I got the Buffalo chicken sando with fried chicken and chips for the side. Very good. The fry on the chicken was crisp and the buffalo sauce had good flavor and heat. I'm not a coleslaw guy at all but their slaw was actually enjoyable on the sandwich. The chips were very solid too. Good crunch and not super oily Service was friendly and helpful. My buddy is vegetarian (ew) but the staff was very helpful in finding something he'd like to order The restaurant has a very warm and welcoming environment. The lights are dim but they give everything a nice hue Good time here read more

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Sooooo good!!!!! Went on a Tuesday around noon with a couple friends and the service was GREAT, not a long wait for our food and the food was delicious! The garlic buffalo cauliflower bites were (surprisingly to the men) a favorite at the table. We all got a variety of sandwiches and burgers that came with some crispy addicting fries and everyone really enjoyed their food. read more

If I could give no stars I would! Absolutely terrible experience. My husband and I went to Commonwealth Brewery and waited 45 minutes for food that never even showed up. We asked the staff if our order was coming soon because we had a comedy show to get to in 20 minutes. The employee told us he had no idea when the food would come out and that the kitchen "was not doing what they were supposed to do." Not exactly reassuring. We hadn't eaten all day, and if they knew the kitchen was a mess and nothing was coming out, they should have stopped taking orders instead of letting people sit there hungry and clueless. The guy offered a refund, but honestly the whole situation was beyond frustrating. We left annoyed, starving, and with absolutely zero food. Do better. read more

Stopped in today for a quick lunch. I got the Cubano and my girlfriend got the pesto parmigiana burger with the squash instead of a burger. First off the person taking our order was pretty rude. He said a total of like 2 words to us. The food came out in about 10 minutes. My sandwich was dripping with grease from the pulled pork. It was flavorless. The only flavor I could taste was the Dijon on the sandwich. I did like their fries, they were nice and crispy and seasoned perfectly. My girl friend mentioned her burger was under seasoned. I would like to give them another shot in the future maybe was a bad day. read more

To-go orders here are way different than in person. I'm in the car picking up ChurchKey food because Commonwealth completely forgot one of our sandwiches, and the salad we received was the wrong one. Couldn't get the refund for DoorDash, and I tried calling in to pick up the items needed, but the phone just rang forever with no answer. I don't recommend the Chicken Bites either for to-go orders, ours arrived plain with a sauce on the side. No character or additions to the dish, plain fried nuggets in a to-go box. I'm only saying this because I've eaten these same items in the restaurant and the nuggets for example have much more flare with additions on top like green onions, etc. And photos from their own menu shows that this should be the case, but for to-go it never is, just plain jane every time.. anyway, gotta walk inside to pickup ChurchKey, after this complete waste of time read more

The food was good, but it wasn't as warm as I would've liked when it came out. The biggest downside is the wait -- expect around 45 to an hour before getting your food. Overall, it's a decent spot with good food great music when they have live music but the long wait and lukewarm dishes make it a hit-or-miss experience depending on timing. read more

Great spot! Good vibes! Great service! Great food! Will definitely come again when I'm back in town! read more

Commonwealth - Food, beer, and work! - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Food was so good so filling absolutely loved how fresh everything was down to the ketchup that speaks volumes. Food portions are a great size and plenty for one. The music was upbeat and you could definitely feel the welcoming ambiance. Service was great staff was knowledgeable about any item you asked about and they were down to the very last bite so rite. We Will most definitely return soon. read more

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Nice little taproom downtown Modesto to grab some protein and carbs. Indoor and outdoor seating, with tables, high tops, and bar seating available. I got the OG American burger and house chips. The chips are to die for but the burger was eh. It was meat, cheese, and bun, which is probably my fault for not reading the menu more closely, but it wasn't much to write home about. The service was top notch though. Very knowledgeable beertenders and fun, engaging staff. read more

Slow service, very small portions, very bland, sad food. Why isn't this place awesome?! Will not return.

