I work next door to Commonwealth and really enjoy the quality of the food and the variety of seating options, both inside and outside. It is always a great spot to invite colleagues, family, and friends. They offer a solid selection of burgers and craft beer, and the location is very convenient in downtown Modesto, within walking distance of the Brenden Theatre and nearby venues like the Gallo Center. The customer service is phenomenal and they truly make you feel at home. If you need pickup, just give them a call and they will get you situated right away. Definitely recommend it. read more

Commonwealth - Double Smash Burger and Fries - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Sadly disappointed. My friends and I stopped by Commonwealth on a Saturday afternoon for a late brunch. It was a beautiful day so it was busy for both indoor and outdoor seating. Here, you order your food, grab a number, and find your own seat for the food to be brought out to you. We sat at a table outside to decide what to order. There were no menus available so we just had to search for it online before heading inside to order. Despite being third in line from the register, we had an extremely long wait to order. There was only one person running the register who also had to make the drinks, meaning the service incredibly slow. We wanted to order the five taco platter, garlic fries, chicken Caesar salad, and mimosa pitcher. Sadly, we were only able to get the pitcher and salad. The cashier told us "sorry, we aren't doing fries right now." Not doing fries? Every plate in the vicinity had fries on them. She said that because it was brunch hour, only food on the brunch menu could be ordered. We looked at the brunch menu again and literally saw garlic fries as an option as a side for the burgers/sandwiches. No where did it specify that you can't order off the other menu and both were available online. What bothered us about this is that we placed this order at around 1:50pm, and brunch ended at 2:00pm. I understand that we are not entitled to things on the lunch menu during brunch-time for items like the tacos, but considering the menu swap was less than 10 minutes away and they were quite literally were "doing fries" at the time, it didn't make much sense to us. The only food that we ended up ordering was the Chicken Caesar Salad. This one dish took a super long time to receive. By the time it was brought out, the three of us nearly finished the Mimosa pitcher. The waitress noticed we had no silverware and said she would go grab us some. Because of how the service had been going thus far, we placed a bet on whether or not the waitress would come back with the silverware. Surprise, surprise. She didn't. We had to go inside later and search for silverware ourselves. We weren't even able to get sharing plates which was upsetting since the waitress asked us if we would be sharing the salad. The salad itself looked delicious, but was bland. The dressing was missing that zing and zest that a Caesar dressing typically has. I do appreciate that is was a chopped salad, had avocado, and seasoned croutons. It is just unfortunate that it was lacking any flavor at all. The food prices are quite affordable for the quantity of food you receive though. This experience was disappointing because I was so optimistic about the place. The menu looked good, it had fun and casual vibes and a cool crowd of people. If Commonwealth worked towards better service practices, it would have been a more positive experience. read more

Commonwealth - Guava Mimosa Pitcher - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

This was my second time eating here. I would say both are a win. They have good micro bruise on top. They have a few small tables outside in front of the restaurant and then the rest of the seating inside which seems to be enough. I went with the tacos and I got three different types. One was chicken and two were pork. I paired them with fries and a Coke. The staff was friendly and fast and we will be back. read more

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I have never written a negative review before, but what I witnessed at Commonwealth in Modesto was so shocking that I feel obligated to share it. While waiting in line on 8/2/2026, I watched a gentleman step up to the counter and simply place his order. From where I was standing, he did not say anything beyond ordering his food. Without any apparent provocation, the server, Monica, began swearing at him repeatedly and aggressively. The amount of profanity being directed at this customer was unbelievable. The gentleman remained remarkably calm throughout the encounter, but it was obvious he became increasingly uncomfortable. At one point, he simply said, "Can I just pay for the order please?" Instead of de-escalating the situation, the profanity continued. Monica also directed comments toward the person accompanying him, who also appeared visibly uncomfortable. Others in line and sitting at the counter could hear what was occurring, and there seemed to be no regard whatsoever for the other customers who were trying to enjoy their meals. It was, without question, one of the most unprofessional interactions I have ever witnessed in a restaurant. As someone who has worked in professional environments for many years, I cannot imagine any business considering this acceptable customer service. Had I been managing that establishment, I would have immediately removed the employee from interacting with customers and addressed the situation. Regardless of what may have happened before I observed the interaction, what I personally witnessed was completely unacceptable. It left such a negative impression that I will not be returning to Commonwealth, and I will be sharing my experience with friends and colleagues so they can make their own informed decisions about whether to dine there. I sincerely hope management takes customer service and professionalism seriously and addresses situations like this appropriately, because no customer should be spoken to in that manner. read more

