young as he was you would have thought he'd been there for a while! The vibe there was VERY college kid based. Maybe because it's next to UC Davis or I'm not sure but the crowd was super young lol definitely a spot for college kids but I would absolutely return it was delicious!!! And make sure to sit outside the sun is nice but even better if you can find a spot in the shade!

    Far left Pastrami Burger with sweet potato fries and grilled chicken burger with salad.
    Mileydi A.

    First time coming to Burgers and Brew. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was fast - our food came out quickly. We ordered the Pastrami Burger with sweet potato fries and the grilled chicken (substituted the cheese with cheddar and added bacon) with a salad. The salad had so much flavor, and the grilled chicken was delicious. Unfortunately, the Pastrami Burger was lacking in flavor - I had to add salt to balance it out. Overall, I'd rate my experience 4/5. Definitely coming back to try other items on the menu. HIGHLIGHTS It was 93 degrees outside, but they have misters to help you stay cool. I absolutely love the outdoor seating - plenty of shade. You order the food yourself at the counter, and then they give you a number and bring the food right to your table. Plenty of beers to choose from, including seltzers.

    Fish & Chips
    Kelly S.

    Brunch time! (Btw this rating is based off of Davis food) - Steak Sandwich: Very very thin piece of steak. Not terrible but could be a little better with the texture and overall more flavor was needed. 4/5 stars - Fish & Chips: This wasn't the fish and chips I was expecting :(. The fries were a good texture but the fish was a big bummer. 3/5 stars They had lots of brews (which I'm sure would've been so good) Staff were super sweet. It's self seating after you order & pay. Food did come out fairly quick.

    Quinn K.

    burgers n brew is located right next to central park and one of mt favorite dessert spots yoloyberry! the menu selection has lots of options, and i always get the turkey avocado melt and it's super yummy! the restaurant itself recently got new tables and chairs (must needed) and it looks like they are trying to clean up the space better (it was pretty dirty before). the outside seating is spacious and really nice especially since the weather is getting warmer! the food is kind of expensive but worth it for the atmosphere!

    Specialty sandwiches and soups & salads menu
    KayAnna S.

    Always a go-to stop when in Davis! It has always been a favorite among all of my friends, including myself. Whenever we go back to visit Davis, we always include Burgers and Brew. I love their outdoor seating either on the patio or the sidewalk. Usually there is always a nice breeze when the weather is warmer. Even if they have a longer line, it usually goes pretty fast and it's pretty easy to place your order with the cashier before being seated. Food usually doesn't take too long to come out once seated. While I love many different burgers here (honestly I don't think you could go wrong with anything you order), my personal favorite has been the smoked aged cheddar burger. Of course during my last trip I did order it without cheese (which I understand kind of misses the point), BUT it was still as delicious as i remembered. Plenty of flavor with their homemade smoked aioli and the caramelized onions. My husband had the avocado cheeseburger and loved it! I thought the avocado was very fresh, the patty was delicious, and I know the pepper jack cheese tied it all together. Don't pass on their garlic fries because I promise they are worth the upgrade!

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    David L.

    Great burgers and drinks! Tho they don't have bottomless drinks. And the lamb burger can get dry... so why did I give it four stars? Because if nice downtown vibe, good food selection, and friendly staff service. It's not bad. I do recall have metal utensils before. But it's no biggie to me regarding plastic utensils since a few other burger places out chicken places have plastic utensil. Above average B+

    Basic burger with blue cheese and a spring salad.
    alex m.

    Wow. What a great burger. The best in the Bay Area. The best burger I've had in a long while. I have to try every burger on the menu. If you're in Davis, stop by. You won't regret it

    Kids meal: hot dog and fries
    Stacey F.

    Fun, local beer choices and decent pub food. Today we ordered the kids meal hot dog and dear lord it was HUGE! LOL It will definitely fill up your kid! She said it was tasty, too. I wasn't super hungry so I abandoned my usual go-to feta burger and rolled with some Irish nachos. They were tasty, though pretty overcooked and dry. Enjoyed the pickled jalapenos, though. One of the staff wandering to check in on tables was kind enough to give me a side of sour cream, too. She was lovely. The building is pretty run down and old. Reminds me of an old home where you just keep building random extensions to increase space without ever updating or remodeling the rest of it. I worry a little about the floors collapsing, but maybe that adds to the small town charm. Lol All on all, there is lots of space, service was reasonably paced, food is okay, and the beer selection is rotates and is local. Nice little staple in town.

    This is the small size  :-)

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    Very good. Burgers juicy and cooked to perfection. Excellent atmosphere and enjoyable time.

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    Probably one of the worst burgers I had... Had the basic cheeseburger. My mom had the chili burger... Not good at all. Stick with the brew!

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    Kid friendly? High chair available?

    Yes. But don't sit anywhere until you order other wise you will get yelled by the workers. I mean yeah Kids can go but a little to loud and rowdy.

    Is all seating still outside or are there indoor options?

    There's about 4-5 tables inside but a lot of outdoors options for seating and tables

    How many people can be accommodated for outdoor seating during covid? Edit: I should've also asked, what the typical party size is for the outdoor seating? Thank you :)

    All tables are outside. I would say at least 100+ people in all the areas

    Does anyone know if they are doing outside seating or is it only delivery and take out?

    As of last Sunday dine-in was allowed, but everything was served in to-go containers. Might've changed by now as they were waiting for Yolo County for "traditional" dine-in approval.

    How much do the pattys weigh?

    they're big 1/2 pounders. Tasty too!

    Do they have a gluten free option?

    They don't have gluten free buns but they can do any burger as a lettuce wrap.

    What dressing is on their salads?

    The most house dressing is the most delicious vinaigrette I've ever had.

    Is it Dog friendly?

    I believe outside yes. I was there 2 weeks ago and there were two dogs on patio's More French fries… 

    Is there happy hour here? When/what?

    I'm sorry. I am not sure on that.

    Are the veggie burgers gluten free?

    I do not know. I am actually going there either tonight or tomorrow. I'll ask and get back to you… 

    Can I reserve a table for 6 people for dinner?

    Yes! The outdoor seating can easily be arranged for that number. I once shared a reservation with 10 of my friends from my dorms, and we sat outside. Probably have to call and make sure though

    Can I pre-order something then pick it up here?

    yes

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