Food was good, service was great and the place had a comfortable and relaxed feel. We had the blue cheese burger. chicken bites, a pilsner and beer flight. We'll be back! read more

Went here with a group of friends and tried different things on the menu. All of their food was mid at best unfortunately. Mostly bland and lacking flavor. The beer selection is the real winner. read more

End of a long work and travel day. Was looking for good beer and food close to where i was staying. This location had good reviews and was close. parking was a little tricky but we managed. Walked in and was greeted by a nice vibe, good tunes and a lot if options for both beer and food to chose from. with only 2 people in front of me I had to decide rather quickly. I asked the cashier about hoppy IPAs, she quickly responded "3rd column". Chose my beer and then I asked what the Napa Nachos are, she ran it down for me. as soon as i heard blue cheese, chicken and caramelized onions I was sold. we found a table on the patio next to the cutest happy dog. food came out quickly. some of the best house made chip nachos I've had. no soggy chips, no overcooked chicken, generous cheese and onions. The patio area was comfy and shady and I likely could have sat there for hours. I will return the next time I'm in the area! read more

Commonwealth - great hazy IPA! - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

The tacos... Oh my goodness, the tacos. Worth the stop all by themselves. Hard to pick a favorite, so get a party pack or platter and share them all with a friend! read more

This spot used to be phenomenal/top notch. I'll never forget the first time we had the nachos years ago and everyone at our table was wide-eyed and beyond impressed. They're not half the size, served with dried out chicken, half the chips don't have anything on them, and they were barely warm. Ordered chicken and waffles and they came out with no syrup, no powdered sugar. Who wants to eat dry chicken and waffles? Apparently us because after speaking with two staff members, no one seemed to care. We were eventually brought syrup (literally 10 min after food came out) and were told they were out of powdered sugar. 15 minutes later we saw an order of chicken and waffles come out with syrup and powdered sugar. Come on guys! I know it was busy but don't let quality suffer. That plate should have never left the kitchen. Get back to your roots and do better. read more

Friday , 8/4/23 for dinner. The crowd was hype. There's an outdoor seatings but because it's a bit warm outside, We decided to sit inside. There's varieties of selections from salad, sandwiches, tacos and beers. Order a: Thai crunch salad - super good 10 tacos- there's different flavors to show from- good M80- grilled and fried chicken sandwich with fries - good Buffalo chicken sandwich - good Pulled pork sandwich- good Overall, food was excellent. Service was superb. Food came out quick and fresh! Vibe is chill. Would come back again read more

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Cute place ambience was relaxed. Service was fast and knowledgeable. It was good. Nothing out of this world but good. Would I go back again when I'm in the area probably read more

We ordered our food there last night and a hour later still waiting. We saw people coming in after we were there and they were receiving their food within 10-15 minutes. I approached the cashier and asked for a refund which she did.I will not be going back there. read more

I landed in Modesto on my California road trip with one goal: eat good food wherever I could. Commonwealth was one of those stops that sounded like it might punch above its weight, and I'm glad I checked it out. Walking in felt like joining a neighborhood hangout that thinks a little more about its beers and taco game than most places its size. The tacos were vibrant, the sauces had actual character, and even the sides (like garlic fries and the onion rings) felt thoughtfully done, not just filler. The order-at-counter setup gives it a casual feel, but the dishes don't feel casual.. they aim higher. Service was friendly, staff seemed to actually want to be there, and the place had a chill energy without feeling aimless. The beer list is legit too, if you care about what's on tap, this is a spot you'd geek out over. Commonwealth delivered more than enough to make me glad I veered off the main roads for it. read more

Stopped and sat down for a couple beers and got food to go. Beers were excellent! All kinds of choices for anyone! Food was still warm when I got back to the house. Went with the upgraded garlic fries and honestly will skip them next time, but I still ate 95% of them. Had a BBQ smash burger that was perfectly cooked and seasoned and put together. Suggest the burgers, beers, and regular fries! read more

This has to be one of the best ran business in Modesto. The service and food was hands down the best experience I've had at a downtown restaurant read more

Came here on a Friday night, in town for a wedding. Of course we were all starving. Stayed at the Doubletree and this was a short walk from the hotel. There was six of us. Seating was fairly easy. You order first then find a table. We opted for inside. The food came out pretty fast and was very good! Between the six of us we ordered: 2 BBQ chicken 1 salad 1 shrimp tacos 1 nacho thing 1 pesto chicken, lettuce wrapped Of course I tried everyone's! The only thing I didn't really care for was the salad. Everything else was on point! They have a pretty good beer menu, too. The Man ordered a mango/pineapple something sour beer and it was actually pretty good! Overall, definitely a place to go! read more

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TASTEY OR WASTEY? Totally WASTEY!!!!!!! Okay, I get it.... This is more of a pub/ bar place to drink and get smashed, which totally explains the 4 stars on Yelp! I beg to differ. Try eating here while sober. Not good. Maybe the atmosphere is more for the mid 20's to 40 ish crowd that hasn't quite developed their taste buds for finer dining. I hate to be so harsh but I was expecting more because of the ratings. Would not recommend. Who knows, never say never. Cheers read more