Never disappoints! Tacos were great. I got the BBQ Pork, Coconut Curry, and Honey Sriracha. Love how the flavors just go so well together for each taco. read more

Commonwealth - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Food wasn't as good as the turlock location and i live in modesto so that's a shame. Also had a better experience at the other one becase the guy taking my order in modesto location was an ass read more

I love coming here for their cauliflower buffalo bites. I wish they had more vegan options though.

Likely my favorite American food joint in the city. Slam burgers are great along with other items, and they have great customer service.

Went here on a double date. Pretty mellow environment. The burgers were really flavorful. I had one with an egg in it.(don't recommend, it got soggy quick) otherwise delicious. read more

Everything about this experience was less than stellar. The service was lacking the food was horrible. If I hadn't had to pay for the food before we got it I would have absolutely not paid for it it was that bad. We had to remind the server a few times about getting our drinks. It just wasnt a good time. read more

Another pretty good sandwich shop downtown Modesto. I'm a big fan of indoor/ outdoor seating and I also really appreciate the open windows from the patio to inside the restaurant. The service is fine. Not particularly quick but the person who took our order was cool. I have some beef with the menu. I ordered a club sandwich (google a club sandwich - it's a triple decker sandwich, cut into triangles) they brought me a grilled chicken burger, that is their version of a club. I admit it was delicious but not what I ordered. We also like the fries, dislike the potato chips, and appreciate the napkins at the table. We've been here a few times before a Gallo show and will be back again. read more

Commonwealth - What they call a club sandwich. It's really a grilled chicken burger. - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Came for St pattys day. They had a few food specials with corned beef including a patty melt. Unfortunately, though they do not or did not have any happy hour specials. Got the M80 sandwich and my friend got the patty melt with corned beef and sauerkraut in it. My sandwich had good flavor and ok amount of filling. My friend enjoyed his sandwich as well. The fries were crispy and the house made chips I got were kinda like lays. I was hoping for a thicker kettle chip and was disappointed. They also had a decent selection of beers available and it was a nice casual atmosphere. read more

Commonwealth - Spicy Chicken sandwich and chips - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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Looooooove their Caesar Salad! Idk what it is but sometimes I just have a craving for a Commonwealth Caesar Salad - their croutons are made in house. YUMS! I've been coming here for years & always find my way back. The staff is always so friendly & accommodating. There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating has some community tables where more than one group can sit or a giant group can sit. The menu is on the wall along with the list of beers behind the counter - the beer selection is always good - something for everyone. I prefer ciders which they tend to have at least 2 options. You order at the counter and they had you your beverage & a number - you seat yourself. The wait on your food varies on how busy they are or how backed up the kitchen is. Each time, the person taking our order gives us a heads up to set the expectation. I always order the Craft Taco Plate - it comes with 3 tacos of your choice. I substitute the meat for the crispy cauliflower option - HIGHLY RECOMMEND for your vegetarians. As for flavoring, this is how I would rank 'em (those that I have tried): Coconut Curry - Soooooo good esp if you like curry. The flavor is on point! Banh Mi - The ultimate Asian flavor, so yums! Po' Boy - The sauce is different, a good different. Something to call out, when it gets later in the day - they tend to run out of crispy cauliflower (it's just that good). One of our good 'ol reliable spots we always seem to find ourselves at. read more

Commonwealth - Cauliflower Tacos. - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Staff were incredibly nice! One or two vegan options. Cauliflower bites were delicious!

Wooow. It's been ages I've been to Commonwealth. My go-to casual/hip spot in downtown Modesto is usually Churchkeys but they had some sort of plumbing problem that apparently we couldn't be seated there. Strange but I mean it all worked out. I was there last week. Food was amazing. I tried a smashburger and it was a tasty burger. Meat was nicely cooked. My partner got some sort of chicken sandwich (I forgot the name sorry) and he said he enjoyed his a lot. The cauliflower wings are freaking huge!! Super tasty too. They also have a spiked Tampico drink and that too was good. I came on a Friday night. Yes it was busy and noise level was moderate. The only thing that was short a star was my fries were overcooked, and I'm not sure why but the ketchup tasted weird to me. The ranch is great though. read more

Commonwealth - Classic smashburger on bottom. Chicken sandwich thing on top. Cauliflower wings on the side - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

The bacon blue cheese burger is yummy, fried cauliflower bites are a must! Great beer and wine, and Julia had great and friendly customer service! read more

Commonwealth - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

I forgot how amazingly delicious their ranch is. They should bottle it and sell it. I hadn't been for years and they got rid of my favorite sandwich (the one with the biscuit). Well the have a version of it which was ok but comparing to the old was lacking. Back to actual food reviews it was good. And the prices are not outrageous either. It's got a great chill vibe indoors/outdoors area. Service is friendly and nothing pretentious; you order up front and you go up to the bar for your drinks and refills. read more

Loved this spot! Super clean, great staff, good was soooo good and beer on tap was great! Loved everything about this spot and will definitely be returning! read more

Commonwealth - Flight of deliciousness! - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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Great atmosphere! Fun little bar/restaurant, with a friendly staff. I ordered an IPA with the Bahn mi and house salad, and everything was really good! I haven't had a nice Bahn mi in a while, but this place really crushed it. The pickled veggies were refreshing and the aioli was actually spicy. Id definitely come back here read more

Commonwealth - Bahn mi with side salad - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

The food was great! It was a bit too loud for a date brunch.. the game was on and we couldn't even have a conversation. read more

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We stopped in Modesto on our way to Reno and found a place that had vegan options. I had the cauliflower coconut curry tacos and they were so good and had so much flavor. They also had lots of other vegan options and a good bottle of Chardonnay. read more

Commonwealth - Vegan coconut curry tacos - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

The shrimp tacos were barely edible--overcooked and mostly breading. The French fries were average at best and nothing memorable. The smashburger was also underwhelming. Service was friendly but quite slow, and although our table had been cleared, it hadn't been wiped down. Overall, not an experience that would bring me back. read more

Ok so "road trip"....Modesto bound! OMG! the food was absolutely great-Guy Fieri was RIGHT-again! Cool atmosphere, order at counter, they serve you, inside dining or outside enjoying the fresh air while eating and conversing! Not sure how many "craft beers" on the menu (a lot like maybe 20!) and a couple different ciders! I tried the pineapple combo cider - TWICE my friend tried the other craft cider. A berry of sorts and loved it!! Locally created in a little town to the north of Modesto - Salida! I met a long time friend after watching Guy praise the delectable waffle sandwich on TV! We both drive over an hour each from 2 different directions! A good choice and what a trendy eatery to hang out for almost two hours chatting , eating and enjoying lunch and a local brew! The owers were just as friendly and attentive as one could hope for! You felt comfortable and knew they'd check in on you without pestering... Just watch your car, I didn't heed the parking signs and oops got a parking citation...if only I'd parked across the street in the parking garage...ouch! It's still worth it I will just be more observant next time....and trust me there will be a next time! Taking my guy and two friends Sunday!! Refreshing, AFFORDABLE and super cool owners and vibe...5 STAR!! Katherine K.5 read more

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5 stars Elevated, grounded, and glowing. Commonwealth is what happens when passion meets precision. The moment I walked in, I felt it, this wasn't just a place to eat. It was a space to settle into. I had garlic and truffle fries, and it delivered far more than flavor...it offered balance. Rich where it needed to be, fresh where it mattered, and plated like someone was proud of it (as they should be). The bar? Exceptional. The ambiance? Calm yet curated...like Modesto's secret living room. Service was paced and professional, with real human energy behind it. No rush, no push...just ease. This spot carries soul. If you are lucky, you will find a seat in the light. But even if you do not, you will leave shining. read more