Commonwealth - 1 star - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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Park across the street before 6 PM. Go straight to the bar and place your order. Really tasty food and great assortment of craft beers on draft. Reasonably priced and helpful staff. Not that I'm in Modesto often, but I'd come back for sure. read more

Commonwealth - Taco sampler (shrimp, pork and shrimp) and a craft draft, very similar to a Dos XX Amber.... - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

Good service. Good tacos with great vegetarian options. For me, the fries are a little too rich with the garlic but personal preference. Lastly, I think Bikini Blonde is the best beer ever maybe and have been thinking about it for weeks since. read more

Commonwealth - Tacos garlic fries - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

The first time I was here we came a few years ago to have a beer for our daughters 21st birthday, this is one of her favs. We had a 7:10pm showtime at the movies around the corner from the restaurant. There where a few people there outside and inside but not full and it was about 5:50 so figured we had plenty of time. Their beer selection is extensive and quite overwhelming in a good way with so many options. Wife and daughter shared a salad and a Buffalo sandwich. I wanted to make sure we had plenty of time for the movie so I went to park car in parking structure and had them surprise me and order for me. At this place you order at the counter, they give you your drinks and a number to put in your table and bring your food. I got there they where seated and they had ordered me a Cubano sandwich and fries. Almost 45 minutes later we started to worry that not too much food was coming out of the kitchen. I went up to the counter to ask how much longer because we had a showtime and the server was very understanding and apologized explained they where a bit behind on the kitchen. I asked if they had not started in our food maybe we would come back after the movie and she said she would accommodate but still went to kitchen to check. She said they where actually plating our food so we stayed and ate fast. Food was delicious, how do they get the sandwiches so crispy but still bread soft inside? Bomb fries, thin and crispy. Tried the garlic fries that my girls where sharing and those where awesome, next time I'll do that. I was not a fan of the dressing in their salad, they enjoyed it very much but it was like a Indian curry type of flavor which I like in Indian food but not in salad. Food is like 4.5 stars but 3 for how long they took to make the food so next time will make sure we come after a show not before. Great vibe, cool decor I need to ask if the wall art is real moss or fake it's pretty cool. read more

Commonwealth - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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Fried buffalo chicken and garlic fries... It's THE BEST sandwich in the CV. Every time. I would die if they ever closed or took it off the menu. 10/10. 100% read more

Great food, great service! Downtown so it's walking distance! Came here for lunch and there were many lively people. Great ambiance as well. Would come back again! read more

Commonwealth - Chicken Parmesan sandwich with chips on the side - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

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Amazing chicken parm, chicken club, and truffle fries, but their buffalo cauliflower is an all-star dish.

I sent this message to their email address with no response so I decided to leave it on Yelp. After we attended a matinee comedian show at the Gallo theater as usual I bring over a group of people to your restaurant. There was a party of six of us. When walking in the restaurant I immediately I looked around the room when we walked in to find a table that we could all sit at. When looking around all the tables had people eating or the balance of all the tables were completely filled with dirty dishes. The large community table located right in front of the bar area was the perfect size for us but again had solid dishes cups and glasses covering the entire table. I noticed nobody was out in front cleaning tables for the line of people that were at the register waiting to order. I walked up to the counter and asked the girl if there was an employee that was available to clean a table for us and she looked at me and said, sir I'm so sorry we are understaffed and we do not have time to go out and clean the table. She then said if you would like to move all the plates and glasses yourself you are more than welcome to. I was absolutely shocked and floored, but I was also embarrassed because I brought a group of friends and some were elderly. So myself and my son started to bus and clean the table so we could have a place to sit. I went up to then order our food and after ordering, I said "it would be nice to get an employee discount after having to clean our own table", and the girl just laughed. Never said the words I am so sorry sir for that and I really appreciate you helping us out, didn't even acknowledge that we cleaning up your restaurant for us to be able to sit down and enjoy a meal and a drink. Very disappointing. Sent from my iPhone read more

The speed for food is super long. My boyfriend and I finished our flights and kept waiting just for our appetizer of chicken bites. They should warn you before hand about any kitchen delays. read more