Commonwealth - Life - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Stopped by Commonwealth recently for a quick dinner and some beers before catching a movie. The place was starting to fill up when we arrived, so we ordered the 5 taco platter (which was supposed to come with a side) and a Cobb salad. Nothing complicated. At first, I was understanding -- they were getting busier by the minute, and delays happen. But after sitting for 30 minutes, we started noticing something off. Multiple tables who ordered after us were receiving their food. I waited a bit longer before checking in, and when I finally went up to ask, I was told by someone coming from the back kitchen, "Sorry, something broke... your order will be out next." (I didn't catch what exactly broke.) Here's the issue: Don't give me a BS answer. Plain and simple. Not only did our food not come out "next," but three more full orders were delivered after we were told ours was on the way. Even the couple next to us, who had arrived well after we did, asked us if we were still waiting -- they had already finished eating. I've worked in the restaurant industry. I know things go wrong. Tickets get missed, lines get backed up, communication breaks down. What I don't appreciate is being lied to instead of someone just owning the mistake. If someone had said, "Hey, I'm really sorry -- we missed your order, we're getting it out now," that would've been fine. But don't feed me a made-up excuse about something "breaking" when clearly, that wasn't the case. By the time our food came (40+ minutes after ordering), we barely had time to eat before the movie. Not to mention, the tacos were just okay, and the "side" that was supposed to come with the platter? Never showed up. Disappointed isn't even the word -- I'm frustrated because this could've been handled so much better with simple honesty. Positive note: I enjoy the beer selection. read more

Lunch with my oldest at Commonwealth was delectable. The garlic fries were so flavorful and the nachos were tasty. My personal favorite are the tacos they offer but decided to try the nachos this time. Great service and always consistent with the food. read more

Commonwealth - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

First timer! Came here after visiting the children's museum. Walked in and was greeted immediately. The menu was great. They had so many food options, including a menu for kids. Side Note: Guy Fieri came here in 2015 and signed a serving tray! It's on the wall. So cool! I ordered the M80 with fried chicken and garlic fries. The fries had the perfect amount of garlic and the M80 was delicious. I wish there was more because it was soooo good. For beer, I had the Nitro Stout. It was good but combined with the M80 made me so full. Amazing place. Highly recommend. read more

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The food is always great. The beers and ciders are always top choice, with a lil something for everyone. The service is great & food is always ready fast. The ambiance is chill vibes and good music. Highly recommend this place. read more

Commonwealth - Brunch smash burger and fries - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

The Staff! Balanced! Clear minded and have energy to engage customers with courage and are in synch with their environment! read more

Commonwealth - Good Folk! - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU HAVE A LIMITED TIME! My husband works close and he wanted my son and I to come have lunch with him. He ordered the Cubano, I got the fun guy burger, and they were out of almost everything on the kid menu, so we got my son a grilled ham and cheese. We ordered at 12:36 and waited.....and waited....and waited....the people ahead of us got their food, ate, and left. My husband is so sweet and did not want to raise a stink. At 1:40, my husband needed to go back to work and was going to be late and we hadn't gotten our food yet. He went up and told them that we needed to get our food to go. The bald man assured him it would be out soon. Five minutes later, he brings our food out. I grabbed the bag as my husband grabbed my (very cranky 16 month old) son and felt that it was super hot. Aka- they completely forgot about our meal and made our food really quick. So my husband took his sandwich to work and I took my burger and my son's sandwich home. My husband texted me later that his sandwich was good. I loved the fires, but they were pretty soggy since I had to bring them home and eat them 20 minutes later. But the ranch was really light and good. I ate those first, then ate the burger and almost finished it....then saw something on the edge of the burger. A hair it was short and curled like a beard hair. I decided that I was done. I have long hair if you were wondering and no one opened the box other than me after we received it. We have been here 3 or 4 times with mixed results from delicious to meh. This will be the last time either of us come. read more

Commonwealth - Some persons hair that was on the edge of my burger. - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Ordered a Club sandwich (no pastrami for the rueban our original choice), hamburger and cauliflower bites. After Close to an hour and seeing others served who arrived after us it was time to go. Received money back, but no genuine concern for our troubles. No comp for the drinks, nothing zilch. What a shame, frequented this restaurant numerous times...never again. read more