I was coming to town to see a show at the Gallo Center, (OPEN AGAIN! YAAAAY!) And when possible, I like to try places that have been on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I found this place on the "Triple D" webpage, and watched the video. It looked awesome! It's a nice space. Everyone is friendly, you can sit at the bar, in the restaurant, or out front. You order at the counter, and then they bring your food to you. They have a very large selection of beers on tap. I don't drink, so I stuck with ice tea. Another thing I like to do for the first time, is try something that Guy had on TV. I chose the Waffle Madame. Ham, swiss cheese, maple mustard butter, between 2 *HUGE* scratch made belgian waffles, with 2 eggs on top. For my side, I chose the house made potato chips. OMG! That meal! It was so good, I managed to eat the whole thing! It also came with syrup, so there was that combination of sweet from the syrup and the waffle, savory from the ham and swiss, as well as the mustard butter. Topped with those eggs. It was also very rich, but I loved it. Two things I had an issue with, one was my fault. I didn't notice on the menu that the eggs were prepared over medium. They were good, but I didn't get as much of that "yolky goodness" that seeps into everything else that I love. Next time, I would order the eggs either sunny side up, or at the most, over easy. The other thing I didn't care for was the house made potato chips. They were pretty overdone. As you can see in the picture, the chips were very brown. I barely finished half of them. Overall, though, a great meal at a reasonable price. I would definitely like to come back. *THANKS!* read more

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If you are in Modesto you have to come to Commonwealth the food is so good I got an all American Smash burger and I devoured it and I get the cauliflower bites also so good The service was really amazing I loved the vibes and it's just was so amazing read more

Enjoyed the po boy taco great crisp and flavorful batter and delicious sauce And the fries were good M80 fried chicken sandwich was pretty bland. Very little sauce. Not a lot of flavor and a lot of bread to very little meat. Had to drown it in Buffalo sauce to make it mildly enjoyable. The chicken tacos were all made with the same white breast meat that was cooked then cubed and then mixed into the respective sauces. There was no marination and the flavor was lacking Unfortunately would not recommend and probably won't be back read more

Commonwealth - M80 Fried, Garlic Parmesan Fries 5 taco platter: po boy, Buffalo chicken, honey siracha, and 2 Chicken Tika - Beer Bar Near Me - Modesto, California

My previous review had me saying "don't get food here." There is something I found on the menu that I really enjoyed; the chicken and waffles. These are delicious and I think the best in town. They are not on par with say Bruxie but they are very good and have a unique fresh taste. I have since been here 5-6 times in the last year and have gotten them for brunch on Sunday every time. This place closes too early to get beers for me often, so I'm stuck getting brunch which is still great! Also I rarely go out in downtown Modesto any longer. I will STILL come her if I do go out on a Friday night as my first option though! RAD card does work here, but their machine was down one of the days I tried coming. Make sure you call and ask if their RAD card reader is working AND if they have chicken and waffles available if that is what you are trying to use. read more

The Service was absolutely beautiful. 10/10. The place is also very clean. The food was 4/10. The nachos were very bland. The potatoes were 8/10, just needed a hint of salt. I absolutely loved the scenery. I also order some wings that were amazing. read more

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

They have great craft beer and delicious food! Nice little spot! Indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown Modesto!

I was fortunate to stumble upon commonwealth on a recent trip to Modesto and I glad I did! I was immediately captured by the large, celebratory crowd that was sitting out on the sidewalk tables and the flow of people coming out of the door to place an order at the bar. I made the snap decision to jump into the line and I excitedly scanned the menu over and stared at the chalkboard beer list behind the bar while I waited. The food and beer choices were exceptional but it was the food that was catching my attention - butter chicken tacos, shrimp po-boy tacos, tikka masala tacos - holy cow! They also had a long list of delicious looking smash burgers, sandwiches and salads. The guy who took my order was also tending bar and despite being clearly overworked, he was super nice and not in any rush to push me along. I ordered, sat down at the bar and was soon treated to a platter of five amazing tacos and a couple of west coast IPAs from Pizza Port. If you find yourself near Modesto, track down this gem of a place! read more

To celebrate taco Tuesday I chose the Commonwealth. Arrived an hour before closing on a Tuesday, just one large group and two duos occupied the establishment. The service was stelar. Went above and beyond. The person working the register, also takes your order, was very helpful as well as insightful on menu options and beer popularity. Because of that excellent service I enjoyed everything the Commonwealth had to offer. read more

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I guess I should have read the reviews on the Q&L salad. It was akin to a scavenger hunt to find the Q&L and/or the so called grilled vegetables. Boring salad at best. read more