Just WOW! BEST burger I have had hands down. Not sure what magic they do in the kitchen, but it was amazing. Don't hesitate to come check it out. Especially in a nice day read more

Don't waste your time coming here. The only thing you'll be served with is disappointment. They will have you sitting and waiting for your food forever. My husband and I waited an hour for our food and it never came out. And the guy with the pink hat who took our order, was probably drunk or on something-- that should've been the first red flag. When we went to ask for a refund, there was no explanation or no apology. read more

Commonwealth is a nice place that serves a very good selection of craft beer and for the most part lunch items. It is quite good. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. The servers are very nice and the entire staff seems pretty happy. We were very comfortable there. The place is super clean, including the bathrooms. It is not large, but I bet it can get crowded. It was not when we were there for lunch. Their craft beer is excellent, but what we really wanted was a decent lunch. We were able to get that at Commonwealth. It is not the very best in Modesto as far as lunch, but if you want craft beer and lunch this is the place you need to be. All of the food we had was very good. We had burgers that were cooked right and nice and juicy. We also had a variety of tacos. We really liked the chicken tacos. The prices are fair. Their garlic fries are super good. We also loved their onion rings which they make there. The batter is wonderful. We were very happy. Have the best time. read more

At first I was bummed because I went during weekend brunch so their tacos weren't available, but this pesto chicken sandwich completely made up for any disappointment I was originally feeling. This sandwich is awesome, that crispy Parmesan layer was the best part and I got to upgrade to garlic fries. Amazing lunch at commonwealth, good times read more

Commonwealth - Pesto chicken sandwich and a mimosa - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

This restaurant has a great location going for it and fortunately we managed to get a parking spot and a table for the 8 of us . Seating is mostly high top and they were able to accommodate our big group without having to move things around . Next great thing is the amazing bear selection on tap - there was something for all the diverse taste preferences. I immediately jumped to get Russian river as I love their beers. The food has to be ordered at the counter and since I was ordering for all 8 of us , it took a little back and forth on my end but the staff was very accommodating and let me take my time as not all our friends were present while ordering . It didn't take too long for the food to arrive and almost all of us got our entree at the same time . My pesto chicken sandwich was dry as a bone , the fried parmesan on top was unnecessary and just there for aesthetics. I heard the same sentiment from everyone who got a chicken dish. Others seemed pretty satisfied with their food. Overall , I think they are a solid place for a meal if you are in the area. read more

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Went today for breakfast. The place is way too LOUD for one. Took our order for 6 people. 30 minutes later 4 people got their food. 10 minutes later I had to go ask where mine was. They gave it to someone else. No attention to detail. Run very poorly. Owner needs to get the place together. The food was just ok. Potatoes were over salted. Wait staff seemed overwhelmed. Would never go back. read more

Commonwealth - Barely toasted bread with no butter on either side? Pass. - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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If you're looking for a yummy place to eat while visiting the Downtown Modesto area, I would highly recommend Commonwealth. I noticed as right when they opened around 11am the lunch crew was ready and hungry; place filled up so quick so you know it's good food! While they offer tacos, burgers, nachos and fries, I opted for a more healthy option The Q&L salad. This salad consists of crispy shredded cabbage, fresh spring greens sprinkled with quinoa, lentils, juicy pieces of grilled chicken, fresh avocado with tortilla chips all tossed with a tasty jalapeno citrus dressing. I absolutely loved this salad and would eat it again. Customer service is decent. You order at the register, get a number and the food is delivered to you. Weather nice out? They offer indoor andddd outdoor seating. Enjoy! read more

Commonwealth - Cute Bar top - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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My husband and I went on date on Sunday 6/1/25 and we decided to take a short drive to Modesto to visit this cute little spot in Modesto as seen on triple D on the food network with Guy Fieri. We had brunch and the prices were reasonable and the food was delicious read more

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Swung by 30 minutes before closing for a quick bite and a cold beer on a recent business trip. Sat at bar and was overwhelmed by vast assortment of local craft beers. I was told to try the smog city citrus blonde and the wife had a Eppig beer. Cold and tasty! Split a smash burger and garlic fries. So much food! Amazing flavors! And so many crip garlic fries! Love this place!!! read more